Okay I posted this on my FB page a while back and thought I’d share it here too. It’s very appropriate for this time of year when everyone is still very high on resolutions to get healthier. —–

As we enter into the time of year where everyone is making resolutions to get healthier and lose weight among other things, I would like to address a few things. If you are one of those making such resolutions, this should really apply to you. This season I want you to remember a few things.

• First, the outside is a reflection of what’s going on on the inside. Excess weight can be caused by simple overeating or non-exercise, but it could be indicative of bigger issues like disease or toxicity. Know what you are dealing with before you start any program.

• Don’t get blinded by unreasonable body images. Not everyone is meant to be a size two. Figure out what your healthy state is and strive to get there. Get to your own, not someone else’s.

• Beware of quick fixes. There is no magic pill. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Most quick weight loss products only reduce water content in your body. The water will eventually return unless something changes, so you have not made a lasting difference. A lot of water weight is usually a sign of body toxicity.

• Anything that does not require some sort of behavior or food modification (i.e. exercise, food changes, etc.) probably will not work.

• What works for someone else may not work for you. Every body is different and what works for someone else may not be the best thing for you. Learn your own body and what works for you and don’t be looking to see what everyone else has done. It’s okay to research and look around at what others are doing, but don’t expect the same results from the same program. Only a tailored program geared for your body will give you the best results.

• Don’t cut your calories too low just to lose a lot of weight quickly. Your body needs a certain amount of calories to function daily. Reduce your calories too much and your body will start to shut down.

• Body cleanses are big these days. There is a lot of truth to the benefits of it. I myself am a big proponent of cleanse and detox. However, there are many, many programs out there that do not work or are not safe. Know what you are doing before you do it. You can’t just take a bunch of pills or drink some weird liquid and expect everything to turn out right. A good natural based detox will include some sort of diet program, exercise element and nutritional elements to support your body systems as you do it. A good detox program can also allow you to eliminate a lot of intestinal bulk contributing to significant weight loss-naturally. Also, when you pick a program, check what’s in it. Anything sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or containing a lot of chemical additives is probably not something you should use. If you want a really good effective detox program check mine out. It really works. I stand by it. I’ve done it myself and continue to periodically do it as needed.

• Know your body. It is possible to lose weight without even trying just by knowing your body and knowing what works and doesn’t work. You can accomplish effective weight loss without counting calories or drastic lifestyle changes just by knowing what you can and can’t tolerate. Some foods, environment and lifestyle choices are toxic to certain people. Eliminate the toxic elements of your life and you will not only see great improvement in your outside appearance, but also how you feel on the inside. I should know. I’m living proof.

Want to discover more about your body and learn your trigger points, toxic elements and lifestyle helps? Contact me for a health analysis and I’d be happy to help. Free of charge. Check out my own before and after photos. I’ve lived it. I can help show you the way. After being on medications for various conditions, battling fatigue, migraines, adrenal issues, insulin and sleep problems, I determined that there had to be a better way. So, I back tracked on my education and took extra courses in Natural Nutrition to become a nutritionist while continuing to work on my Health Practitioner degree. Now in my 40’s I am healthier and more in tune with my body than I was in my 20’s. I am on no medications, at a healthy body weight for my frame, can exercise without problems and sleep better at night. My various conditions have pretty much disappeared – all because of nutrition and lifestyle changes and learning what works for me.

My goal is to touch as many lives as possible by helping them become healthier and live a better life. If you make the choice this new year to make an effort to become healthier, don’t just half do it. Do it right from the start.