If you’ve eliminated all fats from your diet in the hopes of losing weight, you might be surprised to find out that eating good fats will actually help you lose weight.

Until recently, based on all the information I’ve read, I thought it was very important to make the distinction between bad fats such as saturated fats (think vegetable oil and deep fried foods) and good fats such as Omega-3, Omega-6, extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil.

I had posted a few explicit reviews of the many reasons why good fats like Omega-3 and Omega-6 are so important for your body. If you’ve missed them, you can still read them here:

>>> You need Omega-3 essential fatty acids everyday

>>> As you age, you need Omega-3 for healthy skin, hair and nails!

I just read a new study that confused me about the whole “good fat/bad fat” story. If you are still confused about what types of fat to eat and trying to make sense of things (like the rest of us), I’ve found an incredibly interesting article from Jonny Bowden where he talks about a new study on saturated fat.

>>> This is a longer article, but it’s packed with great information:

According to a new study in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Nutrition in which researchers examined data from 21 different studies from across the world involving over 350,000 subjects, there isn’t a shred of evidence that saturated fat is associated with an increase in the risk of either coronary heart disease (CHD) or cardiovascular disease (CVD).

You read that right.

“Our meta-analysis showed that there is insufficient evidence from prospective epidemiologic studies to conclude that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of CHD, stroke, or CVD,” wrote the researchers, led by Dr Ronald Krauss from the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute in California.

Yet avoiding saturated fat has been the cornerstone of “official” dietary advice for years, based on the assumptions that it increases the risk for heart disease, (not true), that it raises cholesterol (sometimes true but fairly irrelevant) and that cholesterol itself is a solid marker for the risk of heart disease (very far from true).

Meanwhile this misinformation — dare I say “disinformation”– has informed our food choices for decades. The food companies jumped on it, pushing margarine as a substitute for butter, and “healthy” oils like soybean, sunflower, and corn oil as replacements for saturated fat. This has caused a massive imbalance between Omega-6s and Omega-3s in the diet, which in turn contributed mightily to the epidemic of inflammation we’re now seeing.

I believe – as do many of my colleagues – that inflammation is a far more serious risk factor for heart disease than cholesterol ever was.

Omega-6 fats, you may recall, are pro-inflammatory, while omega-3s are anti-inflammatory. They are supposed to be in balance, with an idea ratio of about 1:1- 4:1. We currently consume a ratio of at least 15:1 Omega-6: Omega-3, with some estimates putting the ratio even higher. My friend Jade Beutler, CEO of Barlean’s Organic Oils, likens it to putting Mike Tyson in the ring with Pee Wee Herman.

The current study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition is not the first time the demonization of saturated fat has been questioned by responsible scientists.

An excellent 2004 paper entitled “Saturated Fats: What Dietary Intake?” made the following statement: “Whether a finite quantity of specific dietary saturated fatty acids actually benefits health is not yet known.”

A terrific conference entitled “Saturated Fat: What is the Evidence?” was put on by the Nutrition and Metabolism society (of which I am a member) as part of the 2008 Western Regional Obesity Course of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. I attended that conference and I can tell you the collective answer to the question “what is the evidence?” could be summed up in two words: Not much. (You can read an excellent report on that conference by Laura Dolson)

Saturated fat has a very different fate in the body when it’s consumed in the context of a low-carbohydrate diet. As researchers Jeff Volek, PhD, RD and Cassandra Forsythe, PhD wrote recently in a paper in Nutrition and Metabolism,   “We contend that the recommendation to intentionally restrict saturated fat is unwarranted and only serves to contribute to the misleading rhetoric surrounding the health effects of saturated fat.”

I’ll be the first to say that not all saturated fat is created equal. I’m not interested in consuming more saturated fats from French fries, but I think egg white omelettes are ridiculous.

It’s interesting to note that prior to the 1920’s, Americans ate tons of lard, butter, beef and cheese but both strokes and heart attacks were far less common than they are today. Enter the saturation (forgive the pun) of the food supply with hydrogenated oils, high omega-6 vegetable oils and tons of carbohydrates. Now heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.

Obviously there’s more than one factor involved in making us as unhealthy as we are, and no one- least of all me- is claiming that increasing saturated fat (without changing anything else about our diet) is a good thing, let alone a cure-all.

