Welcome to secrets news issue 28
Let me fill you in on a little secret...
There are 3 secrets that I would like to share with you in this newsletter:
- Tips to get your weight loss plan in high gear
- Nutrient Secrets bars have been chosen as a finalist in the prestigious 2008 Food Challenge Awards
- Due to popular demand we are offering you again this month the opportunity of a free coaching session!
Tips to get your weight loss plan in high gear
Did you know that Australia could soon unseat the United States as the fattest nation in the world according to a study by Australian researchers? "If we ran a fat Olympics we'd be gold medal winners as the fattest people on earth at the moment," said the Institute of Preventative Cardiology’s Simon Stewart.
According to the study conducted by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, about four million Australian adults, or 26% of the population, are obese. This is slightly higher than the 25% rate in the United States. The report entitled "Australia's Future Fat Bomb," said that 70% of men and 60% of women aged 45-65 were overweight or obese.
Do you want to be one of the above statistics or is it time to take action?
Are you eager to shed a few kilos but frustrated by a lack of results? If you've tried dieting and exercise but hit a weight loss plateau, it's time to try the following tips to get your weight loss plan in high gear.
- Interval training: One great way to help shed kilos and become healthier is interval training. Interval training alternates high intensity exercise with moderate intensity exercise. For example, instead of jogging at the same pace for 30 minutes, try sprinting for 3 minutes as quickly as you can. Then walk for 2 minutes to recover your breath. Then repeat the sprinting and walking pattern to really challenge your body.
It is essential to keep changing up your workout routine to lose weight. If you do the same activity day in and day out, you won't challenge your body enough to get it out of its comfort zone. Try alternating weight training with a good cardio workout like aerobics or jogging to maximize your results.
- Vitamins: Vitamins are a key to losing weight. Be sure you're getting enough nutrition to keep your body from craving foods that might throw off your diet plan. Nutritional supplements help you get all the vitamins and minerals that are essential to the success of your diet plan.
- Vary your foods: If your diet is the culprit of your weight plateau, your body may have adjusted to operating on a lower calorie intake. Try varying the foods you eat. Add lean protein sources and reduce starchy foods like white bread products.
- Get enough sleep: Try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night in order to help lose weight. Studies have shown that irregular sleep patterns increase hormone levels in the body that are attributed to weight gain and fat retention. There is a reason they call it beauty sleep!
- Avoid Empty Calories: Reduce or avoid empty calories like soft drinks, wine, beer and liquor. It will speed up your weight loss tremendously, since a glass of wine or beer can contain anywhere from 150 to 200 calories and up. Everything in moderation is the key!
If you want to achieve weight loss and keep it off, you need to make lifestyle changes instead of dieting. Learn to control your portion sizes and stave off cravings. Do you find yourself wanting a hamburger at 10 p.m.? Instead of thinking that you are depriving yourself, change your thought pattern and realize by not ordering up fast food, you're helping yourself get one step closer to looking and feeling great. Have a healthy snack instead and be happy with yourself in the morning.
Weight loss isn't easy. It takes a sustained effort over a long period of time. But each milestone you celebrate on your journey, whether it is dropping a dress size or getting in the best shape of your life, make the time and effort worthwhile.
Improving your health will give you the energy, strength and longevity you need to make the most out of your life and your interactions with your family and friends. It will be much easier to keep up with your children or grandchildren if you maintain a healthy weight. Weight loss will reward you with good health and a positive body image and an overall better quality of life.
Nutrient Secrets 2008 Food Challenge Finalist
We are thrilled to announce that our delicious, gluten free and under 100 calories line of Nutrient Secrets bars have been nominated as finalists in the highly regarded 2008 Food Magazine Challenge awards in 2 categories of health and wellness and best snack food. Winners will be announced at the end of July.
Free Coaching Session
We are pleased to offer you again this month an amazing opportunity for a free online (or phone) coaching session with Danielle Ferris of ShapeShifters at www.healthyandhappy.com.au
ShapeShifters support, guide and motivate you to reach your ideal weight, health and lifestyle goals. They provide one-on-one coaching to keep you accountable, committed and on track. Email danielle@healthyandhappy.com.au to book your FREE intro session where you will get started on creating life balance, defining your vision, setting challenging and desirable goals and designing a plan for action.
Be safe and have fun.
Warm wishes
Sharon
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New Nutrition Secrets
Nutrient Secrets
Radiant Peaches & Cream
Nutrient Secrets Radiant Peaches & Cream is a peach snack bar drizzled with white choc coating with added flaxseed, primrose and collagen.
Contains just 95 calories, 2.3 grams of fat, 4.2 grams
of sugar, 59mg of calcium but still has 8 grams of protein
per 28g bar. Radiant and delicious who could ask for more?
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Radiant Peaches & Cream
Nutrient Secrets Smart Vanilla & Almond
A snack bar with a twist of flaxseed and ginkgo.
Nutrient Secrets Smart Vanilla and Almond is a delicious chewy snack bar full of nuts with added flaxseed and ginkgo and a hint of vanilla flavor. Contains just 88 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 3.7grams of sugar but still has 8 grams of protein per 28g bar. What smart person could ask for more?
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Nutrient Secrets Hearty Cranberry Crumble
A snack bar with a twist of flaxseed, soy and green tea extract.
Nutrient Secrets Hearty Cranberry Crumble is a yum snack bar with a combination of cranberries, nuts and chocolate with added flaxseed, soy and green tea extract. Contains just 84 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 3.3 grams of sugar but still has 7 grams of protein per 28g bar. In your heart you know this is the one for you.
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Slim Secrets Mintabolism Boost
Would you like to look hot without the chillis? Does your
'mintabolism' need firing up? Then this bar is the smart
snacking secret weapon for you.
The new Mintabolism Boost bar packs a punch with green tea
extract (concentrated tea) which contains antioxidants that
come from polyphenols in the tea.
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Slim Secrets Morning Rev-Up
One of the first bars of its kind to contain real coffee
beans High in fibre and rich in protein, it will leave you
satisfied for longer, without the fall in blood sugar levels
and feeling of hunger in a short time.
Need something to fill the mid morning gap? If you crave coffee
and sweets and you need a boost, here's a secret weapon to
get you going.
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Slim Secrets Afternoon Snack-Attack
A choc caramel and nut decadent snack that you will think
is too good to be true. High in protein and only 3.9g of
fat per bar, it will provide consumers with a great snack
to keep them going till dinner. May even help prevent overeating
at meal times.
Feel an afternoon feeding frenzy coming on? If the day has
worn you out and you need a bit of a pick-me-up, here's a secret
weapon to keep you going.
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Slim Secrets Night Time Binge - Buster
A delicious blueberry and raspberry bar, made from real
snap frozen fruit, drizzled with smooth white chocolate that
melts in your mouth. High in protein and 3.12g of fibre per
bar, this mouth-watering bar will give you an increased feeling
of fullness and satisfaction. Wheat free and low GI carbohydrates
mean you'll stay healthy without staying hungry through the
night.
Often suffer from the nighttime nibbles? If you're craving
something sweet after dinner and don't want to sabotage your
health goals, here's a secret weapon to get you through.
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