Sleeping Your Way to Weight Loss

Can catching Z’s help you drop lbs?

You've been working at shedding that last five pounds for months, and nothing seems to work. You cut back on the amount of calories you eat, work out twice a day, and say no to every sweet temptation that has passed your way. So why do those extra pounds keep such a firm grip on your hips? It could be your unwillingness to hit the hay.

That's right. According to legit medical research, spending an ample amount of time getting shuteye is essential to helping your body get rid of those unwanted pounds. Wondering how it works? Prepare to be amazed.

Getting Hormonal

Inside your body are all kinds of hormones that are responsible for doing all sorts of things. Two of these hormones, leptin and ghrelin*, have a stronghold on your appetite. In other words, if these two hormones decide to make you feel hungry, you're going to feel hungry. They work by causing you to feel hungry (ghrelin) and informing your brain that you've had enough to eat (leptin).

While these hormones function quite well most of the time, a lack of sleep can result in your leptin levels to plummet and your ghrelin levels to rise. As a result, you feel hungry more than you ought and your brain never has a clue that you've had enough to eat. When this happens, you can only imagine the damage that can be done to all the hard work you've put into looking your best.

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Re: final script or is that overkill?

Hi Theo

Were you sending out that last script from last night, or are we pretty much good to go?

I think the only change from the printed script from Tuesday night was that we are all ringing the bowl when we're done speaking, then there's music, and when the music stops, the next person starts, correct?

Thx

Eileen

 

Re: The Big Breakfast Diet

Thanks, Theo

This is a premise I have read in a few different books.  I definitely have found I eat less later in the day when I have a decent breakfast that includes adequate protein (egg, cheese) and some carbs.  It really works.

Eileen

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Subject: The Big Breakfast Diet

How to lose weight by loving the most important meal of the day.

You know it's the most important meal of the day, but your busy schedule keeps you from getting a good breakfast every morning.

However, one fairly new diet insists that if you make the most important meal of the day the most calorie-laden meal of the day, you may be able to lose weight.

Think it's an idea birthed by the cereal and milk industry? Read on to learn how this early morning diet is supposed to work and whether it can give your body a weight-dropping wake-up call.

Look for 600

The main step of getting into the Big Breakfast Diet is to eat a breakfast with about 600 calories. To make sure your big breakfast goes for the distance, you'll want to fill up on plenty of carbohydrates (Atkins dieters, beware!) and protein. Then, get a move on your day.

According to the folks who praise the Big Breakfast Diet (and those who invented it), eating a substantial breakfast does more than fuel you through the day. It keeps you full until the day is over, effectively keeping you from going after high-calorie snacks that don't do much for your good health. And avoiding temptation is something anyone can appreciate.

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Healthy Eating,

Theo Tilton

The Big Breakfast Diet

How to lose weight by loving the most important meal of the day.

You know it's the most important meal of the day, but your busy schedule keeps you from getting a good breakfast every morning.

However, one fairly new diet insists that if you make the most important meal of the day the most calorie-laden meal of the day, you may be able to lose weight.

Think it's an idea birthed by the cereal and milk industry? Read on to learn how this early morning diet is supposed to work and whether it can give your body a weight-dropping wake-up call.

Look for 600

The main step of getting into the Big Breakfast Diet is to eat a breakfast with about 600 calories. To make sure your big breakfast goes for the distance, you'll want to fill up on plenty of carbohydrates (Atkins dieters, beware!) and protein. Then, get a move on your day.

According to the folks who praise the Big Breakfast Diet (and those who invented it), eating a substantial breakfast does more than fuel you through the day. It keeps you full until the day is over, effectively keeping you from going after high-calorie snacks that don't do much for your good health. And avoiding temptation is something anyone can appreciate.

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Healthy Eating,

Theo Tilton

Exercising in the A.M.

How getting up early gives you the advantage.

When the sun begins peaking over the horizon, you shouldn't be burying your head underneath a pillow, praying it will get dark and turn into night again. Instead, you should take advantage of the early hours to get in an hour of exercise. Why? Because the benefits far outweigh your desire to sleep in a bit.

Benefit #1: You'll Lose Weight

Exercising during any time of the day is proven to help you obtain and maintain a healthy weight. However, recent research hints that exercising in the morning gives your weight-loss goal an extra push. How's it do this? By improving your life a few ways all at once.

