#21) From FAT to FIT in 10 weeks

Oh boy!  Final 10 week weigh-in on a gentleman, age 53, 5'6" tall and start weight 200lbs.  He carried most all his weight in his belly, what I call a liver body type profile.  His face was puffy and his history was slow weight gain over the years with several "weight loss"  attempts along the way, at the urging of his wife.  But nothing worked for him and he gave up, what is the use if nothing works?

He came in to see me initially for his bad back.  Within a month his low back was perfect but in the process of my back treatment with him, I was able to discuss my slim down program and its benefits.  He was encouraged by what I had to tell him and he started the Weight loss for Life program immediately.  His health picture was not good and he understood that the meds he was taking for high blood pressure and the Lipitor for high cholesterol and the purple pill for acid reflux was not the answer .

His final weigh in after 10 weeks put him at his ideal weight at 155.  His body fat had dropped remarkably and his muscle mass was now normal and his visceral fat also sitting in normal range.  He had lost 45 lbs. in 10 weeks for an average of 4.5lbs per week.  The average loss rate for men is 5 to 7 lbs. per week.  His was lower as he had a few "cheat" days early on but he error corrected himself to following the program precisely.

And guess what, his doctor has reduced his BP meds to near nothing and expects him to be able to discontinue the medication.  He was able to stop the Lipitor with great new blood tests and he no longer has the acid reflux, actually his acid reflux stopped when he lost his first 30lbs.  He has great energy, sleeps the best ever he says and libido of a youngster he brags to me (more info than I need to know).  He is doing light exercise, mainly walking and light weights at home. He understands how to maintain weight loss for life and his body now provides him with a new and improved metabolism for burning fat.  Another success case and absolute transformation.  He looks 15 years younger, he looks fit.  I am very proud of his success and so is he.  Until next time, Dr. Mark Doyle   

Weight loss in Bellevue, WA  does not get much better than this.  Our programs take a mind-body approach to slimming down.  50% of weight gain and weight loss is physical or diet related and the other 50% is mental/emotional/habit  and  our slim down program addresses both sides of this equation.  Weight loss for life is our objective and when the whole person is addressed  we get superb results in a short period of time.

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TIPS FOR STRETCH MARKS

TIPS FOR STRETCH MARKS.  Many women’s develop stretch marks at various stages of their lives, especially during pregnancy. The best way to combat stretch marks is to prevent their formation. If you put on weight fairly suddenly on any area of your body, you are likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks can thus occur at any time, but they are most common during pregnancy. A woman's stomach stretches greatly to accommodate her growing baby. Her breasts grow as well, thus leading women to develop stretch marks on these areas.

Body Lotion 

Apply body lotion all over, not just on your arms. Don't forget your tummy and breasts they need lotion the most.  Don't wait until you are pregnant or until you start planning a baby before applying lotion. Start today. Do this every morning, after a shower. Your pores are still open, they are clean, and will be able to absorb the moisturizer well.

Massage 

Regular oil body massages help keep your skin nourished and supple. Coconut oil is a good bet as it gets absorbed fairly easily. Start with body oil massages before pregnancy, and speak to your doctor about continuing them during pregnancy. You could gently massage your tummy with oil yourself.

Water 

Water hydrates the skin from within, and if you have been drinking enough water everyday, chances are that you have well nourished, supple skin, which will be able to bear the impact of your pregnancy without developing marks.

Weight Gain 

You should gain around 12 to 14 kgs during your pregnancy. If you are under weight for your height, you could gain a couple of extra kgs, while if you are over weight, you should aim for gaining a few kgs less, depending on how overweight you are, and on what your doctor says.

Hair Style Tips

Hair Style Tips are important to every one in life. There is some tips to care your hair.

• Cut your hair frequently. It is better to trim a minimal amount of hair often than it is to cut off a whole lot once a year, as your hair stays in healthier condition.  
• Never use a blow dryer on dry hair.
• If you want a change of style but want to keep the length, get your hair cut in long layers. This also helps remove split ends. 
• Always use rubber bands that are covered with fabric when you want to tie up your hair. This reduces breakage. 
• Natural bristle brushes are preferable to plastic and polyester bristles. They are gentler on the hair.  Unless your brush has natural bristles, you should never brush wet hair, as wet hair tends to snap easily. 
• Move the blow dryer along the length of your hair along with your brush.  
• If your hair is very curly, it helps if your blow dryer has a flat nozzle attachment to better direct air. 
• Stick to making sections with the help of horizontal and vertical partings to your hair, and doing blocks at a time. 
• Wearing a conditioner at all times keeps the hair moisturized and also helps prevent damage caused by exposure to sunlight.
• Divide the loose hair into two sections, and blow-dry each section with the help of a round brush.

Recipe: Pork Mince Pie

I never knew how cheap pork mince was- it's even cheaper than beef in fact, £2 for 500g!?! That's insane! I cooked this for my brother and one of his mates that he had round, i went over to cook for him as our parents are currently away in Sharm El Sheik and so Michael is left all on his own. And he can't cook a damn thing- seriously, he can't even open a tin!!! He's been surviving off pot noodles and scotch eggs ever since theyve been away i think. This was a very filling and substantial meal, that kept both me and two hungry teenage boys happy. The pie can be a little messy when it comes to serving, as the mince kinda falls out everywhere, but the flavour is fantastic!!

