Lean for Life

Measure up

2010-02-12T14:46:00.001+10:00

Its been about 6 months since I posted anything on this site - or said how things were going.

I've shed 26 kg since July last year and down from a size 28 to (mostly) a size 18. I even have a pair of size 16 jeans which fit!

Although I don't think there is anything like a magic pill or potion which will make fat just drop off you, this system is the only one I have tried which consistently works. Plenty of the shake type ones see you lose a few kg in the first week or so - but I have found you always level out and get bored with drinking your food.

Another thing to think about is too - is I really let loose over Christmas - starting from my birthday in late November and ending at my brothers wedding in January. I didn't over eat - but had pretty well everything I wanted. I consistently had my Peptide supplement twice a day though. I was very nervous about measuring up afterwards and am pleased to say that over two months (of cocktails, desserts, partying) I lost .4 kg.... yep.... not put on.. lost it....

So back on board with healthy food choices and appropriate meal sizes and looking forward to reporting that I am a size 16/14 real soon!!

100% Natural with No Side Effects

2010-02-02T14:12:00.005+10:00

Ideally we need to lose fat and retain muscle…… as it is the muscle that burns calories.
Finally, a natural product with no side effects which enables you to lose 3 times more fat than muscle. This new patented Peptide Technology has been proven effective in two clinical studies.

Click on the slide presentation to view how this effective new technology works.

Fat Loss, Weight Loss - whats best?

2009-07-03T22:05:00.000+10:00

This product is all about fat loss not weight loss…this is because this product targets and burns fat cells in the human body and does not deplete your healthy lean body tissue.

It’s Important to Lose Fat, Not Just Weight

As adults mature, their bodies tend to hold onto excess body fat. This is because the natural aging process slows down the resting metabolic rate.

When your metabolism slows down, you burn fewer calories. By maintaining lean muscle, you can maintain body strength and keep your metabolism high, which in turn burns more calories.

The Difference Is Advanced Peptide Technology

This product is a specially formulated whey protein blend that includes an advanced protein peptide technology. The peptides target and burn fat cells by converting them into energy. Through a patented process the peptides are extracted and then concentrated to ensure the optimal level of fat loss.

Clinical Study

2009-06-30T22:00:00.005+10:00

Gael B
Australian TV Actress
Shed 36cms in 13 weeks

One of the Clinical Studys conducted showed -

Two groups participated in this study. Both reduced their daily intake by 500 calories (2093 kJ); one group added this peptide powder every day. Although both groups lost about the same amount of weight, participants who used this product powder lost more than twice as much fat as those who only dieted.

In the reduced-calorie diet, half the weight lost was fat and half was muscle. By adding this product, more than three quarters of the weight lost was fat! On average, participants taking this product lost 6.1% of their body fat.

The double-blind placebo-control trial results show the fat loss to lean muscle loss ratio is almost 4 to 1. Non-users only 1 to 1.

Participants not only lost centimetres but also had more energy and better appetite control, a definite plus when you’re watching what you eat.

Important Information

"This revolutionary natural product has absolutely no side effects and enables you to lose almost four times more fat than muscle."

"NEW patented technology has been proven in clinical studies, including double-blind placebo-control trials."

"This product will change the way you think about fat loss, and give you real measurable results."

Interested in real fat-loss?

You might think you have heard it all before and you have probably been bitterly disappointed. Here’s your chance to find out about an incredible new product just released in Australia.

This product has already helped thousands of people in America lose weight. Now it’s our turn…

A world leader in the Research and Development of natural health supplementation, with over $2.5 billion in sales behind them, has just launched this product here in Australia.

It is brand new technology in targeted fat-loss. Brand new technology meaning it is different to anything else available – different to anything else you might have already tried.

Great Results From The U.S.

The results in the US have been phenomenal and now Australians will be able to achieve the same incredible fat-loss results from this 100% natural product.

After Years of trying to lose weight.. here is a solution

2009-06-26T21:57:00.000+10:00

Johnathon tells you how he is going in his eighth week challange.

Measure Ups

2009-06-25T09:29:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Find a weight loss system that works for you

2009-06-19T21:54:00.001+10:00

Greg from the Gold Coast - finally finds something that works for him.. and it will work for you too..

Measure Ups

2009-06-18T09:29:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Getting Slim the Easy Way

2009-06-12T21:52:00.001+10:00

This is Dawn from the Gold Coast... check out what she has to say

Measure Ups

2009-06-11T09:28:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Lauras 8 week challange completed

2009-06-10T11:27:00.001+10:00

This is week 8 from Laura - and wow.. the difference in 8 weeks for her...

Next week I'll post some different videos up and hope you find them inspirational

Measure Ups

2009-06-04T09:27:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Another update from Laura

2009-06-03T11:20:00.000+10:00

I have skipped a bunch of videos from Laura - this is her week 6.

