4 Reasons Why Dieting Sucks

It seems to me that everyone is on a “diet”.  When I hear someone say, “I’m on a diet” or “I’m going on a diet”, or “I’m starting a diet on Monday”, it’s not usually said with a smile.

<< === Does dieting turn you into “Grumpy Cat”?

Let’s face it… no one likes to be on a “diet” because dieting DOES suck, but it doesn’t have to, and I’m going to tell you how to make dieting not suck.

Before finding the solution to how to make dieting not suck, let’s start off with the question why does dieting suck?

1. First of all, the word “diet” is negative.  Have you ever heard any one talk about the word “diet” with a smile on their face??  No… I didn’t think so.  The words that are rolling around in your subconscious mind when think about the word “diet” or say the word “diet” is starvation, depravation, punishment.  There is no positive connection to that word consciously or sub-consciously.

2. Second, when we think of “diet food”, we automatically think we’re doomed to eating  food that is tasteless, bland, boring and blah.  And when you think those thoughts about “diet food”, once again, your subconscious mind begins to tell you that you’re punishing yourself. 

3. Third, dieting sucks simply because most diets are not sustainable, they tend to be too calorically restrictive, which in turn will slow down your metabolism, which you definitely don’t want and most diets can be unhealthy as they severely restrict your food intake and choices, setting you up for a number of nutrient deficiencies that may set you up for long-term health problems.

4. Most fad diets can be hard to follow and become more trouble than their worth.  Seriously… who wants to be keeping track of points, or counting calories, keeping track of carbs, fat and protein?  I certainly don’t and I know you don’t want to either.

After all is said and done, in the end, you end up cheating on the diet and throwing in the towel. 

Now that we’ve established some of the reasons WHY dieting sucks, here’s some ways to make it suck a whole lot less or not suck at all.

 1. Do NOT go on a diet.  Instead of telling yourself, your friends and family that you’re on a “diet” just say that you are improving your nutrition by making better food choices.  That has a much more positive impact on your conscious and subconscious mind and those around you. 

2. “Diet Food” usually tastes like cardboard because in most cases, you are eating it out of a cardboard box.  Ditch the “diet food in a cardboard box”.   Eating REAL foods that doesn’t come in a cardboard box is not only healthier for you, but is much more flavorful.   You can be eating mouth -watering metabolic fat burning meals that are quick and easy to prepare such as Asian Turkey Burgers, High Protein Blueberry Pancakes, Ginger-Soy Grilled Salmon, with Lemon-Ginger Broccoli, Fajitas and much more. 

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3. Diets are NOT sustainable.  They are very temporary and short term which is why most diets fail you.  Making better nutritional choices is sustainable and not only are you eating more foods and not severely restricting your food intake and choices, you’re not left feeling hungry and deprived.   I call that a win-win.

4. When you’re eating real, whole, foods that nourish your body, takes the complication and “work” out of keeping track of calories.  I know you’ve heard the saying that a calorie is a calorie but I disagree with that.  It’s not just a matter of how many calories you’re eating, it what kind of calories you’re eating.  Think of it this way…. is a 100 calorie snack pack of cookies the same 100 calories as a grilled chicken breast with broccoli and a sweet potato? 

I can honestly tell you that I have never kept track of my caloric intake, how many grams of fats, carbs or protein I consume a day.  And…. more importantly…. I don’t DIET.  I EAT real foods that nourish my body.

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I’m a big fan of the show Smallville and one of my favorite things about watching Smallville are the quotes from one of the main characters in the show, Lex Luthor.  Here’s a great Lex Luthor quote and very true if you think about it.

“You can learn a lot from someone you hate.” ~ Lex Luthor

I thought this was a great quote, and if you think about it….. in most instances, if you “hate” someone, chances are you are jealous or envious of that person.

What is Jealousy?
We all experience feelings of jealousy and trust me, I have had my moments of jealousy.  What is jealousy?  According to Psychology Today, “jealousy is complex, encompassing feelings that range from fear of abandonment to rage to humiliation. Jealousy strikes both men and women when they perceive a third-party threat to a valued relationship, distinguishes it from envy, which involves a desire something someone else has.”

Does Jealousy Breed Hatred?
If you think about it, jealousy breeds hatred.   If you are hating on someone out of jealousy, that essentially means that this person has something you wish you had, but don’t, such as more money, more success, a better body, etc.  

