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Weight Loss Starts in the MInd

It takes the right attitude to commit to any important decision – nothing happens until you take that first step – until you make a conscious decision to initiate some of the changes. Any possible distraction or interference should be

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eliminated before starting on the journey of weight loss and periods of extreme stress, holidays, and upcoming social events should be avoided.

Once you are ready to make that commitment, get rid of everything not suitable or part of your weight loss program, restock your fridge with healthy foods and allow time for exercise and relaxation. Weight loss and a plan to accomplish your goals will have to take priority over everything else in your life and your lifestyle needs to be adjusted to accommodate these changes

Create a picture in your mind of positive images and improvements these changes can bring about and to re-enforce the desire to be slim and fabulous.

The right attitude will go a long way when temptations and opportunities to cheat present themselves. Try to eliminate situations that are focused on food and entertainment. Do not indulge in images of your favorite foods or allow yourself too many choices. Focus on the chosen plan, prepare the right foods and the right portions ahead of time, and stick with it.

How to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau

After following a diet plan and successfully losing some of the extra weight there will most likely come a time when the weight stays the same despite following the diet and exercise plan. This is referred to as a weight loss plateau.

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This may happen any time between the eighteen-to-twenty-four-week period and is often the cause for frustration and abandoning the weight loss plan altogether.

Starving yourself at this point is counterproductive and an increase in physical activity and a temporary change in eating habits may be all that’s needed. Here are the basic principles important to overcome the weight loss plateau.

  1. Continue with adequate water intake
  2. Watch your salt consumption – too much will cause fluid retention
  3. Eat at least 20g of protein two to three times a day
  4. Eat at least 30g of fiber
  5. Eat slow – chew well
  6. Real food is better than prepared alternatives

In addition, you can practise intermittent fasting – no food or drinks (except water) for at least 16 hours. If dinner is at 6 pm, do not eat until 10am the following day.

The Key to Female Weight Loss

Loosing weight is difficult to say the least. What makes the difference between men and women is that women have to deal with hormonal imbalances on top of it.  There is a way to take advantage of this hormonal factor and to help you create the best body shape for your current body proportions,

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regardless of your present weight. The hormone levels that sets women apart from men are the same hormones that allow women to take advantage of the excess levels and are uniquely relevant for giving you the body shape and size desired. Especially after childbirth, some women find it extremely difficult to get rid of the extra pounds accumulated during pregnancy and are finding themselves emotionally depressed and frustrated.  After trying everything on the market from low fat, low carb and low calories.

Science has discovered that the metabolism of Weight Loss in women is controlled by two specific hormones  and these hormones make all the difference between a healthy weight and a slow metabolism resulting in extra weight gain in women.

For women, hormone balance involves two hormones: progesterone and estrogen. When both of these hormones are produced in adequate levels, the body will run optimally, otherwise it can interfere with the ability to maintain a healthy weight.

Estrogen regulates glucose and lipid metabolism. If your estrogen levels are low, it can result in weight gain. Many women also notice an increase in belly fat as they get older even if they are not gaining weight, this is likely due to a decreasing level of estrogen, which appears to influence where fat is distributed in the body

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What is Adipose Tissue?

Obesity or being overweight does not depend on body weight but on the amount of body fat, to be specific – the amount of adipose tissue.

Adipose tissue is located beneath the skin, around internal organs, in bone marrow and in breast tissue.

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Adipose deposits in different parts of the body have different biochemical profiles and adipose tissue have been recognized in recent years as a major endocrine organ, as it produces hormones such as leptin, resistin, which under normal conditions, provide feedback for hunger and satiety to the brain.

It provides insulation from heat and cold, protective padding around organs and hormone production. It is composed of adipocytes (roughly 80% of fat) and its main leptin purpose is to store energy in the form of lipids.

In severely obese persons excess adipose tissue is experienced as a mass hanging downward from the abdomen and is referred to as a panniculus which can complicate surgery. If a severely obese person quickly loses large amounts of fat (as in gastric bypass surgery), this panniculus will remain even if it has shrunken to its minimum abdominal fat volume and diameter, no amount of diet and exercise is able to eliminate it. It is a literal apron of the skin and the only option is surgical removal

Sugar Cravings/Addiction

Are sugar cravings an addiction or just an unhealthy way of eating? Let’s look at the facts. The sugar industry has taken advantage of our inability to stop our addictions and cravings for sugar and sweets, blaming our lack of discipline on unhealthy weight gain.

