One of my colleagues in Australia trains the world champion in surfing and you can see them training some sick athletic drills in a '60 minutes' segment that was aired recently.
You can check out the video by clicking HERE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Biggest Mistake in Women's Fat Loss
I want to share with you the biggest mistake I have seen in my 15 years as a fitness & nutrition professional:
Its the 'one size fits all approach' to exercise, eating and lifestyle.
Look, the majority of nutrition 'experts' today and practically every magazine and email newsletter I have ever seen constantly regurgitate the same guidelines that everyone else has for the past 30 years -- and even though it CLEARLY isn't working, we are inundated with the same generic 'one size fits all' info daily.
However...
YOU are UNIQUE.
Your eating, exercise and lifestyle needs are unique.
You dont buy cookie cutter dresses that every one else is wearing out of a Sears catalog do you?
No, most women I know do a lot of 'research' in fashion magazines and people watching and are expert shoppers.
They are crystal clear on what they will or will not wear.
You dont randomly pick and choose what some anonymous author or editor tells you to wear - do you?
Yet, when it comes to eating & exercise - thats exactly what I see & hear almost daily.
How do you know how unique you are?
Your mom probably gave you some insight in to this as a child...and if she is like my mom, she still tells you how special you are (even as an adult) :-)
But when it comes to eating & exercise, if you are not working with an expert,
I suggest getting Paul Chek's book 'How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy.'
It has a simple questionnaire to tell you:
What your individual requirements for eating are.
What level of stress you have which is how you determine what type of exercise you should do to get the best results.
Stress Management Exercises to reduce specific stress you may face.
Also, over the next 4 weeks, I am going to cover Hidden Sources of Fat and Reasons Why You Cant Lose Fat.
You may be able to find something you have been doing that is inhibiting your fat loss results, so stay tuned to the next 4 weeks of newsletters.
By the way.....
I dont make any mo.ney promoting Paul Chek's book.
But I do see hundreds of people getting amazing results because they got this book.
Go to amazon now and get it now
If you already have it, stay tuned to the next 4 newsletters for hidden issues that may be stopping you from sculpting a killer body and flattening your abs forever!
Its the 'one size fits all approach' to exercise, eating and lifestyle.
Look, the majority of nutrition 'experts' today and practically every magazine and email newsletter I have ever seen constantly regurgitate the same guidelines that everyone else has for the past 30 years -- and even though it CLEARLY isn't working, we are inundated with the same generic 'one size fits all' info daily.
However...
YOU are UNIQUE.
Your eating, exercise and lifestyle needs are unique.
You dont buy cookie cutter dresses that every one else is wearing out of a Sears catalog do you?
No, most women I know do a lot of 'research' in fashion magazines and people watching and are expert shoppers.
They are crystal clear on what they will or will not wear.
You dont randomly pick and choose what some anonymous author or editor tells you to wear - do you?
Yet, when it comes to eating & exercise - thats exactly what I see & hear almost daily.
How do you know how unique you are?
Your mom probably gave you some insight in to this as a child...and if she is like my mom, she still tells you how special you are (even as an adult) :-)
But when it comes to eating & exercise, if you are not working with an expert,
I suggest getting Paul Chek's book 'How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy.'
It has a simple questionnaire to tell you:
What your individual requirements for eating are.
What level of stress you have which is how you determine what type of exercise you should do to get the best results.
Stress Management Exercises to reduce specific stress you may face.
Also, over the next 4 weeks, I am going to cover Hidden Sources of Fat and Reasons Why You Cant Lose Fat.
You may be able to find something you have been doing that is inhibiting your fat loss results, so stay tuned to the next 4 weeks of newsletters.
By the way.....
I dont make any mo.ney promoting Paul Chek's book.
But I do see hundreds of people getting amazing results because they got this book.
Go to amazon now and get it now
If you already have it, stay tuned to the next 4 newsletters for hidden issues that may be stopping you from sculpting a killer body and flattening your abs forever!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Mind Body NYC
In case you don't me, here is a little bit of my history that will help you understand what this email is about...
I started training in the martial arts when I was 5 years old.
I lived in India and learned Yoga from real masters between the ages of 19 and 21.
When I came to NYC and developed my business, I created a holistic fitness, nutrition and lifestyle system that would help people not only get healthy and burn fat, but also reduce stress and achieve inner peace.
Yes, even in the middle of the concrete jungle, you can have a sense of inner peace and clarity.
I created four levels of fitness – from mind-body through high performance - and the one I find that offers some of the best benefits for busy New Yorkers is mind-body fitness.
I integrated various mind-body systems like Chi Gong and Yoga, into my own full body workout.
In fact, I teach a morning class several days a week along side the Hudson River down here in the West Village.
Mind-body exercise allows busy people, just like you, to take a moment and bring your attention inward instead of always thinking about everything outside and around you – it allows you to go inside and quiet the mind.
What are the benefits of mind body exercise and what does it have to do with fat loss???
Anytime you are challenged (stressed), you immediately go into a 'Fight or Flight' mode.
This is part of normal life - everyone's life has both support and challenge.
The problem arises when you have non-stop stress from too many sources and your body cannot adapt.
Stress produces cortisol, stress hormone, that interferes with most metabolic processes, and helps you store fat and age prematurely.
Excess cortisol is involved with almost every disease known to man and especially involved in fat distribution and weight gain.
The more stress you encounter and don’t manage properly --> the more your body stores fat and the less your body will be able to burn fat, because managing stress is more of a priority for the human being than weight loss
The more stress, the less your body's ability to tolerate aggressive exercise 9Like fat burning strength or interval training)
So, sometimes the best way to burn fat is to slow down and take it easy.
Allow your body to return to its natural state of balance and metabolic function.
For busy New Yorkers who face stress all day long and need some work-life balance, I teach a simple routine of mind-body exercises that focus on proper breathing patterns and quieting the mind that they can do in the morning or immediately after work.
Some of the benefits of mind-body fitness include:
• Reduce Stress and Manage Cortisol Levels
• Resilience to Everyday Stressors
• Dissolve Emotional Charges
• Balance Emotions
• Enhance Presence and Clarity
• Integrate Body, Mind and Spirit
• Reduce Muscle Tension and Anxiety
• Increase Focus and Sense of Purpose
• Improve Memory and Concentration
• Better Learning & Retention
• Increase Energy
• Improve Health & Wellness
• Reduce Insomnia
• Enhance your Ability to Enjoy Life
• Increased Self Esteem & Self Worth
• Improve Relationship with Self and Others
• Reduce Biological Aging
All of these benefits translate into looking and feeling better about yourself.
Mind Body Exercise will help you store less fat and improve your metabolic function and significantly improve your health.
There are many ways to learn and practice mind-body exercises.
The most obvious is Yoga and Chinese Exercise like Chi Gong.
Another simple way I suggest is to get Paul Chek's book 'How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy' and practice the Energizing Exercises in Chapter 6.
If you live in New York City and want to join me for a morning mind-body workout along the Hudson River, please email me for info and come join us!
Peace Out
I started training in the martial arts when I was 5 years old.
I lived in India and learned Yoga from real masters between the ages of 19 and 21.
When I came to NYC and developed my business, I created a holistic fitness, nutrition and lifestyle system that would help people not only get healthy and burn fat, but also reduce stress and achieve inner peace.
Yes, even in the middle of the concrete jungle, you can have a sense of inner peace and clarity.
