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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Shakeology Cleanse

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Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse
By Brad Chappell · Last edited about a week ago · Edit Doc
Have you heard about the “Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse”?  It’s something I have done multiple times and I absolutely love the way I feel when it’s over
Quite simply, the purpose of the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is to give your body the very most nutrients at the very least amount of calories so that you keep your body fueled to the max, yet spark a large loss of weight and body fat in a short amount of time.

The Science Behind the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse
by Steve Edwards, Director of Results

I like to call the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse a “performance cleanse.” This is because it was designed to be done with a workout program. Let’s take a look at how this differs from other cleanses, how to tailor it to your needs, and what to expect if you decide to try it.

First of all, it’s not a true cleanse. It’s a calorie-restricted and nutrient-dense diet plan. Traditional cleanses contain very few calories and nutrients. Compared to the much more popular Master Cleanse, it’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Traditional cleansing diets are done to rid your system of toxins and bring it into homeostasis. They also contain a spiritual aspect. This process can take a long time, which is why you may have seen coworkers walking around the office in a zombie-like state for weeks on end—swilling a strange concoction of lemons and maple syrup.

The Shakeology cleanse is nothing like that! Depending on how you decide to do it, you’ll be eating frequently and consuming between 800 and 1,200 calories per day, and it could be even more should you feel the need. The point of this cleanse is not calorie restriction, per se—it’s nutrient efficiency. The aim is to get the most nutrients possible into the fewest number of calories. The goal is to put all of these calories to use as a part of your exercise program, to rid your body of undigested foods and toxins, and to bring your hydration levels into homeostasis. The result you’re after is not weight loss—though it will likely occur—but for your body to be running more efficiently. This should make you feel lighter and more energetic, even though you’re doing an exercise program.

How It Works

Your eating structure doesn’t change. You still eat every few hours while you’re awake. Each meal should have a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. And while you’re not eating as much food as you’d normally eat, your calorie-to-nutrient ratio is extremely high. This means that you shouldn’t restrict the actual nutrients you’re getting by too much, so activity can continue as normal.

We recommend you try to keep your shakes to just Shakeology. Adding fruits of any kind, or seeds (for fat and fiber), or the Shakeology Fiber supplement, can and should be done as you see fit.

Ditto for your one solid meal—a salad. As we all know from any salad bar, the definition of salad can be varied. The goal of the salad in the plan is to keep your calories coming from natural sources (no artificial ingredients should be added, including artificial salad dressing). Aside from that, you can add ingredients as necessary. Keep your meat intake to four ounces or less, but add veggies, seeds, nuts, fruits, and legumes in quantities to satiate you.

The goal of the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is to optimize your performance. You want to eat enough to fuel your day AND your workout. The foods you’re eating are so high in fiber and nutrients that it’s virtually impossible to overeat. You’ll be consuming so much fiber, along with enzymes and digestive aids, that your body’s ability to flush excess foods quickly will be at its peak.

What to Drink

Water, of course, is recommended in quantity. This is vital to any cleanse, because one of your goals is to bring your hydration into homeostasis. When your electrolytes are out of balance—the main problem we have is salt—you often retain water outside of your cells. This situation, which we refer to as retaining water, is cured by drinking more water. As the excess salts are diffused, your body begins to hydrate your cells (using sodium as it should be used) and flush the water held outside the cells. So, oddly enough, you drink water to eliminate water retention.

Sodas, alcohols, juices, etc., should be eliminated entirely during a cleanse. Coffee and tea, which are diuretics, should be minimized at the very least and eliminated if possible. Again, performance is the key, so if you need a cup of Joe as a pick-me-up, go ahead. Just use only as needed, and don’t use additives. Eliminating sugar and chemicals is vital. However, do not use energy drinks or soda for this purpose, including the ones with artificial sweeteners. Coffee drinkers may find that switching to black tea during a cleanse will give you the energy you’re looking for with less upset. Coffee’s acidic nature can heighten the effects in a negative way during your cleanse.

