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How I Did It - Quit Smoking

Wanda S. Fox — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:07 +0000

The thing that most non-smokers don’t understand is that a smoker LOVES to smoke. Smoking for a smoker is a wonderfully fulfilling and pleasurable addiction. It is there after every meal, after every crying jag, along with every drink at a bar, after every tense situation, during all those cups of coffee, during all those phone calls, etc. Smoking becomes an absolutely essential part of our lives, a part of our existence. It’s there for us man! It is our coping and pleasure buddy. It doesn’t matter if it stinks, costs a fortune, burns holes in our clothes, makes us stand outside in all types of horrible weather like social outcasts. It’s worth it. It makes us feel better. It gives us pleasure. WE GOTTA HAVE IT.

I was a smoker for many years. I don’t really know why I decided to try Chantix, but I did. And, to tell you the truth, I really wasn’t that dedicated to stopping. The day I was supposed to stop smoking on the Chantix program, I didn’t. But, I kept on taking the Chantix. Then one day I woke up and realized that I was out of cigarettes. I thought to myself, “Ok, this is stupid. You are either going to stop taking the Chantix and go get some cigarettes or try not to smoke.” I decided not to smoke. Correction, I decided to TRY not to smoke. Then by crackie, the longer I didn’t smoke, the more I realized, I just might be able to pull this off! Anytime I got a “surge urge” to smoke – the Chantix gave me the edge to push it out of my mind. And do you know what? It worked. I did it!

Maybe it was the extra influx of oxygen in my brain from not smoking (I don’t know), I began to think about and analyze this “buddy” I had had in my life for so many years and I began to see him as he really was. HE WAS NOT MY BUDDY AT ALL! He was someone that was on my back, trying to pull me down. He was like an old friend from high school that didn’t turn out too well but still came around and wanted to borrow money or come over to your house to smoke and drink. You still liked him and all, but you needed to move on! So, I decided just to kick his fanny to the curb, and it didn’t matter how much I loved him. It didn’t matter what all we had been through together because he was killing me, and he had to go. Door Slammed!

Call it crazy, but it has worked. For all of you who need to stop smoking-find a way to quit–even if you have to personalize your habit by calling him a friend like I did. Find your button. Find your key to never smoking another cigarette again. Kick it to the curb! SLAM THE DOOR! You CAN do it. No, it’s not easy but again I tell you it CAN be done. As an ex-smoker, I’ll be pulling for you.

How To Eat A Healthy Diet

Wanda S. Fox — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:08:37 +0000

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/basics-of-healthy-living.aspx

THE UNHAPPY TRUTH ABOUT SODA

Felecia Martin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:36:26 +0000

Click here to read. http://www.therealbears.org/

PRATTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS MANE EVENT

Lisa Atwell — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:02:53 +0000

PRATTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM IS HOSTING IT'S "MANE EVENT". This is a 5k/fun run. The event will be held on October 8th at 8:00 a.m. Pre-register at http://www.sonshinedesign.biz/templates/blankwh/details.asp?id=50886&PID=882790. You can also sign up to sponsor. This is the main fund raiser for the cross country team. This is a hard working group of girls and guys who give this sport their all. Last weekend they brought the first trophy to the school for cross country. The boys received 1st overall and the girls team received 3rd place. Please pass info along to anyone who might be interested in participating. If I can be of assistance to you please call

