Challengers are losing a pound a day on average!

As I'm posting updates to Facebook about the success of my Ultimate Body Challenge participants, I'm getting a lot of questions about how the program works and mostly how it works so fast.  

What makes this program work?

Lee Causey

SIMPLICITY & SCIENCE

First and foremost, this program is based on 50 years of research by weight loss pioneer Lee Causey and his team of medical experts and scientists.

Simplicity

Losing weight can be a struggle and we understand that and it's our goal to help you keep it simple. All of our programs are centered around XanoLean Supreme, the world's first all-natural, nutraceutical formula to solve the problem of food addiction and break the cycle of compulsive overeating and our step-by-step menu guide, designed to break your addiction to sugar and carbs and to guarantee that you never feel hungry.

This program is simple because there is no counting and no guess work!

No counting carbs! No counting fats! No counting calories! 

Science 

 Ultimately, the program focuses on 3 things:

1. Cleansing and Detoxifying the body - The average person is carrying 7-25 pounds of excess waste in the body. Getting rid of that waste will help with gas, bloating, bad breath and body odor. Cleansing will also help maintain a healthy intestinal balance and control parasites and intestinal fungus. Symptoms of improper balance or toxicity of the body include water retention, sugar cravings, mood swings, insomnia, allergies, acne, constipation or diarrhea.
2. Lowering the blood sugar - Lowering the blood sugar by careful attention to the glycemic index will increase energy, stabilize mood swings, and trigger the body to release fat. Keeping blood sugar regulated will also help prevent or control diabetes.
3. Alkalizing the body - While everyone's pH may vary, when the body reaches an overly acidic state, symptoms such as rapid weight gain, exhaustion, allergies, bloating and other illnesses may result. Additionally, an acidic body is a playground for cancer. Having an alkaline pH will result in a natural vitality and the ability to maintain a healthy weight more effortlessly.

The combination of these three changes can result in an enhanced metabolism and rapid weight loss, naturally flattening the belly and providing more energy.

Certified Wellness Coach

The simplicity and science of this program combined the personal coaching my clients receive from me both one-on-one and in our weekly meetings and online support group make this program work for anyone.  

I am currently leading groups in Starke and Lake City on a weekly basis.  

What are you WEIGHTING for?  Join us today!  

Click the links below to RSVP or contact me for more info. 

Starke - Thursdays @ 6:30 pm

Lake City - Saturdays @ 8:30 am

10 things that are affecting your weight loss

Lee and I, Awards Dinner 2011

Dieting is a multi-billion dollar industry. The problem with most diets is that they provide temporary solutions to weight problems. Another ongoing issue is that many diets may require you to drop out of life, while you fulfill the requirements of a strange new, fad diet, that is unrealistic and that you cannot incorporate into your daily life. So, once again you have only a temporary solution. To maintain a healthy weight loss, you absolutely must adopt a healthy nutrition program, improve your metabolism, and rid your body of excess toxins.


Here are 10 things that could be affecting your weight loss success given to me by Lee Causey, founder of FirstFitness Nutrition. 

1. Motivation. If you’re not mentally motivated to look and feel better, with a vision of what you want to accomplish, your weight loss will never happen.  Get some friends and do it together!
2. Stress. Research has proven that stress is the number one cause of not only illness, but also the inability to lose weight.
3. Small Meals. Small meals keep your body’s metabolism moving. It is always much better to eat 4-5 small meals per day than 2 or 3 large meals.
4. Water. Many of us retain a lot of water, and the only way to release the excess water is to drink more water.
5. Fiber. As with drinking lots of water, you must also have plenty of fiber in your diet while on a weight loss program.
6. Candida. This fungus is the villain which is the root cause for many individuals who are unable to lose weight.
7. Cleanse and Detoxify. The importance of cleansing and detoxification to maintain excellent health and weight loss can never be overstated.
8. Fat Burner. As we age, the body’s ability to burn fat is significantly reduced. Adding the right fat burning supplement can make all the difference in your weight loss program.
9. Mustard. Recent research has revealed that mustard can be very powerful as both an anti-inflammatory and also to increase the body’s metabolism.
10. Sweat and Exercise. To get the full benefit from your exercise regimen, it is important to get to the point where you are producing sweat.