Measure Ups

2009-05-28T09:27:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Part three update and including activity into your program

2009-05-27T11:17:00.000+10:00

Lauras Part three where she talks about including activity during the program

Doctor of Complimentary Medicine part two

2009-05-26T11:35:00.001+10:00

Here is part two of Dr Steves talk

Measure Ups

2009-05-21T09:26:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Part two video on sheeding weight

2009-05-20T11:15:00.001+10:00

Here is Part Two from Laura.

Doctor of Complimentary Medicine speaks on Osolean

2009-05-19T11:32:00.002+10:00

Dr Steve Nugent speaks about Osolean here about how it will change your health and those of people around you.

This is only part one - you can see part two on you tube - or wait till next week when I post part two up.

OsoLean™ powder has been shown in a clinical study to help target fat loss and spare lean muscle when combined with the OsoLean™ Plan and proper exercise. Its all natural and mixes with the foods.

New Technology in Weight Loss with Real Solutions

2009-05-18T11:12:00.002+10:00

James Hannan is a no nonsense sort of bloke - who tells us like it is. He lives in the Gold Coast in Queensland and I have had the privilege to both meet and listen to him speak on a number of occasions. Check out his you tube vid which explains how and why this product works.

Turn off the Fat Switch

2009-05-14T10:55:00.001+10:00

Turn the Fat Switch Off and Win the Battle of the Bulge

Forget the weight ... throw away the scales and get out the tape measure... it's about losing those centimetres... not just the weight!

This could just be the weight management discovery that tips the scales in your favour.

It's about dropping a dress size, tightening your belt another notch or fitting in to those jeans you bought at the sale last year.

As we age, our bodies tend to hold on to excess fat - especially around the waist and hips. This is because the natural aging process slows down the resting metabolic rate. For healthy weight management we need to support normal metabolism.

At any one time 42% of Australian women and 17% of Australian men are on a diet.

Most of them are destined to fail in their efforts to create that slimmer, trimmer figure. Health experts estimate that as few as 2% of dieters manage to maintain lasting weight loss results.

Part of the problem is that losing body weight usually means sacrificing important lean muscle mass which is required to maintain normal metabolism, which in turn allows you to burn more kilojoules.

Help is now at hand.

Scientists at Mannatech have discovered that the missing link in the weight management puzzle may well be found in a familiar substance that we have know about since childhood .... namely the whey found in Little Miss Muffet's dinner bowl. The secret lies in specific parts of whey protein, called peptides.

Using a patented technology, the peptides from the whey protein are concentrated to ensure an optimal level. They are then combined with calcium-rich minerals from whey to form an innovative, natural product known as OsoLean™ powder.

Why is OsoLean™ powder so different?

It's a world first in fat loss technology.

The Osolean™ exclusive all-natural whey protein blend has shown in clinical trials to target fat loss without reducing muscle.

OsoLean™ will improve your lean mass to fat ratio so that you will see the centimetres disappearing from your waistline, from your hips and from your thighs in no time at all.

Converts protein into lean muscle mass
Increases metabolism to burn fat
Naturally suppresses your appetite so you eat less
Regulates hormones to lose stored fat

OsoLean™ is the perfect addition to your 'weight control' plan. It's all natural and mixes with the foods and beverages that you already enjoy.

Keep eating low glycaemic foods, eat a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, drink at least 8 glasses of purified water daily and remember to keep up some physical activity and you'll see the fat falling away.

With its advanced and patented protein peptide technology OsoLean™ is the perfect all natural supplement to support your weight control program. It is not a quick-fix for the fat epidemic, but rather one part of a healthy weight-management program.

The results are in!

Here's what is being said by those who have already tried the product:

"At last a product that really works! After 10 days using the OsoLean™ Plan, my thighs had noticeably reduced and after 3 months my overall body measurements have dropped considerably! I am not hungry, have increased energy ..."

"I have achieved great results without changing anything in my daily routine...."

"After 3 months I am thrilled to have lost a total of 9cm around my waist and dropped a dress size...."

180 Day Money Back Guarantee
Try OsoLean™ for 180 Days. If after following the OsoLean™ Plan for up to 180 days you are not satisfied with results, receive 100% of your money back!

To sum up:

OsoLean™ Powder:

Advanced protein peptide technology
All-natural with no synthetic additives
No sweeteners
Improves the lean mass to fat ratio
Provides essential minerals and nutrients
Calcium - 56% daily value
Protein - 40% daily value
Contains magnesium and phosphorus
Easy to use - simply mix twice daily in your favourite beverage

You'll also be able to access part of an educational program for those who are serious about losing that weight.

Absolutely nothing to lose but your fat.

It's Healthy
It's Safe
It's Natural
It Burns Fat
No Nasty Side Effects
It's Guaranteed
It's the Shape of Things to Come

Osolean Testimonials

2009-05-13T11:30:00.000+10:00

Here are some testimonials from normal women in Australia.

Measure Ups

2009-05-12T09:26:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Shedding weight - on line

2009-05-11T11:08:00.000+10:00

If you search for Osolean on Youtube - there are a number of videos which map the journey of other people - just like you and I who are on this product. Here is the first video from a lass who has great results - and she is just so 'normal' - which for most of us - makes it so much easier to connect with

The New You

2009-05-10T10:57:00.000+10:00

So it would seem that we CAN say what the product that we are using is.... so here goes...