The first change is that working out during the first few hours of the day helps you sleep better, whereas working out in the evening can actually make it more difficult to sleep at night. Since healthy sleep habits assist your weight-loss goals, it only makes sense to want better sleep. Working out in the morning also helps your metabolism to get high early on in the day and stay there throughout your day. In addition, exercising early puts you in a healthy mindset from the moment you wake up, helping you make better decisions later in the day.

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Lose Lots of Weight (Safely)

Need to shed 100 pounds? You don't have to go into the operating room.

Everybody has a different plan for losing weight. But no matter what diet pro you ask, they'll all agree on a few tips that will help you lose lots of weight without putting your health in jeopardy.
So if you're ready to transform your body into the sleek and slim shape you've been dreaming about, start reading and prepare to change your life.

Get Medical Before, During, and After

Losing lots of weight shouldn't be done alone. You'll need the support of your physician as you're on your journey. There are many reasons to stay in touch with your doctor throughout the weight-loss process. First, your physician can work with you to determine which weight-loss strategies will best meet your needs. Your doctor can also help you adjust to your new body. If you've been living with lots of extra weight for a long time, the weight-loss process can be shocking to your body. By keeping your doctor by your side, you'll be able to make sense of any unexpected reaction your body may have to thinning down.

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Breakfast is Boring

This morning I was sitting in front of my computer struggling to come up with a catchy title for this. I was thinking - yet again - about stressing the importance of breakfast to you.

So as I sat there trying to be clever I mumbled out loud, "Breakfast is boring."

And there you have it. That's exactly how I came up with this title. But do NOT take this message lightly.

You see, I know you're heard it a million times before. "You have to eat breakfast." And I know it's not a super sexy message. But do you have any idea how many people I meet as a fitness professional that DO NOT eat breakfast? A lot. And do you have any idea how many of those people that don't eat breakfast are overweight? Pretty much all of them.

Look, I'm not crazy. I know you don't have much time in the morning. And I know many of you just aren't all that hungry right after you wake up.

So let's look at this another way. You get up each morning and go to work every day because you want a roof over your head and food on the table, right? Day after day after day you go to work because you want the RESULT of that effort.

Well, IF you want to burn fat, feel better and have more energy you WILL eat breakfast every morning. Period. End of discussion.

Some things are boring. Some things just have to be done to get the result you want. For those of you that want to burn fat all day long, breakfast is just one of those things.

Yours in health,

Theo Tilton

PS - Prograde Lean is a DELICIOUS chocolate meal replacement shake that I recommend to all my clients. It's the perfect solution to breakfast.

PPS – I am a Prograde Nutrition partner

A Good Easy Garlic Chicken

Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder and seasoning salt - then sautee and enjoy. Couldn't be easier! Great recipe for quick and easy meal, even for the pickiest eater!

Categories: Low Carb, Lunch, Low Calorie, Dinner, Sugar-Free, High Protein, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian

Here's What You Need

·       2 teaspoons garlic powder

·       1 teaspoon onion powder

·       3 tablespoons butter

·       4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

·       1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Instructions

1.      Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

2.      Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder.

3.      Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4, Calories: 214, Fat: 10.1g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 395mg, Carbohydrate: 1.7g, Protein: 27.6g

Weekend Retreat

"Discovery In Paradise"

A Weekend Retreat for You

January 13-15, 2011

Begin the New Year with a Fresh Start for Your Mind, Body and Spirit!

THIS EVENT IS "ALL WELCOME" FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING OUR LOVELY LOCALS!

Be Sure To Register Early...only 25 spaces!

Alexander's Guesthouse

Key West Florida 800-654-9919

Your vacation is waiting for YOU!

This retreat weekend package price $385 will include:

• all juices and raw food meals provided (to cleanse the body)
• morning meditation sessions (clear the mind)  
• all development workshops (new ideas for the new year)  
• 2 vibrational crystal bowl group healing sessions (clear the body)  
• restorative/gentle group yoga session (healing/stretching movements)  
• Evening outdoor movie by the pool (inspiring movies to relax to)

The price does not include lodging.

Visit us out on TRIPADVISOR...where ALEXANDER'S was rated "Excellent" by 180 travelers!!

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Fit or Fat?

What should you set your eyes on?

