NUTRITION TIP OF THE WEEK: THE ULTIMATE COCKTAIL

Happy Memorial Day and Happy Summer weather!

This is the time of the year when we tend to relax more, travel more, play more and just ENJOY more.  And why not?  We certainly deserve it. 

How nice is it that in the midst of all that celebrating, we can still find so many easy ways to stay healthy and fit.  

Staying in peak physical and mental condition requires the right kind of nutrition.

ENJOY YOUR ULTIMATE COCKTAIL - AKA the "IsaTINI"

INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS

1 scoop of powder Ionix Supreme (AKA - HAPPY JUICE) —A nutrient-rich, rejuvenating drink that restores and protects

the body and helps increase your ability to perform mentally and physically.

• Specialized adaptogens energize your cells and adapt your body to any form of stress.

• Contains over 100 specially sourced ingredients from around the world.

• Antioxidants and adaptogenic herbs help support mental and physical performance.

• Contains our advanced, supercharged blend of trace minerals, which support the body’s vital functions.

1 scoop of powder Cleanse for Life Mineral Drink -- A complete nutritional body cleanse that aids the body’s natural ability to remove impurities that you’re exposed to on a daily basis.

• Feeds and nourishes your body, unlike traditional cleanses which deplete your body. Not a laxative or a diuretic.

• Boosts mental and physical energy and endurance.

• Contains over 100 nutrients, including ionic minerals, antioxidants, Aloe Vera and gentle cleansing herbs that help support the body’s vital functions and immune system.

1 scoop / packet Want More Energy?® — A refreshing natural energy drink that helps to charge and sustain your body’s energy for peak performance.

• Gives you endurance, sustains your energy and helps improve mental and physical performance without caffeine or stimulants.

• A premium blend of A, B and C vitamins to help your body recover, replacing electrolytes and nutrients lost due to stress and exercise.

• Contains only natural ingredients and no artificial sweeteners or colors.

DIRECTIONS - Take your fabulous Isagenix Shaker cup, fill with ice and water.  Add 1 scoop happy juice, cleanse and want more energy. Then shake shake shake your bottle.  Drink and be energized!

Have a fabulous day.  Remember, everything is always at wholesale prices for you. Simply log into your account or email me at debo@321getfitt.com to place your order.

Always energetic health,

DebO

NUTRITION TIP: How to lose those extra pounds and KEEP THEM OFF

How to lose those extra pounds—and YES—keep ‘em off


Getting the right nutrients, while cutting calories, can make or break your goals for weight loss, weight maintenance and overall health. While there are many products designed to help people control calories for weight management, the majority of these “diet products” don’t provide proper nutrition or quality protein to stave off muscle loss that often accompanies weight loss.

Proper snacking is also imperative in reaching your weight loss and weight maintenance goals.  Eating between meals curbs your cravings, enabling you to make smart choices about your food intake. It’s easy to be tempted by high-calorie foods when you’re feeling overly hungry.

In addition to cutting calories (while still getting proper nutrition), and keeping on track with smart snacks, exercise is the third essential component of successful weight management. Let’s explore these three key facets of weight control…

Healthy Ways to Cut Calories
First, you want an easy way to get the nutrients your body needs, while cutting calories to lose weight. Meal-replacement shakes are an ideal choice. However, you want to make sure your meal-replacement shake has the right kind and quantity of protein, as well as provides essential nutrients for safe weight loss and maintenance. With 23 grams of whey protein (the highest quality protein) and active enzymes for easy digestion, IsaLean® Shake is a complete meal replacement that delivers optimal nutrition. When evaluating your meal replacement shake, consider these important components:

Five “must-haves” for your meal replacement shake


1. It works. Whether you’re aiming for weight loss and/or maintaining your ideal weight, you want a product with a proven track record. Does the product deliver long-term weight loss results? This is likely the most important question you need to ask. After all, your dedication to your weight loss and overall health deserves real results. Founded in 2002, Isagenix takes great pride delivering long-term weight-loss results. More than 5.4 million pounds and 6.5 million inches have been lost by people using Isagenix products. The primary pillar of Isagenix weight loss protocol is IsaLean Shake—our best-selling product.

