Too Old to Exercise? For Real?

One of my regular blog readers, sent me an email a few days ago and asked me if she is too old to exercise. She gave me a bit of her history in the email but I needed to know more. I emailed her requesting her phone number. Then when I called her we had a lengthy conversation so I can get to the core of what she meant.

Turns out she is 59 and everyone around her says she is old; her kids, her friends (who are mostly about the same age) and her colleagues at work. Her friends complain of this and that other health issue, all of which are non-issues for her! Her kids, well, they are kids.

She actually thought that perhaps she was disillusioned by the way she left and the way everyone actually saw her. When I got to the bottom of it, the truth was, she was in great shape, took great care of herself and had no major health issues - except doubt inflicted by those around her! Even after my pep talk didn’t work, I asked her if I can feature her in my blog to make a point and if she would then take my word for it and she agreed.

I want to first explain something that is the cause of Rose's self-doubt. It's a concept called belief systems. Unfortunately, whether it goes back to childhood or newly inflicted belief systems, we go through our lives being told certain things that we internalize and make a part of our belief systems. This is of course not true of everything. The opinions of those closest to us, of those we most respect and love are usually internalized.

If we imagine for a moment, that we use more than the average 10-20% of our brain capacity to shatter these belief systems, we will have an awesome power. A power to create our own beliefs based on what we want to achieve in every aspect of our lives. This is not something that can happen overnight and certainly requires continual work. This is a whole other blog in itself!

Okay, now I will admit that scientifically, we lose physical power with age. Science shows us that our hearts and lungs are not as efficient at processing oxygen, our muscles lose power, our bodies recover and heal more slowly from exercise and our eyesight isn’t as good as it was when we were younger. Having said that, this is the majority and does not mean it must include YOU!

Over and above this, there is good news too. According to Masters Athletics, a person’s athletic endurance peak is between 30 and 35. At 50, you are still 90% as durable and 80% at 65. In addition, no matter what age you begin an exercise routine, you will get relatively the same improvement as a younger person.

So in Rose's case, she has been working out regularly since her teen years, and when she says she feels like she is 25 not 59, chances are science will show this to be accurate. So when your 59 year old friends complain of aches and pains, take a look at their physical activity. If they have a sedentary lifestyle, chances are they are scientifically older than their chronological age.

The final issue I want to address is muscle strength with age. I’m sure you’ve all heard that you lose 10% of your muscle fibers per decade after age 50. As with everything else I’ve mentioned, this can be negated with proper strength training. In fact, if I were to compare my active 59 year old case study to a sedentary 40 year old, I can guarantee that Rose's body muscle content will be considerably higher than the 40 year old!

Bottom line, create and maintain an active lifestyle, eat healthy and add smart supplementation to your day and you will shatter what science shows us about aging!

If you have any questions about any of the above or would like a list of my recommended smart supplements, contact me at 647-405-4471 or 1-877-405-4471.

Wishing all my blog readers an active and healthy 2011!

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Recipes for a Healthy Holiday Season

Looking for some healthier options for your holiday meal?

Here is a collection of recipes you can try out:

Roast Turkey

Ingredients:

12 lb Turkey, giblets removed, washed inside and out

2 sprigs of thyme

2 sprigs of oregano

2 sprigs of sage

3 sprigs of fresh parsley

3 T olive oil

2 T dry white wine

2 T paprika

3 each small oranges, peeled and cut into wedges

2 each onions, cut into wedges

1 C low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

fresh pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. With your fingers, lift up skin of turkey breast and slip thyme, oregano, sage and parsely underneath skin. Combine oil, wine, paprika and pepper. Rub this mixture over the surface of the turkey. Place the oranges and onions inside the turkey.

Place turkey, breast side down in roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into bottom of pan. Cover loosely with foil. Roast for 20-25 minutes per pound, basting periodically. Halfway through, place turkey breast side up. During the last 45 minutes of roasting, remove cover. Continue to roast until the leg moves easily and juices run clear. Let stand for 20 minutes to help let juices settle for easier carving.