Pork Mince Pie (serves 3/4)

3 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp marjoram
500g pork mince
2 tbsp Worchester sauce
2 generous teaspoons English mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry sheet
Milk or beaten egg to glaze

1. Fry the onion, garlic and marjoram in the olive oil, for 10 minutes, stirring often. Increase heat to high, add the pork mince, and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the Worchester sauce and mustard, and cook for another 5 minutes. Season to taste and set aside to cool.
2. Preheat the oven to 200C. Put the pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Cut the pastry in half, pile all the mince mixture onto one half, and top with the other half. Crimp the pastry at the edges, and cut a couple of holes in the top of the pie to avoid soggy pastry.
3. Brush with beaten egg or milk, and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Serve!

Tips for Beautiful Eyebrows

Tips for Beautiful Eyebrows are more important for every one. Eyebrows add strength and meaning to your face. Fine groomed eyebrows add to your beauty. There are some ways to get beautiful eyebrows.

1. First you must pluck eyebrows before bedtime so any redness will go overnight. In shaping your eyebrows make use of your facial features.

2. Then use a pair of slant edge tweezers which hold hairs without difficulty. Comb hairs one way and after that other to remove loose hairs.

3. You should pluck hairs involving the brows and any stragglers. Do not remove the hairs from above your eyebrows.

4. Pluck all hair separately close to the root. Work in the way of the growth.

5. Always stay away from over plucking. In defining your eyebrows select a shade close to your natural hair color.

6. When using a pencil you must apply in small, feathered strokes. When starting at the interior corner work outwards.

7. Blend the color with a brush. To tame stray hairs simply use hair gel and comb through to neaten.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chilli Bean Pie

This is sooo scrummy! A really comforting lunch that I made this damp and dreary Easter monday. Theres something very comforting and nice though about being all cosy and warm with a big bowl of food indoors, whilst looking out at all the cold rain outside. I feel a bit scared about the next couple of months though, ive got so much Uni work to do! I', having to write a 2000 word lab report on making a smoothie. Yeah i'm actually not joking!! I tend to serve this dish with some sour cream or herby yoghurt, as it does have a slight kick to it!

Sweet Potato and Chilli Bean Pie (serves 4)

20g butter (plus extra for the mash topping)
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 white onion, diced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
Large handful fresh coriander, chopped
1 leek, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stick, diced
½ tsp garam masala
1 x 41g Schwartz Chilli con Carne recipe spice mix
1 tin tomatoes
1 tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Pinch of sugar
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of milk
1 tsp cumin seeds
15g finely grated parmesan

1. Sautee the onion, carrot, garlic, chilli, celery, coriander and leeks in the oil and butter for 20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil, and boil the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until soft.
2. Add the garam masala, chilli spice mix, tomatoes, and kidney beans to the vegetable mixture and stir until well combined. Season to taste, and pour into a baking dish, and smooth over until even. Preheat the oven to 200C.
3. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with some butter and a little splash of milk, until the mash is smooth. Top the kidney bean mixture with the sweet potato mash, smooth over, and create a lined pattern with a fork on top of the mash (this helps the topping to get crispier).
4. Top evenly with the cumin seeds, and then the grated parmesan, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Finally, put under a hot grill for about 5 minutes or until the top has browned and has turned slightly crispy. Serve!

Some Natural and Healthy Beauty Tips

Some people are not ready to spend more money in Chemical beauty product ,They love to try home made product which are always available in home kitchen. I have some beauty tips that is  cheapest, natural,and easier home made product.
Dry and brittle Haircare
In this era approximately 80% people are suffering dry and brittle hair due to sun exposure, swimming in ocean, curling irons etc. I have natural and home made solution for this problem .Make a hair pack by mixing one cup of ½ cup of honey(depending hair length) with 2   tsp of olive oil and 1 egg yolk .Spread this pack over your hair properly,keep it for 30 min to 1 hr for better result. Wash off it with water by using mild shampoo. You have to follow this process once in a week.
Avoid Exfoliate skin without scrubbing
Take bath with milk water or add ½ cup vinegar in one tub water.
Get Relax from Yellow nails
If your nails get yellow by using excess nail polish, Clean it by using lemon juice. Soak your nails in lemon juice for 5 minutes,then you would get whiten color in your nails.
Get youth skin and energy as well
Mix equal part of cocoa and yogurt , and apply it over face. Risen off with cold water.It will give you energetic and younger look.  

Moisturizing your skin
Make a face pack of ½ banana and 1 tsp of banana. Apply it over face and neck portion, leave it for 15 minutes then wash it with cold water. After some days you will get moisturizing skin.
Relief from Sunburns
If you are effected sunburn in your skin, Mix equal part of aloevera and honey and apply in effected skin area,wash it by using cold water After 20 minutes. Your skin will get soothes.
Recipe for Whiten Teeth
Mix one pinch of baking soda in your toothpaste at the time of brush your teeth. Do it once a week, Or you can rub orange peel in your teeth on everyday basis. It is a cheapest way to get whiten teeth.