Joy’s Journey with Ketopia- Day 3

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 30, 2015 - 3:38 pm |July 30, 2015 Ketopia

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Joy’s Journey with Ketopia- Day 3

I lay in bed last night grateful to have found a solution for my sluggish metabolism and for addressing body fat that has crept upon my body in the past 4 years. It’s called KETOPIA. I’ll never forget back in my 40’s….I was very active, lean and always COLD due to low body fat…..sometimes even living in Florida and Arizona! I remember saying how I can’t WAIT till I go through MENOPAUSE- because, my silly reasoning, was that finally I would be warm! Ha-Ha…..not quite!!!! Well I cruised through menopause but not without the meno-pot….I now know why women call them a “muffin top”.

It’s not that I haven’t tried to lose body fat- I have. I have done the Master Cleanse several time (weight comes back!) and the Purium program (ditto) as well as other cleanses and “diets”….and you got it- DIET’s DON’T WORK. If they did, we’d all be our ideal body weight.

The more I am learning about the KETOPIA 10-Day RESET, the more I understand why and how it works. If you have any questions please google KETOGENIC programs and you’ll see thousands of scientific studies on how it helps the body reach an ideal and healthy state of health AND body weight. Ketopia, as a program makes this extremely easy! RESETTING THE BODY TO BURN FAT is the KEY! Much like rebooting your computer to be more efficient!

So….how lucky am I that ForeverGreen (FGXpress)- a company I fell in love with back in 2005 when the FrequenSea was launched-got the exclusive rights to distribute KETOPIA and actually make scientific claims!!!!!

Day 3- This is EASY!

I find it very easy to follow the simple plan that comes within the 10-Day RESET package. I like routine and I don’t like big meals, so this is ideal for my lifestyle. Today I watched my 3 year old granddaughter and usually when I make her lunch I snack on things I normally wouldn’t- or eat her left overs (How many moms or grandmas do that???) Anyway- ZERO cravings for her mac and cheese, handful of blueberry PULSE, fresh strawberries or piece of ice cream sandwich. ZERO. It must have been that DOUGHbite I had a 1/2 hour before!!! Seriously NO HUNGER- or CRAVINGS….even when I cooked a black bean burger (a favorite) for my daughter…..

So….if you are reading this and wondering if this is easy- the answer is YES.

Is it filling and fulfilling? YES

Is it affordable? YES….Dave and I will surely save money this month as we work our way through 3 back to back 10-Day RESET packages.

Day 3- I dropped 1 more pound.

That is 3.5 lbs. in 2 days using the Ketopia. My daughter said “Please don’t take it wrong- but you look less puffy”. I know, losing the fat bloat is sure to make me look slimmer. When I saw pictures of those in the BETA TEST with Ketopia I couldn’t believe the noticeable difference they showed not only in the body but also in their faces. I’m looking forward to that!

I am going “by the book”, exactly as the program suggests and lucky for me- the “legal foods” on the program are my “kinds of foods!” Am I missing wine? Surprise Surprise Surprise….I am not. NO INTEREST IN COFFEE OR ALCOHOL which is very surprising!!! It MUST BE MY BEFORE PICTURES THAT TOTALLY GOT ME IN THE GAME.

Dave and I are not adding any additional exercise to our daily routine…but we continue to play a minimum of an hour of tennis a day. After Dave’s PICTURES taken today, we both agreed that adding daily PUSHUPS, AB EXERCISES and LEG SQUATS would add to our health and results…..at least for the “after pictures”.

Stay tuned. This is fun….Can’t wait to see the GALLERY of Before and After pictures. Ketopia is a savior for many people in helping them reach their ideal and healthy weight and their HEALTH.

Health is a Habit- Not an Event! There are many other products that FGXpress has available to support the Ketopia. You can go to www.JoysFavorites.com and you’ll be directed to the FGX Farmers Market…where you can SHOP….