Let me help you reach your goals! Register here to receive my 10 Day Ultimate Body Jump Start guide!

Holiday Trimming Tips

Show off an Xtremely fit new you for the holidays with my Holiday Magic!

It's that time of year again, Thanksgiving, holiday parties and an abundance of not-so-healthy indulgences. How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding":

• Snack on some peanuts or string cheese and whole grain crackers. The mix of protein and fiber will mean that you can arrive at the party content, not starved. That means you won’t eat as much.
• Control your choices by bringing a healthy dish.
• Once you’re at the party, watch the booze and stick to water first and then wine spritzers so that you won’t make poor food choices based on the fact that your inhibitions are lowered.
• Don’t be the first person at the party – the food will be at it’s best in terms of temperature, taste and look so arrive a little later when the buffet doesn’t look so hot anymore.
• Use small plates and don’t stack your food on top of one another.
• Be mindful – that means think before putting that 5th pig in a blanket in your mouth. Ask yourself, do you really want it? Are you still hungry?
• Reject the take home plate and if your host insists, dispose of it before walking in the front door. Ideally throw it in a dumpster on the way home or in your garbage trash but by no means let it enter your kitchen!

I plan to combine these tips with my Holiday Magic program.

What's that you ask?

It's a combination of our Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the holidays or just keep off the 7-15 pounds that people tend to pack on at the end of the year!


DIRECTIONS:

• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before holiday parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

Contact me for more information on this special promotion or order from from my FirstFitness Nutrition website.

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Tip content by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

Can't finish your burger?

...try washing your windows with it!

Here's more from the Men's Health article I was telling you about yesterday:

Shocking Food Industry Secrets - Part 2

6. Smaller portions are equally as satisfying as larger portions. Participants in a Penn State study ate macaroni and cheese over four different days, and when presented with bigger portions, they consumed an extra 160 calories. Despite the extra food, they rated their fullness the same.

7. Between 1977 and 1996, the average cheeseburger grew in size by 25 percent. But you don't have to give up the burgers to stay thin Just order smarter. Order the smaller burgers and have what you want on them added. And avoid the 15 Worst Burgers in America.

8. What do hamburgers and fertilizer have in common? Turns out, hamburgers—especially the stuff served at schools and fast food restaurants—are routinely treated with ammonia to kill off E. coli bacteria. That’s the same substance used in fertilizers and household cleaners. I saw this on Food, Inc, too.

9. There's a good chance chicken will make you sick. In a 2006 Consumer Reports review, more than 80 percent of whole broiler chickens bought nationwide contained campylobacter or salmonella—the leading causes of foodborne illness in America.

10. Junk food is like a drug. A study in the journal of Nature Neuroscience found that eating junk food doesn’t just satisfy cravings—it creates them. That’s right; junk food is addictive. That's why manufacturers load their foods with sugar, salt, and artificial flavorings.

Remember this: If your food can go bad, it's good for you. If it can't go bad, it's bad for you.

Have you seen this video about McDonald's fries?

Upcoming Event - Friday, September 3rd in Starke, FL

Get Renewed

Whole Body Wellness Info Session

Friday, September 3rd @ 7:00 pm

Do you suffer from:

Fatigue?

Gas & bloating?

Skin problems?

Allergy symptoms?

Constipation?

Food cravings?

A struggle with weight loss?

Irritability & mood swings?

Headaches, body aches?

IT’S TIME FOR BODY RENEWAL

Simple program · Eat regular food · No dieting or fasting required

Call for directions.

RSVP to Amy at (386) 623-0476.

Introducing Whole Body Renewal...

Simple program

Eat regular food

No dieting

No fasting

DEATH BEGINS IN A TOXIC BODY!

Parasites, toxins & fecal matter live in your body! They cause disease ... aging & death!