I created four levels of fitness – from mind-body through high performance - and the one I find that offers some of the best benefits for busy New Yorkers is mind-body fitness.
I integrated various mind-body systems like Chi Gong and Yoga, into my own full body workout.
In fact, I teach a morning class several days a week along side the Hudson River down here in the West Village.
Mind-body exercise allows busy people, just like you, to take a moment and bring your attention inward instead of always thinking about everything outside and around you – it allows you to go inside and quiet the mind.
What are the benefits of mind body exercise and what does it have to do with fat loss???
Anytime you are challenged (stressed), you immediately go into a 'Fight or Flight' mode.
This is part of normal life - everyone's life has both support and challenge.
The problem arises when you have non-stop stress from too many sources and your body cannot adapt.
Stress produces cortisol, stress hormone, that interferes with most metabolic processes, and helps you store fat and age prematurely.
Excess cortisol is involved with almost every disease known to man and especially involved in fat distribution and weight gain.
The more stress you encounter and don’t manage properly --> the more your body stores fat and the less your body will be able to burn fat, because managing stress is more of a priority for the human being than weight loss
The more stress, the less your body's ability to tolerate aggressive exercise 9Like fat burning strength or interval training)
So, sometimes the best way to burn fat is to slow down and take it easy.
Allow your body to return to its natural state of balance and metabolic function.
For busy New Yorkers who face stress all day long and need some work-life balance, I teach a simple routine of mind-body exercises that focus on proper breathing patterns and quieting the mind that they can do in the morning or immediately after work.
Some of the benefits of mind-body fitness include:
• Reduce Stress and Manage Cortisol Levels
• Resilience to Everyday Stressors
• Dissolve Emotional Charges
• Balance Emotions
• Enhance Presence and Clarity
• Integrate Body, Mind and Spirit
• Reduce Muscle Tension and Anxiety
• Increase Focus and Sense of Purpose
• Improve Memory and Concentration
• Better Learning & Retention
• Increase Energy
• Improve Health & Wellness
• Reduce Insomnia
• Enhance your Ability to Enjoy Life
• Increased Self Esteem & Self Worth
• Improve Relationship with Self and Others
• Reduce Biological Aging
All of these benefits translate into looking and feeling better about yourself.
Mind Body Exercise will help you store less fat and improve your metabolic function and significantly improve your health.
There are many ways to learn and practice mind-body exercises.
The most obvious is Yoga and Chinese Exercise like Chi Gong.
Another simple way I suggest is to get Paul Chek's book 'How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy' and practice the Energizing Exercises in Chapter 6.
If you live in New York City and want to join me for a morning mind-body workout along the Hudson River, please email me for info and come join us!
Peace Out
Friday, May 02, 2008
Thursday, May 01, 2008
New Stealth Chemicals Hidden in Your Food - Articles
New Stealth Chemicals Hidden in Your Food - Articles
Another example of why WHOLE FOODS is superior to anything that comes in a can, bottle or bag or box.
If it wasn't here 10,000 years ago - DON'T EAT IT!
This is also a great reason why you can't trust the Food Manufacturing Industry.
This article also shows us that conventional food manufacturing and the FDA could be the biggest threat to our health and the future of our children.
Another example of why WHOLE FOODS is superior to anything that comes in a can, bottle or bag or box.
If it wasn't here 10,000 years ago - DON'T EAT IT!
This is also a great reason why you can't trust the Food Manufacturing Industry.
This article also shows us that conventional food manufacturing and the FDA could be the biggest threat to our health and the future of our children.
A Pomegranate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
A Pomegranate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Here is an interesting article that explains some of the health benefits of whole foods - in this case, pomegranate. Now, I am not talking about fruit juice or 'POM' that is popular these days. I am talking about the whole fruit and the seeds as well.
There is no substitute for whole foods and since juices that you purchase in stores are pasteurized and are very high in sugars (even naturally occurring fruit sugars), packaged or bottled juices are simply not a good idea.
If you want to lose fat - or want a good snack for your kids - or want something sweet that wont derail your health, fitness and fat loss success, then i suggest finding out WHERE and WHEN you can get your hands on fresh, organic produce.
If I can find fresh, organic foods in the heart of the concrete jungle - then I am sure you can find them wherever you live as well.
Here are some powerful tips that will skyrocket your health -- Go online and find your local green market, Whole Foods or health food store and find out:
WHEN the produce is delivered
WHICH fruits and vegetables are grown locally
WHICH fruits and veggies are in season
Figure out HOW OFTEN you need to go grocery shopping as fresh produce goes bad withing 2-3 dyas
Follow these healthy lifestyle tips and your body will thank you!
Here is an interesting article that explains some of the health benefits of whole foods - in this case, pomegranate. Now, I am not talking about fruit juice or 'POM' that is popular these days. I am talking about the whole fruit and the seeds as well.
There is no substitute for whole foods and since juices that you purchase in stores are pasteurized and are very high in sugars (even naturally occurring fruit sugars), packaged or bottled juices are simply not a good idea.
If you want to lose fat - or want a good snack for your kids - or want something sweet that wont derail your health, fitness and fat loss success, then i suggest finding out WHERE and WHEN you can get your hands on fresh, organic produce.
If I can find fresh, organic foods in the heart of the concrete jungle - then I am sure you can find them wherever you live as well.
Here are some powerful tips that will skyrocket your health -- Go online and find your local green market, Whole Foods or health food store and find out:
WHEN the produce is delivered
WHICH fruits and vegetables are grown locally
WHICH fruits and veggies are in season
Figure out HOW OFTEN you need to go grocery shopping as fresh produce goes bad withing 2-3 dyas
Follow these healthy lifestyle tips and your body will thank you!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Organic NYC
In case you don't know, I live in the Lower East Side of New York City.
It has a reputation for being not only the puck rock, but also the organic foods capital of the US.
There are more organic restaurants and health food stores here than most any other city anywhere.
I love it because I can get almost anything I want, whenever I want it.
I'm going to share with you a couple of my favorite spots for getting organic treats and eco-friendly skincare products....
Now, the treats I eat once in awhile are sweet...
In fact, I can get Strawberry Shortcake, Terra Misu, Coconut Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Mint Milk Shakes and other treats
that have NO DAIRY, NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR and NOTHING ARTIFICIAL!
They are gourmet raw food treats and yes, they are delicious.
In fact, they can be very nutritious...but, they can also be heavy in calories and if you’re not careful, they will make you fat.
If you don’t know much about raw foods, also known as 'living foods' or 'life foods'...then you might be missing out.
A raw foods diet is very trendy right now, but it’s very unnatural.
It is also very unhealthy and built on a faulty premise and more importantly, it doesn't exist in nature.
There are some wonderful raw food people and powerful health benefits to eating raw foods, but overall it’s just
not wise for most people.
Raw foods are loaded with nuts and seeds which are difficult to digest for most.
There is also not enough saturated fat and protein to make it truly healthy.
Be warned - if it’s your first time to these places, raw foodists will try to sway
you into believing that their raw food diet is the one diet that’s perfect for all humanity -
this 'one size fits all' concept is one of the biggest myths and health obstacles people face today.
They do have excellent whole food snacks though that are loaded with enzymes and are nutrient dense.
They also use 'super foods' - foods like acai, maca, goji berries, Irish moss and coconut which are powerhouses of nutrition.
I encourage my clients to check out these places and try their snacks.
If you live in NYC, LA or other major metropolitan area - you are in luck, as raw food restaurants are popping up all over the place.