2. Third-party scientific evidence. Referencing clinical studies is another excellent measure of a product’s efficacy. Did you know that in a university study IsaLean Shake surpassed other protein shakes for weight loss results?  In this controlled experiment, two IsaLean Shakes replaced two meals each day for seven days. Participants experienced a greater percentage of weight loss when compared to results obtained from other protein shakes on the market.

3. It’s a full-meal replacement shake, not a snack shake. When you cut calories to lose weight, it’s essential to get proper nutrition to prevent muscle loss, as well as achieve optimal health. You’ll want to be wary of “snack shakes” on the market lacking adequate nutrients and offering inferior protein. Whey protein (the protein in IsaLean Shake) is superior to other proteins (including soy protein) in staving off muscle loss that often accompanies weight loss. It’s important to get the correct amount of protein, too. IsaLean Shake has 23 grams. (To trigger a protein synthesis response for supporting muscle, you need at least 20 grams.)
A protein synthesis response is also dependent upon amounts of balanced-chain amino acids that are highest in whey protein. Getting the right vitamins and minerals, as well as healthy fats, is also critical in preventing muscle degeneration that often occurs with weight reduction. Make sure you’re getting sufficient calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and vitamin D in your shake. While low in saturated fat, IsaLean Shake is high in healthy poly- and mono-unsaturated fats. Moreover, the enzymes in IsaLean Shake help break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

4. Nothing artificial. Be sure to check the ingredient list on any product you consume for additives and artificial ingredients; you don’t want to find any artificial flavors or sucralose. IsaLean Shake is all natural—with no additives—containing whey protein produced in New Zealand from cows never treated with hormones or antibiotics. This high-quality whey protein exceeds USDA organic standards and is guided through fine filters under low heat to separate whey from other diary components including fats and lactose.
Also, be wary of products that haven’t been evaluated for contamination with pollutants and heavy metals such as mercury. Isagenix Quality Assurance Department inspects all ingredients to test potency, amino acid profile, as well as presence of microbial, pesticides and heavy metals.


5. Superior value. While IsaLean Shake retails at around $3.64 per meal, its cost is $2.78 at the Associate and Preferred Customer Price. As a full-meal replacement, this saves you money on groceries each time you replace a meal with your meal-replacement shake.

Swap Sinful Snacks for Delicious Smart Snacks


When in-between meal hunger hits, it’s important to make healthy and low-calorie food choices. Sticking with your weight management plan is especially challenging during a mid-afternoon slump, which can easily direct your will power south. Instead of reaching for that “cheat,” those sugar-laden snacks, enjoy a piece of fresh fruit or our recently launched Peanut Chocolate Chew FiberSnacks!™, a guilt-free, fiber-packed snack that’s yummy and gluten-free. At only 150 calories, it delivers 24% of your recommended daily intake of fiber. IsaDelight Plus™ is another delicious low-calorie snack that curbs cravings— a creamy dark chocolate treat that boosts energy, helps burn fat, and improves mood.

Remember - you always get wholesale pricing.
Simply log into your isagenix account or email me at debO@321getfitt.com to set it up.

Health forever!
DebO

NUTRITION TIP: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Fiber

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fiber

For years, fiber has gotten a bad wrap. Made famous in the past by barely drinkable drinks and commercials aimed at the 70-plus crowd, most people think of fiber just when it comes to being “regular.”

But dietary fiber is no one-man-band. It features an orchestra of benefits and characteristics you might not have considered before. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just generally trying to get your health back on track, here are 5 things that you need to know about fiber:

#1 There are Actually Two Types of Fiber

Dietary fiber actually comes in two forms. Soluble fiber, the type that gels as it travels down the GI tract slowing absorption of sugars and fats; and may get fermented in the colon producing short chain fatty acids that are great fuel sources for the colon cells.  The other type of fiber is called insoluble fiber and does not get fermented in the colon but does adsorb lots of water as it travels down the GI tract producing softer stools and increasing the frequency of stools.

The Food and Nutrition Board, part of the Institute of Medicine recommends all Americans get at least 25 grams of dietary fiber in their diets each day. But most Americans don’t even get half that amount.

