WEIGHT LOSS
The Skinny on Losing Weight for Good
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic
proportions in this country. The health hazards of overweight are
enormous, and include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes,
high blood pressure, arthritis, certain types of cancer, hormone
imbalances, infertility, fatigue, and depression to name just a
few. Regardless of your age, it is worthwhile to achieve and
maintain a normal weight.
Causes of overweight are far more complex than simple overeating.
(Although this will cause overweight!). Nutrient deficiencies,
food allergies, low blood sugar, hormone imbalances, certain
medications (especially hormones), food addictions and
psychosocial issues can all play a role.
The “going line” from conventional medicine and nutrition
is to eat a diet high in unrefined carbohydrates. While
a few very high metabolism people and those who
exercise extensively can "get away with" this kind of diet, high
carbohydrate diets are actually the leading cause of overweight
and obesity. High carbohydrates in the diet also accelerate the
aging process and predispose to cancer, diabetes, heart disease
and autoimmune conditions, to name just a few.
There are two basic strategies for losing weight: one is to
decrease total calories, the other is to decrease total
carbohydrates. The best examples of both these diets are the
Pritiken and Atkins’ diets, respectively. Of
the two, a lower carbohydrate diet is healthier for many reasons.
No matter what type of weight loss diet you
choose, eating whole foods
is important. Refined foods are devoid of nutrients but high in
calories. Such foods provide enough calories to make one fat, but
not enough of the nutrients that allow metabolism to burn
brightly. When metabolism is low, you will continue to crave foods
in an attempt to find physical energy. The high-starch,
high-sugar
foods that give quick energy ultimately further deplete the body
of nutrients. The process becomes a vicious cycle.
If you need to lose weight, My
Super
Fast Diet is not only fast, it is also
extremely healthy. You've been told that fast weight loss is
unhealthy, but that's a Big Fat Lie. When done correctly, fast
weight loss can be incredibly healthy, both emotionally and
physically.
Of course,
if you have other physical imbalances such
as low thyroid function or a sluggish liver, these must be
addressed to ensure success. Some people can use herbs to increase
metabolism, but these can cause problems in people with high blood
pressure and so should be used judiciously with medical guidance.
“Miracle cures” for overweight are non-existent, although matching
the right diet and supplement program to the individual can
achieve what often appears "miraculous.”
Supplements such as the mineral chromium have been found to be
indispensable when a person is chromium deficient, but have little
effect when someone isn’t deficient. HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid) results in
some modest increases in overall weight loss, but the results of
this are weak at best. There is no “magic formula,” but again, the
results can seem like magic when we custom-tailor the program to
an individual.
Exercise is an important factor in weight loss, not only for its
calorie-burning benefit but also because it increases metabolism.
A muscular person at rest burns more calories than a fat person at
rest. Exercises also decreases appetite and increases
"feel good”
hormone levels. This serves as a natural appetite suppressant and
anti-depressant. Most people who are successful with weight loss
and long-term maintenance rely on exercise as an important part of
their program. As you'll learn in The Super
Fast Diet, it only takes 10-15 minutes per day of correctly
performed exercise to accomplish major metabolic and
weight-loss improvements.
In spite of the fact that reported long-term attempts at weight
loss have a high failure rate, the number of “successful losers”
in my practice is quite high. And these people have not only lost
excess weight, many of them have corrected their diabetes,
normalized their blood pressure, reversed their heart disease,
eliminated their arthritis and avoided a whole host of future
problems that overweight and obesity can cause.
If you are sincere in your desire to achieve and maintain a normal
weight, and do so in the most healthful, easiest way, I can show
you how. Not by any “cookie cutter” diet, but by an individualized
program that I guarantee will work for you if you will follow it.
(And I’m not talking about following starvation diets or eating
bland, strange food. You will like the way you can eat). If your
self-help measures and “other diets” have failed, give me a call
to schedule a telephone consult. I can help you lose weight
easily, healthfully, and once-and-for all.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Have a complete physical exam, including
blood work, if you have not had one in the past year. it is a good
idea to know your “starting place” as you begin your program. If
you are over 40, are more than 50 pounds overweight, or have a
history of heart disease, be sure that this includes and EKG.
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Exercise regularly, preferably daily. Begin with 15 minutes per
day of walking if you are more than 50 pounds overweight or are
not used to exercising. The "Super Fast"
exercise program as outlined in The Super Fast Diet will show
you how to get maximal benefit in minimal time.
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Drink 48 ounces of pure water daily. The blood becomes more
acidic as you break down fat; water helps to keep this dilute and
puts less stress on the kidneys.
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Watch my “Body/Mind Connection” video at least 3 times. This
tape will teach you how to use your thoughts to program yourself
for success. It will also show you where and how you may be
currently blocking your progress, and how to change that.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
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Maxi Multi Overweight people have at
least one, and usually many more, nutrient deficiencies. Plus,
dieting itself can contribute to deficiencies. Make sure that
you take an optimal potency multiple formula, not a minimal
potency formula.
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Multi-B-Complex: 1 cap, 2 times per day with meals
(If you are taking Maxi Multis for your multiple, the extra B
Complex vitamins are not necessary).
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CoQ10: 50mg, 1-3 times per day with meals
AND
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Hypericum (St. John’s Wort): 1 cap (450mg), 2 times per day
between meals
OR
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5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan (5-HTP): 1 cap, 3 times per day with meals
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
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L-Carnitine: 500-1,000mg, 2-3 times per
day with meals
- Treat any other organ system that scored “high” on the
Self-Health Questionnaire
With high cholesterol:
With low thyroid function:
With low adrenal function:
DR. MYATT’S COMMENT
Weight loss success is not difficult, it’s just a matter of
knowing the correct thing to do. Your health will benefit greatly
from achievement of a normal weight.
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