>>> Krizia’s point of view:

I find a lot of these studies confusing because they conflict with each other. My point of view is that I won’t be stuffing my face with deep fried foods on a daily basis simply because this study contradicts many studies suggesting high levels of saturated is not good for you. I eat full fat cheese and butter and meats. I just make sure they are in moderation and that I eat plenty of leafy vegetables as much as I can. I will keep exercising with intensity for the rest of my life to keep my body (inside and outside) healthy and strong.

This new study may make sense to some people, but it worries me that it might be a license for many to pile on the saturated fat.

>>> If you want to learn more from Jonny Bowden:

1) Jonny Bowden has a lot of incredible lessons on health and weight loss. You’ll be able to find more details here: Jonny Bowden weight loss coaching

2) If you’re looking for a way to boost your weight loss, consider checking out Dr. Bowden’s super-charged training program: Diet Boot Camp

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A weight loss hypnosis CD can help you revert many of the health problems connected to weight loss.

If you are overweight and dealing with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart problems, sleep apnea, cancer and phlebitis, it’s a direct result of the way you’ve been feeding your body and taking care of your health.

Blame obesity on modern life sedentary, laziness, the ever ending search for convenience, supermarkets packed with junk food,  supersize portions … you name it … there are a lot culprits responsible for the bulging waist size of many North Americans.

Along with the large number of culprits to weight loss, there is no lack of methods to lose the weight. One the most effective methods is hypnosis. This method works on your mind and opens you up to making the necessary changes to change your body, your health and your life.

There are many diverse products available for weight loss reduction which have varying degrees of success, one of the most effective being hypnosis. Hypnosis requires no drastic surgery, yet, it’s incredibly effective.

>>> If you’ve never heard of hypnosis before, here are a few important facts to keep in mind before you buy a weight loss hypnosis CD:

Before you consider hypnosis, there are certain key points you should know:

1. Hypnosis can positively affecting your subconscious in a subliminal way and change your behaviour subconsciously.

2. Because hypnosis works only on willing subjects, you must be willing and ready to make changes in your life (in this case you must be ready to lose weight).

3. When you are ready to make the change, hypnosis will help strength your motivation to exercise and to reduce the need to overeat.

4. If you are determined to lose weight, a weight loss hypnosis CD can really be a great experience in way of keeping you on track and at the same time strengthening your self-confidence and self-worth.

5. Contrarily to exercising and dieting, hypnosis works indirectly and does not directly reduce fat from the body. That said, hypnosis DOES have a positive effect on your mental attitude towards losing weight.

6. Medical experts recommend using hypnosis for weight loss along with other weight loss methods. When you change your attitude towards food and create a motivated attitude towards fitness and exercise, hypnosis can be very effective in supporting a weight loss meal plan.

7. Hypnosis is safe and can’t damage your health, it should always be performed by someone skilled in the application of hypnosis for weight loss (that’s why a weight loss hypnosis CD is so practical).

A weight loss hypnosis CD may sound quite rudimentary, but it’s such an effective method of dealing with the mental and emotional issues preventing your from making the healthy changes you know you need to make to lose the weight and live a healthier life.

If you are ready to change your body, you will surely want to consider the amazing work of Dr. Temes:

>>> You’ll find more details on this life-changing hypnosis program here: Enjoying Weight Loss

>>>> How does the hypnotherapy program for weight loss work?

Enjoying Weight Loss consists of a set of four CDs. Each session lasts around 15 to 20 minutes.

Enjoying Weight Loss CD 1:

=> Introduction to Hypnosis

Enjoying Weight Loss CD 2:

=> Weight Loss Essentials

=> Selecting Your Food Program

=> Eating Smart (this is music to my ears!)

Enjoying Weight Loss CD 3:

=> Avoiding Temptation

=> Exercising Regularly

Enjoying Weight Loss CD 4:

=> Appreciating Yourself

=> Maintaining Your Weight Loss

You cannot realistically expect to change a lifetime of bad eating habits in one or two sessions. But, as you listen to the CDs on a daily basis, you will begin to want to eat in a healthy way. You’ll notice your old habits will fade away as they are replaced by new ones. It doesn’t mean you won’t eat any of your favourite cheat foods for the rest of your life, but your mind will more likely gravitate towards healthier foods 90 per cent of the time.

