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Isagenix Wellness Programs

January 31st, 2010 admin

You can lose weight rapidly by following the Isagenix Fat Burning Cleansing Program. It is an authentic way to practice our exclusive products that are exclusively formulated. You will definitely like the most instant and motivating results. We feel confident to introduce the most unbeaten plan you have ever tried. At first, you can start with our extensive 9-Day Cleanse for Life Program or our 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning Program. The products are available in tasty flavors like our natural berry or tropical paradise cleanse with rich chocolate or french vanilla shakes.

Isagenix provides you with a range of programs. You an choose one that suites you most. To get fabulous results, try one program of these:

  • 9-Day Cleanse & Weight Loss Program
  • 30-Day Cleanse & Weight Loss Program
  • Isagenix Total Health & Wellness Program

Isagenix products will cleanse your body system in a natural way that will kick start your metabolism. At the same time, you will be loosing surplus pounds and inches, and maintaining good health. These products are also recommended by doctors. These products are absolutely safe and contain no harmful ingredients. Start using Isagenix today and feel the difference yourself.

With Isagenix Fat Burning Cleansing Programs, you feel freshness within you and you start to become healthy, lean and clean. If your body is overloaded with chemicals and toxins or has lack of essential nutrients, your body holds onto fat for longer time. Like any other machine, your body also requires regular cleansing. It is really vital to free you from the impurities and waste that bog your body down. It will lead your body to stay unhealthy and unfit. But when your body washes out these toxins, you tend to lose unwanted extra pounds. The Isagenix cleansing revitalizes the ability of your body to suck up nutrients that allows your natural metabolism to work in an effective way. It plays an important role in burning fat and giving you high levels of energy.

Get Isagenix in your life if you want to:

  • Get a Slimmer and Healthier Body
  • Boost up Energy and Stamina beyond your Wildest Dreams
  • Have Beautiful Hair and Youthful Skin
  • Experience a heightened level of Mental Focus and Attentiveness

The Isagenix Fat Burning Cleansing Program works on a step further than your expectations. It simply feeds your body with essential nutrients, not starve it. Our products work synergistically to attain three health related objectives:

  • To Cleanse
  • To Replenish
  • To Revitalize

It is the simple way to HAPPY and HEALTHY life.

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Exercise Programs and Diets Online

January 30th, 2010 admin

Can exercise programs and diets online really work, and is it comparable with real, live personal trainers? In this article I am going to compare the two and I hope to give you an objective opinion.

First a bit of personal background.  I come from a family of big people. My father was six feet six inches (195cm) tall and weighed around three hundred pounds (136 kilograms). Myself and three of my brothers are also over the six feet mark and weigh around the 260 pounds mark. I was not a great sportsman at school. I only started playing rugby in the last two years at school and in the army the year after. Then followed a break for seven years, before I played my last season. I was a tight head prop, and quite unbeknown to me, I injured my bottom two vertebrae.  In my job I traveled a lot, drank a lot, smoked a lot and exercised little. Resultantly, I slowly but surely gained weight. I did go to gym for two short stints, encouraged by my brother who was a championship bodybuilder. Each time I had reasonable results, but then my work would transfer me, and I would stop again. 

At the age of forty I stopped drinking, and two years later I stopped smoking. And I became as big as a house. My weight went up to 301 pounds. I was obese, unfit and unhealthy. When my daughter told her mother I look like I am nine and a half months pregnant, I decided to do something about it and I joined a gym. Because I had to travel a long distance in very heavy traffic, I decided to use the gym to my advantage and to travel to the gym close to my work, work out and then go to work. 

I did not have money for a personal trainer. Here in SA they charge around $200 for twelve sessions. I see in the USA, they charge as much as $60 for a single session. So I used a program that my brother gave me and went on a low carbohydrate diet. The training program consisted of two components: A cardiovascular part and a weight-training part. The first day, after the cardiovascular training, I thought I was going to die. I had to rest three times in the 100 yards I had to walk  back to my car. But slowly but surely I got fitter, and I could run, row and cycle for longer periods. At first I lost weight very quickly, but after about twenty pounds, I stopped loosing weight.

That was the time I decided to hire a personal trainer. She worked out a new training program for me, and put me on a very strict diet. The problem was that I always felt hungry, and when I had to do weight training, I felt weak and could not push myself to the limit. When I complained, I did not get a lot of sympathy, and was given the old cliché “no pain, no gain.” The problem was that neither the training program nor the diet was adjusted to my level of fitness and energy requirements. Needless to say, I cheated with the diet and did not loose any weight.

