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Natural Mood and Anxiety Supplements

February 9th, 2012

Vlog from Carol discussing depression and mood problems post hcg. Here she has been discovering what works for her to help achieve balance and feel back to normal. If you are feeling depressed you should always discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician. Discuss natural alternatives with your doctor you would like to try.

Below I have highlighted links to the supplements and articles relating to the discussion from the video.

GABA: GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) is an amino acid help reduce anxiety and make will you feel more relaxed. It has also been known to produce better sleeping patters. The recommended dose for GABA is 700-750 mg, 3 times daily. Click Here for GABA500-200 daily. I take 2 3x a day on an empty stomach.

Magnesium: Our bodies needs Magnesium for cell and muscle strength. Magnesium contains anti-anxiety minerals and it’s a natural muscle relaxant. You will find it in in dark, leafy veggies such as spinach, chard, beet green, and dandelion greens. Eating these greens will help your digestive enzymes and help break down toxins in your liver. Toxins can make us feel sluggish and create other symptoms associated with anxiety. Taking 200-300 mg of magnesium 2 to 3 times daily has been shown to help management anxiety symptoms. (more) Click Here for Magnesium I take 3-4 after dinner.

5-HTP. is an amino acid that our body produces from a dietary amino acid called l-tryptophan. This amino acid helps build serotonin, the brain’s feel-good chemical. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appetite, and sleep. I take one at night just before bedtime – Click Here for 5 HTP

L-Tyrosine For low energy, depresson and poor concentration. L-tyrosine will bring back our energy and restore your thyroid function. It raises the levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, the body’s natural energizer. I take one at night just before bedtime but some need it 3 times a day. Click Here for L-Tyrosine

Look these up in book, The Diet Cure – they are amazing. We are studying this book in our book club this month if you would like join us. Click Here to join the Book Club

Post on Flax Oil & Fish Oil

Post on Borage Oil
Don’t forget to Exercise – according to the Mayo Clinic, exercise boosts the immune system and provides calming effects that reduce anxiety and depression so try to fit in some form of physical activity 4-5 times a week. It will boost feel-good endorphins, relax muscle tension and minimize your cortisol (stress hormone) levels. It will help you sleep well and become anxiety free.

Breathing Exercises. How to breath is very important in controlling your anxiety. Shallow breathing leads to increased anxiety and panic attacks. Try breathing in while extending your stomach, followed by pulling your stomach in while exhaling. So, opposite of the natural breathing response. Do this about 10 times three to four times a day. Very helpful if you wake up at night. Check out these books for more information.
Suggest Readings
The Diet Cure

Mood Cure
Related Posts:
Anxiety Ins and Outs
Supplements and RDA

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The Final Ten!

February 3rd, 2012

Goal Round….Shedding Those Last 10 Pounds!
Author: Stacy Bundy

As we begin what we believe to be our last round with excitement and joy, knowing that soon we will be at that “ideal” weight we have been longing for since beginning our hCG journey, frustration is usually not far behind.  Personally, it took me just over 30 days to lose 8 pounds. In the last round we have many ups and downs, not only on the scale, but also mentally and physically. Here are some helpful tips and things to keep in mind when you get to this point in your journey.

Stay on protocol. Remember that these foods are meant to work together and just because one person can eat broccoli or just because you could eat it your last round does not mean your body will react the same. When in doubt always refer back to the Original Protocol  that we know works.

If you get bored, get creative with your recipes. Most importantly, do NOT CHEAT.  It can set you back up for a week and all you are doing is sabotaging your weight loss. Remember, stalls happen more often in this round and last longer. Make sure you count your calories and continue to write down everything you eat and also document your supplements and skin care. This can be even more important during this time when you may have a small gain.  If you need help request help.  We can usually pinpoint a source of a stall.

Tips I found useful:
-Take detox baths http://miracleskinnydrops.com/2010/01/my-results-from-the-detox-bath-on-the-hcg-diet/
-Drink detox tea (I like Yogi brand and Triple Leaf)
-Increase your water intake
-Drink a warm cup of lemon water in the AM
-Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables (spinach is amazing and does great things for losses) raw is best but it’s a lot to eat so try it lightly sauteed if you need to.
-Cali kickers (although I did not do them because I could not handle them, they have helped a lot of people)
-Keep your food as clean and whole as possible. When it comes to broths and canned tomatoes there is no room for error like in previous rounds and your body will not be as forgiving.
-Move, take short walks and be a little more active

You may need to increase your protein toward the end as you may suffer from protein deficiency. Hunger and weakness, even after altering dosage, tend to be the two biggest signals of needing to increase protein when your on your goal round. Sirloin steak and ACV shots were very helpful for me during my last round.

Also remember to be sure to watch your supplements for hidden sugars. You don’t need to be taking anything more then MSM, Biotin and Kelp.  All others are more on an as needed basis.

