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In this age of over-stress and limited time, many Americans are doing as little as possible on their time off.  Unfortunately, researchers now warn that more than 60% of today’s Americans are subjecting themselves to many epidemic-related conditions and diseases that have recently escalated as a result of people’s sedentary behavior.

Well over 50% of Americans are overweight and in danger of obesity.  But, “SeD” which is short for “Sedentary Death Syndrome” is becoming a national concern to medical professionals.  It does not take much to break this inactivity cycle.  Only 3 hours a week of brisk walking or minor exercise will decrease your risk of SeD by more than 30%.  So, GET MOVING!

It is not unusual for you to see a reduction in inches without a pound change when you step on the scale. This generally occurs after a few weeks on the LEAN System. Don’t despair. You’re still loosing weight but you may be ‘trading pounds’. What we mean by that is the pounds you are loosing may be replaced by lean muscle mass which is 5 times heavier in weight and 5 times smaller in mass. Remember, for most of us, we are eating a lot more protein than we’ve ever eaten before and, hopefully, you have redirected your exercise efforts to maximize fat burn. Read more »

Now you can fight the aging process from the inside with vitamin fortification. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, antioxidants, primarily vitamins E, C and beta-carotene, taken orally have become the wonder non-drugs of the decade, apparently neutralizing the effects of oxidation by free radicals. Oxidation in the body is likened to a rusting process and can cause damage to cells both internally and externally. Antioxidants have the ability to bond with these radicals and neutralize them. Research so far has indicated that, taken internally, products like our Core Body multi-vitamin and Super Antioxidant may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers and, in terms of skin, lessen the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation known as “photoaging.” Read more »

Fit America is a program that tailors itself to each individual client. Many different cultures have characteristics that cause them to have more resistance to weight loss than others. For example, heavyset black women burn fewer calories when they’re sitting still than heavyset white women according to a resent study by Obesity Research. This may explain why black women sometimes have a tougher time losing weight and tend to be heavier overall than white women. Read more »

There is no question that Americans are heavier than ever. Type 2 diabetes has jumped 33% in the last 10 years and diet is credited as the main cause. This staggering statistic has affected our youth even more than adults. Perhaps because kids are the greatest targets when it comes to “toxic food environments” and “junk food marketing”. They are now seen by big companies as profit centers not precious and worth protecting.

Eating well isn’t about education. Most people, even young people, are well aware of “good foods” and “bad foods”. To a great extent, poor dietary habits are due to a deluge of commercials, promotions and advertisements that target America’s weakness for fast food. It is difficult for willpower to overcome desire when a juicy burger and crispy fries are associated with family fun and good times. It isn’t an accident that you never see an overweight person in a McDonald’s or Burger King ad. Look around the next time you’re in one of those restaurants and see the condition of those who really eat there. Read more »

As the weather warms up, thoughts of panic over an upcoming ‘swimsuit’ season may come upon us! Don’t worry. You’ve got plenty of time to get in control and back in shape in time for summer. Weight loss never needs to be difficult when it’s realistic. All diets can work temporarily. But, the key to long-term weight loss success and breaking the yo-yo dieting syndrome is restructuring your eating.

If you create a healthy eating program that you like, fits into your lifestyle and does not deny you your favorite foods, you will be able to maintain the same eating habits while you are losing unwanted pounds and inches as you will once you reach your weight loss goal. Temporary dietary changes only means temporary weight loss results. Who wants that???? Most Fit America customers feel like they have lost thousands of pounds in their lifetime and probably have. SO STOP IT! Read more »

If you find yourself ‘grazing’ in the kitchen between meals, keep easy to eat, low fat, smart foods available. Fresh fruits & vegetables, prepared chicken legs, thighs & breasts, lite popcorn singles, sugar free ice cream pops, and fat-free cheese or yogurt are just a few of the items that may satisfy the snacking urge.

Don’t just stand in front of an open refrigerator waiting for something inside to identify itself as ‘good to eat’! Think about what you want to eat before you open the refrigerator door and you’ll tend to snack on healthier foods. Never deny yourself a needed snack but plan for the need before is arises.

Many people think they have an easier time loosing weight in summer because “it’s just too hot to eat!”  But, that’s not really true. Research shows the average woman weighs several pounds less in summer because the body will automatically shed its winter stockpiles of fat! Men show an increased body fat content in winter as well but not as high as women. So, ladies and gentlemen… Take Advantage!

We all know that each of us become more motivated to start a weight loss program when we have made a conscious decision to do something about how we look. When we’re walking around in shorts, the motivation seems to grow that much faster! Hot days tend to keep our diets cleaner and leaner. More fresh fruit, salad and lean meats are consumed during this time of year. If you’re thinking about weight reduction, the time to get started is NOW no matter what the season. But, if it’s summer, you will have an easier time adjusting your eating habits and will be much more able to continue following a smart food program into the winter months.

As simple as it may sound, water is quite possibly the single most important item required to lose weight and keep it off. Although most of us hate drinking water, you’ll be surprised to know that it is a natural appetite suppressant while it helps the body metabolize stored fat. Donald Robertson, M.D. tells us that studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

Think about your body as a machine. The better the machine’s maintenance, the more efficiently it operates. Water aids kidney function. When the kidneys do not work to their capacity, the overload is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver’s primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. If the liver is busy working for the kidneys, it’s body fat metabolization process slows which causes more fat storage and puts a stop to your weight loss efforts. Read more »

Human growth hormone, HGH, is comprised of 191 amino acids linked in a specific sequence and is secreted in pulses from the pituitary gland. This hormone, which decreases in content as we age, is considered to literally de-age the body. To help boost HGH production and availability in the body, HGH can be injected. There are only a handful of pharmaceutical companies worldwide that are capable of producing injectable HGH which has similar benefits to what the body produces naturally. Reported benefits of injectable HGH have been positive body composition in the form of lean body mass, fat mass, fluid volumes, bone mineral density, muscle strength, exercise performance, cardiovascular health, protein/carbohydrate/& lipid metabolism, skin, and immune function so it is no wonder that HGH and it’s anti-aging properties are getting so much attention. Read more »