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Sunday, 31 March 2013

This STOPS Fatloss (Even When You’re Eating Healthy)

Did you know that even with a near-perfect diet full of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins, and slow-digesting carbohydrates, it’s still exceedingly common to suffer from “food intolerances” that can, and often do, STOP fat loss dead in its tracks?

Perhaps you’ve experienced the phenomenon yourself of “doing everything right” yet still struggling to shed those extra pounds. It’s frustrating, I know…

Fortunately, research is now giving us some insights into one of the MAJOR reasons this happens: food intolerances caused by our bodies not being able to properly digest and absorb certain foods and nutrients.

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What is a food intolerance?
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Unlike food allergies in which symptoms are extremely dangerous and often life-threatening (i.e. your throat closes up and you can’t breathe, etc), food intolerances manifest themselves through symptoms that are much more subtle such as bloating, gas, headaches, fatigue, and an inability to lose weight due to internal inflammation.

Often times, many folks don’t even realize that the foods they’re eating — even extremely HEALTHY foods — may be the very reason their fat loss is stuck at a stand still… and it’s all a result of food intolerances they don’t even know they have.

For example, eggs, nuts, and dairy products like milk and cheese are just several examples of otherwise very healthy foods that many folks are intolerant to. Gluten from wheat-based foods is another huge culprit.

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What to do about food intolerances

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If you’re “doing everything right” yet still struggling to lose those extra pounds, it’s very likely that food intolerances and inadequate digestion are to blame. Below are some ways you can overcome the horrifying reality that food intolerances pose, and finally begin enjoying weight loss again.

Option #1 – The “Do It Yourself” Elimination Diet

With this option, you’d eliminate foods one at a time from your diet, wait a couple of weeks, and see if it makes a difference in your fat loss results and the way you feel. Start with the common offenders mentioned earlier (eggs, nuts, dairy, and wheat) and assess what changes occur, if any. It’s important to only remove one food at a time otherwise you won’t know which “elimination” actually produced a favorable result.

Honestly, while this method has merit, I find it far too time consuming and drawn out to be a practical solution. Not only that, but if you have a less-than-perfect day or a dietary slip up, you’re doomed to start all over again from scratch.

Option #2 – Food Intolerance Testing

Certain tests, such as the FoodScan Intolerance Test and ALCAT test are available to help pin-point food intolerances. These tests, for example, are able to specifically tell you if you are sensitive to gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, or a long list of other foods.

The problem with these tests, however, is that they are extremely expensive (usually $500+ each to get done), and even then you’re still left with having to give up entire categories of foods in order to correct the problem. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of depriving myself from foods I’ve grown to enjoy, especially HEALTHY options.

Option #3 – Digestive Enzyme Supplementation (Much Easier)

Due to age, stress, an unbalanced diet, poor eating habits, and exposure to artificial food additives, colors, and preservatives, it is extremely common for our bodies to no longer produce the necessary amount of enzymes needed to properly digest the food we eat.

This “enzyme deficiency” is exactly what brings about the food intolerance and internal inflammation issues we just discussed, putting the brakes on fat-burning and making it nearly impossible for you to drop those stubborn pounds.

At the same time, at BioTrust we don’t feel that “elimination” diets are a realistic solution for the average person, nor do we believe that you should have to give up foods you’ve grown to love in order to lose weight.

Instead, our goal and mission is to develop PRACTICAL solutions that combat the issues we all face as body- and health-conscious individuals, such as food intolerances and the resultant fat loss plateaus and struggles that accompany them.

The solution? BioTrust AbsorbMax™, a comprehensive blend of 16 unique digestive enzymes that help do away with food intolerances by fully breaking down the nutrients contained in any and every food you eat.

With AbsorbMax™, there are no long, drawn out do-it-yourself “elimination” periods or expensive tests to undergo…instead you just take a scientifically-formulated enzyme capsule at the start of each meal, and you no longer have to worry about “off limits” foods or food groups.