Lisa Atwell
334-207-4231

Becky Payne's Story

Felecia Martin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:02:47 +0000

Back in July 2010, at the mandatory meeting for City employees regarding upcoming changes to insurance, etc., we were told that the insurance premium would be going up after the first of the year 2011 for all smokers. My being a smoker for 30 years, this news at first seemed unfair. But the more I pondered on it; I had to admit that I would be a FOOL to continue buying the cigarettes and then a bigger fool to spend more money on my health insurance because I refused to stop doing what was harming my health. So, I decided to get my mindset on becoming an EX and kick the Nicodemon habit once and for all. So I set out to investigate my options of purchasing an aid to quit smoking, OTC or perhaps a prescription – either way, I would be spending more of my hard-earned money to get help on quitting. After researching side effects and reviews of the various aids available out there, I opted to find a natural way to quit and I opted to invest in Smoke-Away system. I also joined an online forum for people who are EX-smokers or want to be and learned many tips and received much-needed encouragement from fellow quitters. I set my goal date and prior to that date, I started weaning myself off of cigarettes, skipping the usual after meal smoke or prolonging the intervals between my smoke breaks until I was smoking less per day, each day. By the time my quit date arrived I was "conditioned” and ready to do it. My goal date was January 1, 2011, but I cheated myself a couple cigarettes between the 1st and the 3rd. On January 3, 2011, I lit up my last cigarette and vowed to live by "N.O.P.E.” (Not One Puff Ever). I even had my husband to assist me in performing a small bonfire to burn that last pack of smokes (just in case) and say Goodbye to smoking for good! It has now been over a year ~ I feel so much better and I no longer have that annoying "smoker's cough”, among many other advantages. I have a widget that tallies up my cigarettes I have NOT smoked and how much money I have saved…my stats are e-mailed to me daily and I hold myself accountable by posting my progress on my Facebook page.

In my effort to quit smoking, I was also aware that smokers who quit usually gain quite a bit of weight because they then begin to eat in place of smoking and then everything tastes so much better, so therefore overeating can be a substitute for giving up smoking. I did not want to do that, as I already needed to shed quite a few extra pounds as it was. So, I decided to focus my attention on my health – not just quitting smoking. I began to educate myself on eating low cholesterol and low fat. That's when I discovered Hungry Girl and I learned many new dishes that were lower in calories than what I had been eating and the portions were ample enough to fill me up at much less the cost in calories than traditional recipes. I used myfitnesspal.com to keep up with my calorie intake and logged my exercise. I managed to lose 25 pounds in 6 months and have been able to maintain that weight loss to date. I still have more to lose, and that is my focus for 2012.

When people ask me how did I quit smoking and lose the weight, I tell them that the City of Montgomery helped me to do it! If not for the City's initiatives, AND the required Health Assessments, I don't think I would be where I am now. For that, I am very thankful!

