Natural Weightloss

Fight False Fat with Acupressure

Friday, August 20, 2010 by Kimberly Day

One of the many oh-so-pleasant things about having estrogen dominance is the tendency

toward false fat. As you likely know, false fat occurs when you have excess bloating and fluid retention around your abdomen.

In addition to choosing foods that work to reduce inflammation and bloating, you can also use a specific acupressure point. Dr. Lark has found that this particular exercise helps to relieve bloating and fluid retention, and helps minimize weight gain. I use it every day as part of my natural weight loss plan.

Sit with your back against a wall and your legs straight out in front of you.
Place your left hand on your crease of your left groin, where you bend your leg. Place your right hand on your left leg, about two to three inches above the knee. Hold for one to three minutes.
With your left hand still pressing on the crease of the left groin, place your right hand just below the inside of your left knee. The point is on the underside of the curve of the bone just below the knee. Hold for one to three minutes.

For more information on natural weightloss, estrogen domiance, or other women’s health related topics, visit Dr. Lark’s Web site.

Fight Diabetes with Tea

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Kimberly Day

According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who drank three to four cups of regular or decaf coffee or tea a day reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 25 percent! Researchers attributed magnesium and antioxidant lignans (among other things) to the potential health benefits of these beverages.

I personally find about half of this news to be good. As I’ve written before, a study from the October 2001 issue of Fertility and Sterility found that caffeine elevates estrogen levels in women. Similarly, a from the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that the more coffee a woman consumed, the higher her estrogen levels were likely to be. Researchers went on to caution women against drinking more than two cups of coffee per day.

Conversely, the news about tea (especially green tea) is all good! Not only does tea appear to help protect against cancer, but it also helps promote natural weightloss. Plus, it has been shown to be cardio-protective, while also ease the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

My advice? To help decrease your risk of diabetes, opt for green tea and skip the java. You can lower your blood sugar without raising your estrogen levels, while also promoting natural healthy weight loss. Now that’s something to cheer about!

For more information on female hormones, weight loss, or other women’s health related topics, visit Dr. Lark’s Web site.

Reducing Your Belly Fat

Thursday, August 12, 2010 by Susan Lark

A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine (and reported in the media) reiterates what medical professionals already know--that belly fat is very dangerous and can lead to early mortality. Researchers found that even people with a normal body mass index (BMI) but larger-than-recommended waist circumference were at higher risk of premature death.

Once again, this is all the more reason to start a natural weight loss plan today. I've discussed this many times here on my blog and in my newsletter. You can also learn more about natural appetite control techniques, as well as supplements you can take to help you in your weight loss journey.

Of course, exercise is a critical component to every natural weight loss plan. Start now by taking a walk around the block! Some other excellent exercises include hiking, biking, dancing, tennis, yoga, and even gardening.

To learn more about natural weightloss techniques, visit my Website.

Higher Estrogen Levels Causing Early Puberty in Girls

Monday, August 9, 2010 by Susan Lark

The media today are reporting on new research that says that girls are starting puberty earlier than ever--some as early as age 7. Researchers speculate that rising obesity plays a role, since fat increases estrogen levels in the body. Environmental toxins, such as BPA and pthalates, and even common ingredients found in beauty and personal care products, like parabens, also cause changes in estrogen levels in the body.

According to researchers, not only does early puberty have negative emotional and mental affects on girls, but it can also increase their risk of breast and endometrial cancers when they get older, due to the fact that they have a longer lifetime exposure to estrogen.

This study is quite disturbing, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and your daughters and granddaughters. First, choose the most natural beauty care products you can because these are the ones that tend to be free of estrogen-like chemicals. Second, choose organic (and, if possible, locally-grown) produce. It may be a bit more expensive than conventionally-grown food, but the peace of mind you get knowing you and your loved ones are eating more nutritious, cleaner, purer food is worth those extra few cents. And finally, make exercise fun! Go to the park and kick a ball around, play on the monkey bars, or go for a walk to your local store or library. Anything that gets you and your kids or grandkids moving will help prevent obesity.

For more information on estrogen levels and natural weightloss, visit my Web site.

My Natural Natural Weight Loss Plan: Looking Back

Friday, August 6, 2010 by Lauren Kent

Have you ever had one of those moments when you're in the middle of your natural weightloss journey and come across a picture of yourself before the weight started coming off? I had one of those moments last night.