If you live elsewhere, just do an online search, get a cook book and a few ingredients and
try some of these recipes for yourself.
Here are some of my favorite places and some online resources to help you get started with raw food snacks....
http://www.purefoodandwine.com
http://www.live-live.com
http://www.caravanofdreams.net
http://www.organicavenue.com
http://www.highvibe.com
http://www.jubbslongevity.com
http://www.living-foods.com
http://www.sunfood.com
It has a reputation for being not only the puck rock, but also the organic foods capital of the US.
There are more organic restaurants and health food stores here than most any other city anywhere.
I love it because I can get almost anything I want, whenever I want it.
I'm going to share with you a couple of my favorite spots for getting organic treats and eco-friendly skincare products....
Now, the treats I eat once in awhile are sweet...
In fact, I can get Strawberry Shortcake, Terra Misu, Coconut Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Mint Milk Shakes and other treats
that have NO DAIRY, NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR and NOTHING ARTIFICIAL!
They are gourmet raw food treats and yes, they are delicious.
In fact, they can be very nutritious...but, they can also be heavy in calories and if you’re not careful, they will make you fat.
If you don’t know much about raw foods, also known as 'living foods' or 'life foods'...then you might be missing out.
A raw foods diet is very trendy right now, but it’s very unnatural.
It is also very unhealthy and built on a faulty premise and more importantly, it doesn't exist in nature.
There are some wonderful raw food people and powerful health benefits to eating raw foods, but overall it’s just
not wise for most people.
Raw foods are loaded with nuts and seeds which are difficult to digest for most.
There is also not enough saturated fat and protein to make it truly healthy.
Be warned - if it’s your first time to these places, raw foodists will try to sway
you into believing that their raw food diet is the one diet that’s perfect for all humanity -
this 'one size fits all' concept is one of the biggest myths and health obstacles people face today.
They do have excellent whole food snacks though that are loaded with enzymes and are nutrient dense.
They also use 'super foods' - foods like acai, maca, goji berries, Irish moss and coconut which are powerhouses of nutrition.
I encourage my clients to check out these places and try their snacks.
If you live in NYC, LA or other major metropolitan area - you are in luck, as raw food restaurants are popping up all over the place.
If you live elsewhere, just do an online search, get a cook book and a few ingredients and
try some of these recipes for yourself.
Here are some of my favorite places and some online resources to help you get started with raw food snacks....
http://www.purefoodandwine.com
http://www.live-live.com
http://www.caravanofdreams.net
http://www.organicavenue.com
http://www.highvibe.com
http://www.jubbslongevity.com
http://www.living-foods.com
http://www.sunfood.com
The Most Important Nutrition Study Ever
Do you want to know what many experts consider to be the most important study on nutrition ever done?
Click on the link below to watch a short story on you tube, but you may want to understand the reasons first:
It was the only study ever done to compare eating habits of different cultures around the globe.
It was the only study ever done to compare the effects of industrialized, processed foods compared to organic, whole foods diet within the same people.
It discusses the first stages of degenerative diseases.
It also shows you some of the healthiest Nations in the world.
It is also the basis for biochemical individualization of nutrition - in other words, this study was the first and foremost study ever to demonstrate the importance of eating according to your unique Metabolic Type.
See a short video about this study by clicking HERE!
Click on the link below to watch a short story on you tube, but you may want to understand the reasons first:
It was the only study ever done to compare eating habits of different cultures around the globe.
It was the only study ever done to compare the effects of industrialized, processed foods compared to organic, whole foods diet within the same people.
It discusses the first stages of degenerative diseases.
It also shows you some of the healthiest Nations in the world.
It is also the basis for biochemical individualization of nutrition - in other words, this study was the first and foremost study ever to demonstrate the importance of eating according to your unique Metabolic Type.
See a short video about this study by clicking HERE!
20 Worst Foods in America
I am going to let you in on a secret...
America is not leading the world in obesity, overweight people anymore
We definitely have the largest amount of obese teenagers, but...
Other countries have taken the lead with total obese people and other countries are quickly catching up
Here are 20 reasons why Americans are some of the fattest people on the planet -- and you just gotta laugh
Some of these meals have more calories than what some people eat ALL day long!
There is much more to successful fat loss than how many calories you take in -- the quality of those calories is more important, but even more importantly, the real question to ask is WHY are you eating whatever it is that you are eating?!?!
This article is pretty funny...check it out
20 Worst Foods in America
America is not leading the world in obesity, overweight people anymore
We definitely have the largest amount of obese teenagers, but...
Other countries have taken the lead with total obese people and other countries are quickly catching up
Here are 20 reasons why Americans are some of the fattest people on the planet -- and you just gotta laugh
Some of these meals have more calories than what some people eat ALL day long!
There is much more to successful fat loss than how many calories you take in -- the quality of those calories is more important, but even more importantly, the real question to ask is WHY are you eating whatever it is that you are eating?!?!
This article is pretty funny...check it out
20 Worst Foods in America
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The most Important Nutrition Study ever done
Do you want to know what many experts consider to be the most important study on nutrition ever done?
Click on the link below to watch a short story on you tube, but you may want to understand the reasons first:
It was the only study ever done to compare different cultures around the globe.
It was the only study ever done to compare the effects of industrialized, processed foods compared to organic, whole foods diet within the same people.
It discusses the first stages of degenerative diseases.
It also shows you some of the healthiest Nations in the world.
It is also the basis for biochemical individualization of nutrition - in other words, this study was the first and foremost study ever to demonstrate the importance of eating according to your unique Metabolic Type.
See a short video about this study HERE
Click on the link below to watch a short story on you tube, but you may want to understand the reasons first:
It was the only study ever done to compare different cultures around the globe.
It was the only study ever done to compare the effects of industrialized, processed foods compared to organic, whole foods diet within the same people.
It discusses the first stages of degenerative diseases.
It also shows you some of the healthiest Nations in the world.
It is also the basis for biochemical individualization of nutrition - in other words, this study was the first and foremost study ever to demonstrate the importance of eating according to your unique Metabolic Type.
See a short video about this study HERE
Why don't the French get FAT?
Why don't the French get Fat dammit!?!
I am going to tell you why French people dont get fat
It has to do with their mindset
Mindset is what my upcoming book Fat Loss Psychology is all about
Your mindset is your thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and strategies about how you see and live in this world
mindset is also the number one reason people are unhealthy and why 98% of dieters 'fail'
I will tell you why in a minute - but I am also going to let you in on a secret that might be more important:
Being skinny does not equal being healthy
In fact, being skinny or thin can be very unhealthy
I know lots of people who use extreme methods to get skinny
These methods are promoted in the media
People try these methods because they are popular
The first lesson I teach in my book is FOCUS
Instead of focusing on getting skinny
I suggest something much more empowering - focus is on getting healthy
WHY?
You cannot lose weight to get healthy - You must get healthy in order to lose weight
A simple sift in focus can have profound effects
Now, on to the French...
There are several reasons why they are not as fat as Americans
First they eat more whole foods
Food, in general, in Europe is not as processed as it is in the US
Second, they eat more saturated fats
Third, they enjoy life and are not driven by fear & stress like Americans typically are
Finally, their Mindset!
They use internal cues - such as no longer feeling hungry to stop eating,
reports a new study from Cornell University. Americans tend to use external cues -
such as whether their plate is clean, they have run out of their beverage or
the TV show they're watching is over.
