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Being Fat Sucks - Getting Down to Business to Lose the Weight

lucy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:24:07 -0700

Being Fat Sucks

Stop! Enough already. It's time to stop fooling ourselves. The truth is: being fat sucks. It affects our self-esteem and energy levels. And being fat puts us at huge risk for serious illness, such as:

high blood pressure
heart disease
heart attacks
stroke
Type 2 diabetes
sleep apnea
arthritis
depression

Are you finally ready to turn your life around and lose the weight forever?

Losing the Weight - Getting Down to Business

Okay. You're fed up. You've stopped being in denial. You're ready to get down to business and lose weight.

What's it going to take to lose the weight for good?

Here's The Straight Goods:

To lose the weight once and for all, you have to make changes.

Once you accept that you must make permanent changes to turn your life around, you're well on your way to losing the weight forever.

Losing the Weight - Getting Started

Okay. This is it. You're ready to take the weight off for good. Here's how to get started:

make weight loss, good health and well-being your #1 priority
accept that you will have to make changes to turn your life around
set weight loss goals and write them down
dispose of any clothes today that are too big for you
visualize your new lean energetic body

Start getting excited about the new lean body you are creating. Visualize your changing body as you progress towards your weight loss goal. When clothes become loose on you, give them away or sell them. You want to reinforce the mindset that you are losing the weight forever -- don't give yourself the option to backslide into your old body and old habits.

Putting the Pedal to the Metal

It's time to replace those old habits that aren't working for you. So put the pedal to the metal and exchange those unproductive old habits for an exciting new you!

Losing the Weight - Getting Into 1st Gear

Now that you're ready to lose the weight forever, it's time to shift into 1st gear. Here's how to prepare yourself:

start thinking like a thin person
never eat on the run
plan your meals in advance and look forward to enjoying great food that nourishes your body
wait until you are hungry before you eat
always eat at the table (never on the couch, in front of the TV, etc.)
eat slowly, savoring every bite
stop eating when you've had enough
never finish -- always leave some food on your plate

Practice thinking like a thin person and you'll lose the weight forever!

Losing the Weight -- Full Speed Ahead

Okay. You're ready to go full speed ahead and lose the weight for good.

What to Eat

Here's what you need to eat to lose weight fast and permanently:

eat The Right Stuff - the real foods your body has evolved to handle
keep fake food to a minimum
keep portion sizes reasonable

What About Exercise?

Your body needs to move to function well. That's how it works. So make sure you are moving your body every single day. Here's some ideas:

walk everywhere (at least 30 minutes a day)
bicycle
garden
yardwork
vacuum
wash windows
walk your dog
walk your kids to school
walk to do errands
kayak, canoe, paddle a boat
tennis, badminton
ski, snowboard
join a gym

Choose activities you enjoy. Select some activities that you can work into your regular routine (e.g., walking to work). That way, you'll be sure to get your body moving every day!

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Let Medical Tests Motivate You to Lose Weight

lucy — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:47:07 -0700

Summer's over. We're into the Fall season. It's time to renew your efforts to lose weight and eat healthy.

Get Tested and Let Your Numbers Motivate You

Here's a powerful way to motivate yourself to lose all the weigh you want:

Get tested and let your numbers motivate you.

What's involved?

make an appointment with your doctor
advise your doctor you're ready to take action to lose the weight
ask your doctor to order tests so you can find out how your health stacks up right now and where you could be if you lose the weight and eat healthier

Let Medical Tests Motivate Your Weight Loss

Inform your doctor that you are ready to eat right and lose the weight. Ask your doctor to send you to the medical lab to get tested. You want to know how your health numbers stack up today. These test results will be your starting point -- your baseline.

Your doctor may recommend that you have a variety of tests done to evaluate your health status. Here's some of the tests your doctor may recommend:

blood pressure
glucose fasting
glucose tolerance
cholesterol (HDL & LDL)
TSH (thyroid)

Once you have your baseline results, these numbers will become a powerful motivator. You'll have measurable goals you can shoot for to improve your numbers, your health and your waistline!