My sister-in-law got married a couple weeks before I started my natural weight loss plan. Yesterday, we received several pictures from the wedding and I just couldn't believe how big I looked. In every picture I was holding one of my kids, so you can't really see my body. I'm sure this was some subconscious way to "hide" from the camera. But my face. That double chin. Yikes!

My first instinct was to hide the pictures, maybe even throw them out or shred them. But, since this was his sister's wedding, I knew my dear husband wouldn't go for that. So now they sit, in the middle of our dining room table. Ugh!

I know in all natural weightloss journeys there's a "before" picture. Just seeing what I looked like six months ago really reinforced why I was doing this in the first place. I said in the beginning that one of my ultimate goals was to have a picture of me with my girls that I wasn't ashamed of. And, hopefully, I'll have such a picture by year's end.

Hot Flash Relief: Lose Weight

Friday, July 30, 2010 by Susan Lark

Research has shown that heavier women tend to suffer from hot flashes more than slimmer women. But the good news is that, according to a study in a recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, losing weight can help reduce the incidence of menopause hot flashes.

Considering the many dangers of conventional hormone replacement therapy, I am happy that more and more research is showing that something as inexpensive and health-promoting as exercise can provide real and lasting relief from this common effect of menopause.

My recommendation is to find an activity or exercise you love and do it often! Walking, hiking, tennis, cycling, dancing, and swimming are some great options. Ideally, you should exercise up to an hour every day. But realistically, I know this goal can be difficult to achieve if you have a busy schedule. So aim for about 30 (or more if you can) minutes at least five days a week.

My Natural Weight Loss Plan: Dealing with Disappointment

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Lauren Kent

I've been following my natural weight loss plan for about 6 months now. And, I've been lucky in that I've lost weight each week. Some weeks it was a couple pounds or more. Others, it was just a half pound. But, at least the scale was going down... until this past week. For the first time since I started this journey, I gained weight. It wasn't a lot. A pound exactly. But, I was still disappointed in myself. I know I had overindulged and hadn't picked up my exercise to compensate for the extra calories. All natural weightloss efforts come with highs and lows. I've been riding the highs for months now. And now, I have to deal with a low.

So many weight loss efforts get derailed by disappointment. I'm determined not to let this happen to me. I have to keep my eyes on the prize: a wedding ring that will fit on my finger, a picture with my girls that I'm not ashamed of, (and cellulite free thighs wouldn't be so bad either). I'm motivated to move on and start losing again!

Organic...from China?

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Kimberly Day

I am normally a HUGE fan and proponent of eating organic. Not only does the food truly taste better, but it has been shown to be better for you. In fact, a 1993 study from the Journal of Applied Nutrition found that organic produce not only contained up to four times as much of the trace minerals, 13 times more selenium, and 20 times more calcium and manganese as the commercial produce, but also had significantly fewer heavy metals, including 25 percent less lead and 40 percent less aluminum.

I usually purchase the majority of my organic meats, cheeses, and produce at a little organic market near my house, picking up just a few things at Whole Foods. While I love the IDEA of Whole Foods, I’ve been increasingly disappointed in them lately. I don’t like their mix of conventional and organic and their dearth of locally grown produce.

Still, I was shocked when friend and former co-worker emailed me a video clip from one of our local news channels that pretty much nailed Whole Foods for shipping in much of their “organic” food from China.

Not only does it leave an enormous carbon footprint to ship and truck produce from half a world away, but, according to the report, China doesn’t have any true organic standards. Which, to me, makes any “organic” product coming in from that country questionable.

So, what to do? First, buy local and organic if possible. By local, I mean looking for products that were grown or raised ideally within a 50-mile radius of you. If that’s not possible, look for products from neighboring states. Worst case scenario, aim for at least U.S. grown/raised. This goes for packaged as well was fresh products.

For more information on healthy eating, natural weightloss, or other issues related to health and wellness, visit Dr. Lark’s Web site. While there, you can also sign up for Dr. Lark’s FREE eLetter or subscribe to her monthly newsletter.

