A light hearted look at Party Season Fitness! Some tips to Finding the “health goddess” within! Seasonal Sabotage e_book Dec10
Meal Planner
Have you checked out my programs page yet? I have updated with a meal planning package which allows you access to calorie controlled recipes, measurement and weigh in reminders, and health tips. The software will calculate how many calories, fats, proteins etc you personally require in a day, you choose the recipes and food you would like to eat, then it will give you a planned out day of meals and a shopping list. It couldn’t be easier or cost effective and it does get results.
Have a look at my programs page for more details and pricing.
Do let me know if you have any questions or would like more details.
Angie
Verissima House Locally Handmade Skincare Products
I think we are all looking for more locally grown produce and products. I have found Verissima House natural skincare products to be of excellent quality and variety. Best of all they are handmade and produced locally in Mundaring, they have an online shop and delivery is quick. Have a look at their website for futher details and information.
Verissima Natural Skincare
16 Craig St Mundaring WA 6073
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M: 0439 523 619
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Isagenix Nutritional Meal Replacements
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Isagenix is a nutritional meal replacement system which is all natural and provides a balance of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals.This system can be tailored to your individual needs for either weight maintenance or weightloss. I’ve attached a link to an ABC News article on the products. There are many meal replacement programmes out there but this one I find is of high quality and without anything artificial which is really important. The theory behind it is to provide your cells with optimal nutrition so they can function at an optimal level. We tend not to get enough nutrients from our diet alone so it makes sense that we often feel below par. By saturating our body with all of the nutrients that we require gives the cell a better chance at functioning well, your body will get rid of any surplus. Makes sense. The usual maintenance program allows you to have 2 meals per day and one meal replacement plus snacks so that’s not all that bad is it!
So I wouldn’t recommend anything to someone I haven’t tried myself so although I do have the meal replacement and protein powders regularly, I decided to try the 9 (11) day detox.
The pack actually gives you a program to follow along with what exactly to snack on and the types of foods to have for your meals so it’s really easy to follow.
I started off the first two days with having 2 shakes per day (replacing 2 meals breakfast and dinner) and having a healthy lunch, the next 2 days I was supposed to have the “cleanse drink” 4 x per day with water, nuts for snacks and a salad for dinner. This actually wasn’t too bad as I could still have some snacks so I didn’t feel too deprived. For the next 5 days it’s 2 shakes per day and one meal. I’m finding the 2 shakes per day does make me feel deprived of crunchiness so I’ve substituted for a smaller portioned meal without carbohydrates in the evening which still seems to be working although it’s not totally sticking to the programme.
The key to this programme is consistency, the shakes will provide you with not only vitamins and minerals but a calorie controlled meal balanced in proteins and carbohydrate. It’s also a natural product so there isn’t anything artificial which is why I am keen to use the product. You need to choose the meal that you know you overeat and replace it with the shake. Isagenix provides you with recipes and tips on what you need to eat for snacks and meals so it’s easy to follow. I am aware that any “cleanse” is going to help you lose weight but it’s keeping it off which is the key. That’s where Isagenix has a good maintenance programme to keep you on track.
I’m not quite finished my 11 day programme but I am already sleeping better, feeling less “heavy” and seem to have more energy so i’m going to keep going. I’ll post my end measurements and please e-mail me if you have any questions about the system.
Four of my clients did do this nutritional cleanse very well found great results, within the first 3 days they all had a weight loss of 2kg, were sleeping really well and were feeling less bloated with more energy. These guys were also on the maintenance programme already and one client made an interesting comment, she said that usually at this time of year she’s had about 3 colds and taken her about a week each time to get over them. This year since being on the programme she hasn’t been ill apart from one niggling cold which she got over quickly. I put this down to her having been nutritionally deficient and her immune system was depleted previously.
All in all I think that this system has definite potential and has helped a lot of people. So if you are looking at losing weight, think about a meal replacement programme which should be used in conjunction with a healthy eating plan and exercise programme.
Organic Skincare
My name is Michelle Chick, I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 15 years now, and 5 years ago I had the fortunate opportunity to buy a salon in the lovely suburb of Mt Hawthorn.
One of the questions my clients ask me is, which is the best skincare range to use on their skins? This is always a hard question to answer, there are literally thousands of skincare ranges on the market each confessing their brand is the best, so it’s not surprising everyone gets bewildered trying to decide which skincare is best for them.
Regardless of designer brand names, sales people walking around in white coats and over paid celebrities promoting a particular brand… marketing can be a very powerful tool which influences consumers into believing their brand must be the best regardless of actually whats in the product.