The reason they are not as fat as Americans lies in mainly in their mindset
However, if you are eating non-foods that are grown with synthetic pesticides or have
artificial ingredients you will find it difficult to know when you are done.
The brain has an appestat control system that lets you know when you are done.
The more distracted you are (TV, etc) or the more intoxicated you are (alcohol, food allergies) and the more junk foods you eat,
the more difficult it is for your body to function and your brain to get its signals.
I teach my clients to pay attention and be present when eating.
Having an 'attitude of food gratitude' will help you enjoy and digest your food better
Dont watch TV when eating
Chew your food well
Dont drink when eating
Simple tips = profound results.
Antonio
I am going to tell you why French people dont get fat
It has to do with their mindset
Mindset is what my upcoming book Fat Loss Psychology is all about
Your mindset is your thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and strategies about how you see and live in this world
mindset is also the number one reason people are unhealthy and why 98% of dieters 'fail'
I will tell you why in a minute - but I am also going to let you in on a secret that might be more important:
Being skinny does not equal being healthy
In fact, being skinny or thin can be very unhealthy
I know lots of people who use extreme methods to get skinny
These methods are promoted in the media
People try these methods because they are popular
The first lesson I teach in my book is FOCUS
Instead of focusing on getting skinny
I suggest something much more empowering - focus is on getting healthy
WHY?
You cannot lose weight to get healthy - You must get healthy in order to lose weight
A simple sift in focus can have profound effects
Now, on to the French...
There are several reasons why they are not as fat as Americans
First they eat more whole foods
Food, in general, in Europe is not as processed as it is in the US
Second, they eat more saturated fats
Third, they enjoy life and are not driven by fear & stress like Americans typically are
Finally, their Mindset!
They use internal cues - such as no longer feeling hungry to stop eating,
reports a new study from Cornell University. Americans tend to use external cues -
such as whether their plate is clean, they have run out of their beverage or
the TV show they're watching is over.
The reason they are not as fat as Americans lies in mainly in their mindset
However, if you are eating non-foods that are grown with synthetic pesticides or have
artificial ingredients you will find it difficult to know when you are done.
The brain has an appestat control system that lets you know when you are done.
The more distracted you are (TV, etc) or the more intoxicated you are (alcohol, food allergies) and the more junk foods you eat,
the more difficult it is for your body to function and your brain to get its signals.
I teach my clients to pay attention and be present when eating.
Having an 'attitude of food gratitude' will help you enjoy and digest your food better
Dont watch TV when eating
Chew your food well
Dont drink when eating
Simple tips = profound results.
Antonio
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Best Supplement Ever!
...if you are coming from one of my newsletters...I pasted the links at the bottom of this post.
Here it is
My favorite supplement for burning fat, eliminating PMS and doing SO MUCH MORE!
There are tons of other benefits!
You would have to be a fool (or a vegan) not to use this food.
Here are some of the benefits found in this powerhouse food or supplement:
Improves overall health
Protection against heart disease, depression, bipolar disease, ADD / ADHD, alcoholism,
postpartum depression, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes & arthritis
Promotes optimal LDL to HDL cholesterol ratio
Promotes cellular integrity
Supports energy levels, concentration & mental acuity
Helps promote healthy pregnancy
Maintains normal blood sugar levels
Helps keep tissues & joints healthy
Fights free radical damage
What is it?
Omega 3 fats
The best source of these essential fats is from fish. I generally promote the use of the oil as a
supplement as opposed to eating fish because the oceans have become so polluted and most fish have
heavy metals, petrochemicals and other poisons....sad, but true.
If you want to learn more, check out:
http://www.sas.org.uk/
www.gotmercury.org
I generally prefer cod liver oil because it also has vitamins A & D
Living in NYC and not seeing the sun for the past 6 months can make you a little cranky. So vitamin D is crucial for optimal health & mood and has these benefits:
Essential for a strong skeletal system
Helps regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus
Promotes bone formation and mineralization
Regulates cellular integrity
Promotes healthy immune function
Plays a role in healthy blood sugar levels
Improves mood
Promotes a healthy heart
Helps regulate proper body weight
Helps maintain a healthy reproductive system
Promotes healthy tissue
Helps contribute to an overall sense of well-being
Here are some benefits of Vitamin A:
Helps maintain healthy vision
Promotes healthy thyroid function
Promotes a healthy immune function
Keeps mucous membranes healthy
Promotes normal inflammatory response
The liquid form is superior to capsules
Certain brands are superior to others
For all my readers outside the USA, you may have to do some research.
The brands I get and recommend to my clients are:
www.drrons.com
Dr Ron's is the highest quality product on the market
Dr Ron's also comes as a liquid with a butter oil and cinnamon and it actually taste like candy!
I am not kidding!
www.carlsonlabs.com
Carlson's cod liver oil is exceptional in quality and purity
What about Flax Seed Oil?
Just to clarify a common misconception - flax seed oil is an inferior form of
Omega 3 because you may be getting rancid oil and most people cannot convert
the ALA into DHA and EPA which are the main benefits of fish oil.
There it is folks!
Feel free to email me any fish oil brands you find outside the US and I'll do my best to research the company.
Have a great weekend and talk to you next week
peace
Antonio
Here it is
My favorite supplement for burning fat, eliminating PMS and doing SO MUCH MORE!
There are tons of other benefits!
You would have to be a fool (or a vegan) not to use this food.
Here are some of the benefits found in this powerhouse food or supplement:
Improves overall health
Protection against heart disease, depression, bipolar disease, ADD / ADHD, alcoholism,
postpartum depression, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes & arthritis
Promotes optimal LDL to HDL cholesterol ratio
Promotes cellular integrity
Supports energy levels, concentration & mental acuity
Helps promote healthy pregnancy
Maintains normal blood sugar levels
Helps keep tissues & joints healthy
Fights free radical damage
What is it?
Omega 3 fats
The best source of these essential fats is from fish. I generally promote the use of the oil as a
supplement as opposed to eating fish because the oceans have become so polluted and most fish have
heavy metals, petrochemicals and other poisons....sad, but true.
If you want to learn more, check out:
http://www.sas.org.uk/
www.gotmercury.org
I generally prefer cod liver oil because it also has vitamins A & D
Living in NYC and not seeing the sun for the past 6 months can make you a little cranky. So vitamin D is crucial for optimal health & mood and has these benefits:
Essential for a strong skeletal system
Helps regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus
Promotes bone formation and mineralization
Regulates cellular integrity
Promotes healthy immune function
Plays a role in healthy blood sugar levels
Improves mood
Promotes a healthy heart
Helps regulate proper body weight
Helps maintain a healthy reproductive system
Promotes healthy tissue
Helps contribute to an overall sense of well-being
Here are some benefits of Vitamin A:
Helps maintain healthy vision
Promotes healthy thyroid function
Promotes a healthy immune function
Keeps mucous membranes healthy
Promotes normal inflammatory response
The liquid form is superior to capsules
Certain brands are superior to others
For all my readers outside the USA, you may have to do some research.
The brands I get and recommend to my clients are:
www.drrons.com
Dr Ron's is the highest quality product on the market
Dr Ron's also comes as a liquid with a butter oil and cinnamon and it actually taste like candy!
I am not kidding!
www.carlsonlabs.com
Carlson's cod liver oil is exceptional in quality and purity
What about Flax Seed Oil?
Just to clarify a common misconception - flax seed oil is an inferior form of
Omega 3 because you may be getting rancid oil and most people cannot convert
the ALA into DHA and EPA which are the main benefits of fish oil.