HERE’S TO EVERYONES SUCCESS WITH KETOPIA. If you have NOT YET ORDERED YOUR SUPPLY, go to www.fgxnow.com click on location, then KETOPIA. We’ll support YOUR journey…..

Joy Edgerton

Dave DeBerardinis

802-846-7530 h

info@fgxnow.com

Joy’s Journey with Ketopia, Day 2

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 29, 2015 - 5:02 pm |July 29, 2015 Ketopia, weight Loss

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Joy’s Journey with Ketopia, Day 2

Oh My!!!! I am feeling GREAT!!! Slept well last night except for the multiple times I had to use the bathroom. Typically when my body has begun to drop weight in the past I do have to get up more in the night….but the inconvenience is worth it. Also I increased my water by at least 4x of what I had been consuming on a typical day.

Day 2- what was it like?

Upon waking I used a Ketostix and noticed my urine still had a trace of ketones- which was encouraging. Around 7 am I enjoyed my KetonX drink – sipped it over a 30 minute time frame. 1 hour later my Ketostix showed my body was already in the deeper maroon color

which is between moderate and large. Gotta love the visuals.

I think one of the most exciting things today was I dropped 2.5 pounds and Dave encouraged me to do my measurements. When I got up he noticed that I looked smaller, especially in the places where I have been storing fat. I am quite motivated and I am beginning to feel different. How is that possible after only ONE day???? My body must be happy to be utilizing my readily available FAT for energy.

Energy is HIGH…. Since it is a “program” my KetonX, Doughbites and FIXX were per usual according to the plan. Today I did add, mid-afternoon with my FIXX shake a celery stick with a cheese stick IN THE “LOG” which offered a delightful crunch and satiety. Also an hour later, I had celery with almond butter! Yes it is legal. According to Michelle Lasueur who helped formulate this program, one should strive to have 50 grams of carbs per day….. Some people do better with a little less, and some need a little bit more. When YOU do the Ketopia, will find what works best for you! (THIS is exactly what Michelle emailed me regarding carbs per day: “You want to strive for 50 but may have to go lower. Just see how you do. Some can go higher and some go lower. Everyone is so unique.)

I delighted in transferring marbles into my glass as I lose weight. 1 marble per pound….from a fat squat glass to a tall and skinny one. Though I dropped 2.5 pounds I transferred 2 marbles. I am looking forward to transferring marbles each and every day!

No one can say the word deprivation with regards to KETOPIA. Our dinner is what I usually eat…..Salmon patty, LARGE salad with many greens and steamed broccoli with garlic butter drizzled on the top! The only thing that is not on the menu per usual, is a large glass of wine. BUT….ya know what, I don’t even miss it. Truly- not one bit! (shocker for sure!)

We just got notice that our KETOPIA order is being shipped to us overnight!!!! It certainly has its benefits of being ‘5 Star or higher’ and going to the Ketopia launch. Dave will begin tomorrow morning- which will be fun to do together.

Dave and I are business partners, husband and wife and best friends. It will be fun to do Ketopia together. Four years ago at age 54 we did P90X and rocked our results in 90 Days….and we truly believe that we will reach similar weight loss in just 30 days or less with KETOPIA…. plus reset our bodies at the same time for long term fat-loss! As with any program it is important to stay active so we have been playing tennis each day.

Stay tuned….my promise to everyone is whether I like the results or not, I’ll put together a collage of my BEFORE picture, Day 3 and Day 10 and then again at days 20 and 30!

“Health truly is a HABIT, not an EVENT!” Feeling hopeful that I have finally found my FAT LOSS and Lifestyle solution. This is easy….looking forward to tomorrow…..

Who wants to JOIN US?

Email us at info@fgxnow.com

(802) 846-7530.

We ARE looking for business people as well as people who would like to lose 10 or more pounds and help promote Ketopia.