IT’S TIME FOR
BODY RENEWAL...

The 10-Day Whole Body Herbal Cleansing System that helps you look and feel like new again!

• Toxins enter our body through insecticides, cosmetics, cleaning products, industrial pollutants, and more.
• The average person has 5-25 lbs of dried fecal matter in their colon.
• Up to 95% of people have parasites living in their bodies.
• Parasites and toxins are a major cause of obesity.
• The average person consumes 50-160 lbs of sugar per year.

So if you suffer from:

Fatigue
Irritability & mood swings
Gas & bloating
A struggle with weight loss
Constipation
Food cravings
Headaches, body aches
Skin problems
Allergy symptoms

BODY RENEWAL is your answer for:

Healthy elimination
Reduced bloating
A flat abdomen
Weight and inch loss success
Improved digestion
Whole body wellness

This system combines the powerful synergy of three proven, all-natural products—Reneú (40 ct), Lipomax and Fit to a Tea to help cleanse your body of toxins, parasites and the harmful substances that build up in your system.

3 Powerful Products— 1 Complete System:

Reneú®
Ultimate Colon Cleanse
An advanced inner body care formulation to support the cleansing and detoxification of the colon. A cleaner colon and intestinal system helps enhance the absorption of food, vitamins and minerals which optimize good health and enhance weight and inch loss.*

LipoMax®
Liver Cleanse
Designed to help cleanse, detoxify and provide optimal liver support. Lipomax also helps relieve the symptoms of bloating, fatigue, water retention, allergies, sluggish bowels and metabolism.*

Fit to a Tea!®
Whole Body Detoxifying Tea
Supports whole body wellness by cleansing and detoxifying the entire body.*

The secret to wellness for a lifetime ...
BODY RENEWAL!

Healing Power of the Amazon Rainforest...

. . . the earth's greatest living natural pharmacy Zavita, a legendary plant recipe comprised of seven of the world's most powerful healing botanicals, is known among the Amazon's indigenous peoples and tribal healers as "Elixa-da-Vida"—the "Elixir of Life"

On the April 13 Product Training Call, Chairman Lee Causey and Dr. Pete Coon, of our medical advisory board, discussed the the life-changing benefits of Zavita.

Chairman Lee Causey cited the more than 350 scientific studies that support the health benefits in the indigenous plants contained in Zavita. These Ingredients are backed by over 20 years of published research, more than 50 clinical trials on humans, more than 200 laboratory studies evaluating the biological activities of each extract, and more than 100 ethnomedical reports documenting the use of the Amazon Rainforest botanicals in Zavita by traditional tribal healers and natural medicine practitioners

Lee explained that although cells continue to renew themselves, because we are bombarded with free radicals, the cell duplication process is stifled and our bodies begin degeneration, and that Zavita feeds the cells with proper nutrients to regenerate and help us maintain vitality and strength as we age.

Dr. Pete Coon is a health and wellness expert and medical and veterinary forensic pathologist, a professor of medical and veterinary forensic pathology and infectious diseases, a published author, and one of the most informative lecturers in the area of health, wellness and preventative medicine.

Dr. Coon explained that more and more people are turning to alternatives and botanicals for healing. He went on to say that the 8 botanicals in Zavita have been in the business of healing for millions of years serving as anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress agents.

"Zavita can change a person's mental, physical and emotional well being. It can help all the systems of the body work together in synergy. Nothing on the market comes close to Zavita. It is one of greatest preventative tonics we can take to boost the immune system and the healing process." —Dr. Pete Coon

Important facts on the healing properties of Zavita:

Zavita helps promote healthy inflammatory responses, reduces muscle aches and pain, helps support cartilage and joint functions and blocks pain.

CATS CLAW: Used by the native people for intestinal complaints, tumors, diabetes, asthma, wounds, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, hypoglycemia, cancer, hormones imbalance, fevers, and rheumatism. Recent findings show it beneficial for lupus, upper respiratory conditions and parasites. Studies have shown it a significant treatment for Aids, HIV infection. It is useful for blood cholesterol, ulcers, chrones disease, protects against foreign invading agents, prevents blood clots, lowers blood pressure, an is the most studied botanical herb in the rainforest. It targets whole body wellness and stabilizes the immune system.