Isagenix® understands the important roles both these types of fibers play in your overall health and well-being. That’s why we’ve included them both in every FiberSnacks!™ snack bar. One bar of FiberSnacks! contains 6 grams of dietary fiber, nearly one quarter of the daily recommended amount.

#2 Fiber Can Help You Lose Weight

There’s a reason the nutritionists recommend we increase our dietary fiber, and it’s not just about making sure Americans have good digestive health. There are even longer term health impacts. One of the greatest tools in the fight against weight gain and obesity and a direct link to a healthy hearts is found just by having a healthy diet including dietary fibers. A cool benefit of eating dietary fiber is that it adds bulk to your diet and makes you feel more full with fewer calories. Also, according to research, soluble fiber may also slow down the absorption of some dietary fat by your body and can lower your circulating cholesterol levels.


Between the punch of fiber and 6 grams of hunger-curbing undenatured whey and milk protein in one FiberSnacks! bar, you can now make it in between meals without feeling the pangs of hunger you’re used to during the day. And all that for only 150 calories, which helps you maintain  your daily calorie goals.


#3 Focusing on Foods That Contain Fiber Can Help Improve Nutrition


With all of the fast food and processed food options out there, it’s no wonder Americans aren’t getting enough fiber in their diets. Making fiber a top priority in your diet isn’t just good sense for your waistline, it makes sense for your overall balanced diet.


That’s because you can find fiber in all sorts of healthy food sources. One regular apple contains 4 grams of fiber. One cup of black beans packs a wallop of 15 grams of dietary fiber, along with another 15 grams of protein. That means as you focus on fiber, you’re also getting other important nutrients in your diet at the same time.


#4 Fiber Aids Your Overall Digestion


Fiber’s not just about keeping you regular. It helps out in a number of different areas in your digestive system. A certain form of fiber known as prebiotic soluble fiber helps “feed” your friendly bacteria in your colon, which are known to promote a healthy immune system; in addition these dietary fibers help lower the pH in your colon, which is thought to help keep bad bacteria at bay while also promoting excretion of bile acids. Dietary fibers have even been shown to help ease the symptoms of certain digestive disorders.

#5 Increasing Fiber Intake Encourages Hydration

Since many fibers absorb water and expand in your system by adding the bulk needed to keep you feeling fuller longer, it’s ideal to drink lots of water when you eat fiber-rich foods. This will not only help aid in your digestion, but it will also keep your body properly hydrated.
But focusing on the right types of beverages is key to having proper hydration. Caffeinated drinks like coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks actually can dehydrate your body instead—caffeine is a diuretic and you are likely to release more fluids than you consume. Choose natural fruit juices, sports drinks without caffeine and especially water during the day. Most experts recommend 64 oz of water per day. That’s the equivalent of about eight glasses. You may need more if you’re exercising regularly.


Nature has provided fiber in a plethora of different sources, all at your fingertips.


And Isagenix has harnessed several of those sources in one easy and delicious choice: FiberSnacks!. Reward yourself with 24 percent of your daily recommended amount of fiber in just one great-tasting snack bar. And best of all,FiberSnacks! are gluten free, meaning they can be enjoyed even by those suffering from Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. 


FiberSnacks! also contain natural safe ingredients, which can be enjoyed by children and mothers who are nursing or pregnant.


LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY OR CALL ME TO GET YOUR DAILY FIBER NEEDS ALWAYS AT WHOLESALE

Always in Health,
DebO
DebO@321GetFitt.com

NUTRITION TIP: 5 reasons your diet may not be 'working'

It happens every year. Thousands of people across the country make a New Year’s Resolution to finally lose that extra weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 64 percent of Americans are either overweight or obese. Most of those people, six months later, have abandoned their efforts because of frustration, lack of results or other setbacks.

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and wondered why your diet isn’t having the effect you hoped it would have, here are some tips and reminders to help you reach your goals and have the body you’ve always dreamed of.

#1. Too Many Calories

Weight loss is really all about simple math. If you burn more calories than you consume on a regular basis, eventually you will lose weight. Of course, that requires knowing how many calories you’re eating.

Most people try to wing it when it comes to gauging how much they eat. But between snacks, liquid calories and changes in portion sizes, it can be nearly impossible to determine how many calories you’re eating without checking food labels and keeping a written record.

