-
Getting lean with @SaffroLean
There are thousands of weight loss supplements out there with exaggerated promises of rapid weightless without making changes to your diet yada yada yada, not to mention the slew of dangerous stimulants that come with them… so when I heard about SaffroLean a few months ago, I was honestly less than excited. However, seeing as I’d been struggling with my weight for the past year, I figured I’d give it a try. I had quite a scare last year with my heart, which landed me in and out of hospital for a few weeks. After being released from hospital, I found myself slipping into an uncontrollable downward spiral of depression, and picked up a nasty habit of comfort eating.
I went from this (left) to that (right) in less than 6 months! The heaviest I have ever been!
I was eating ALL THE TIME, even when I wasn’t hungry, plus I ditched being vegetarian and started eating meat like my life depended on it lol. I’m not sure why I started comfort eating, as I usually eat less when I’m stressed, but I’m guessing that because I was in the final lap of finishing my degree, and recovering from some undiagnosed condition; the stress was more than I could handle, who knows.
A Uniquely Effective Approach to Weight Loss and Food Control. Where Great Health Begins
I received a 90-day trial pack of SaffroLean a few months ago, and after reading all about it, I couldn’t wait to give it a try. I was even more excited upon discovering that SaffroLean is stimulant free, meaning I didn’t have to worry about any dangerous stimulants causing uneasiness and making my heart race (phew!). Because I was having trouble with my snacking and portion control, I was pleased to see that some of the many benefits of taking SaffroLean were reduced snacking and overeating, as well as a faster metabolism!
Clinical studies show that people that took SaffroLean lost an average of 28.4 lbs in 90 days. I’ve been taking SaffroLean for two months (60 days) and although I don’t see any drastic weight loss, others have mentioned that they have noticed changes in my weight. My mother also says that my face has slimmed down, and that overall, I’m much slimmer than I was at my graduation in June. So that’s a good sign. I can say however, that I snack WAY less, and I definitely eat a lot less, in fact; I find I only eat at meal times (which is great because before I was eating every hour on the hour… yeah), and I really didn’t even make any effort to change my diet. All I have to do is take one capsule of SaffroLean 30 minutes before breakfast and lunch and just go about my day. Stress free! I also noticed that I was happier, and had a more positive attitude towards how I approached eating and losing weight. It’s easy to let weight gain get you down, and maintaining a positive attitude can be difficult, even when you know you’re trying your best, so it was definitely a bonus that SaffroLean helps with improving a person’s mood and sense of well-being. Can we say WINNER?!
The picture on the left is when I started taking SaffroLean in September, and the picture on the right is my second month using SaffroLean. The very first picture is me a few days ago 🙂
So what’s in it? Simply put; appetite-curbing Satiereal Saffron, fat oxidizing Green Tea Extract, plus 5 other important Vitamins (Vitamins D3 B1, B2, B6, and B12), and NONE of the dangerous stimulants.
The key player?
Satiereal Saffron: is a natural extract from the same plant as the spice saffron. For centuries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, saffron has been used as an aid to improve mood and relieve stress. Europeans discovered that along with these benefits, it can be used to aid in successfully losing weight and keep it off
I’ve only been taking SaffroLean for two months, and I’m loving the results so far, so I can’t wait to see the results after I finish the next 30-days. I’d like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Pamela Mirante and the entire SaffroLean team for giving me the opportunity to try SaffroLean, I’ve really enjoyed taking it, and once I’m done my 90-day trial, I plan on getting more SaffroLean!!
stay healthy 🙂
♥Bella♥
Click here to learn more about SaffroLean and/or start your 90-day trial! -
Healthy Halloween!
Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, and Dextrose… oh my!
According to estimates by the U.S Census Bureau, the average American consumes almost 26 pounds of candy each year, a large percentage of it around Halloween. The results? Weight gain, an epidemic of early onset diabetes, mood swings, tooth decay… the list goes on. With increasing health-consciousness in America, many families are reconsidering what to put in trick-o-treaters buckets and bags as they make their annual visit to the front door.
