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  • livingdreamteam 4:46 pm on March 15, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: Amy's Organic Meals, , , , , , , , , ,   

    Re: Isagenix Questions: Keep it Flexible! Count Calories! Don’t Snack! Low Sodium! 

    Hello
    I am starting the cleanse Monday … Few questions … I would like my cleanse days to be Monday n Tuesday so can I do the pre cleanse for 1 day instead of two ?  And then only do 4 shake days to get my cleanse days on a Monday or Tuesday?
    Sure, keep it flexable. Make it fit your life so that you can stick to it.
    Yes, you can pre cleanse for just one day. But why?  You will have an extra shake day on the end of your program.
    Here is what that plan looks like:
    Shake Sun, Cleanse M + T, Shakes W – SUN (5 Days), Cleanse M + T, Shake W.
    It sounds like a good plan.
    You will do well.
    I hope this helps.
    Call or email anytime.
    Stay Healthy
    I am starting the plan Monday so I will pre cleanse Monday 1 day ..  cleanse Tuesday and Wednesday and then do the shakes from Thursday to sunday 4 days and cleanse Monday and Tuesday to get on a cleNse schedule of Monday to start my 30 day program … ;-$ is that ok ?
    It will be a little tougher this way, but your result should be the same.
    I think you can do it.  Talking to you, I know you are really ready for this.
    Sticky to the program and not cheating is the key.
    Have you got some meals planed yet?

    Why would it be tougher this way ?
    Yes I have took some ideas from the menu u sent over and I will use them or brown rice and beans … Very simple basic and whole grains or veggies … But for the most part I will haveing hummus , tofu , brown rice , beans , or salad   Thanx again
    Tougher because the pre cleanse days give you the nutrients you need to be really healthy going to the cleanse days.  Also, the 5 shake days are easy compared to the cleanse days.  Making it just 4, will cut down on the number of ‘easy days’.
    However, you are unique.  You know, most people do not eat as healthy as you do and are not as mentally prepared for the cleanse days the way you are.  I can’t wait until you start.  It’s fun working with you because you are so committed.  Most people are looking for cheats and have all kinds of excuses.  You are determined. Keep me updated.
    Also, I don’t know if I told you this, but I used Amy’s organic frozen meals when I first started.  They counted the calories for me, provided variety and they were yummy.
    Stay Healthy

    I might so two pre cleanse days them and only 3 shake days then cleanse again but whatever is best I will do I go back to work next weds so I am trying to make my cleanse days Mon n Tuesday so when I go to work I can eat n not feel deprived … If u have any suggestions let me know .. I plan on starting Monday ! So I have from now till to Monday to figure out the days n plan it ! Thanx soo much
    Do the first plan.  1 pre Cleanse day, 2 Cleanse Days, 4 shake days, 2 cleanse days, 2 shake days.  This will work.
    Hey, I checked out the amys organic meals and some if not most are higher in fat then I expected … Most of them are 12 gms of fat or more … Is that ok ?
    It’s is exactly what I used on my first 9 day.
    I had great success!
    Ok I just picked some up but they r high in sodium too ! Is that ok??
    Yeah.  They are a little high in sodium, but they worked for me.  Salt really can make you hold water, but the amount in one meal will not effect you.
    Here is the math- There’s about 780 mg in the Amy’s meal in my fridge.  In each shake there’s about 115mg.   So, that’s 780 + 230 = 1010mg per day.  The recommended daily allowance of sodium is between 1,500 and 2,400 milligrams (mg) a day for healthy adults. Keep in mind that the lower your sodium, the more beneficial effect on blood pressure and the less water you will retain.
    So, 1010 sounds safe.
    Working with you is fun.
    Do you mind if I post some of your questions or put them in our Newsletter.
    Stay Healthy
    Sounds good to me ! And I would be honored if you posted my questions :-) I guess I ask good ones haha
     

  • livingdreamteam 3:36 pm on February 26, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: 400 - 600 calorie meals, , , , , , , , , , Snacks   

    There are Isagenix Snacks include in your System 

    There are Isagenix Snacks include in your system and those are for cleanse days.  You can use them on Shake days to ward of cravings, but they are an important part of your cleanse day, so do not forget them!

    You’ll have 6 of them on a cleanse day.  Spread them out about every 2-3hours.  They will help you get though cravings.

    Other examples of things you can have on a cleanse day- hard boiled egg, 3-5 raw almonds or walnuts or half an organic apple or pear.  It is OK to have something like these snacks if you really feel you just ‘NEED SOMETHING”.   The truth is your body is still being nourished and you don’t need it, but you may want it and these are some very good choices.

    Remember the more closely you follow the program the quicker your results.  So, no treats other than the Isagenix Snacks is best, but make it work for you.

