Weight Loss Tips...#1

1. Get Active. I know, I know...easier said than done. It isn't that we want to sit all day, it is just that there is no time to actually go to the gym or for a bicycle ride. Instead of stressing over trying to fit in an hour workout session try to incoroporate activity into the everyday chores, such as:

• Instead of driving around for 10 minutes looking for the closest parking spot, park as far away as possible and use those 10 minutes to powerwalk to the entrance.


• While sitting at your desk, in front of your computer (just like you are doing now) concentrate on keeping your tummy tucked in and your shoulders back.


• Keep a five pound weight by the phone so while you are "uh-huhing" through your conversations you can also work on toning your arm muscles.


• When standing in line at the grocery store squeeze your booty muscles while holding in your tummy. I promise, no one will notice. =)

• When given the options of stairs or elevator, choose stairs. Concentrate on each step while squeezing your booty mucsles and holding in your tummy. Try taking two at a time or squating low with each step.

No More Excuses

I have deemed April as weight control month at the Sunshine Shoppe. We have a super cool new weight loss product, Metabolism by LifeSeasons on sale at 20% off through the month of April and I just know it is going to fly off the shelves.



There are very few people that are completely satisfied with the way they look in a bathing suit and well folks, it is about that time. Even if you managed to not overeat through the holidays, you probably still put on a few LBs just from lack of activity due to the winter season. But that is okay because now there is this wonderful multi-faceted nutritional support supplement, Metabolism.

Check out these awesome ingredients...

Kidney Bean Extract: Inhibits excess carbs from being converted into fat.

Cocoa Bean Extract: Supports the nervous system, promotes fat burning and helps enhance mood by boosting serotonin levels in the brain.

Glucomannan: This soluble fiber helps slow glucose absorption and creates a feeling of satiety and fullness.

Chromium: Effectively moves blood sugar out of the blood stream and into the cells, helping stabilize insulin spikes and reduces sugar cravings.

Theobromine: Boosts energy levels and has a powerful appetite-suppressing effect.

L-theanine: Reduces stress and anxiety, therefore decreasing stress eating and cravings.

Every time I read through those ingredients I get excited because we finally have a weight loss product that makes sense. Don't get me wrong, all of our weight loss supplements are good, but this one combines the benefits of all of them into one bottle.

My Experience:

Okay, so those of you that know me also know that I'm small framed and don't really have a weight control problem but...I still am not thrilled with my bathing suit body. I recently stopped nursing my daughter and therefore no longer need the extra 500+ calories that were needed while breast-feeding, but I still feel hungry because I'm used to the extra food intake. I brought home a bottle of Metabolism last week and I can honestly say that it does curb my appetite. I already have a good metabolism (a mixture of good genes and still being fairly young) so I can't really judge on how well that aspect is working, but it most definitely gives me a feeling of fullness quicker and I have to admit that I feel like I have more energy, especially after lunch when I'm usually dragging. I haven't actually weighed myself to see if I've lost pounds but that isn't really my purpose and it has only been a week and a half.

I also like the fact that I just have to pop one capsule right before I put the first bite of food in my mouth. So many appetite suppressing supplements require you take it 30 minutes or an hour before eating which usually means it never gets taken because by the time you have found a few seconds to eat you are probably starving and not willing to wait another hour before actually eating.

In summary, if you are wanting to lose weight (a who isn't?) then Metabolism is a great place to start. Of course, diet and exercise are also important but Metabolism actually helps in those areas too because it helps cut cravings therefore aiding you in making better diet choices and it gives you energy so that you drop while on your way to the gym. And at 20% off you really have no good excuse not to try it!

Sambucus: AKA Black Elderberry

I'm a little late in announcing our March special but I guess late is better than never. This month we have Nature's Way Sambucus on sale. I have grown up on Sambucus and now my children are doing the same.

Nature's Way Bio-Certified Sambucus is the superior black elderberry extract. Sambucus strengthens the immune system, shortens the duration and decreases the severity of cold and flu symptoms and even attacks other viral infections as well.

We are still in the midst of cold and flu season and instead of just dealing with feeling miserable you can not only take this elderberry extract to shorten the cold or flu virus but to also guard against it and others.