Vitamins

Secrets of the Skinny

I’ve been very impressed with The Doctor Oz Show. I like his common sense approach to getting healthy and staying healthy. This morning’s show was no exception. Three women were guests on his show. They each lost over 100 pounds and kept it off. They found the “Secrets of the Skinny” that worked for them. And they’re willing to share those secrets with Doctor Oz and his audience. Here are the secrets . . .

Cravings Killers

Brown rice tortilla, lightly toasted (baked) with salsa or parmesan

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing with non-fat milk and non-fat yogurt

Chicken Nuggets made with flaxseed and wheat germ

Metabolism Boosters

Cayenne pepper, sprinkle on food or supplements
Vitamin B Complex
Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon a day.

Must Have Meals

Ground Turkey Casserole
Brownies made with black beans
Pizza made with cooked cauliflower crust

Weight Loss Secret Weapons

Learn to grade food.

          A = Fresh green beans out of the garden
          B = Frozen beans changed a little
          C = Canned green beans cooked – A little altered
          D = Processed
          F = Grandma’s green bean casserole

Use cans of food as weights. Lift weights while watching TV

Work out with a weighted vest. The more weight you have on your body, the more calories you burn.

The women had words of wisdom for the audience:

Becky’s advice: “I changed the way I looked at food. Food became nutrition.”
Cari’s advice: “Start slow and stick with it. Make plans and hold yourself accountable. Definitely have support … Have supportive people around you.”
When Doctor Oz asked what kept her motivated, Caroline answered, “There’s no such thing as the impossible.”

Becky’s Story on The Secrets of the Skinny
Cari’s Story on The Secrets of the Skinny
Caroline’s Story on The Secrets of the Skinny

What’s your Secret of the Skinny?

Marilyn Kvasnok

Top 10 Healthy Skin Tips

Mar 27th, 2010

by Marilyn.

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Babies are born with the softest and smoothest skin. But as we age, our skin can take a real beating. An unhealthy diet, air pollution, soaps and cleansers, smoking, sunburns, tanning booths and cheap cosmetics with harmful chemicals. It all contributes to the aging effect and shows the most on your face.

If you want healthy skin, you need to take care of it. And the best time to start is today! It’s possible to slow down and even improve the health of your skin. Make these 10 tips part of your daily routine and they’ll become good habits.

Avoid excessive sun exposure. A little sun is good. It helps your body make vitamin D. But too much sun, especially in the heat of the day, can burn your skin. So, wear sunscreen on all exposed skin. And wear a hat to shield your face.
Take a multivitamin to guarantee you get sufficient vitamin D.
Use moisturizer to keep you skin hydrated and protect it from the elements.
Use all natural cleansers with no harmful chemicals. Gently wash your face in an upwards direction. Never pull the skin downward.
Don’t smoke. Smoking causes wrinkles and premature aging.
Sleep on your back. It helps counteract the gravity that’s been pulling your face downward all day. And it keeps your face from being pulled by the weight of your face on the pillow, if you were to sleep on your side.
Facial exercises can help keep a youthful look. It can avoid and even improve wrinkles, crow’s feet, laugh lines and a sagging neck. Even smiling and laughing helps to exercise facial muscles. There are many facial exercise experts. Carol Maggio is at the top of my list.
Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and healthy fats like olive oil. Chocolate is NOT one of the 5 food groups on the food pyramid!
Don’t touch your face. Your hands have bacteria that can cause infection and make your skin break out.
Use all natural cosmetics. Anything you put ON your skin gets absorbed INTO your skin. From there it goes to your bloodstream. Make sure it doesn’t contain harmful chemicals.

Marilyn Kvasnok

Free Shipping Day 2009

Dec 17th, 2009

by Marilyn.

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Today is the 2nd annual Free Shipping Day. Hundreds of merchants are offering free shipping today with delivery by Christmas Eve. Visit my free shipping offers at . . .

No matter which product line you start with, ALL products are eligible for free shipping. Happy shopping!

Protect Yourself Against Swine Flu

Apr 28th, 2009

by Marilyn.

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The news is everywhere – On TV, radio, online and the newspaper. The speculation is that the Swine Flu breakout may become a pandemic. The key word is MAY. Right now, it is NOT a pandemic. Now is the time to take all the precautions we can to avoid this illness.

First we need to be able to recognize the Swine Flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.”

It’s time to take preventive measures:

Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and soy.
Take your vitamins every day.
Keep your immune system strong. I like a natural interferon booster.
Drink lots of filtered water.
Wash your hands often. Soap and warm water kill most germs.
Use a hand sanitizer.
Use a saline nasal spray before you leave the house and when you return.
Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
Avoid public restrooms, crowded waiting rooms and anywhere lots of people gather.
Avoid sick people. Unfortunately, people are most contagious just before they get sick.
Don’t share personal items, food or drinks.
Keep a positive attitude.

If you get sick:

Visit your doctor. There are tests to determine if you have a cold, seasonal influenza or the Swine Flu.
Prescription medication is available to help you feel better, keep the flu virus from reproducing in your system and possibly prevent complications.
Stay home. You need the rest and you don’t want to infect others.
Follow the guidelines above for prevention. They work well when you’re sick, too.

Prevention is the best course of action. Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your body in the best shape to ward off illnesses of all kinds. You can’t go back and do things over, but you can start from today and make a better future.

What are you doing to get healthy and stay healthy?

Migraine Headache Tips

Nov 22nd, 2008

by Marilyn.

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If you’re getting a migraine, here are 4 things you can do that may help . . .

Take a walk. It relieves stress and stress can contribute to a migraine.
Drink plenty of water.
Warm your hands in a bowl of warm water to increase the blood flow to your hands and away from dilated vessels in your head.
Put a cold cloth on the back of your neck to take excess blood away from your head.

Changing your diet may help to avoid a migraine in the future. Foods that may trigger a migraine include . . .

White sugar
Red meat
Nuts and seeds
Safflower and canola oils

It’s difficult to make big changes to your diet. If you find you can’t quit these foods immediately, try to keep cutting back until you rarely eat them.

In addition to taking daily vitamins, here’s a list of extra supplements that have helped others . . .

Marilyn Kvasnok