The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret

Tyra Banks is no waif but boy is she HOT! Tyra Banks is an American supermodel, actress, TV personality, talk show host and business woman.

This sassy lady is proud of her body and has all the self confidence in the world! Tyra Banks weight has caused a whirlwind of controversy over the years with cruel tabloids taunting this curvaceous star and her definace against the Size 0 trend.

Read on to get Tyra Banks weight loss secrets

Tyra Banks had her reign as supermodel in the 90’s and has modelled all over the world. Tyra debuted in Paris and in her first week on the catwalk she was signed to an never-before 25 shows which is incredible for a newbie!

Over the years this stunning gal has worked in print and on the runway for heaps of the biggest names in fashion and cosmetics including Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Victoria’s Secret, Covergirl, Yves Saint Laurent and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few.

Tyra launched her talkshow The Tyra Banks Show in 2003 and since then its gained a myriad of fans AND been nominated for a number of Daytime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Talk Show Host and Outstanding Talk Show.

Tyra Banks has come under fire for supposedly "gaining weight" over the last few years but I think that is ridiculous. I reckon Tyra looks fantastic and the media should think twice about creating such a stir because the only people who are affected are the young girls who aspire to BE these people.

As Tyra said, ‘I get so much mail from young girls who say, I look up to you, you’re not as skinny as everyone else, I think you’re beautiful. So when they say that my body is ‘ugly’ and ‘disgusting,’ what does that make those girls feel like?’

TOO RIGHT!

Tyra Banks Weight Loss Secrets

Tyra Banks WeightSince retiring from the catwalk in 2005 Tyra’s weight has fluctuated back and forth a few pounds but she has learnt to live and eat healthier.

Gone are the junk foods that used to adorn the backstage table of The Tyra Bank Show now it’s strictly fresh veges and fruit along with lean turkey sandwiches and water.

Tyra admits she’s made the move into healthy eating and exercising now just for her body but the overall feel.

Tyra says, ‘I feel more comfortable when I’m lighter -

The fundamental rule when it comes to weight loss is to use more calories than you consume each day.

If you’re going to eat 4000 calories a day and burn just 1000 you’re going to gain weight - there is not two ways about it.

The amount of calories you should eat vary depending on your lifestyle. The more active you are the more calories are needed to fuel your body.

It can seem confusing working out a healthy calorie diet but I’ve put together some tips to make it easier.

What Makes Up A Healthy Calorie Diet

Everybody is different and the calories you need can vary from 1500 up to mid 2000’s for weight loss diets.

Generally women are allocated a lower calorie range than men. For example for women it is relatively easy to feel completely satisfied from a 1500 calorie diet whereas men might struggle with that.

Basically sticking to a healthy calorie diet is about making smart choices. Instead of eating foods that don’t fill you up but add tonnes of calories swap the high fibre/low cal option and reap the benefits.

For example a dinner of grilled Chicken Breast (marinated with Soya Sauce and Sweet Chili Sauce) served with 1.5 cups of Steamed Vegetables equals approximately 270 calories versus a McDonald’s dinner with a Big Mac and Medium Fries that has over 800 calories!

A healthy calorie diet is all about making the right food choices so that your calorie intake stays within a healthy range.

Here a some tips to make a healthy calorie diet work for you:

* Swap high calorie soft drinks for water or organic fruit juice

* Instead of crunching potato chips grab some almonds

* Swap your Choc Chip frappuchino for a Light Coffee frappuchino and save about 400 calories!

* Don’t grab anything that says 99% fat free without checking out the sugar content first.

* Eat every 3 hours to avoid pesky sugar cravings

* Pack fruit or fresh veges as snacks instead of processed snacks and lollies

* Start using virgin olive oil

* Switch to 100% wholegrain pasta and bread

* Try not to eat super starchy foods like pasta and potatoes past 4pm

* Get rid of highly processed cereals and opt for oatmeal or untoasted muesli

* Try low calorie soups like miso soup before meals to make you less inclined to overeat.

* Add fresh herbs and spices to your food instead of salt

* Up your water intake it’ll help you feel less hungry and flush out toxins

* Chuck out processed foods and start eating more natural produce

What you really need is a program that can help you reduce calories fast and get serious results. Follow the link to read about the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program that promises a 9 pound weight loss in just 11 days.

Fad diets are never the answer now matter how tempting they may seem. I admit I’ve been lured into the "LOSE 10 POUNDS IN 3 DAYS" spiel before because it seems so easy but fad diets never work long term!

