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Losing Weight Starts with the Soul part 4 - Impatience & Setbacks
by Danielle Sims

The weight loss process can sometimes be a long journey for
most of us, depending on how big your obstacles are and how much
weight you need to loose. You may experience setbacks during
your program and feel discouraged. You may binge, miss a workout
day, or simply want to give up. This can lead to feelings of
depression, irritability, frustration or tension making your
program very stressful. These emotions can have a negative
effect on digestion causing indigestion and spasms. When
digestion suffers it makes it increasingly harder to drop those
unwanted pounds.

Two remedy that can assist in dealing with feelings of
impatience and discouragement, are Impatiens and Gentian.

Impatiens is a remedy that can help you cope with stress and
allow you relax. It is good to note that it is in Rescue Remedy
formula. If you plan to take Rescue Remedy (discussed in part
1), then you do not need to add this remedy in your Bach
formula. As you start to use Impatiens you start to become more
tolerant, patient, relaxed and gentle towards yourself. If you
are prone to be impatient, then this remedy can be taken for an
extended amount of time since it can be a personality type
remedy. The indications of this personality type are:

o Irritable. Impatient. Nervous. Mental tension.
o Everything needs to get done quickly.
o Finishes sentences for others who are seen as slower.
o Prefers to work alone.
o Slow workers irritate you.

If exhibit some of these characteristics throughout your daily
living, then you are more than likely exhibiting some of the
negative feelings during your weight loss program, Impatiens can
make the difference.

The discouragement felt when there is a set back can also cause
stress and make you want to give up. Gentian is the remedy for
those that are easily discouraged. The states that call for this
remedy are:

o Negative outlook.
o Despondent and discouraged at setbacks.
o Refuses to believe that it is the lack of faith and
understanding that prevents you from overcoming problems
o Failure to understand that a negative mentality attracts
discouragement.

Gentian can help you feel that no obstacle is too great and no
task is too big. You can experience a greater conviction an
resolve to "hang in there" and to never give up. Set backs can
have no affect while becoming more optimistic.

When following a weight loss program, we can become too rigid
becoming hard taskmasters on ourselves leading to self-denial.
This extreme state can come from a negative self- image. I will
describe two remedies that are beneficial when dealing with a
negative self-image and being too rigid during your weight loss
journey.

To learn more about this remedy and to find out if they are right
for you, got to the Nelson Bach Bach Flower Remedy information
site at http://www.bachessences.com .

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The Problem

Statistics indicate that 55% of U.S. adults are overweight, and nearly 23% are considered clinically obese – and the numbers continue to rise each year. Far too many people simply don't look and feel as great as they would like. Being overweight can negatively affect mood, attitude, self-esteem and the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Yet the medical consequences of being overweight may be even more severe. The consequences of being overweight are clear, and include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint problems and increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

The weight loss industry has capitalized on Americans desire to lose weight by creating a new diet nearly every year. Unfortunately, most of the diets on the market are unhealthy, difficult to follow and restrict specific food groups which sets you up for nutrient deficiencies, reduced metabolism and ultimately, failure to lose the weight or maintain the weight loss. In fact, research studies have shown that none of the popular diets provides enough of the essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients the body needs to function.

When these diets fail, many people turn to stimulants, fat blockers and fat substitutes that can adversely affect health. The fat blockers and fat substitutes block the absorption of essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins and minerals; this is precisely the problem. We need these nutrients to maintain our health and keep our metabolism functioning. Even worse are the products that contain stimulants, such as ma huang, guarana, caffeine and ephedrine. These products often promise quick weight loss and increased energy, but they rarely mention the serious potential side effects that include irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.

The Solution

With all the diets and programs on the market, why are we still getting fatter? The answer is simple; the low-calorie fad diets used to create weight loss only provide half the answer. They have forgotten that metabolism is controlled by enzymes and these enzymes require specific nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc.) to function properly. Most low-calorie diets don't provide enough of these nutrients and the result is loss of lean body mass, reduced metabolism and post-diet weight gain.

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With the nutrient density provided by The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood, you can take advantage of the health benefits associated with low calorie intakes and still provide important nutrients to support a healthy metabolism. The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood supports the body's metabolic enzyme systems allowing it to burn a maximum amount of energy while consuming only a small number of calories–all without causing cravings or hunger. Following a low calorie diet may also help prevent age-associated changes in immune function; improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control; and even increase life span. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood provides the body with everything it needs to support metabolism, sustain or improve health, and lose weight. The result is safe and efficient weight-loss, increased energy and overall improved health - with no drugs, stimulants or synthetic ingredients.

