Transform Your Health World Summit 2014

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World Experts Uncover Long-Term Solutions to:

Burn off fat |  Increase energy |  Boost Confidence |  Empower and Inspire You |  Transform Your Health and Life!
September 21 – October 5, 2014

Tranform Your Health Summit 2014

Hurry and reserve your seat here! The Summit starts tomorrow! Here is the speaker line up for the Summit.

SEPT 21        

  • Dr Daniel Kalish: TIRED, OVERWEIGHT AND NOT INTERESTED IN SEX? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
  • Dr Isaac Jones: PEAK PERFORMANCE CAN BE YOURS!
  • Dr Elizabeth Lombardo: MAKING PEACE WITH PERFECTIONISM

SEPT 22

  • Amy Ahlers: ACCESS YOUR INNER SUPERSTAR!
  • Ty Bollinger: NO NEED TO RESIGN YOURSELF TO CANCER (and Debunking Medical Myths)
  • Dr Mark MacDonald: CHANGE 1% DAILY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
  • Cynthia Pasquella: TRANSFORMING FROM THE INSIDE OUT

SEPT 23

  • Dr Stephen Masley: DEBUNKING HEART DISEASE MYTHS AND 6 NUTRIENTS FOR HEART HEALTH
  • Dr Brian Mowll: WHY DIABETES IS A SOCIAL DISEASE
  • Christa Orecchio: HEALING LEAKY GUT: PRACTICAL STEPS

SEPT 24

  • John Assaraf: THE MILLIONAIRE MINDSET (from a multi-millionaire)
  • Emily Rosen: MAKING PEACE WITH EATING DISORDERS
  • Mike Adams: DECREASE TOXIC BURDEN AND INCREASE IQ
  • Carmen Johnson: PREPARE YOUR KIDS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE!

SEPT 25

  • Ben Greenfield: 10 WAYS TO BIOHACK A BETTER BODY!
  • Ted McGrath: THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS TO SUCCESS!
  • Ashley Turner: CULTIVATING YOUR INNER RELATIONSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTH AND LIFE

SEPT 26

  • Marna Thall: FIND YOUR INNER THIN, NATURALLY!
  • Dr David Jockers: TURN YOUR BODY INTO A FAT-BURNING MACHINE!
  • Dr Jonny Bowden: THE HORMONAL EFFECT OF FOOD

SEPT 27

  • Dr Tom O’Bryan: TIME TO HEAL: STOP THROWING GASOLINE ON THE FIRE
  • George Bryant: CREATING THE LIFE YOU DESIRE
  • Melissa Costello: FOOD, THE BEST MEDICINE
  • Jeffrey Smith: GMOs: THE DANGEROUS GAME OF GENETIC ROULETTE

SEPT 28

  • Dr Laliji Shelena: SECRETS FOR HEALTHIER HAIR AND GLOWING SKIN!
  • Dr Allison Siebecker: PIECING TOGETHER THE SIBO PUZZLE
  • Dr Charles Parker: BRAIN SCIENCE
  • Jackie Dumaine: PRINCIPLES OF A PEACEFUL AND JOYFUL LIFE

SEPT 29

  • Dr Katie Reed: OVERCOMING AUTISM
  • Erika Herman: BE YOUR INNER GODDESS (NO STARVING REQUIRED!)
  • Brad Yates: DE-STRESS THE EASY WAY
  • Anne Berube: CREATING SUSTAINABLE HAPPINESS

SEPT 30

  • Diane Sanfilippo:HEALING YOUR DIGESTION
  • Jonathan Bailor: WHY CALORIES SHOULDN’T BE THE FOCUS
  • Dr Trevor Cates: HEAL NATURALLY, BODY AND SOUL
  • Roberta Mittman: THE SECRETS OF CHINESE MEDICINE

OCT 1

  • Dr Lori Shemek: LOSE YOUR FATFLAMMATION
  • Dr Peter Osborne: DON’T MAKE THE BIGGEST MISTAKES IN DIETARY CHANGE
  • Roy Nelson: EXCAVATING ANYTHING THAT ISN’T LOVE
  • Dr Tami Meraglia: IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT, IT’S YOUR HORMONES