Sure you might see results fast but only because they use drastic measures and even put your health at risk.

I’ve put together a list of the Top 10 Fad Diets to avoid.

The Cabbage Soup Diet

The Cabbage Soup diet is one of the least pleasant and most ridiculous fad diets around.

You will see results but only because ALL you eat is a mixture of cabbage soup for 7 days.

Your body simply cannot survive on a diet like this. Your body needs protein, carbs and healthy fats to survive and this soup mixture simply does not provide that.

Side effects of the diet include lack of concentration, dizziness, weakness and digestive problems including excessive flautulance. Gross huh!

The Grapefruit Juice Diet

This is another silly fad diet involving lots of grapefruits, a little meat and salad.

On the traditional grapefruit diet you are supposed to have half a grapefruit before every meal and stick to just 800 calories daily.

Even the promoters of this diet admit that the calorie content is too low for sufficient nutrition. The diet lacks protein and several other important vitamins and minerals.

Side effects of the Grapefruit Diet include nausea, dizziness and lack of concentration.

The 7 Day All You Can Eat Diet

The 7 Day All You Can Eat Diet is one of the weirdest ones I came across. While the foods involved are eating all on one day and none on the next isn’t healthy.

Even the promoters admit that most of the weight loss comes from muscles and fluids, as well as fat. Any weight lost on 7 Day All You Can Eat Diet can be easily regained.

The menu plan looks like this:

Day 1 - All the fruit you want (no banana)
Day 2 - All the veges you want
Day 3 - All the fruit and veges you want
Day 4 - 5 bananas + 5 glasses of milk
Day 5 - 4 servings of meat (3 oz) with veges
Day 6 - 4 servings of beef with veges
Day 7 - 4 servings of beef with veges

The restrictive nature of this diet will prove hard to follow and will most likely lead to you caving and eating more!

The Chicken Soup Diet

In the Chicken Soup Diet you are allowed to eat 1 breakfast then chicken soup for the rest of the day.

While chicken is a great source of protein eating it watered down all day every day is obviously not a healthy choice.

People who go for any form of soup diet will most likely suffer from dizziness, nausea and hunger.

Again this diet is too low in calories to be healthy and you will gain any weight you lose within weeks of returning to normal eating habits.

The Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse has gained popularity in the last few years especially after Beyonce admitted she followed the diet but this should not be considered a good sign.

The Master Cleanse diet is effectively a starvation diet so yes you will see results and yes you will put the weight back on.

The diet involves 10 days of drinking nothing but a mixture of water, maple syrup, lemon and cayenne pepper.

Pair that with laxatives to conquer the lack of fiber and you have a dangerous diet.

The Negative Calorie Diet

The theory behind the Negative Calorie diet is extremely appealing. It works on the premise that your body has to burn energy in order to digest certain foods thus resulting in the negative calories.

For example looking at an orange, which may contain approximately 50 calories, it would take a certain amount of energy from your body to process all of the nutrients and vitamins within the orange. In doing so, you would burn more than 50 calories.

Sounds fantastic huh! So what’s the catch? Firstly there is basically no scientific proof to back up the claims and basically no further information.

The Hollywood Diet

The Hollywood Diet is a 48 hour diet that promises weight loss of up to 10 pounds. Effectively it is a detox cleanse and is not a long term weight loss solution.

The Hollywood Diet has a number of drink products which are supposed to replace 1 or 2 meals per day in the 48 hour time period.

While on the diet you are supposed to refrain from any red meat, dairy, sugar, diet sodas, salty snacks, fatty foods and sweets.

While detoxing from time to time is a good idea by no means should it be considered a diet or weight loss option.

The Grape Diet

This is one of the most dangerous diets I’ve seen.

In this Grape Diet you literally eat grapes and water for a week or so. Can you even imagine that!

This diet is deficient in most essential nutrients and can cause constipation, diarrhea, and cramps.

Do NOT fall for this one!

The Mono Food Diet

The Mono Food Diet is another one of the fad diets you might have heard of.

For the Mono Food diet you have to eat only one type of food per meal. Eat three meals a day, leaving at least four hours between each meal.

There are 3 groups of foods high protein, high carbs and high starches and you can only eat one of each at each meal.

This is not a great way of eating and you could lose weight far easier by eating a balance of different healthy foods.

The Sugar Busters Diet

While on this diet, you are allowed to eat red meat, poultry, fish, olive oil, dairy foods, and nuts and only certain fruits and veges.

