The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret

Fad dieting is an epidemic around the world and a dangerous one at that.

These diets are often borderline starvation and will undoubtedly do more harm than good.

The effects of fad diets on your body can be catastrophic and can cause long term problems.

Read on to find out the effects fad diets can have.

The best way to lose weight is consistent and gradual changes to your lifestyle including a healthy diet and regular exercise.

I hope that by seeing the list of fad diet effects you will choose to approach your weight loss the healthy way. It will work out better for you trust me

Here’s a list of some common fad diets you should avoid:

Sugar Busters Diet
Cabbage Soup Diet
The Grapefruit Diet
The Master Cleanse
No Carb Diet
Juice Diet
The Hollywood Diet

These are some of the more well known fad diets but the list doesn’t end there.

Basically any diet that promotes severe restrictions of entire food groups should be avoided.

For a healthy body you need a balanced diet of whole foods including fresh veges, fresh fruit, healthy fats and lean protein.

Effects Of Fad Diets

1. Slower Metabolism

2. Serious Dehydration

3. Lack Of Energy

4. Irritability

5. Stronger Food Cravings

6. Muscle Loss

7. Vitamin Deficiency

8. Lack Of Concentration

9. Damage To Your Reproductive Function

10. Nausea

11. Gastrointestinal Disturbances

12. Risk of Eating Disorder

13. Weight Gain

14. Organ Damage

15. Risk of Heart Attack

Is that enough of a deterrent? I truly truly hope so!

Red Carpet Ready is a healthy weight loss program that will help you reshape your body in just 6 weeks.

The author Valerie Waters has been a celebrity trainer for 15 years and trained the likes of Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Jim Carrey and Jessica Biel.

I thoroughly recommend this program as a safe way to lose weight and change your lifestyle.

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I am a HUGE Oprah fan as are millions of other men and women around the globe. And I have grown to really enjoy episodes with Oprah AND Dr Oz.

Dr Oz is one of the first doctors I’ve seen on TV who not only has a thorough knowledge of conventional medical practices but also embraces and acknowledges the benefits of alternate therapy.

Annnywaaaay so I saw an Oprah episode today during my lunch break which was VERY interesting! It was all about the secrets of living longer and living healthier. I took some notes and did some further research and decided to put them up for you all to see and learn from

The episode was all about lifestyle changes you can make to improve your health and take YEARS off your body’s age. That is not your age in years but the age your BODY indicates you are.

There was an amazing looking 60 year old lady with a body age of just 48 due to a great diet, good genes and exercise!

However there was also a woman who was in her 40’s with a body age in the 60’s. She didn’t exercise AND she smoked.

As you can see it can go either way. . .

BUT you don’t need to panic right now. Body age IS reversible. Get onto it now and you can repair the damage.

Firstly take this Body Age Quiz to see where YOU are at. . .

Now onto the things you can do to
Weight Loss1. ANTIOXIDANTS

You should have at least 5 servings of antioxidant rich foods a day.

Antioxidants can be found in great quantities in fruits, veges and grain products.

It is easy to incorporate these foods into breakfast, lunch, dinner and even your snacks.

Look for colour when looking for antioxidants and try to avoid unneccesary stress to your body through smoking and sunburn.

You will find antoxidants in:
* Broccoli
* Blueberries
* Raspberries
* Cranberries
* Strawberries
* Red or Granny Smith Apples
* Acai Berries
* Tomatoes
* Kidney Beans
* Russet Potatoes

2. SLEEP

We are suffering in a world of not enough sleep.

Studies show that a lack of sleep can be attributed to weight gain and other problems in your life such as stress, poor concentration at work, dangerous driving - the list goes on.

You should aim to get at between 7 and 9 hours sleep a night.

To get the best sleep you should decompress for an hour or so before bedtime. Switch off the telly, stop the housework, stop planning tomorrow - relax and sink into the sleep.

Weight Loss3. HAVE MORE SEX

Did you know that upping the amount of sex you have to 2 or 3 times a week can take 3 YEARS off your body age.

Bear in mind that the sex should always be protected and safe. Partaking in dangerous sexual practices will totally counteract the potential benefits.

Ok so back to the benefits of good, safe sex. Yep it is not only good, its good for you

Here are some of the benefits linked to having sex:

* It has been found that women who have more sex are less likely to suffer from depression.

* Orgasm is a very powerful pain killer. The hormones and endorphins produced before and during climax have been found to increase a woman’s pain threshold by almost 75%

* Sex can lower blood pressure both due to it’s cardio capacity and because it is known to decrease stress.

* Sex has been linked to a longer, healthier life.

4. DRINK GREEN TEA

Experts recommend drinking green tea 4 to 5 times a day!

Green tea is jam packed full of antioxidants that can help prevent and/or treat:
* Cancer
* High cholesterol
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Heart Disease
* Immune System deficiency
* Obesity

Green tea has vitamins A, B, C, E, F, P and U (impressive huh!) Green tea also contains natural caffeine, amino acids, chlorophyll, pectin and more.

In lamens terms green tea is FANTASTIC! Try and incorporate green tea into your everyday routine for a healthier you.

