Summer Shape Up with Balance Bar

Memorial Day was Monday.  I had the pleasure of watching my dad receive an award for being a Vietnam Vet.  Memorial Day is also the official start of summer for me.  With only a few days left of work, it really signifies summer and of course, time to wear white pants/shorts!  Yeah! As I told you in this post, I love Balance Bars and how yummy and good for you they are.  They are the perfect snack to have on hand in your pool bag or beach bag or thrown in your purse for an emergency snack. According to a recent survey by Balance Bar, 43{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of Americans feel most balanced during the summer! As we’re approaching June 21st, it’s the perfect time to get outside,

How to Maintain Your Weight-Loss Results

Trainer: Gillean Barkyoumb, MS, RD <!– iframe plugin v.2.8 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ –> Sometimes maintaining weight-loss results can be more difficult than the initial weight loss. That’s why Nutritionist Gillean Barkyoumb is on the show. She says, “Maintenance, like working toward losing the weight in the first place, is all about your mindset.” Listen to Gillean explain why an “all or nothing” attitude hurts maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, and how Isagenix systems can help keep you on the right path. She’ll break down how you can change up your Shake and Cleanse Day routines while providing you with some encouraging new exercises to try. To learn more go to http://isagenixpodcast.com/ The post How to Maintain Your Weight-Loss Results appeared first

Why Your Body Loves Undenatured Whey

IsaPro is ‘whey’ beyond simply a exercise recovery tool It’s no secret that we at Isagenix pride ourselves in providing some of the highest-quality undenatured whey protein. With the release of our new Chocolate IsaPro, many wonder why the product is basically just whey protein and if it has a place in their plan. While many see IsaPro as a recovery tool from intense exercise, there is more than one reason to take it. The whey protein we use in our products has some benefits that go beyond muscle-tissue building and weight loss. Here we review some other benefits, whatever your health and wellness goals may be, of taking whey protein. Stress Adaptation Whey protein concentrate in its undenatured form has a special protein

Does Eating Before Bed Hurt Weight Loss?

Eating a small high protein meal before bed can aid weight loss. You may have been told by popular media or nutritional authorities to avoid eating before bed, because it can lead to body fat gain or negatively affect your health. However, recent research is showing that consuming proper nutrients before sleep may actually have some slimming effects. In fact, some research suggests protein before sleep may promote muscle building (1). More specifically, a small, nutrient dense, high-protein beverage before bed can aid in muscle protein synthesis and help boost metabolism the next morning (2, 3). Multiple studies are showing that small, nutrient-dense foods like protein-rich shakes and bars prior to bed may actually help weight-loss goals (2, 4). In a recent

Summer is Coming!

Happy Mother’s Day!  I had an amazing day celebrating with my mom and my siblings.  We had a yummy lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs and salad and veggies!  It was a nice, relaxing day with lots of good talking. It dawned on me that summer is really almost here.  Time for bathing suits and flip flops and everyone seeing you half naked! AGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you ready?  Me neither.  I have just the solution for you…another Dietbet. This game only costs you $25 to play and you will be so thankful in June when you not only have lost weight but have some extra money.  The people who lose 4{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of their starting weight split the total pot…usually almost doubling their money.  All weigh in’

Top 10 Ways to Lose Weight Like a Champion

I’m back!  I will do a vlog later today and then my goal is to do at least four days of vlog’s this week.  No-matter-what.  No more excuses!  Sorry I didn’t keep you posted last week.  I have been going through some things that have gotten in the way of updating you and for that, I am sorry!  Moving on… You are going to LOVE this post!  I got so much out of it just from writing it out!  I love it when that happens… On Monday night, Jacynta gave an amazing talk on losing weight like a champion.  I took away so many amazing things from it and I asked her if it was ok if I shared it with you.  

Should You Weigh Yourself Daily? Considering Both Sides of the Scale

Studies on whether to weigh yourself daily or not come down for and against. Are daily weigh-ins right for you? Here it comes, the dreaded scale discussion. And, believe it or not, it’s not going to be that bad. To start, scales are not meant, in any way, to be scary or to haunt you. Nor should they rule your life or make you feel bad about yourself. But, they can offer an approximate measurement of your body mass. And given there are two sides to the scale, we will take a scientific look at both. We’ll guide you in deciding whether or not daily weight tracking will help or hinder your health goals. Side A: Helpful for Weight Loss A new study suggests that daily

FDA Approves Device To Treat Obesity

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the very first weight loss device that controls satiety. The Maestro Rechargeable System targets the neural pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. However, this device will only be available to adults aged 18 years of age and older with a body mass index of 35-45 combined with at least one other obesity-related condition (i.e. type 2 diabetes) that have had no success with weight loss programs.How does it work?“The Maestro Rechargeable System consists of a rechargeable electrical pulse generator, wire leads and electrodes implanted surgically into the abdomen. It works by sending intermittent electrical pulses to the trunks in the abdominal vagus nerve, which is involved in regulating stomach