Simple carbs such as pasta, white bread, white rice, potatoes and most sugars are also banned.

They way I see it is that any diet that bans types of fruit and veges is probably not the best idea. There is nothing bad about veges and they should take up approx 75% of your diet.

I hope now after all this list of the Top 10 Fad Diets to avoid this that you might have the will power to steer clear of the next fad diet that comes your way!

For a weight loss diet that doesn’t involve starving yourself or cutting out entire food groups click the link below. Trust me your body will thank you for it!

There is no questioning how amazing celebrities look! They ALWAYS look stunning as soon as they hit the red carpet and beyond.

Today I’m putting together a list of the best celebrity legs and some exercise tips on how to get a pair for yourself.

Hopefully we can all get some motivation to hit the pavement for our walk tonight!

Read on to see who made the best celebrity legs list!

Before we start here are some great exercises for super hot legs:

* Lunges
* Squats
* Side Lunge
* Reverse Lunge
* Calf Raises
* Deadlift
* Leg Extension
* Standing Hip Extension

And now. . . Drum Roll Please

The Best Celebrity Legs (in no particular order)

Rihanna (hers are insured for $1 mil)

Rihanna

Cameron Diaz (silly Justin)

Cameron Diaz

Maria Sharapova (queen of tennis)

Maria Sharapova

Eva Longoria (pint sized glamourpuss)

Eva Longoria

Kelly Brooks (a best leg favourite)

Kelly Brook

Gisele Bundchen (she’s the highest paid model for a reason)

Gisele Bundchen

Kate Moss (if only we all had 2 metre long legs)

Kate Moss

Miranda Kerr (an Aussie great)

Miranda Kerr

Fergie (royal pins)

Fergie

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel (fitness junkie)

Jennifer Aniston (yoga goddess)

Jennifer Aniston

Cindy Crawford (40 plus and still fabulous)

Cindy Crawford

Ok so that’s it my best celebrity leg list Feel free to comment the post with any of your favorites to add!

On side note before I start, when I was researching this post it was amazing how many people look up "mischa barton measurments" without the e!

Today we’re delving into the celebrity weight loss secrets behind TV star and fashion goddess Mischa Barton. You will have seen Mischa as a youngster on the chilling movie The Sixth Sense and more recently on hit US TV show The OC during its 3 year reign.

Skinny Mischa Barton never seems to gain weight and is the envy of many fans around the globe. Her tall frame and edgy fashion sense has earned her a reputation as an "it" girl on the social circuit.

Read on to find out whether Mischa Barton does much to get those measurements or whether it’s all just good luck!

Mischa Barton Measurements Mischa’s been involved in the acting world for over a decade and boy has she done some work in that time! Mischa kicked off her rise to stardom with an Off Broadway production Slavs!

Mischa’s also appeared in a number of films including The Sixth Sense, St Trinians, Notting Hill and Closing The Ring.

Mischa hasn’t limited herself to movie screens with several roles in TV shows including All My Children, One and Again, Bonnie and Clyde and of course The OC!

The tall, slim star has people stunned as she struts around in a teeny bikini before being photographed chowing down a cheeseburger!

So how does Mischa Barton keep those measurements? Let’s have a look . . .

Mischa Barton Measurements

The five foot eight actress turns heads with her long limbs and flat tummy but Mischa’s come under fire in the past for being "too thin" and even "borderline anorexic" but the star insists that is not the case at all.

Mischa defended her slim frame with this statement, ‘I am a normal weight. I have a very fast metabolism and it is sometimes annoying when you are compared to people who are clearly not naturally that way.’

Mischa Barton Measurements Mischa’s genes play a generous role in her slender body because she doesn’t lose any sleep worrying about her diet or workout regime.

Mischa admits she doesn’t stress about her body, ‘I never even think about my weight. I eat basically whatever I want and I don’t like working out except for going jogging once in a while.’

While skinny Mischa Barton’s very lucky when it comes to her body she does try to eat healthy and drink lots of water.

Mischa ensures she’s getting her daily vegetable serving with juices and starts her day with a squeeze of lemon in hot water to detox her insides.

Mischa says, ‘I don-t ever deprive myself of anything. I-m not a vegetarian, and I eat desserts.’

Mischa admits she doesn’t enjoy working out but does lead an active life. The star has also recently hired a personal trainer to enhance her body and fitness.