After listening to all the sessions a few times, you can choose the ones you find most helpful or that you want to work on the most. I have a feeling a lot of people will spend some time listening to the “Avoiding Temptation” session because it’s such a weakness for so many.

As you can see, this is quite a flexible program because you can listen to particular sessions for particular needs. It becomes very practical at different times of the year when you have to be surrounded by your favourite temptation foods — think of summer picnics, BBQs or holiday feasts or high stress periods. Those are usually the times in your life where you throw caution to the wind, eat unconsciously and end up regretting it.

>>> Here are testimonials from a user of the Enjoying Weight Loss program:

I have been listening Dr. Roberta Temes’ CD’s for the last three months and am very impressed- I absolutely love listening to them. It’s one of my favorite parts of my day when I can come home from work, drop everything, and completely relax with my favorite track. The last couple are super short too, so no excuse for not ”fitting it in” to my busy day! It’s difficult to choose what my favorite aspect of the program is, but I really appreciate the emphasis on positive affirmations and guided imagery. Seeing things the way you want them to be has a subtle and underappreciated, yet nonetheless very formative power.

Just after my initial completion of the program in accordance to the instructions, I went home on Christmas vacation. Normally this time of year degenerates into a binge on sugary foods that leaves me feeling guilty and gross afterward. But not this year- I had the ”Avoiding Temptation” track on my iPod and I listened to it twice per day for good measure while home. I indulged to be sure, but this time lacked that out-of-control feeling that often characterizes ”cheating” on your diet. I felt like I was making the conscious decision to eat (and enjoy) that cookie or slice of fruit cake at the party. What a blessing. – Rebecca Hammel, U.S. Navy, Tampa, FL

“My mom sent me your Enjoying Weight Loss CDs as a not-so-subtle hint. I was about 40 pounds overweight and had tried hypnosis for weight loss before with no results, so I was not optimistic. I have never been able to follow a diet for over three weeks, so I decided that this time I would use your CDs in combination with The South Beach Diet and see what happened. It has now been a little over two months and I have lost 25 pounds! The best part is that following the diet has been easy this time — it is almost like I can’t NOT follow it.” — Kevin Goodrich, Miami, FL

The most wonderful change has been the difference in my approach to maintenance. Previously, once I lost weight I used that as an excuse to resume eating all I wanted. Now I don’t even want to eat that way and planning each day’s menu has become an interesting part of my routine. I don’t deny myself my “guilty pleasures,” but instead plan for them as a part of what I eat. A piece of candy or a small dish of ice cream after supper has become completely satisfying — again, something I never thought could happen.” — Deena Parker, Columbia, MO

>>> You’ll find more details on this life-changing hypnosis program here: Enjoying Weight Loss

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A weight loss hypnosis CD can actually help you deal your weight issues, especially if you’ve tried other methods with little success.

When it comes to using a weight loss hypnosis CD, you’ll want to consider if you can easily self-hypnotize.

A weight loss hypnosis CD is surely not the only way for you to lose weight. Since weight loss is a multi-billion industry, there are several hundreds of ways to lose weight.

When it comes to losing weight with a weight loss hypnosis CD, it will all depend on several factors including:

* Your metabolic rate.

* Your genetic predisposition to weight gain easily.

* Your level of fitness and your commitment to sticking to your exercise regimen (find a fitness activity that you love enough to be able to stick to it for years to come).

* What you eat (are you eating real foods?).

* When you eat (are you eating 4-6 smaller meals all day long or are you eating one or two large meals?).

* Your consumption of alcoholic beverages on a regular basis.

Regardless of the weight loss method you choose, your real motivation to lose weight is the key determining factor. A weight loss hypnosis CD is simply a tool that will help shape and prepare you mind to meet your weight loss goals.

One of the biggest roadblocks in attaining a healthy weight is to breakdown the mental blockage that prevents you from really believing that you are worthy of a healthy body that you are proud of.

Using a weight loss hypnosis CD will help you tremendously because you’ll be working on a daily base on strengthening your mind.

As I’ve said before, if you’ve tried many other weight loss methods with little success, you should truly consider hypnosis to increase your ability to stick to a weight loss meal plan and fitness exercise program.

If you’re like most people, you already know in your mind (and your heart) that you absolutely need to stick to a weight loss meal plan and eat the right types of foods (real foods).