Joy’s Journey with Ketopia Begins…..Day 1

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 28, 2015 - 2:19 pm |July 28, 2015 Ketopia

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Joy’s Journey with Ketopia Begins…..Day 1

Today is Day 1 on KETOPIA. Yesterday was a bitter-sweet day as I took my BEFORE pictures, weighed myself, took measurements and calculated my BMI and % Body Fat. At age 58 I really didn’t expect to look the way I do today. I have always been athletic, muscular and lean- and yet in the last 4 years….due to several factors, (I am sure menopause being the main reason) my body took on a different ‘look’. It certainly did not excite me! I have honestly felt like a foreigner in my own body! It’s no wonder I live in yoga pants….(even though I don’t do yoga (lol) they are comfortable and have a very forgiving stretch to them!)

I could not WAIT to begin my first 10-Day Reset of Ketopia…and there are literally thousands of others out there waiting for their product and equally as excited. Since I would like to drop (forever!) 20 pounds I am planning on doing 3 10-Day Reset with Ketopia back to back. So today is the first step in my Ketopia Journey.

UP early…..and began my day in a very different way. Rather than a cup of hot coffee with my “International Delight cream” I began with a glass of water and them KetonX.

I had never tried the KetonX drink before so was pleasantly surprised with the taste and ease in preparing it. (Just add water!) I drank my KetonX drink at 7:30 am this morning and it truly was delicious, just like everyone said. If you can imagine a creamsicle flavor….you’ll understand. I generally don’t “sip” my drinks but was compliant and I ‘nursed’ the KetonX (in 10-12 ounces of water) over a 45 min. time frame.

Then we played tennis for 30 min. or so. I am not sure if that would hinder going into Ketosis or not…..but it is our morning ritual and staying active is always smart on any nutritional ‘regime’.

At 2 hours after drinking the KetonX drink I was already in moderate Ketosis….exactly where I wanted to be! How do I know that? Well, in the Ketopia 10-Day Reset they include 10 Ketostix they they call PEETOPIASTIX. (We actually bought an additional container of 50 stix). Within 2 HOURS….isn’t that amazing???? I can see with the Ketostix that KETOPIA is already working. (Amotivation -for sure).

Then came the fun….. 3 hours after drinking the KetonX drink I enjoyed my daily Doughbites. It was delicious – has a unique texture, almost like taffy….sweet and filling. VERY satisfying. They describe the taste as ‘cookie dough’ – but the consistency was more like soft, sticky taffy. Very tasty…with little pieces of dark organic chocolate. For people with cravings for sweet things- this will definitely satisfy their sweet tooth!

2 pm and although I am not hungry I prepared my FIXX shake. I have enjoyed FIXX shakes over the years… it is made of dark chocolate and honestly one of the best tasting shakes I have ever tried. Even though I am not a chocolate lover, I love my FIXX! Most shakes are not flavorful or satisfying mixed simply with water, but this honestly is delicious. It actually is an ideal mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Typically in the past I have enjoyed it for breakfast but I am following the KETOPIA program exactly as suggested.

This is a perfect system for me because I really don’t like to ‘SHOP and CHOP’….this is easy- EVERYTHING is in the 10-Day package except my dinner meal. How fabulous is that? Also when you calculate cost, Dave and I will SAVE $ being on the Ketopia program as we won’t be buying breakfast and lunch meals- or consuming coffee (Laites) or cocktails at night!

For my dinner meal…..I enjoyed ‘more or less’ the kind of dinner we always eat. Some protein- in this case I had baked wild salmon, with a little pesto on it- and a large salad…. with avocados, cukes, olive oil/Braggs/lemon juice. Yum. Who can ever say this is a program of deprivation? It is NOT!

Dinner time without a cocktail or glass of wine? You bet! There is NO WAY I am going to jepordize my results by going OUT of Ketosis! In fact, mid day around 3 pm I realized I hadn’t even missed my morning ritual of coffee! WOW! No craving whatsoever! My biggest concerns dedicating myself to the 10-Day Reset was giving up caffeine and alcohol…..most likely two of the culprits that got me fat in the first place. 🙂

To bed at a reasonable hour…..what a fabulous DAY 1 on Ketopia. My energy was high- I had zero cravings and zero hunger. I hope Day 2 is as good or better. Better would mean I dropped some fat weight over night….. til then….