Body lotions are another big thing to watch. Many people say they continue to use their regular  products and still have losses, but keep in mind that you will never know your true losing potential while still using  lotions. Coconut oil, Corn Huskers and mineral oil are all approved products.  A quick note about coconut oil: some can use it with no issues, while others do better without it.  I personally could not use it in my cooking in P2 but I used it just fine on my skin.

Last but not least, relax. Know that this is not going to be easy and go into it with the mentality that you will be in P2 for a while.  The less you stress and know that it’s all part of the journey, the easier this will be on you mentally and physically.  Support is key, so if you have a problem or questions make sure you ask one of us for help. Let the process work with you, have patience and ENJOY reaching your GOAL!

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The Winning Testimonial

January 30th, 2012

The winner of the testimonial contest is “Suek357″ and she will be taking home a free Bundle Pack!  Here is her motivating story:

“Ah the joys of getting older were catching up with me. Try as I might, and I mean TRY, I kept gaining slowly but surely and didn’t recognize myself anymore. I tried WW, slim4life, LAweightloss, lifetime fitness, P90X, Scarsdale you name it, was not coming off. I had so messed up my body that it wouldn’t release any weight.

Then I heard about HCG….whoa, cold this really work? My BFF and I tried it and BAM…the first major release in years! Since my first round, I’ve cleaned the fat, super fat and OMG fat clothes out of my closet (ok, you know you have those fat pants in the back of othe closet you pull out to fool yourself-we all had em) and the local thrift shop is making a mint- and I am feeling like a million bucks. Still more to go, but what an amazing journey- and so well worth the change in lifestyle.”

Thank you for everyone who submitted their wonderful stories which can be found in the comment section of this post (click here).

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What’s Your Testimony Contest!!

January 25th, 2012

Testimonies help others.  It encourages, makes them relate and not feel alone.  It can really make a difference in the life of a dieter.  So What is Your Testimony?  I will share a few that have came in recently and receive them all the time and it is nice when we share.  All comments sharing your testimony below will be added into a drawing for this Sunday for the New Bundle Pack.  The Bundle Pack special has two bottles of hcg, the complete Gourmet Spice Collection, MSM Caps and MSM Rejuvenating Cream.  Don’t miss out this is a 160.00 value.

Testimony #1
“I want to remain anonymous, but wanted to say that using the drops has been the most transformational experience ever. My body absolutely loves my new way of eating! I have lost over 40# and kept it off for over a year without much difficulty at all.
I just wanted to say that when I hear or read about those who struggle, on phase 3 and 4, I would advise only this: 1) Eat more. Whenever I am gaining, I try this first and it usually helps. 2) When I am in a situation that requires me to eat more carbs than usual, I actually ADD protein bars or concentrated protein sources and, despite the additional calories, my body responds very little to the weekend of lasagna or enchiladas, etc at a an out of town visit to friends, 3) WEIGH YOURSELF EVERYDAY. Its not about being a slave to the scale, its about preventing being a slave to obesity. I do not typically have to do a strict steak day for 2# + weight gains, just a strong carb cutback and a bunch of apples and Im good to go by the next day. I listen to nutritionists talk about starvation and minimum caloric intake and all I can say is, while I understand their reasoning, the ability to lose weight quickly makes the loss so much more likely to occur! Ultimately, I LOVE eating veggies and protein and I LOVE cheese! (Oh, and Dave’s killer bread-good seed light!- every morning with an egg and cheese.) I am finally in food heaven and am healthy being there. This stuff is miraculous! PS I am the smallest (but definitely not the lightest!) I have been in my whole adult life and I am now 49. I learned to let go of my ideas of what a certain weight should look like and instead just enjoy my smaller waist and body and use weight only as a measure to help me maintain my current size. :-) Keep up the good work!”

Testimony #2
“Shawna its been a long time!!! Well i just want to thank you for your help during my hcg days.. Well i lost a total of 15 kgs in just 1 short round… I was amazed!!! I even lost more during the maintenance phase all because i was jogging 1-2 kms a day… Well if it wasnt for you and the support group i wont be healthier now.. Looking forward for another round of hcg soon!!!! Thanks!”

 

Like the messages above we all have a testimony about our hcg journey or a testimony about how the support team has helped you.  Share below your results and stories and be an encouragement to others.  All entries will be put in a random drawing.  Good Luck!

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So, What’s Your Dose?

January 24th, 2012

In Pounds and Inches there is an outline in the last chapter about customization and each person must be evaluated individually when they “don’t fit in the box.”  This is a section we need to discuss more often and take a closer look.  Whether you are injecting at 125 iu, 150, 175 or even 200 [...]

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The Silent Pounds

January 23rd, 2012

The silent pounds are the pounds we gain when we eat unhealthy over a period of time, and this can just be a matter of days. At first it looks like our bodies can handle it without a negative result. Then all of the sudden we are up 5 lbs. Many fall off on the [...]

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