There it is folks!
Feel free to email me any fish oil brands you find outside the US and I'll do my best to research the company.
Have a great weekend and talk to you next week
peace
Antonio
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ready for the Beach?
Are you Ready for the Beach?
Spring time officially started last week and that means 2 things here in NYC:
1) It's still cold, so be patient :-( but you can get excited and start planning! :-)
2) Get the shorts and bikinis out NOW and get ready to hit the beach! Woohoo!!!!
Have you followed the advice in my newsletters?
I get feedback every week from my subscribers and the ones that have followed my tips are getting amazing results.
Here are my top 10 tips to get your beach body now:
1) Eat 4-6 times per day - NO MATTER WHAT!
2) Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day - spaced out in between your meals!
3) Have a very clear reason WHY you want to get in shape and create a new, lean sexy body.
4) The way to stick to your fat loss goals - and not fall off the wagon - is to KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WHY!
5) Keep your WHY on an index card, business card, document on your desktop or in a folder and have it on hand all day long.
6) Visualize your new lean, energetic, sexy body at least twice a day.
7) Make a vision board of the life you are creating and update it often. Have much more than just your body, add all elements of a healthy, fulfilling life to your board - including material items you want (car, clothing, surfboard, etc), spiritual, social, financial, personal, relaionship and your ideal career.
8) Make a plan! How will you create this life? Start with the top 7 steps to get it done!
9) Take action every day - from your top 7 action steps - from exercising, shopping, and spending time with people who support you and share the same values.
10) Appreciate what is working in your life and practice an attitude of gratitude. I coach people in stress management and one of the most important techniques I teach is not only how to cope with challeneges in life, but how to cope with the blessings in life: Count your blessings!
Yes, these are simple tips.
Some of them might be blatantly obvious.
Often, the simple and obvious tips are the most effective.
Don't get caught up in all the details, and don't focus on what you don't want - simply look at the big picture and create a vision for the life you are creating.
Count your blessings and go out and kick ass today!
I have a fr.ee tele-seminar coming up with the author of The Diet Solution so stay tuned....
Yours in Health
Antonio
Professional Stress Crusher
www.BurnSports.com
Spring time officially started last week and that means 2 things here in NYC:
1) It's still cold, so be patient :-( but you can get excited and start planning! :-)
2) Get the shorts and bikinis out NOW and get ready to hit the beach! Woohoo!!!!
Have you followed the advice in my newsletters?
I get feedback every week from my subscribers and the ones that have followed my tips are getting amazing results.
Here are my top 10 tips to get your beach body now:
1) Eat 4-6 times per day - NO MATTER WHAT!
2) Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day - spaced out in between your meals!
3) Have a very clear reason WHY you want to get in shape and create a new, lean sexy body.
4) The way to stick to your fat loss goals - and not fall off the wagon - is to KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WHY!
5) Keep your WHY on an index card, business card, document on your desktop or in a folder and have it on hand all day long.
6) Visualize your new lean, energetic, sexy body at least twice a day.
7) Make a vision board of the life you are creating and update it often. Have much more than just your body, add all elements of a healthy, fulfilling life to your board - including material items you want (car, clothing, surfboard, etc), spiritual, social, financial, personal, relaionship and your ideal career.
8) Make a plan! How will you create this life? Start with the top 7 steps to get it done!
9) Take action every day - from your top 7 action steps - from exercising, shopping, and spending time with people who support you and share the same values.
10) Appreciate what is working in your life and practice an attitude of gratitude. I coach people in stress management and one of the most important techniques I teach is not only how to cope with challeneges in life, but how to cope with the blessings in life: Count your blessings!
Yes, these are simple tips.
Some of them might be blatantly obvious.
Often, the simple and obvious tips are the most effective.
Don't get caught up in all the details, and don't focus on what you don't want - simply look at the big picture and create a vision for the life you are creating.
Count your blessings and go out and kick ass today!
I have a fr.ee tele-seminar coming up with the author of The Diet Solution so stay tuned....
Yours in Health
Antonio
Professional Stress Crusher
www.BurnSports.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink...
What to do about drinking water?
I recommend drinking bottled water from European or other remote lands far away from the U.S. as the cleanest sources of water.
Try to find glass bottles, if you can.
Why?
There are no clean water sources in the U.S.
Glass bottles are healthier, not only for the environment but also for your health.
Plastic bottles leach fake estrogens and other harmful particles (that don't belong in our bodies) into the water and there are serious health problems that arise from this. The longer the water sits in plastic, especially with the heat involved in shipping, the worse it is for you.
Why expensive European brands?
The quality is better and they spend less time in the bottles in shipping and on shelves and therefore are generally healthier.
You can also look into in-home water filtration systems, but they also present some difficulties and some of them waste a lot of water in the process as well.
OMG - But what about the environmental cost of importing something that's available here and plastics are not good for the environment!!!
Remember this -- there is an environmental issue with EVERYTHING you eat, drink or purchase!
So I suggest you make wise decisions that create health for you and the planet. Honestly, how much can you contribute to this planet when your sick and tired from drinking crappy water?
If you sacrifice your health to save the environment, you end up with a healthy planet and sick people.
Why not recycle and save yourself and the planet?
You are the most valuable component to this planet & environment.
The health of the planet is a reflection of its people's health.
When you are healthy, you set an example for others to follow.
So by taking responsibility for your own health, you can do a lot more for the planet than you can when you drink tap water that is full of parasites, heavy metals, PCB's, industrial waste, sewage, petro-chemicals and not to mention the massive quantities of pharmaceuticals that your Brita filter just can't clean.
Three final notes --
1 - Don't be fooled by Dasani or Aquafina - they are made by Coke and Pepsi and are nothing more than toilet water.
2 - If you can't afford bottled water, then get a better job. Seriously, if you can not afford to be healthy, your job sucks. Life is not meant to be a struggle, so get clear on your dreams and using a smart plan, follow them diligently with all your heart & soul, and the money will come. You can do more for this planet the more money you have.
3 - In case you run up against a trendy, neurotic GREEN co-worker who is self-righteous and makes passive aggressive comments about drinking bottled water, remember this --
...their Gap jeans and Nike shoes were made in sweatshops in third world countries where underage and underpaid 'employees' are being exploited
...their Starbucks liquid crack is draining their hormonal system, making them irritable and unable to reproduce and those supersized cups can't be recycled anyway
...their junk food diet is being manufactured by mega-corporate giants who are selling addictive foods and harmful chemicals to children
....the alcohol they drink is a massive waste of natural resources
....and last year when they didn't give a damn about the environment, you were already working out, eating organic and saving the environment....you get the point.
Keep an eye out for new developments in water filtration systems.
Drink clean water & eat organic food from small, local farms and you can do more for the environment when you are healthier.
peace
Antonio
I recommend drinking bottled water from European or other remote lands far away from the U.S. as the cleanest sources of water.
Try to find glass bottles, if you can.
Why?
There are no clean water sources in the U.S.
Glass bottles are healthier, not only for the environment but also for your health.
Plastic bottles leach fake estrogens and other harmful particles (that don't belong in our bodies) into the water and there are serious health problems that arise from this. The longer the water sits in plastic, especially with the heat involved in shipping, the worse it is for you.
Why expensive European brands?
The quality is better and they spend less time in the bottles in shipping and on shelves and therefore are generally healthier.