To learn more about Ketopia or to join our team, please email us at info@fgxnow.com

or call (802) 846-7530. USA/ eastern time zone.

MENOPAUSE FAT GOT YOU DOWN? KETOPIA CAN HELP!!!!

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 20, 2015 - 4:09 pm |July 20, 2015 Ketopia

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MENOPAUSE FAT GOT YOU DOWN?

KETOPIA CAN HELP!!!!

The majority of my life I was active, lean and had abs that were an envious body part. In my 20s, 30s and even 40s working out in a ‘crop top’ or jog bra was normal and not embarrassing! My mom had told me when I was in my 40s to not get attached to the slim waist line I had enjoyed my whole life, as menopause would surely change all that. I didn’t believe her!

I didn’t believe her! Drum roll here….and then it happened…. Around age 53 the hormonal shift began. What worked in the past no longer worked to keep me slim and trim! I began to accumulate what my girlfriends had always called the ‘muffin top’ and it was horrifying. My clothes got tight around the waist and the dreaded ‘back fat’ showed up. NO!!!! NOT SO!!! Even a solid nutritional plan that had kept me well under 17% body fat most of my life…which included moderate exercise and weight training- was not working!

I named my belly fat my Men-o-Pot! Yes, menopause was full on- with the typical night sweats, restless nights etc. Thankfully a product called PowerStrips (http://davejoy.fgxpress.com/#/fgx/home click on PowerStrips) helped balance my hormones and eliminate my hot flashes and heat discomfort….but it didn’t address my weight gain- or better said, my FAT WEIGHT GAIN!

Truth be told….we as women store fat at different stages of our life:

Puberty Pregnancy Menopause

All make ‘sense’ except for why do we need extra FAT WEIGHT as we get older???? Clearly it didn’t make sense to me and I vowed I’d fight it till the end!!!

Does any of this sound familiar???

In the past sensible food plans like Weight Watchers had worked but I found that I was no longer patient enough losing 1-2 pounds per week…..plus it required me to be thinking of food ALL THE TIME….and that is something I have no interest in. I was open and always looking for an easy & healthy solution. I I also was craving a way to RESET my body and increase my energy level. Discipline was not an issue….finding the right program was.

I always thought if I could find a program that worked QUICKLY, that was HEALTHY, that didn’t require me to “shop and chop” throughout the day with meal preparation and ADDRESSED FAT LOSS more than just weight loss- then I would be one happy lady… I am. Why?

And then….a company, FGXpress, which interestingly enough I have been affiliated with since 2006 announced the launch of KETOPIA. FGX has exclusive rights for this Dr. formulated, patented PROGRAM that puts your body into a healthy and natural KETOSIS within hours, rather than days or even weeks. What this means is you begin to burn BODY FAT FOR FUEL.

Benefits of Ketopia:

FAT LOSS= inch loss….beginning on Day 1

MORE ENERGY- Burning FAT for FUEL offers your body 225% more energy which is good for both physical energy but also MENTAL ACUITY!

Ketopia is NOT a diet…but a program where you actually RESET your body!

If you are like me, and sick of tired of the FAT INCHES and FAT WEIGHT that have accumulated over the years- I invite YOU to join ME on a 10-Day Reset. Personally my goal is to lose 15-20 pounds and have it be a permanent weight loss!

No more diets, no more embarrassing moments at the pool in a swim suit that is too snug and perhaps I may even say good bye to my frumpy yoga style pants that are my daily ‘go to’ pants.

To learn more about KETOPIA and how it will help YOU you’re your FAT WEIGHT go to http://davejoy.fgxpress.com/#/ BUY PRODUCT- BEGIN YOUR TRANSFORMATION and BE A PART OF OUR CHALLENGE!

