FFB- Food & Supplement Details

The moment we've all been waiting for. Read on...

Your goal is be nourished, keep insulin levels balanced, and stress low. This means you will have to do things differently to get the FFB you want.

To Do:
1)Look at your journal and find the date of your goal.
2)See a calendar that shows all the weeks from today to your goal date.
If you don't get started today to even think about making changes to your diet and lifestyle, you will get to that future date feeling, looking and weighing the same (or more) as you do today. You decide.
3)Make mental changes today even you don't change your diet until tomorrow or next week. See FFB Setup post.
4)Evaluate your supplements. Can you honestly say they're helping you a)relieve stress, b)move your body easier, c)gain mental clarity and focus, or d)burn fat and calories more efficiently? If not, stop wasting your time and money and replace them with products that actually work. Feel free to contact me to help you evaluate what you have.

Here's what I'm taking to give me everything a-d above...

AgelessXtra - Increases energy/reduces stress (staying productive is very important).
Rhythmatix - Increases oxygen flow and circulation (burns more calories).
MetaBurn - Burns fat more efficiently; Suppresses appetite; Balances hormones (yeah!)
MultiVitamin - We don't get everything we need from our foods no matter how good we eat, so this covers you.
Calcium Complex - A must for strong bones.
RegeniFree - Keeps muscles supple and reduces discomfort from your exercise routine. This is a great supplement for tight muscles and joint discomfort under any condition!
Univera makes the best quality supplements on the market today. Feel free to contact me to help you decide what would work best for you.

What to omit from your diet today - let's get this out of the way:
-dairy
-fast foods
-processed (boxed) foods
-cakes, cookies, pastries, pies
-sodas, juices

This is not forever, but it is right now and through your goal date. We'll talk about maintenance when we get there.

What to Eat - here's the good stuff!
-Veggies, fresh/frozen, and I don't mean salads = highly recommend a simple vegetarian cookbook
-Lean Meats, Fish
-Whole grains (read ingredients)
-Rice, brown rice pasta
-Nuts, seeds
-Almond or ricemilk (to replace dairy)
-frozen prepared foods okay if minimally processed (read ingredients)
-Fruit = fresh, ideally seasonal; frozen okay

I highly recommend a cookbook that features easy wholesome recipes that are mostly dairy-free. Soups and stews work beautifully to help you feel satisfied.

See you on Facebook for daily motivation and tips. Happy journey. This is going to be fun!

FFB - Setup

Here's the deal with me - I don't like calorie-counting, fat watching, or writing down everything I eat. Food is pleasure for me and I'd like to keep it like that.

My Specs: Weight 122lbs.
Goal: 112
Goal Date: Dec 1st
Current Exercise Routine: Pilates (2/week), Yoga (-1/week), Running (1-2/week)

Remember to follow me on FB for daily updates lizette.ayala

I know you're like me in that once you decide what you want, you do all that you can to get it, and this FFB Plan is no different. It takes planning, mindfulness, body-awareness and honest self-reflection. Stick with me and you'll see how very possible it will be for you to lose weight and keep it off, but most importantly, you'll feel healthy, vibrant and just damn great!

Here's the plan for those who are taking this trip...

1- Show Commitment: Tell people. 1 or more, or everyone on your FB Friends list ;)
2. Weigh in and decide how much you'd like to lose, and write it down on a dedicated notebook (get one). On a calendar, count out to 1lb. a week and figure your goal date.
2- Choose the type of exercises you like to do. Experiment if necessary... no need to get it right the first time. This will be an ongoing exploration... enjoy it. Shoot for 20-50mins of "me" time exercises 3-4days/week.
3-Schedule your exercises on your calendar, and write it down on your journal - the dates and times this week that YOU WILL do your exercises.
4. You want to be in charge or have some say in the grocery shopping and cooking of meals.
5. Practice mindfulness to get you started. Contact me for tips on how to be mentally prepared for positive change.
6. Consider hypnosis if feelings of deprivation, anxiety, or lack of motivation is too overwhelming.

Stay tuned for Food & Supplement Details

Fit and Fabulous Body - FFB

Let's go on a ride. I'm going to publish my journey through a 10pound weight loss, because I can, and I'd like to take you with me. I'll call it Fit and Fabulous Body, or FFB for short. Hop on...

I counsel people all the time (almost daily) on what to do to lose weight, so I figured I'd post my own experience to demonstrate firsthand. If you or someone you know wants to lose weight, but doesn't quite know where to start or needs motivation, send them over to this blog and have them follow me on Facebook where I'll post daily updates lizette.ayala

I know, I know 10lbs. doesn't seem like a lot, but it's not so much about the number of pounds as it is finding resources to support, encourage and motivate yourself through this time of drastic change. It's not going to be easy (nothing is), but it will be permanent change in the right direction to a FFB! Ready? Let's get to it.

A little background on what I DO and DON'T eat:
DON'T: Fast food, dairy, wheat or breads. How do I do it? Hypnosis... oh, yeah! A few sessions took my desire away from anything other than fresh, wholesome foods going on over 6yrs now. Not 100% of the time (no I'm not perfect) but about 80-90%, and that's good enough for me.

DO: a "clean" diet (has to be cooked). Rice, potato, veggies, meats, fish, fruit... lots of fruit, okay, perhaps too much fruit.

Biggest Issue: Busy! I overeat when I'm rushing from one task to another. This lack of mindfulness has not helped me lose the 10lbs. left after baby, and I can't keep using that as an excuse as the "baby" approaches her 3rd birthday! Managing 3 branches of my business, a pre-schooler and chores, I'm on the go from 4:30am to 9:30pm. Do I want to slow down? Nope. I love what I do and I want to do it all. So, it's going to be an interesting ride... sigh.

Support: This is a big one. Good quality supplements help to support your body all the time, but especially during a drastic change like weight loss. I only use one brand, and that's Univera. Of course, I also promote their products, and that's because I wholeheartedly believe in them. I'll send out the list of supplements soon.

Exercise: Yep, it's a must. Thankfully, I love it and I'd be happy to add more. Find an exercise you enjoy and do it now. Schedule it in 2-4x a week for 30-40mins.

NOTE: There is nothing I'm doing that I don't already tell my clients to do for weight loss. Follow me and you'll get everything you need to help you feel great and get fit and fabulous!