The plan is to reduce your calorie intake to the point where you are burning more calories than you are consuming. It’s a simple formula that works and that can only be enhanced by the use of a weight loss hypnosis CD.

>>> Here are a few testimonials from people who use a weight loss hypnosis CD to help them reach their weight loss goals:

“Thought I forgot all about it yesterday, until I realized that I ate breakfast (which I rarely do), drank a lot of water, had a veggie dinner and DIDN’T EAT ANY SUGAR . . . A MIRACLE!  You can’t convince me that this system does not operate on some level . . . even though you’re not always conscious of it at the time. Thank you, Hypnosis Network.” — Ann Carlo Artist and Philanthropist Sag Harbor, New York

“I am now down 20 pounds and still have not had any problems with stress eating (my lifetime habit is to overeat). I am into a size 16 from a 20/22 and people are finally beginning to notice. I personally thank you for your program even though I don’t understand how it works. I am starting to like who I see in the mirror.” — Syndi Ellison, Advertising & Finance Manager Washington State Magazine

>>> If you’ve never tried a weight loss hypnosis CD before, you might want to consider this one: “Enjoying Weight Loss”

A weight loss hypnosis CD won’t cost you much and it will only require a few minutes of your time each day, but the results will honestly surprise you.

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I’m sure that by now you may have heard about Joel Marion’s Xtreme Fat Loss Diet.

You may even be one of the 5,206 people and more who bought their copy on the first day of its release (crazy, I know).

In case you haven’t heard or read about it, it’s a 25 day program to burn up to 25 lbs of fat. It’s done with special nutrition and fitness combination routines that “force” the body to shed more fat.

You can read more about the workouts and nutrition methods in the following review:

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In addition, Joel is giving away a special bonus worth $397 for people who get his program. The bonus is a 120 minute VIP coaching call with Joel, and two other fitness and fat loss experts, John Romaniello and Dr. Kareem Samhouri.

To hire these guys to answer your questions can cost hundreds of dollars an hour, so this bonus is super worth having.

The Extreme Fat Loss Diet will only be open for another 48 hours, so it’s time to act now if you are interested.

===> Here’s the link for you to check out the program:

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A weight loss hypnosis CD is the solution for people who have been dealing with weight loss issues with little results.

A lot of people spend several thousands of dollars to get an effective weight loss solution, but too few people consider the effectiveness of using a weight loss hypnosis CD. You will surely see results, but you’ll never have to spend several thousands of dollars when it comes to buying a weight loss hypnosis CD.

Balancing a weight loss meal plan and a fitness exercise plan with our busy lives can be a real challenge for a lot of people.

Most people know at some levels that being overweight serves little purpose in their lives, but they still find it challenging to be proactive about making the necessary changes.

A weight loss hypnosis CD can be a real ally if your goal is to lose weight.

>>> Here are facts about using a weight loss hypnosis CD to help you with your weight loss:

* Hypnosis was approved in the late 1950s as a useful tool by the American Medical Association and British Medical Association. It was endorsed for clinical use by licensed health practitioners only.

* Hypnosis is the original mind and body medicine.

* A hypnosis therapist will use words to help you go into a suggestive state, like a trance.

* Contrary to what you see in the movies, you are more awake than asleep!

* Have you ever driven from your office to your home without being fully alert? Because your mind was focused on something else, your driving became automatic. Hypnosis works on the same principles.

* When you focus with a lot of intensity, it’s like you are hypnotizing yourself.

* The stronger your mind, the easier it will be to accomplish your weight goals … so if you think you are too strong-minded (or stubborn) to let hypnosis work for you, you may be surprised by the results.

* Throughout the hypnosis experience you are in total control. You can speak, you can open your eyes, you can talk, you can hear, you can move and you can leave any state of hypnosis simply by opening your eyes.

* Hypnosis can provide motivation to help you make the changes in your lifestyle to achieve positive results.

A weight loss hypnosis CD can help you deal with some of the underlying problems with your weight that you simply cannot do on your own. Since it’s so difficult for many people to deal with their weight issue on their own, hypnosis has become one of the most effective methods to deal with the emotional and mental blockage of weight loss.

If you need to lose a lot of weight, it will be challenging to go about it on your own and that’s why so many people are turning to hypnosis. In fact, there is lot of research that demonstrates the effectiveness of hypnosis as a way to trigger weight loss by motivating you to work at a much deeper level.

