Welcome to secrets news issue 32

Let me fill you in on a little secret...

There are 3 secrets that I would like to share with you in this newsletter:

• New Slim Secrets Guilt Free Chips to be launched in February
• How to make 2009 your best year
• Oprah's challenge

1. Slim Secrets Guilt Free Chip Launch

Do you often crave a potato chip but resent the extremely high fat and calorie content found in them?

Once again Slim Secrets has found a smart snacking secret weapon in our delicious Slim Secrets potato chips. They are the guilt-free alternative to normal potato chips. Our flavours are Sea Salt, Salt and Vinegar and Cheese and Onion. Our chips are made from Australian potatoes and since there is less fat there is more room for potato through our unique baking process.

Slim Secrets chips are gluten and preservative free and are an Australian innovation.

Secrets about our chips

• ONLY 140 calories per 40g (1.41OZ) serve
• JUST 1.2g fat per 40g bag (97% fat fee)
• Over 4g protein per bag
• Gluten free
• Source of fibre
• Made from real potatoes

They will be available in early to mid February and details of stockists will be available at that time on our website and blog... so stay tuned!

2. Here's To Your Best Year in 2009

Every January, millions of people make some pretty big New Year's resolutions. This is the year they'll stop smoking or drinking; the year they will give more to charity, the year they'll finally write that book or make that long-needed career change. The lists are endless.

But by far, the most popular New Year's resolution is the one in which we resolve to get into shape. We'll exercise every day, we'll join a gym and actually use it, and we'll burn calories until we get our bodies back to where they were when we were 18. Every year, we start with the very best of intentions, and by February, we're right back to our old unhealthy habits.

Not this year. In 2009, I'm going to help you make your resolution stick, so that by March, you're on your way to your healthiest body ever. It all starts with a few small adjustments to the way you set out to make your changes.

Summer time is often a great time to make positive changes so let's start now.

• Make your resolution realistic:
  No one is going to go from couch potato to an Olympian in one fell swoop. If you aren't a regular exerciser now, you aren't immediately going to work out six days a week, and by vowing to do so you set yourself up for serious disappointment and ultimately, failure. Small steps set you on a path to long-term lifestyle changes; begin by making the commitment to exercise for 20 minutes a day, three days a week. Once that's become a part of your routine, build on it a little every few weeks.
• Eat a healthy nutrient rich variety of foods:
  A healthy, nutrient-rich diet is a good idea for everyone. Now, it appears to be a key strategy for weight management instead of the overly simple focus on cutting calories. So in addition to looking at calories, help make every calorie count towards a nutrient-rich diet. Encourage more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oily fish, whole grain cereals and other healthy food choices.
• Eat Protein:
  The findings from Current Opinions in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, Vol 12 No 1, 2009 January paper states, "A protein-enriched diet induces satiety, improves body composition and results in weight loss." Put simply, protein-rich foods including lean meats, chicken and fish, dairy, eggs, legumes, soy and some grains can help you feel fuller, sooner at a meal and feel fuller for longer after a meal. Protein enriched snacks are also advantageous for the same reasons.
• Set small goals and then reward yourself each time you achieve one:
  Every kilo lost earns you a special treat. Just be careful of rewarding yourself with junk food, or you'll be undoing all your hard work. There are many rewards that you could choose besides food.
• Figure out what's behind your unhealthy habits:
  Do you turn to junk food for comfort, habit or boredom? Why? Maybe help in some shape or form is in order, or maybe just a good long soul search, but identifying the issues that hold you back will help you move forward.
• Get a support system!
  Tell people about your goals and ask them to hold you accountable. Join a weight loss/fitness blog e.g. www.weightloss.com.au or maybe start a facebook group and find others who will support you on your journey.
• Believe in yourself.
  You can do it.
• Join a fitness program or hire a trainer:
  Boot camps, fitness makeovers and hiring a top notch personal trainer provides the motivation, accountability and gives you all the tools you need for success.
• Make a list and check it twice:
  Write down the little things you need to do to accomplish your goals - squeeze in enough servings of fruits and veggies, walk for 20 minutes etc. Check them off as you complete them. At the end of the day all those little checkmarks will give you a great sense of accomplishment.

This is the year you're really going to do it. Happy New Year - and happier you with healthier habits!

3. Oprah's Challenge

Anyone that reads a glossy magazine knows all about Oprah's weight loss battles and in particular her current weight loss challenge. Oprah is a typical yo-yo dieter although in recent years she has managed to keep her weight quite stable until recently. She made a very public announcement that she was upset with how she had let herself gain back so much weight and has now vowed to get back on track. Oprah is doing this with the help of a team of people. Her challenge to get back on the wagon as she calls it can be seen on http://www.thebestlife.com/BLWEEK/

However one of the very first things Oprah decided was to make herself a priority this year and put herself back on her to-do-list literally! Are you on your 'to-do-list' or is this something you may also need to reassess in 2009?

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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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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