You can also look into in-home water filtration systems, but they also present some difficulties and some of them waste a lot of water in the process as well.
OMG - But what about the environmental cost of importing something that's available here and plastics are not good for the environment!!!
Remember this -- there is an environmental issue with EVERYTHING you eat, drink or purchase!
So I suggest you make wise decisions that create health for you and the planet. Honestly, how much can you contribute to this planet when your sick and tired from drinking crappy water?
If you sacrifice your health to save the environment, you end up with a healthy planet and sick people.
Why not recycle and save yourself and the planet?
You are the most valuable component to this planet & environment.
The health of the planet is a reflection of its people's health.
When you are healthy, you set an example for others to follow.
So by taking responsibility for your own health, you can do a lot more for the planet than you can when you drink tap water that is full of parasites, heavy metals, PCB's, industrial waste, sewage, petro-chemicals and not to mention the massive quantities of pharmaceuticals that your Brita filter just can't clean.
Three final notes --
1 - Don't be fooled by Dasani or Aquafina - they are made by Coke and Pepsi and are nothing more than toilet water.
2 - If you can't afford bottled water, then get a better job. Seriously, if you can not afford to be healthy, your job sucks. Life is not meant to be a struggle, so get clear on your dreams and using a smart plan, follow them diligently with all your heart & soul, and the money will come. You can do more for this planet the more money you have.
3 - In case you run up against a trendy, neurotic GREEN co-worker who is self-righteous and makes passive aggressive comments about drinking bottled water, remember this --
...their Gap jeans and Nike shoes were made in sweatshops in third world countries where underage and underpaid 'employees' are being exploited
...their Starbucks liquid crack is draining their hormonal system, making them irritable and unable to reproduce and those supersized cups can't be recycled anyway
...their junk food diet is being manufactured by mega-corporate giants who are selling addictive foods and harmful chemicals to children
....the alcohol they drink is a massive waste of natural resources
....and last year when they didn't give a damn about the environment, you were already working out, eating organic and saving the environment....you get the point.
Keep an eye out for new developments in water filtration systems.
Drink clean water & eat organic food from small, local farms and you can do more for the environment when you are healthier.
peace
Antonio
Drugs in Your Drinking Water
Would you like drugs with your drinking water?
You may have heard about this by now, but it's something everyone needs to know about.
A wide variety of pharmaceutical drugs have been found in drinking water supplies across the U.S in 24 major metropolitan areas - from Southern California to New York, Philly, Detroit and Louisville...to name a few.
The Associated Press completed an extensive research project and surveyed the nation's 50 largest cities and here is what they came up with:
* Officials in Philadelphia said testing there discovered 56 pharmaceuticals or byproducts in treated drinking water, including medicines for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems. Sixty-three pharmaceuticals or byproducts were found in the city's watersheds.
* Anti-epileptic and anti-anxiety medications were detected in a portion of the treated drinking water for 18.5 million people in Southern California.
* Researchers found metabolized angina medicine and the mood-stabilizers in drinking water from a water treatment plant Northern New Jersey which serves 850,000 people.
* A sex hormone was detected in San Francisco's drinking water.
* The drinking water for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas tested positive for six pharmaceuticals.
* Three medications, including an antibiotic, were found in drinking water supplied to Tucson, Ariz.
* How about New York City which has a reputation for the best drinking water in the country? They found trace concentrations of 16 medications including heart medicine, infection fighters, estrogen, anti-convulsants, a mood stabilizer and a tranquilizer.
This is just a small portion of the reports findings.
How do drugs end up in our water?
Simple, they pass through the body and end up in your toilet, which eventually ends up back into your drinking water.
Awesome! ;)
I don't know about you, but I'm not drinking that kind of water. I would imagine that you feel the same way.
And let's not forget chlorine and fluoride. Do a little research yourself and you may be surprised what you find. There's evidence that adding chlorine makes some pharmaceuticals more toxic.
If you know me, you know I have been saying this for years and it's finally hitting the mainstream.
So what's the solution for drinking water?
* Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.
* Don't drink tap water. Drink clean, spring water from European sources, in glass bottles if you can.
* If you can't get clean spring water, then add a tiny pinch of Celtic Sea Salt to your water bottles.
Now, I know some people are going to whine about how plastic bottles are not good for the environment - and anything being shipped overseas is a waste of natural resources.
So just wait until Wednesday for my next newsletter covering these specific environmental issues that everyone 'going green' needs to hear.
Until next time, don't drink toilet water and talk soon
You may have heard about this by now, but it's something everyone needs to know about.
A wide variety of pharmaceutical drugs have been found in drinking water supplies across the U.S in 24 major metropolitan areas - from Southern California to New York, Philly, Detroit and Louisville...to name a few.
The Associated Press completed an extensive research project and surveyed the nation's 50 largest cities and here is what they came up with:
* Officials in Philadelphia said testing there discovered 56 pharmaceuticals or byproducts in treated drinking water, including medicines for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems. Sixty-three pharmaceuticals or byproducts were found in the city's watersheds.
* Anti-epileptic and anti-anxiety medications were detected in a portion of the treated drinking water for 18.5 million people in Southern California.
* Researchers found metabolized angina medicine and the mood-stabilizers in drinking water from a water treatment plant Northern New Jersey which serves 850,000 people.
* A sex hormone was detected in San Francisco's drinking water.
* The drinking water for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas tested positive for six pharmaceuticals.
* Three medications, including an antibiotic, were found in drinking water supplied to Tucson, Ariz.
* How about New York City which has a reputation for the best drinking water in the country? They found trace concentrations of 16 medications including heart medicine, infection fighters, estrogen, anti-convulsants, a mood stabilizer and a tranquilizer.
This is just a small portion of the reports findings.
How do drugs end up in our water?
Simple, they pass through the body and end up in your toilet, which eventually ends up back into your drinking water.
Awesome! ;)
I don't know about you, but I'm not drinking that kind of water. I would imagine that you feel the same way.
And let's not forget chlorine and fluoride. Do a little research yourself and you may be surprised what you find. There's evidence that adding chlorine makes some pharmaceuticals more toxic.
If you know me, you know I have been saying this for years and it's finally hitting the mainstream.
So what's the solution for drinking water?
* Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.
* Don't drink tap water. Drink clean, spring water from European sources, in glass bottles if you can.
* If you can't get clean spring water, then add a tiny pinch of Celtic Sea Salt to your water bottles.
Now, I know some people are going to whine about how plastic bottles are not good for the environment - and anything being shipped overseas is a waste of natural resources.
So just wait until Wednesday for my next newsletter covering these specific environmental issues that everyone 'going green' needs to hear.
Until next time, don't drink toilet water and talk soon
Friday, February 29, 2008
5 Steps to Success
I know it's been awhile since my last newsletter.
The reason is that I have been super busy with all my amazing clients and I am finishing up my book Fat Loss Psychology.
Just so you know, I am also working on a multi-media cook book. It's going to be really cool!
Here are your top 5 Secrets to Success in Health, Fitness and Permanent Fat Loss.
1. Planning & Preparation - You must plan your shopping, food prep and cooking. You may want to cook for 2-3 meals at a time. You don't have to become Bravo's Top Chef, but you also don't want to be Chef Boyardee. If you want success, take responsibility by planning your shopping, prep and cooking times, or hire a personal chef.
2. Planning your Workouts in advance. It's simple. Go to Outlook or your Daily Planner now and block out the days and times you WILL workout. Don't try to 'find' the time - 'make' the time and it will happen. Workout with friends or get outdoors with family and friends and go hiking or play at the beach.
