Meet Christen, another Skinny Fiber success story and a Registered Nurse (R.N.). She’s lost 20 pounds on Skinny Fiber. She also has a history of serious issues with her liver enzymes since the birth of her daughter 4 years ago. She nearly died right after the birth, so her doctors have kept a close eye on her ever since.

At a recent visit, her doctor asked what she was doing different. She was a little worried and asked, “Why?” The doctor then explained that her liver enzymes are finally normal. She then told him about Skinny Fiber and he said, “Stay on it!” Just amazing. Looks at her before and after pics:

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Awesome Infographic Compliments of Greatist.com

According to Health and Fitness website, Greatist.com:

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a popular form of exercise that combines two of the most effective fat-burning methods.

The first is high-intensity training, which pushes the body to maximum effort to achieve muscle fatigue and maximum oxygen use in a quick burst. The harder muscles work, the more oxygen they require. This is measured relative to one’s VO2 max, which is the highest amount of oxygen your body consumes during exercise. Working your body close to its VO2 max triggers the afterburn effect, where the body continues to consume oxygen (and burn calories) up to 48 hours after the workout (it takes approximately five calories to consume one liter of oxygen).

The second method is interval training, which alternates periods of intense effort with periods of moderate-to-low intensity effort. Interval training boosts metabolism significantly longer than a steady workout of equal or even greater length (for example, a 20 minute workout of alternating high/low-intensity periods burns more calories than a 20 minute workout of stead intensity). Interval training also builds lean muscle tissue faster than steady state training.

By combining the above two principles, exercisers can maximize fat-burning and muscle-building potential through significantly shorter workouts. HIIT maximizes increased metabolic rate, optimizes muscle building and muscle retention during fat loss, and increases calorie burn during and after workouts.

As always, please remember these important tips:

• Remember to drink water throughout your workout to stay hydrated.
• Don’t forget to breathe while you’re doing the exercises.
• If, at anytime you feel pain beyond your usual “burn” or workout soreness – STOP immediately.
• Be careful. You should consult your doctor before starting any diet, supplements, or exercise program.

Why not maximize your weight loss efforts by adding 3 HIIT workouts just 3 times a week AND a twice daily dose of Skinny Fiber 30 minutes before meals. You’ll be thin and strong just in time for summer!

Today, I wanted to share a quick tip with you that has allowed me to add more steamed veggies to my diet: Ziplock Zip ‘n Steam bags! In an effort to eat more healthy, I wanted to steam my veggies instead of boiling them or sauteing them.  Steaming your veggies is a great way to preserve most of their nutrients while not compromising taste. The thing I LOVE the most is that Ziplock Zip ‘n Steam bags allow you to steam your veggies without having to buy a steamer! They are SO EASY to use and the veggies come out delicious.

What I didn’t realize until recently is there are also a bunch of Zip ‘n Steam recipes on the Ziplock website! How cool is that? There are several veggie recipes, but there are some meat recipes too. I’ve listed a few yummy ones below:

Image from Ziplock.com

• Asparagus with Butter Sauce (my fave!)
• Cajun Potato Gems
• Chicken Fajitas
• Italian Zest Chicken

I really hope you’ll give these a try. Please let me know if you do because I’d love to know what you think! To say these babies have changed my life is a little over-dramatic, but it’s true. I’ve noticed I buy a lot more fresh veggies and because these bags make it so easy, I cook them more too. Plus, you can even empty a bag of frozen veggies in these bad boys, pop ‘em in the microwave, and get the same fabulous results! I know, too easy – huh? It makes healthy eating way too easy and when you’re taking Skinny Fiber while making healthy food choices, the weight will just start dropping off! You can buy the Ziplock Zip ‘n Steam bags at Target. You’re welcome.

There was a comment on one of my other posts last week about low carb diets and how they’re “all meat” and very unhealthy. I replied by explaining that not all low carb diets focus on just eating meat (like Atkins does), several actually allow carbs in the form of healthy veggies (like The South Beach Diet does). The reasoning behind that is the simple fact that not all carbs are created equal. Sweet potatoes and bread are both carbs, but they are very different in the way the body responds to them and how they are digested.

What Are Resistant Starch Foods?