I then joined an online training, fitness and diet program. Firstly, a twelve-week course costs as much as one week with my previous trainer. I was absolutely astounded with all the services they offer online. More than 40 specialist instructors to call on 24 hours a day, more than 178 exercises demonstrated on video, a customized diet and exercise plan based on your actual level of fitness and a lot more. There are calculators to work out anything from your optimal heart level, body mass index, to your ideal hip to middle ratio. In addition, there are more than 20 other videos showing exercises like kickboxing, Pilates, core training, aerobics and even a boot camp! All free.

After determining my current measurements, fitness level and heart rate, we discussed my goals and objectives, how much I want to loose over how long a period. My online fitness professional then sent me a personal training program and a customized diet. I learned how to eat the right foods five times a day and I felt strong a full of energy. Because I suffer from hypertension and cholesterol, my diet and training program made provision for that as well as my weak back.

I do not believe in taking diet pills and other appetite suppressants. Even if they should work, which is debatable, you have to stop using them sometime. Your appetite will return and you will regain the weight lost. One may use a bit of a protein substitute because it is handy when you are at work and cannot cook, and some vitamins and minerals, but that is all. Personally I believe that one should not loose more than two pounds a week, as that much, combined with the exercises, will result in your skin shrinking with you, and leaving you smooth and unwrinkled. I also told my trainer that I do not want to look like a bodybuilder, just have a reasonable physique. My objective was to loose weight and be healthier.

Well, I am glad to report that over the next twenty weeks I lost a further forty-four pounds, and reached my goal weight. I am now fit; do sixty minutes heavy cardiovascular training three times a week and resistance training three times a week. My blood pressure and cholesterol is also under control. Thanks to the advice I received from the online training and diet specialist, I have developed a totally new lifestyle and I am maintaining my weight.

You too can increase your fitness anytime you join a good online fitness and training program. They will teach you the right training techniques, give you a customized diet plan and assist you to reach optimal fitness.

So my vote goes to an online fitness, training and diet program. They offer much much more than an ordinary personal trainer and are available for support 24/7. There is no excuse not to exercise. Start today.

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Weight Loss Programs – Medical Benefits of Losing Weight

January 25th, 2010 admin

If you are overweight, you are not alone. In 2007, 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. As a society, we are becoming increasingly mindful that decreased activity coupled with increased caloric intake and poor nutrition slowly but inevitably overwhelm our bodies’ ability to maintain a healthy weight.

Being overweight or obese puts you at serious risk for developing many obesity related diseases. That’s the bad news. The good news is that reducing your weight dramatically reduces these same risks. For those patients who suffer from these conditions, weight loss can significantly improve or completely correct these conditions.

Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity leads to insulin resistance, a diminished biological response to the hormone insulin. This resistance is characterized by an elevation of circulating insulin, a diminished ability to store glucose, and a propensity to store fat.

In patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, serum glucose levels improve within days after starting a weight loss program. One study showed that the average fasting blood glucose levels in persons with type 2 diabetes decreased from 290 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL in 3 days in response to a very low calorie diet. Medication (oral agents or insulin) can be greatly reduced or eliminated in such cases. Another study reported that, after a 23-kg weight loss (22% of initial body weight), all patients taking oral agents and 82% of patients taking insulin were able to discontinue medication. Similar results were reported with weight losses of 9.3 kg. In general, patients with a 15% reduction in total body weight may consider stopping oral agents. Smaller decreases in total body weight may even cure “pre-diabetes”, a significant cardiovascular risk.

Hypertension
Hypertension improves with weight loss in overweight persons. In patients following Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD’s), one study reported a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure in 81% of patients and in diastolic pressure in 62% of patients (6). Patients receiving a diet of 800 to 1200 kcal who averaged a weight loss of 10.5 kg showed decreases in both systolic and diastolic pressures of about 20 mm Hg. In about three quarters of these patients, blood pressure returned to normal. Adding an exercise regimen to weight loss led to even greater improvements in blood pressure.

Sleep Apnea
Obesity can be associated with mild to severe respiratory functional impairment. Increasing obesity is associated with decreasing oxygen saturation. Two primary disorders ensue: obesity-hyperventilation syndrome and sleep apnea.

Patients with hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels) and sleep apnea improve quickly with weight reduction. For every 1 percent decrease in weight, sleep apnea patients decrease their apnea-hypopnea indices (the amount they stop breathing at night) by 3 percent. In fact, many sleep apnea patients who sleep with CPAP machines are able to stop using their breathing machines at night after weight loss.

A disturbance of ventilation-perfusion (a mismatch in breathing vs. circulation) is common in obese persons. This disturbance can result in heart failure. These conditions also improve with weight loss. With significant weight loss, essentially normal pulmonary function can be achieved and cardiac function can be normalized.

Dyslipidemia
Obesity is often associated with an elevation of serum triglycerides and total cholesterol. The ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol is usually elevated, resulting in an even greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. All of these values generally improve with weight loss. Often, fasting triglyceride levels that may be as high as 1000 to 1500 mg/dL will return to normal levels (<250 mg/dL) with dietary treatment alone. Weight loss has been repeatedly reported to increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. Even rather small weight losses of 5% to 10% of initial weight will have this result.