My Natural Weight Loss Plan: Vacation Weight Loss Tips

Friday, July 9, 2010 by Lauren Kent

Walking to the beach - great exercise for natural weightloss

My family and I just enjoyed an amazing week at the beach. Sun, surf, sand... FOOD! I know a vacation can throw a wrench in many natural weightloss efforts. But, by planning ahead, and following a few tips, your vacation doesn't have to be one where you pack on the pounds. Here's a few things I did last week so that I didn't come back heavier than when I left:

1. Limit the dining out. I know for some vacations, this is very difficult. But, if you're renting a house, and have access to a kitchen, cooking at home can really make a big difference. When you cook for yourself, you know what's going in your food. When you eat out, who knows how much butter, oil, etc. they're putting on top of your food.

2. Get active. No, you don't have to go for a run or bike ride everyday, but you can at least get your body moving in fun ways. Chase your kids/grand kids around the beach. Have a beach ball toss. Go for a swim in the pool. Jump the waves in the ocean. All the activity can really make a difference to keeping with your natural weight loss plan.

3. Individual servings of fruits/veggies. If you are able to go food shopping during your vacation, putting fruits and vegetables into individual serving-size bags makes it really easy to just grab a healthy snack. Take a bag of cherries and divide them up into snack bags. Cut up watermelon into slices. That way, it's ready for you when you want it.

4. Splurge a little. You are on vacation after all. I didn't want to keep ice cream in the house, but we did take the kids to get ice cream one afternoon, and I got a small cup. It was delicious. And, I didn't feel like I was overindulging.

For more information on natural weight loss plans or other issues related to natural weightloss, visit Dr. Lark’s Web site. While there, you can also sign up for Dr. Lark’s FREE eLetter or monthly newsletter.

Best Natural Skin Care Diets

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Kimberly Day

There was a great article in the most recent issue of Elle magazine. They looked at several of the top natural weight loss plans on the market and had experts comment on how each individual diet affected the skin.

They looked at the Atkins diet, South Beach Diet, vegan diet, Mediterranean diet, raw diet, and low-fat diet. I immediately guessed that the Mediterranean would be their best natural skin care diet and I was right.

The Mediterranean diet is chock full of great essential fatty acids (keeps skin moist and helps attain a wrinkle free face), antioxidants (fights off free radical damage), and great lean proteins (maintain collagen and skin tone).

The vegan and raw diets are good in that you get lots of essential fatty acids to promote wrinkle free skin, as well as antioxidants to fend off those pesky free radicals. However, both diets run the risk of being dangerously low in protein. If you follow either of these natural weight loss programs, be sure to include lots of plant-based proteins such as beans, nuts and nut butters, and organic tofu once or twice a week.

The South Beach was next. The lack of sugars is great if acne is an issue, plus cutting sugar helps promote collagen production. The author suggests taking essential fatty acids and increasing water intake to prevent dehydrating the skin during the first two weeks of the program, when so many fruits and veggies are off the table (pardon the pun).

Low-fat weight loss plans are inherently bad for the skin by their very name…low fat. Your body needs healthy fats (i.e. essential fatty acids) to retain hydration and suppleness. If you insist on following this type of natural weight loss plan, add lots of fish to your diet and include a fish oil supplement.

Last was the Atkins diet. The author referred to this plan as “disastrous for the complexion,” due to the excess protein (causes calcium to plummet) and the acidity of the diet, which wreaks havoc with the skin. Not to mention the overabundance of saturated fat, which can lead to breakouts. Forgo this natural weight loss plan and opt instead for other, more skin-promoting programs like those listed earlier.

For more great weight loss and skin care tips, visit Dr. Lark's Web site. While there, you can sign up for her free eLetter, subscribe to her newsletter, check out her lastest products, and get more weight loss and beauty information.

Creative Natural Weightloss Techiniques

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by Susan Lark

I am a big proponent of walking for many reasons--it is not only a great workout, but also helps me clear my mind while I enjoy my surroundings. In fact, walking is such a good workout that taking a brisk walk at the same pace as an average jog is a significantly better workout than jogging! It burns more energy, consumes more oxygen, and results in higher heart rates. But if you can’t get outside as often as you'd like to this summer to take a brisk walk, you can still get that great workout in your own house with a program called Walk at Home. I've used this program when I can't get outside and love it!

When you use this interesting natural weightloss program, you can choose the length and intensity of your workout—from a quick pick-me-up energy booster to an all-out power walk of five miles or more. The program starts you out with four simple steps and combines those steps with specific movements that work additional muscles and boost flexibility.