Our bodies are designed to convert glucose or fats into usable energy, with sugars and carbs being dirty energy and fats being

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considered clean high efficiency energy. What happens when we eat sugar or carbs? There is an immediate boost in energy but needs to be replenished approximately every two hours. Our addiction to coffee and a bagel or donut is the perfect match to an unhealthy lifestyle.

Here is the simple truth. When you eat sugar, sugar containing foods or carbs that later convert to sugar the glucose goes directly into your body and blocks absorption of essential nutrients. In addition, once this supply of energy from glucose is exhausted your body is desperately looking for a new source, more coffee, more sugar and oversized portions of carbs to supply you with more energy and vitality.

hCG Transformation

The HCG Diet Program that can offer quick results with a long-term success rate? This Weight Loss Plan has the potential to take off the unwanted pounds and to keep them off – with the added benefits of restoring a tired, sluggish metabolism.

The concept of the hCG Weight Loss Program is based on research by the late British Doctor, A.T.W. Simeons

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who has studied obesity over a period of many years and by injecting hCG he successfully developed a system that produced incredible results.

The hCG diet works by re-balancing the hypothalamus, a gland in the brain, and helps the neurotransmitters to receive messages correctly. The original program required hCG injections, but is now available for oral consumption thanks to Dr. Daniel Beluccio,

What the hCG Diet Plan promises is a fast and inexpensive way to taking off the weight and to re-shaping your body. It is safe and suitable for both men and women.

HCG Extra – Weight Loss Plan

HCG Extra – Weight Loss Plan

The Ultimate Slimming Solution

Congratulations – you have made the right decision – For best results, please follow the instructions exactly to guarantee maximum weight loss.

No Exercise Required – No Excuses Allowed – No Cheating

Phase One

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Day 1 – Take 20 drops of HCG under the tongue for 30 seconds – swallow

             Take one capsule of the detox with water

             Eat all you want – Drink 8 – 8 oz glasses of water

Day 2 – Same as Day One

Phase Two

Day 3 – First thing in the morning step on scale and record your weight

               Take 20 drops of HCG under the tongue for 30 sec – swallow

               Take one capsule of the detox with water.

           Breakfast –Tea, Coffee (One once of milk) or Hot Water with Lemon

               Take one capsule of detox with water

           Lunch –   3 ½ oz raw or 3 oz cooked from meat selection list

                4 oz cooked or raw vegetables from vegetable selection list

           Dinner –  same as lunch

           Snacks – 2 x fruit from list

           Other –    2 x carb from list

           Drink –    8 – 8 oz glasses of water

Day 4 to 21 same as day 3 (minimum 21 days or continue while product lasts)

Day 22 and 23 – same as Day 3 – 21 No HCG

Meat Selection List: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Shell Fish,

Vegetable Selection List: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,

Fruit Selection List: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries, ½ Grapefruit

Carb Selection List:

MCT Oils

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MCT Oil (medium-chain-triglycerides) promotes greater fat-loss than then any other fat and what makes it particularly interesting is the way it is digested. Unlike other fats, MCT’s don’t require enzymes or bile for digestion, instead they get absorbed in the first part of the small intestines to transition to the liver and can be used immediately for energy and ketone production.

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Switching from a carbohydrate burner to a fat burner will provide mental clarity and focus, more energy and the desired weight loss without counting calories, restricted portion sizes or rigorous exercise.

The Keto Diet is the ultimate fat-burning system. Without enough carbs to fuel the brain, your body has no other option than to burn its own fat stores. Normally, your body is reluctant to make the transition and will only do so during a famine or emergencies.

The Keto Lifestyle will not leave you malnourished or hungry or in poor health, it creates this transition through carb deprivation and by adding healthy oils and fats.

What is a Leaky Gut

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A leaky gut is exactly what it implies – intestinal permeability. Let’s imagine that you have a system that regulates what is beneficial to your health and what can do damage. This is our own immune system which is in the lining of the intestines.

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There are certain foods that will cause inflammation and tears in the lining such as wheat, alcohol and any type of NSAID (non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) in addition to any food allergies.

When there are tears in the lining of the intestinal wall larger particles can slip through and enter the blood stream causing chronic inflammation and a poor immune response. Symptoms of leaky gut syndrome include gas, bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, fatigue, brain fog, memory loss or skin problems.