This product and program has been developed using ground breaking technology along with a simple to follow eating and fitness plan that will see those centimetres disappearing from your waist, hips, chest and thighs –

This lean program does what most diets cannot – it improves the lean muscle to fat ratio.

A Program that Works!

Simply choose a low GI eating plan and regular activity, and
Enhance the results from your efforts with the benefits of our new technology.

Experience the Benefits of:

• Losing 3 times more fat than lean muscle
• Increasing your lean muscle
• Absorbing more calcium
• Decreasing your appetite

Meaningful Fat Loss:
Fat loss that’s healthy for your body & sustainable...

It's all about tossing your scales and trusting your tape measure!

Losing fat and improving lean muscle will change size in cm more than weight in kg.
This is about dropping dress sizes, tightening your belt another notch or getting into that pair of jeans again.
Understand your body's physiology, and work with it to keep slim, trim and in shape.

It's like having a 'healthy' secret weapon to Turn the Fat Switch Off!

Measure ups

2009-05-06T21:04:00.001+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Measure ups

2009-04-27T21:03:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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My last two weeks

2009-04-23T20:50:00.002+10:00

My last two weeks have been a struggle, I must admit. I am tempted sooo much by sweet things, I'm craving them all the time!! I have tried to get back on track, have started the Wii Fit again and we are paving the rest of the driveway. My poor fingertips (from lifting pavers, no prints left, lol)....My measurements haven't altered, so thats one good thing, at least they didn't go up!! Although I am feeling a little bloated around the stomach. Same 'ol problem, I don't drink enough water, so have bought myself a water bottle and aim to carry it wherever I go. I have started taking the product again, I feel it will stop me craving the sweets. As it was school holidays, we went to the movies twice, so of course you need munchies too nibble on, so I did treat myself to a small bag of lollies. My aim is to shed some more weight this week, so far I have shed 40cm from my body. So that is a great feeling and still have 7 months to reach my goal, so definitely achievable. Until next week...

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-04-07T21:50:00.001+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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Another week down

2009-04-01T16:52:00.002+10:00

Well I have had a better week, shed 1/2 kilo from putting it on last week. I am still feeling tired in the mornings and therefore can't drag myself out of bed to do the Wii Fit. And it also didn't help my son took the batteries...no excuse though. So have new batteries and plan to get started tomorrow..Haven't eaten too many naughties...tried to drink more water and eat my vegies. I have actually decided to have a break form the product...give my body a break and then start up again in a couple of weeks. Still going to watch what I eat and exercise...see how I go??

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-03-31T21:50:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. ie. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-03-24T21:49:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. ie. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Motivation is the key

2009-03-24T10:05:00.004+10:00

Well after last week letting loose on the diet, I was determined to 'behave' this week. So I didn't eat as many sweet things, I did have some, my portion was just smaller. Had my smoothie for breakfast, sandwich for lunch and ate more vegies for dinner, snacked on nuts, fruit and the occasional naughty, lol. Unfortunately my weight went up today and measurements are the same. So I think I need to drink more water each day and get rid of those damn chocolate berries!! So that is my aim, to drink 1 1/2 litres to 2 litres of water each day and do more exercise.

One positive, I dropped an order off to a lady on Saturday, who I have not seen since January. Her comment as she opened the door was " Gee Jo, how much weight are you going to lose??" Of course my comment was a lot more yet!! So it is always nice when someone notices, even though I feel the same, it is workingand people are noticing!! So that helps keep my motivation going, I will be a size 14-16 by Christmas!! So never give up, tomorrow is a new day!!

Falling WAAAAAY off track

2009-03-22T19:15:00.006+10:00

The last few days have been a bit of a tussle for me and I have fallen way off the eating plan I have. I am not looking forward to Tuesday and the measure up as I know there is very little chance of seeing lower numbers and am preparing myself for it to even go up.

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I understand that about now is the time that the universe - your God, your will is tested with your new choices with food and your eating plan.. but I have fallen off the proverbial wagon... and its hard to scrabble back on board.

Raw Food Journey is the blog I have committed to in posting every day,everything that passes my lips. Its been a great tool as I feel I have a responsibility to remain truthful and fess up with everything - even when its been embarrassing and really naughty. Its been a great strength for me to draw on as I don't want the pain of having to write bad things down.

I had hoped that this site would also be a place where the others within the body shaping group , could share their thoughts, recipes, strategies, celebrate their journey,and draw on the feedback and support of others during this time.

I certainly know that when I reach my goal and people will want to know how I did it, what was going through my head and if I slipped up at all - that I can point them to my site and say - its all there - warts and all. Nothing is as disheartening to see someone reshape their body and then hear that it had been really easy for them, that 'all they did was......" and then feel that there is no way that you could ever do what they had done.. so you just give up.. you never try it and you remain feeling like crap. I know - I have been on a diet for over 20 years - varying successes - but never really been successful. This has been the only time that it has really worked. I am desperate for it to work not only for myself - but for other people and I want to share my journey, my failures and my successes - warts and all. I want people to say - hell - if SHE can do it and boy - look at her - anyone can do it.

