The VIP Diet Tip of the Day

Have a “Plan-wich” for Lunch!! Meaning if you leave the house in the morning leaving your lunch choice to chance (subway, a drive-thru, what others are ordering in or just as bad….skipping lunch) then you’re not setting yourself up for dieting/healthy choice success! While you’re cooking breakfast (or even dinner the night before) you should be packing your lunch….and smile knowing that you are armed and ready for the day!!

It feels good when you plan ahead!! =)

The VIP Tip of the Day 11-14-10

If you’re worried about bone density, take Magnesium vs Calcium. Our bodies are designed to use Magnesium to build strong bones….however, if we supplement with excess calcium and we have too much of the wrong kind of cholesterol, then you are adding fuel to the fire. Meaning, that the excess calcium has to go somewhere and the sticky cholesterol will pick it up and deposit it in the lining of our arteries….leading to calcification of the arterial wall = not good! In any case, your first defense should be lowering your LDL cholesterol levels Naturally by consuming less grains and more natural carbs like veggies and plant based starches. Grains (even though yummy going down the shoot) cause A LOT of inflammation in our bodies….yes, even whole grains. But don’t take my word for it. Research it on your own: Pg 77 of the book titles “The Paleo Solution” by Robb Wolf is a great place to start, educating you on the foods that our primal bodies were genetically programmed to eat.
Increase your nutrition IQ and become healthier and leaner....enjoy! Liberty

11/4/2010 Tip of the Day

The VIP Tip of the Day

Oh my gosh…this one Rocks!....Liberty

"There comes a moment when you have to stop revving up the car and shove it into gear."
David Mahoney

Confessions of Annette Jarman....

Confessions of Annette Jarman…

In case you didn’t already know, I am gym rat!! When physical fitness and nutrition first became part of my life, I went at it at full speed ahead =100 miles per hour. I thought that lots & lots exercise was going to be the answer to all of my problems and I soon became addicted to the gym & the Endorphin rush. A typical workout day for me would start with cardio in the morning, weight lifting in the afternoon, kettlebells in the evening (sometimes even two classes a day!!), spinning classes and to top it off a two mile run to complete the day. I followed this same routine for months, and became frustrated because my weight loss came to a standstill and I still wasn’t achieving my fitness goals….

Not only was I not losing weight I wasn’t gaining muscle definition, I was exhausted, found myself binging on food more often, and I was always in a negative mood. These things had an impact on all areas of my life and I was left thinking, what am I doing wrong????

Going out of my Box!!! ~ Then when I talked to Liberty I learned the answer to my problems wasn’t a lack of exercise, it was the overdose of exercise that was causing my body to reject all of the efforts that I was putting in to improve it. Once I backed off from multiple workouts a day to one high intensity workout paired with the VIP Diet, I noticed serious changes! My energy levels were stable, I started overcoming the plateau and my body was actually gaining more muscle & losing bodyfat, PLUS I was able to enjoy other areas of my life that I was missing due to the ridiculous amount of time I spent in the gym.

Now it only continues to get better and better as I continue to follow the VIP Diet and workout 4-5 days a week (taking a solid 2-3 days off per week). I’m achieving Amazing results that I was beginning to think would never come and I feel great!!

So, the point I’m trying to share is that ….More exercise is definitely not the Ultimate Weight Loss Solution.

Hormonally correct exercise, getting enough rest in between workouts & eating for my Rx has made the difference and I’m excited about all the positive changes that are happening to my body!

Blindly following what is in the fitness magazines and what other gym rats tell you will get you nowhere….

Try the balanced approach and you can also achieve your BEST physique EVER!!

=)

11/2/2010 Tip of the Day

The VIP Tip of the Day


Pretty simply stated:
"It's not what you do once in a while; it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference."

Jenny CraigDiet Specialist

11/1/10 Tip of the Day

The VIP Diet Tip of the Day

Don’t like diet foods?  Then don’t feel obligated eat them =)
If you’re putting foods into your daily menus that you really don’t like, it won’t become a Lifestyle. 
Besides….you’re not really on a Diet….you’re just changing the way you think about eating. 

Happy Halloween everyone!

Ps - Be sure to put away the ghosts and goblins candy after dark so that kiddies don’t eat more than they should and “you” don’t find yourself tempted into munching on it either. 
Whether you realize they’re watching or not….you’re teaching your children by your example. 
Real, nutrient dense food should come first and then a small treat afterwards if they have room. 
 It’s certainly not about deprivation, but about moderation.

Enjoy the dress up and celebration!!

Liberty