There are some real issues buried deep within the mind of a person and a psychologist uses certain types of hypnotherapy to clear the minds of their patients.

With the help of a weight loss hypnosis CD, a person can allow the mind to change its dietary habits. Hypnosis works by getting to the root of the problem and in turn this will seriously improve the quality of your life and health. Along with weight loss, hypnosis can also boost self-confidence.

A weight loss hypnosis CD can really help with weight loss because it can help you embrace the notion of a weight loss meal plan, an effective exercise program and help you adjust your mind to the idea of living a healthier lifestyle.

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A weight loss hypnosis CD is the one of the best options for you to try if you’ve tried (and exhausted) other weight loss methods with little success.

There are so many diets that can (and most will) work for a short period of time, but no one can live on restrictive diets for a long time. I mean, who the heck wants to spend the rest of their lives eating grapefruits 10 times a day.

Most people dealing with food addiction and emotional eating overeat to deal with emotions. It might surprise you to know that our body has a shut-off switch to regulate hunger. The sad reality is that the vast majority of people who are overweight eat well past the time when that “shut-off switch” goes off.  Overeaters don’t eat due to “physical” hunger, rather they eat because of “emotional” hunger.

>>> A weight loss hypnosis CD can help you deal with your lack of motivation to get fit:

Overeating is killing a lot of people and inactivity is second on the list of culprits keeping most people unfit, sick and fat.

People have a lot of motivation to sit in front of the television and channel surf for four to six hours a day, but they have little motivation to exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day.

Your mind is the determining factor in your weight loss success. If your mind is not wired to consider exercise as a priority, your mind will quickly go to work to find a long list of lame excuses to prevent you from lacing your trainers (sports shoes) and get fit.

A weight loss hypnosis CD can help rewire your mind so that you can learn to view exercise from a different angle and maybe even start to be motivated to find one fitness exercise that you are truly passionate about and that you’d see yourself doing for many years to come.

If you are overeating, using yo-yo diets as a way to lose weight, inactive, unhealthy and unhappy, you might find that a weight loss hypnosis CD can seriously turn things for you because the hypnosis will work on your subconscious mind.

When people try to use conscious will power or self-control, it takes a tremendous amount of strength and brain power to eat right and exercise. According to an experiment published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, just one act of self-control depletes your ability to have self-control in another unrelated area.

A weight loss hypnosis CD can really help you deal with your weight issues because the scripts and audio recordings used for hypnosis been created to help you break down the mental blockages preventing your from achieving the healthy weight you’ve always wanted.

A weight loss hypnosis CD won’t cost you much and it will only require a few minutes of your time each day, but the results will honestly surprise you.

>>> If you’ve never tried a weight loss hypnosis CD before, you might want to consider this one: “Enjoying Weight Loss”

>>> Here are a few testimonials from people who use a weight loss hypnosis CD to help them reach their weight loss goals:

“I got my FOCUS back! I am down 46 lbs! I have been on Program consistently, week after week, for over a year! Not only that, the Program has been so easy this time! I am calm. I am back in control. This is the tool that gave me back my life and my desire to be the best I can be! If you are struggling to find your FOCUS to get back on or stay on your Program, you’ll want to check out these fantastic, positive hypnosis CDs, Enjoying Weight Loss by Dr. Roberta Temes.” Dotti Coon. Founder, Dotti’s Weight Loss Zone. Weight Watchers Lifetime Member.

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If you think you’re too busy to lose weight, this Busy Person’s Weight Loss Meal Plan will help you achieve a healthier body.

If you are burning the candle at both ends and are simply too tired to lose those love handles, then please read the rest of this post.

Most people who think they don’t have time to lose weight are often extremely busy, work their tail off, travel a lot for business, and have the responsibility of nurturing a growing family. When you lead this type of lifestyle, you usually end up gaining weight because of “busy-ness”.

All these activities make it quite challenging to plan healthy meals, eat healthy outside of the house, and to find time to exercise when a lot of people barely find enough time to pick up their dry cleaning!

When you don’t take time to take care of yourself, fatigue sets in, and it becomes more difficult to stay away from the simple carbs that make you feel oh so good, but that help pack on the pounds.

I am lucky because I’ve always found it easy to find the motivation to keep fit for most of my life. I’ve had my bad years like everyone else, but I seem to bounce back quickly and drop the unwanted weight.