Weight Loss5. STOCK UP ON VITAMINS

Vitamins are crucial for anyone’s overall health and unfortunately most of us are MAJORLY deficient in certain vitamins.

Here are some vitamins you should add to your shopping list TODAY (check with your doctor first):
* Vitamin D
* Calcium WITH Magnesium
* Omega 3
* Take half a multi vitamin twice a day

Make sure that you combine calcium with magensium otherwise you will come into some lets just say toileting problems. . .

6. CARDIO EXERCISE

Experts recommend that you get your heart rate up with cardio exercise at least 3 times a week.

Run, walk, dance, skip, play sports. . . Any exercise that gets your heart going, a sweat forming and your blood pumping.

Incorporate at least 30 minutes of cardio work 3 times a week.

Book it in. Don’t let yourself get too busy. Work out the best time of day for you.

Strength Training7. STRENGTH TRAINING

Expert after expert after expert recommends strength training for weight loss and overall health and well being.

Building lean muscle mass through light weight training will help you burn calories even when you’re sleeping.

Girls do not panic you will NOT get bulky. Basically all the stunning celebrity gals out there use strength training to get slim and toned.

Even as little as 30 minutes of strength training A WEEK can make a huge difference to you and your body. Up it to 3 sessions a week and you’ll be astounded with the results.

8. LIVE WITH PASSION

Did you know that having passion in your life can cut as much as 8 YEARS off your body age.

Yep just a little thing called passion. . . Passion is not something you can create but it is something everybody has.

The things you once felt passionate about might be hidden at the moment. They might have been pushed to the back of your mind behind work, kids, money problems, stress, family drama the list goes on and on.

But now its time. Time for you to regain all those things you felt passionate about.

Make a list of things you would do if you had absolutely nothing else you HAD to do. Money isn’t an object. Time isn’t an object.

Make a list of things that bring you joy, things that make time fly, things that make all the worries in the world fade away. . .

Those are your passions.

Rediscover them, incorporate them into your life and live a happier and healthier life.

Weight Loss9. FLOSS YOUR TEETH

Flossing your teeth everyday can take as many as 5 YEARS off your body age. I’m a bit lazy when it comes to flossing but I’ve been shocked into action!

Flossing reaches the plaque your tooth brush doesn’t. Plaque is the main cause behind gum disease. . .

If you don’t floss you will miss the plaque on more than 1/3 of the your tooth’s surface!

Make it a routine to get flossing everytime you brush your teeth in the morning.

Get flossing and take off 5 years!

10. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

Heaps of people have cupboard shelves full of herbs and spices that could be doing HEAPS for your body without you even realising it. Here are just some herbs and spices that have great health benefits:

* Cinnamon can regulate blood sugar and decrease cholesterol
* Ginger can reduce your risk of cancer
* Paprika and Cayenne Pepper can improve circulation and high blood pressure
* Curry Powder can reduce your risk of Alzheimers Disease
* Rosemary can improve memory, assist circulation and relieve muscle pain
* Psyllium Husk is high in fibre which helps digestion and decreases cholesterol

Ok so there is 10 things you can do to take YEARS off your body’s age.

Always remember that you only have one body. Treat it well and it will give you a long, healthy life.

Ok so overall the 5 main factors of a healthy life are:

1. A healthy, balanced Diet
2. Regular Exercise
3. Sleep and Sex
4. Meditation
5. Vitamins

This stuff is life changing guys! Don’t skim read and shrug it off. These small steps make your body healthy, your life happier and help you live long.

To read more about living a healthy life and taking years of your body age read Dr Oz’s book ‘You Staying Young.’ Click the link below for more info.

There are a HEAPS of current diet books on the market causing quite a stir.

It can be confusing trying to figure out exactly what book is right for you.

Everybody is different and has unique needs when it comes to losing weight.

I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite current diet books. Enjoy

Peter Walsh is a clutter expert who’s appeared on Oprah and has built quite the reputation for himself around the globe.

Peter is a real believer in the the best way to lose weight is WITHOUT calorie counting and weigh ins. He focuses on how, why and where you eat.

He promotes the view that it’s not about the pounds, it’s about living the life you deserve in the body you’ve always wanted.

Using his expert techniques derived from his years as a clutter expert, Peter helps you to address how clutter in your home, your pantry and your kitchen is directly linked to the clutter on your body.

Peter’s book shows you how to clean up your house and your lifestyle. The book covers planning meals, shopping and dinner rituals.

Learn how to de-clutter your life and lose pounds! Click the link below for more info.

Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous was written by expert nutritionist Esther Blum.

This refreshing and fun book details everything a modern gal needs to look absolutely fabulous.

Esther has worked in the industry for 15 years and over that time has built a name for herself as a nutritionist with a twist.

The book covers what foods to eat, how to cure a hangover, how to be a tiger in the bedroom, what vitamins to take to cure common illnesses and the gorgeous girl way to approach weight loss.

Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous is the ultimate girls handbook - not to mention a hilarious read. Click the link below for more info.

French Women Don’t Get Fat is a by delightful French woman Mireille Guiliano.