Jealousy and envy are negative emotions and they don’t make you feel empowered.  More often than not, these negative emotions and feelings can sometimes cause us to “act out” and make bad decisions.  For instance, if you’re jealous of someone because they have a better body than you and wear clothes you wish you could fit into, are you doing anything to make improvements to your body, or are you sitting on the couch and drowning your sorrows in a pint of Ice Cream?

Jealousy is a goal to be achieved
You can turn jealousy and envy into something positive, and in order to do that, you first have to recognize and admit to yourself that you ‘re “hating” on a person,  and your “hatred” is stemming from jealousy and envy.  What that person has is something they have achieved that you want, and you need to look at it as a personal goal for you to achieve.  Once you recognize that, look to that person as a role model… someone you can learn from.

 Here’s a great quote from Tony Robbins

“If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you’ll achieve the same results.”

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Exercise in general is great for your overall health and fitness and no doubt, there are far too many people that are very sedentary and don’t get any exercise with the exception of walking from the couch to the refrigerator.  But this article is not about them.  This article is for those who are already participating in some form of exercise program.

Are these 5 common workout mistakes keeping you from getting the body you’ve always wanted?  Find out what the 5 most common workout mistakes are and how to correct them.

Here are 5 common exercise mistakes I see people making all the time in the gym.

Mistake #1: Doing too much cardio
Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, I see the same people tearing it up on the cardio equipment in the gym.  They’ll spend a good 30-60 minutes a day, sometimes longer,  either on the treadmill, elliptical machines or stair climbers.  Rarely do I see these people in the weight room, and if I do, they don’t put as much time and effort into strength training as they do cardio and wonder why they can’t lose their belly fat.

What you should do instead: 
While cardiovascular exercise is beneficial, what it doesn’t do is give your body shape and keep your metabolism revving long after you’ve exercised.  I too was once a cardio queen, and could not understand why I wasn’t getting leaner and shapelier from all the marathon cardio sessions I was doing.

30 minutes of cardio a day is all you really need 3-5 days a week.  When you are in the gym, spend 30 minutes strength training focusing on a body part and 30 minutes of cardio.  Doing this, you’ll get the most out of your time.

You can also do interval training (aka HIIT training) in lieu of traditional cardio provided you don’t have any injuries.  HIIT training will not only get your heart rate up, but you will be burning more calories in a shorter period of time over conventional cardio.

Be sure to add at least 30 minutes of strength training to your workout schedule 3-5 times  or 1 hour of strength training 3-4 times a week.   Strength training is what builds metabolic muscle and gives your body the shape you’re looking to have.  Without this key piece, all the cardio in the world isn’t going to give you the body you’re looking to have. 

Mistake #2: Not challenging yourself
More often than not, most of the people I see working out aren’t challenging themselves.  Actually, they’ve been doing the same workout “routine” for years, using the same weight, same amount of sets and reps.  You may as well be sleep walking through your workout.  Not changing up your workouts is what creates the dreaded plateau which keeps your body stuck in a rut.

What you should do instead:.
If you’ve been doing the same workout for more than three months, it’s time to change it up. Change your tempo, rep range.  Try a variety of super sets or tri-sets.  A small change can make a big difference. 

Another thing you can do instead is try a new workout program or what I like to call a  ===>  “Fitness Game Plan”.

Mistake #3:  Using weights that don’t challenge you, aka, lifting too light.
Another mistake I see people doing is using weights that are too light for them.  This is true of both men and women.  If you can do more than 15-20 reps without any effort, you’re not lifting heavy enough. 

What you should do instead:
You should be using a weight that challenges you, that makes you grunt squeezing out the last 2-3 reps, and depending on your goals, should be working somewhere in the 5 – 15 rep range.

Mistake #4: Lifting too heavy
I love lifting heavy and so does my ego.  I love the challenge.  I also make sure that when I lift aggressively, I am lifting with correct form and that I am working the muscles that should be worked.  I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have watched people in the gym lifting weights they can’t handle.  Their form is so sloppy that they’re not even close to working the muscle that should be worked.  It becomes more about working your ego than your muscles.  Guys, you need to take your ego out of the equation.

If you’re lifting more weight than you can handle and not putting on the muscle you’re looking to gain, you’re simply not fully contracting the muscle(s) you are looking to target.  Not only that, but over the long haul, you can set yourself up for an injury.