If you just can’t seem to get the numbers on the scale to move in the right direction, try tracking your calories – of every single thing you eat – for a full week. Look at food labels of everything you eat or cook with. You may be surprised with the number you come up with.

#2. Not Working Out Enough…or Too Much

Remember the weight loss equation? Half of that equation involves burning calories. Sure, you burn calories through everyday activities like housework, walking to the store or raking your leaves. But when it comes to losing weight, you have to create an adequate calorie deficit if you want to see the pounds come off.

Start by figuring out what your basic calorie needs are by using a calorie calculator. The Mayo Clinic has an easy-to-understand one on their website. Enter your age, weight, height and average daily physical activity and the calculator will tell you approximately how many calories your body needs to maintain your current weight.

From there, you can create an accurate daily calorie goal. According to MedlinePlus, it takes a burn of 3,500 calories to lose 1 lb. That means if you create a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day, you can lose 1 lb. per week. Increase your calorie deficit to 1,000 per day and you’ll push your weight loss to 2 lbs. a week.

Let’s say, for example, the calorie calculator says you need 1,900 calories per day to maintain your current weight. If you eat 1,700 calories in a day, then exercise and burn 300 calories, your net calorie intake for the day would be 1,400 calories, giving you a deficit of 500 calories.

#3. Toxins in Your System
Scientists are just now beginning to understand the effects toxins in our everyday environment have on our bodies. Even daily stress can release free radicals into your system, breaking down healthy cells and potentially slowing down your metabolism.

According to the Endocrine Society, these toxins work to disrupt the body’s natural fat-burning process, acting as true hormones in your body but blocking the action of other hormones that aid in losing weight, such as testosterone. Flushing these toxins from your system – in a safe, healthy way – may be exactly what you need to get your body over the weight-loss hump you’ve been stuck on for so long.

That’s why Isagenix® has long offered Cleanse for Life® – designed to safely and effectively rid your body from the toxins you encounter on a daily basis. Cleanse for Life helps your body run more efficiently, giving you the best chance to burn fat and calories that can lead to weight loss.

#4. Not Working Out Correctly
Any type of physical activity is important when you’re trying to lose weight, but to really see the pounds come off, you’ll have to hone in on the most effective types of exercise. That means combining cardiovascular exercise – the kind that gets your heart beating – with strength training.

Cardiovascular exercise is the most effective type of exercise to burn calories. To burn calories more effectively – burning calories from fat and not from lean muscle tissue – focus on your target heart rate zone. According to the American Heart Association, your target heart rate zone is between 50 and 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. To find your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from the number 220. Work out for at least 30 minutes within your target heart rate zone for maximum exercise results.
While cardio is important, strength training is also vital to losing weight. That doesn’t mean you have to become a bodybuilder or even get huge muscles to accomplish your goal. Just doing some simple strength training exercises will help restore lean muscle tissue lost through exercise. Plus, muscle burns more calories than fat, meaning the more lean muscle you have in your body, the more efficient your body will be in burning calories to help you lose weight.

#5. Not Snacking Properly
Sure, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what you do in between meals could make all the difference when it comes to losing weight. Snacks accomplish two major objectives in the battle of the bulge. First, snacking properly helps keep your metabolism up. Second, healthy snacks prevent you from getting hungry throughout the day. When you get too hungry, you are more likely to overeat at your next meal.

Proper snacking involves limiting your calories and getting a balance of nutrition groups like carbs and protein. That’s why SlimCakes® from Isagenix are the perfect solution to your snacking conundrum. With 20 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of protein packed into just 90 calories, SlimCakes help curb your cravings and provide you with a heart-healthy snacking option. Best of all, one serving of SlimCakes is packed with 5 grams of fiber, 20 percent of the recommended amount per day.

So let's get your daily, healthy nutritional intake balanced with the proper form of exercise and remove those toxins with the Cleanse for Life Program and proper, healthy snacking.  Let's keep the weight off and stay healthy for good.

Remember - you always get wholesale cost because I believe no one should ever have to pay extreme retail prices to be healthy.  My cost is always your cost.  Log in to your account today or call me at 321-749-8719 to get started.
Always in Health,
DebO