Mischa said, ‘I never had a workout regime, but I have now hired a personal trainer because I feel my energy level is better when I work out.’

It’s great to see a star with a honest approach and an ‘it’ girl that doesn’t skip desserts! It’s also great to see that Mischa is working to increase her fitness with a personal trainer.

PS. I just want to add that any people who have plastered "Mischa’s gained weight" over their magazines and websites should take a long hard look at what they’re doing! Mischa is a slim and beautiful girl who by no means deserves such negative attention.

If you want more celebrity weight loss secrets you need to get hold of Valerie Waters book Red Carpet Ready. This celebrity trainer has put all of her knowledge from training stars including Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Garner into an easy 6 week program that can transform your body.

Click the picture below to read more about it:

Esther BlumYou will have all read my book review on Esther’s book Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous (click here if you didn’t). WELL I managed to grab half an hour on the phone with the delightful Esther Blum and wracked her brain on everything I could think of!

Esther has worked in the nutrition industry for 15 years now and still loves it! Esther is constantly challenging herself to learn and develop new techniques to help her much loved clients.

Esther has Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston and is a graduate of New York University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition.

As if that’s not impressive enough, Esther is also a graduate of the Designs For Health Institute, where she expanded her knowledge further with a certification in holistic nutrition.

Read on to hear how she blossomed from hospital care into writer extraordinaire!

How did you move into the nutrition field?

I got a Bachelor and Masters in Clinical Nutrition at Simmons College and New York University respectively.

From there I worked in hospitals for 5 years treating people at the end stages of their lives. I did enjoy the work but after 5 years I wanted to move into more effective and preventative care.

At a dinner party a friend asked me what I knew about vitamins and I was embarrassed to say very little. She went on to tell me about a course in holistic treatment being run in NYC.

I applied and was part of only the 2nd or 3rd group of students to receive the certification and it all evolved from there!

What is so different about your approach?

I use nutrients to treat conditions. I think foods offer so much more than people realize. Also I never ask patients to do what I couldn’t do myself.

I do not believe in strict diets. I enjoy food too much to live life that way. The deprivation based mentality will never work long term.

I tell my clients I am here to support and guide you to better choices. It’s about creating and building a better lifestyle with a soft and gentle hand.

What foods do you truly believe in?

Whole foods. I encourage my clients to follow the 80/20 rule - 80% healthy, whole foods + 20% naughty treats.

I love inspiring people to see how good they can really feel. Eating a healthy diet rich in whole foods will improve fat burning, increase energy, clear your skin, spruce up your insides.

The main problem in today’s society is that people don’t realize how bad they feel UNTIL they start eating healthy and experience the results. I have clients all the time saying to me wow I never even realized how yucky I felt until I cut out this or that.

What do you love most about your line of work?

Gosh so many things. . .

I love helping change peoples lives. I love changing how they look at eating and food in general. I love helping people to dramatically reduce and or abolish the impacts of illnesses and disease. I love empowering people to take charge of their lives and reaping the benefits.

What are some of the best foods our readers can incorporate into their diet?

Vegetables in general should take up 75% of your diet. Veges are full of nutrients and disease fighting compounds. I love brussell sprouts sauteed in a little olive oil with pecans. Also I like mashed cauliflower (instead of potato).

Wild game is a great source of protein and often free of the harsh chemicals other meats contain. I love buffalo and wild Alaskan salmon. Buffalo burgers are a huge favourite in our house!

Do you eat organic foods?

About two thirds of my diet is organic. Obviously it depends on price and availability, I won’t pay exorbitant prices. I encourage my clients to go organic as much as they can.

What do you tell your clients about exercise?

Definitely do it!

Exercise is great for building lean muscle mass which actually burns calories AND it’s great for stress management.

I recommend short burst of weight training 3 times a week. Gone are the days of the endless hours on the treadmill or pounding your poor knees on the pavement. Strength training is the new cardio.

Strength training is great to de-age, de-stress and regulate hormones.

What did you want to achieve with the book?

I wanted to create a book which exactly like having a nutritional consultation with me. A book that can help you learn about nutrition within the comfort of their own home.

I wanted Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous to be a go to reference book. So that when you’re feeling a bit iffy, when you’re at the health food store, when you’re struggling from a big night out you can open the book and find out what you need.

What is your favourite cheat food?

I love foie gras, chocolate and martini’s. But these are very much my special treats! I have chocolate maybe twice a week and the others maybe once a fortnight.