JoJo has been great in sharing her story - her ups and downs - and she will serve as a great ambassador to both her friends and those on the net looking for answers. Anyway - I do hope that more of the gang feel confident enough to start to share their journey.

till Tues I guess...

My week

2009-03-18T20:38:00.002+10:00

Well another week gone, and I have to admit, it wasn't a good one. I was lacking motivation this week and I have been really tired, just wanting to sleep in and not get up and do the Wii Fit, the cool mornings haven't helped. Good to snuggle into the blankets. I haven't exercised on the Wii Fit for over 2 weeks now and got the munchies really bad this week. Just eating those 'sweet things', which is my weakness. I had 6 pikelets with jam and cream on Sunday morning, my breakfast in bed watching dvd's. I know I had too many but they tasted soooo good. Haven't eaten my vegies this week either and bit slack on the water too. And those dreaded chocolate covered berries...

I cooked a roast chicken and vegie on the weekend, the only thing is I ate 4 pieces of pumpkin, again it tasted sooo good. Maybe it was just a week where I needed these, my body was obviously craving these. ( Well thats what I think, LOL) So I guess it is important to have a little of everything we like and not deny ourselves or feel guilty when we do splurge! A friend said today, we have to 'live'. It is just important to find that balance...

So I wasn't expecting any results in the measurements. The cms didn't alter this week, I lost 300g, which is nothing really. But the good thing is I didn't gain after my splurges!!

I am back on track today, I came home after dropping the kids at school and mowed the lawn. Tomorrow back into the Wii Fit, eating my vegies and drinking that water. I am extremely happy to have lost 37.5cms off my body so far and drop a dress size ( 20 to an 18, nearly a 16) since Christmas. I have given myself until December to be a size 14 - 16, if I suceed better than this, than that is an extra bonus. This is a life change, I don't ever want to be a size 20 again!!

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-03-17T21:48:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. ie. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-03-10T21:47:00.000+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. ie. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Any advice for anyone who wanting to start this journey?

This weeks achievement

2009-03-10T20:04:00.003+10:00

Well another week gone. I took my friend out to dinner on Sunday to Hogs Breath Cafe. I had steak with calamari rings, mashed potato, vegies and cheese sauce. Then for dessert we had a banana, strawberry and caramel slice with ice cream. The food was so yummy, it was a thoroughly enjoyable night, good food and good company. Nice to get out and have some adult time away from the kids!!

Monday I went to a Nutri Metics party and afterwards we had mud cake with cream....mmmm
And I've been a bit slack and only did the Wii Fit once this week. So I wasn't expecting any change this week, but to my amazement, I shed 1cm off my bust and 3cm off my arms (which have gone up every week, due to muscle increasing from digging that driveway,lol) and shed nearly a kilo. So I just want to prove to you, you can enjoy 'life' and still shed those kilos while using this amazing product. You just have to find a balance...so yes we all have cravings and eat things we know we shouldn't, but the next day you just get back on track with the healthy choices.

So yes it is okay to indulge every now and again, we only get one chance at life, so enjoy every day. This is a lifestyle change not a 'diet'. It may take most of this year to get to where I want to be with my weight, but hey I have another 50+ years to enjoy this body I am re-shaping.

What if I muck up?

2009-03-07T22:03:00.000+10:00

So what? what if you eat a Mars Bar - or tuck into a plate of chips.. guess what? Its called living.

just don't beat yourself up and stop - that's what most people do.. and then they never get the results they were so desperate to achieve.

By now most of us have shared our journey and our body reshaping... This post is to let you know that we ALL take a swerve off the track.. and we just kept going.

the best thing is - that with this product we are using - it all evens out - roughly - and we STILL are reshaping, shedding weight... how amazing is that?

so comments please..

whats the naughtiest thing you ate or did... and what was the result?

My eating habits

2009-03-05T09:13:00.002+10:00

I have now been taking this great product since Christmas Eve, so just over 2 months. I enjoyed my Xmas, we had pavlova, caramel tarts, lollies, etc. And my mum made me a Christmas cake, so of course I had to eat it!! Most people gain weight over Christmas, I actually shed 6cm and lost a kilo!!

So since Xmas, I have now shed 33.5cm off my body and 3kg. It is so nice when someone comments on how I've lost weight, because really I feel no different. Yes I have dropped a dress size and can nearly fit into clothes I haven't worn for 8 years. (Yes, it is also a bit sad I have had these favourites in my closet for 8 years!! LOL)

I was a chocoholic and loved drinking milk, but I gave these up because I really wanted this to work (for good). I want to be wearing a beautiful strappy number for my daughters graduation in December. Since taking this product, I don't even crave chocolate. Every time I went to the shop I would buy chocolate, even if it was twice a day, everyday. Now I just walk past this aisle with no temptation whatsoever.