SAY GOOD BYE to YOUR MEN-O-POT, to Back Fat, to Triceps “bat wings”….or any other part of your body that efficiently stores body fat….and enjoy this brand new product. KETOPIA TO THE RESCUE!

Dave & Joy (802) 846-7530 info@FGXnow.com

KETOPIA- LOSE FAT QUICK & SAFE

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 15, 2015 - 10:26 am |July 17, 2015 FGXpress, KetonX, Ketopia, weight Loss

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KETOPIA- LOSE FAT QUICK & SAFE

Exciting news! Are you interested in losing 10- 20 lbs. of body fat quickly and safely? Starting July 10^th…tomorrow, we will have access to a NEW weight management system called Ketopia. There is a lot of scientific data to back up the entire program and even my nutritional & fanatic friends in the nutrition/health/fitness industry are in agreement, this IS the NEW PARADIGM in WEIGHT MANAGEMENT!

KETOPIA uses a low carb, medium protein, high healthy-fat lifestyle! This state is known as “nutritional ketosis”. Google Ketogenic Diets to learn more of the amazing health benefits besides weight-loss. There is a lot of validation out there to support this. Personally, as a former personal trainer and “1 time” competitive body builder, I understand Ketosis. Typically it is very difficult to achieve and few have the discipline, but with KetonX there is an ease about it. It’s a magical state to be in….you have more energy, more clarity as you are burning your stored body fat for fuel. Isn’t that what we ultimately would all want?

HOW DOES IT WORK?

First of all this is SIMPLE and EASY.
You simply take a special ketone drink containing (exogenous ketones), called KetonX, and then eat a neutral-carb ‘Dough Bites’ for a filling high fiber snacks. Later, when hungry you drink a dark chocolate protein/high fat shake called FIXX. Dinner time is a sensible meal with protein (meat or alternative protein source) and veggies cooked in butter or oil! Don’t worry….the program comes with a plan and suggested foods to maximize your results.
EXPECT AN INCREASE IN ENERGY AND MENTAL CLARITY!

Your energy comes mainly from ketones, secondly from protein, and very few calories from sugar/processed food- in fact, part of your success/health with Ketopia is eating clean and NOT consuming processed foods. Expect that you will lose body fat quickly as your body will no longer NEED the FAT that conveniently stores our toxins….thus a release!

After a 10 day cycle, it is not unusual for someone to lose 10 to 20 lbs. depending upon where they are starting. The Ketopia program is available July 10, to anyone in the USA or Canada and fortunate for us, we’ll be there to ensure we get OUR PRODUCT immediately. I have been affiliated with ForeverGreen since 2006 and know they only bring the HIGHEST QUALITY/RESULTS products into the company…. So I am confident that this will be a winner for so many of us searching for a healthy weight loss solution.

If this truly works as well as it did in the beta testing group over the last year- and with many friends IN THE BETA TEST having huge success, this will allow change how the world looks at weight loss and losing body fat…utilizing your body fat for FUEL!!!!

I will go back to many of my former personal training clients- lifestyle coaching clients-former members of SNAP FITNESS in Burlington VT where I managed a gym and with the help of Dave DeBerardinis, my husband, ran weight loss programs both at SNAP and the city of Burlington. Our goal is to help everyone who has had a desire to lose weight in a healthy way, whether related to Lifestyle, under active thyroid, insulin-resistance etc.

Let me state clearly that this is not a fad diet! This a scientific advancement in nutritional technology is what has both Dave and I very excited!

KETOPIA: The BEST KEPT SECRET WILL SOON BE A HOUSE HOLD HEALTH SENSATION! Burn your FAT- Get Healthy- Get Energized!

If you or anyone you know is interested in trying KETOPIA and being in the first group to use this system can message me on FB, call or text me for additional details. We have a HUGE support system in place…..www.KetopiaWorks.com

Join us….have fun- and most of all reach YOUR healthy weight and optimum health for LIFE!