Becky Payne, Clerk IV
Administrative Division
Montgomery Police Department

Russell Elebash Testimonial

Wanda S. Fox — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:00:47 +0000

May 24, 2010. You know how you can recall where you were and what you were doing when something important happens in your life. May 24, 2010, I was sitting in Court once again even though my divorce was final on February 7, 2007 (another one of those dates you don’t forget) after my marriage of 27 years had ended. Those 3 years were pretty tough with a lot of adjustments I never thought I would have to make. During those 3 years I just didn’t care about myself anymore, too much other stuff to concentrate on; then came May 24, 2010. When I left the courtroom that day, after once again having the Judge ruling in my favor, I decided that it was now time for me to take responsibility for my life. I was disgusted with myself and the way I looked. I was going to do something about it tomorrow – and this tomorrow really was the next day. I started walking the morning of the very next day. Since that day in May, 2010, I have walked over 1,700 miles, which includes three half-marathons. You don’t have to be a runner to lose weight, nor do you have to be a runner to participate in a half-marathon. When I started, I never thought it would take me a year to lose the weight. Luckily I didn’t look that far in the future and took it a day and a week at a time. I would go for two or three months without weighing because if the number didn’t make me happy I was afraid I would give up. Instead I just kept on walking. I tried to walk about 2.5 miles 3 times during the work week and then on the weekends I really pushed myself. Of course, I started out with short distances. If I could only explain how important a good support group is. I work in the legal department and around the 1st of June, 2010, about two months after I had made up my mind to get my body back in shape, the entire legal department decided we would participate in Montgomery’s 2nd half-marathon together. What a great motivator that was; having people that had the same goal. We would compare how far we had walked over the weekend each Monday. Everyone supported everyone else. It was a goal that we wanted to accomplish as a group and it was such a fantastic motivator for me. AND, we did accomplish that goal. Our times varied tremendously, but this was not about competing with each other, this was about each person competing with himself or herself, having their own personal goal and the others supporting that goal. Our goal was to finish the half and we all did. I am now participating in the City’s fitness class held two nights a week. For the first couple of weeks, I was the biggest whiner in the class. However, now I look forward to it. I have found that I have more energy when I get home so I get more done once I do get home. My daughter and son are so proud of me. They couldn’t believe their fat, old mom was able to finish the half. My daughter then decided it was time for her to participate in a half so we did the half in Seaside in March of 2011 together. And I use the word together very loosely. We started the half together and the next time I saw her was when she was waiting for me at the finish line, well rested by this time I might add. But, once again, my goal was to finish and improve my time, which I did. On October 1st of this year, my daughter and I participated in Montgomery’s 3rd half-marathon and my son ran the 5K. Our next goal is for my daughter to do a full marathon in New Orleans in March of 2012 and my son and I will participate in the half. I am beginning to do a little running and am hoping that possibly by March I can run the majority of the New Orleans half. I know the true runners that are reading this are falling over laughing but I have never been a runner and it takes a while for a fat, old woman to get in that good of shape. But I am continuing to work on it – baby steps. And, I guess I have served as an example to my children. Wow. At my age, I am inspiring them to participate in these activities and they are 25 and 21. That says a lot about one’s influence as a parent, no matter what the age of the child. I was diagnosed as being a pre-diabetic and having high blood pressure in the past couple of years as well. I am now off of my blood pressure medication and hope to be off my pre-diabetes medication very soon AND that means I never became a diabetic. Had I continued on the path I was on, there is no question that I would have become a diabetic and would have had to stay on the blood pressure medication as well. The benefits of weight loss are so abundant. Okay, I know you are totally bored with my story by now. You want to know how I did it. Unfortunately you know how the doctor always says "diet and exercise.” Well, that is how I did it. I want to preface this with the fact that you must decide for yourself. You have got to be ready. Something has to click. No matter how much your doctor tells you, or your spouse, or your children, or your friends, or your parents, you have got to make the decision and the commitment. I have walked and walked and walked and am still walking. It has become my time to look at my surroundings, spend time with my puppies, think about my blessings and enjoy my life. I don’t dread walking – I love walking. I only get one really long walk in a week – usually about 10 miles on Saturday. I wish I could do it every day. On Sunday I try to get at least 5 miles in and then three 2.5 miles in during the week. How has my diet changed? Well, I try to see food in a different way (but this doesn’t always work). Instead of looking at a food and longing to take a gigantic bite of it, I think, how about a small bite because in an hour from now, or in the morning, I will have forgotten about it anyway. But no food is off limits. I had a Big Mac (my favorite hamburger) and fries (yes, large) for lunch the other day. It was delicious. However, it was the first one I had had in a year. If I am really craving something, I go ahead and eat it, but I know that the rest of the day I will have to be very careful. I count calories. It is the easiest for me. I have a nice breakfast, a snack mid morning, a salad or small burger, or really whatever I want as long as it is not a lot of calories for lunch and a snack mid-afternoon. Most nights I do not eat any dinner. I have found that I am not really hungry then anyway. I was just eating because I was supposed to eat dinner. Being asked to write this article was much harder than I expected it to be. I have never written about myself before and who would have figured it would be about weight loss. This time a year and a half ago – not me. I really, really wish I could tell you about some magic pill or special M&M diet but there is not one. Believe me, I have looked. Just remember, you have to want to do it for yourself, take baby steps. Walk around the block to begin with. Get a pedometer and keep track of your steps on a daily basis. Set a goal of how many steps you want to take each day and try to do it. I have kept track of every step I have taken since October 1, 2010. Please find a good support system. I can’t tell you how much that has helped me. And be proud of each little milestone you reach. As for me, I am still a work in progress. I have lost 60 pounds but still have about fifteen to go. Is it easy? Heck no, it is a struggle every day. Is it worth it? Absolutely!!! Good Luck!!!!! If I can do it, I know you can.

12 Ways to Health Holiday Song

Felecia Martin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:46:03 +0000

Learn how to stay safe and healthy with this festive song, sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas! Click here.