I allow myself treats, every night since starting, I have had a mango with Light and creamy ice cream for dessert. I did this because I was going from eating probabaly 3 blocks of chocolate a week to none, so slowly weaning myself off these addictions was best for me. And this week I have had no ice cream. If the kids have cooked muffins, patty cakes, slices, I have one (before it would be two or three).
I have cereal, toast or a smoothie for breakfast. I try to eat fruit for morning tea, today I had a gingerbread cookie, a flavoured tuna sandwich for lunch, meat, chicken or fish with vege for dinner, ice cream for dessert. I constantly snack on grapes, yogurt, cheese slices, nuts. As I know this will keep my metabolism going during the day. Most days I find its lunchtime and I haven't eaten, because my appetite has been suppressed.

This is a lifestyle change, we need to still enjoy life!! Just find a balance, good food is sooo yummy, who can resist!! It all about control, you can have your favourites, just a smaller portion...and then balance it out the next day with healthier choices.

What do you normally eat?

2009-03-04T21:51:00.001+10:00

By now people are asking us - what is it that you are doing? wow you look fantastic.. etc.

Its wonderful to get these compliments - however - most people then say - oh you must be starving yourself, you must have cut out everything nice - I could never do that...

so everyone.... please post your comments below

what is in your 'normal' eating habits?
what advice would you give to anyone thinking about joining us - or asking us for more info on what on earth we are doing to shed SOOOO much weight.

oh- and we can't actually TELL you what the product that we are using is - company rules... but as always - if you are interested - email us and contact us for further info.. you won't be disappointed.

Mixed Bean and Rice Salad

2009-03-04T12:27:00.000+10:00

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked and cooled brown rice
1 can four bean mix
1 cup green beans, cooked or fresh
½ bunch parsley chopped
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tblspns extra virgin olive oil
2 tblspns vinegar
1 tblspn whole grain mustard
1 spanish onion, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix together gently
Season and taste with salt and pepper

Variations Sprinkle with crumbled light fetta cheese

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-03-03T21:21:00.003+10:00

So - its that time of week again!

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please share with all our readers and fans your week. You don't need to give actual measurements - but perhaps an amount you have shed from a specific area - or an overall amount since you started.

Please comment below and when you do

state your name
how long you have been doing this program
the amount you have shed THIS week
the amount you have shed overall.

Plus any hints or tips or insights on how your week has been.. ie. have you been naughty? have you hit the gym hard or just felt flat - or bouncy??

Week 6 achievement

2009-03-03T13:26:00.003+10:00

Today I have shed 1/2 cm off my hips. I had a few drinks on the weekend, tolberone's (cream and Kahlua based) and thoroughly enjoyed chocolate covered blueberries. The most important thing is I didn't gain any weight. The most important thing is I am living 'life'. There is going to be times when I will be tempted by all those yummy foods, but I will learn to get back on track the next day. Which I have done by eating fruit and vegies. It has been really hot the last few days so exercise hasn't been regular, but I made sure I did something and not just sit around all weekend. And yesterday my son and I mowed the lawn.

Today I showed the girls the Wii Fit, well worth the money!! I was a bit hesitant at first when my daughter bought it, simply because I was embarassed in front of the kids, but now I love it, I get up at 6am, exercise for half an hour, then get the kids up for school. I do hula hoop, boxing and then 10 mins free step while watching TV, maybe some balance exercises. The Wii Fit keeps track of your weight, BMI, Wii Fit age, you can set yourself a weight loss goal, how often you exercised. So check it out, it is sooo much fun, and you really don't realise you're exercising!!

Low GI Chicken Fried Rice

2009-03-01T22:25:00.003+10:00

Ingedients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 pinch salt
¾ cup brown rice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¾ cup sliced celery
1 cup mushrooms
2 carrots, diced
2 spring onions
¼ cup soy sauce
2 cups bean sprouts

Directions
Bring 1 ¼ cups of the chicken stock, rice and salt to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with fork and set aside.
In a wok heat sesame oil over medium high heat and cook chicken and mushrooms for about 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Add spring onions, carrot, celery, and cooked rice.
Cook, stirring for 2 minutes, to combine.
Add remaining chicken stock and soy sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
Add bean sprouts and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Chicken san choy bau

2009-03-01T22:13:00.002+10:00

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon peanut oil
500g chicken mince
4 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup bean sprouts
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 iceberg lettuce

Method:
Prepare the lettuce by cutting out the stem and pulling off leaves. The outer ones are too big and soft, keep for a salad; use the lettuce cups closer to the heart of the lettuce. Wash gently and use a lettuce spinner to dry. You will need 2-3 cups per person.
Heat peanut oil in a hot frying pan and brown the chicken mince. Add fish sauce, soy sauce and lemon juice, cook for one minute.
Remove from heat and stir through bean sprouts and coriander leaves.
Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce cups and serve immediately.
Alternatively, if you don’t mind spillage, serve the chicken mixture in a large bowl on the centre of the table and let everyone fill their own lettuce cups.
Notes:
·Finely chopped water chestnuts also add a nice crunch to this dish.
· Fish sauce is, well, smelly like fish, but adds the lovely flavour to san choy bau and other Thai dressings.

