Raina,
My husband and I began a business 30 days ago in Health and Wellness with one of the #1 company. Part of our business is training in Nutrition so that we can help be Nutritional Coaches for other people.
What I find unique about this company is that I can actually use the products.
I suffer from allergies to a host of things. I guess you can say that I am blessed not to be able to process synthetic foods, food coloring, etc. For 7 years we have been living as Organic as possible and spending over $600/month in supplements (that is another story). With this program I have reduced that alone to $100/month. Which is awesome for us!
I can't do weight watchers because the preservatives, artificial flavors and colors will break me out in hives all over the place as well as a host of other medical problems.
We decided to choose this company because the products are mostly Organic and in 30 days I have been able to go from a size 8 to a 6. My husband has gone from 190 lbs to 160 lbs. So, we definitely see all the results others do on the products.
Some of the things I have learned while training in Nutrition is:
~ You need to drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces EVERY Day! You should eat a 400 calorie meal every 3-4 hours.
~ Obesity is on the rise all over the world. One article in USA Today even referenced a study that found that 44% of American physicians are overweight. Some estimate that approximately 60-80% of Americans are overweight. Do you know your BMI? (Body Mass Index) Your weight X 703 Divide by Height in Inches and again Dive by height in inches. (I.e. George is 5’7” and weighs 155. His BMI is 24.3) Did you know that 25 – 29.9 is considered overweight? And that above that is considered Obese.
~ In 2002 Harvard University declared that fat was an organ. Harvard said that the fat in humans has started to behave like and organ and that the cells were becoming overloaded with toxic sludge and pumping it back into the blood stream much like the heart pumps blood.
~ Although some reports suggest that there are more than approximately 70,000 different toxins out there, the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia found that in a study on 3000 people there were over 90 contaminants in the blood and urine of test subjects. Ultimately, the body is unable to naturally deal with impurities.
~ When Harvard declared fat was an organ, the reasoned that impurities are coming into the body and getting encapsulated in fat and water to protect our vital organs. National Geographic said that we have a war within us due to toxicity.
~ Toxins come into our body from air we breathe, which has everything in it from car exhaust to second hand smoke to industrials exhaust, pollen, dander, mold and much, much more. Toxins also come in from food in the form of pesticides, herbicides, hormones, additives and preservatives. Additionally, toxins come in via cosmetics, skin creams and lotions. Toxins are everywhere.
~ The body is so complex that every food we eat has a cause and effect. When food enters the body it is broken down into molecules. These molecules are building blocks of your illness or health. Every drink you consume, every mouthful you chew is directly related to your overall wellness.
~ By most estimates people are walking around with 5 to 30 pounds of toxic waste material in their colon and intestines. This will become detrimental to our overall health. The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of cancers are nutritionally preventable.
~ The majority of foods including vegetables and fruits lack sufficient vitamins due to over-farming and depletion of land. Although our need for vitamins is increasing, our need for calories is decreasing because this is the most sedentary humans have ever been throughout history.
~ While people turn to magic pills full of toxins and potions, there is sound evidence to show that some simple daily disciplines can truly change your body and your life. These techniques can help achieve more energy, more vitality; more lean muscle and can literally slow down the aging process all without gimmick.
~ No matter where you are at, you are a starting point! No one says you have to be thin, but if you want to live a long, fulfilling life you must be healthy.
~ You need to clean the junk out first and then add the healthy parts to lifestyle, otherwise you will continue on a dieting yo-yo. You don't take a muddy glass and put clean water in it to drink, so why would you with your body!
Last I leave you with some videos…
www.drdrgivemethetruth.com
www.cleansedforlife.com
HTH - I know it's a lot of information, but I really enjoy learning it and sharing it with others. If you want to know more.. just send me a private message and we can talk more later.
Jenn
Mama to Bryce~9 Austin~7 Taylor~2