The first step to healing a leaky gut is to remove wheat, alcohol, processed foods and any allergy causing agents and to add more fiber to your diet. Fiber feeds the good/friendly bacteria and promotes health and vitality.

The Keto Flu

When starting the Ketogenic Lifestyle there are a few things to consider and to avoid. Many people will stop the Keto Lifestyle early in the program because they experience symptoms similar to the common flu – known as Keto Flu.

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They may experience mood swings, irritability, fatigue, dizziness and nausea which may last from a couple of days to more than a week. This is due to the drastic reduction and elimination of carbohydrates.

The symptoms usually begin within the first few days after starting the Ketogenic Lifestyle program. It is a perfectly normal part and is temporary, manageable and transient.

The keto flu is a collection of symptoms associated with the body adapting to a Ketogenic Lifestyle, to become fat adapted during the transition. There might also be a loss of electrolytes due to dehydration.

The standard American diet contains a lot of processed foods, which are high in added sugars and salts. When we switch to a lifestyle of whole foods, most salt-laden choices are eliminated, and sodium intake is drastically reduced.

This leads the kidneys to release excess water and electrolytes are flushed out in the process and can cause flu-like symptoms until everything becomes balanced again.

The Ketogenic Lifestyle

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE  does not require counting calories, restricted portion sizes, maintaining a rigorous exercise regime or superhuman willpower to succeed.

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE offers an entirely different approach to weight loss and in the process many improvements to your health. Due to the use of ketogenic foods based on

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high fat, low sugar /carbohydrate, and an adequate amount of protein it changes the way your body burns energy changing burning glucose (sugar) to burning dietary fat.

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE has been practiced since the 1920’s and is based on a solid understanding of physiology and nutritional science. Many diet programs are popular for a brief period and then fade away without showing a long-term success. The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE  has successfully worked for a high percentage of people because it addresses the underlying causes of weight gain, including hormonal imbalances with the emphasis on insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.

Before the cultivation of wheat and other grains, humans had to rely on seasonal foods, experiencing feasts and famines and eating at regular intervals was not an option. The human body is designed to use glucose or fat for energy. In recent times there was a complete transformation with increased sugar consumption and carbohydrate-based foods.

Once a state of ketosis is reached the body can tap into our stored fat reserves and start using it for fuel and well-being.

Surviving Sugar Addiction

Our world is filled with intensely pleasurable treats and they have become part of our lifestyles and routines.  That spoonful of sugar makes your coffee taste better and dessert can feel like the best part of the meal.

Some of the sugar cravings are relentless and usually happen when you need a boost of energy like mid morning or the middle of the afternoon.

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Sugar can be used to sweeten a cup of coffee, tea or soda or consumed
in the form of cookies, cakes, candies, chocolates and the lure of the sweet taste is hard to resist.

As soon as the sugar hits your bloodstream it is temporarily soothing the reward center in the brain and a few hours later will start the cycle of cravings and addiction all over again when your blood sugar gets low and you start to get irritated and restless.

There are many different theories on sugar cravings and their causes, this includes allergies, adrenal fatigue, hormonal changes, parasites, overgrowth of Candida or a bacterial imbalance in the gut and its connection to the brain.

One thing is clear, when you feed your sugar craving bacteria they will demand more and more of the sugary treats, the only way to stop this cycle is to change your diet and cultivate a different colony of bacteria in your digestive system

Yo-Yo Weight Loss – Weight Gain

Yo-Yo Weight Gain and Weight Loss is a condition where a person will impose strict diet plans and then successfully loses some weight but is unable to sustain that weight loss for any extended period.

Once normal eating habits are resumed and the weight previously lost is regained, the cycle of yo-yo dieting begins again. And just like a pendulum that swings back and forth, the cycle never ends.

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Adding another dimension to this situation is that after many cycles and the loss of muscle mass it becomes increasingly more difficult to even accomplish the slightest weight loss.

The solution is a change in lifestyle, a change in eating habits that can be successfully maintained – together with some regular physical activities.

Midnight Snack Attack

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There is much confusion about the subject of night time eating. Research shows that eating at night can lead to a greater weight gain – even when total calories consumed are the same. Eating at night can have a variety of reasons – not related to hunger or the need to consume nutritious foods – it is a habit

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most likely to satisfy cravings or coping with boredom, fatigue and/or stress.