3. Managing your Self. You can't manage your health until you can manage your self. Also, you can't manage time, but you can manage your energy and your schedule. How much time do you spend alone quieting your mind? Do you practice some form of meditation or prayer? Do you visualize the health, vitality and the sculpted body you are creating? Managing your self involves planning your life - your ideal life that you would love to live. It also involves managing your energy, your workouts, your eating, your weekends, your vacations and who you spend time with. This is a critical step to having a healthy, fulfilling life.
4. Eat 4 - 6 times each day - NO MATTER WHAT. The most common reasons people are overweight, unhealthy, depressed and can't stick to their goals is because they skip meals. You cannot lose fat, get healthy or improve your health & energy levels if you skip meals - so eat often.
5. Pay Attention! Every meal and exercise session will produce physical and mental/emotional response. The food you eat becomes your hormones. Your hormones are your emotions. You cannot manage your health until you can manage your emotions. Eat fresh, whole organic foods and notice what meals do to you afterwards. Do you get craggy, sleepy and have mood swings? Do you feel focused, centered with balanced emotions and have good mental clarity and energy for 3-4 hours?
Many people are desperately searching and mistakenly believe 'the answer' to looking and feeling good is losing weight. This may be popular, but it's totally false.
The majority of people who lose w.e.i.g.h.t, do it using very unhealthy methods that have devastating effects on the metabolism. In fact, 98% of those people gain it back and have now damaged their metabolism.
'Losing w.e.i.g.h.t' and looking good happen when you do the right thing and take responsibility for your life and improve your health.
Feeling good comes from having clarity and a balanced perspective, setting & achieving specific goals and living from your heart. It is impossible to have that when you eat crappy foods, skip meals and do excessive amounts of cardio.
Follow these 5 simple tips and consider yourself successful.
The reason is that I have been super busy with all my amazing clients and I am finishing up my book Fat Loss Psychology.
Just so you know, I am also working on a multi-media cook book. It's going to be really cool!
Here are your top 5 Secrets to Success in Health, Fitness and Permanent Fat Loss.
1. Planning & Preparation - You must plan your shopping, food prep and cooking. You may want to cook for 2-3 meals at a time. You don't have to become Bravo's Top Chef, but you also don't want to be Chef Boyardee. If you want success, take responsibility by planning your shopping, prep and cooking times, or hire a personal chef.
2. Planning your Workouts in advance. It's simple. Go to Outlook or your Daily Planner now and block out the days and times you WILL workout. Don't try to 'find' the time - 'make' the time and it will happen. Workout with friends or get outdoors with family and friends and go hiking or play at the beach.
3. Managing your Self. You can't manage your health until you can manage your self. Also, you can't manage time, but you can manage your energy and your schedule. How much time do you spend alone quieting your mind? Do you practice some form of meditation or prayer? Do you visualize the health, vitality and the sculpted body you are creating? Managing your self involves planning your life - your ideal life that you would love to live. It also involves managing your energy, your workouts, your eating, your weekends, your vacations and who you spend time with. This is a critical step to having a healthy, fulfilling life.
4. Eat 4 - 6 times each day - NO MATTER WHAT. The most common reasons people are overweight, unhealthy, depressed and can't stick to their goals is because they skip meals. You cannot lose fat, get healthy or improve your health & energy levels if you skip meals - so eat often.
5. Pay Attention! Every meal and exercise session will produce physical and mental/emotional response. The food you eat becomes your hormones. Your hormones are your emotions. You cannot manage your health until you can manage your emotions. Eat fresh, whole organic foods and notice what meals do to you afterwards. Do you get craggy, sleepy and have mood swings? Do you feel focused, centered with balanced emotions and have good mental clarity and energy for 3-4 hours?
Many people are desperately searching and mistakenly believe 'the answer' to looking and feeling good is losing weight. This may be popular, but it's totally false.
The majority of people who lose w.e.i.g.h.t, do it using very unhealthy methods that have devastating effects on the metabolism. In fact, 98% of those people gain it back and have now damaged their metabolism.
'Losing w.e.i.g.h.t' and looking good happen when you do the right thing and take responsibility for your life and improve your health.
Feeling good comes from having clarity and a balanced perspective, setting & achieving specific goals and living from your heart. It is impossible to have that when you eat crappy foods, skip meals and do excessive amounts of cardio.
Follow these 5 simple tips and consider yourself successful.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Are Your Beauty Products Making You Fat?
The world 'organic' is not carefully regulated on personal skincare and beauty products like it is used on food.
These days, because government policy is heavily influenced by food manufacturing industries, the only way to know what you are truly getting is to do a little research into the companies you purchase to see if they are truly organic.
If you want to be healthy and lose fat, eating organic and using organic skincare products is essential.
Why?
Your body stores toxins in fat.
If your skincare products do not have the green USDA label on it, your products most likely contain synthetic ingredients (toxins) that are making you fat, tired and may cause serious damage to your reproductive system as well as give you cancer.
Government, industry and academic studies consistently show that ingredients in common skincare products are linked to cancer, developmental /reproductive toxicity, alleriges & other immunotoxic issues, neurotoxic (poisonous to the brain), endocrine disruptors (damage your homronal system), persistant and bio-accumulation, organ system toxicity, skin/eye/lung irritation and may have other contamination issues.
There are huge loopholes in the public health laws governing these industries that allow manufacturers to include toxic ingredients and not list them, including those which are illegal and well known to be toxic and carcinogenic - even things like lead, mercury, and placenta.
Commercially produced skincare, frangrances and 'beauty' products may be destroying your health and your ability to lose weight and get pregnant.
The avergae American woman actually ingests (eats) about 5 lbs of make up through her skin each year. The popular saying 'You Are What You Eat' takes on a whole new meaning here, doesn't it?
If you want to be healthy, lose fat, improve your mood, brain chemistry and prevent disease - go organic. Not just in your food, but in your skincare and beauty products.
Here is a list of websites with REAL healthy, organic products that are safe for you, your baby and our planet.
www.iamapeacekeeper.com
www.safecosmetics.org
www.store.annabellina.com
www.greenproductsalliance.com
www.aubrey-organics.com
www.bestorganicsforhealth.com
www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org - click on Cosmetics Companies and Breast Cancer
www.cosmeticsdatabase.com
www.ewg.org
www.organicconsumers.org
www.mercola.com
Remember, if you want to be successful in health, fitness and permanent fat loss - you need 3 things:
The Right Nutrition
The Right Exercise
The Right Mindset
Part of having the right mindset is knowledge. Knowledge of the companies you are supporting and making sure that the stuff you put on your skin and in your body are naturally pure, free from harmful chemicals that will disrupt your hormomal system's ability to burn fat and be healthy.
Happy shopping!
Antonio
These days, because government policy is heavily influenced by food manufacturing industries, the only way to know what you are truly getting is to do a little research into the companies you purchase to see if they are truly organic.
If you want to be healthy and lose fat, eating organic and using organic skincare products is essential.
Why?
Your body stores toxins in fat.
If your skincare products do not have the green USDA label on it, your products most likely contain synthetic ingredients (toxins) that are making you fat, tired and may cause serious damage to your reproductive system as well as give you cancer.