What you should do instead:
While you’re lifting, focus on thinking about your muscles and what you are feeling.  Be aware if you are feeling your muscles fully contracting and getting a full range of motion.  If not, drop the weight by 5 pounds and focus on your form and really squeezing your muscles.  I promise you’ll get better results and gain more muscle.

Mistake #5: Not working out with intensity
If you’re spending more time chatting with your friends or chatting on your cell phone or reading while you’re working out, you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing and you’re not working out intensely.  If you think it’s just women who are guilty of this, think again.  I see plenty of men doing this too.

Time and time again, I have watched people in the gym just going through the motions because they’re spending too much socializing in the gym or chatting away on their cell phones.

What you should be doing:
I know I’m going to get a lot of comments for saying this, but let me ask you this question….
Are your workouts like sex?  You certainly don’t want to be going through the motions, reading or talking on your cell phone while you’re having sex, so why go through the motions when you’re working out? 

Working out is a lot like having sex.  Just as you should be focused on what you are doing and feeling while you are having sex, think of it in the same way while you’re working out.  You should be focusing on your workout.  Are you really squeezing the muscle you are working?  Are you grunting and sweating while you’re working out?  Are you really pushing yourself as hard as you can?  If you answered no to any of these questions, or not sure, you’re not working out with intensity and not getting results and, chances are you’re probably not having good sex …. oh and by the way…. being physically fit can greatly benefit you in the bedroom

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One of my Facebook friends recently posted this comment on my Facebook page which inspired this article. I decided to address this issue in a blog post, rather than Facebook,  as there may be hundreds of thousands of people who also feel the same way, so they know they are not alone and to offer some simple solutions to help solve this problem.

“My excuse for not working out is that I’m so socially awkward, the gym terrifies me.”

For someone who is new to fitness, or is very over weight, the thought of going to a gym can be intimidating…. but it doesn’t have to be.

It is a no brainer that in order to lose weight, have a leaner, healthier, fit body and feel better about your body, not only do you need to eat right, you need to workout.  Although you can get a great workout at home, and there are some great at home workout programs, let’s face it…. it’s just not the same as going to a gym.  To be quite honest, if you were going to workout at home, you would’ve been doing so already.

If you have avoided joining a gym or going to a gym because you find the gym intimidating, here are three simple solutions to overcoming your intimidation of the gym.

Oh…. by the way…. If you avoid going to the gym because you think everyone there is watching you and staring at you, I can assure you that no one there is paying attention to you unless you want them to.  Just thought I’d throw that out there.

Hire a personal trainer
A personal trainer can get you on track, teach you proper form and technique and help make you feel  more at ease in the gym.

Go to The Gym During Off Peak Hours
If you avoid going to the gym during peak hours, which are Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. you will discover that you will working out with only a handful of people.  Early morning, mid-day and weekends you will find that you pretty much have the place all to yourself.

Also, there are many facilities that are available 24/7 so you can workout any time that is convenient for you.

Join a group exercise class for beginners
Most gyms offer a variety of group exercise classes for beginner or advanced workout enthusiasts.  Choose a class that appeals to you for beginners and you will be pleasantly surprised that most of the participants feel or felt just as awkward and uncomfortable as you do, and, the best part of this suggestion is that not only will you be doing something good for your body, you will find yourself making new friends who will support and encourage you.

Remember, you don’t have to be great to start…. you just have to start to be great.

I recently received an email from my Naturopath, Dr. Nelson Bulmash about how sugar feeds cancer. As a fitness professional and a natural health advocate, I’ve always thought of sugar as being a “cancer” to your health (i.e., obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc.,), but I never thought about sugar and it’s possible connection to cancer.

I was so struck by this, that I felt I needed to share the information Dr. Bulmash sent out in his email to his patients.

Sugar feeds cancer

 In the 1930s Otto Warburg discovered some very important facts about cancer.  One of his most important discoveries is what differentiates a cancer cell from a normal, healthy cell.  His discoveries earned him a Nobel Prize.

Warburg’s discovery tells us that cancer metabolizes much differently than normal cells.  The metabolism of cancer is approximately 8 times greater than the metabolism of normal cells.  Cancer metabolizes through a process of fermentation and, like all fermentation, this process requires sugar. 

With such a high rate of metabolism, the body of a person with cancer is constantly overworked trying to feed the cancer.  The cancer is always on the verge of starvation and always asking the body to feed it.  If the food supply is cut off, the cancer begins to starve unless it can make the body produce sugar to feed itself.