If you watch much television or read many fitness magazines, you may think that becoming ripped is the goal of anyone who works out. But should that really be the goal of your exercise routine?
Ever wondered how to view the division between fit and fat? You're not alone.
Understanding Overweight and Obesity
Ideally, every person will weigh the proper weight that allows him or her to function well during the day. Since being underweight or overweight can do significant damage to the body's organs, bones, and joints, obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight is paramount to overall good health.
However, as very few people in the developed world are underweight, the primary issue people face with regard to their weight is being overweight or even obese. In some parts of the world - the United States of America primarily - the number of people who weigh more than they ought has grown to such numbers that an epidemic has been declared.
When an individual's body mass index (BMI is a measure of body fat based on a comparison of your height and weight) is 25 or higher, the individual is deemed overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Falling into either category greatly increases an individual's risk for diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and countless other diseases.
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Making Exercise Fun

What you can do to have a better time in the gym and reap better results.
Exercise routines, like everything in life, can become a bit too routine. After a while, working out can seem more of a chore than anything, and when this happens, it becomes difficult to muster up the will to get to the gym. But working out doesn't have to be dull and lifeless. With some fun-boosting steps, you can add some new life to your routine and cause you want to get in the gym more often.
Wondering what you can do to put a smile on your face when you're under the barbell or in aerobics class? Wonder no more!
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The Healthy Food Trap

Recently from Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit Newsletter…

Do you eat healthy, exercise regularly and yet haven't been able to achieve your goal weight? You're not alone.

You've fallen into the healthy food trap. This is the faulty belief that as long as the food you're eating is healthy then you don't have to worry about portion size.

Weight loss always has and always will be a numbers game. If you eat more calories than you burn, you'll gain weight - even if those calories are healthy.

Reduce the size of your portions and watch as the weight falls off.

-Theo Tilton

You've Got a Right to Say, "No!"

Even though it's hard to say it to a friend, "No" doesn't mean the end of your friendship.
If one is the loneliest number, "No" is the loneliest word. However, if you're going to exist on planet Earth, you've got to learn how to use this tiny word - even when the person asking the question is your friend. Here's how to get a better handle on "No."

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FW: Alexander's Guesthouse "Discovery In Paradise Weekend Retreat" Jan 13-15, 2011

Attention ... I will be teaching a couple workshops and coaching morning meditations at this wellness retreat in beautiful Key West Florida...

Call today and reserve a spot! 

"Discovery In Paradise" A Weekend Retreat for You January 13-15, 2011   Begin the New Year with a Fresh Start for Your Mind, Body and Spirit!   THIS EVENT IS "ALL WELCOME" FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING OUR LOVELY LOCALS!   Be Sure To Register Early...only 25 spaces! Alexander's Guesthouse Key West Florida 800-654-9919 Your vacation is waiting for YOU!       This retreat weekend package price $385 will include: all juices and raw food meals provided (to cleanse the body) morning meditation sessions (clear the mind)  all development workshops (new ideas for the new year) 2 vibrational crystal bowl group healing sessions (clear the body) restorative/gentle group yoga session (healing/stretching movements) Evening outdoor movie by the pool (inspiring movies to relax to) The price does not include lodging.        Visit us out on TRIPADVISOR...where ALEXANDER'S was rated "Excellent" by 180 travelers!!  ALEXANDER'S GUESTHOUSE KEY WEST FLORIDA   800-654-99119 info@alexanderskeywest.com                             www.alexanderskeywest.com                                        Forward this email to a friend                                                   Unsubscribe / Change Profile

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Banish Flabby Arms

Think it's impossible to turn your saggy underarms into sleek, toned arms? Time to change your thinking and tone up your triceps!

Do you dread wearing sleeveless evening gowns? Wish your swimsuit covered your arms down to your elbow? Fear waving to family and friends when they're leaving town? Then it's time for you to get rid of those flabby underarms! To make it happen, you've got to do five things.

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A Healthy Mind = Healthy Body,
Theo Tilton

Thin from 40 to 60

Beating the odds and maintaining a healthy figure throughout middle age.
Gaining weight during middle age is only natural, right? Wrong. If you dread the pounds of midlife, cheer up! With the right attitude and an appropriate diet and exercise regiment, you may be able to keep your youthful figure and good health for a healthy start to your silver and golden years.

Weighing Responsibility
Midlife weight gain is unfortunately very common. There are definite factors working against you as you age. Besides fluctuating hormone levels, your metabolism begins to slow down. This means it takes more work to burn the calories you consume. Another problem is that most adults lose between 30 and 50 percent a pounds of muscle each year. The smaller your muscles are, the fewer the calories you are able to burn. Weight gain during your midlife is also a danger to your health as it increases your risks for a range of serious medical conditions from diabetes to heart disease to Alzheimer's disease.

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Kissing (or Kicking) Unwanted Pounds Goodbye

Got some extra pounds hanging around? With the right steps, you can get rid of them and get on with a thinner, fitter life.