With this program, you can also join an online walk club. As you may already know, exercising with friends is a great source of motivation and really boosts your natural weight loss efforts. So, by using an online walk club, you can walk with friends no matter when and where you are.

Natural Weightloss and Wine?

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by Kimberly Day

According to the July 5, 2010 issue of Time magazine, French researchers have found that resveratrol fed to lemurs for a month helped the animals eat less, boost metabolism, and lose weight.

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound found in grapes and red wine. Dr. Lark has been turned on to resveratrol for years now, documenting its benefits for everything from heart protection to its anticarcinogenic properties.

Research studies have also shown that resveratrol may offer menopause support. The 1997 study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found that resveratrol binds with estrogen receptors and produces estrogen-like effects within the body. One research study in particular has looked at resveratrol as a treatment for menopause, suggesting that it may be useful in easing menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, and even osteoporosis.

Dr. Lark recommends taking 200 mg of resveratrol, standardized to at least 8 percent total resveratrols, mixed with flavonoids for better bioavailability.

Natural Skin Care Recipes: Breakfast

Saturday, June 26, 2010 by Kimberly Day

Don’t have the time to sit down to hot breakfast? These easy, beauty-enhancing breakfast options are all rich in the natural skin care ingredients that keep your hair and skin silky smooth, protein to even your blood sugar levels to help with natural weightloss, and fiber to protect you from heart disease.

Hard-boiled egg with mixed berries and glass of almond milk
Coconut yogurt with half a banana and ground flaxseed
Whip up a delicious fruit smoothie:. Put a cup of almond milk, 1/2 cup mango, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup ground flax, and 1/2 cup of crushed ice in a blender. Blend and enjoy!

My Natural Weight Loss Plan: Tricks to Make Clothes Fit

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Lauren Kent

With many natural weightloss efforts, there comes a point where your clothes no longer fit. But, if you still want to lose more weight, you certainly don't want to spend a lot of money buying new clothes that will eventually not fit either.

I concluded that I was at this point in my own natural weight loss plan when my pants fell down as I was trying to put my 4-year-old in a timeout. As you can imagine, the effectiveness of the timeout was completely lost with my pants at my ankles.

Since I still have a ways to go to reach my goal, I've begun using small binder clips to keep my pants up. They've been working pretty well. I no longer have to pull my pants up every few steps--and they're not falling down an inopportune moments.

What have you done to make those baggy clothes last you a few extra months? Share your tricks with us!

Best Natural Weight Loss Plan

Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Kimberly Day

To get great natural weightloss results that last, eat close to the earth.

To truly lose weight and keep it off, you don’t need to look to the latest fad diet. In fact, you shouldn’t look forward at all. Instead, look to our past for the most effective natural weight loss plan.

You see, your body is designed to eat the way our ancestors ate—close to the earth, consuming lots of whole fresh foods. This includes:

fruits and vegetables;
whole grains;
legumes;
raw seeds and nuts;
cold-water fish such as salmon and tuna;
free-range poultry; and
plenty of water.

Fruits

Consume fresh, in-season fruits whenever possible. Try to eat locally grown fruits in season, as they’ll be fresher and riper, and be sure to wash all fresh fruits before eating them. Eat the fruits whole so you retain the nutrients in the skin. That means no fruit juices…too much sugar.

Vegetables

Try to eat a combination of raw and steamed vegetables. They’re fresh and contain the highest levels of vitamins. Wash your vegetables well, and leave the skin intact because it is loaded with nutrients.

Legumes

Think beans and peas. Legumes are excellent sources of low-fat protein, particularly when combined with whole grains. They’re also great sources of fiber, and their complex carbohydrates are broken down slowly in the body.

Whole Grains

Whole grains contain fiber, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins such as B complex and E, and numerous minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese. They are also excellent sources of lignans, plant chemicals that act like mild estrogens in women, helping balance your estrogen levels, thus contributing to weight loss. Stick to brown rice, oatmeal, and quinoa.

Fish/Poultry

Both fish and poultry are excellent sources of high-quality protein. Many types of fish are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for controlling numerous reproductive and inflammatory processes. Because of this, fish such as salmon, tuna, and halibut can be eaten two to three times a week as entrées.