Esther even gave us a sneak peek into her NOT YET RELEASED book ‘Secrets of Gorgeous’ which is due out later in 2008.

"The very essence of being gorgeous isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being and feeling our most fabulous and the secret of doing that is accepting you imperfections. I prefer to think of these as attributes. A little self acceptance goes a long way in softening our own critical voice that can really serve as a barrier to helping us reach our goals." Secrets of Gorgeous

Esther was exactly how I imagined her after reading the book - funny, full of knowledge and absolutely delightful! Thanks to Esther from all the team here at UWLS for giving us some of her precious time

To the readers you really do need to get your hands on a copy of Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous. It is the ULTIMATE handbook to address everything from hangovers to weight loss to sex and living gorgeously!

Click the link below to get more information about Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous:

Peter WalshI was very privileged recently to chat with famous author and TV star Peter Walsh!

Peter grew up in Australia but has lived in Los Angeles for the last 14 years where he has become a household name with his role as the organizer on The Discovery Channel reality show Clean Sweep and numerous Oprah appearances!

Peter has been an organizational consultant for the last decade and his clients range from Fortune 500 companies to stressed out individuals who simply want to de clutter their lives.

This clever cookie has a Masters degree with a specialty in educational psychology PLUS he’s reigned as the President and CEO of an international training and development company.

Peter has written 3 books: "How To Organize Just About Everything," "Its All Too Much" and the most recent a weight loss book called "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?"

I managed to get Peter on the phone on Thursday. Read on to see what I found out!

What made you move into the clutter world?

It happened very gradually, more serendipity than planning. I worked in the area of organizational change in large companies for many years.

Over time I began to give help to those clients in their homes with design and organization. Then one day some friends of mine told me I should audition for this new show Clean Sweep, I did and the rest is history!

What inspired you to write Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?

I learned long ago when helping people de-clutter their homes that if you focus on the stuff you will never get organized. Clutter isn’t about the stuff, it is about the issues around the stuff.

With my clients I always start by asking ‘what is the life you want?’ The decisions they begin to make surrounding their homes have a ripple effect around all other areas from their relationships to their jobs and their weight.

I truly believe it is a simple principle. . . you can’t make your best choices, you can’t make your healthiest choices in a cluttered and messy home.

When did you first begin to make the connection between clutter and weight?

Almost immediately. I noticed the connection as soon as I started working with clients in their homes. As soon as people learned to focus on the life they want to live they began eating healthier and making better food choices.

After de-cluttering their homes my clients found they ate out less, began to enjoy cooking in their kitchen and the effect on their weight was very noticeable.

What do you think is the fundamental cause for clutter in peoples homes?

The fundamental cause is delayed decisions. Clutter happens when you decide to not to DEAL with it today whether it is meal, clothes, bills. Clutter is the result of delaying important decisions in your life and not committing to dealing with it.

What steps can people make to ensure they don’t relapse into their clutter ways

Its really about re-thinking the way they see the stuff they buy or the stuff they eat. Diets are not about food. Diets are about decisions.

If you can help people get to a point that when they buy or eat something they will first ask themselves the question ‘will this decision move me closer to the life I want?’

The trick is helping people become conscious of their decisions.

What room should you start with to de-clutter for best weight loss results?

The first room to de-clutter is the kitchen. The kitchen should nourish your family in terms of food, conversation, love and family history.

Ask yourself two questions. . .

1. What do you want from your kitchen? If its not giving you that make changes.

2. Is your kitchen nourishing you and your family. If its not you need to clear the countertops, clear the excess crap out of the cupboards and make space.

What is your tip for sticking with your healthy diet?

Planning and organization. If you are not organized you have to choose between a or b. You choose the easy rather than the good. If you are prepared then the good choice is the easy choice. Organize your pantry, your shopping, your meal plans. Its not magic.

What’s your favourite healthy meal?

I eat a very mixed and balanced diet. I’m a crazy sushi man. A typical Aussie guy with meat and 3 veg on my plate. And then an LA coastal man who loves fish and salad.

What’s your favourite workout?

Walking. Easy, regular, pick up the pace, clears your mind walking.

If you had to pick one point you hope readers take away from this book what would that be?

You have one life. Commit to that life. And make it the best life you can.

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So there you have it - I got the scoop

From all of us here at UWLS I want to send out a HUGE thanks to Peter for giving us his time and an insight into his weight loss techniques.

To read more about Peter’s book ‘Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?’ or to grab a copy yourself click the link below:

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.

Click the link below for more information:

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