Who Should Use The Enzyme Diet (tm)?

Anyone who would like to lose weight

Anyone who has difficulty losing weight

Anyone who wants to increase his or her intake of soy protein

Anyone who wants added nutrition in his or her diet

General Description

Now you can use the amazing power of enzymes to finally obtain the slimmer, leaner body you desire. The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood shake is a delicious healthy, low fat meal replacement for safe and responsible weight loss designed to last a lifetime. The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood supplies your body with all the essential enzymes, minerals phytonutrients, and naturally occurring vitamins needed to help support your metabolism during weight loss. The result is safe and efficient weight loss – with no drugs, stimulants or synthetic ingredients. At the heart of Infinity2's 100% natural The Enzyme Diet™ Superfood is a proprietary Chelate Activated Enzyme Delivery System (CAeDS®) – a breakthrough formula that guarantees maximum effectiveness.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What makes Enzyme Diet (tm) unique?

The Enzyme DietTM is the only meal replacement shake with an enzyme delivery system. It provides essential minerals, amino acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, protein, fatty acids, fiber, phytonutrients and naturally occurring vitamins it needs to support the body's metabolism during weight loss.

Contains NO stimulants or synthetic ingredients.
Contains less than half the sugar of the average meal replacement shake.
The only meal replacement shake that utilizes patented amino acid chelated minerals.
The Enzyme DietTM may reduce the risk of heart disease. 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Each serving of The Enzyme DietTM supplies 13 grams of soy protein
Ephedra free, caffeine free, stimulant free, lactose free, and saturated fat and cholesterol free.
Includes a unique fiber source, called inulin. Researchers have found that inulin contains fructooligosaccharides which promote healthy digestion, growth of friendly intestinal bacteria and may improve nutrient absorption.
Guarantees maximum nutritional benefit through CAeDS® --The only chelate enzyme delivery system of its kind in the world!

CA e DS® Nutrient Delivery System

At the heart of all Infinity2 products is an exclusive, proprietary nutrient delivery system called CAeDS® (Chelate Activated Enzyme Delivery System). This system ensures that nutrients are absorbed and delivered to your cells and makes it virtually impossible for any other company to match the effectiveness of our products. It is all natural, exclusive to Infinity2 and in everything we make.

Testing, Analysis & Quality Control

Over 30 years of active experience in research, laboratory analysis and quality control allows our manufacturing staff to conduct sophisticated quality checks. These quality checks include thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to ensure the quality of the ingredients; microbiological assays to ensure safety; enzyme analysis to ensure maximum enzyme activity; probiotic assays to ensure a viable cell count; and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to ensure the bond stability of the amino acid chelated minerals.

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A few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask
that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking
absolutely radiant. This mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe
vera.

Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify the body both
internally and externally. They are rich in nutrients which help
to both tone and nourish the skin. Seaweed contain mineral salts
that can help the skin to hold it’s moisture better, which helps
to smooth fine lines.

Adding honey to your mask adds additional moisture to the skin.
Honey is a natural humectant that is rich in vitamins, minerals,
enzymes and sugar. The sugar and enzymes in honey is a gentle
exfoliate for the skin. When possible use raw honey to ensure
that you get the maximum quality and benefit of this wonderful
golden treat.

Aloe Vera has been known for its amazing healing properties for
centuries. It has been used to help heal burns, eczema, sores,
acne, insect bites, and more. It’s an antiseptic, highly
lubricant, and penetrates deep into the skin.

1 TBSP Kelp powder
½ TBSP honey (raw honey is best)
½ TBSP Aloe vera gel (99.9% pure)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and apply to a clean face. Leave
the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

I promise you will enjoy this mask and make it a regular part
of your beauty program.

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4 Secrets to A Flat Stomach
by Renee KennedyJesse Cannone

People spend millions, if not billions of dollars, each year in the quest for a flat stomach. Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise devices out there. There's the ab do-it, the ab rock-it, the ab roller, the ab dolly, and so many more. You would think that with all of these amazing new products that most people would be walking around with that nice, lean mid-section they've always wanted. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

Most, if not all of these products, will do little or nothing to flatten your stomach. And that's because these exercise contraptions cannot eliminate the layer of fat that lies on top of your abs.