    On Shake days you’ll have 2 shakes and 1 meal 400-600 calories.  Make it flexible.  Start with a shake for breakfast and one for lunch if that works for you.  If you need something to snack on between those two meals or late night, the Isagenix snacks are ok, but so are the other snacks we talked about.  Remember to minus out the calories from your 400-600 meal.  Try having a 400 calorie dinner and a 200 calorie snack like apple with peanut butter or cottage cheese with fresh fruit.  Frozen organic meals are great for calorie counting and they keep you out of the kitchen if you are a nibbler.
    You’ll love your results!

    Let’s talk more on Facebook and if you don’t want to cleanse alone be sure to join our group cleanse on Facebook too!

    If need to learn more about Isagenix you can visit our site at http://www.CleanseMyself.com

     

  • livingdreamteam 5:03 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: ADHD, , GO Organic, Healthy Kids, , , , Loss Weight, Making you FAT, ,   

    Pesticides Predicament 

    There’s no easy way around it.  If you are eating food you are consuming pesticides.

    We always hear about the benefits of organic food, but most of us are not listening!  One-third of all of our fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States are still covered in pesticides.

    Pesticides are poisons!  They are sprayed on fruits and vegetables with the intent to kill pests, but they hurting us too?

    ‘Research shows that some of them – called neurotoxins – can harm our brains and our nervous systems. One recent study found that children with a high level of a certain pesticide had an increased chance of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental disorders similar to autism. Other pesticides, which mimic hormone activity, can possibly reduce fertility. And scientists recently discovered that exposure to one of the most common weed killers increased weight gain in animals by 10%.’

    That’s right!  Eating fruits and vegitable might actually be making you FAT!

    ‘In Seattle recently,  researcher study the effects of  ‘going organic’ and found that this sudden change in diet can immediately affect our health in some very possessive ways. Group participants urine was tested.  These were typical suburban kids just like yours and mine.   Testing found that pesticide levels were above those considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in ALL of these children. The same kids were then switched to all organic diet.  They still eat all the same foods, but a much healthy version.  The pesticide level in their urine dropped in less than 24 hours. When the children were returned to their regular diets, their pesticide levels shot right back up above the EPA safety limits.’

    Have your whole Family Go Organic!

    http://www.hardygardening.com/images/farmers_market_bounty.jpg

    Remember, fruits and vegetables with thicker rinds such as bananas, oranges, and avocados will have lower levels of pesticides than those with more permeable skin such as potatoes, carrots, apples, pears and strawberries.  Also, try to find seasonal and local produce, which will have a lower pesticide level, because it does not have to travel far to get to your table and CLEANSE regularly.  Regular cleanse can help the body perform as the natural detoxifier it was built to be.

    Let’s face it.  With all the poisons on our tables our bodies can get over whelmed with impurities.  Regular cleansing may help the support the body and promote your good health.

    If you would like to learn more about Nutritional Cleansing with Isagenix please visit http://www.CleanseMyself.com

     

  • livingdreamteam 5:38 pm on May 5, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Allergies, , Coronary Heart Disease, EFAs, , GMOs, , Hyperactivity, , , , , , Toxic Chemicals in our food   

    The Nutrition and Health Facts about Organic Foods 

    Sometimes I wonder if I am wasting my money buying organic foods for my family.

    I’ll see an ‘organic’ apple at the store and it’s obvious it’s ‘waxed’ or I’ll hear that, ‘any organic foods coming into the US are treated at the border with pestecides’ and I’ll have to rethink why am I spending more? Am I really getting less.

    So, I go back an do my research and I remember why I’m trying to make these choices for my family.

    Below is a summary of an article published in “Coronary and Diabetic Care in the UK 2004″ by the Association of Primary Care Groups and Trusts (UK). It was written by James Cleeton, Policy Projects Co-ordinator at the Soil Association.

    The article concluded that a predominantly organic diet:

    • reduces the amount of toxic chemicals ingested;
    • totally avoids GMOs [genetically modified organisms];
    • reduces the amount of food additives and colourings;
    • increases the amount of beneficial vitamins, minerals, EFAs [essential fatty acids] and antioxidants consumed;
    • appears to have the potential to lower the incidence of common conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease, allergies and hyperactivity in children.

    To read more of the artcle visit http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/10587.php

    And to learn more about how your whole family can adopt a healthy Isagenix nutritional cleansing lifestyle,

    please visit http://www.cleansemyself.com/

     

    • Katherine 6:53 pm on May 5, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I agree with you that a truly organic diet can make a difference in our health. But you have a valid concern – “organic” regulation stops at the farm, and the foods we trust to be pesticide free have often been waxed, sprayed or otherwise treated while on their way to the produce aisle. It’s tough to trust any label that tells you something is organic – in the U.S., regulations are incomplete and easy to work around. Buying produce from local farms whenever possible is a surefire way to decrease the risks that organics bring. I ranted a bit about organics in my blog today, too: http://envirocation.wordpress.com/. Thanks!

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