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It's not like the game "Follower the leader"

1/27/2019

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You know who you are…..
 
You have probably read your favorite celebrity’s food diary on how they got ripped abs for a movie and wondered if the same plan would work for you. I know throughout the years several friends and family members have contacted me concerning different diet plans they have started due to something they saw online or something one of their favorite celebrities were following.
 
I have a friend in mind that loves Kelly Ripa but for those that know her schedule and her eating habits please know that most folks that eat like Kelly Ripa are not going to look like Kelly Ripa. Her husband follows the keto diet which Kelly his no interest in following doe to the overall strictness of the plan, but if you look at Kelly she is following what works for her and her husband is following a plan that he feels works for him.
 
Weight loss diets in my opinion are not in one size fits all. I like to work on getting clients lean, healthy and living the best for their body and lifestyle. Everyone is going to start with different basal metabolic rates based on family trends, activity level, current diet, how they deal with stress, muscle mass, height weight, and how their bodies process nutrients.
In my initial consultations I like to find out how the client is currently eating and find a plan that will work for their body and goals. The ISSA has some great information and results on working with a client’s metabolic rate.
 
Some social media influencers who follow extreme diets to sculpt their bodies to squeeze into an outfit or play a character may be taking diet pills, appetite suppressors, or some other extreme measures to perform the shape shifting they desire. In some cases you may never get the whole picture on what measures were taken to lose 30 pounds in 4 weeks for a part in an upcoming summer movie. Therefore the average person reading an article and attempting to do the same thing won’t necessarily see the same results so don’t let the reports of super stars take the place of common sense.
 
 
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Diet soda: Good or Bad?

1/12/2019

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There are lots of popular diet soft drinks out there. 

We all probably have a co-worker that has ordered a large value meal from the local burger joint, they super-sized it and ordered a diet coke. LOL 

We believe folks really want to lose weight but the research does not show that these beverages are helping America with the obesity issue.  In some cases the consumption of artificially sweetened beverages has been directly related to the increase in type 2 diabetes. 

There are other articles that link other health issues to the consumption of artificially sweetened beverages. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26199070



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What's the fastest way to lose belly FAT for good?

1/9/2019

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To do it slowly.

Did this answer disappoint you?

One of the most popular Google searches is a variation on the theme of "lose belly fat fast". While understandable that people want to lose 10 pounds of flab overnight, the weight took a while to pile on, and it will take a while to disappear. This is a harsh truth, and we hate to be the ones to break it to you.

Before we explain how to lose belly fat, a brief explanation on what it actually is. Scientifically known as visceral fat, belly fat is wrapped around organs in the belly such as the liver and intestines. We all have some visceral fat, but when your belly starts protruding, it's too much. Beyond a visual nuisance, excess visceral fat increases the chances of contracting diabetes and heart disease.

Unfortunately, belly-fat cannot be burned off simply through ab crunches or other core exercises. These workouts help to tone the muscle layer above the fat, which won't disappear.

So how does one remove belly fat?

As always, focus on a slow and deliberate weight reduction that can be sustained for years. Yes, we're talking about a lifestyle change, not a quick fad diet that may show some short term success, but will ultimately fail. Here's what you need to work on:
  1. More home cooked meals
  2. Portion control (21 Day Fix is great)
  3. More lean protein and less refined carbs
  4. More healthy fats from nuts and seeds
  5. Reduction in soft drink / fruit juice consumption 
  6. Lots and lots of leafy greens (Kale and Spinach are great)
  7. Fruits, not smoothies
  8. Fiber rich foods such as whole grains and legumes
  9. Less alcohol
  10. More sleep (Quality sleep)
  11. Exercise


How many of the above items listed above can you improve on?

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