Over the past few years, every winter I would gain ten pounds and effortlessly shed them in the spring when I was out and about more often. Then two years ago, instead of gaining ten pounds, I gained fifteen and it appeared the “love” (handles, that is) were trying to hang on for dear life. Whenever I attempted to “release the love”, I put it right back on. I was also very hungry, tired, and grumpy. I couldn’t understood what the problem was; not until I found out about the tips I’m about to share with you.
Following these steps will turn your body into a fat-burning furnace and bring your weight to its natural state optimal health. These steps also have tremendous health benefits as well.
26 Ways to Release Weight Effortlessly and Keep It Off For Good
Things You Must Avoid…
1. Do not eat after 7 p.m.
Do the best you can on this.
2. Absolutely NO aspartame or any artificial sweeteners
Aspartame, which goes by the name NutraSweet, will make you gain weight. All other artificial sweeteners including saccharin, Splenda, or anything else, should be avoided. If you want the full story read two books, Aspartame: Is it Safe? And Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills.
3. Absolutely NO Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
MSG is an excitotoxin. It can make you gain weight, causes all kinds of medical problems, and can affect your mood making you feel depressed. It also can be physically addicting and can actually make you feel hungrier. Read the labels of the food you eat. Although monosodium glutamate is allowed to be put in food and not be listed on the label, often times it is listed and there are also dozens of other words that can be listed on the label such as spices, artificial flavoring, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and etc. that are in fact MSG in disguise. Additionally, MSG is in virtually all fast food, including things you would never imagine such as pizza.
4. Absolutely NO diet sodas or diet food
Diet sodas have been called the “new crack” because they appear to be so physically addicting. They actually make you gain weight. The reason they are promoted so heavily is because people become physically addicted to the “idea” of zero calories and they are also cheaper to make than regular sodas.
5. NO fast food or chain restaurants
Any restaurant that is a chain, a franchise that sells fast food, produces their food in such a way that it will absolutely make you gain weight. It is virtually impossible to eat food in a chain or franchise restaurant where the food has not been processed as economically as possible, to last for years without spoiling, in an effort for the companies to make a profit.
6. NO high fructose corn syrup
This sweetener makes you gain weight and is physically addictive. The sweeteners that are used in food produced in a natural way include organic honey, organic molasses, organic fruit juice, organic dates, the herb Stevia, evaporated sugar cane juice. Simply read the labels and if you can’t pronounce it, try not to buy it.
7. NO white sugar or white flour
White sugar is in fact physically addicting and makes you gain weight. However, it is still better than any artificial, man-made sweetener. If you want to sweeten something use the recommendations listed above. Sugar would be your last option. Artificial sweeteners should not be an option at all.
White flour, when mixed with water, makes paste. Eating white flour makes you gain weight; it can also be addicting, and clogs up your digestive system, slowing down your metabolism. Use organic whole-grain flours that have not been processed or stripped of the fiber.
8. Limit dairy products
If you must consume milk, cheese, butter, or any dairy products, eat only organic products. The dairy products should be labeled “organic.” Ideally, if you want to lose weight, reduce your dairy intake. Definitely, absolutely, do not consume any dairy products that are not organic because they contain growth hormone and it slows down weight release.
9. Reduce or eliminate the “uncontrollable” urge to eat when you are not hungry.
However, if you are an emotional eater and have uncontrollable urges and compulsions to eat when you are not hungry, get the book Tapping The Healer Within: How to Instantly Conquer Fears, Anxieties, and Emotional Distress.
Diet & Supplements…
10. Drink a glass of water immediately upon rising
Ideally, the water should be distilled (absolutely no un-boiled tap water). Drinking water jumpstarts the body’s metabolism and internal cleansing process.
11. Eat a big breakfast
Feed your body to increase your metabolism. Your breakfast should consist of as much as you want of the following items. Everything listed should be organic (if possible). Apples, pears, berries, kiwis, pineapples, grapefruit, plums, peaches, prunes, figs, rye bread, raw butter (raw means not pasteurized and not homogenized), raw milk, plain yogurt (this means no sugar or fruit), wild smoked salmon, beef in any form as long as it’s organic, chicken in any form as long as it’s organic, lamb in any form as long as it’s organic, tuna, sardines, eggs, tomatoes, peppers, salsa, celery, carrots, any vegetable, potatoes in limited amounts, coffee in limited amounts made with pure water not tap water with raw milk or cream and raw evaporated sugar cane juice or honey as a sweetener, real tea (not tea in tea bags).