OCT 2

  • Kyle Cease: BECOME THE CREATOR OF YOUR LIFE!
  • Dr Karl Nadolsky: PREVENT OBESITY AND DIABETES
  • Karie Millspaugh: BALANCING HEALTH AND MOTHERHOOD
  • Patrick Quillin: Rx FOR LONGER LIFE; 10 TIPS TO BULLETPROOF YOUR BODY

OCT 3

  • Andrea Beaman: NATURALLY HEAL YOUR THYROID
  • Mark Waldman: BUILDING A POSITIVITY PARADIGM
  • Dr Izabella Wentz: PREVENTING AND OVERCOMING HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE
  • Sara Ballantyne: CREATING A PALEO LIFESTYLE (BY THE PALEO MOM!)

OCT 4

  • Dr Jen Landa: REGAIN YOUR SPARK!
  • Brent Martin and Dana Walsh: MANAGING AND HEALING LYME DISEASE
  • Tom Malterre: THE PERFECT STORM OF ILLNESS
  • Cory Honickman: TAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIP OFF AUTO-PILOT

OCT 5

  • Dr Christianson: THE 3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HORMONES
  • Dr Josh Axe: SUPPORT YOUR BODY, HEAL LEAKY GUT
  • Melissa Kathryn: YOUR BELIEFS: SABOTAGING OR SUPPORTING YOU?
  • Dr Ritamarie Loscalzo
  • Marcie Peters: TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!

See you at the Summit!

Women’s Gluten-Free Health Summit

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I remember for the longest time, I couldn’t understand what it REALLY meant to be sensitive to gluten. There was (and still is) so much conflicting information on the web… much of it in terms and words that didn’t mean anything to me and effectively left me in the dark.

Looking back, I wish that I had some way of short cutting the process and understanding gluten sensitivity in terms that made sense and gave me the confidence to talk about it to friends, family or even my health practitioners.

My friend Jennifer Fugo, the founder of Gluten Free School, is hosting an amazing online event starting September 8 called the Women’s Gluten-Free Health Summit that I know you’ll love!

CLICK HERE to check it out…

Twenty-three health experts who lecture internationally on health, autoimmunity, gluten sensitivity and cooking will dish on the latest and most valuable (and useful) information. AND they’ll show you how to actually understand and integrate it into your busy life!

Forget the “doctor speak” and science jargon that makes your head spin. Get a clear understanding not just of gluten sensitivity, but of all its major ramifications that you probably don’t often hear about, but are actually critical to your health.

Each of the thirty-minute interviews is super focused so that you get the answers you need without wasting your entire day. I know you’re busy which is why I believe this condensed format makes the most sense.

The entire Summit is online so you don’t even need to leave your home, take off from work or dealing with the kids and pay for travel.

AND… The entire event is completely free for you to attend!

It’s a total win-win for a busy woman living with gluten sensitivity who’s ready to feel confident and informed, feel empowered to advocate for herself (and her family) and be inspired to make simple, meaningful changes.

Join me at the Women’s Gluten-Free Health Summit and get the answers you need and want!

CLICK HERE to grab your free access pass!

No matter if you’re new to eating gluten-free or been at it for twenty years, there’s so many pearls of wisdom that you can gain by listening in to the Summit.

Plus I know that you’ll love the many free gifts and chances to win various prize packs just for registering for the Summit!

CLICK HERE to register now… it takes less than 30 seconds!

See you there!

Women’s Gluten-Free Health Summit

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Here’s one series I am sure not going to miss – The Women’s Gluten-Free Health Summit starting, September 8-12, 2014. This FREE ONLINE event brings over 18 gluten-free health experts who will offer the most up-to-date information on thriving with gluten sensitivity. They will take  the complexity of gluten sensitivity and break it parts to give you clear information and easy steps to feel better.
Women's Gluten-Free Health Summit

Every day, new speakers’ topics will be available. You literally can attend all the events from the comfort of your own home or even on the go at the times that work for you.
Register for the summit now!

Special Edition: The Photos

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Today, I finally made it to a total of 30 pounds lost! That’s 30 pounds in 25 weeks. Even thought it seemed longer! I said I would post the before or after pictures so here they are as promised.