Thanksgiving Meal Day Make Over

Felecia Martin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:01:51 +0000

	Traditional	Luscious and Lean
Appetizer	2 ounces cheese and 8 crackers Calories: 294	Minted Fruit kabob Calories: 35
Roasted Turkey	3 ounces white and dark meat with skin Calories: 254	3 ounces white and dark meat without skin Calories: 127
Cornbread Dressing	¼ cup of "Grandma's Southern Dressing” Calories: 358	¼ cup Calories: 174
Glazed Sweet Potatoes	With butter and brown sugar Calories: 369	Sweet Potatoes in a Butter & Orange-Brown Sugar Glaze Calories: 172
Green Beans	With cream of mushroom soup and French fried onions Calories: 240	Sautéed with onions Calories: 81
Pumpkin Pie	Traditional recipe from the back of a can of pumpkin pie Calories: 299	Kris' Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping Calories: 146
	Total Calories: 1814	Total Calories: 735

Roasted Turkey

Choose either a fresh or frozen turkey that is not pre-basted, which can add considerably more fat calories. Bake according to the label directions. To keep your turkey moist, cover tightly after turkey browns (about 1/2 hour), and baste frequently with the drippings that are released from the turkey. Before serving, remove the skin and discard. Enjoy 3 ounces of either white or dark meat, or a combination of the two. Our nutrition values are for a mixture of dark and white meat without the skin:

One serving is 3 ounces, and has the following nutritional profile:

127 calories

25 grams protein

2.2 grams fat (17% of calories)

0.74 grams fat

Cornbread Dressing

Serves 16

Ingredients:

Cornbread-20 oz
Biscuit-12 oz
Butter- 2 tbs
Onion-1/4 cup
Celery- 1/2 cup
Salt- 2 tsp
Pepper- 1/4 tsp
Sage-1/2 tsp
Thyme- 1/2 tsp
Poultry seasoning to taste
Broth- 2 cans

Directions

Melt butter and cook onion and celery till soft.
Chop Bread to cubes or crumbs.
Mix bread, vegetables, and broth: may need more or less broth depending on your preferences season to taste. Cook on 350 for 30-45 minutes.

One serving is ¼ cup, and has the following nutritional profile:

Calories: 174.2

Total Fat: 5.2 g

Cholesterol: 18.8 mg

Sodium: 982.9 mg

Total Carbs: 27.8 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g

Protein: 4.3 g

Calories: 174.2

Total Fat: 5.2 g

Cholesterol: 18.8 mg

Sodium: 982.9 mg

Total Carbs: 27.8 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g

Protein: 4.3 g

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople

Sweet Potatoes in an Orange-Brown Sugar Glaze

Serves 8Note: We feel that this is one recipe where real butter makes a difference in taste. The amount is small, though. However, many people enjoy it with the reduced calorie margarine, which will reduce the calories and fat even more!

We feel that this is one recipe where real butter makes a difference in taste. The amount is small, though. However, many people enjoy it with the reduced calorie margarine, which will reduce the calories and fat even more!

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes

Sauce Ingredients

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

3 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions

1. Bake sweet potatoes in skin until fork tender. (In conventional oven, about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on size.) For microwave baking, pierce several times with fork, wrap in wax paper, and microwave for 3 minutes. Turn and microwave an additional 3 minutes, or until fork tender.

2. Peel when cool to the touch. Slice into 1 inch thick slices.

3. Melt butter in nonstick skillet over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until a thick sauce forms. Stir in orange juice, making sure heat is low so that orange juice doesn't "burn".

4. Add sweet potato slices, coating them with sauce. Cover and allow sweet potatoes to heat through, about 10 minutes.

2. Peel when cool to the touch. Slice into 1 inch thick slices.

3. Melt butter in nonstick skillet over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until a thick sauce forms. Stir in orange juice, making sure heat is low so that orange juice doesn't "burn".

4. Add sweet potato slices, coating them with sauce. Cover and allow sweet potatoes to heat through, about 10 minutes.

One serving is 1/8 of the casserole, and has the following nutritional profile:

160 calories

1.7 grams protein

29 grams carbohydrate

2.6 grams fiber

4.4 grams fat (24% fat)

2.7 grams saturated fat

Recipes developed and copyrighted by Kristine Napier, MPH, RD, LD. Reprinted with permission from Nutrio.com*

Sautéed Green Beans

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 cups green beans
1 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 TBSP soy sauce

Directions:

Steam green beans (if frozen or fresh) until tender, then sauté in oil and soy sauce, with garlic (and crushed red pepper, if desired) for five minutes or so.

