I was the queen of dieting.
I fell for every weight loss gimmick and fad out there. I was so desperate to be thin that I think I would have slept standing on my head if someone said it worked.
There is just so much pressure as a woman to be thin.
No matter where you look. And forget the parade of magazines at the grocery store – sometimes it’s just painful.
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But … working with Dr. Sears I have learned secrets to reaching my desired weight and maintaining without depriving myself. I have seen patients do the same. They are actually happy to get on the scale. That one makes me smile.
No more losing weight and gaining it all back plus some. No more starvation diets. No more yo-yo dieting. And no more cabbage soup!
AND no more torturing yourself – leave that to the high heels.
This is what you’d hear if you were here with me in Dr. Sears’ office…
You Too Can Lose Weight and Be Satisfied – Effortlessly
- In a recent study about Vitamin D it was discovered that there was a connection between obesity and low levels of Vitamin D. The research went on to say that getting enough Vitamin D will release more leptin. Leptin tells your body you are full. Vitamin D also triggers weight loss in the belly reducing the amount of cortisol and storing less fat. Supplementing with 5,000-10,000 IU’s should get you the extra D that you need.
- L-Carnitine is an important amino acid that helps increase muscle mass and decrease your fat. It works by converting fat into energy and helps to metabolize sugar. Your body can’t make enough on it’s own so taking 1000mgs per day will help you to metabolize fat.2
- Polyphenols are also great at boosting your metabolism naturally. You can find polyphenols in green tea, black tea, blueberries, pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and even dark chocolate.
- Quercetin is an amazing antioxidant that helps regulate blood sugar. It’s found in apples, onions, olives, olive oil, parsley, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, red grapes, green leafy vegetables and broccoli. Have some quercetin with every meal…it’s easy to do it! The slower you metabolize your sugar the more successful you will be at losing and maintaining your weight.
- Displaced Hunger – Are you really hungry? Next time you feel hunger pains ask yourself that question. What you might be experiencing is dehydration. Have something to drink and see if you are still hungry. This little tip may actually save you more calories than you think – if you think before you eat.
- Omega-3’s trigger fat-burning in your cells. It also works a lot like Vitamin D by improving your leptin and turning off your hunger pangs. With omega-3’s you’ll want to make sure you are taking a supplement of at least 1,000-2,000 mgs because it’s difficult to get as much as you need in your diet alone.
- Protein – Eating plenty of protein will keep you full and satisfied, will give you energy, boost your metabolism and not turn into fat. Your regular grocery store fish and meats lack the amino acids, vitamins and minerals that grassfed beef and wild caught fish contain. You can purchase hormone free, chemical free, organic varieties online and at your local health food stores.
- Vitamin B’s are a necessity if you are stressed. When you are stressed you eat without realizing. You don’t concentrate on your food and may eat foods that you normally wouldn’t. A complex B supplement could be all you need to be less stressed and lose weight.
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Did You Know There Are Hidden Culprits of Weight Gain?
If you are still struggling with your weight even after trying the above you might want to have your thyroid or your hormones checked. This could be keeping you from the body you desire and a healthy weight.
Some medications will also have the ugly side effect of unwanted weight gain. Check your prescriptions and speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
Lastly, make sure you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Lack of sleep causes your metabolism to slow down. Also when you’re tired you will grab foods to give you more energy which are usually simple carbs like chips.
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
-Jim Rohn
So let’s get started. I know you can do it. And let me know how it’s going. Remember I’m here for you.
For a more beautiful you,
Sandy DeRose
Natural Beauty Advocate
P.S. I would love to hear from you! Send me your questions, comments or topics you would like to read or know about. I’m here for you!
1. Priya Sumithran, M.B., B.S., Luke A. Prendergast, Ph.D., Elizabeth Delbridge, Ph.D., Katrina Purcell, B.Sc., Arthur Shulkes, Sc.D., Adamandia Kriketos, Ph.D., and Joseph Proietto, M.B., B.S., Ph.D. Long-Term Persistence of Hormonal Adaptations to Weight Loss. N Engl J Med 2011; 365:1597-1604October 27, 2011DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1105816
2. Odo, S., Tanabe, K. & Yamauchi, M. (2013) A Pilot Clinical Trial on L-Carnitine Supplementation in Combination with Motivation Training: Effects on Weight Management in Healthy Volunteers, Food and Nutrition, Volume