Sweet Potato Salad

2009-03-01T20:27:00.002+10:00

Here is my recipe for a Sweet Potato salad which is sure to be a favourite at BBQs. Its a much lower GI value than your normal potato salad and because there isn't any dressing - low in fat. This can be served as a meal in itself as the lentils and beans make it a very filling and healthy dish.

Variations include the addition of several handful of baby spinach and /or a block of creamy feta cheese cut up into tiny cubes. ( This is particularly nice as it serves as the 'mayonnaise' or dressing.)

I large sweet potato - cut into about 1 cm cubes ( smallest looks best - but big chuncky ones work too)
boil this until cooked but still firm - don't over cook or when its mixed up it goes mushy.
1 can of brown lentils - drained
1 can mixed beans - drained

4 onions - cut into rings - fry on BBQ so it is caramelised and brown. ( and has that gorgeous smell and taste)

leave all ingreditent to cool and then mix roughly.
Squeeze 1 lemon into mix and add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Yummo!!

The Product

2009-02-28T21:55:00.001+10:00

what is that 'stuff' you are taking?

Well - its a new and advanced protein powder that will help shed weight and keep it off. Its nothing like all the other weight loss powder blends you've tried - guarenteed.

It uses a specially formulated whey protein derivative that actually includes peptides. Peptides are amino acids that help your body maintain it's lean muscle while losing fat.

This is exactly what you want to do to get that toned, lean look. Sometimes muscle is lost during a weight loss program - that's not attractive and it's not healthy. You want to keep all of the muscle and lose the fat. That's what it does. It's not about how many kgs or pounds you lose - it's about how much fat you lose and how much lean muscle you keep.

This product utilizes an exclusive patented process in which specific parts of whey protein, peptides are separated out and then concentrated into a formula that is geared towards fat loss. The peptide formula is combined with minerals from the whey and together, they make this specific powder.

You mix the powder with a drink - juice, milk, coffee, meal replacement drinks or water, or food twice a day. If you drink it, you should use it 20 minutes before your morning and evening meals. If you prefer, you can sprinkle the powder directly onto your food. I think I will let the people who are using it to comment on its taste - suffice to say - we all have our own ways of taking it!

Probably the most outstanding thing about this product is that it truly targets fat and leaves the lean muscle intact. This is because the peptides, which are separated from the whey, are free to work in the way they work best, and they are also concentrated in a high level for optimal efficiency.

As you lose the fat, but keep the muscle, your metabolism will increase. This is an obvious benefit because as your metabolism increases, your body will burn fat and calories more efficiently and quickly.

This product is instrumental in telling your brain that your body is satisfied with less food. When you take it before your meal, or even with it, you will have a feeling of being full faster - leading you to eat less. So, besides attacking fat, it's also helping to curb your appetite.

Over a short amount of time, you'll notice that you're shedding fat and your clothes are getting loose - a sure sign that this product is working. With moderate exercise, you will be ensuring better health, and delivering another blow to fat while building muscle. The result is going to be a leaner healthier body that is more resistant to many types of disease including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, and looks great.

So the bottom line is - this is not a replacement meal - its something you take just before a meal - to help you not pig out - plus it raises your metabolism and burns fat. wow - how good is that?

Another unexpected, but welcome effect that this product has is that it can give you added energy, help you sleep better and generally feel better. And these effects spill over into the rest of your life. Research has shown that people who get good nights sleep are generally healthier and leaner with increased energy.

I know many of us can certianly say YES! to all of these claims - we are living proof...

go - on - ask us more about this! ( but we can't say what the product is or the company name here on this blog... sorry...)

Unlimited Vegies

2009-02-24T13:51:00.002+10:00

I have come across a list of vegies that can be eaten in unlimited quantities and as often as required during the day. They are not restricted to the main meal. I cook up a big pot ( enough for a few days) and nibble on these when I feel hungry.

Asparagus, Avocado (1/2 per day), artichoke, green beans, bean sprouts, beetroot ( not canned), broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chilli, choko, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, lettuce, leek, marrow, mushrooms, onion, snow peas, silverbeet, spinach, spring onion, squash, tomato, turnip, radish and zucchini.

Try adding some herbs, spice or curry to add to the flavour..

Jo's week

2009-02-24T13:46:00.002+10:00

Well I thought this was going to be a week where I platued as I didin't eat many vegies and was a bit slack on drinking water. But I did my measurements this morning and was shocked that I had lost 8cm off my body!! I lost 4cm off my hips, 2cm off my waist, and 1cm off each leg. And I think it is important to know I am shedding the weight but still enjoying 'life'. If I feel like something, eg a cookie, or two, or three, LOL.I have it and just get back on track the next day. You have to enjoy life, just be sensible about it and not feel guilty if you do have something high in fat or sugar. Tommorrow is a new day.....