Makes 8 servings.

Calories: 203/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

28g protein

9g carbohydrates

6g fat

80mg sodium

72mg cholesterol

2g fiber

Yukon Mash Potatoes

Ingredients:

3 large shallots

2 t olive oil

½ C low sodium, low fat chicken broth

2 t minced thyme

1/8 t ground pepper

1 dash salt

1 lb Yukon gold potatoes (or russet), unpeeled and cut into chunks

½ C evaporated skim milk (for no dairy substitute with low fat soy milk)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place shallots, oil, broth, thyme, pepper and salt in a small casserole dish. Cover and roast until shallots are very soft and brown, about 45 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven.

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until they are soft, about 30-35 minutes. Drain the water from the pot and place potatoes back in pot over low heat to let them dry a bit. Heat the milk over medium-low heat.

Add it to the potatoes and whip. Add the roasted shallots and whip again until the potatoes are the desired consistency.

Makes 6 servings

Calories: 119/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

4g protein

23g carbohydrates

2g fat

103mg sodium

1mg cholesterol

2g fiber

Pesto Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 T balsamic vinegar

1/2 T olive oil

Dash of salt

Dash of ground pepper

1 C sliced new potatoes

1 C sliced zucchini

3/4 C mushroom halves

1 C broccoli flowerets

Non stick cooking spray

2 T pre-made garlic pesto

Directions:

Combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add vegetables and toss well. Arrange vegetables in a shallow roasting pan coated with non stick spray. Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn vegetables over with a large spoon or spatula and bake for another 10 minutes or until tender and browned. Once vegetables are cooked place in a bowl and add pesto and toss to coat evenly. Serve as a side dish.

Makes 2 servings. Serving size is 1 cup

Calories: 157/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

6 g protein

15g carbohydrates

8 g fat

98 mg sodium

0mg cholesterol

3g fiber

Cinch™ Holiday Eggnog Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 serving Cinch™ Vanilla Shake Mix

• ¾ cup nonfat milk

• ¼ cup light eggnog

• ¼ tsp. rum flavoured extract

• Dash of nutmeg (or to taste)

• Dash of cinnamon (or to taste)

• 4 – 6 ice cubes

Directions:

Blend Cinch™ Vanilla Shake Mix, with nonfat milk, light eggnog, rum extract, spices and ice cubes in a blender until frothy. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

305 calories

24 g protein

44 g carbohydrate

5 g fat

6 g fiber

29 g cholesterol

And finally for desert, Apple-Cranberry Bake

Ingredients:

1 C dried cranberries

1/2 C chopped pecans

1/4 C brown sugar

1/2 C water

1t cinnamon

1.5 lbs apples, Fuji, fresh, chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large dish (microwave safe). Microwave at high for 10-12 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir occasionally.

Makes 15 servings. Serving size is 1/4 cup

Calories: 73/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

0.5g protein

14g carbohydrates

2 g fat

2mg sodium

0mg cholesterol

2g fiber

Enjoy these recipes and feel free to let us know how they turned out!

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Plans your meals, release the excess weight!

Are you planning your meals everyday? A simple plan for the next day can result in the release of your excess weight in no time. The more time is spent planning, the more thought goes into your meals and ultimately the healthier your meals! Aside from the obvious reasons, this is due in large part to subtle differences in what you consume making a large difference in the waist-side.

Obviously with the holidays just around the corner, there are allot of social gatherings and lots of high calorie treats to sink your teeth into. It’s hard to say “No” to all the goodies offered to you this time of year. My suggestion is that you take a healthy treat with you along with the bottle of wine you were planning on bringing. This way, you know there is at least one healthy treat you can enjoy.

As for the rest of the goodies, don’t sweat it - or rather - sweat it all! What I mean is, workout an extra hour or just workout more intensely to make up for the extra calories you’ll be consuming.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying your turkey. It’s a great source of protein however, if you drown it in gravy and eat allot of stuffing along side it, you are eating allot of excess calories you’ll likely regret later. Enjoy your holiday meal in moderation.