One serving is ½ cup, and has the following nutritional profile:

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 81.3

Total Fat: 3.7 g

Cholesterol: 0.0 mg

Sodium: 310.3 mg

Total Carbs: 11.5 g

Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g

Protein: 2.5 g

Kris Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping

Serves 8

Our recipe eliminates the crust, which is by nature high in fat. You'll enjoy this lighter version and never miss the crust — we promise!

Ingredients

15 ounce can pumpkin

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup liquid egg substitute or 8 egg whites

12 ounces low-fat original (not vanilla-flavored) soymilk (or substitute 12 ounces

evaporated skim milk instead)

1 cup low-fat frozen whipped topping (optional) Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir with spoon or whisk until well combined.

2. Spray 8 small custard cups with vegetable oil spray. Divide mixture evenly between cups.

3. Bake in oven preheated to 350 for about 20 minutes, or until knife inserted into middle comes out clean.

1. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir with spoon or whisk until well combined.

2. Spray 8 small custard cups with vegetable oil spray. Divide mixture evenly between cups.

3. Bake in oven preheated to 350 for about 20 minutes, or until knife inserted into middle comes out clean.

4. Serve slightly warm with 2 tablespoons whipped topping on each serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1/8 of recipe plus 2 tablespoons low-fat frozen whipped topping)

146 calories

4.2 grams protein

Thanksgiving Meal Day Make Over

Felecia Martin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:50:55 +0000

	Traditional	Luscious and Lean
Appetizer	2 ounces cheese and 8 crackers Calories: 294	Minted Fruit kabob Calories: 35
Roasted Turkey	3 ounces white and dark meat with skin Calories: 254	3 ounces white and dark meat without skin Calories: 127
Cornbread Dressing	¼ cup of "Grandma's Southern Dressing” Calories: 358	¼ cup Calories: 174
Glazed Sweet Potatoes	With butter and brown sugar Calories: 369	Sweet Potatoes in a Butter & Orange-Brown Sugar Glaze Calories: 172
Green Beans	With cream of mushroom soup and French fried onions Calories: 240	Sautéed with onions Calories: 81
Pumpkin Pie	Traditional recipe from the back of a can of pumpkin pie Calories: 299	Kris' Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping Calories: 146
	Total Calories: 1814	Total Calories: 735

Roasted Turkey

Before serving, remove the skin and discard. Enjoy 3 ounces of either white or dark meat, or a combination of the two. Our nutrition values are for a mixture of dark and white meat without the skin:

One serving is 3 ounces, and has the following nutritional profile:

· 127 calories

· 25 grams protein

· 2.2 grams fat (17% of calories)

· 0.74 grams fat

-----------------------------

Cornbread Dressing

Serves 16

Ingredients:

Cornbread-20 oz
Biscuit-12 oz
Butter- 2 tbs
Onion-1/4 cup
Celery- 1/2 cup
Salt- 2 tsp
Pepper- 1/4 tsp
Sage-1/2 tsp
Thyme- 1/2 tsp
Poultry seasoning to taste
Broth- 2 cans

Directions

Melt butter and cook onion and celery till soft.
Chop Bread to cubes or crumbs.
Mix bread, vegetables, and broth: may need more or less broth depending on your preferences

Season to taste.
Cook on 350 for 30-45 minutes.

One serving is ¼ cup, and has the following nutritional profile:

- Calories 174.2

- Total Fat: 5.2 g

- Cholesterol: 18.8 mg

- Sodium: 982.9 mg

- Total Carbs: 27.8 g

- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g

- Protein: 4.3 g

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople

Sweet Potatoes in an Orange-Brown Sugar Glaze

Serves 8

Note: We feel that this is one recipe where real butter makes a difference in taste. The amount is small, though. However, many people enjoy it with the reduced calorie margarine, which will reduce the calories and fat even more!

Ingredients

· 2 pounds sweet potatoes

Sauce Ingredients

· 3 tablespoons brown sugar

· 1/4 cup orange juice

· 3 tablespoons butter

· 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1. Bake sweet potatoes in skin until fork tender.

In conventional oven, about 30 to 40 minutes,

depending on size.) For microwave baking,

pierce several times with fork, wrap in wax

paper, and microwave for 3 minutes. Turn and

microwave an additional 3 minutes, or until fork

tender.

2. Peel when cool to the touch. Slice into 1 inch

thick slices.

3. Melt butter in nonstick skillet over low heat. Stir

in brown sugar and cinnamon until a thick sauce

forms. Stir in orange juice, making sure heat is

low so that orange juice doesn't "burn".

4. Add sweet potato slices, coating them with

sauce. Cover and allow sweet potatoes to heat

through, about 10 minutes.

One serving is 1/8 of the casserole, and has the following nutritional profile:

· 160 calories

· 1.7 grams protein

· 29 grams carbohydrate

· 2.6 grams fiber

· 4.4 grams fat (24% fat)

· 2.7 grams saturated fat

Recipes developed and copyrighted by Kristine Napier, MPH, RD, LD. Reprinted with permission from Nutrio.com*

Sautéed Green Beans

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 cups green beans
1 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 TBSP soy sauce

Directions:

Steam green beans (if frozen or fresh) until tender, then sauté in oil and soy sauce, with garlic (and crushed red pepper, if desired) for five minutes or so.

One serving is ½ cup, and has the following nutritional profile:

Amount Per Serving

· Calories: 81.3

· Total Fat: 3.7 g

· Cholesterol: 0.0 mg

· Sodium: 310.3 mg

· Total Carbs: 11.5 g

· Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g

· Protein: 2.5 g

Kris Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping

Serves 8

Our recipe eliminates the crust, which is by nature high in fat. You'll enjoy this lighter version and never miss the crust — we promise!

Ingredients

·    1 15 ounce can pumpkin

·     3/4 cup granulated sugar

·     1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·      1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

·     1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

·     1/2 cup liquid egg substitute or 8 egg whites

·     12 ounces low-fat original (not vanilla-flavored)

soymilk (or substitute 12 ounces evaporated

skim milk instead)

·    1 cup low-fat frozen whipped topping (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl.

Stir with spoon or whisk until well combined.

2. Spray 8 small custard cups with vegetable oil

spray. Divide mixture evenly between cups.

3. Bake in oven preheated to 350 for about 20

minutes, or until knife inserted into middle comes

out clean.

4. Serve slightly warm with 2 tablespoons whipped topping on each serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1/8 of recipe plus 2 tablespoons low-fat frozen whipped topping)

·    146 calories

·     4.2 grams protein

7 Fast and Free Slimming Secrets from ViSalus Sciences!

Dennis F. Paquette — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:22:06 +0000
1. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS
   Did you know that 74% of adults are dehydrated? This can slow metabolism 3-5% and keep the pounds on. Another reason to drink plenty of fluids is that 37% of people can confuse thirst as hunger. So drink plenty of fluids, and your have healthy energy and help your body flush out toxins, feel fuller, and help your metabolism too.

2. EAT PROTEIN

   Protein is a key way to help keep blood sugars level, and keep you from getting hungry. But not all protein is created equal. The protein in ViSalus products were specially designed to help you retain and build lean muscle, and burn fat. Other brands use gelatin, milk powder, or other proteins that may be great for skin or hair or nails, but won't help you burn fat or boost muscle like ViSalus.

3. EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

   Did you know that 83% of adults don't eat enough fruit every day, and 72% don't get enough vegetables? These are critical to losing weight as they fill you up, provide healthy antioxidants and fiber, and are low in calories. You can 'eat more' and weigh less by adding fruits and vegetables to your diet.

4. AVOID THE COLOR BEIGE

   Did you know that beige foods tend to be high in carbohydrates and calories, but low in nutrition? Bread, rice, and pasta may taste great, but they can add up to more calories, and more fate. One cup of refried beans can be 500 calories! You could eat almost 10 servings of fruits and vegetables, and still not reach 500 calories. So avoid beige, add color to your plate and you'll lose weight.

5. GET SOME SLEEP

   Too little sleep, and your body won't function and you'll gain and retain weight. Maybe it's a coincidence, but 68% of us don't get 8 hours of sleep per night, and almost the same percent is overweight. Sleep, and your body will de-stress, de-tox, and retain less cortisol to make you gain weight.

6. PORTION SIZES COUNT

   The average plate of food is 2-3 times larger in size and calories than just 30 years ago. Did you know that serving size of protein is the same size as your computer mouse? Two cups of mixed greens should be about the size of two baseballs. A serving of fruit the size of a tennis ball. A serving of butter or cheese the size of a dice. Little tricks can help you keep portions under control, and help you lose weight.