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Wow, looking at my picture from 2012 (on the left) makes me wonder how I got to that point. It’s insidious how weight can creep up on you and barely know it’s happening if you’re not paying attention. I’m thankful that I’m now paying close attention. I still see areas to improve upon but it’s a huge change. Understanding how to eat properly will make it so much easier to keep my weight in check. Plus I feel so much better. Now, I am ready to get back to exercising.

I understand that I need to change my thinking of exercise than before. Just walking on the treadmill will only do so much. I need to keep challenging my body to reshape it. Losing weight is only one piece of the picture. I need to maintain my health long-term. Eating whole foods, exercising, drinking plenty of water, sleeping well, and being positive will bring this all together.

I’m looking forward to the future!

Top 10 Snacks for Ongoing Weight Loss

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Eating the right foods can become a bit dull if you don’t spice it up with some indulgences. But that doesn’t mean eating sugar-laden foods or unhealthy snacks. Since I have eaten whole foods my taste buds have become readjusted. I no longer crave sweet, sugary desserts. I can enjoy just a taste of something less sweet or even savory to satisfy that snacking urge I get now and then.

Here’s a list of the top 10 foods best for snacking while trying to keep on track to lose weight.

  1. An ounce of raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, any nuts except peanuts or pistachios)
  2. Raw veggies with humus
  3. Half of an avocado
  4. Two hard-boiled eggs
  5. Two ounces of sliced or cubed cheeses
  6. Leftover proteins topped with a little mustard (chicken, turkey, beef)
  7. One piece fruit that is low on the glycemic index (berries are a good option)
  8. Pork rinds (for the crunchy chip lovers)
  9. Cashew and date rolls (recipe in a earlier post)
  10. And my favorite – two pieces of dark chocolate (70% or higher dark cocoa)

No matter what you decide to snack on keep in mind that a snack is not a regular meal. It’s an occasional treat. It’s all too easy to fall back into the comfort of eating extra food. If you’re not hungry, don’t eat. Drink a glass of water. If you get hungry right before bed, then one of these snacks is a good choice for you.

I eat two cashew date rolls about an hour before bedtime to make certain that my blood sugar doesn’t drop in the middle of the night. It took me a while to figure out why I was waking up around 2 am every night. By adding that little treat before bedtime, I sleep all night without interruption.

More tips to come in later posts…

7 Steps To A Better Me

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I am two pounds away from my goal and I think I’ve hit a plateau. I’ve tried shaking up my diet by adding new foods, then trying to restrict things for a day or two, just to fool the metabolism. There’s no fooling Mother Nature, as they say. But the good news is that my body is actively working to reduce my size. I have lost another 7 inches overall. That keeps me focused. I may not see the scale move, but I can see that I need to go shopping!

My husband and I took measurements today. He has lost about 16  pounds without even trying to lose weight. He’s just eating what I am. He is now working on getting fit using weights. I think it’s time for me to do some more weight-bearing exercises. I can see that even if the weight is coming off, the flab can still remain. I want to tone and tighten. Not looking for a major buff appearance. HAHA – like that would happen.

Time now to complete the picture. I’ve been working on my inner self while trying to make he outer self appear smaller. Here’s the philosophy I’ve adopted:

Inner Self
If I can handle those seven things, I should be doing fine. I’ve taken control of my weight, the rest should be a piece of cake (must be gluten-free). I must be overworked today because I am extremely punny.

So much to do to prepare for my new career. I’ve got a web site being built, content being written, and I’m studying, studying, studying. I want to help as many people as I can to feel better about themselves like I do now. It’s an amazing transformation and it feels great!

 

 

Eating While Traveling

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Recently, my husband and I were traveling internationally and had a wait to board the plane. We decided to eat lunch before the flight because there would be no in-flight food. The only options for food in the airport were American fast food chains. Trying to pick the best of the worst food, I chose Wendy’s. I figured a salad and water would be my best choice.

