Natural Weight Loss Programs

By Rob Cooper

I’m often asked what is the best diet, or the best food program, best exercise program and which single best book to recommend to improve your health, fitness or weight loss.

The answer is that there is no best way to do it. There is no best book, and there is no right way or wrong way to do it.

The 5 Critical things you must do to achieve your health are these

1. Continue to learn about health, fitness, nutrition and weight loss from a wide variety of sources

The single most important thing to do right from the start is to take action and begin learning about health, followed very closely by putting what you learn into practice. We are a very diversified bunch of people and what works for you may not work for the next person. You have to find what works for you from a wide variety of sources, expand your knowledge and accept no one thing as being the best for your health. Keep reading, keep learning and keep what works for you and discard what doesn’t.

Knowledge isn’t power, but “knowledge in action is power!”

Some very simple things to keep in mind is that the body runs on food and if you give it the best quality food, in whatever manor that happens to be, then you’ll probably get some good results in general. Keep the nutrition to a maximum by eating as close to nature as possible, organic where possible and eliminating processed foods and trans fats.

2. Find a mentor.

Someone who’s been there, done that and that you can model .

I realized at quite an early age that if we can model someone who’s been there and done that and gotten results, then you can “cut to the chase” as it were to find out what works for your health and weight loss – what doesn’t and in doing so get results faster.

Find a mentor, a role model for the things that you’re looking for. If it’s weight loss or to improve your health, find someone who’s walked in your footsteps and knows what you’re going through. Model them. Do what they did, repeat their process and contact them to ask what worked and what didn’t. You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by doing what works and skipping what doesn’t.

3. Apply the knowledge you learn about health on a daily basis

This is where the taking action part comes in. You must begin to apply the knowledge you’ve gained from what you’ve read about health or watched and by talking with people who’ve been there before you. If you do not put it into practice then you’ve become an information junkie and not someone who follows through on their knowledge. You must begin to work the principles you’ve learned on a daily basis and keep at it.

Without the trial and error, you get nowhere fast and won’t truly know what works and what doesn’t.

4. Repeat steps one, two and three

Remember, there is no right way or wrong way to lose weight, improve your health or get what you want. You must continue to learn and challenge what you’ve read. I’m told that what I teach is wrong and I ask what were your results when you tried it? Well, they didn’t try it and so I then ask “what right do you have to tell me what I teach is wrong”. It may have worked for me or for many people I coach including yourself, but without trying it and challenging it, you won’t ever know.

Keep learning about health, keep reading, keep applying what you’ve read and this new knowledge. Begin the process of filtering for yourself what will and won’t work for you. Remember this is about you, not me or the other guy, but what will help you achieve your weight loss goals or your health. This may very well be about applying certain fitness principles that sound so controversy that you figure they can’t possibly work. One of my favorite sayings is “believe nothing I say, but I challenge you to prove me wrong”. My intent is to have you try it.

When I first begun my journey to lose 300 pounds, I read one book and I preached the principles like they were the gospel. I was finally told to “shut up” and read something else, so I took it upon myself to learn whatever I could about health and weight loss. I began to apply my new knowledge daily, found people who had used the info before and what they believed about it, what worked for them for their health and then discovered for myself what worked.

Finally, I discovered the ultimate secret to health and weight loss.

5. Never give up.

It never ends. In the large scope of your life, the next 30, 40, 50 or more years, what is a few days if you happen to get off track. Get right back on doing what you were doing, keep learning, keep trying new things, go back to what worked when it was working and keep up with your daily fitness routine. Probably the single most important fact about exercise or fitness is that our body is designed to move and we’ve gotten away from that. We must do something on a daily basis to exercise our body.

Never give up. Never lose sight of the health you want and keep working towards your goal.

Rob Cooper shares the secrets to his 300 pound fat loss so that you too can lose weight, get and remain healthy. Subscribe to his newsletter for simple, effective tips. http://www.formerfatguy.com

Some benefits of the Atkins Plan include:

• Consume Carbs Intelligently
• Low Glycemic Impact
• Low in Sugar, Balance of Fats and High in Fiber
• Weekly Meal Plans that are Personalized for You
• Shopping List that You Can ‘Print and Go’

Nov. 10, 2004 on the Oprah Winfrey show Dr Perricone and Oprah discuss food that will make you look younger and lose weight.

Look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days

Dr. Perricone promised Oprah she would lose weight if she would just replace her coffee with green tea. “Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar, raising insulin. Insulin puts a lock on body fat. When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine. You’re all set. But you will drop your insulin levels and body fat will fall very rapidly. So 10 pounds in six weeks, I will guarantee.”

If you do nothing else differently, except switch from coffee to green tea, you will lose 10 pounds in six weeks.

Green Tea and Research

Studies on green tea still come to the same conclusions. Green tea aids appetite suppression, burns calories, and increases your energy. By increasing activity and decreasing your calorie intake, weight loss is a natural process with green tea.

The only catch with these studies is the amount you would have to drink every day. Experts say people would have to drink quarts of green tea every day to obtain these benefits. That’s impossible. I don’t know anyone who has the time to make and drink about 15 cups of green tea every day.

Green Tea 300

Now you can join Oprah, drink green tea and lose weight. With Green Tea 300 you get 30 cups of green tea per serving. The Green Tea 300 instant drink provides the perfect way to obtain all the benefits of green tea. The extract in Green Tea 300 is from the entire green tea leaf. This process cuts down on the actual amount necessary, while giving you the most potency. Each Green Tea 300 serving contains 300 milligrams of phenols, the potent anti-oxidant in green tea, and only 45 milligrams of caffeine. Green Tea 300 is the best way to get the maximum health benefits of green tea.

Try a Green Tea Collins. Find the recipe on Oprah.com.

Individual results vary, but people have had some exciting results. Because the Tsu Noni Weight Loss Program is not a fad or crash diet, weight loss is gradual and healtht, like it should be. When used with a healthy diet and exercise, people typically lose 1-3 pounds a week.

Green tea has less caffeine than oolong or black tea. The amount of caffeine can vary depending on how the tea is brewed, what part of the tea plant the leaf/bud comes from and the size of the leaf. Tea bags usually have smaller leaves or pieces of leaves and ends up with more caffeine when brewed. The Tsu Noni Patch and Instant Drink Packets have 63 milligrams of caffeine in each dose, which is less than half of a cup of coffee.

The ingredients

The patch contains:

Noni (Morinda) Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Bladderwack (Fucus Vesiculosus)

The Instant Drink Packets:

Morinda Extract (Noni), Green Tea Extract, Potassium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Fructose, Sucralose Natural Grape Powder, Natural and Artificial Grape Flavor, Grape Skin Extract, Beet Root Powder (Sparkling Grape only) Natural Apple Powder, Natural Apple Flavor (Sparkling Apple only) Cranberry Powder, Cranberry Flavor, Grape Skin Extract, Beet Root Powder (Sparkling Cranberry only) Orange Powder, Orange Flavor, Beta Carotene, Mango Flavor, Orange Flavor (Sparkling Citrus Mango only)

Slim ‘n Trim is a revolutionary weight loss patch that is non-invasive and easy to use. With diet and exercise, Slim ‘n Trim has been found to be an effective aid in weight loss.

How Does the Patch Work?
Slim ‘n Trim contains the most concentrated and purest form of fucus vesiculosos, an all-natural extract of sea kelp – used in homeopathic weight loss for over a century. The patch provides a continous supply of fucus vesiculosos, which helps aid appetite suppression and helps you eat less.

Eat Naturally
Diet and exercise are an important part of weight loss. The Slim ‘n Trim system allows you to eat many of your favorite foods, just helping you eat less. As you reduce your calorie intake and increase your activity level, losing weight will become natural.

Easy Use
Each 1-month supply contains 15 patches. Simply place Slim ‘n Trim on your upper lower back, arm, or other hairless part of the body. Press on the patch for a few seconds. After 48 hours, remove the patch and apply a new one to a different area. The patch will stay on during bathing and recreation.

Entirely Safe
Anyone in good health can use Slim ‘n Trim. People suffering from glucose allergies, hypoglycemia, diabetes, or serious thyroid problems should not follow this program without a doctor’s approval. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this weight loss program. Use is intended for adults only. Before beginning this or any other weight loss program, consult your health care professional.

Grandma loses 17 pounds in first month

I lost 17 lbs with Slim ‘n Trim. This is really great considering I still ate
french fries, ice cream, and Pepsi with my 2 little grandsons Weston and Braden. My eating habits have gotten so bad since my second oldest, David, and his 2 sons recently moved in with us, and I can’t help but spoil them with junk food. Terrible I know, but that’s what Grandmas are for! I figured I better order your product because life is short and I want to lose weight, but don’t want dieting to be a drag, especially with all the dinner and movies I enjoy.

The patch has been wonderful for weight loss—the real great stats are minus 5″ in hips, 1 ½” in each thigh, and 2 ½” in waist—and this is just in my first month.

Marcia
Peoria, Illinois

Picnic Perfect Enjoying the season on NutriSystem: 5 ideas With summer right around the corner, all those relaxing, seasonal picnics can’t be far behind! There’s no reason you can’t enjoy the fun, even if you’re trying to lose a few pounds. You can be right there in the heart of the party, celebrating with everyone else—you just have to be smart about it, and use the “system” to your advantage. Here are some fresh tips for enjoying all those barbeques and summertime picnics NutriSystem style. Go All-American It doesn’t get better than this—hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. So why not go ahead and heat your NutriSystem Turkey Hot Dog over the flames? And don’t forget to serve it with mustard and a grilled onion! Or, as far as burgers go, you can prepare your NutriSystem Hamburger as usual, and then put it on the grill for a minute —just long enough for it to get a little of that grilled flavor. It’s also great with a little fat-free Thousand Island dressing, a slice of tomato and lettuce. Add a slice of fat-free cheese, and you’ve got the perfect sandwich! As for your buns, why not grab one that’s whole grain, and try spraying a little I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter on it, and grill it up, too! Feeling Like Chicken? For a different twist, don’t be afraid to take along one of the tasty Nutri System Chicken Breast patties to your next picnic. They’re great if there’s a grill on hand, and you don’t even need to keep them in a cooler prior to eating. Just throw them in your picnic basket and you’re good to go! Veggie-riffic! There’s nothing more delicious than fresh, grilled vegetables. So how about grilling your corn on the cob? You can have about half an ear as a carbohydrate serving, and maybe, instead of just salting it, try something creative—squeeze a little lime juice over it once it’s cooked, and then sprinkle it with a Mexican seasoning. Or mix up a little olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and brush the mixture on the hot corn. Not feeling corny? That’s okay. How about grilled asparagus? Before you go, just wash it and break off the tough ends, and put it in a long dish. Marinate it in some lemon juice and some lemon zest for about an hour before putting it on the grill. It’s fabulous! Fancy Fruits Fruit is a great addition to any picnic, and the perfect way to stay on track while enjoying the season’s festivities. You could enjoy your fruit serving by joining in the good, old-fashioned picnic fun of a carved watermelon (watch your portion size, though (1-1/4 cup) because it’s a higher-sugar fruit and not low-glycemic). Or how about something a little different—make fruit kebobs for grilling! Just skewer a cube of honeydew, another of cantaloupe, a small section of banana, and two cubes of pineapple to make an awesome fruit serving. Let them grill, turning frequently, until the fruit becomes slightly browned. You’ll love it! Dessert Buffet Just because you’re on program doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the dessert front. Even if everyone else at your barbeque is diving into the homemade goodies, rest assured you’re staying right on track by taking along one of your favorite NutriSystem desserts or snacks. They’re perfectly portable, and a great way to hang out with the gang, yet return home with none of the guilt!

Evodia mimics the characteristic anti-obese effects of capsaicin, the active compound in spicy foods, without the subsequent gastrointestinal irritation or discomfort that often results from the ingestion of these hot foods.

Evodia induces heat loss and heat production, while simultaneously diffusing food energy. This process prevents the accumulation of perivisceral (abdominal) fat. A recent study demonstrated that when Evodia was fed to mice for 12 days, supplemented at 0.03 % of the diet, the perivisceral fat became significantly lower than in the control group.

Evodia studies have displayed evidence of thermogenesis (the physiologic process of heat production in the body).

Evodia increases lipolytic activity, the formation of free fatty acids from adipose tissue in the mechanism of metabolizing fat into heat energy.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What are Polyphenols?

Polyphenols are compounds found in nature. More specifically they are
found in plants and provide coloring for some. Their purpose appears to
be a potent, natural antioxidant. There are many plants that we consume
that contain polyphenols. Concentrations are high in Olive oil and Green
Tea and have been the subject of many health articles and promoted to
enhance your health.

How do Polyphenols work?

These antioxidants eliminate free radicals, unstable molecules that are
the major cause of both aging and disease, in both plants and humans.
Free radicals continually attack the body. Free radicals are a normal
product of metabolism and result in a process called oxidation. Polyphenols
and other antioxidants, including beta carotene (a vitamin A precursor),
vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium, scavenge these free radicals and help
to prevent formation of unstable oxygen molecules, known as oxidation.
Oxidation can damage healthy cells in the body and have been linked to
many diseases including cancer, heart disease and stroke. Polyphenols
not only work to prevent diseases but may also help to reduce abnormal
cells and inflammation; get rid of cancer causing agents and restore cells
back to normal health.

What foods contain Polyphenols?

There are many but there are only a few, which contain particularly high
levels. They include red wine, olive oil, black and green tea. Green Tea
is the #1 source of polyphenols. These extremely high levels of polyphenols
deliver green tea’s unique results in several ways. Just one example is
a subgroup of polyphenols, exclusive to green tea, called catechins. EGCG,
the most abundant and powerful of green tea’s 5 main catechins, is dubbed
the ‘super antioxidant’ because it is 200 times more powerful than the
popular antioxidant vitamin E. Unfortunately, polyphenols have a quick
life span (short half life) of about 3 hours, thus the scientific reason
behind researchers’ recommendation to drink green tea a minimum of 8 times
a day.

Not only may green tea protect and heal the body from disease but also
clinical trials, conducted by the University of Geneva, in Switzerland,
indicate that green tea raises metabolic rates and speed up fat oxidation.
In addition to caffeine, green tea’s catechin polyphenols raise thermogenesis
(the rate at which calories are burned) and hence increases energy expenditure.
And, research at the University of Chicago has shown green tea extract
injections in rats to cause appetite suppression. They consumed 60 percent
less food and lost 21 percent of their body weight. However, as explained
by the scientists, a person would have to drink green tea almost constantly
to obtain these results. Green tea patches have been developed as a solution.
They contain up to 300mg of polyphenols (30 times the potency of regular
green tea) and provide a constant supply over 48 hours.

Research is still continuing with green tea and more health benefits
continue to be discovered. For instance, EGCG’s may one day play a role
in treatment of mad cow disease (Nature Structural and Molecular Biology,
DOI:10.1038/nsmb743). And the formation of unstable oxygen molecules in
the body is unavoidable. Aging, smoke, and environmental pollutants are
all sources of the damaging free radicals. Japan and China have benefited
from drinking green tea vs. black tea, like the rest of us, for centuries.
The west is just now catching on to the benefits of green tea. With green
tea being no more harmful than a cup of coffee (and actually containing
less caffeine) there’s no reason why you shouldn’t begin today to benefit
from green tea too.

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Chemical name:

Various

Also known as:

Green Tea Polyphenols, Green Tea Water Extract, Black Tea Polyphenols,
Black Tea Water Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), Polyphenon E
(Mitsui-Norin, Ltd.), Topical Polyphenon E (Epitome Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

Category:

Phytochemical

East Meets West
Asian cultures have realized the medical benefits of green tea for centuries. Those who drank it lived longer, healthier lives. Now science has discovered the reason behind the green tea phenomenon. Polyphenols, the antioxidants in green tea, can actually help lower cholesterol and promote healthy heart function. Plus studies show it is a great weight loss aid, helping to boost metabolism and suppress appetite. Given the amount of green tea needed to deliver these health benefits, it is almost impossible to drink enough in our busy lives.

Across the ocean in Polynesia, Noni is used for its’ health-regenerating properties. Polynesians rubbed this tropical fruit on burns and sores to relieve pain. Extensive research has finally unlocked the secret of Noni. The polysaccharides in Noni are different than the typical sugar type. Those in Noni are actually a form of dietary fiber, promoting proper digestion and enhancing your immune system. Unfortunately, the awful taste and foul odor prevent most of us from drinking it.

Green Tea Meets Noni
When combined, one would think green tea and Noni would make an unpalatable combination. However, just the opposite occurs. These two bitter ingredients actually become a tasty and powerful blend, known as TsuNoni.

In fact, this synergistic result is so rare, TsuNoni was issued a patent. When separate, Noni contains 11 mgs of antioxidants per gram and green tea has 88 mgs per gram. But when combined, lab studies prove these super-foods deliver 47% more antioxidants per gram. This 1+1=3 combination packs over 400 mgs of polyphenols and 70 mgs of polysaccharides per serving. TsuNoni is a healthy, effervescent fusion that tastes absolutely amazing.

Tradition Meets Technology
TsuNoni comes in two forms for easy, seamless delivery: a patch and instant beverage. The portable instant beverage compliments your busy lifestyle. Just mix one packet with a bottle of water and shake. With four delicious sparkling flavors, TsuNoni leaves you refreshed and your taste buds craving more.

The TsuNoni system is complete with a revolutionary 48-hour patch. This patch promotes fat burning and boosts your immune system, providing a constant heart-healthy dose of green tea and Noni day and night.