Unfortunately, most people have more challenges when it comes to keeping their weight in check while dealing with life’s “busy-ness”. The reality is that most people don’t have anywhere to turn when being busy is making you fat.

Until recently, I have not seen a system that targets busy people who want to be thin, but are not into bodybuilding or extreme dieting.

A few months ago, I started chatting with Jackie and Habib Wicks, who own a company called PEERtrainer.com.  This is a site where thousands of people form and join weight loss accountability groups.

Because they have been featured in The New York Times, ABC News, USA Today, and even Business Week – there are now thousands of groups using their technology.  This means that tens of thousands of people are using their technology to get rid of fat at any given point in time.

>>> The Fat Loss Laboratory

What you might not know is that PEERtrainer has become a giant weight loss lab of sorts.  Over the years, they have seen every diet, every exercise program, and every motivational plan in the known universe.

And because they are tracking success, they’ve figured out how to combine the best of the best into a fat melting system that is proven to work!

>>> The Point of No Return

Based on real time research, they created a 12-week coaching program geared towards busy people who are ready to get rid of the fat and make a lifestyle change.

They call this program, “The Point of No Return“, because it will get you to the point where you will never go back to the unhealthy lifestyle that made you overweight in the first place.

In this program, you will have Jackie Wicks (a real-life busy working mom) helping you create a plan that fits into your busy lifestyle.

Jackie and her coaching partner Joshua Wayne will guide you through every obstacle that prevents you from living a busy lifestyle and staying thin.

And you also get access to a VIP accountability group, which is so important to your success.

>>> Here are a few testimonials for the The Point of No Return from happy clients:

People who go through the program report being less frustrated, more energized and more in control:

“I could go on for days about how excited I am to finally be living a life free of dieting and free of the constant obsession with food.  It has been about 20 years, and I cannot even express in words how freeing this new lifestyle is, it truly was weighing me down.  I am at my goal weight (even a little lower) and it is not a struggle to maintain it at all.  I never ever thought I would be here.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!” — Andrea Klassen, Administrative Assistant

“I used to be the most negative person.  I had a hard time believing in myself and I convinced myself I would never reach my goals.  But now I have lost most of the weight I need to and my physical endurance and confidence  in myself is the best it’s ever been.  I am truly grateful for the changes I have seen in myself over the last few months. I’ve lost 30lbs and went from a size 12 to a size 6!!” –Tammy Talbot, Respiratory Therapist

I could go on and on, but just know that is a program worth pursuing for many different reasons … it is strongly recommended …” John A Petty II, Husband, Father, Accountant

>>> A Note to the Skeptics

It is smart to be a skeptic when it comes to claims like these.  This is not a miracle, it is simply a combination of skills and tools that PEERtrainer has seen work.  And it does not work for everybody.

Because of this, Jackie is willing to let you try the first month of this program for just $1.

If it isn’t helping you, just email them and you will never be billed another cent.

The program is broken down into 12 one-week segments and consists of calls that are emailed right to you that you play on your computer or MP3 player. It is very easy to do, and there are a series of reminders that keep you on track, but in a way that respects your time.

>>> The Power Of A Supportive Environment

PEERtrainer also understands that people who are making changes do not usually have a completely supportive environment, for a variety of reasons.

When you sign up for this program you also get access to a private online support team on PEERtrainer where you can ask questions to the group.

You are also provided a dedicated email address to ask questions of the PEERtrainer team. The model really works well to help you not feel alone.

Based on the continual stream of emails from thankful and grateful participants that PEERtrainer has sent me, I am confident that this will be an experience unlike anything you have had before.

And if it is not for you, you just send them an email saying that you would like to cancel.

Nothing to ship back, no questions. I think it is a no-brainer for only $1.

Well, as I prepare to download my final week, with hopes of getting additional instalments on other issues, I can say that the PONR Program helped me in ways that I could not imagine… I hate to sound “goofy” but PEERtrainer’s “The Point of No Return” will help you see how your general disposition and your response to life’s challenges can affect your metabolism and weight loss management.

>>> You’ll find more details on this weight loss system for busy people here: PEERtrainer’s “The Point of No Return“

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Large super-size portions are the end of the American diet!

Those massive portions of supersized meals are keeping America fat and also teaching Americans really negative ways of eating. The bottom line is you don’t need to eat a supersized meal to feel full.