Why You Won’t Lose Weight
Most people will lose some weight during a cleanse, but that is not the goal. Those with a lot of undigested gunk in their systems will lose weight as it’s flushed out. Those of you who are properly hydrated and already eat well are less likely to lose. For those of you who need to lose weight, take heart: you are setting up your system to use nutrients more efficiently and improving your ability to lose weight through structured diet and exercise. So while you may not lose much on the cleanse, you’ll be more prepared to lose weight later.

Another reason why we don’t always lose weight on cleanses is due to a stress hormone called cortisol. Restricting calories is stressful to the body, and it reacts by releasing cortisol. Cortisol is performance-enhancing in the short term, but if you somehow keep your body stressed for long periods, it creates havoc in your system and can cause you to doggedly hang onto weight in a type of survival mode. We don’t want this to occur, which is one reason the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is short. It’s important not to remain in a highly calorie-deficient state for long periods of time, especially when you are trying to exercise hard.

Here is the full plan:

The Shakeology® 3-Day Cleanse

The key is to follow the same regimen all three days.

Essentials:

    3 Shakeology shakes per day
    2 cups of green tea per day
    1 or 2 pieces of fruit per day (optional)
    1 salad for dinner—can include fish or poultry
    No dairy or extra sugars (this includes almond and soy milk)!
    Drink 2 to 4 liters of water every day
    Only use low-fat dressings, and go easy on the salt and/or pepper to taste
    2 snacks before/after any of the major meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
    Fruit is optional, and it is discouraged (however, some of you will need the calories while others may not)
    Power-workout participants (those who are already super conditioned) are recommended the higher numbers of calories
    For maximum results, do NOT use additives
    Dinner salad may include WHITE GRILLED PROTEIN—poultry or fish only

Daily Regimen:

    1 cup of green tea to start the day

Breakfast:

    1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories)
    1/2 cup of fruit (60 to 90 calories)—optional
    Ice to taste
    8 to 10 oz. of water

Snack 1 (85 calories):

    1 piece of fruit (apple, pear, orange, banana mango, etc.)

Lunch:

    1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories)
    Ice to taste
    8 to 10 oz. of water
    1 cup of green tea or a detox tea

Snack 2: (you can have the second snack before or after dinner)

    1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories)
    Ice to taste
    8 to10 oz. of water

Dinner:

    Salad with grilled white fish or poultry (roughly 340 calories)
    Greens—3 servings of vegetables, plus 4 oz. of grilled white meat (fish or poultry)
    2 tablespoons of dressing—no more!

Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions:

1. How many calories per day?
800 to 1,100 calories per day

2. How often can I do the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse?

    Ideally, you should do it once per quarter (every 3 months)
    As the seasons change
    Before starting a new workout program
    When you feel you need help breaking through a plateau.

3. Should/Can I still do my workouts during the Cleanse?

    Depends on the individual
    You’ll have less energy than normal, so consider doing it during a recovery week
    Try not to do in the middle of P90X® or INSANITY®

4. Can I do a 1-day or a 2-day cleanse instead of a 3-day?

    Yes! Some people will see results with one or two days
    We recommend against continuing the cleanse for more than three days

5. Should/Can I take other Beachbody® supplements during the Cleanse?

    Results and Recovery Formula™: No, too much sugar/calories
    Others (Omega-3, etc.): Not necessary, but won’t hurt either

Sunday, October 23, 2011

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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Lunch and Dinner Recipes

Lunch and Dinner Recipes

Recipes:

Grilled Chicken:

Boneless Skinless all natural chicken breast with fat trimmed
Olive Oil
Chili Powder
Seasoned salt
BBQ powder

Place chicken in a 1 gallon freezer bag. Add olive oil and coat thoroughly. Add spices and coat evenly.
Place on pre heated grill, turn heat to medium. Cook about ten minutes per side, until clear juices start flowing. Do not overcook (or under-cook).