Resistant starch foods are carbs that do not fully digest. Instead, they travel through the digestive tract and end up in the  large intestine.  Resistant starch foods aren’t easily broken down by digestive enzymes because they have very tightly packed molecules. In regular starches, the fat and oils are distributed throughout the body. Resistant starches are not, which means they get eliminated from the body much quicker. This makes resistant starch a natural fat-burner, it further increases satiety, and even diminishes hunger.

Resistant starch foods include some of the following:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Beans
• Lentils
• Quinoa
• Green bananas
• Barley
• Plantains
• Oatmeal

How Much Resistant Starch Should I Eat?

As a general rule of thumb, everything should be eaten in moderation. Experts actually recommend having two servings of starch resistant foods per meal at least twice a day. The good news is that adding these foods to your diet isn’t as difficult as one might think. You simply need to replace more starchy carbs with resistant starch foods, which can be as easy as swapping white toast with oatmeal instead at breakfast.

How Can Resistant Starch Foods Help You Lose Weight?

The Fullness Factor – Resistant starch foods help you feel full faster and longer, meaning you can eat less during and between meals. Resistant starch foods are also high in fiber, which makes them more filling. Fiber also helps keep your digestive track clean, which promotes normal bowel movements and reduces bloating.

Counting Calories Made Easy – Eating resistant starch foods makes counting calories a little easier. You can have a plate full of resistant starch foods and it’ll have far fewer calories than four ounces of your favorite starchy carb. Resistant starch foods are generally low in calories, which allows you to eat a lot of them without loading up on calories.

Boost Your Vitamins – Resistant starch foods are loaded with vitamins. Many of the vitamins they have are essential for regulating metabolism, which helps you burn calories and lose weight.

Additional Resources:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/483814-resistant-starch-foods-for-dieting/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/27/resistant-starch-foods_n_815018.html

Adding resistant starch foods to your diet is an easy way to increase your nutritional intake while decreasing your caloric intake.  Just like Skinny Fiber, these foods also make you full faster which allows you to eat less. If you’re not a fan of resistant starch foods or simply want to do everything you can to lose weight as quickly as possible, order Skinny Fiber below!

I’ve been watching what I eat very closely lately. Not just because I’m still in “Weight Loss” mode, but because I’m also in “Get Healthy” mode. So, I’ve been paying close attention to how I feel after I eat something… How does it effect my stomach and digestion? How does it make me feel? Do I feel more satisfied, hungry soon after, more alert, foggy, etc. Something I’ve noticed is that I seem to be sensitive to wheat. I’m not sure if it’s just wheat or if it’s the gluten in the wheat, but digestive issues I’ve noticed over the years and simply thought were just something I had to live with are connected to wheat. So, I’m trying new recipes that are wheat free or gluten free and wanted to share a new one I found. This particular recipe happens to be meat free too, but I’m personally still eating poultry and fish. Let me know if you try this one because I’d love to know what you think. The recipe comes from WebMD.com and is brought to you by The Gluten Free Goddess.

Total Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa cooked in two cups water
Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
Juice from 2 juicy limes
Sea salt, to taste
2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro or parsley
1 half small red or purple onion, diced fine
1 small yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced fine
1 cup roasted corn kernels (I used frozen, roasted on a cookie sheet for 6-7 minutes,
then cooled)
1 large head of crisp romaine lettuce, washed, dried, sliced crosswise
Gluten-free tortilla chips
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, diced

Instructions

Cook the quinoa per package instructions. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Scoop the quinoa into a bowl.

Drizzle the cooked quinoa with extra virgin olive oil and toss to coat. Squeeze on fresh lime juice and toss again. Season the mixture with sea salt, to taste.

Add in the fresh chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced yellow pepper, and roasted corn kernels. Stir lightly to distribute. Taste test for seasoning adjustments.

Line four salad bowls or plates with the fresh romaine. Spoon the quinoa salad on the center of the lettuce. Add the diced avocado to each plate. Tuck in a few tortilla chips around the edges.

Serve with an extra lime wedge.

Additional Options:
- Add a cup of chilled, drained black beans, if you like your taco salad super hearty.
- Add sliced red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, if you desire.
- Sprinkle with the cheese of your choice.
- Serve with your favorite salsa on the side.

Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 240
Carbohydrates: 41.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fat: 4.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 5.4g
Sodium: 24 mg
Protein: 6.7 g

You can find the original recipe on WebMD.com here.

The Perricone Diet was created by Nicholas Perricone, MD, a dermatologist. The doctor claims that eating food that cause inflammation leads to early signs of aging, such as wrinkles. The book claims that changing your eating habits can not only stop the disease process in your body, but it can also improve your metabolism and boost your immune system. The Perricone Diet plan includes eating a list of specific foods, taking supplements, and using the doctors line of creams and lotions. By following this plan, the doctor claims you can stop and even reverse the aging process.

What are the details of the Perricone Diet plan?

First and foremost, you must avoid a list of inflammatory foods. The list of forbidden inflammatory foods is quite long, but according to the doctor, this is a key part of the diet. The Perricone food plans are to be followed to the letter and there are also food combinations included that are designed to increase your metabolism. The diet also requires that you take around 25 supplement pills a day.

How long do you have to follow the Perricone Diet?

The Perricone diet is a 28-day plan. However, you can follow the plan as long as you’d like in an effort to keep your body healthy. According to the doctor, returning to eating inflammatory foods can result in mood swings and fatigue.

What can I eat on the Perricone Diet?

Although the list of inflammatory foods that you must avoid is long, there are still many foods that you can enjoy. These foods include those full of antioxidants and healthy Omeg-3 fats  like blueberries, salmon, eggs, yogurt, vegetables, olives, oatmeal (the non-instant kind), green tea, spices, legumes, fruits and avocados. You must also drink at least eight full glasses of water each day, in addition to taking his supplements with breakfast and lunch.

What are the benefits of the Perricone Diet?

According to the doctor, eating carbohydrates that are ranked low on the glycemic index will stabilize your blood sugar and prevent those mid morning and mid afternoon cravings that cause you to snack often and overeat.

How much weight can I lose on the Perricone Diet?

It’s important to note that the Perricone diet doesn’t stress weight loss but rather stopping the aging process and the ravages of time. By eating the recommended foods on the doctors list, taking his supplements, and using his line of products, it is said that you can lose weight in addition to fighting wrinkles, disease, and decreased immunity levels.

Does the plan stress exercise of any kind?

Dr. Perricone recommends that you incorporate 30 minutes of daily exercise while on his diet plan.

Perricone Diet Pros:

Eating a diet rich in fatty fish like salmon and antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries will help neutralize free radicals in the body, which contribute to aging and disease. Most, if not all, of these foods are naturally healthy as well, so weight loss may be an additional result.

Perricone Diet Cons:

The diet is very strict. You are told what to eat  and when, with no exceptions. The main basis of the Perricone diet plan is not weight loss but fighting the effects of aging. This plan may also be pricey for some. With the cost of supplements, his skin care products, salmon, and fresh fruits & veggies you can spend well over $500 for a 28-day program.

Additional Resources:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/perricone-diet-what-it-is
http://diet.com/g/perricone-diet

Many people have reported that while taking Skinny Fiber they’ve had a regulation in blood sugar and bowel movements, as well as a decrease in unhealthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.* Skinny Fiber also boosts metabolism, decreases your appetite, and reduces cravings. And, since there are no dietary restrictions while taking it, why not place your order today, make healthy food choices (like those recommended on the Perricone Diet), exercise 30 minutes a day at least 3 times/week, and get healthy while losing weight … all for just $59.95 per bottle.

Cora isn’t just beautiful, she’s yet another Skinny Fiber user who has achieved terrific results. Even though I just did a Skinny Fiber Spotlight yesterday, I HAD to share this one too. Here’s Cora’s testimonial and before & after pics:

“This is my ugly truth and I cried when I saw this picture of my body in the mirror. I thank God for my deliverance! #REJOICING!” – Cora W.

There have been so many Skinny Fiber success stories rolling in lately that I can hardly keep up. Here’s an awesome testimonial from a Skinny Fiber user named Brian Hill.

“I’m still amazed at what Skinny Fiber has done for me. All my pants fit like this now… I’m down several inches & from 200+lbs down to 187 & energy like I had in my teenage years. Time to go clothes shopping… lol. Thanks Skinny Fiber!”

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