Joy Edgerton

Dave DeBerardinis

802-846-7530 h

Info@FGXnow.com

We had a Problem – 3 Weeks to our Wedding and We Were Overweight

By workwithdaveandjoy | July 15, 2015 - 9:53 am |July 17, 2015 FGXpress, KetonX, Ketopia

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Could KETOPIA actually help us?

Every Bride and Groom wants to look and feel their best on their wedding day- would you agree? This is Dave and I when we met back in 2007. Like many people over the years we gained weight and were determined to rid it before getting married!

Back in 2014, a week before Dave and I got married we had the privilege of trying a ‘yet to be perfected’ version of Ketopia. We had seen Ron Williams on two occasions and noticed how trim he looked…it was obvious he had LOST WEIGHT and he looked vibrant with energy! He shared with us “shhhhh, it’s KETOPIA and it’s coming out in the future with FGXpress.” I couldn’t forget the obvious transformation he had made in a short time and literally BEGGED him – over and over again, by phone, text and email- to send whatever version he could get his hands on as Dave and I were getting married in several weeks. He promised to!

Flash forward a week and the KETOPIA had not yet arrived. I remember being so keen on dropping 5+ pounds for my wedding day that I purchased a competitor company’s product -in case the KETOPIA did not arrive in time. We were living ocean front in Vero Beach at that time. I recall gagging down a bitter green drink, a handful of pills and consumed mainly a plant based diet… and although I have to say I did drop a couple of pounds- but I was not ‘satisfied’ and it certainly was not a sustainable program for me. Dave refused to even try it!

THEN, when we arrived in Naples, our ‘wedding destination’ -a large box was over-night to us that contained the KETOPIA. Not the amazing version that is soon to be launched July 10th, 2015…but a ‘version’…the one Ron Williams has used. We spoke with director of product development international, Michelle LeSueur who educated us on how to use the program we had received and began our journey – within only 5 days before our wedding day.

The KetonX – back a year ago, was something that we had to mix ourselves and not in the convenient packaging it is today, and there were no DOUGH BITES available either, and we used the THUNDER SHAKE, rather than the FIXX……but guess what? Both Dave and I dropped weight and INCHES in places we wanted to – AND we were NEVER HUNGRY !!!! We were totally satisfied!!!! If memory serves me well in the 5 days we did use the program, I lost 5 pounds and Dave lost 9! WOW!!!!

Now a year later we are about to begin the ENTIRE PROGRAM OF KETOPIA that is conveniently packaged,TO PERFECTION with all products (KetonX, dough bites, FIXX) including the ketosis testing sticks a year ago!!! We are so excited to do the 10 Day Ketopia Challenge and have a goal of 500 people on our team (and friends of friends) doing this with us. Having had a ‘taste’ of KETOPIA and how energetic and satiated we felt a year ago we KNOW we will love KETOPIA 2015- and reach our goal weight.

What is Ketopia? Are you interested in joining us with a 10 Day Challenge?

Ketopia is a weight loss system. With Ketopia, you take three products during a 10 day weight management kickoff program. The three products include KetonX, Dough Bites, and FIXX. You also have a sensible, high protein meal with green vegetables each day.

KetonX is a blend of multiple raw natural ingredients designed to put you on the path towards nutritional ketosis and satiety. The formula was studied and developed at the University of South Florida by a world-renowned doctor. Whereas it usually takes 4-5 DAYS to get your body into fat burning mode utilizing your stored FAT FOR FUEL, with KetonX it takes only 4-5 hours! Results- weight loss, fat loss and more energy!

Dough Bites are pieces of cookie dough “formulated to complement KetonX”. They’re high in fiber and probiotics and designed to help you boost your energy and satisfy hunger cravings without sacrificing your dietary goals.

FIXX is a delicious chocolate protein powder- in convenient individual portion control packaging- made from “cold-processed New Zealand whey from clean pasture-raised cows”. FIXX also has 30 organic fruits and vegetables added to provide a blend of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.

It was worth the wait…..so why WEIGHT? Join us for the 10 Day Challenge with the KETOPIA!!!!!