Government, industry and academic studies consistently show that ingredients in common skincare products are linked to cancer, developmental /reproductive toxicity, alleriges & other immunotoxic issues, neurotoxic (poisonous to the brain), endocrine disruptors (damage your homronal system), persistant and bio-accumulation, organ system toxicity, skin/eye/lung irritation and may have other contamination issues.
There are huge loopholes in the public health laws governing these industries that allow manufacturers to include toxic ingredients and not list them, including those which are illegal and well known to be toxic and carcinogenic - even things like lead, mercury, and placenta.
Commercially produced skincare, frangrances and 'beauty' products may be destroying your health and your ability to lose weight and get pregnant.
The avergae American woman actually ingests (eats) about 5 lbs of make up through her skin each year. The popular saying 'You Are What You Eat' takes on a whole new meaning here, doesn't it?
If you want to be healthy, lose fat, improve your mood, brain chemistry and prevent disease - go organic. Not just in your food, but in your skincare and beauty products.
Here is a list of websites with REAL healthy, organic products that are safe for you, your baby and our planet.
www.iamapeacekeeper.com
www.safecosmetics.org
www.store.annabellina.com
www.greenproductsalliance.com
www.aubrey-organics.com
www.bestorganicsforhealth.com
www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org - click on Cosmetics Companies and Breast Cancer
www.cosmeticsdatabase.com
www.ewg.org
www.organicconsumers.org
www.mercola.com
Remember, if you want to be successful in health, fitness and permanent fat loss - you need 3 things:
The Right Nutrition
The Right Exercise
The Right Mindset
Part of having the right mindset is knowledge. Knowledge of the companies you are supporting and making sure that the stuff you put on your skin and in your body are naturally pure, free from harmful chemicals that will disrupt your hormomal system's ability to burn fat and be healthy.
Happy shopping!
Antonio
Monday, February 11, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Bloating and Gas and Farting - Oh My!
You giggle about it with friends, but you would never do it on a date.
You can’t stand it when your fiancé does it, but…
Would you like to know what causes gas, bloating & farting?
More importantly, would you like to know how to stop it????
FOOD SENSITIVITY
Flatulence, a.k.a farting (go ahead say it! You know it’s funny!) is one of the best indicators of food sensitivities / intolerance.
Some flatulence (flatus, wind or gas) is a normal once in a while. It's a product of all mammals’ digestive process; if you have a dog then you know what I mean. It’s basically methane - a colorless, odorless gas – that should pass easily, should not feel hot or stink up the place!
If you feel pressure or heat, or if you are constantly making jokes about your boyfriends’ Dutch oven, this may be a sign of not digesting certain foods properly and that slowly damages the digestive system. Gaining weight will happen, but is the least of your worries in this case.
Keep a food journal and notice what happens immediately and for 2-3 hours after you eat. Look for bloating, gas, farting, mood swings, acne and fatigue.
You'll be doing yourself a favor and, more importantly, you can avoid possible serious health risks if you want to be lean, have children and live a long and fulfilling life.
FIBER
Some people suggest 20 to 40 grams of fiber daily are an essential part of a healthy diet! But as I discuss in my BLOG – this ONE SIZE FITS ALL approach to eating doesn’t work. Some people may need more, some people less.
Many people over 35 have digestive systems that are simply too weak to digest raw vegetables. Yes, some fruits & vegetables should be eaten raw, but until your inner ecosystem is healthy, you may have trouble digesting raw vegetables.
I suggest lightly cooking vegetables by baking, simmering, sautéing or lightly steaming them to make them more digestible. You can also use butter or coconut oil to make them more nutritious and delicious.
DYSFUNCTIONAL DIGESTION
Most people over 35 have a dysfunctional digestive system. Years of dieting, diet sodas, coffee, sugar, unmanaged stress and artificial/synthetic ingredients in processed foods have damaged their metabolism.
I have most of my clients over 35 take a Digestive Enzyme until we figure out exactly what’s going on. My favorite is Support Digestion from www.BioMatrixOne.com
GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
Gluten is the protein found in most grains except buckwheat, millet, rice and corn. Gluten intolerance is very common and found most frequently in people with Irish, English, Scottish, Scandinavian, Northern European and Eastern European backgrounds.
The best way to discover if you are intolerant, is to cut out breads, pasta's and all grains for 2-3 months. After 90 days add a small of gluten back into your diet. If you show any signs and symptoms, then you are gluten intolerant.
If you cut out grains and processed carbs for just a few weeks, YOU WILL LOSE FAT - since all carbs are sugars!
If you really want to eat grains, you can purchase gluten free products (breads, rice pasta's, bars, crackers, etc) from Whole Foods.
You can visit websites such as these to order gluten free products online.
www.glutenfree-supermarket.com
www.glutenfreeda.com
www.foodchoices.com
You can’t stand it when your fiancé does it, but…
Would you like to know what causes gas, bloating & farting?
More importantly, would you like to know how to stop it????
FOOD SENSITIVITY
Flatulence, a.k.a farting (go ahead say it! You know it’s funny!) is one of the best indicators of food sensitivities / intolerance.
Some flatulence (flatus, wind or gas) is a normal once in a while. It's a product of all mammals’ digestive process; if you have a dog then you know what I mean. It’s basically methane - a colorless, odorless gas – that should pass easily, should not feel hot or stink up the place!
If you feel pressure or heat, or if you are constantly making jokes about your boyfriends’ Dutch oven, this may be a sign of not digesting certain foods properly and that slowly damages the digestive system. Gaining weight will happen, but is the least of your worries in this case.
Keep a food journal and notice what happens immediately and for 2-3 hours after you eat. Look for bloating, gas, farting, mood swings, acne and fatigue.
You'll be doing yourself a favor and, more importantly, you can avoid possible serious health risks if you want to be lean, have children and live a long and fulfilling life.
FIBER
Some people suggest 20 to 40 grams of fiber daily are an essential part of a healthy diet! But as I discuss in my BLOG – this ONE SIZE FITS ALL approach to eating doesn’t work. Some people may need more, some people less.
Many people over 35 have digestive systems that are simply too weak to digest raw vegetables. Yes, some fruits & vegetables should be eaten raw, but until your inner ecosystem is healthy, you may have trouble digesting raw vegetables.
I suggest lightly cooking vegetables by baking, simmering, sautéing or lightly steaming them to make them more digestible. You can also use butter or coconut oil to make them more nutritious and delicious.
DYSFUNCTIONAL DIGESTION
Most people over 35 have a dysfunctional digestive system. Years of dieting, diet sodas, coffee, sugar, unmanaged stress and artificial/synthetic ingredients in processed foods have damaged their metabolism.
I have most of my clients over 35 take a Digestive Enzyme until we figure out exactly what’s going on. My favorite is Support Digestion from www.BioMatrixOne.com
GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
Gluten is the protein found in most grains except buckwheat, millet, rice and corn. Gluten intolerance is very common and found most frequently in people with Irish, English, Scottish, Scandinavian, Northern European and Eastern European backgrounds.
The best way to discover if you are intolerant, is to cut out breads, pasta's and all grains for 2-3 months. After 90 days add a small of gluten back into your diet. If you show any signs and symptoms, then you are gluten intolerant.
If you cut out grains and processed carbs for just a few weeks, YOU WILL LOSE FAT - since all carbs are sugars!
If you really want to eat grains, you can purchase gluten free products (breads, rice pasta's, bars, crackers, etc) from Whole Foods.
You can visit websites such as these to order gluten free products online.
www.glutenfree-supermarket.com
www.glutenfreeda.com
www.foodchoices.com
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