Actually, if you eat real food, you’ll feel fuller faster than eating processed or engineered foods that are depleted of any nutrients.

I can never-ever finish more than a small portion of the food that is served to me when I travel for business to the U.S. I’m always amazed at how much food they serve and at what is considered a small size in America.

I’ve heard many North Americans who travel to Europe and particularly in France complain about the portion sizes and how they always feel hungry after they’ve eaten.

I usually add my two cents and tell them that the portion sizes of meals in France are very normal.

I’ve been to wedding in Tuscany where there were at least 8 courses, but each course was a very small portion … just enough to allow a discovery of food without stuffing you silly (now, after 8 courses, I did feel quite full, but you wouldn’t eat that much normally in Italy).

I fell on a great explanation on how the French diet is keeping French women slim while the American diet is making Americans fat, obese and sick.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again if most restaurants cut back their portion sizes by 30-40%, America would automatically go on a diet and lose tons of weight without having to try hard! I guess what I’m saying is that there should be mandatory portion control ruling placed in America to help reduce the portion size and help curb this huge obesity crisis.

>>> You’ll find this feature from dietician Karen Collins on MSNBC (published in 2007) quite telling:

Obesity is far less common in France than in the United States, and some researchers contend that smaller French portions are a key reason.

Some Americans might assume they will feel deprived with smaller portions, but cross-cultural studies suggest we might find portion control surprisingly easy if we adopted some French eating customs and philosophies.

The contrast in obesity between France and the U.S. is dramatic: 32 percent of American adults are obese compared to 11 percent of French adults. The French are more physically active than Americans, which may account for part of this weight difference, but smaller portions in France also lead to lower calorie consumption.

>>> Petite portions
Studies at Penn State University and Cornell University have demonstrated repeatedly that when we are served larger portions, we eat more. Paul Rozin, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, has completed several preliminary studies comparing portion sizes in Paris and Philadelphia. Rozin and colleagues set up comparisons of restaurants in the two cities, matching restaurants by location, price and type of food. The restaurants compared were either the same chain or parallel types, including fast food, Chinese, pizza, bistros and ice cream. Researchers weighed portions of similar foods served in each restaurant. In 10 out of 11 restaurants, French portions were smaller than Philadelphia portions by an average of 25 percent.

To compare the size of portions served in American and French homes, Rozin matched the popular U.S. cookbook, “Joy of Cooking,” with a similar French cookbook. Portion size of recipes overall was 25 percent larger in the U.S. cookbook with portions of meat dishes 53 percent larger. Only vegetable portions were smaller (by 24 percent) in the American cookbook compared to its French counterpart.

>>> Leisurely meals

One reason smaller portions seem to satisfy the French may be that despite eating less food, they spend more time eating it. In McDonald’s fast food restaurants, Rozin documented the French average lunchtime stay at 22.2 minutes compared to the U.S. visit at 14.4 minutes. A 2005 study found that although the French dinnertime has decreased in recent years, it now averages about 40 minutes. For many Americans, this may be surprisingly long.

Even if we are not ready to linger over meals, we can take lessons from French eating habits. First, we could begin by serving less food in order to eat less. Research shows that when we are served less food, we do not leave the table hungry. In Penn State studies, researchers served participants portions that were 25 percent smaller than what they ate at other times. The participants reported they were just as satisfied with the smaller portions as with the larger-sized meals.

Second, we should try to prolong a meal by serving food in several courses. The traditional French style of eating divides both lunch and dinner into several courses. This practice stretches mealtime, makes less food seem like more and gives the body time to achieve satiation. Some researchers suggest that eating slowly will help us better taste and savor food, creating more pleasure regardless of how much is eaten.

Try serving salad separately from the rest of the meal or offering fruit after a meal instead of more portions of meat. When eating out, realize that all-you-can-eat buffets — unheard of in Paris — may lead to excessive portions. Try ordering a healthy appetizer plus soup or salad. If you are served large portions you can pack some away immediately in a take-home box to reduce the chance you will absent-mindedly eat more than you intend.

I’d love to hear from as many readers on this topic, but I’d be quite curious to find out how non-Americans feel when they are presented with the large supersize plates in comparison to what they would eat in their home country.

>>> Do you also feel that the massive portion sizes served in America causing the obesity issue?

Source: French lessons: Eat petite, take your time

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