Health Warrior Chia Bars make a perfect replacement to high-sugar, empty-calorie-filled, non-nutrient providing candy. They come in three delicious flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate, Coconut, and Acai Berry. They have only 100 calories and 5g of sugar per serving. And best of all, there are actual health BENEFITS to eating them: Chia provides six times more calcium than whole milk, six times more protein than soy, 15 times more magnesium than broccoli does, twice the fiber then bran flakes, and nearly nine times the amount of omega-3s than found in salmon.
-
Pecans……Just Not Another Nut!
Ways to Incorporate Pecans into a Healthy Lifestyle
Pecans are easy to add to your eating plan; simply grab a handful! Pecans are healthy and delicious, and just a one-ounce serving (15- 20 pecan halves) packs more than 19 vitamins and minerals, fiber and protein to keep you going. They’re a perfect snack for both children and adults. Often associated with indulgences and occasional treats, pecans can also be eaten in healthier forms and cooked or baked in a wide variety of foods to add flavor and nutrition. Delicious recipes can be found or created using pecans for breakfast, salads, entrees and side dishes.
Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach
Check out these recipes at http://ilovepecans.org/
Romain, Pecan and Pear Salad
Heart-Healthy Pecans
Nearly 60 percent of the fats in pecans are monounsaturated and another 30 percent are polyunsaturated, leaving very little saturated fat in pecans. The unsaturated fat in pecans is heart-healthy fat meeting the new Dietary Guidelines that recommend Americans keep intake between 20 and 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from heart-healthy sources like fish, nuts and vegetable oils. In addition, pecans contain no trans fat.
Nutrient-Dense Pecans
Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. Pecans are also naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt- or sodium-restricted diet.
For much more information on Pecans go to http://ilovepecans.org/
-
Detoxing…..not just for weight loss!
Being a sugar addict, caffeine junkie and fast food queen, it was all catching up fast. I needed and wanted to rejuvenate my body. I came across Hacienda Del Sol Yoga and Detox Retreat in Costa Rica http://www.haciendadelsolcr.com/ on the internet. Next day after bragging to my friends and coworkers about the cleanse I booked to lose weight they were astonished. They couldn’t believe I would use my vacation time to detox in the middle of the jungle with a daily schedule of juices, 2 colonics, and hours of mediation, just didn’t seem fun to them. A month later I was off to Costa Rica. As I arrived we jumped right in to detox mode and I’m given coconut water, (of course my mouth was watering for a fountain Diet Coke)….so I drank the coconut water. It was truly thirst quenching!
The first night we were served raw lasagna. It was the best raw food I had ever had, well to be honest the only raw food I have ever had. Made with a spinach walnut pesto, fresh tomatoes, zucchini and other goodness, it was simply delectable! First day was tough and some of the juices you just had to shoot like tequila.
Mediation and being in silence daily was very peaceful and the colonics….well do I need to go there? After the third day I did hit a wall and wanted to leave I was crawling out of my skin without pinterest, Iphone, and my Starbucks. After crying, kicking and calling United to check on flights nothing panned out. I was stuck. The Universe knew I needed to stay and walk through the healing process. From that day forward I gave 110% of my energy (well the energy I had left after my daily colonics) to the trip that was going to change my number on the scale. As the days passed I found myself building relationships with people from all over the world, becoming content in my own skin, feeling vibrant, and looking at life in a different light. I went to lose a few extra pounds and lay out at the beach but instead received a life changing experience! I will be booking my next trip soon to Hacienda Del Sol…..and yes I did relapse on coffee.
-
Get Summer Body Ready with @LizVacc
Summer is on it’s way, so it’s time to get the body looking RIGHT! I’ve been in the gym everyday, and I’m doing my absolute best to eat healthy, but that damn carrot cake… anyway, thanks to Liz Vaccariello’s new book, The Digest Diet; I’ve found two smoothies that will not only satisfy my sweet tooth (fingers crossed), but they are also packed with FAT RELEASERS! I usually make my smoothies with strawberries, blueberries and vanilla soy milk, but I’m totally going to step it up and try these ones.