CATUABA: Reduces muscle aches and pain after physical activity* Increases libido and enhances performance* Helps regulate blood flow* Enhances memory and cognitive functions* Calming and relaxing* Helps prevent cramps and spasms* Improves sleep* Helps support the cardiovascular system*

CHÁ DE BUGRE: Appetite suppressant—supports weight loss, Protects against harmful micro-organisms, balances and strengthens heart muscle protects against foreign invading agents, balances heart muscle, helps dilate blood vessels for more oxygenation.*

CHUCHUHUASI: Helps decrease inflammatory responses, blocks pain, relaxes muscles, increases libido, blocks free radicals, stimulates immune system, regulates unhealthy cell growth, increases antioxidant protection.*

IMPORURU: Helps decrease unhealthy inflammatory responses, helps support cartilage and joint functions, reduces muscle aches and pain after physical activity, helps protect against harmful micro-organisms.*

SAMAMBAIA: Helps protect brain and nerve cells, supports immune function, blocks free radicals, helps decrease unhealthy inflammatory responses, helps maintain regularity, protects skin cells, promotes detoxification and cleansing, maintains healthy lung function.*

TAYUYA: Helps neutralizes free radicals, improves digestion and bowel functions, helps the body adapt to internal and external stess, promotes detoxification, regulates cell mutation and growth, helps regulate menstruation, enhances liver functions, keeps skin healthy, improves exercise recovery.*

Q & A with Dr. Oz

I know it's been a while and I promise to update you all on the amazing happenings soon, but today I want to share a post with you from a Q&A with Dr. Oz. If this sounds even vaguely familiar for you, or describes someone you know, let's talk and find your\their joy!!

Q. ... I'm 5'1", 200 pounds, and eating is my only pleasure. I have bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, diabetes, and high blood pressure. I am so unhappy with me. What can I do? -- Carmen, via e-mail

A. What struck us first about your letter was the phrase "eating is my only pleasure," so we're going to help you tackle that first. Some people will tell you that you can't squash your problems with chocolate or a bag of chips, but your brain chemistry would beg to differ. The only problem food really solves is hunger, but it does bring us pleasure. Eating sugary foods or carbohydrates helps us score the feel-good brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. They boost your mood and make you forget for a moment that you're stressed, bored, angry, sad, or in pain. But of course, the second you're finished, the pain returns, and you need sugar again . . . causing a long-term problem from a very short-term gain.

But there are other more healthful foods that can turn on that "natural Prozac" faucet in your brain. Eating a couple of slices of low-fat turkey can ramp up serotonin levels because it contains the raw material -- tryptophan -- that your body uses to make it; it's also a protein that contains the amino acids your body uses to keep your dopamine levels healthy. But we're willing to bet that you actually get very little pleasure from food because you don't take the time to savor it. If you must have a candy bar, choose healthier dark chocolate, and make eating it last a good 10 minutes, during which you pay attention to the flavor and the pleasure you feel. Today, sit down and write a list of other things that make you feel good, from talking to friends to flying a kite, and whip it out whenever you have the urge to eat your way out of your problems. Time to learn that pleasure comes in many forms. That may solve one of your problems for a longer term.

40 Days of Water

...no ark required

No coffee, no tea, no Coke Zero for me.

As the season of Lent approached, I began thinking about my annual sacrifice. I was somewhat familiar with Blood:Water Mission because I had heard about it on the radio, I think I was mostly intrigued by the water challenge and knew it would be sacrificial for me because I do enjoy my coffee, tea and Coke Zero daily. I also like the fact that the challenge falls in line with the lenten season. Though I'm not Catholic and never practiced giving up anything as a child, I do like this tradition and have practiced it for the past several years.

