Everything I talk about on this web site are things I learned from life experience, from nutritionists and Doctors. I am not a doctor. This advise is not meant to diagnose any illness. I'm just giving you helpful hints from one girlfriend to another on how to get the best out of YOUR body. Now let's get to the good stuff.

1. IF you really truly want to lose weight, here are my suggestions:

Start by going on a fruit, vegetable and protein fast for 7 days. This means: NO DAIRY, NO WHEAT, NO RICE, NO PASTA! All you eat are lots of veggies, (no potatoes) nuts, meats, and a LITTLE fruit. (No oranges) Your options on drinks are tea and water. STEVIA is a wonderful "herbal supplement" that I use as a sweetener.

This step will do two things: cleanse your body and detect allergies. Sometimes our bodies crave what we are allergic to because we've been eating it for so long. We are unaware the food IS what is giving us a specific symptom. Many people find their weight problem is due to a food allergy as well as negative thinking. You can pinpoint allergies by the intensity of your cravings. After cleansing my system, I found large quantities of sugar were the cause of my headaches and mood swings. I found I had an allergy to wheat which were the reason for my stomach pains. By changing my diet, I have been able to get off a lot of unnecessary prescriptions. I feel better when I don't eat certain things. The only way to find out what your body wants, is to take everything out and start over!

If you eat right and exercise and you WILL lose weight. Remember this slogan, “If it grows out of the ground, you can eat it.” If you choose to eat meat like I do, make sure it is hormone free, grass fed, etc.

2. DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER!! Here are a few facts to help you understand why water is IMPERATIVE to your health!

One glass of water has the ability to shut down midnight hunger pangs up to 100%.

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. Studies indicate 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

 

3. Keep a food journal AND exercise! Write down everything you've eaten all day and be honest with yourself. It's fine to eat a nibble of chocolate, AFTER YOUR 7 day fast, but try to eat it before 5 pm. Eating sweets earlier in the day allows your body time to burn them off. Night time is usually the worst time for cravings, especially for women. When you feel a craving coming on, tell some one close to you, go for a walk, or drink some tea.

When you get accustomed to this new way of thinking, you will be able to reintroduce more foods you enjoy. Give yourself a break once a week and eat one thing you love including cheesecake, brownies, pasta, and pizza.

One serving only, please!    

Allow your body to regulate itself. Before you give up, give yourself three weeks of affirmations and mirror work. What do you think about when you exercise? Are your thoughts positive ("Oh, I look GOOD!") or negative ("My butt is HUGE in these shorts!")? Are you wondering why you should care? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits may be keeping you from a consistent exercise program. For example, I hate going to the gym. It's sweaty and the air is stale. Not to mention the testosterone overloaded grunting I hear in the background. Find something you enjoy such as Yoga, roller skating, hiking, pilates, jumping on the trampoline, walking in the park, etc. Exercise gives you time to fantasize about what you want with no interruptions

Your weight loss goal should be no more than 2-3 pounds a week. One pound a week is still fine. There will be many weeks when you won't lose any weight. Your goals should be to change your life style and love yourself. Keep working at it, and love yourself. No speedy pills or extreme dieting required! Get thin quick diets don't work. Believe me, I've tried them. Eat right, exercise, and control your thoughts!