The book gives you an inside look into the French women’s approach to food and life in general.

Written beautifully, the book opens your eyes to an interesting approach to weight loss and eating.

Mireille offers easy yet gourmet recipes, practical exercise techniques straight from France, a weight loss super soup and delightful tales of the French lifestyle.

This book will change your approach to eating and have you releasing your inner French gal. Click the link for more info.

Red Carpet Ready is a weight loss program created by celebrity trainer Valerie Waters.

Valerie has put together a diet and exercise program to have you red carpet worthy in just 6 weeks. The book covers everything you need to know to transform your body from head to toe.

Her program makes everything so simple all you need to do is read and do.

Red Carpet Ready gives you diet, goal and exercise advise including the step by step workout she uses on all her star clients.

Valerie has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel so this LA gal knows what she’s talking about.

Red Carpet Ready is the easiest program I’ve ever come across and it truly will transform your body. Click the link for more info.

Bob Greene is a familiar face around the world and has appeared countless times on the Oprah show and penned a number of books including his latest The Best Life Diet.

Bob has worked with hundreds of clients during his successful reign as a personal trainer and even helped Oprah achieve a massive 90 pound weight loss!

The Best Life Diet is a great well-rounded weight loss approach. Bob focuses not on the "diet" but on a healthy way of LIFE!

You’ll find an easy to follow 3 phase program to guide you to your goal weight with ease. The book offers a full menu plan and exercise program to get you losing weight and changing your body.

His book is easy to follow and can help you revamp your entire lifestyle. Click the link for more info.

So there you have it. . . My favourite current diet books on the market today.

I have read every one of them and couldn’t pick a particular favourite. They are all awesome in their own respect!

My only recommendation is to GET ONE OF THEM!

Diet books are great for motivation and guiding you to your ultimate body

Gwen Stefani is one yummy mummy - there ain’t no doubt about that (pardon the pun).

With her smoking hot body being photographed all over LA, everyone is asking what is Gwen Stefani’s diet?

Read on to get in on Gwen Stefani’s celebrity weight loss secrets!

gwen stefani diet Gwen has been in the limelight for over a decade now. She first launched on to the world stage in the band No Doubt. They hit the charts with the famous songs ‘Don’t Speak’ and ‘Hey Baby’ and ‘Underneath It All.’

Gwen then went out on her own and released two solo albums Love. Angel. Music. Baby (2004) and The Sweet Escape (2006). She’s had huge success out on her own receiving a Grammy for a duet with rapper Eve and 5 other Grammy nominations. Gwen Stefani has also performed around the world with her The Sweet Escape tour.

Gwen has also pursued interests outside the music realm including her own fashion label L.A.M.B, a perfume called ‘L’ and acting roles including one in The Aviator.

Gwen Stefani is married to hunky British musician Gavin Rossdale, has a son Kingston and one on the way!

Gwen Stefani Diet

Gwen Stefani admits that her physique doesn’t come easy, she work’s for that smoking bod. In fact, Gwen says she’s dieted most of her life in order to keep in tip top shape.

Gwen says, ‘I’ve always been on a diet, ever since I was in the sixth grade. It’s an ongoing battle and it’s a nightmare. But I like clothes too much, and I always wanted to wear the outfits I would make. And I’m very vain!’

Gwen eats very healthy the majority of the time but does allow herself a treat from time to time. She lists the paparazzi on her motivation list and says, ‘if you had paparazzi outside your house, you’d make sure you looked good, too!’ TOO RIGHT!

Gwen Stefani eats lots of protein, fish and vegetables and gulps down the water all day long. Gwen generally eats fruit for breakfast and chicken kebabs for lunch. During the day she snacks on Soy Lattes and Pringles and she loves Vitamin Water.

Her occasional treat of choice is pizza although she cuts that out completely if she feels she’s gained a few pounds. Gwen admits that dieting is not easy and from time to time she eats a bit naughtier.

Gwen said, "I go through phases with food, like everyone else. If something cool is coming up and I want to look good, I get into my healthy fitness mode and take care of myself, then as soon as its over, it’s like, ‘Hooray, let’s go get pizza.’ I do whatever I want, I become a lazy slob and watch TV. "

Gwen Pairs Her Diet With Exercise

Gwen Stefani pairs her diet with regular exercise to keep her body in it’s incredible form. Gwen gets her move on every day religiously with both cardio and strength training.

Gwen works with her personal trainer 3 times a week and also jogs or hikes in her neighborhood. Her personal trainer believes in the all round effort ‘work, diet and hydration’ to get super slim.

Gwen and her trainer work hard on her abs, arms and butt - it shows huh!

Gwen’s washboard stomach is achieved through crunches with a fitness and medicine ball. Her arms and shoulders stay toned with hard-core bicep and tricep work. To make sure Gwen keeps her curvy backside she works her muscles with fitness ball exercises.

So there you have it - Gwen Stefani’s diet!

Good on her for admitting openly that she works for her body! It’s refreshing to read something other than ‘oh I’m lucky I don’t have to watch what I eat’ cause we all hate that!

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