April 2009

What Shape Are You In? 01-04-2009 5:18 pm

Spring is here and summer is coming are you in shape? Do you want to get back into shape? Do you know how to get into shape?

Well I'm not going to be so pretentious as to explain what you already know. But let's examine what being in shape is. There is the medical criteria, you know ideal weight, body fat content and muscle tone. Psycologically though being in shape is relative to your own experience.

When you think of yourself in terms of where you are now and where you want to be in the future it becomes a different story. Being in shape is different for everybody. For me that means having the energy to be productive all day and be close to my ideal weight.

For someone else being in shape may mean running and winning marathons. The difference lies in each persons goals and ideas not what your peers are doing. It's a personal thing more than a medical condition.

A little story.

When I was 26 I was in great shape. I had very little body fat, lots of muscle tone and was at my ideal weight. By the time I was 40 I had gained 30 pounds and lost all my muscles. It was then I decided to do something about it. Within 1 year I had lost 22 pounds and regained my muscle tone. I was not in the kind of shape I was in when I was 26 but I felt that I achieved my goal.

How to get back into shape, is deciding what shape you want to be in. Then doing what you consider the right method to achieve your goals. That doesn't necessarily mean dieting your brains out or exercising until you drop. It simply means improving your health till you are comfortable with your body.

I used Herbalife nutritional products and moderate exercise to achieve my goal. I opted for this method because it was the easiest way. Naturally I wanted a few testimonials to enhance my decision. Read more Herbalife weight loss stories. Read More (Permalink)

Fiber Improves Health and Digestion 05-04-2009 11:51 am

Fiber is helpful for those who want to lose weight, since it reduces fat absorption rate.

Key Benefits:

A blend of dietary fibers, including citrus and oat, supports healthy elimination.

Helps you feel fuller and more satisfied, reducing the temptation to overeat.

Contains 450mg of dietary fiber in each tablet.

Helps facilitate healthy elimination of toxins and waste.

Helps decrease fat absorption and increase water absorption.

In addition to helping curb appetite, a high-fiber diet may support weight loss by helping to maintain healthy insulin levels.

Fiber works by speeding up the time it takes food to pass through the large intestine, reducing the absorption of toxic and carcinogenic compounds. It also modifies the metabolism of foods, binds waste products for elimination and counters the effects of toxic bacteria in the colon. Dietary fiber is helpful for those who want to lose weight, since it absorbs water so you feel full and satisfied throughout the day. Adding fiber to your diet can help improve your eating habits, which can lead to weight loss and more energy! Read More (Permalink)

Green Tea with Herbs 14-04-2009 5:33 pm

Herbal Concentrate - Green tea with herbs

Metabolic Boost - Green Tea has a natural thermogenic and energy boosting effect. The unique, clinically tested tea mix contains powerful EGCG catechins, which have been shown inhibit the body's fat storage process.

Heart Health - The cholesterol lowering effects of green tea have been proven in countless studies. Researchers at the University of Kansas found that EGCG catechins are twice as powerful as Resveratrol in lowering cholesterol.

Fat Burning - Scientists have found that the thermogenic properties of green tea promote fat oxidation far beyond that of it's caffeine content alone. A study led by Dr. Dulloo at the University of Geneva concluded that men drinking green tea had a significant increase in energy expenditure, and a decreased respiration quotient over a 24 hour period.

Antioxidant boost: Catechin flavonoids in Herbal Concentrate helps fight damage from free radicals and support metabolism.

Hibiscus Flower Powder - an anti-inflammatory that has been shown to fight heart disease, lower cholesterol and is useful in treating fevers.

Herbal Concentrate is a delicious low-calorie tea-mix can be savored throughout the day for a natural energy lift. It includes the thermogenic and antioxidant properties of green tea, making it ideal as part of a nutritious weight loss program. Read More (Permalink)

Healthy Meal Shake Recipes 21-04-2009 11:55 am

Why have a boring lunch that weighs you down when you could have an energizing healthy meal? These shake recipes all cost around $2.00 to make. Each one is low in calories and high in nutrition.

Healthy Meal Formula 1 Nutrtional Shake Mix comes in 5 delicious flavors. A balanced nutritional shake has the protein and vitamins you need to support a weight loss plan.

You'll need this code to read the recipes. Choc.= Chocolate, CnC= Cookies & Creme, TF= Tropical Fruit, V= French Vanilla, WB= Wild Berry.

**Shake Recipes**
Apple Pie Ala Mode	Root Beer Float	Orange - Strawberry
8 oz. Apple Cider or Juice	2 Tbsp. Formula 1 Vanilla	2 Tbsp. Formula 1 Wild Berry
½ Tsp. Cinnamon	Lg. Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream	1 Tsp. Pineapple Extract
1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream	8 oz. Water or Ice	4-5 Fresh Strawberries
2 Tbsp. Formula 1 (V)	1 Tsp. Root Beer Extract	4-6 ice cubes (optional)
Mix in Blender. Serves 1.	Mix in Blender. Serves 1.	Mix in Blender. Serves 1.
Bananaberry	Mountain Breeze	Florida Fizz
8 oz. Skim Milk	8 oz. Orange Juice	3 oz Fresh/Frozen Cran. Juice
1/4 Banana	2 Tbsp. Formula 1 (WB)	1 oz Pineapple Juice
1/4 fresh/frozen Blueberries	1 Strawberry	2 oz Herbal Aloe Juice
or Strawberries	1/4 Banana	2 T Formula 1 Vanilla or Wild Berry.
2 Tbsp. Form. 1 (V or WB)	Ice	Blend first 4 ingredients first, then
Mix in Blender. Serves 1	Mix in Blender. Serves 1	add 4 oz Orange Crush.

For complete Shake Recipes collection (over 40 recipes) please.. Read More (Permalink)

LaBomba Fat Burning Diet 23-04-2009 9:36 am

Spring into your summer weight loss with LaBomba 3 day herbal fat burner. This scientifically based diet kick starts your fat burning furnace. You start off with a liquid beverage designed to get your Glucagon flowing and the fat burning process. This is followed by a high protein diet that fuels up your fat burning furnace.

LaBomba is an ideal weight loss program starter. When you do this program your body will be ready to follow up with the Herbalife ShapeWorks weight loss programs. Make sure you don't waste this golden opportunity to get your program off to a great start. Learn more about LaBomba Fat Burner Diet (Permalink)