Join us

Dave & Joy

802-846-7530

www.KetopiaWorks.com

10 Tips from AARP

By workwithdaveandjoy | January 10, 2013 - 7:35 pm |January 10, 2013 Ketopia

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Who would have ever thought AARP would offer advice that I would agree on 100%?????

If you think you’re in for another rigorous regimen of dieting and exercise, think again. According to AARP– and yes, I am a baby boomer and member of AARP. They “found me” exactly on my 50^th birthday when I was living in Arizona. I couldn’t believe that my invitation to join their organization arrived ON my birthday! Really????

Anyway, at age 55, soon to be 56 when I opened AARP’s latest news bulletin I thought their 10 Tips for Better Health would be a bunch of “hooey” for the older population…which of course, is not me. (Ha-ha…I do have an AARP card so I guess I am one of “those”.) To my surprise, I actually like-even embrace and agree with all 10 of their suggestions. What are your thoughts about AGING and BETTER HEALTH in the New Year?

1) Throw a party: Social connections, friends, family, neighbors or colleagues- can actually help you live longer and better! One study suggests that poor social ties could play a more important role in determining longevity than even smoking, lack of exercise or obesity. Cool….we love a party… With Nerium International we have “wine tasting, wrinkle chasing parties”!

2) Adopt a pet. Whether finned, feathered or furry, pets are good for your health. That’s good news. We have two “sister kitties” whose names are Luna and Soleil…born on the spring solstice. Soleil, at this moment is lovingly laying with her tail on my laptop as I type this. (companionship)

3) Choose chocolate. I have never been a huge fan of chocolate (not sure why) which really is strange for most women, however….I love ForeverGreen International’s deep dark 24 carat chocolate. (Small wafers can be enjoyed bite by bite or by melting and dipping with favorite fruit!)

4) Savor your coffee. Enough said. Do NOT take away my cup of morning java- and the good news, according to one study- coffee appears to lower the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and pneumonia, according to news research from the National Institute of Health. Just don’t overdo consumption or the addition of cream and sugar!

5) Raise a glass of wine or beer. No need to go into this….I am happy it is on the list. I am sipping a glass of red wine as I write this.

6) Have sex…..yahoo….great news. Sex releases endorphins, the feel-good chemicals that act as painkillers and reduce anxiety. Sex also prompts the release of substances that bolster the immune system…and yes, the list goes on and on…

7) Listen to your favorite music. We can hear music even before we’re born, and we continue to respond to it all our lives. Indeed. Music profoundly affects health. Listening to your favorite music may be good for health.

8) Take a nap. Do NOT feel bad resting during the day. A midafternoon nap can help improve mood, memory, alertness and learning. Many companies that understand this even have chairs that recline and actually encourage their employees to take some ZZZZ’s in the afternoon. Very cool. If you are like me, you have a home based business where you can rest whenever you wish!

9) Go au naturel…..and no, this doesn’t mean walking around in the buff (birthday suit) or skinny dipping….although that was my first thought. Much like eating greens provides essential nutrients, so does seeing and being around green. Enjoy the environment….get beyond concrete!

10) Get off your soapbox. Now what does this mean? To save time, money and your health, stop using the high-octane soaps and household cleaners that contain the antibacterial agent triclosan. Although this lengthy article had many reasons for this, the way I interpret it is to use all natural skin care products, including soap…after all the skin is the largest organ in the body and everything you put ON your skin gets absorbed INTO your body. Instead use products from ForeverGreen International’s natural product line or have something custom made by my daughter, Kori, who is an aromatherapist/herbalist who creates natural products for the body.

Finally “Living a long and healthy life has a lot to do with living an enjoyable life” says Stein of the NYU School of Medicine. This wonderful “professional” also adds one more to our list: “At least once a week, buy yourself the present of spending time doing exactly what you want.” GREAT advice!

AARP is all over it !

Come join us helping others attract the life they want.