Metabolic Syndrome
Intra-abdominal fat is metabolically active and associated with serious health risk. Metabolic Syndrome describes a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors which combine to produce a pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic (hypercoagulable) state. This condition leads to vascular diseases that result in heart attacks and strokes and a pro-inflammatory state associated with an increased incidence of a number of cancers. It is estimated that over 50 million Americans are currently at risk, but that less than 5% are diagnosed.

To be classified as having Metabolic Syndrome, one needs 3 out of 5 of the following components: 1. increased intra-abdominal fat defined by a waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women  2. high blood pressure 3. elevated triglycerides 4. low HDL cholesterol 5. diabetes or pre-diabetes. Abdominal obesity is present in 84% of patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

In summary, fat location matters. Intra-abdominal fat is metabolically active and dangerous and can lead to heart attacks, strokes, cancers, and more. Fortunately, 1st-line treatment for Metabolic Syndrome is weight reduction and increased physical activity. Waist circumference and intra-abdominal fat decrease markedly with the type of weight loss typically experienced by patients at Jumpstart Medicine.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5 – 10% of reproductive age women. It occurs in association with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and anovulatory infertility. As noted above, weight loss improves diabetes. Weight loss in PCOS patients can also significantly improve their reproductive potential (fertility).

Degenerative Joint Disease
Low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee are both more common in obese persons.  Obese women are 4 times more likely and obese men 5 times more likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knees. Fortunately, the associated knee pain and disability improve or resolve with weight loss. According to the Framingham Study, an 11 pound weight loss in women decreased their risk for knee osteoarthritis by 50%. The degree of improvement varies with the amount of structural damage but relief can oftentimes be complete with moderate weight loss.

Social Stigmatization and Prejudice
In addition to suffering from health risks, obese individuals also suffer discrimination and decreased competitiveness in our society. Compared to a normal weight counterpart with otherwise equal credentials, an obese person is less likely to be hired for a job and more likely to be paid less if he or she receives the job. Obese individuals are less likely to be admitted to competitive colleges than their otherwise equal normal weight candidates.

Other Benefits
Because the risks attending general surgical procedures are greater in obese patients, it is often beneficial to reduce a patient’s weight before attempting a major elective procedure such as an orthopedic operation, cholecystectomy, or gastric bypass. A 5% to 10% reduction in body weight or a 5-unit change in body mass index (BMI) can reduce the duration of hospitalization and the incidence of postoperative complications.

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A Dietitian's Approach Towards Fast Weight-loss Programs

January 24th, 2010 admin

Weight Loss Quickies

When trying to lose weight, it is normal for typical programs to set goals of weight loss between 1 and 2 pounds per week (~ ½ to 1 kg ). This may not seem like a lot but this type of weight loss actually helps keep the weight off on a more permanent basis. These types of programs help the body maintain a proper metabolism and retain necessary muscle mass.

This isn’t to say that fast acting weight loss programs don’t exist, but for people who are not clinically obese, these programs are not healthy and are strongly recommended against. The fact is that if you are just looking to lose 25 pounds or less, then a fast weight loss program is NOT for you.

Do these rapid weight loss programs work?

The fact is there are numerous amounts of fast acting weight loss programs that exist in the market today. Most of these programs try to incorporate healthy balanced diets while still retaining the fast acting result obtained by low calorie consumption. One of these programs is Medifast, which has been used by medical professionals for a long time. This program promotes a 2- 5 pound per week loss.

These diets are all very similar and consist of very low calorie consumption. This is why they fall under the category of a VLCD (very low calorie diet). These diets only allow a consumption of 800 calories or less. Popular diets in this category like the Optifast or the Cambridge Diet, should never be done without the medical supervision of a healthcare professional and are only meant to be short term.

What’s there to worry about with rapid weight loss?

Since rapid weight loss diets are mostly all based on low calorie consumption, the potential to have a nutritional deficiency as a result of these diets is very evident. If there is not proper caution taken to balance these types of diets, health problems may develop.

The body was not made to last that long on low calorie consumption and it is normal for people to feel irritable and fatigued. Other side effects may include constipation as a result of inadequate fiber absorption.

Another thing to worry about with these types of diets is your metabolism. The body naturally prepares itself for life threatening situations. During these low calorie diets, the body may actually believe it is in danger and kick into starvation mode where the metabolism slows down to protect the body. Since you are really not starving but merely dieting your body goes into a yo-yo affect once regular food is reintroduced. Also, when rapid weight loss occurs it can often eat at your muscle mass (catabolism), which is something you definitely do not want.

Who are meant for these programs?