I appreciate that there is a season for which I can make a sacrifice and use it to draw nearer to Jesus Christ. Of course just giving up water does not draw me nearer to Him. It is recognizing that I do not need the other beverages and that He alone provides for my every need that draws me nearer to Him. I like this challenge because I have the opportunity to give back as a result of giving up.

I am to drink only tap water for 40 days (Feb 17-April 3, excluding Sundays). For someone who is spoiled like me, this seems like a sacrifice. For our brothers and sisters in Uganda who will benefit from my contribution, tap water is a luxury that they do not have. They may walk miles to their nearest water source and even then, it is dirty, parasite infested water.

Three days into my "sacrifice", now and already I've passed up 12 beverages and pledged more than twelve dollars. With each glass of water, I am reminded of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for me all those years ago, when my Lord gave his life so that I may come to know Him and have eternal life.

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again. -2 Corinthians 5:15

Join me on this journey:

• MAKE WATER YOUR ONLY BEVERAGE FOR 40 DAYS.
• KEEP TRACK AND SAVE THE MONEY YOU WOULD HAVE SPENT.
• AT THE END OF 40 DAYS DONATE WHAT YOU SAVED TO SUPPORT WATER PROJECTS IN UGANDA.

Follow my progress here.

Viva Las Vegas

In case you haven't heard, I'm going to Las Vegas next week! I am so excited!

I qualified for this trip with FirstFitness! I keep saying I won it, but the truth is I earned it. Winning would mean I got lucky and my name was pulled out of a hat. In actuality, the company offered this trip as an incentive, they gave me the qualification requirements up front and I did what it took to meet them! (Yay me!)

I'll tell you a secret, I never imagined in a million years that I could do it! I didn't even get started good until three months after the contest started. I mean I knew they offered DreamVacations, but I never thought they would actually be attainable, especially for someone like me, new to the company...

Now, in 5 days, I'll be flying out to Vegas with my friend and mentor, Carol Brown.

We'll be staying at the Mirage, attending some Leadership Training with FirstFitness' Top Earners and our Medical Advisory team. I'll get to be a part of a special Business Boot Camp session with $11 million earner, FirstFitness Crown Presidential Director, Dr. Eileen Silva! We'll attend Mystère Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island. We'll tour one of our manufacturing facilities to see how our Reneu and delicious BodyFx shakes are made! The best part...all this on FirstFitness' dime! What a blessing!

Next up, a 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise! That's in September and its not too late for you to get in on it! Just ask me how!

Get Ready to Party with Holiday Magic!

Show off an Xtremely fit new YOU for the holidays with Xtreme Cleanse and Burn and Trimbolic. Lose weight without dieting during the holiday season.

The next 3 weekends will be filled with holiday parties and most of those parties won’t have the healthiest food options to nosh on. How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

Start with our new Holiday Magic program introduced by Dr. Eileen Silva last night!

What's that you ask?

It's a combination of our New Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the holidays or just keep off the 7-15 pounds that people tend to pack on at the end of the year!

DIRECTIONS:
• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before holiday parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

This is the season of giving, so I am adding this to my Get Renewed Now special! That means you can save 20% when you purchase the Holiday Magic package before December 31st!

Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding":

• Snack on some peanuts or string cheese and whole grain crackers. The mix of protein and fiber will mean that you can arrive at the party content, not starved. That means you won’t eat as much.


• Control your choices by bringing a healthy dish.


• Once you’re at the party, watch the booze and stick to water first and then wine spritzers so that you won’t make poor food choices based on the fact that your inhibitions are lowered.


• Don’t be the first person at the party – the food will be at it’s best in terms of temperature, taste and look so arrive a little later when the buffet doesn’t look so hot anymore.


• Use small plates and don’t stack your food on top of one another.


• Be mindful – that means think before putting that 5th pig in a blanket in your mouth. Ask yourself, do you really want it? Are you still hungry?


• Reject the take home plate and if your host insists, dispose of it before walking in the front door. Ideally throw it in a dumpster on the way home or in your garbage trash but by no means let it enter your kitchen!

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Tip content by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD