This weeks Question of the Week VLOG #3 How does TOM (Time of the Month) effect us and what can we do to limit the side effects of the hormonal imbalances it brings? Today's VLOG helps you sort through what you can do while dieting and what to expect from your menstrual cycle. Your menstrual cycle can effect your weight. T.O.M. causes our bodies retain water around this "time [Continue Reading...]
Healthy Tips for Getting Rid of Cellulite
Are you ready for summer? Ready to hit the beach or pool in your bathing suit? Or do you stay away from bathing suits because of cellulite? Cellulite is the bane of every woman's quest for perfect skin. Even women who are lucky enough to never have problems with dryness, oily skin, or acne are often stuck with unsightly cellulite breaking up otherwise good-looking skin. But whether you normally [Continue Reading...]
Stay Healthy with Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil is a very healthy addition to our everyday diet. Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil. Flaxseed in the seed form, is a very stable commodity. But once the seed coating is removed and the [Continue Reading...]
Baking Soda’s for All Phases!
Enjoy this list of diet friendly uses of baking soda for all phases! In our post on the detox bath we discussed using baking soda and Epsom salt to help cleanse the skin and body of toxins. This article covers a variety of ways that baking soda can be used for personal health and beauty, that can be used while on the diet: Squeaky clean hair: Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your usual [Continue Reading...]
Coconut Oil Soap
Coconut Oil Soap for Phase 2 Pure Botanical Coconut Oil Soap. Ultra Gentle with No Drying Residue Coconut Soap, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Natural Fragrance Since 1839, Kirk's Original Coco Castile Soap has given the consumer a high quality, all natural soap at an affordable price. Current national market research ranks Kirk's Original Coco Castile Soap as the top selling [Continue Reading...]
Water Retention Pills
Water Pills on P2 If you experience any water retention while on the diet you can try one of the natural water off pills. Water pills use natural vitamins and minerals to help balance the fluids in the body. I always recommend increasing your water intake first if you are having any fluid retention but there are times especially around PMS or (TOM) that some may experience added water [Continue Reading...]
Do you use the George Forman grill?
One of the best tools I have found while on the diet has been the George Foreman grill. The goal of the diet and Pounds and Inches is to reduce the amount of fat intake from your meats. I pulled the grease from a recent skinless chicken breast cooked on the grill and wanted to show you how much fat was collected just by using this handy little device. If you are looking to reduce your fat [Continue Reading...]
Prevent Stalls on Protocol
fitday.com Chart We strongly recommend that you track your food daily, especially when you are new to the protocol and learning about your calorie intake. Use an online calorie counter such as http://fitday.com or http://www.thedailyplate.com/ Keep in mind that the food you purchase in the stores may not be on these sites, so you may have to do custom foods. Get as close to 500 calories as [Continue Reading...]
The Phases of Protocol Explained!
There are four phases to the Protocol. Phase 1: Phase one is preparing for the diet. This is a preparatory phase that is very important but many skip. We recommend at least reading Pounds and Inches and trying one of the detox methods as you await your shipment. You can use this time to read Pounds and Inches, do your measurements( check out the myotape) and work on detoxing your body to [Continue Reading...]
Muscular Weakness
Have you experienced any weakness on or after hCG? I can remember a few instances where I could not believe how weak my legs were when walking up stairs or even holding my arms up for a period of time. Now that I am in P4 and its been over 2 months since I completed my last dose I am happy to say I walked 3 miles last night with no ill side effects or fatigue. Dr. Simeons explains this weakness [Continue Reading...]
