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I don’t know about you, but when I eat right and exercise regularly, I feel incredibly sexy. And it only takes about a week of eating right and exercise to start feeling the effects.

Even though my body has not changed much in one week’s time, my attitude sure has! I feel more confident; when I look in the mirror I like what I see a bit more; there is a glow that radiates from me that others can see.



Other people really respond to the… Continue

Well I am happy to report I have lost 2 lbs this past week. I am thrilled.

When starting this program, a few participants asking questions about appetite suppressants. They were concerned about hunger.



Turns out there were no need to be concerned. The diet plan focuses on eating whole foods, rather than processed ‘diet’ foods. If you eat whole foods, you have more energy without the hunger.



This really works considering the… Continue

Introductory week is over and Monday was the first day of practicing the program.



Here are some observations:

1.) Eating every 2-3 hours seems to really work on cutting the cravings. I have set my calendar to remind me to eat, and when it goes off, I think “Jeesh, it’s time to eat AGAIN!” I just have no time to develop the cravings.

2.) Getting back into my exercise regime has already increased my energy levels (I started the exercising last week). To the point I have a… Continue

My job keeps me hopping and I don’t always have time to make dinner when I get home. So every few days, when I do have time to cook, I will lightly sauté a big batch of veggies in a bit of olive oil. It is a great habit I have picked up over the past year.





Having the lightly cooked veggies on hand allows me to quickly prepare a nutritious meal without have to do a lot of chopping and prepping. I can turn out a meal that would… Continue

In day 2 and 3 of the program, I am learning about the habits that I should incorporate in my new healthy lifestyle. So far, I am very impressed.



As to exercise, the habit should be a minimum 5 hours a week, blending resistance exercises with intensity interval focused aerobics.



The eating habits are as follows:

1) Eat every 2-3 hours. Though this will be a difficult habit to develop, I believe it is a critical that I do. My biggest problem with food is… Continue