Low GI recipes

2009-02-24T13:33:00.003+10:00

Hi there, if you go to the following link, there is 10 000 recipe's for low GI food. I personally like the ones with a few ingredients, having 5 kids to look after, I don't have the time for complex recipe's, but you may prefer different recipe's to me. So have a look, enjoy!!
http://recipefinder.ninemsn.com.au/recipes/low-gi/

Jo Jo

This Weeks Low G.I Recipe

2009-02-24T12:23:00.002+10:00

Chocolate Applesauce Muffins LOW GI
You just can’t imagine how light and moist and tasty these muffins are unless you try them! Any nutritionist would agree that eating one of these as an occasional treat is 781 kJ (186 calories) well spent.
½ cup butter¾ cup white sugar1 egg, plus 1 egg white½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened1½ cups natural applesauce1¾ cups wholemeal flour1 tspn baking powder1 tspn baking soda½ teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Grease and flour the muffin tin.
In a deep mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 1½ minutes at medium speed until smooth. Add in the egg, egg white and cocoa powder and mix for about 1 minute until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl frequently. Fold in the applesauce.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix by hand, about 60 or 70 strokes. Do not over mix.
Fill the muffin pan half to three-quarters full. Bake the large muffins for 22 minutes or the mini muffins for 15 minutes. Cool before removing from pan.
Makes 12 large or 48 mini muffins

Weekly Measure Ups

2009-02-24T08:02:00.002+10:00

Well, its that time again - and hopefully everyone is excited - not dreading this time of week - unlike other fad diet programs or shaming groups.

Pretty much everyone each week we have been meeting have had a substantial 'release' of fat and has just about been jumping out of their skins to share with everyone else.

Please post your comments below with :
your name
total inches or cms shedded
how you are feeling energy wise
any other thing about your journey you may have noticed.

It important to share these last two things in particular - as when you reach your goal - you will forget about the bad stuff - how you used to feel - and find it hard to remember feeling any other way but great.
Its also important to share here as not only people within our group will be interested in your progress - you can serve to inspire other people to take this journey with you.

Getting that BUZZ

2009-02-23T00:20:00.000+10:00

Last meeting we talked about the importance of getting our subconscious mind working towards achieving our goal, too. Because the subconscious can’t actually tell the difference from fact and vividly imagined fantasy, I want to suggest you do something a little ‘different’! It’s called a ‘buzz’.

In the book, “Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting”, the author Lynn Grabhorn talks about the power of POSITIVE SELF-TALK, done in a particular way – using a powerful, excited emotional state in which to do them.

Lynn talks about the fact that where we are today, and what we have in our life today, is the direct result of what we’ve said to ourselves (thought) and what we’ve said out loud in the past.
When we are thinking negative thoughts, we are vibrating negatively and bathed in negative energy. When that happens, we attract negatives into our life. The same is true in reverse, too.
When we’re thinking positive thoughts, we are vibrating positively and bathed in positive energy. And…we attract wonderful positive things into our life.
This is just as true for our weight and body size.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN SAYING TO YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT & SIZE ... AND FOR HOW LONG?

Lynn suggests we get ourselves into a positive state every day and she calls this positive state a “buzz”.

WHO’S EVER HAD A ‘DOWN’ MOMENT, OR A ‘BAD DAY’?

If you’re having a ‘down’ moment, it’s important to switch to a positive mindset quickly.

The first step is to “jump-start” yourself. And the quickest way to do that is to SMILE! Not a silly grin but a loving tender smile like your small child has just brought you their most cherished possession.

This will get your buzz started.

Once you’ve got that wonderful smile going (like an inner warm fuzzy), replace it with something stronger, like gratitude, enthusiasm, excitement. Choose the feeling that’s easiest for you to manufacture at will, and hold it for as long as you can.

Intensify that feeling as much as you can until you feel the physical shift of energy in your body.

Now, while you hold onto that positive emotion, talk out loud about what’s happening in your life, the fact that you have achieved a certain goal, what’s happening to you as a result and how wonderful you feel.

Doing this exercise every day for several minutes will bring it into your life more quickly. The more you do it, the longer you do it for, and more quickly you will speed up the manifestation of your dreams and goals into your life.

Comments anyone?

Recipes - Low G.I

2009-02-22T22:28:00.004+10:00

The Glycemic Index was developed in the 1980s, as a new method of classifying carbohydrate foods. This proved once and for all that all sugars are not absorbed quickly into the blood, and all starches are not absorbed slowly.

GI is a ranking (from 1 to 100) which measures the effect of a food on your blood-glucose level over the two hours after the food is eaten.

Understanding the GI is really simple

Carbohydrate foods that break down quickly during digestion, releasing glucose quickly into the blood stream, have a high GI with a value of 70 or more.
Carbohydrate foods that break down slowly, releasing glucose into the blood stream gradually, have a low GI with a value of 55 or less.
Carbohydrate foods that break down at a moderate pace, releasing glucose into the blood stream neither slowly or quickly, have a medium GI with a value of 56 to 69 inclusive.