Fast Release Shake
Hands-on time: 10 minutes • total time: 10 minutes • Makes: 1 shake
Fat Releasers: Yogurt, coconut milk, fruit/fiber, healthy fats, honey
Master Recipe:
· 3⁄4 cup (6 ounces) nonfat yogurt
· 1⁄4 cup light coconut milk
· 3 tablespoonsnonfat milk powder
· FRUIT/FIBER HEALTHY FATS
· 2 teaspoons honey
· 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
· FLAVORINGS (optional)
· ice cubes
· Blend until nice and frothy.A typical shake has 395 calories • 16g protein • 18g fat (5g saturated) • 9.5g fiber • 430mg calcium • 40mg vitamin C • 50g carbohydrate • 210mg sodium
FRUIT/FIBER (choose 1)
· 1 banana
· 1 apple (peeled and cored) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 8 strawberries (fresh or frozen) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 4 ounces mixed frozen berries* (3⁄4 to 1 cup,depending on the berries’ size) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 3⁄4 cup seedless red grapes* (10 large) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal. omit the honey.
· 1 tangerine or small orange* + 1 tablespoon flaxseed mealHEALTHY FATS (choose 1)
· 1⁄2 avocado
· 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
· 1 tablespoon raw or regular almond butter
· 1 tablespoon tahini
· 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butterFLAVORINGs (choose none, 1, or both): 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder and/or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fade Away Shake
Hands-on time: 10 minutes • total time: 10 minutes • Makes: 1 shake
Fat Releasers: Yogurt, coconut milk, fruit/fiber, healthy fats, honey
MASTER RECIPE
· 3⁄4 cup (6 ounces) nonfat yogurt
· 2 tablespoons light coconut milk
· 2 tablespoons water
· 3 tablespoons nonfat milk powder
· FRUIT/FIBER
· HEALTHY FATS
· 2 teaspoons honey
· 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
· FLAVORINGS (optional)
· 4 ice cubes
· combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until nice and frothy.A typical shake:
• 320 calories • 15g protein
• 11g fat (2.5g saturated)
• 7g fiber • 425mg calcium
• 40mg vitamin C
• 45g carbohydrate
• 205mg sodiumFRUIT/FIBER (choose 1)
· 1 banana
· 1 apple (peeled and cored) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 8 strawberries (fresh or frozen) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 4 ounces mixed frozen berries* (3⁄4 to 1 cup,depending on the berries’ size) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
· 3⁄4 cup seedless red grapes* (10 large) + 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal. Omit the honey.
· 1 tangerine or small orange* + 1 tablespoon flaxseed mealHEALTHY FATS (choose 1)
· 1⁄4 avocado
· 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter
· 1 teaspoon raw or regular almond butter
· 1 teaspoon tahini
· 1 teaspoon sunflower seed butterFLAVORINGs (choose none, 1, or both): 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder and/or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TASTY TIPS
· In the grape version, you can first wash and dry individual grapes, then freeze them and add them to the blender frozen.
· The tangerine/ orange version tastes like a creamsicle, but you have to cut the segments out from between the membranes or you get big pieces of skin in the shake!Enjoy!
♥Bella♥
You May Also Like
Obsessed with @OCCMakeup Lip Tar
Every Woman Wants…
@TheDovesStudio – Santa Monica
-
100% Taste ZERO Guilt
I recently got to try the new pomegranate blueberry Trop50, the black/blueberry Aquafina Plus+10 Cal and the strawberry lemonade Aquafina Plus+10 Cal, and they were all delicious. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical about trying them, as I was worried they’d be watered down and tasteless… I was wrong. They taste great, and are super refreshing. In fact, they are so good, I drank them all in less than 5 days…okay 3 days don’t judge me.
Trop50 and Aquafina Plus+ 10 Cal are both naturally sweetened with Reb A (a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia plant) and are the perfect beverage option for those health conscious invididuals, or those that are just looking for a low-calorie beverage that tastes great.
FYI: Stevia is a South American herb that has been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. It has a zero glycemic index, zero calories and zero carbs, AND it’s 25-30 times sweeter and healthier than sugar.
Get. You. Some.
peace and love
♥Bella♥
ps: Thanks to PraxisPR for sending these over and sharing the L-O-V-E!