In order to be successful at thinning your waistline you must have a basic under standing of how the ab muscles function and how your body burns fat. The first thing that needs to be understood is the difference between fat and muscle. Fat is excess calories and is primarily stored in layers on top of muscle tissue. Muscle is made up of fibers that contract or shorten to produce movement. Fat cannot turn into muscle and muscle cannot turn into fat! However, you can lose muscle and you can gain fat. That's what happens to most people.

So if your goal is to thin your waist line and have a nice flat stomach, the first thing you need to do is decrease / eliminate the layers of fat that are on top of your abs. We all have a flat stomach; it's just some of oar's are covered by excess fat.

The most effective way of flattening your stomach is a combination of strength training (with a extra focus on mid-section), cardiovascular exercise (short, hard workouts), and stable blood sugar (keeps you from adding additional fat and makes it easier for the body to use body fat for fuel).

The primary function of the ab muscle is to flex your torso forward. However, there are also muscles that flex your torso to the side and muscles that rotate your torso. Often times you see people on their ab roller every day doing hundreds of crunches or sit-ups.

If you want to effectively strengthen your stomach you need to incorporate the following types of exercises:

The abs, are muscles just like any other and should be worked at most 3 times per week. You also want to make sure you are training them progressively, working them harder each time.

Cardio workouts are important because they CAN, if done correctly, increase your metabolism for 4-24 hours or more! This means you are less likely to store any excess calories as body fat because they are more likely to be used by your elevated metabolism. Plus, you are more likely to burn off some excess body fat.

Below is a sample interval workout that can be done with just about any activity (walking, bicycling, swimming, stair climbing, etc.).

Warm up at easy pace 2-5 minutes à Perform 30 seconds of hard work (almost as hard as possible) à perform 1 minute of moderate work (recovery time-catch breath)à Repeat this process 6-10 times à Cool down at an easy pace for 2-5 minutes

And most importantly, you must stabilize your blood sugar! This is by far the most important factor when it comes to burning away that excess body fat and keeping it off! To effectively stabilize your blood sugar you must feed your body frequently; like every 2-3 hours. The key is to give your body only what it needs at that time. Your body burns calories 24 hours a day, so, why would you only feed it once or twice a day? Give your body the fuel it needs: vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries, whole grains, and lean proteins (chicken, fish, lean beef, eggs, etc.).

Many people are too hung up on how much fat is in food, or how healthy of a choice it is. Calories are calories and it doesn't matter where they come from. If there's extra… where's it going? Yup, you guessed it… body fat!

This is not to say that what you eat is not important because it is, it just doesn't have that much of an affect when it comes to fat loss. Try to make healthy choices whenever possible, but don't feel like if you eat a cheeseburger it is guaranteed to be stored as fat.

Unfortunately, most people don't know enough about the human body, nutrition, or effective exercise to meet their health and fitness goals. Ask yourself this one question, “Am I happy with my current progress or condition?” If you're not, you should consider getting the help of a qualified personal fitness professional. Don't depend on the information you get from magazines or from your local gym/ health club. A qualified fitness professional can help you achieve your health and fitness goals, and in less time than you would imagine.

If you are serious about your health and fitness goals, and you are ready for that flat stomach, I recommend you start implementing the 4 strategies listed in this article. These 4 strategies can help you take control of your metabolism and burn off that excess body fat and having you looking and feeling great! If you would like to receive more information on how to lose those love handles please call me at 240-731-3724 or e-mail me at jesse@achieve-fitness.com

Jesse Cannone may be contacted at http://www.achieve-fitness.com jesse@achieve-fitness.com .
Jesse Cannone is a certified personal fitness trainer, post-rehab specialist, nutritionist, and a national fitness presenter. He is also the author of Burn Fat FAST and A Bride's Guide To Fast Fitness + Weight Loss in addition to many other popular fitness articles. He is known for his hard-hitting and to the point style and offers a great free email newsletter called Fitness Success News, which you can subscribe to at his website http://www.achieve-fitness.com

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Use the amazing power of Enzymes to finally obtain the slimmer, leaner body you desire! Provided by Infinity2

Use the amazing power of Enzymes to finally obtain the slimmer, leaner body you desire!
Provided by Infinity2