Pounds, pounds, go away, come again another day! If only losing weight were as easy as singing this simple rhyme over and over. Though shedding unwanted pounds is a good deal harder than that, you can do it. Do the following four action items and you'll get rid of those unwanted and unsightly pounds faster than you can say fad diet.

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Sending you healthy healing truth,
Theo

Obesity: Nature Vs. Nurture

Are there answers to the great obesity debate?
For a long time, there was no question regarding the cause of obesity. It was accepted that people who did not watch what they eat and never got physical exercise were putting themselves at great risk for becoming overweight or obese. And then medical science stepped in, evaluated the various cause of obesity, and found that some people may be genetically disposed to becoming overweight or obese.

So what is the real answer? Is obesity brought on by genetics or what the individual eats and how much exercise he or she gets?

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Make the Most of Summer Foods

Before the sun goes down on the hot days of summer, be sure to soak up all the warm-weather foods you can.
During the summer, you have a lot of things to do. You've got to stay well hydrated, soak up some sun to get all that precious vitamin D, build a few sandcastles, and catch some waves. However, if you don't take advantage of the many great foods that grow in abundance during the warmer months, you're missing out.

What should you know about summer foods, and how can you incorporate them into your diet with greater ease? You're about to find out.

What to Know
Before you'll go off and buy all sorts of summer foods, you may need some convincing. So why should you take advantage of the foods that are so prevalent during the warmest days of summer? Try out these reasons to see how they taste.

They're Colorful: Nothing says summer like bright, fun colors! With that in mind, this is the time to add some spunk and beauty to your diet without having to add food coloring.

They're Healthy: In addition to being full of wonderful color, the fruits and vegetables that grow in such great abundance during the summer are also incredibly healthy. In fact, if you want to boost your diet's health rating, look for a wide variety of colors, and as mentioned above, there are never more colorful foods available than in the summer!

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Mean & Clean Burrito

Here's a healthy burrito recipe to sink your teeth into. Whole grains, lean protein and crunchy veggies make this a recipe that you'll come back to time and again. Serve with a side of your favorite salsa.
Servings: 1

Here's what you need...

• 1 sprouted grain, flourless tortilla
• 1 Tablespoon hummus
• 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup cooked black beans
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped (or baked tofu)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh corn kernels
• 2 Tablespoons chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup shredded arugula
• 3 cherry tomatoes, chopped
1. Warm the tortilla in a dry skillet. Spread the hummus evenly over the tortilla.
2. Top the tortilla with rice, beans, chicken and veggies.
3. Fold the two sides of the tortilla in over the filling, then flip up the bottom edge and roll tightly.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 380 calories, 7.8g fat, 45g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, and 31g protein.

Lies You Believe about Exercise

The truth will set you free…to exercise better!
Everyone falls prey to lies and myths on occasion. But if you buy into one of these and your exercise routine is affected by it, you could be in a world of danger. What lies may be affecting your ability to work out safely and with maximum results? Read on to find out.

Lie 1: Big Size = Big Strength
Okay, so the big guys are often rather strong (you won't see a lot of skinny folks lifting cars), but you don't have to be super beefy to be strong. Actually, too much muscle mass can make it difficult to perform certain activities. Instead of focusing on getting bigger, bigger, bigger, go for exercises that help you get in good shape, have good muscle definition, and retain your ability to move quickly.

Lie 2: Muscle Becomes Fat
Ever wished you could transform all of the fat around your midsection into rock-hard muscle? Of course you have. Unfortunately, you know you have to burn off the fat in order to make room for muscle. Likewise, the muscle you build up won't turn into fat when you stop working out. You just think it did, because any time you stop working out, you see unwanted pounds show up with such speed.

Lie 3: You'll Get His or Her Results
At every gym there are people with great bodies. Everything is where it should be and every muscle is well defined and shapely. To get the same results, you ask one of these model-looking individuals for the secrets to their picture-perfect bodies. You take careful notes and then attempt to mimic their every move in the gym. Unfortunately, what works for one person may not work for you. Every body is different and responds differently to various exercises. Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, try plenty of different workouts to find out what works best for you.

Lie 4: Tons of Gym Time, Awesome Results
If spending an hour or two in the gym five days a week is good for you, then spending five hours every day pushing your body to the max is even better - right? Wrong. Overtraining your muscles and not giving them any chance to rest can actually cause your muscles to begin breaking down and going away. On top of this, you also put your muscles at risk for some serious injuries if you spend too much time exercising - especially if you're doing the same movements over and over again.

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