Some other simple suggestions that will go along way to maintaining your waist-side:

Go easy on the eggnog

Don’t consume allot of alcohol

Eat Yams instead of Potatoes

Eat some fruit instead of fruit cake

At the end of the day, you are likely to maintain your current weight. After the holidays, you can go back to your daily meal planning and fitness routine to release your excess weight.

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Halibut Anyone?

With Thanksgiving behind us and now Christmas around the corner, are you sick of Turkey yet? Well, we wanted to give you a break from the Hen with a healthy Halibut recipe. This recipe makes 4 servings at only 295 calories per serving!

Halibut Kabob: Ingredients:

1 lb halibut steaks, 1 inch thick

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup olive oil

3 shallots, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1/2 large red onion, cut lengthwise into thirds

Directions:

Preheat broiler. Cut fish into 1 inch cubes and set aside. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, shallots, herb seasoning and thyme. Add fish and toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 5 minutes, but no more than 1 hour. Pry onion apart in single layers. Thread each skewer, alternating with onion and fish, using four pieces of fish and five pieces of onion. Place skewers on a broiler pan and broil four inches from heat 2 to 2 ½ minutes on each side or until fish is no longer translucent. And Enjoy!

Nutritional Information per serving:

30g protein

4g carbohydrates

17.5g fat

82mg sodium

48mg cholesterol

Let us know how the Halibut turns out when you try it!

Until next week....

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

75* POUNDS HEALTHIER!

We had such an overwhelming response to our request for more testimonials that we’ve decided to feature one more this week. I hope you enjoy Amy’s journey!

Amy says, “Sugar was my own personal demon."

A few years ago, Amy was in "a bad space." Her weight (220 pounds) had hurt her self-image, crippling her relationships with family and friends. Her business was floundering. Whenever Amy felt stress, she reached for sweet relief—often in the form of sugary snacks, which did not help her weight or her self-image.

Because of Amy's family history, she feared for her long-term health. Amy lost her mother and aunt all too soon, and her grandmother had passed away before Amy was born. As a mother herself, she wanted to see her 10-year-old daughter grow up to have a family of her own. Amy says "I felt like I was destined for a health crisis like others in my family had experienced. I wasn't worth anything more than what my destiny was. That's a terrible way to feel."

But Amy persevered. Even though her mind was telling her she was a failure, her heart told her it was time to take a stand and make some positive changes in her lifestyle.

Shortly before her 40th birthday, Amy started the Cinch® program. By the time her birthday rolled around, she already had dropped from a size 20 to a 16. After one year on the Cinch Inch Loss plan, she has lost 75 pounds and she's now a size 8!*

"I feel dramatically different now." Amy says, "Before, I would make excuses to avoid going to family functions because I did not want to be around people and be seen. Now, no more excuses!"

It's been over a year since Amy can remember eating any desserts, and she says the natural sugars she gets in fruits, vegetables and other whole foods have satisfied the cravings. While healthier eating habits have helped Amy to conquer her personal sugar demons, she also has introduced exercise into her everyday routine—and she recently laced up her running shoes for the first time in more than 15 years!

With her recent surge in self-confidence, her business is no longer floundering—it's flourishing.

"Shaklee has been in my family since I was in third grade, and I have a firm belief in the products," Amy says. "And before, when I tried to run my business, my self-esteem would always get in my way. I would have a hard time calling people, thinking, ‘Oh, they don't want to talk to me.' And now I find myself reaching out to so many more people, working my business again. I've got a different outlook now, it's amazing!"

Thanks Amy for sharing your story. I’m happy to hear that you are still maintaining your ideal weight and healthier lifestyle. I hope this has touched some of my blog readers to do something about their health.

Why not give the gift of health to yourself or to a loved one with our products and/or services. Check out our weight management and other holiday specials this month ONLY! Call us at 647-405-4471 or 1-877-405-4471 to learn more.