Water

Water is not only a natural weightloss secret, but is also the best natural skin care secret around. Water facilitates toxin elimination, helps you maintain healthy glowing skin, and acts as an appetite suppressant. For optimal hydration, you need at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day,apart from any other liquids you’re drinking.

High-Protein Natural Weight Loss Plans

Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Kimberly Day

When it comes to natural weightloss and muscle building, protein is the key.

There is emerging evidence that diets higher in protein help you achieve natural weightloss, in part, by helping to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. A 2003 study from the Journal of Nutrition found that women who ate less protein had insulin levels that were 40 percent higher than those of subjects who ate a diet higher in protein. Women on the higher protein diet also enjoyed blood sugar levels that were more stable than those who ate less protein.

Also, natural weight loss plans that are higher in protein also offer a few other good health benefits. First, they tend to cut wheat, refined sugar, and sometimes dairy. However, the downside is that they can be high in cholesterol and deficient in key vitamins and minerals, especially if they limit fruit.

To offset these concerns, focus on the healthy options of these diets:

lean proteins (chicken, fish, eggs);
wide variety of vegetables;
great fruits (Zone, South Beach, Sugar Busters);
water; and
green tea.

Choosing a Natural Weight Loss Plan

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 by Kimberly Day

A quick look at three popular natural weight loss plans to help you get ready for the summer.

Every year, at right about this time, women everywhere panic at the thought of putting on a bathing suit. It never ceases to amaze me. After months of hiding under long sleeves and long pants, our bodies are now on display for all to see…for better or worse.

In this new-found panic, many women turn to the latest fad diet to drop pounds quickly. Not only is this unsafe, but these fads represent a short-lived quick fix rather than long-term, healthy, natural weightloss.

To help you navigate the maze of weight loss programs, I went back to the basics and looked at a 2000 study from the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which examined eight of the top diet programs in the country. Specifically, researchers looked at the long-term impact of these diet patterns, using a standard daily caloric intake of 2,000 calories for all diets.

I decided to take the three most popular of these (Atkins, Sugar Busters, and the Zone) and help you decide which of these three natural weight loss plans is best for you.

The Atkins diet is a high protein/high fat diet that is based on the premise that weight gain and obesity are caused by insulin resistance. In an effort to circumvent these conditions, this diet restricts carbohydrate intake to less than 20 grams a day. While Atkins allows women to eat unlimited amounts of meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and cheese, it discourages consumption of fruit, bread, grains, starchy veggies like corn and carrots, refined sugar, and most dairy products.

Like Atkins, the Sugar Busters plan is high in protein; however, unlike Atkins, it recommends a more moderate fat intake. Additionally, Sugar Busters believes that “sugar is toxic” and maintains that insulin insensitivity causes obesity and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it strives to reduce high-glycemic carbohydrates in order to lower insulin levels by encouraging consumption of lean meats, eggs, most fruit, nuts, whole grains, and high-fiber, non-starchy veggies. However, it discourages eating any refined grains (such as regular potatoes, white rice, and white bread), refined sugar, root veggies, and baked goods. It does, however, allow red wine.

The Zone program is also high in protein, focusing on lean protein sources such as fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy products. Like Atkins, it discourages most grains and breads, starchy veggies, and some fruit. However, unlike Atkins, the Zone allows moderately restricted carbohydrates, and advocates against eating egg yolks, red meat, most cheeses, and butter.

A quick glance at the nutritional basics (fat, protein, carbs, fiber, sugar, cholesterol) shows the following:

Atkins natural weight loss plan:

59% calories from fat
35% calories from protein
5% calories from carbs
4 grams fiber
8 grams sugar
924 grams cholesterol

Sugar Busters natural weight loss plan:

32% calories from fat
28% calories from protein
40% calories from carbs
24 grams fiber
68 grams sugar
280 grams cholesterol

Zone natural weight loss plan:

32% calories from fat
28% calories from protein
40% calories from carbs
18 grams fiber
67 grams sugar
264 grams cholesterol

As you can see, Sugar Busters and the Zone are fairly similar, while Atkins is off-the-charts in terms of low fiber and high cholesterol. Based on these numbers, I would suggest working with either the Sugar Busters or Zone natural weight loss plans.

Tune in to Natural Appetite Control

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Kimberly Day

We all know the important role that insulin plays in overall health, and in natural weightloss specifically. But now we are learning that a different hormone—leptin—may play an even greater role in health and weight loss than insulin.

