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