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

*Results not typical.

MARIA 56 POUNDS HEALTHIER!

This week we wanted to share another success story with you. Maria’s story is featured this week.

Every year, Maria Celeste would start a new diet, only to stop within two or three weeks. When she reached 209 pounds, she knew she needed to try again to lose the weight. She couldn't bend down easily, her legs and knees hurt, and she could no longer fit into XL-sized clothes.

So after doing some research Maria decided to try the Cinch® program. She says, “I was nervous at the beginning because I thought I would starve.” The thought of drinking two shakes, a tea, eating one meal, and a protein bar as snack scared her. She kept thinking, “That’s not enough food, I am going to be hungry, and I am not going to be able to endure it.” But Maria Celeste knew other people had lost weight with the Cinch® program, and thought to herself, “If those people can do it, then so can I.”

Maria Celeste likes the taste of Cinch® as well as the results. “The products taste great,” she says. “I love the chocolate shake with a banana blended in!” She also thinks the meal plans and recipes are great—even her friends and family liked the food she made.

To Maria Celeste, Cinch® is much more than a diet—“it is a path to a healthy lifestyle,” she says. “I never understood portion size, and never ate many vegetables,” she says. “Once I started the program, I was shocked to realize how much I had been overeating before. Now I understand correct portion size. And vegetables? I love them!”

Maria Celeste also became more active. “I bought a stationary bike and began riding it five days in a week,” she says. “Later, I started to take walks and kept track of the steps using my pedometer.”

With the help of the Cinch® program, Maria Celeste says she feels more confident. “Better yet,” she says, “I feel like I can help other people to recover their shape”.

That’s Maria’s story. If you want to be featured here with your story or if you just want to be healthier, contact us at 647-405-4471 or 1-877-405-4471.

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

*Results not typical. In a preliminary clinical study of the Cinch Inch Loss Plan, participants on average lost 15.4 pounds in 12 weeks.

The Cold Hard Facts about Weight Loss Programs: Are you one of them?

65% of Americans are overweight to obese

59% of Canadians are overweight to obese

Are you part of this large percentage of overweight North Americans?

Is this a hard pill to swallow?

Are you motivated to do something about it?

Here are some cold hard facts on diet plans:

So, here it is. Most diets fail because they are:

-nutritionally inadequate

-too hard to follow

-results are too slow and/or,

-the ingredients are unsafe (ie. Ephedra and other stimulants, slow your metabolism in long-run)

Are you stuck in the vicious diet cycle due to poor diet program choices, lack of permanent lifestyle change and lack of physical activity?

Understanding the vicious cycle can enlighten you to choose a program that will actually work!

The diet cycle consists of:

1) Starting a diet

2) Lose some weight. However, the weight you lose is primarily from lean muscle and water

3) The loss of lean muscle mass reduces metabolic rate and increases fat storage

4) The body goes into famine response

4) Then you fall off the wagon and go into feast response

6) Which results in the metabolic rate decreasing

7) This ultimately results in loss of muscle and regaining of weight from fat, then the entire cycle is repeated

Now that you know how the cycle works, I’m sure you can understand the importance of a program that is designed to target FAT loss?

The program we endorse and provide a support system for has been clinically proven, in peer reviewed studies, to target FAT loss. In fact, the study participants retained an average 99% of their muscle mass. That’s why, when you are at your ideal weight and you stop the program, you will not regain the weight back, even years later. Sound good to you?

Stay tuned next week to hear a weight loss success storey! If you'd like to share your Healthy Weight Dancing Feet success story on our blog, please let us know.

In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about this program, feel free to contact us at 647-405-4471 or 1-877-405-4471.

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IS EFFECTIVE?

There are many factors to consider when you are looking for a permanent healthy weight result. So how do you know what you are doing is the best for YOU?