 The body will attempt to feed the cancer by producing sugar from proteins (not carbohydrates or fats) in a process called glycogenesis.  This produces cachexia – a wasting syndrome.  This sugar feeds the cancer.  The body finally dies of starvation, trying to feed the cancer.

Knowing that one’s cancer needs sugar, does it make sense to feed it sugar?   

*Courtesy of www.NancyAppleton.com 

and www.mnwelldir.org

Disclaimer:  I am NOT a doctor nor is this medical advice.  This is for informational purposes only and not meant to diagnose any illnesses, diseases or cancers or cure any illnesses, diseases or cancers and you should consult with a qualified health care professional.

I’m sharing this killer recipe from my favorite cookbook,  Anabolic Cooking 

Imagine, enjoying pizza guilt-free while still building muscle and keeping your abs in check which you can do with not only this recipe, but all the great, mouth watering, easy to make recipes in Anabolic Cooking.

This recipe takes only takes 20-25 minutes to make or  just 15 minutes if you have all the ingredients before hand.

Enjoy

CHICKEN PIZZA! (Directly from Anabolic Cooking)

Ingredients:

 • 6oz of diced Chicken Breasts

• 2 Tbsp of Perfect Spaghetti Sauce (see Salads, Soups and Sides section) or any healthy commercial spaghetti sauce. The Perfect Spaghetti Sauce can be found on page 152 of Anabolic Cooking.

• 1/3 cup of low-fat Mozzarella

• 1 Whole Wheat Pita Bread

• 1/4 cup sliced Mushrooms

• 1/4 cup diced Green Pepper

• 1/4 cup diced Red Pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped onions

• Salt and Pepper

 Directions:

1. Cook chicken separately.

2. Spread Spaghetti Sauce on one side of the Pita Bread

3. Top with chicken and veggies

4. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper

5. Bake in Oven at 375 Degrees F. for 15 minutes or until pita bread is crusty.

***Cool Tip from the Muscle Cook: when the Pizza is nearly done, turn it to broil and watch carefully as the cheese turns to a golden brown just like the real thing.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 410

• Protein: 44g

• Carbohydrates: 36g

• Fat: 10g 

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Did you know that a “food rut” can create a fat loss plateau?  Even though you’re eating super clean and healthy day in, day out, if you find yourself eating pretty much the same thing day in, day out you can be experiencing, what my friend Dave Ruel, author of Anabolic Cooking, “Ana-Metabolic Adaptation”.

Having looked over hundreds of client food journals over the years, this is one of the most common diet mistakes I see.

I never knew the technical term for this, until I saw an article my friend, Dave Ruel had written on this topic which I am going to share with you.

I hope you find this information as informative and fascinating as I did!  Enjoy

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 3 Must-Know tips to fight “Ana-Metabolic” adaptation…

Do you know what the “Ana-Metabolic Adaptation” phenomenon is?

Well, in layman terms this is basically the ability your body has to adapt to certain foods that are consumed over and over again on a regular basis.

To give you an example:

If you eat pretty much the same type of foods day in and day out, your body will get used to them and it will consequently slow down your metabolism.

Now this SUCKS because a slow metabolism means you’ll lose lean muscle and gain bodyfat…

The exact OPPOSITE of what we actually want to do!

So here are 3 easy tips that you can start using right away to help avoid this dreaded “Ana-metabolic Adaptation” from ever occurring in your body…

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#1: Vary Your Macro-Nutrient Sources!

It is absolutely critical that you frequently rotate your food choices. For example, do not rely on chicken breasts, canned tuna, and protein shakes as your ONLY protein sources.

Make sure to get a wide variety of protein from other food sources such as lean cuts of beef, lamb, pork, wild game, etc.  Include all kinds of fish and seafood in your nutrition program.  Also make sure to include eggs / egg whites and dairy products to get a wide spectrum of high quality protein sources.

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#2: Use Spices!

Not only will spices add taste, flavor, and excitement to your meals. But the latest research has revealed that cooking with spices like Cinnamon, Garlic, and Ginger can jack up your metabolism, control your blood sugar, and improve your insulin resistance.

All of these things will help you strip away those excess pounds of stubborn blubber while ensuring that the calories you eat get shuttled towards building lean rock hard muscle mass!