These programs were actually designed for the obese, which by definition is someone with a BMI of over 30. If you are someone who just struggles a little with your weight and are slightly above your ideal, these programs are not recommended as they can cause potential problems long term. You’d rather think of other weight-loss methods, for example exercises and healthy food.

A few of these VLCD’s need a physician’s approval, although programs do exist that may be done without it, such as Medifast.

What about fad Diets?

Fad diets like the famous Atkins or South Beach Diet are mostly all based on an introductory phase where weight loss is significant. These diets, however, have many strict restraints on food elements such as carbohydrates and weight loss with these programs is actually really due to loss of water weight.

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A Dietitian's Approach Towards Fast Weight-loss Programs

January 24th, 2010 admin

Weight Loss Quickies

When trying to lose weight, it is normal for typical programs to set goals of weight loss between 1 and 2 pounds per week (~ ½ to 1 kg ). This may not seem like a lot but this type of weight loss actually helps keep the weight off on a more permanent basis. These types of programs help the body maintain a proper metabolism and retain necessary muscle mass.

This isn’t to say that fast acting weight loss programs don’t exist, but for people who are not clinically obese, these programs are not healthy and are strongly recommended against. The fact is that if you are just looking to lose 25 pounds or less, then a fast weight loss program is NOT for you.

Do these rapid weight loss programs work?

The fact is there are numerous amounts of fast acting weight loss programs that exist in the market today. Most of these programs try to incorporate healthy balanced diets while still retaining the fast acting result obtained by low calorie consumption. One of these programs is Medifast, which has been used by medical professionals for a long time. This program promotes a 2- 5 pound per week loss.

These diets are all very similar and consist of very low calorie consumption. This is why they fall under the category of a VLCD (very low calorie diet). These diets only allow a consumption of 800 calories or less. Popular diets in this category like the Optifast or the Cambridge Diet, should never be done without the medical supervision of a healthcare professional and are only meant to be short term.

What’s there to worry about with rapid weight loss?

Since rapid weight loss diets are mostly all based on low calorie consumption, the potential to have a nutritional deficiency as a result of these diets is very evident. If there is not proper caution taken to balance these types of diets, health problems may develop.

The body was not made to last that long on low calorie consumption and it is normal for people to feel irritable and fatigued. Other side effects may include constipation as a result of inadequate fiber absorption.

Another thing to worry about with these types of diets is your metabolism. The body naturally prepares itself for life threatening situations. During these low calorie diets, the body may actually believe it is in danger and kick into starvation mode where the metabolism slows down to protect the body. Since you are really not starving but merely dieting your body goes into a yo-yo affect once regular food is reintroduced. Also, when rapid weight loss occurs it can often eat at your muscle mass (catabolism), which is something you definitely do not want.

Who are meant for these programs?

These programs were actually designed for the obese, which by definition is someone with a BMI of over 30. If you are someone who just struggles a little with your weight and are slightly above your ideal, these programs are not recommended as they can cause potential problems long term. You’d rather think of other weight-loss methods, for example exercises and healthy food.

A few of these VLCD’s need a physician’s approval, although programs do exist that may be done without it, such as Medifast.

What about fad Diets?

Fad diets like the famous Atkins or South Beach Diet are mostly all based on an introductory phase where weight loss is significant. These diets, however, have many strict restraints on food elements such as carbohydrates and weight loss with these programs is actually really due to loss of water weight.

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Weight Loss Programs – Your Health In Safe Hands

January 23rd, 2010 admin

Maybe you need to lose some weight; you are concerned about your health and appearance. There are so many weight loss programs out there though how do you decide which are the ones that are safe. After all you are trying to get healthier, your want your health in safe hands.

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Well, the first thing you should do is ask around, people at work, friends and family, anyone you know who has lost a significant amount of weight. Ask them which program they used. Ask if they were medically supervised, supervised by a nutritionist or just a commercial program.

Next, do some research on the internet about the commercial programs as they all have websites. Read about them, read the testimonials from people who have lost weight on them. Make some phone calls or continue looking on the websites to find out price, meeting times and other pertinent facts about the programs. Find a few through this system that seem interesting and that might work for you.

You might want to consider going to your doctor for a physical and advice on how much weight you should lose, how fast you can lose it safely, and how you should go about it. Your doctor may recommend a nutritionist that they work with who will make a personalized plan up just for you to lose weight on. He may also recommend that you attend a medically supervised program at a clinic or hospital. If you and/or your doctor are considering bariatric or lap-band surgery for you there are many hospital based groups just for people in the various stages of the bariatric surgery process. These are always run by medical professionals and are usually hospital based.

This all be no means is saying you should not consider the many widely group based commercial programs available. These programs usually are based on healthy balanced diets with smaller portions and lower calories. They have been in existence for many, many years and have proven to be very effective for many people. If cost is a concern you should definitely consider one of these as they are just as safe if followed properly and cost much less.

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