First of all, you need to understand your WHY? That’s right, this might seem obvious but if you are not doing it for yourself, chances are you won’t be successful, even with a program that is clinically proven to be effective.

You really need to get in your head and be honest with yourself. What motivates you? Are you doing it because you want to look better for your partner? Is it because your friends at work have been commenting on your weight lately? Are you doing it because the doctor recommended it? Did the doctor warn for better health or is it a life/death scenario? Whatever your reasons, you need to be sure you are ALL IN! Do it because you want it for YOURSELF and YOUR health.

Once you’ve got your WHY cleared up, be sure the program you are following has a clear focus on good nutrition NOT calorie counting! I always say calories should only be a guideline if kept track of at all. This is not something anyone should be expected to keep track of for their entire lives. That is an unreasonable lifestyle change to expect of someone. Personally I believe if you are eating all the nutrients you need with a reasonable amount of food then calories do not need to be counted.

Along the lines of food, don’t feel like you can only eat steamed veggies, raw fruit, and never use butter in your meals. This is a diet that most people, even the most committed, will abandon. Butter is actually good, in moderation. It’s the pretend versions of butter you need to cut out of your diet. As far as everything else, add the flavours you want. Just be smart about your choices. Bottom line, as long as you are enjoying the food you are eating, you will stick to the overall lifestyle diet changes you’ve made.

Another important factor in an effective program for you is the simplicity with which you can follow it. When my clients come to me, they are looking for what most people are looking for; support, simple to follow instructions and good tasting food. That is what I can offer. We have a team of 75 scientists who researched and developed the program, then tested the program to prove that it is not only an effective and safe program but that the weight does not return once you stop the program! With this program, coupled with the support system I offer and regular exercise, you will safely attain your ideal healthy weight and be able to maintain it for years to come.

What it ultimately comes down to is making the changes you need to your lifestyle diet so that you never feel like you are dieting but are always eating well and maintaining a healthy weight!

For more information on our program, contact us at 647-405-4471 or 1-877-405-4471.

Tune in next week for another success storey!

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Do you put much thought into what you eat?

You get up at 5 a.m., shower, get dressed, make lunch for the kids, feed them breakfast, get them ready and drive them to school then drive to work. On your way, you drive through for some coffee and a muffin as your breakfast, which you eat as you drive to work and barely make it to your desk on time! Is this you?

Well, don’t worry, you are not alone! That is the fast-paced society that we live in here in North America. That’s why most of us don’t put much thought into what we eat, as long as we get something to eat, right?

You might be surprised to learn that an average 80% of your health is attributed to what you eat and about 20% based on physical activity. It is the smart combination of both that keeps you fit and at your ideal weight.

But what do I eat?

Do you find yourself confused by food manufacturers and media who are preaching to you about healthy eating? I don’t blame you!

One day we are told to give up all fats. Then we are told that we must give up carbs, then we are told that some rare berries will cure all health issues.

Guess what? None of these statements are true!

Our body needs fat to burn fat! We must be careful to consume good fat and not bad fat. But bottom line is we need good fat to burn fat. Examples of good fat are real butter, whole eggs and avocados.

Carbs (good carbs) are also essential to our bodies. We need good carbs (ie. spelt) to break down protein. If we don’t have enough carbs and the protein is not broken down properly, this can cause ketosis, which may lead to kidney damage, accelerated breakdown of body protein & bone, and unpleasant gastrointestinal problems.

As for the berry superjuices that are on the market nowadays, I suggest you do your research before relying on these products for health results. Pub Med is a great resource for peer reviewed clinical studies. If there are no studies, consume with caution. They may be doing some good but as with most everything, I suggest you consume in moderation.

The bottom line is that your health is largely dependent upon what you eat and therefore, I suggest you take the time to read the labels!

Don’t be confused by misleading product labels and health claims, skip these and go straight to the nutritional labels on the back.

The nutritional ingredient list will give you everything you need to know about the quality of the products you are buying.

It’s best to stick to raw vegetables, fruit, nuts & seeds, whole grains and lean meats. This way you don’t have the hassle of reading labels. Realistically, most of us don’t have time to cook all our meals with raw foods so learning how to read nutritional labels is important.

Here are 5 ingredients that you should be careful to consume. Reduce your consumption, or better yet eliminate these ingredients altogether.

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

HFCS is a manmade sugar, derived predominantly from genetically modified corn. It has been shown to promote binges and hysterical hunger, and wrecks havoc on your blood sugar levels, promoting fat storage.

Did you know that the introduction of HFCS directly paralleled a 47% increase in Type 2 Diabetes cases as well as an 80% increase in obesity. Food manufacturers use HFCS in many mainstream products, including sauces, salad dressings, yogurt, soft drinks, juices, processed baked & snack goods, cereals, crackers and more.

Hydrogenated Fat / Trans Fat

Hydrogenated and trans fats have undergone such extensive processing that the chemical structure has changed such that it is foreign and destructive to human physiology. I would suggest you avoid any product which contains “hydrogenated” ingredients.

Aspartame

Did you know that aspartame was denied 8 times by the FDA before being approved in 1973? This was because many scientists objected the approval, claiming that aspartame hadn't been proven safe for use as a food additive.

Now after being on the market for more than 3 decades, the proof is in the pudding! One of the biggest problems with aspartame is that it is addictive, therefore causing people to eat/drink more of the products that contain them.

In addition, an MIT neuroscientist, Richard Wurtman, researched the effects of aspartame and concluded that it promotes cravings for high calorie and carbohydrate foods. So although aspartame is calorie-free it still causes insulin to be released, whose job is to stow away sugar – when this sugar is not available, the result is often hypoglycemia and severe hunger.

This defeats the purpose of the sugar substitute, doesn’t it? But the bigger concern is that aspartame has also been linked to more serious issues such as seizures and even death. I suggest you do your homework and look into the possible issues with the use of sugar substitutes before you reach for them.

White Sugar

Although more natural than sugar substitutes, white sugar isn’t much better. It comes from the juice of a sugar cane plant which has undergone an intensive refining process. In this process all of the enzymes, fiber, vitamins and minerals are destroyed, rendering it nutritionally void. It’s also high in calories, which your body loves to store away in fat cells.

Refined sugar has been linked to a weakened immune system, hyperactivity, ADD, mental and emotional disorders, cavities, hypoglycemia, enlargement of the liver and kidneys, and an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, not to mention weight gain.

Raw natural sugar is your best option but even then, in moderation.

White Flour

White flour comes from natural whole wheat that has been stripped of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This results in yet another nutritionally void product that is packed with calories that release quickly into your system, creating a spike in blood sugar. As you know, this promotes fat storage and leads to hunger and cravings. All things you want to avoid.

If you cut these 5 ingredients out of your diet, you'll be pleased with the results. You will lose weight, have more energy and feel better overall.

If you would like to expedite your fitness and weight loss results, call or email us today?

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

What Fit People Do To Stay Fit!

I’m sure you will agree that attaining your ideal weight and staying at that weight must be a Lifestyle change not a 3, 6 or 12 month diet program! So what does a healthy lifestyle look like? Someone who lives a healthy lifestyle generally does the following:

1) Chuck the junk - Fit people don’t buy junk, even for family members. In fact, if you want to be a role model for the kids, not having junk in the house is a great start.

2) Prioritize - Put your exercise time in your PDA or calendar. Fit people treat exercise like all other priorities like doctor appointments, business meetings and such. Do the same, and you will not skim out on your workout.

3) STOP when you’re FULL - Learn to read your body and understand when you are biologically hunger and full. If you don’t eat fast and be sure to drinks lots of water throughout the day, this should not be a problem.

4) Challenge yourself - Don’t go on autopilot when you’re at the Gym! Challenge yourself, team up with someone with the same or similar strength and push each other to news levels.