Boneless Skinless all natural  chicken breast with fat trimmed
Olive Oil
Ginger
Low sodium soy sauce

Place chicken in a 1 gallon freezer bag. Add olive oil and coat thoroughly. Add Soy sauce and ginger and coat evenly.
Place on pre heated grill, turn heat to medium. Cook about ten minutes per side, until clear juices start flowing. Do not overcook (or under cook).

Oven Roasted Chicken:

Boneless Skinless all natural chicken breast with fat trimmed
Place in glass casserole dish, cover with aluminum foil. Cook at 350 as directed based on how much chicken is being cooked. 4 large breasts takes about 45 minutes. Do not overcook (or under-cook).

Slice into thin slices and add your favorite sauce: sweet and sour, salsa (find creative flavors), Apple butter, marinara sauce, the list is endless. Avoid using too much sauce or very fatty sauces. 1 or 2 tablespoons is enough for the whole breast.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

13 Ways to boost your metabolism!

Excerpt from Team BeachBody Newsletter by By Ben Kallen

When you want to create a lean, firm body, the best way to accomplish it is with an effective workout program and a healthy eating plan. But that's not the end of the story . . . . Because no matter how much you're putting into your exercise sessions, practicing a range of healthy habits the rest of the time can give your metabolism an even bigger kick.

So here's a full day's worth of metabolism boosters. Any one of them may have a relatively minor effect, but when put together, they're bound to help your body burn fat more efficiently. Add these tips to your weight loss arsenal, and you'll get the results you want as quickly as possible.

Morning
A little outdoor time in the morning can help you slim down in three ways. First, bright light helps regulate your body clock, so you'll be more energetic during the day and sleep better at night. Second, during the winter months, sunshine helps ward off SAD (seasonal affective disorder), a condition that can lead to uncontrolled food cravings. And third, sunlight on your skin increases your levels of vitamin D, which are associated with a higher metabolism and a lower risk of obesity. (While sunscreen cuts down on your natural vitamin D production, experts warn that you shouldn't spend much time outside without it. You can also get more D by taking multivitamins, drinking fortified milk, and eating fatty fish.)

Eat a good breakfast. Research has shown that a filling breakfast that includes both lean protein and complex carbohydrates helps you burn fat all day (and keeps you satisfied longer, too). In a study presented to the Endocrine Society, dieters who ate hearty breakfasts stuck to their food plans and ended up losing more weight than those who didn't, despite the fact that their daily caloric intake was actually slightly higher.

And add some grapefruit. There's a reason grapefruit diets have never gone out of fashion. In a recent study in the journal Diabetes, mice on a high-fat diet that were given naringenin—a flavonoid chemical that gives grapefruit its slightly bitter taste—didn't gain weight, while others on the same diet did. And a study conducted at the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic found that half a grapefruit before each meal helped obese people drop more than 3 pounds over 12 weeks. (Consult your doctor if you're taking any medications—large amounts of grapefruit can change the way they're metabolized by your body.)

Have a hot beverage. As you've surely heard by now, regular consumption of green or oolong tea can raise your metabolism by as much as 5 percent. But plain old java gives your fat-burning ability a boost too. Green coffee beans have been found to boost your metabolism through the combination of caffeine and something called chlorogenic acid. While roasting lowers the amount of this chemical, according to the Coffee Science Information Centre, a light roast retains more than a dark roast.

Whatever you drink, don't overdo it, and keep the additives to a minimum—the calories in cream and sugar, or a coffeehouse latte, can far outweigh any fat-burning benefits.

Midday

Take the stairs. Your daily workout will do more than anything else to burn fat and build lean muscle. But that doesn't mean you should be a slug the rest of the time. A highly publicized British study found that kids who were very active during physical education classes were that much less active throughout the day, which suggests that you may need to make a conscious effort to move your body when you're not working out, including taking such simple steps as walking everywhere you can and using stairs rather than elevators. Even relatively brief periods of exercise will help keep your metabolism revving at a higher level.