12. Drink 8 glasses of water each and every day
People think drinking water will make them gain weight and be bloated. However, the exact opposite is true. If you are overweight you need to flush the toxins from your fat cells. Water is absolutely necessary for you to release weight.
13. Eat organic grapefruits all day
Remember the grapefruit diet? Well, it appears that there actually is an enzyme in grapefruits that burns fat. Eating grapefruits all day, as many and as often as you desire, will speed the fat burning process.
14. Take digestive enzymes
If you are overweight there is an excellent chance your body is not producing enough digestive enzymes, causing you to gain weight, feel bloated, have gas, indigestion, and constipation. Go to your health food store and inquire. Try several kinds to see which one works best for you.
15. Eat organic apples all day
The old saying is true — an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are loaded with fiber and nutrients; they normalize your blood sugar and decrease your appetite. You should eat at least one apple every day; the more the better.
16. Eat only organic meat, poultry & fish
One of the reasons you are overweight is because of the growth hormone put in meat and poultry. If you want to lose weight, eat as much meat and poultry as you like as long as it is organic, grass fed, ideally kosher, and most importantly, has not been given growth hormone. The fish you eat should not be farm raised.
17. Eat a huge salad at lunch & dinner
The salad can contain anything you like as long as it is only vegetables and they are organic. The salad dressing should be organic olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, or organic vinegar. If you really want to speed the weight loss process use organic apple cider vinegar. Add some organic sea salt, fresh ground pepper, or some garlic for taste.
18. Add a little cayenne pepper to your life
Actually anything spicy or hot will increase your metabolism and make you burn fat quicker.
19. Use organic apple cider vinegar – This is a favorite of mine.
This has some magical property which helps eliminate fat cells from the body. Take a one tablespoon before each major meal (3 times a day) and you will be amazed at you will melt the “love” away in no time.
20. Fast
This should be number one, but for most people this is the most challenging. Going on a proper juice fast for 21 days will completely detoxify your body, flush fat cells, and reset your body’s weight set point. It is one of the fastest ways to lose weight, and one of the most effective ways to change the body’s set point so that you will not gain the weight back. This should be done under supervision depending upon your medical condition. The best book that I know is Juice Fasting & Detoxification.
21. Cheat a bit if you need to 
You want ice cream, cookies, cakes, chocolate, French fries, pizza, potato chips? Don’t deprive yourself. It’s better to eat something without guilt than not eat something and feel bad about it. Just make sure you cut the portion in half. Ideally, if you are going to cheat and want to eat cookies, cakes, ice cream, potato chips, etc., do not buy these products from the supermarket. Go to Whole Foods or a health food store and buy the natural organic counter-part.
Fitness & Exercise…
22. Walk at least an hour, non-stop, per dayThe body is designed to walk. Research shows that slow, rhythmic movement exercise, such as walking, resets your body’s weight set point and creates a thin, lean body. A one-hour walk everyday will change your body dramatically in as little as 30-days.
23. Get Rebounding - another one of my favorites
A rebounder, or mini trampoline, allows you to stimulate and strengthen every cell in the body simultaneously. Gently jumping up and down on a rebounder for just ten minutes a day stimulates the lymphatic system and increases your metabolism. It is very effective for health and weight release.
24. Breathe
Oxygen burns fat. Most people do not breathe enough to stimulate their metabolism and fat burning capabilities. There are several great videos which teach breathing techniques that are simple and quick to do that can help you lose weight faster. I LOVE, LOVE LOVE Kundalini Yoga. My favorite video is Kundalini Yoga to Detox and Destress with Maya Fiennes. Otherwise, look for a class near you.
25. Wear magnetic finger rings
Special magnet rings worn on the little finger of each hand while you sleep can have amazing results. They can be purchased at: http://www.promagnet.com/
26. Add Muscle
Muscle burns fat. When you add muscle through exercise you are increasing your body’s metabolism. The best way to do this is yoga, Pilates, Martial Arts, or good old fashion basic exercises.
A Few Closing Thoughts…
It’s amazing how little things can make a difference. When looking at this list, a good way to flow through it is pick one thing on the list and do that for just one day. Then, look for another thing on the list and while still doing the first thing, add the second thing. Do that until you feel comfortable adding something else. Keep in mind that the items at the top of the list are the most powerful and will create the quicker results. And as always, before you start any new health regimen or fitness program, always consult with a qualified medical professional first.
This is all about YOU reclaiming your health and wellness: Take charge and do the work that needs to be done to feel better, look better, and live well. Know that YOU are worth it!
To Your Unstoppable Success!
March 3, 2011
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