In fact, as far as digestion and food intolerances are concerned, ALL foods are fair game with AbsorbMax™…even gluten-containing foods like pasta and breads due to our inclusion of GlutenGone™, a dynamic duo of 2 unique digestive enzymes (Aspergillopepsin and DPPIV) that has been shown in very recent research to be unmatched in its ability to fully digest gluten.

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CONTROL this hormone (or forget about losing fat)‏

I want to talk to you about the one solitary hormone that can either make or break your weight loss journey…

In fact, if you don't learn to control this hormone, you might as well forget about losing fat at all…it really is that big of a deal.

Are you struggling to lose weight over and over again no matter what you did? Well, you just stumbled upon the hormone that is referred to as the "Fat Burning Hormone", and that hormone's name is leptin.

Leptin (derived from the Greek word leptos, meaning thin), is essentially the "master" hormone that more or less controls EVERY other weight loss hormone in your body… and your ability to burn fat as a whole.

You see, when you have leptin on your side, fat loss becomes easy. When you don't, losing even a single pound can become virtually impossible.

And here's the unfortunate news: just about everyone is unknowingly fighting a losing battle with leptin each and every time they attempt to lose weight.

You see, the REAL underlying reason you may have failed to lose weight in the past isn’t for lack of trying, you don’t have bad genetics, and there’s nothing physically wrong with you… the truth is that you failed simply because you didn’t know the simple ways to control your No. 1 weight loss hormone… leptin.

With that said, it's pretty easy to see why so many folks, and perhaps you're one of them, downright struggle to shed their unwanted body fat like I did, month after month, year after year.

Let me explain…

First, in order to burn fat, your body depends on these two things:

1) high levels of leptin
2) highly sensitive leptin "receptors" (which acts as the “lock” to leptin’s “key”)

Now for the bad news…

Anytime you go on a diet and reduce your calorie intake, leptin levels plummet and fat burning is dramatically reduced to a snail's pace.

Why?

Because leptin's main function is to protect your body against starvation, and in the midst of decreased food intake (i.e. dieting), your body unfortunately views your stored body fat as a huge asset to survival.

After all, body fat provides a vast supply of stored energy and warmth, both highly-valued resources when food is in short supply.

You see, when you go on a diet, your body isn't aware of your hopes for a slim, tight waistline or your desire to drop 20 lbs in time for your high school reunion or summer beach season. In fact, the only thing it does know is that your calorie intake is now below "normal"… and to your brain, that's a big red flag.

The result: reduced leptin levels and dramatically decreased fat burning.

In fact, research has shown that leptin levels drop by as much as 50% after just 7 days of dieting. That puts you at only 50% of your fat-burning potential just one WEEK in to your fat loss plan, and it only gets worse with each passing day.

And if that wasn't bad enough, with every pound you DO struggle to lose, leptin levels fall even further, making it even more difficult for you to continue to lose fat.

Why?

Because, as mentioned, in the face of calorie restriction, your body views stored body fat as an asset to survival. The more fat you lose, the more "danger" your body senses, and the harder it is to strip away that next pound.

Hello, fat loss plateaus!

Now, I hate to continue to be the bearer of bad news, but the scenario I just explained is actually only HALF the problem.

The other unfortunate reality is that the vast majority of people are ALSO suffering from a condition known as "leptin resistance" due to years of high body fat levels and a diet full of processed foods.

Leptin resistance simply means that even at high levels, leptin is no longer able to properly signal fat burning to your body, dramatically decreasing its fat loss effects.

That's a pretty disheartening truth for the fat loss enthusiast, but the good news is that there are 4 somewhat odd, but extremely effective strategies you can begin using today that will ultimately end your struggle with leptin once and for all and finally allow you to experience the excitement of seeing a thinner waist, flatter stomach, and a more defined body when looking back at yourself in the bathroom mirror each morning.

LeptiBurn™ is the ONLY scientifically-backed dietary supplement created specifically to solve your body's BIGGEST fat-loss problem: your body's production of, and sensitivity to, the ONE solitary hormone that literally controls everything related to fat loss.

