Mayo Clinic Book & Journal Review & Giveaway!

March 10th, 2010 by Laney

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“In our work with literally thousands of patients, we’ve identified the critical habits of people who maintain a healthy weight, and the habits of those who don’t.

With
The Mayo Clinic Diet
, we’ve boiled this research down to five simple habits to help you take off the extra weight — and five habits to break so that you can keep it from coming back. Plus, we’ve made it easy, because what works best when it comes to weight loss is keeping it simple!

The Mayo Clinic Diet is composed of three sections to get you started, to keep you on track, and to give you the knowledge and tools you need to keep those unwanted pounds off for good

  1. Lose it! is a two-week quick-start program designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in a safe and healthy way.
  2. Live it! is a long-term plan in which you continue to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week until you reach your goal. Then, you learn how to maintain your healthy weight for life.
  3. All the extra stuff includes meal planners, recipes, tips on overcoming challenges and much more to help you along the way.

The Mayo Clinic Diet puts you in charge of reshaping your body and improving your health — for a lifetime.”

I received a copy of The Mayo Clinic Diet – both the book and journal – for review.  I was thrilled when it arrived, but disappointed that it wasn’t a diet that would work for me.  That was NOT because there’s anything wrong with the plan, and it’s actually great for you ladies – as I’m going to give my copy away.

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“The Serotonin Power Diet” Book Review

March 1st, 2010 by Laney

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Recently, I was sent a copy of “The Serotonin Power Diet” by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina T. Frusztajer for review.  I’ve been working on eating healthier and losing weight (who isn’t?) so I’ve been excited to check out various diet and health related books.  Unfortunately, the general theme has been that while the books provide great plans and helpful tips, they just aren’t ones that will fit with my lifestyle.

The Serotonin Power Diet is not at all like that.  I was actually really thrilled when I got into the book – I read about 150 pages in one night, and took copious notes.  The plan is especially relevant to anyone who’s gained weight because of depression and/or medications for such conditions.  I have a naturally larger build and don’t display the healthiest tendencies, but I did gain a significant amount of weight when taking medications for a year or so.

To put it simply, the diet involves eating certain amounts of carbs at key times in order to stimulate serotonin product in the brain.  This both works to elevate moods and trigger a full feeling that will stop eating.  The portions are great, snacks are included, and you can eat a whole range of delicious food – no need to cut out your favorites entirely or lose a whole food group.  You won’t be missing out on much, so it’s an easier plan to stick to.

I haven’t actually started the The Serotonin Power Diet yet, but I plan to.  I’m working on developing healthier eating and exercise habits before I start – that way it will be easier for me to stick to.  Below, I’ve included an article about the Serotonin Power Diet from the authors, so you can get some more “official” info!

Pick up a copy from Amazon:  The Serotonin Power Diet: Eat Carbs–Nature’s Own Appetite Suppressant–to Stop Emotional Overeating and Halt Antidepressant-Associated Weight Gain

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Action Guide to Weight-Loss Barriers

January 28th, 2010 by Laney

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By the weight-loss experts at Mayo Clinic and Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H.
Authors of The Mayo Clinic Diet: Eat well. Enjoy life. Lose weight.

“Long term success with a weight program sometimes follows a bumpy, uneven path. Many obstacles can keep you from achieving a more healthy weight.

Learning to identify potential roadblocks and confront personal temptations is an important part of being successful in losing weight. To make it past the rough spots, it’s important to have strategies ready to guide your response as problems arise.

This easy-to-use action guide identifies common weight-loss barriers and practical strategies for overcoming them. If you find a strategy that helps you, include it with your weight-loss program.

The barriers are grouped into three categories: nutrition, physical activity and behaviors. To lose weight — and to maintain that weight loss — it’s important that you address all of these components.

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Body Toning & Trimming Products

January 20th, 2010 by Laney

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I’m sure that many of you gals have resolved to become fitter and healthier in 2010.  Exercising and eating right is obviously the way to go, but incorporating products that target body problems into your routine will provide a great boost.

There are four products I’ve received for review that I’ll be testing out in the coming days, weeks, and months (depending on the products recommendations).  Of course, I’ll share my results with you – or lack thereof, though I only accepted specific products that I have positive knowledge about.

I previously shared that I was reviewing Reebok EasyTone Sneakers .  When I originally posted about them, I had just begun to wear them and hadn’t seen any results.  After wearing them as my main shoes, even without walking a significant amount, I have definitely noticed a difference.

