What’s your guess?

No…..it’s not a supplement, new fad diet, work out ’til you drop exercise program or some crazy device “proven” to shed pounds while lying on the couch………..

The answer:  WATER.   Although some people are probably aware of this already, water is still very under-rated in many health, diet, and exercise programs.  Folklore and personal experience have suggested that water can aid in weight loss but there has been little scientific evidence to show it until now.

A recent study by Brenda Davy, PhD, associate professor in nutrition from Virginia Tech  showed that drinking 2, 8 ounce glasses of water before a meal can help people lose more weight than those who did not.

Her study included 48 adults between age 55 and 75; all participants also ate a low-calorie diet throughout the study.

After 12 weeks, water drinkers lost about 15.5 pounds, compared to non-water-drinking dieters, who lost only 11 pounds.  Better yet, was that those water drinkers who continued for a 12 month period, not only maintained the weight loss, but also lost additional weight.  The reason is simple – drinking water makes you feel more full, therefore tending to eat less and it has no calories.

Davy recommends that women drink up to 9 cups of fluids per day while men should consume up to 13 cups.  People should not substitute with diet drinks or other liquids that contain calories.

So, it’s a “no brainer”……….encourage your friends, family, or clients to drink more water – for all of it’s health benefits!

DRINK UP!

“When is the BEST time to workout?”  A commonly asked question indeed.

Well, in reality, the best time truly is whenever you are actually going to do it.

Look, some people love to get their training in first thing in the morning.

Some love to go during their lunch hour.

And, of course, many people just wait until after work.

Hey, with some many people completely out of shape and unhealthy  give yourself huge credit whatever time you go and workout, so long as you actually go!

But many people are confused as to what and when they are supposed to eat based on when they get their workout in.

And they are also baffled as to when they should take their supplements.

You’re in luck if you’re one of the confused! My partners over at Prograde Nutrition have created this really simple chart that shows you examples of what you can eat and when, and it’s all based on what time of day you workout.

Plus, it also shows good times to fit in your supplements for optimal results.

Even better is that they made a version for men and a version for women.

Check out the female version here: http://healthpath.getprograde.com/how-to-use-prograde-products-female.html

OR

Check out the male version here: http://healthpath.getprograde.com/how-to-use-prograde-products-male.html

Yours in health,

Christine

PS – And don’t forget, Prograde has their BRAND NEW Branched Chain Amino Acids at 17% off this week ONLY. Stock up on those now at:

http://healthpath.getprograde.com/branched-chain-amino-acids.html

I just got back from a free beginners tennis clinic; WOW, do I love free things! Not because I’m cheap (frugal is the word I prefer!) but I love to learn and am very appreciative to those who are willing to share.

I must say that in the past, I have had huge amounts of anxiety to go and do things like that by myself, but I have worked very hard over the years to force myself to do it and…………..guess what………..now it’s much easier and not so scary. [lesson learned #1]

Anyway, as I was looking around and “sizing up my competition”, I observed that there was quite a mix of people there – tall, short, overweight, thin, very fit looking, non-fit looking, various ages, different races, and different experience levels even though we were all “beginners”.  Of course, I am worried about how I am going to do when it’s my turn during the drills, but as I took my turn and then observed others as they took theirs, I became less concerned with how well I was doing (or not) and just noticed everyone’s different styles and abilities, how we cheered each other on or complimented a good shot. OK, so it’s not all about me, again! [lesson learned #2]

Exercise or making a choice to be more active is not discriminatory.  It doesn’t care how old, what race, what experience level, how tall or short you are.  Just take the first step and start – something, anything!. [lesson learned #3]

Although I have played a little tennis before, I have been reluctant to join a league.  This is the next best thing since it is all about people who want to learn and not necessarily cut my head off at the net, have fun and just play.  It doesn’t have to be stressful [lesson learned #4]

Always look out for opportunities in your community for activities that you may have an interest in.  Even if it’s a small interest or just curiosity.  Seek them out – they are probably there somewhere.    Who knows, you might just like it……….meet some new people……win at Wimbledon (OK, I’ll stop now).[lesson learned #5]

Fitness experts are often asked, “What snacks can I eat that will help me lose ‘this’?” When they say “this” they are pointing to some part of their body that has a bit too much fat for their liking.
Now I think some people are waiting for me to say, “Oh, don’t worry, you can eat cookies, chips and candy all you want. Everyone has been lying to you. They actually make you thinner!”
But, fortunately, some people are serious when they ask that question. They really do want to know some healthy snack options for rapid fat loss.
So here are just a few great options:
- Raw almonds, walnuts or pecans (Not the roasted variety. And don’t even think about the ones with sugar sprinkled on them!)
- Fruit or veggies cut up into sticks (Stay away from dipping them into things you know you shouldn’t)
- Hard boiled eggs
- Low-fat cottage cheese
- Hummus
Those are all great options. But if you really want to treat yourself you’ve gotta check out Prograde Cravers. You can find them here http//healthpath.getprograde.com/cravers
They’re made with 100% organic dark chocolate. Plus, they’re only 180 calories and they’re out-of-this-world delicious. Seriously, this isn’t your ordinary. Definitely check them out.

Yours in health,

Christine

PS – It’s best if you choose a variety of foods from the above list. But please realize, you CANNOT find Prograde Cravers in stores anywhere. They’re only available through fitness pros such as myself. http://healthpath.getprograde.com/cravers

PSS – I am a Prograde Nutrition partner

I’ve heard this reason given on more than one occasion for why
people can’t loose weight.
“I must have a slugghish thyroid, just like Oprah.”
Well, that MIGHT be true. But chances are it’s not.
Chances are your thyroid is just fine.
Want the hard science on that to know for sure?
Here’s an aweome article on the subject from my partners over
at Prograde Nutrition.
http://HealthPath.getprograde.com/hypothyroidism.html

Yours in health,

Christine

PS – You may have the same problem as Oprah, but you probably don’t. Click that link below to find out.
http://HealthPath.getprograde.com/hypothyroidism.html