Humans are organic beings. Consumers are now noticing that companies are putting more and more chemicals in foods these days, resulting in many skin disorders, asthma, ADHD, and other food related health problems.
This is no different to the sensitivities we face using chemicals on our skin. Consumers are also a lot more informed these days of harmful ingredients in skincare but what you might not know is what those ingredients do to our skin or what they are doing to our body when they are absorbed into the bloodstream
Take the time to read the back of the product and read the ingredients. If it is not 100% guaranteed natural or organic, then it will contain synthetic chemicals. Even the preservative must be 100% natural. Some skincare brands market their product saying that they are natural, only to find out the preservatives they contain are all chemicals.
Our skin loves and thrives on natural organic ingredients. Using natural skincare promotes the organic health of our skin leaving it soft, nourished and glowing with the nourishment of Mother Nature.
Your skin is the largest living organ in the body. It is a wonderful asset and must be cared for with kindness.
If you have any skincare or beauty questions, please contact me via my website at www.fruitionbeauty.com.au
Sugar
How good does this look? It’s not unheard of to be a sugar addict and an awful lot of us are. But is it worth the consequences?
Sugar is classified into a few forms such as:
Sucrose – found in sugar cane and maple syrup
Dextrose, Fructose or Levulose – found in fruits and honey
Lactose – found in milk
Glucose – found from the action of sulphuric acid on starch
Sugar that is found naturally such as in milk, has a higher nutritional value to the body than something like white processed sugar. It is a balanced type of food and has vitamins and minerals attached to it, whereas processed sugar doesn’t and is very harmful to the body.
Brown sugar and crystal sugar are also processed and harmful to the body, there isn’t really any difference between brown sugar and white sugar, it definitely isn’t anymore natural. It is best to add some maple syrup or honey to anything that requires a bit of sweetness. Maple syrup is really the best option as it is a natural sugar and contains a large variety of minerals and vitamins so is received by the body and accepted. Remember that your body is a highly complex machine that requires certain nutrients to work efficiently, we need to be aware of what is going to cause it (you) long term problems. It’s time we gave our health system a break by looking at what we can do to prevent illness instead of looking for them to fix us when we are ill. And sugar is one of the key components to reduce when you are thinking about long term health.
There are sugar substitutes, one is stevia which is derived from a natural source and can be used. However substitutes such as saccharin, aspartame, equal, contains coal tar which is carcinogenic to the body.
SWEETS AND SWEET DRINKS
Nothing nutritious here just artificial sweetner, chemicals and additives. When the body has these foods regularly it goes into a kind of shock, the pancreas and spleen are overworked and can stop working effectively, the supporting organs need to take over like the kidneys and the nervous system overloads. This means that the brain is being overloaded with chemicals and can cause adverse reactions, mood disorders, odd behaviours, bad behaviours in kids and in adults, stress behaviours and breakdowns. Sugar also causes chronic inflammation which can contribute to arthritic conditions. All from processed sugars and chemicals.
So pick up a piece of fruit before you pick up that chocolate or muffin and remember sugar can be hidden in foods you wouldn’t think it might be.
Healthy Diets
It seems that everyday there is another fad diet that a celebrity is trying, is it healthy? Not always no. But the simple fact is that there are some very basic rules when it comes to maintaining or losing weight. They are, to control your portion sizes first and foremost. Think about how much food you are putting on your plate, you need mostly vegetables, then some form of protein, and carbohydrate. So ½ your plate should be filled with colourful veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ carbohydrate.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you shouldn’t be eating carbohydrates because that simply isn’t the case. It’s all about the choice that you are making. Your body requires a whole variety of nutrients to survive, consider what it would do when you take away a vital source of energy? Remain vigilant about your carbohydrate intake but don’t take them out all together. Consuming a high protein or protein only diet can lead to some unpleasant side effects so do consider getting some advice from a nutritionist prior to making a considerable change.
Plant based foods are essential to your body so ensure you are consuming at least 5 portions of veggies per day and 2-3 pieces of fruit. Remember to reduce anything that might be processed as this is not beneficial at all. Please send me an e-mail if you would like some more specific advice regarding your diet. You can find some recipes on my facebook page. Angie
Exercise Outdoors for Better Health
Research has shown the benefits of Vitamin D for our bone health, immune system and in the reduction of inflammation. One of the best ways to get your daily dose of Vit D is to take your exercise outdoors.
Instead of going to a gym with another 50 people sweating all of their bacteria out on the machines, try a workout outdoors in the fresh air, away from lots of people while taking in some sunlight.
One of the main reasons people get sick during the winter months is that people spend more time indoors. So what are you waiting for, get out there and exercise! Have a look at the programmes section for an outdoor, no equipment necessary workout. Angie