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#3: Strategically Time Your Nutrient Intake!

It is a proven fact that consuming the right nutrients at the right times, can more then DOUBLE the Anabolic and Metabolic response you get from the foods you eat.

Basically it’s not just “What You Eat”, but “When You Eat It” that has a HUGE impact on your muscle building & fat loss results!

Now I can’t go into a whole lot of detail about all the specific times in this short article, but I will say this… First thing in the morning when you wake up and right after your workouts are 2 of the most critical times of the day when you NEED to consume high quality muscle building nutrition.

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So there are 3 killer tips that you can use to keep your Muscle-Building and Fat-Burning hormones running at their full optimal Anabolic and Metabolic capacity!

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* Disclosure: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I’ll receive some kind of affiliate compensation. Still, I only recommend stuff that I truly love, use and happily share with friends and family. If you ever have an issue with anything I recommend please let me know. I always have your back, and your growth and happiness in mind. – Shari 

I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely not a fan of the winter months.  I don’t particularly like cold weather or being cold.  It gets darker earlier, you’re not exactly feeling like the Energizer Bunny, and all you want to do is throw on a cozy pair of pajamas, bury yourself on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate in front of the TV and indulge in some of your favorite winter comfort foods.

The thought of hitting the gym and working up a good sweat and eating the lighter, healthier foods you ate during the spring and summer months just doesn’t appeal to your winter caveman/cavewoman.  Hibernation and sleep seem to want to win out.

It’s no wonder how you can find yourself gaining anywhere from 5 -20 pounds over the winter months. …… that is if you allow yourself to!!

 We all wanna rock a beach body

 During the cold weather months, when we’re feeling flabby and blah, we’re all anxiously awaiting spring and have visions of having a rockin’ beach body when the warmer weather arrives.  Sitting on the sofa eating comfort foods, napping and not getting exercise isn’t going to get you there.

And the truth of the matter is, whether you want to hear this or not, those rockin’ summer bodies you envy at the beach or pool were built over the winter months.

I’m just like you and when it’s dark and cold during the winter months, leaving the confines of my cave is the furthest thing from my mind, but I do pry myself out of my house and hit the gym. 

I know that during the winter months, once the sun goes down and my cavewoman instincts kick in, getting in my workout just “ain’t gonna happen”…. however, I do know that there’s no way I’m not going to workout. 

Here’s my trick  ….. I workout during the day.  Even when I was working a corporate day job, during the cold weather months, I would hit the gym.  During the cold weather months, I know that my energy level is at its peak during the afternoon hours and so I choose the afternoon hours to get my workout in knowing full well that once darkness set in, I feel less energetic, motivated.

Know your body’s own natural rhythm
What do I mean by this?  Be aware of what time of the day you feel your best and have the most energy.  I for one am NOT a morning person regardless of what time of the year it is and for me, working out in the morning is going to be a wasted effort simply because I know from experience that when I do workout in the morning, my strength and energy levels are not up to par, and therefore, my workouts are not nearly as intense as they are later in the day. 

In the winter months, I have found that my body does not adapt well to cold weather, and once the sun goes down, so does my energy levels and I find myself “calling it a day” earlier.  When you go back to our caveman/cavewoman ancestors, they also slept longer hours during the winter months and did all their hunting/gathering during the day.

For me, during the winter months, I find that my “prime” hours for fitness are between the hours of 12—4:00 p.m. and make the most of that window of time to get in my workout.

Eat like a caveman/cavewoman

During the cold, winter months, most of us tend to have a more hearty appetite.  While you still can eat hearty, comfort foods, just like the warmer weather months, it’s all about making better food choices and avoiding packaged, canned and processed foods.  Even if the packaging does say Organic or Gluten-Free.  It’s still processed and is loaded with chemicals and preservatives which contribute to your weight loss resistance.

One resource I use and love when it comes to cooking really great, mouth watering, healthy, six pack ab friendly, delicious meals year round is Anabolic Cooking.  Quite simply, the recipes in there ROCK!!!

Here’s a video of one of my favorite recipes, Fat Burning Chicken Nuggets which definitely appeals to this cavewoman.  Enjoy

Have you ever stopped to think about whether some of the foods that you’ve been told are GOOD for you, might actually be causing more damage to your health?

I know it’s not something we all think about day in and day out but a little while ago my good friend and holistic nutritionist, Yuri Elkaim, literally hit me over the head with 3 so-called health foods that will destroy your health!