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You can gain control of leptin today, or you can allow it to continue to control you.

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Monday, 18 March 2013

Do NOT eat this for breakfast‏

Question: Do you eat oatmeal for breakfast? While it certainly can be a solid, healthy option, most are heavily processed and absolutely TERRIBLE for you.

For example, lets look at a brand of "heart-healthy" instant oatmeal (their claim), the "Maple and Brown Sugar" flavor.

First, there is no maple in it. There is also no brown sugar in it. Instead, it's packed with artificial ingredients, colors, and flavors. It's also packed with regular sugar and I've even seen some varieties with the "flavor" gel packets full of high fructose corn syrup...talk about royally screwing up oatmeal!

This product also has a significantly higher glycemic index than regular "old fashioned oatmeal" due to it's instant nature where it's been pre-cooked via high-heat processing. This high heat processing also robs the oatmeal of many important vitamins and minerals, making it an overall less nutritious product.

So, if you're going to go with oatmeal, please stay away from the instant, processed, sugar-laden versions.

Instead, the best choice is plain ol' steel cut oats. While they take a few extra minutes to cook, it's certainly worth it for the lower glycemic index, extra fiber, and greater vitamin and mineral content...all while avoiding all that processed garbage.

Steel cut oats will also leave you feeling fuller, longer, and you'll probably find that you enjoy the more firm texture and nuttier flavor a LOT more than mushy instant oatmeal anyway.

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Saturday, 16 March 2013

The 4 BEST foods to eat before bed‏

You may have heard that eating before bed is a big-time "no no" for those looking to lose weight. In fact, you've probably even heard that eating late at night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight...even worse!

Well, there's good news, and that good news is that not every food that you eat past 7PM will be automatically deposited to your butt, thighs, and love handles.

In fact, there are certain foods that you can eat as a late-night snack that can actually INCREASE your fatloss results! The key is knowing which foods to eat, and which to avoid, as the evening progresses.

Here's a good rule of thumb: Avoid carbs before bed in favor of slow-digesting high-quality protein.

Carbohydrate consumption causes significant rise in the storage hormone insulin, which also puts the breaks on fat-burning. That's a recipe for disaster in the late evening hours as your metabolism is winding down, but fortunately, slow-digesting protein isn't.

Instead, slow digesting proteins provide your body with a steady flow of amino acids throughout the night to help you recover from exercise and maintain your calorie-burning lean muscle as you lose fat.

Here are some of my top pre-bedtime choices:

1. White Meat Protein (not red meat) - White meat animal protein sources such as chicken and turkey are great pre-bed meal choices because they digest slowly and have a very low insulin release. These sources also promote the release of another hormone, glucagon, that assists the body with breaking down stored carbs and fat within your body to be burned for energy...a double win! Red meat has a significantly higher insulin response so it's best to avoid in the evening.

2. Cottage Cheese - Cottage cheese is very slow digesting and coats the stomach to be assimilated by the body over many hours. As a protein, it also stimulates glucagon release; a solid pre-bedtime choice. Just make sure you're using plain cottage cheese, not the flavored varieties with added sugars.

3. Green Vegetables - While these aren't considered a protein, they contain virtually no calories, are high in fiber, and they're very filling. Often times when I get a late night craving I eat a big bowl of green veggies and it completely kills my craving...a diet savior!

4. A Slow-digesting, Low-carb Protein Shake - I use a slow-digesting protein shake before bed literally every

day. It's become somewhat of a ritual and great, tasty way to end my day. The vast majority of my clients have grown to love the habit as well...who doesn't love dessert before bed? :) I normally blend the shake with almond butter to get some healthy fats in there, and man, it tastes good with the right protein powder.

WARNING: Avoid taking a simple whey protein powder before bed...research has show that it causes more of an insulin release than white bread! Instead, you need a time-released blend that includes a blend of slow-digesting, high-quality proteins.

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