5) Focus on food - Focus on eating when it’s time to eat and don’t “munch” when you are watching your favourite TV show. Mindless eating often ends in overeating.

6) Water, water, water! - Drink lots of water. Water should be your beverage of choice. Many drinks, including juices, offer no more than empty calories. In fact, it’s the fastest way of consuming excess calories.

7) Support is a must - If you have a workout buddy and a supportive family unit, you have a fitting chance of making your exercise a lifestyle choice. If you have a personal trainer and other professional assistance, you’re even further ahead.

Bottom line is it MUST be a lifestyle not a fad. Make the changes, do them one at a time if needed. Master one then move on and it doesn’t need to be in the order mentioned above. There might even be more things you decide you need to change in order to live a healthy lifestyle.

Once you’ve made all the necessary changes, you’ll find that it is not as hard as you thought it would be.

If you don’t have adequate support or are just looking to supplement your support system, call us and we can help you.

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Common Challenges that Interfere with Successful Weight Loss

Are you one of those people who have made the necessary lifestyle changes to attain and maintain a healthy weight but it doesn’t seem to help? Sometimes eating well and exercising is just not enough!

Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean it is hopeless. In fact, there is usually something else going on in your body which needs to be addressed in order to move forward in your effort to release your excess weight.

Here is a short list of some potential issues:

Hormonal imbalances

Sluggish bowels

Abundance of adipose tissue

Cholesterol medication

Congested liver

Sluggish thyroid

Kidney issues

Candida

The good news is that there are natural solutions to resolving all the above issues. That is where we can assist you, in partnership with you and your doctor.

Once the above issues are under control, you will find your lifestyle changes are making a difference.

Before you know it, you are at your goal/ideal weight. Congratulations!

I’d like to close with the following quote which I hope will inspire you to get to your healthy weight!:

"The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat." Napoleon Hill, 1883-1970, Author

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

Weight Loss Success Story!

Did you put on a few pounds during the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend? Well, don’t feel badly, many people are in the same boat as you! That’s why I wanted to share a success storey with all of you this week.

Nancy, started on the program that I represent, administer and provide support for with the hope of becoming a size 6 and now says that she’s so happy to have the program. With the necessary support and education, she has made the lifestyle changes necessary to maintain a healthy weight.

Here is Nancy’s story: “ I’m SO happy!” is the first thing I said to my friend. I couldn’t believe the weight was coming off this easily and steadily without my being hungry or feeling deprived. I had tried to lose weight before, and found it was a real struggle. My job kept reminding me of my weight - I represent a clothing line and my samples are mostly size 6 and size 8 – I couldn’t fit into my own samples. It was getting depressing.

Thanks to the Cinch Inch Loss Plan®, I am 25 lbs lighter and 18.5 inches smaller*. My friends and customers all want to know the secret of my success. It is no secret – it’s the Cinch plan! I now fit into my sample size clothing and couldn’t be happier.

The products taste great – the vanilla shake is my favourite. It is fun to mix in different fruit and flavourings to make a shake that is perfect for me. Even when I travel for work I can bring the shake packets with me to make a quick and healthy meal. The great tasting snack bars and meal-in-a-bar make Cinch even more convenient. Lemon Cranberry is my favourite snack bar – it tastes just like dessert.

My husband is not trying to lose weight, but he has also been enjoying the products and exercise. I had a lot of fun competing with my husband to see who got in their 10,000 steps every day. Even on busy days I managed to squeeze in my walking, even if it is just 15 minutes at a time. I’m starting to see muscle. I have tons of energy and I feel great!

I don't think I'll ever give up having a CINCH shake for breakfast! It is just part of my life now - and I feel great! I am SO happy that I got “Cinched!” I would encourage everyone to just give it a try. You’ll be happy, too!

To your health,

Nadia

Your weight loss partner

1-877-405-4471

healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com

http://healthyweightdancingfeet.com

*Results not typical. Results are individual and dependent on a number of things including the length of time in the program, previous dieting, goal weight loss amount and other individual conditions.