And to kick your year off on the right path, I’m sharing what Yuri had shared with me.

I’m sure you’ll find this helpful.

“Not-so-Good” Health Food #1 – Unfermented Soy

Soy is one of the highest food sources of protein but that’s about all it’s got going for it, especially in its unfermented form.

The problem with soy boils down to the fact that it is a very powerful source of phytoestrogens, which elevate the estrogen levels in your body.

This is a big problem nowadays as we are seeing more and more people develop “estrogen dominance” related problems like endometriosis, ovarian
cysts, and general weight gain – just to name a few.

Since estrogen promotes cell division/growth it is also a stimulating factor in the development of many types of cancer. Not great if you ask me.

The other issue with soy is that it suppresses your thyroid. These “goitrogenic” properties reduce your thyroid function and thus your overall
metabolism.  (I’m totally in agreance with Yuri on this, and I can tell you first hand, as someone who has Thyroid Disease, I avoid soy at all costs and so should you!!)

Since the thyroid is the master gland of metabolism, any disruption to it will inevitably cause you to pack on the pounds.

On the flip side, fermented soy products like tempeh and miso are OK to eat and are actually really good for you. But it’s the processed, unfermented versions of soy (tofu, soy milk, etc…) that are readily available in almost ALL of our processed foods that are the big problem.

“Not-so-Good” Health Food #2 – “Low-Fat”, “Low-Sugar”, “Diet”

Yuri (and I) recommend that you steer clear of packaged foods. Mainly because they are made by companies that have no interest in your health.

Case in point – any packaged food that is labelled “low fat”, “low sugar”, “diet”, or any other marker of processing.

Remember this – when a food has had ALL or SOME of its original contents removed, these will need be replaced by another (and usually nastier) additive.

For instance, “sugar free” yogurt and diet sodas may have few calories because they don’t have any sugar but they do have a ton of aspartame and acesulfame K – TWO deadly neurotoxins that account for over 75% of ALL health complaints that the FDA receives!!!

If you’re going to eat something out of a package or box, make sure it’s REGULAR. End of story.

“Not-so-Good” Health Food #3 – Whole Grains

What?!?

“But what about my Cheerios,” you might be saying.

This is one of the biggest farces of our time. We’ve been told to eat whole grains because they are good for us. They are great source of fiber and other vitamins.

Well that’s not completely accurate.

Here’s the problem….

Humans have not evolved to properly digest grains.  It doesn’t matter if we’re talking white pasta, whole wheat or multigrain bread, or cheerios…

Your digestive tract does not know how to handle grains. Sure some cultures may fair better than others but isn’t it interesting that MOST weight
loss diets tell you to avoid grains???

Other than helping you lose weight quickly, removing grains will also reduce the irritation and thus potential inflammation caused by gluten (a problematic protein found in grains).

We’ve now seen that gluten is at the root cause of numerous autoimmune disorders, leaky gut, food allergies, skin breakouts, and weight gain.

To avoid gluten, choose pseudograins like quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat. These grains don’t contain gluten and are a much better source of protein and important minerals.

Nonetheless, reducing your consumption of ALL grains will better your chances of losing weight and looking great.

Yuri also shared with me a number of other foods that are not great for your health (8 to be exact) and he shows exactly which ones they are, how to replace them, and how to purify your body for easier weight loss and all-day energy in his Total Wellness Cleanse program.

Considering it’s the new year, I thought you’d benefit from this information since there’s no better time to cleanse your body than now.

And don’t worry, this isn’t some crazy water fast or Amazonian herbal cleanse…

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Want to know what the biggest joke in the fitness industry is???

 
It’s impossible not to put on at least 5-10 pounds during the holidays because of the parties, the cookies, the alcohol, etc

….. if you allow yourself to

Heaven forbid people with this mindset were to actually workout, eat relatively clean and use some common sense over the holidays. 

They don’t live this way because they have to, they live this way because they choose to. 

There is absolutely nothing that they can do to prevent this weight gain so they eat, drink and start packing on the fat with the intentions of losing all the fat and losing even more fat once the magical New Year gets here and suddenly “poof”….

……all that weight you gained magically disappears!  LOL!

I’ll never understand why New Years is some special time where people become focused on losing weight, getting in better shape, stopping bad habits and staring new good habits.

………But you don’t have to