The simplest way to use the GI every day for every meal is to simply substitute lower GI foods for the higher GI foods that you normally eat.

How low-GI contributes to weight control
High GI foods are bad for weight control for two reasons. Firstly, the glucose spikes stimulate hunger because you are getting that dramatic drop in glucose, 90 minutes to two hours after eating. By eating low GI foods you feel fuller for longer and are, therefore, not as likely to go searching for snacks every two hours.

Secondly, insulin is a storage hormone that stockpiles nutrients for later use by the body. A high-GI diet causes a lot of insulin to be produced and when you have too much insulin in your body too much of the time, it makes it easier to store fat and harder to burn it.

I invite submissions and links in the comments for favourite recipies for low G.I foods.

Weekly Measure Ups - first public one.

2009-02-18T09:51:00.000+10:00

So each week after our meeting, we talk about how much we have reshaped our bodies. On this blog, I will post up a weekly measure up and get everyone to add thier comments at the bottom.

I don't see anything on the scales as yet - and I guess many of us haven't - but I long forwent trusting that evil machine in anycase. There is something about it - the way it beeps so nonchalontly at you and then demands you wait for a certian time before you step onto it. THEN it flicks WAAAAAY past your weight and you feel like jumping off the roof, before it slowly clicks the numbers back to a number that has got to be wrong. nahh - I don't trust the little buggers.

We been all been told not to get on the scales ( but come on - we do anyway - just to see..I won't do that again in a hurry)

Its all to do with reshaping - thats good for me! who cares if the scales say one thing - man if I looked good - then the numbers be damned. Its all about sheding inches from all over the body.

so - We will not be putting the actual measurements here - just way too embarrassing and its private in anycase ( of course if you want to share it - go ahead) - but we will record what has been shed.

Introducing Annie

2009-02-17T21:08:00.004+10:00

Hi – I’ m Annie - I am a Mum, a Writer and a Thaumaturg ( what mother isn't?) I am passionate about community and social inclusion using my skills as a communicator ( you are never an "ex" teacher) to act as a catalyst between people, ideas and quality information.

To give you a bit of back ground about me - I have taken a sabbatical from paid employment to explore creative pursuits including writing. I draw on my years as a teacher and time in the corporate field to bring life experience to my eclectic style of writing. I have written speculative science fiction, feminist literature, romance, adventure and magazine articles exploring themes in mothering, feminism, spirituality and sharing my journey as a woman and mother – If you’d like to see my work – go here for the links.

I am currently involved with a number of collaborative writing projects in both fiction and non fiction, loving the challenge of being a section editor for TypeA Mom, a weekly Columnist for Write Anything as well as conducting workshops with community and speaking at key events.

In saying all of this – you can gather I like to be busy and kept challenged.. and I have allowed my fitness and health to slide over the years of being a mum and just simply being busy. I have always had challenges with my weight and have been on some sort of diet or fad for 25 years. I stacked weight on after my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent radiotherapy and just got worse and worse ever since.

The most ‘successful’ diet I went on was the black coffee and 2 apple diet – as much black coffee and water you can consume in a day and two apples. I lost nearly 15kgs on that – for my wedding.. and that I think was the start of the decline of my metabolism and insulin allergy.

I am nearing the big 40 birthday – in 6 months – and have made the decision I am not going to be fat and 40.

So – am willing now to do anything – to try anything to shed weight and get back on track. I have made my own accountability blog here where I record everything I eat and what I do. I'd love you to drop by sometime - give me some encouragement!

Accountability

2009-02-17T14:51:00.000+10:00

Hi

This is a public space for a group of committed women ( so far) who are serious about shedding unwanted weight and reshaping our bodies - FOR LIFE.

We have been meeting once a week for 4 weeks and today spoke a bit about being accountable to each other and about the power of keeping a diary or a journal of our journey. We decided that there were going be people who are going to want to know 'how you did it." and sometimes its hard to remember if you felt challenged - or what those challenges were when you are past them.

I have used a group site as an accountability measure for me for a number of other things - and have found you are more likely to keep going if you have others who are relying on you to do so.... especially if its so public - like the internet.....

This will be a central spot to put the recipes, hints and tips, and every week - for each of us write a little round up of our week - only a few sentences is necessary - no measurements are necessary - but an over all - eg..."I shed 1 inch this week - etc.. keeping everyone inspired and enthusiastic.

For the brave - you can post a before photo up if you want.

You can also note down what you eat - something that one member said struck a cord with me - people are going to want to know that this is NOT a fad diet - that you can live a normal life, eat normally etc - so by you noting this down - it will show others that they too can do this.

The only thing I will say is that we DO NOT mention the company name of the proudcts we are using nor the products names ANYWHERE. It is against company policy for anyone to do this..so we don't want to get into trouble.

this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference to not only your own but others lives by leading by example.

For anyone interested in finding out more about the products we are using, I will set up a seperate email address for individual enquiries and will NOT discuss anything publically in comments or on this blogspot.