Studies have shown that leptin regulates your brain’s hypothalamic activity, which in turn regulates much of your “autonomic” functions—those functions that regulate body temperature, heart rate, hunger, the stress response, fat burning or storage, and blood sugar levels. Another very recent study also reveals leptin’s importance in directly regulating how much sugar your liver manufactures.

In other words, leptin is directly related to conditions such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, reproductive disorders, etc. It does this by telling other hormones, such as insulin and female hormones, whether or not to turn on maintenance and repair mechanisms, as well as by helping to control areas of your brain that regulate thyroid levels and the sympathetic nervous system.

Are You Tuned In to Leptin?

Dr. Ron Rosedale believes people become leptin-resistant by the same general mechanism that causes people to become insulin-resistant—overexposure to high levels of the hormone.

It’s like the frog in the boiling water. If you toss a frog into boiling water, it will jump right out. But if you place the frog in warm water and gradually increase the heat, he will soon be sitting quite happily (and quite dangerously) in boiling water.

So it is with leptin. As sugar gets metabolized in fat cells, fat releases surges in leptin. Over time, those surges become so frequent and expected, that the leptin is not released…in other words, you become leptin-resistance, since the “danger signal” no longer getting through.

Once you tune back in to leptin, you “jump out of the water” so to speak. In other words, high leptin levels can now scream to your brain that you have too much fat and that you better start burning some off. Your brain can now start burning off the fat you’ve been storing, and using it for energy. Best of all, your will suppress your hunger signals and regain appetite control.

Natural Weightloss Secret Weapon: Leptin

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Kimberly Day

Several years ago, I met Ron Rosedale, M.D., a nationally respected physician in the field of nutritional and metabolic medicine. As we talked, I learned that it was Dr. Rosedale personal mission to eradicate type II diabetes in this country, in his lifetime. And one of the intriguing weapons in his diabetes arsenal is his work with leptin, a little known hormone that helps your cells communicate.

As Dr. Rosedale explained, leptin is a very powerful and influential hormone produced by your fat cells. It works in conjunction with insulin to control the quality of your metabolism. While insulin works mostly at the individual cell level, telling the vast majority of cells whether to burn or store fat or sugar, and how to use that energy, leptin controls the energy storage and utilization of all of the cells in your body, allowing them to communicate with your brain about how much energy (fat) you have stored, and whether you need more or should burn some off.

One of the key ways leptin controls energy storage is by controlling hunger (i.e. appetite control). Trying to restrict calories in the face of hunger is virtually impossible (and could set you up for an eating disorder). The only way to truly eat less for the long-term is to not be hungry. And the key to appetite control is to control the hormones that regulate appetite…namely leptin.

In addition to helping with appetite control, leptin can also determine where you store your fat. If you are deaf (or resistant) to leptin’s signals, you tend to lose appetite control and pack on the pounds. And, in the case of leptin resistance, these pounds tend to store in your abdomen in the form of visceral fat.

Visceral or abdominal fat is one characteristic of the “apple” body shape. And it’s very dangerous. Not only does it pack in around your organs, it is also metabolically active. It decreases insulin sensitivity (making diabetes more likely), increases triglycerides, decreases levels of good HDL cholesterol, creates more inflammation and blood clotting, and raises blood pressure—all of which increase your risk of heart disease.

The answer is to tune in leptin’s message so you can regain appetite control, lose the belly fat, and begin to enjoy healthy, natural weightloss.

My Natural Weight Loss Plan: Supplement #3 for Weight Loss

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Lauren Kent

The third (and final) supplement I've incorporated into my natural weight loss plan is Metabo-X. Why this formula? For one thing, the Svetol (green coffee extract) has some impressive research behind it to help support natural weightloss. In one study, overweight subjects were given 400 mg of Svetol over a two-month period. On average, lost about 10 pounds and their BMI improved. Metabo-X has the same dosage as the weight loss study.

The other ingredients in Metabo-X: chromium and Sensoril (Ashwagandha), which have been shown to support normal blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. While I do not currently have issues in these areas, there is family history with each, so I feel like I'm helping to ward those issues off as well.

So there you have it. Three natural remedies for weight loss that have, to date, helped me lose over 27 pounds: Daily Answer, Silhouette, and Metabo-X.