Dave & Joy

WorkWithDaveAndJoy@gmail.com

“The goal is not to do business with everybody who needs what you have. The goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe.” Simon Sinek

Inspiring others to reach their potential.

You were Meant to be Fat – How to Drop the Body Fat

By workwithdaveandjoy | January 8, 2013 - 8:08 pm |January 8, 2013 Ketopia

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How to Drop the Body Fat

This morning I began reading an interesting book on metabolism titled Ultra-Metabolism, by Mark Hyman, MD. “We have evolved over hundreds of thousands of generations under conditions of food scarcity. The genes and molecules that control our eating behavior were shaped by those times. Our DNA(therefore) was designed for accumulating fat in the days when we had to forage for food in the wild.”I can’t seem to lose weight. Every time I diet, I put the weight back on. It doesn’t seem to matter what I eat, I still gain weight.

Ever heard any of those lines? Our bodies were designed over time and out of necessity to gather and store fat. It’s what caused us to survive!Once you understand this fact, you will begin to look at your body from a different perspective. It’s not working against you, it’s surviving. The crazy part is, it doesn’t have to survive any more. We can make it thrive. We just need to work within its old programing to have the body we want.If you’ve read the other posts here on Nutrition you can see that this truly is a “Fat Loss” discussion and not simply a “Weight Loss” discussion. Weight loss is what you hear about on TV and from friends, in articles in magazines and their mantra is Lower Calories = Less Weight ! If that is or was true, how has it worked for you? Most of us have been on a diet before(most of us, me included, have been on 10-20 diets, cleanses’, etc. over the years!) So, how has that approach worked? For me, not so good. Out of high school in the mid 1970′s (yes, I’m 54… thought I’d save you time!) I weighed 160 lbs., after 4 years of college I was at 180 lbs. Over the next 30 years I found my “set point” to be 232 – 245 lbs.

Excuses Why we Keep our Body FatOh, but I had excuses…. “I was working so much!” “We all get fatter as we get older.” “I’m big boned.” and our latest favoriate, “Winters are long here in Vermont!” …. yada, yada, yada….. See I had always operated from a Weight Loss mentality. The thought that I needed to take on LESS calories to weigh LESS. Seems to make sense UNTIL you take into account our DNA and how our bodies were trained over millions of years and have come to be.

The way to make your body THRIVE is to understand how to crank up your metabolism. Your body stores more fat if you eat less! (Back to survival) and 95% of all diets are about eating less. Our bodies know what to do with less……. it stores more fat and won’t give it up for anything!!!

Here’s the answer… you will have to eat more! Yep, I said it. Eat more. How much more? Here is a good rule of thumb.

Weight x 10 = RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate, which is how many calories you need to stay alive while you are sleeping) to that add 20% more for daily activities. So for me today 233 lbs. x 10 = 2330 calories + 466(20% of 233 lbs.)=2796 calories per day to maintain my current size without a workout. For me this was a huge number! I had been eating less than 1500 calories per day under the old idea that less calories = less weight! Well at nearly 2800 calories I started losing weight. More importantly, I started losing body fat! I lost 5% body fat in 5 weeks!

Some weeks I lost weight and other weeks I lost inches! I discovered a certain flow to my weight and fat loss…. It wasn’t a straight line, meaning it didn’t go down at a consistent 1-3 lbs. per week. So I found I needed to not only weigh myself regularly, but also to check body fat, try on my “tester” clothes, and take measurements. So, be flexible. Identify a success this today or this week! It may not be weight! The reality is, that the bathroom scale is likely not in your top 3 important ways to track your weight and fat loss. I find the top 3 to be

How I feel
How I look
How my clothes fit

In fact, when I lost 5% body fat in those 5 weeks, it occurred to me that I didn’t care if I weighed 300 lbs, if I was lean, toned, cut, had high energy, etc. So identify and set real life goals and don’t get caught up in the images we all see in magazines & TV.

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So, crank up your metabolism by eating enough food on a daily basis and lose the body fat !!

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