7. EXERCISE!!!

   The best way to boost metabolism, boost mood, and boost weight loss is to exercise. Simple tricks like going for a 10 minute walk, 3 times a day, can help you lose weight, build muscle, and look better.

AND REMEMBER...it's the inches--not the pounds. Many people look to lose pounds, but that can be misleading. Did you know that 1 lb. of fat is the size of a large grapefruit? 1 lb. of lean muscle the size of a small tangerine. By boosting exercise you'll lose inches but may not lose pounds. But this is good, as muscle burns more calories and can help keep you healthier. So don't focus on the scale, focus on how your clothes fit. That is the true test of weight loss.

Lose weight and Get Fit for Free!

Dennis F. Paquette — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:28:24 +0000
The year 2011 means a lot to me, it is the year I regained my health and wellness...it was a cross road in my life, and I made a decision to be healthy again. I did it by using "ViSalus Sciences" products. I had such amazing results that after 30 days on the products, I decided that I needed to share this product with others. There are no 'gotchas'. We are in a new economy, and people are looking for real value. At the end of the day, I simply want to help people transform their lives, the way that my wife helped me transform my own.
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Zella' Ques Brown Story - A Healthier Me

Felecia Martin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:54:06 +0000

On April 22, 2010, I met with the doctor at Care Here Clinic to discuss the results of my Health Risk Assessment. During the discussion the doctor informed me that my cholesterol was borderline high and that I was obese. Those problems alone would lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease plus other debilitating illnesses. An appointment was made that day for me to meet with Sarah Hankes, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach. I sat thinking to myself that I am only 31 years old and could not just let myself go. It was at this moment that I decided to make a life style change and become a healthier me.

I started meeting with Sarah and participated in the Care Here Weigh. While meeting with Sarah and taking the weight management classes I learned the difference between servicing size and portion size, how to read labels, proper exercise, and reading the signs my body gives me. I started to put into practice what I had learned and even shared them with my coworkers, family and friends. I became active exercising at least four days a week. I did not join a gym, but instead exercised in the comfort of my home with cardio DVD’s and Zumba. I don’t do diets; rather I watch what I eat and how much I eat. Don’t get me wrong, if I want a piece of fried chicken or a piece of cake I will, however, I’ve learned not to eat the whole chicken or the whole cake. I have lost over 50lbs and still counting. These are the lifestyle changes that I have made and I am proud of my success.

Zella’Ques Brown Story - A Healthier Me

RRL Staff — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:47:39 +0000

On April 22, 2010, I met with the doctor at Care Here Clinic to discuss the results of my Health Risk Assessment. During the discussion the doctor informed me that my cholesterol was borderline high and that I was obese. Those problems alone would lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease plus other debilitating illnesses. An appointment was made that day for me to meet with Sarah Hankes, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach. I sat thinking to myself that I am only 31 years old and could not just let myself go. It was at this moment that I decided to make a life style change and become a healthier me. I started meeting with Sarah and participated in the Care Here Weigh. While meeting with Sarah and taking the weight management classes I learned the difference between servicing size and portion size, how to read labels, proper exercise, and reading the signs my body gives me. I started to put into practice what I had learned and even shared them with my coworkers, family and friends. I became active exercising at least four days a week. I did not join a gym, but instead exercised in the comfort of my home with cardio DVD’s and Zumba. I don’t do diets; rather I watch what I eat and how much I eat. Don’t get me wrong, if I want a piece of fried chicken or a piece of cake I will, however, I’ve learned not to eat the whole chicken or the whole cake. I have lost over 50lbs and still counting. These are the lifestyle changes that I have made and I am proud of my success.

My weight loss

Rick Hendrick — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:58:19 +0000
Back in 2005 my dad got very sick from cancer and passed away in February of 2006. His illness was also related to diabetes which I also have and after a discussion with his doctor while he was in the hospital I decided to try and take better care of myself. It was not easy and still isn't but I managed to lose 45 pounds during that time. Believe it or not, the key ingredient for me was drinking a lot of water and, of course, counting those carbs daily to make sure my sugar level was ok. A little exercise alongside and I was able to lose the weight.