Before ordering I had no idea what the ingredients were in the food. Man, I was I surprised. My salad had apples and pecans in it. The ingredients on the pecan packet listed sugar as the second ingredient.  I asked for a plain balsamic vinaigrette and received a packet of fat-free raspberry vinaigrette.  Here are the labels:
Marzetti Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette
Fat Free Dressing
As you probably know, I am not a fan of fat-free products. But when you are in a foreign country, you can’t always get what you want. I might as well had dessert – 11 grams of sugar in this little packet of dressing. Needless to say, I only used about a tablespoon of it for a little added flavor.

There were two types of water on the menu board – plain and strawberry. I don’t know what I was thinking that a fruit-flavored water would be just flavored and not juice! wendys_strawwaterfront wendys_strawwaterAgain, sugar is the second ingredient then juice, juice, and more juice! I should have skipped this all together but I must admit, I drank the whole thing since I was thirsty.

So my salad wasn’t the worst choice I could have made but I certainly didn’t get what I’d hope to get. Sugary pecans, sweetened dressing, and sugar-flavored water made my meal less than healthy. I survived but lesson learned. I guess I could have asked ahead of time what would be available at the airport or gotten an Internet connection and looked up the nutrition information on the chain’s web site. But vacation means giving yourself a break. I didn’t gain weight and continued losing when I got home.

I’m now two and a half pounds away from my initial goal. I’m very excited. Plus, I’m in nutrition class to begin my new career. At least I know how to make good choices in bad situations.

Psychology of Eating Online Conference

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The Psychology of Eating Online Conference begins tomorrow. I am looking forward to hearing what all the speakers have to say. I hope you take an opportunity to check it out.

This is tomorrow’s schedule:

Monday, July 21st

  • 11:30am (EST) Marc David – A New View of Eating Psychology
  • 12:00pm (EST) Dr. Mark Hyman  – A Doctor’s View of Food, Nutrition, and Health
  • 12:30pm (EST) Amy Pershing  – The Psychology of Binge Eating
  • 1:00pm (EST) Thomas Moore  – A Soulful Approach to Food
  • 1:30pm (EST) Jessica Ortner – Tapping Meets Eating Psychology
  • 2:00pm (EST) Dr. David Perlmutter  – New & Daring Insights into Brain Health
  • 2:30pm (EST) John Assaraf – Mastering Your Mindset
  • 3:00pm (EST) Isabelle Tierney – If You Don’t Dare to Love Your Body, Who Will?
  • 3:30pm (EST) John Robbins – A Heartfelt Understanding of Food, Planet & Soul
  • 4:00pm (EST) Dr. Sara Gottfried – A Deeper Look at Hormones & Sacred Chemistry
  • 4:30pm (EST) Jon Gabriel – The Psychobiology of Weight
  • 5:00pm (EST) Lindsey Averill – Fattitude: An Empowering Look at Fat

There’s still time to register for this event.  You will hear so many pearls of wisdom from the experts that you’ll be amazed it’s a free event! If you don’t have time to listen now, you can always purchase the entire series to keep.

 

 

26 Pounds Lost in 20 Weeks

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That’s the official count – I’ve lost 26 pounds in the last 20 weeks. I feel  like I have discovered a hidden treasure. Eating has never been so easy for me than it is now. I have tried every conventional diet with the same results. Lose a few pounds and then gain it right back and more when you stop eating that way. That’s no way to live. Eating for a lifetime is the right way.

It has been such an amazing journey.  It has been such a life transforming event that I’ve enrolled in nutrition school to get my certification. I want to help others learn this process and make their lives better. I feel better than I have in a long time. I’ve started weaning myself off my medications. My blood pressure was down to 103/70. I don’t need medicine anymore if I can sustain that type of pressure.

I have contacted a close friend who is a chef. We’re going to partner to bring new, whole food recipes to people. This is going to be exciting for me. I can’t wait to set up a web site and begin doling out information to help folks like me.

I haven’t forgotten that I said I would post a picture. I’m still 5 pounds away from my goal. When I hit it, I will post those pictures. It’s hard to looks at them now, realizing how heavy and unhealthy I was. It’s taken years for me to get the right “prescription” for health and I did it on my own!

More than anything, this has been an empowering journey. Learning how to heal my gut, lose weight, and keep it off has been so satisfying that I never want to go back to the way things were before. This time I know I can keep the weight off and feel better every day.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming pictures – and soon, a new website.