Slow Progress

I started out in August fully committed and excited for the new direction I was setting out on. Isn't that typical? Slowly life took me another direction and in some manner I welcomed it. Exercise is hard! Especially with 2 small children. Waking up early is the only solution I could come up with and if you know anything about me, I am not a fan of early! I feel more accomplished when waking earlier but sleep is such a commodity in my life, I take it when I can have it! SO, September is here and I am going to dive in again at the attempt to wake early and exercise! With the new addition arriving here on Wednesday evening, I have to be ready for early mornings and high school!

Even with the lack of motivation, I lost 2 LBs last month and 6.5 inches (negotiable probably 4.5 in) but I will take it! I set out good today with 20 minutes on the treadmill and some yoga. I am going to so some stretching and be on with my day!

Everyday is a new start!

DIE-t Plans

Disputing Diet Fads...ALWAYS do your research on all diet products and ask a physician before engaging in any diet plan.

REMEMBER: The best plan is eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, vitamins, exercise and enough sleep! All other plans start with DIE...

Information on the HCG Diet (which I thought HCG was the blood levels during pregnancy?)


HCG Diet: Does HCG Diet Work?

Editor Review: 3 / 5.0

HCG Diet: How Effective Is This Product?

What You Should Know About This Product

A diet supplement administered through injections or oral drops, the HCG Diet is considered by some to be a controversial weight loss method. HCG stands for Human Choriogonadotropin, a hormone that is produced by women in the first stages of pregnancy. (I thought so) Its main function in pregnancy is to stimulate the hypothalamus, which in turn moves essential fats and nutrients into the placenta. In terms of weight loss, it is this ability to move fat that has attracted weight loss experts and dieters looking for the newest industry breakthrough. Unfortunately there is little scientific evidence to show that HCG is the ‘miracle’ diet supplement hoped for and will certainly not have much effect on weight unless used in conjunction with a severely calorie-restricted diet.

In addition to this, there have been several adverse side effects associated with HCG when it is used for weight loss. These can include depression, headaches and blood clots and, although it has been FDA-approved for use in pregnancy, it has not for dieting. In terms of safety, there is no concrete proof to show that HCG oral supplements carry fewer risks than injecting the substance, although the former would certainly be more convenient.

For more information go to: http://www.consumerhealthanswers.com/hcg-diet.html.

I am a big advocate on NO supplements/pills! Our bodies need food, water and activity. Pumping yourself with pills just ads toxic waste to your body! Find ways to get outside, move (dance with your kids), drink lots of water and keep your body healthy! Rid yourself of the unhealthy things...tea (black, green, red), coffee, smoking, alcohol...and any other things that are not good for you (listen to your body) and your body will keep up! I promise!

Posted by: Venus Goddess Valerie