From Lab Tests to Weight Loss Goals

When your tests come back from the lab, meet with your doctor right away to go over the results. Here's some questions you may wish to ask your doctor:

what do your test results indicate about your health today
which tests indicate problem health risks
which test results are within the normal range
which test results do you need to bring into the normal range

Ask your doctor for details. You want to know what the normal range is for each lab test. Then ask your doctor what you need to do to improve your test results.

Now you've got the hard facts. You've got goals to shoot for. Let your test results motivate you to lose weight and improve your health.

Getting to Work on Your Weight Loss Goals

Okay -- you've discussed your test results with your doctor. You know where your health stacks up today. You are ready to use your test results as motivation to lose the weight for good and improve your health in the bargain.

Now it's time to take action. Here's how to reach your weight loss goals:

work in partnership with your doctor
write down your baseline lab test results and your weight on a calendar today
write down your goals: the lab test results and the goal weight you want to achieve
as a minimum, walk at least 30 minutes every day - your body needs to move to function well
plan what you are going to eat to improve your diet, your weight and your health
record your weight loss progress - weigh yourself daily
plan ways to reward yourself for your new healthy lifestyle (meet a friend for coffee, go to a movie, download some new music)
as your clothes become too big for you, get rid of them -- donate them to a charity or sell them to a consignment shop -- don't give yourself the option to backslide to your old unhealthy overweight self

The Right Stuff Diet is a highly nutritious balanced diet of fresh whole foods -- the foods our bodies can handle. Processed foods are kept to a minimum. Ask your doctor if The Right Stuff Diet is appropriate for you.

Now you're good to go. It's time to get down to business and lose the weight for good!

Book Your 3-Month Checkup Now

Okay, you're psyched up to begin -- you're motivated to lose the weight for good.

Here's what you're committing to:

making your weight and health a priority
eating a healthy diet
eating reasonable portion sizes
getting regular exercise -- at a minimum, walking at least 30 minutes a day

Now you have one more job to do: book your 3-month checkup now.

Get on the telephone right now and book a 3-month follow-up appointment with your doctor. Booking this appointment today will help keep you on track. You have goals. You're determined to reach them. In 3 months you'll meet with your doctor, repeat your lab tests and be pumped about your progress.

Let your medical test numbers motivate you -- you can be lean and healthy!

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Eat Good Clean Food and Lose the Weight for Good

lucy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:32:08 -0700

When you eat clean food, you'll not only lose weight, you'll feel better too!

Eat Fresh Whole Foods

Choose these fresh, whole clean foods:

raw vegetables and fruit
lean cuts of meat and poultry
eggs
fish and seafood
raw nuts and seeds

How to Shop for Good Clean Food

Shopping for good clean food couldn't be easier. Here's where to to find it:

shop the outside aisles of the supermarket -- this is where you'll find fresh veggies and fruit, lean meats, poultry, fish, seafood and eggs
shop farmers markets -- great for fresh local plant and animal foods
start a garden and grown your own veggies, berries, fruit, herbs
start a container garden on your balcony and grow veggies and herbs
grow potted herbs in a sunny window of your home

Go ahead -- stock up on good clean food and start losing weight today!

How to Cook Delicious Good Clean Food

Cooking good clean food is simple, quick, easy and delicious! Here's how to do it:

start with fresh whole foods
choose local seasonal foods whenever possible
eat some raw veggies and fruit every day
choose clean cooking methods for plant and animal foods
- broil
- steam
- grill
- poach
keep added fat to a mininum when cooking
whisk lemon juice and a little olive oil together for salad dressing and to drizzle over fish, seafood, meats and poultry
season foods liberally with fresh or dried herbs and spices
avoid salt

How about this for a great meal:

grilled steak topped with sliced mushrooms and onions baked in foil
steamed broccoli and a mixed garden vegetable salad drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil and sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper
dish of fresh blueberries for dessert

Cook good clean food -- you'll love the taste, you'll lose weight, and you'll feel great too!

Putting the Fun Back Into Good Clean Food

Eating good clean food is not about denial. Good clean food is the stuff our bodies have evolved to handle. And it's delicious too -- so you've nothing to lose but your excess weight!

It's time to put the fun back into eating good clean food. Try these tips:

stop eating on the run
wait until you feel hunger before you eat
take your time, plan ahead, think about what you really want to eat
have fun cooking good clean real food
start with great fresh ingredients
set the table
eat with friends and family
eat slowly, savoring every bite
never finish - always leave some food on your plate
stop eating when you've had enough

So stop being afraid of food. Starting today, put the fun back into eating good clean food. Get friends and family together often to enjoy delicious meals, conversation and companionship.

Getting a Handle on Portion Sizes and Good Clean Food

To lose all the weight you want and keep it off permanently, you've got to commit to eating good clean food. It's The Right Stuff.

But there's one more secret ingredient. It's called Portion Control. Why do we need Portion Control? Because too much of any food, even healthy food, will stop you from losing weight.

Bottom line: Too much food is too much food. Period.

How do you know if you're eating too much food? Here's the simple test. If you're not losing weight, reduce portion sizes. If you're losing weight at a healthy rate, your portion sizes are good.

Try these portion sizes and adjust to your body's needs as required:

raw leafy greens - at least one cup
raw vegetables - at least 1/2 cup
cooked vegetables - 1/2 cup
olive oil for dressing on salad or cooked vegetables - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
berries - 1/2 cup
other fruit - size of medium apple
meat and poultry - size of small chicken breast
fish and seafood - size of average salmon steak
eggs - 1 to 2 eggs
nuts and seeds - up to 25 grams (1/4 cup or 1 ounce)

It's time to GET it! Turn your life around. Commit to eating delicious Good Clean Food. Invite family and friends over often and bring the fun back into eating great fresh healthy food. You'll lose weight and feel better too!

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5 Steps to Lose the Weight for Good

lucy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:36:56 -0700

Are you ready to lose the weight for good? Are you fed up with being fat and sick?

Here's 5 simple steps to permanent weight loss:

#1 - Commit to a Lifestyle Change

The bottom line:

To become permanently lean, you must commit to a permanent lifestyle change. That's what it takes.

The good news:

It's easier than you think. All you need is a new mindset.

Your #1 priority:

No more kidding around. It's time to take control and make your health and well-being your #1 priority.

Stop feeling like crap and lose the weight for good!

#2 - What to Eat

To lose weight for good, eat the fresh whole foods our bodies are able to handle. Here's a breakdown:

vegetables and fruit
lean meats
poultry and eggs
fish and seafood
nuts and seeds

These foods are The Right Stuff. Eat The Right Stuff in reasonable amounts and lose the weight for good!

#3 - What to Avoid

To lose weight permanently, you've got to cut way back on processed food, including The White Stuff as follows:

sugar
starch
salt
fat

The less processed food you eat, the better. But a healthy diet needs to be sustainable to work as a permanent lifestyle change. So aim for these guidelines:

eat The Right Stuff 95% of the time
keep processed food to a minimum
allow occasional planned cheating (no more than 5% of your diet)

#4 - The Truth About Exercise

The million dollar question is: I hate exercise - how much exercise do I have to do?

The straight goods: The biggest factor in losing the weight for good is the food you eat.

That being said, your body does need to move every day to function well. That's how it works. So while you do not have to do a lot of exercise to lose weight permanently, you do have to do some physical activity every day.

Here's some ideas:

park the car and walk everywhere
walk the kids to school
walk to work
walk to do errands
take a walk at noon
walk the dog every day
bicycle
rake the leaves
garden
vacuum
wash the windows
take up a sport
play catch with your kids
move to a walkable neighborhood

When choosing your exercise activities, make sure you:

choose activities you enjoy
choose some activities that you can work into your daily routine (i.e., getting off the bus a couple of stops before your destination and walking the rest of the way)

That way, moving your body on a regular basis will become a habit. Aim to move your body at least 30 minutes every day.

#5 - Bring On The Fun

Instead of using food as your drug of choice to deal with stress, boredom, and life's ups and downs, it's time to learn new coping skills to reward yourself.

Here's some tips:

anticipate times when you might be tempted to eat processed food and The White Stuff, and plan in advance how you will handle the situation
before you go out, eat a healthy meal -- that way you won't be starving and you'll easily be able to pick and choose what to eat
plan relaxation time throughout your day - unplug, go offline, take a walk, stretch, do some deep breathing, take a nap
make short-term and long-term plans for fun

Every week, take a few minutes to plan fun activities. Be sure to make plans for the upcoming week (meet a friend for coffee, take in a movie, go on a bike ride, etc.). In addition, have long-term plans in place for activities such as travel, family celebrations, personal interests, etc. That way you'll always have something to look forward to..

Enjoy the natural high you get when you are permanently lean and fit.

Bring on the fun!

For more info including recipes, order the paperback or eBook today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

Balanced Diet = Weight Loss

lucy — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:28:58 -0700

We all know that a balanced diet promotes weight loss, good health, more energy and improved mood.

And the good news is it's simple to eat a balanced diet. So don't let them confuse you with complex nutritional information.

The bottom line:

All wild species eat the foods available to them in the environment where they live. Nature ensures that they eat a balanced healthy diet. They don't study nutrition. They learn what to eat from their parents. The same applies to humans. It's just common sense.

Let's look at the 3 main components of a balanced diet.

The Right Carbohydrates

Plant foods = carbohydrates

leafy green vegetables
non-starchy vegetables
berries, fruit

Every day, make sure you eat:

fresh raw vegetables, either in salad or as finger foods
cooked vegetables (e.g., Brussels sprouts)

If desired, drizzle a little olive oil and fresh-squeezed lemon on salads and cooked vegetables.

The Right Protein

Animal foods = protein

lean cuts of meat
poultry
fish and seafood
eggs

Eat whole cuts of protein foods, cooked simply. Try baking, roasting, broiling, steaming and boiling.

The Right Fats

The body needs some fat to function well. The Right Fats also taste good, make us feel full, and help with weight loss. The Right Fats are found in healthy foods, including:

unsalted nuts and seeds
extra virgin olive oil
grassfed meats, poultry and eggs
wild fish, seafood and game meat

We consume the fats we need when we eat a healthy diet.

* Be sure to keep added fats (e.g, oil for cooking and salad dressings) to a minimum.

How to Plan Balanced Meals

As outlined above, we know that the 3 main components of food are protein, carbs and fat. Animal foods are high in protein, while plant foods (veggies and fruit) provide healthy carbs full of nutrients and antioxidants. Healthy animal and plant foods provide us with the healthy fats our bodies need to function well.

It's easy to plan balaned meals. Here's what to do:

have a protein food in every meal
have a fresh carbohydrate plant food in every meal

Here's some sample meals to get you started:

oven-baked chicken breast; steamed broccoli and sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice; small dish of fresh blueberries
grilled steak; grilled red and green peppers and sliced onions; lettuce salad with sliced radishes and cucumber drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice; fresh apple

Try these ideas for snacks:

leftovers from last night's supper
hard-boiled egg along with fresh raw veggies
small handful of nuts or seeds

Nuts and seeds are a good balanced snack food because they contain fat, protein and carbs. But keep portion sizes small because nuts and seeds are high in fat.

Balanced Diet - What It Can Do For You

The components of a balanced cannot work alone -- they need to interact and work together to promote a naturally lean body, good health and well-being.

Here's what you get automatically when you eat a balanced diet:

high nutrient diet
balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats
stable blood sugar levels
acid-alkaline balance
energy throughout the day

The #1 priority for permanent weight loss is a balanced diet.

Eat reasonable amounts of The Right Protein, Carbs and Fats and lose the weight for good!

For more info including recipes, order the paperback or eBook today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

Non-Food Rewards = Weight Loss

lucy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:39:41 -0700

Rewarding ourselves with food leads to obesity. Once we decide to take control, eat healthy and lose the excess weight for good, we need to find ways to reward ourselves that do not involve food.

Get Outside and Move It

When we're overweight, we often lose touch with how great it feels to get outside and be active. Here's some ideas to try:

walk around the block
walk to do errands
walk the kids to school
walk your dog and play fetch
go cycling
take up a sport (tennis, beach volleyball, soccer)
garden
yardwork

Instead of numbing yourself with food as a reward, treat yourself to an invigorating walk. You'll feel refreshed and invigorated!

Busy Hands = Weight Loss

One of the most effective secrets to permanent weight loss is to develop a passion for making things with your hands. Rediscover an old hobby you used to enjoy, or take up a new hobby.

Here's some activities to consider:

sewing
knitting
crochet
needlepoint
quilting
carpentry
painting
stenciling
scrapbooking
jewelry making

When your hands are busy creating and your mind is engaged in this activity, you won't need to eat to relieve stress and boredom.

Music = Weight Loss

Instead of using food to reward yourself, let music relax and engage you.

Try these ideas:

lie down, turn off the lights, and listen to calming music
play a musical instrument
take music lessons (e.g., piano, guitar, drums)
form a music group or band
treat yourself to some new sheet music

Re-connect with simple pleasures like music and lose weight for good!

Planning for Fun = Weight Loss

We often eat because we're bored or tired of the same old routine. Stop letting life pass you by. At least once a week, take the time to plan several fun activities.

Here's some ideas:

call up a friend and chat
go for coffee with a friend
pick up tickets to a concert, play or movie
go to an art exhibit
window shop with a friend
plan a vacation (do both mini vacations and longer vacations)
plan ahead to take time off work
plan ahead for breaks from child care

Instead of rewarding yourself with food, make sure you have fun plans to look forward to. Fun plans = reduced stress = weight loss.

Relaxation = Weight Loss

We know that rewarding ourselves with food leads to weight gain. Often the real issue is stress. Instead of numbing yourself with food to relieve stress, make sure you feel relaxed before you eat.

Here's some strategies to try:

never eat on the run
never eat when feeling stressed or rushed
take time to relax before you eat
- lie down for a few minutes
- deep breathe for a minutes until you feel the stress leave your body
wait to feel hunger before you eat
always eat sitting down at a table
eat slowly and savor every bite
stop eating when you have had enough
never finish - always leave some food on your plate

It's time to take control. Instead of rewarding yourself with food, practice using the above non-food rewards and lose weight for good!

Order the paperback or eBook today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

Top 5 Secrets to Maintaining Weight Loss

lucy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:08:44 -0700

Many people lose all the weight they want, and then they gain it all back and more.

Q: What went wrong?
A: Nobody told them the truth about maintaining weight loss.

Here's the secrets they never tell you about how to maintain weight loss.

#1 Reaching Your Goal Weight

When you reach your Goal Weight, do this:

continue your diet until you are 2 to 3 pounds below your Goal Weight
you are now at your Safety Margin Weight

#2 Stabilizing Your Weight

Okay. You've lost all the weight you want to lose + 2 or 3 pounds more. You're at your Safety Margin Weight. You're feeling great. Now comes the critical stage. How do you maintain the weight loss?

Here's the secrets they never tell you about weight loss maintenance:

you must continue eating the same healthy diet that you followed to lose the weight -- this is your healthy diet for life

if you wish, you can try making the occasional small addition to what you eat, such as:

having one restaurant meal per week, or
eating one dessert per week, or
adding an extra serving of fruit per day, or
enjoying the occasional glass of dry red or white wine

monitor your weight

do not allow your weight to exceed your Goal Weight

as soon as your weight starts to creep up from your Safety Margin Weight towards your Goal Weight, immediately return to your healthy weight loss diet

To maintain your weight loss, you must eat The Right Stuff at least 95% of the time.

#3 Watch for Warning Signs

Once you have lost all the weight you want, you absolutely must make maintaining your weight loss a priority. Here's how to check in with yourself and make sure you maintain your weight loss:

weigh regularly

watch for warning signs
- weight gain
- craving junk food
- feeling stressed

At the beginning of every day, take a few moments to anticipate your day's activities. Plan ahead to manage such things as what you will eat, and how you will handle stressful situations.

Make it a habit to monitor your well-being throughout the day, and keep the weight off for good!

#4 Buying Clothes After Weight Loss

Now that you've lost the weight, you get to buy clothes you love. Here's how to have clothes that always fit while you maintain your weight loss for good:

maintain your weight between your Goal Weight and your Safety Margin Weight
never let your weight exceed your Goal Weight
when shopping for clothes at your Goal Weight, make sure the clothes fit you well
when shopping for clothes at your Safety Margin Weight (2-3 lbs. below your Goal Weight), your clothes should fit a little looser

Now that you've got the wardrobe you love, you get to enjoy feeling great and looking great too!

#5 Maintaining Weight Loss for Life

Here's the secrets they never tell you to maintaining weight loss for life:

The Bottom Line

maintain your weight loss by following the same healthy eating plan you used to lose the weight
commit to eating healthy for life
stop using food as your drug of choice -- find new ways to reward yourself and cope with stress

For more info, including easy recipes, order your copy of The Right Stuff Diet today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

How to Jump Start Your Weight Loss

lucy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:42:45 -0700

Are you ready to eat healthier and lose weight for good?

Having trouble getting started?

Try these strategies to jump start your weight loss.

Triggers

Think about the triggers or patterns that lead to your bad eating habits. Decide how you are going to manage or avoid those triggers.

For example, do you feel a lack of energy every day in the middle of the afternoon? Do you reach for junk food to try and get you over this slump?

Instead of junk food, try one of these snacks:

small handful of nuts or seeds
hand-boiled egg
small serving of leftover meat, fish, poultry and vegetables

All of these snacks are easy to pack and carry with you. Nuts and seeds are so portable, you can take them along with you anywhere.

De-stress

Do you use food to calm your nerves?

If food has become an emotional crutch to get you through the rough spots in your day, it's time to learn some strategies to avoid, manage and cope with stress.

Try these stressbusters:

force yourself to take frequent breaks throughout the day, even when you're in the middle of a project
- get up, walk around, get a cup of tea or glass of water, stretch, chat with a friend or co-worker
- sit in a quiet place and breathe deeply for a few minutes until you feel your body relax

every morning when you wake up, take a few moments to review your schedule for the upcoming day
- anticipate stresses and plan how you are going to reduce or manage those stressors

every night when you go to bed, take a few moments to review the day
- think about how you managed the day's stressors
- make a note of strategies that worked so you can use them in the future
- make a note of stressful situations that need improvement and plan how you will handle them in the future

check in with yourself throughout the day and monitor your stress level
- be sure to check in with yourself at pre-planned times that you know will be stressful
- take steps as necessary to reduce or manage stress

watch for red flags: the moment the desire hits you to eat junk food, that's a red flag alert
- red flags = stress
- as soon as a red flag hits you, stop what you're doing immediately and de-stress

Managing stress with food is a learned pattern that you can change. Practice coping strategies to respond to stress and you'll lose weight fast!

How to Eat

Did you know that how you eat can be making you fat?

Try these eating strategies to jump start your weight loss:

serve smaller portions
use smaller plates
eat only at the table -- never eat on the run
eat only when you're hungry
eat slowly and really enjoy your food
stop eating when you've had enough - never eat to the point of being stuffed
always leave some food on your plate

Making a few simple changes in how you eat can jump start your weight loss. You can do it!

How to Dine Out

Dining out can easily sabotage your weight loss and healthy eating goals.

Try these strategies to enjoy eating occasionally::

plan ahead
eat before you go
fill up on raw veggies
eat slowly
leave food on your plate

Plan ahead before you dine out. Check the restaurant menu online in advance and decide what you are going to order.

Eat before you leave home. Eat some raw veggies and protein (meat, fish, poultry, eggs) before you go out. That way, you won't be starving and you'll be able to calmly pick and choose what you want to eat.

At the restaurant or social function, fill up on raw vegetables. Avoid the fatty, salty, sugary or starchy appetizers and main dishes.

Eat your food slowly and savor the tastes. Make the social interaction and conversation the main event.

Always make it a habit to leave food on your plate. Look around you. That's what thin people do. Don't feel you have to clean your plate. Remember: stop eating when you've had enough.

Bottom line on dining out:

keep dining out to a minimum
prepare most of your meals at home
when you do dine out, review the above strategies and plan ahead

Eat The Right Stuff

To jump start your weight loss, you've got to eat The Right Stuff.

Here's what to eat to see results fast:

fresh raw vegetables, greens, herbs
fresh raw fruit
whole cuts of meat and poultry
wild fish and seafood
free-range eggs
raw nuts and seeds
tea, water

Junk Food is Not a Reward

Remember: processed food including junk food is not a reward. Processed food is making us fat and sick. Find other ways to treat yourself.

You Gotta Eat The Right Stuff

To jump start your weight loss and to lose weight permanently, you gotta eat The Right Stuff.

For more info, including easy recipes, order your copy of The Right Stuff Diet today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

Ditch The White Stuff and Lose Weight Fast

lucy — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:16:17 -0700

Want to start losing weight fast? Want to feel like your excess weight is melting away?

You gotta ditch The White Stuff.

Sugar

What's The White Stuff? Let's start with sugar. Get rid of it. Get it out of the house and out of your diet.

Food manufacturers put sugar in almost everything. Read package labels. You'll find sugar in these foods and many more:

bread, bakery goods, donuts, cookies, desserts
canned foods
frozen foods
soups, salad dressings, sauces
vegetable dishes, meat dishes
soft drinks, juices
restaurant food

Not only does sugar add lots of empty calories to your food, it makes you want to eat more than you need.

Starch

To lose weight fast, you've got to ditch The White Stuff. Let's look at starch.

Starchy foods include those made with flour or starchy vegetables.

This list of starchy foods will give you the idea:

bakery goods including bread, pastries, pies, cakes, crackers, muffins, rice cakes, bagels, tortilla shells
starchy vegetables including potatoes, French fries, rice, taro (poi)
snack foods including potato chips, pretzels, corn chips
manufactured cereals
restaurant food

Sugar and starch are High Carbohydrate foods. They contain empty calories -- their nutritional value is low. They raise blood sugar levels too fast and too high. High Carbohydrate foods are addictive. Once we start eating them, we find it hard to stop.

So get starchy foods out of your diet now. You'll find it much easier to lose weight.

Salt

Beware The White Stuff -- cut back on salt!

Processed food is loaded with salt. Salt is hidden in most manufactured food products. You'll be shocked at how much salt you are unknowingly consuming.

Excess salt is so dangerous to your health. It is linked to heart disease, stroke and so much more.

Read the labels on prepared foods and check out the hidden salt in these products:

bakery goods including bread, pastries, pies, cakes, crackers, muffins, rice cakes, bagels, tortilla shells
candy, chocolate bars
starchy vegetables including potatoes, French fries, rice
snack foods including potato chips, pretzels, corn chips
manufactured cereals
frozen prepared foods
prepackaged meals
canned foods
fast food
restaurant food
take-out food
pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, deli meats
salads, salad dressings
pasta dishes, lasagna
cheese
smoked meats and fish

Okay - you get the idea. Cut out the salt and start losing weight right away.

Fats

When we talk about The White Stuff, a huge component is fats.

We do need some healthy fats in our diet. These are the fats that are naturally present in healthy foods. We should be getting the fats we need from healthy whole foods, such as:

fresh raw whole unsalted nuts and seeds
free-range eggs
omega-3 eggs
free-range grassfed meats and poultry
wild fish and seafood
cold water fish (e.g., salmon)
olive oil

The fats in processed food are the wrong fats and they're killing us -- they're making us fat and sick and clogging up our arteries. Read package labels and check out the hidden excess fats in these foods:

bread, bakery goods, donuts, cookies, desserts
canned foods
frozen foods
soups, salad dressings, sauces
vegetable dishes, meat dishes
restaurant food
candy, chocolate bars
potato dishes, French fries, rice dishes
snack foods including potato chips, corn chips
frozen prepared foods
prepackaged meals
fast food
take-out food
pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, deli meats
pasta dishes, lasagna
cheese

So stop loading up on unhealthy fats. You'll lose weight and feel much better too.

What to Eat

Here's the Straight Goods: you've gotta eat The Right Stuff.

The Right Stuff

Here's what to eat:

fresh whole vegetables and fruit
whole cuts of meat and poultry
fresh wild fish and seafood
free-range eggs
raw unsalted nuts and seeds
tea, water

The Bottom Line

To lose weight permanently:

eat The Right Stuff most of the time
keep The White Stuff to a minimum

It's time to do it! Get started on your new life today. For more info on what to eat, including recipes, order The Right Stuff Diet book today.

Order your paperback or eBook today. Start losing weight tomorrow!

Top 5 Secrets to Weight Loss

lucy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:30:21 -0700

We know our food is making us fat and sick -- we're out of control!

Let's look at 5 top reasons why we're losing the weight battle ... and what you can do to turn things around.

#1 Too Much Food

We're eating too much. Period. Here's what's happening:

serving sizes are too big
restaurant meals are supersized
food is too easily available (fridge, cupboards, stores, fast food)
mindless eating (in the car, watching TV, movies and sports, social activities, when alone)

Here's what you can do to lose weight:

eat most meals at home
use smaller plates
eat at the table
eat only when hungry
stop eating when you've had enough
never eat on the move
never eat when doing something else -- make eating good food the event

#2 Eating The Wrong Stuff

Q: What's the #2 top reason we're fat and sick?

A: We're eating The Wrong Stuff.

Here's how it's supposed to work:

all species on earth eat the foods available to them in their natural environment
we should be eating the whole fresh plant and animal foods found where we live

The Straight Goods

Our bodies are simply not equipped to handle The Wrong Stuff: processed food, fake food and manufactured food. The Wrong Stuff is full of salt, sugar, starch, fat, additives, preservatives ... and it's disastrous for our weight and our health.

Here's what you can do to lose weight and gain health:

eat the fresh whole plant and animal foods available in your area
eat locally grown foods
shop at farmers markets
grow your own fresh veggies, herbs, berries, fruit, nuts and seeds
freeze excess produce for the winter months
keep free-range chickens and harvest your own eggs
eat most of your meals at home
pack a lunch

Taking Control

It's time to take control of your food. Just say "no" to The Wrong Stuff. Instead of eating processed food, go for fresh whole plant and animal foods. You'll lose weight and feel better too!

#3 Lifestyle

Q: What's the 3rd top secret that's making us fat and sick?

A: Our lifestyle.

How many of these lifestyle choices can you relate to?

sedentary lifestyle
eating out several times per week
stressful life
frequent social activities involving unhealthy food and drink

If your lifestyle is making you fat and sick, it's time to change things.

Here's some changes you can make now:

get moving: built activity into your lifestyle, such as walking, cycling, sports, active leisure activities
eat most of your meals at home
take a bag lunch with you
reduce or better manage the stress in your life
cultivate friends and social activities that are not built around unhealthy food and drink

Start making positive lifestyle changes today. You'll feel better and look better too!

#4 Processed Food is the New Tobacco

We know that processed food is about profits, not your health and well-being. What can we do?

We need to fight back against processed food manufacturers the same way we fought against the tobacco industry:

we want real food
we want fresh whole plant foods grown without chemicals
we want grassfed pastured animal foods
we want wild fish and seafood
we want to support local farmers and the family farm
we want food security where we live
we want to bring back healthy cooking and the family meal

Here's how we benefit when we raise healthy plants and animals and eat real food:

highly nutritious food
support the local economy
good for the environment
build a sustainable local source of food
improved lifestyle and relationships with shared meal times

It's time to turn back the clock. We need to get off processed food and return to our natural diet -- the real foods our bodies can handle.

#5 Getting Back on Track

Okay. Here's why we're fat and sick:

we're eating too much food
we're eating The Wrong Stuff
we're too sedentary
we're stressed out
we eat out too much

Here's easy changes you can make today to lose weight and improve your health:

eat smaller portions
never eat on the run -- take time to enjoy your food
stop eating when you've had enough
eat only when you're hungry
eat The Right Stuff -- the fresh whole real foods your body can handle
get moving -- work some daily activities into your schedule (e.g., walk the kids to school, walk your dog, get off the bus before your stop and walk the rest of the way)
never eat when stressed out -- reduce or better manage the stresses in your life
bring back the family meal time
eat most of your meals at home -- keep eating out to a minimum
take a bag lunch with you

It's time to let go of addictive processed food -- all the foods laden with sugar, fat, starch, flour and salt.

Once you commit to eating The Right Stuff, you'll never look back. You'll lose weight and feel better too!

Order the paperback or eBook now and start losing weight today!