To be honest, my thighs are too large to see if there’s any toning going on.  However, my butt has definitely benefited from the EasyTones.  While it’s not smaller (they’re not weight loss shoes, so that’s not a surprise!), the shape has completely changed.  Rather than being sort of a shapeless mass hanging off the back of me, my ass is now rounded and lifted.  So I’m completely and totally in love with the EasyTones and intend to keep wearing them, forever.

Another product I’ve received and am excited to review is Mama Mio Bootcamp for Tummies ($99).  I was thrilled with this product right off the bat when I saw that it came with a detail explanation of how and why the products work, AND a simple exercise routine to use in conjunction with them.  The product claims are practical, rather than advertising it as a miracle serum that will immediately make your fat disappear (although I wish it would).

“A radical new way to tackle tummy bulge. If you commit for 30 days, you will see results; your tummy will be tighter, flatter, smoother and more defined. Your posture will be improved, your back stronger, your skin softer – more toned, firmer and touchable. Bootcamp is a 4 minute a day skincare and exercise system in handy take-home kit. Lift, tighten and reshape your skin and lift, tighten and reshape the muscles beneath for double whammy results in only 4 minutes a day.”

My only issue with this product – and I could be wrong – is that it’s more for ladies who have only a bit of a belly, perhaps after pregnancy or after already having lost a lot of weight.  I’m not sure what sort of results it will yield for me, as I have lots of losing to do.  I’ve been doing the exercises without using the product to begin with, as I’d like to use the “Tummy Toner” and “Get Waisted” components when I have a smaller area to work with!

Talika’s Bust Serum ($49) is another product on my body improvement roster.  While I’m young thus have yet to enter into a major battle with gravity, I wear a 40D.  Because of the sheer weight of my breasts, I want to make sure that I keep them firm and prevent any unattractive stretch lines.  Also, every time I see the bottle I think of Grease – “I must, I must, I must improve my bust…”

Talika boasts that the serum will add up to 1 cup size in 6 weeks (although I secretly hope it doesn’t), as well as an 18% lift and a 70% increase in firmness.  You can read all about the manner in which the serum goes about doing that here.

I used the Bust Serum once to check the texture, smell, and feel in order to ensure that it would be a product I would actually enjoy reviewing.  It passed my test on all of those levels, so I’ll be adding it to my routine when I begin to use the rest of the Mama Mio products – I figure I should do all my “lotioning” at the same time…  As long as I keep them straight and don’t shrink my bust while increasing my waist.  Wouldn’t that be a nightmare!

Finally, this week I received a product not quite on the market:  Shapewear from ShaToBu.  ShaToBu is an innovative new type of shapewear, created by a chiropractor, that features resistance bands to help tone muscles and burn calories.

As I mentioned, the product isn’t yet available, but you can sign up on their web page to stay updated on it’s release AND to receive a free gift when you order.

I’m not going to get into the details, as that will be a separate post once I’ve had the chance to really experience the product.  Three other lovely ladies are trying it out with me, including the lovely Jen from My Beauty Bunny.  I’m really excited to see how the ShaToBu will work with the Reebok Easytones – my hope is for maximum shaping and toning!

Of course, none of these products are going to make massive improvements without other lifestyle changes and work on my part.  I’m moving back to Vermont in early February, and going to be doing yoga and water aerobics, with the intention of building up towards more strenuous activities like kickboxing and spinning.  I’m too lazy and unmotivated to just “go to the gym” as all of that big equipment just looks tedious and unpleasant!

What are you ladies doing to shape up in 2010?  Trying any products to kick start or aid your routine?  I’d love to know!



Sensa Weight Loss Twitter Party!

November 13th, 2009 by The Fashionable Housewife

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What is Sensa?

Sensa is unlike any other weight-loss program. It is a 6-month system of Tastants that are sprinkled on your food to help you feel full faster, stay satisfied longer and lose weight.

It is not a diet. You can continue to eat all your favorite foods and still lose weight. There are no prepackaged meals, stimulants, drugs or diuretics.

It uses your senses of smell and taste to control appetite. Although many people think the feeling of hunger or fullness comes from your stomach – it is actually governed by the satiety center in your brain. When Sensa Tastants are sprinkled on food, it triggers this satiety center, so you feel satisfied with less food.

To learn more about Sensa visit www.trysensa.com.



We’re having a Twitter Party with over $4,000 in prizes!!!

Please join us November 18th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm EST!

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