Snack on nuts. All nuts (including peanuts, which aren't technically nuts, but whatever) are fairly high in calories, but they're also full of nutrients, especially protein and healthful fats. In a study at Purdue University, when people added 500 calories of peanuts to their daily diets, they ate less during meals and increased their resting metabolic rates by 11 percent. You don't need to eat so many, though. Just an ounce at a time will go a long way toward boosting your metabolism and keeping you satisfied.

Shop in the outer aisles of the grocery store. Most supermarkets are laid out in similar ways: produce, meats, fish, dairy products, and other fresh, whole foods are along the outside edges, while processed, boxed, and canned foods are in the inner aisles. Shop on the perimeter first, and you'll end up with nutritious ingredients that will fuel your muscles while keeping you full—and because they're higher in fiber and protein and lower in starch, you can eat more of them and still lose weight.

Take time to relax. Stress can take a toll on your metabolism. When scientists at Georgetown University fed two groups of mice a high-fat, high-sugar diet, the ones under stress gained more than twice as much weight as the low-stress group. If your job (or any other part of your life) leaves you feeling like a mouse in a cage, try to find ways of cutting down on stress. At some point during the day, take a break for meditation, yoga, or just sitting in a peaceful place and thinking about something pleasant.

Nighttime

Watch your eating. If you're like most people, your activity level slows down at night, and so does your metabolism. And yet there's also a tendency to eat a lot at this time, either by having a big dinner or snacking in front of the TV, or both. If you're overeating due to stress or boredom, the evening is a good time to concentrate on healthful dietary habits.

Hold the hooch. Your body loves alcohol—so much so, in fact, that it'll burn its byproducts as fuel before anything else. That means that while you're processing alcohol, you're not burning fat. Of course, alcoholic beverages also have calories, virtually none of which are good for anything other than helping you gain weight.

Turn off your screens. At least 2 hours before bedtime, dim the lights, put away your computer, and turn off your video games. Bright lights, including those from computer screens, can interfere with your body's production of melatonin, an antioxidant hormone that builds up in the evening and helps you sleep. Research has shown that higher levels of melatonin are associated with lower levels of body fat.

Catch your z's. While you're asleep, your body is hard at work producing hormones responsible for weight loss, muscle gain, and glucose metabolism. Studies have found that consistently getting less than the optimal 8 or so hours per night leads to a lower metabolism and a higher body mass. If you find yourself getting sleepy during the day, going to bed just an hour earlier could make a significant difference in your waistline.

And don't forget Beachbody's supplements, including ActiVit® Metabolism Formula and Slimming Formula. Both contain metabolism-firing green tea extract, along with other ingredients that can keep your engine running in top form.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Here is my plan for Thanksgiving as its my favorite holiday!

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Here is my plan for Thanksgiving as its my favorite holiday! 

Make a commitment to be able to splurge! If your goal is to lose 10 pounds by Turkey day, then lose 11 or 12!In order to do that, you have to commit to eating right and working out 5-6 days a week, no cheating. Have a great weekend with the family and friends. Try to be sensible but don't deny yourself either.
Then you have to get right back on the commitment train. You will likely hate your scale, some will be weight gain as you could easily eat 4-5K calories especially if you have a big gathering to go to. But MOST of it will be water weight as your SALT intake will skyrocket!

Now that I am writing this, I plan to do a Shakeology cleanse SAT/SUN after Thanksgiving. That will flush my system of all the crap I ate. Regardless, you MUST drink a TON OF WATER to flush the salt and re-balance your electrolytes. By Monday, you may find you didn't even gain a pound!

Speaking of Shakeology, I finally found the right way to make Green-Berry! I used OJ 8 oz, 5 ice cubes, and a teaspoon of unsweetened raspberry syrup all in the blender. It tasted great! Now I don't have to always have the Chocolate. As much as I love Chocolate, it does get a little old. I can't wait for the new tropical flavor!!! (or Thanksgiving emoticon)

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