These late night snacks have a tendency of not being controlled and often consist of large amounts of high calorie foods such as chips, nuts, cookies and sweets. It is easy to lose track of the amount eaten while watching TV or sitting in front of a computer. It is easy to consume a large bag of chips, a carton of cookies with some soda to wash it down.

Night time, when no one is around to see you eat – may be the time you allow yourself to indulge in your favorite high calorie snacks and drinks. Don’t let your guard down after eating healthy all day just to ruin it during these few hours of relaxation.

Besides the extra calories, eating too close to bedtime may cause indigestion and prevent you from having a good night’s sleep. Going to sleep on a full stomach can add to your waist line and hold on longer to the calories consumed.

When choosing what foods to include in your late evening or midnight snack, it is important that you consider the amount of calories, since left-over calories (un-burned energy) is easily stored as fat. At any time, when you’re not expending much energy, you are much more likely to gain the extra weight.

Dieting and Muscle Loss

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During and after weight loss the body fights back. Losing weight is not a natural process and it perceives that there is a shortage of food and switches to starvation mode.

This triggers a slowing down of your metabolism to conserve energy and encourages fat storage by increasing hunger and irresistible cravings for carbs, sugar and fats.

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Repeated dieting attempts add more pounds with every cycle and the very act of weight loss – weight gain and the temporary restriction of certain foods and food groups or portions will only increase its appeal, which in turn will lead to over-eating and more weight gain.

Frequent dieting is not the solution. The greater the muscle loss during the weight loss period, the more fat a person will gain once normal eating habits are resumed. This can also account for an increase in soft body mass and cellulite.

There is no simple solution, but it is important to maintain muscle mass by eating an adequate amount of protein and to balance food intake with energy demand.

Sudden Weight Gain

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Sudden weight gain is defined as gaining two or more pounds in one week. The common reasons for excess weight are either eating too much food or exercising too little. This is not always the case, there are other conditions that can either temporally contribute to weight gain or to slowly add on the pounds.

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People come in all sizes and shapes and some are prone to gaining weight easier than others. Some people are genetically pre-programmed to be heavier and larger in size and genetics may contribute up to 60% to body size and weight, a larger frame or an endomorphic body type which translates into a fuller, rounder figure.

Another reason is that some people have a slower metabolism and therefore gain weight easily but there are other conditions that can increase your weight which are not diet related and need to be addressed.

The Ultimate Weight Loss Formula

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There is a way to lose weight quickly and safely. The average person will gain approximately two pounds per year and that doesn’t seem to be much of a concern, but over the period of 10 years this amounts to about 20 pounds, over 20 years to 40 pounds and over a period of 30 years it can add up to 60 pounds. One day you look in the mirror and you ask yourself “How did this happen”. You know the answer. Even if you have been following a reasonably healthy lifestyle,

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metabolism and a more sedentary lifestyle can make you gain weight in all the wrong places.

The HCG weight loss program has helped millions of people to lose the extra pounds. Some have achieved a weight loss of up to 30 pounds in 30 days without feeling hungry or deprived. Our specially formulated natural blend has helped our clients to lose the weight and to keep it off.

You can contact us at ‘quantumclinic@aol.com” for more information or for ordering the product.

Fasting to Kick-Start your Weight Loss

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Fasting can play an important part in getting you started to lose weight and is beneficial for overweight and obese individuals. A fast can last as little as 12 hours or can be extended to a period of 7 days.

Intermittent fasting has been embraced by many religions as a form of cleansing and great ancient personalities like Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Pythagoras promoted water fasting as a way to remove toxins and impurities from the body.

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Research has shown that fasting may reset your immune system and in the process, increase mental clarity.  It is, however, important to stay hydrated during the fasting period and drinking lots of water is recommended.

One of the easiest ways to get started is with a 24 hour fast, starting at noon after lunch, skip dinner that day and breakfast the next morning and you can eat lunch again after the 24-hour period. Drink lots of water – stay occupied or meditate and you will benefit by having better focus, more energy and a great start towards a weight loss program and a healthier lifestyle..

Fat Cells and Starvation

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In the past people were dependent on the skills of the hunter, the knowledge of the gatherers to find edible roots, berries, mushrooms and other vegetation and most of all they depended on nature to provide a suitable climate for fruits and vegetables to grow.

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When famine strikes, food is in short supply and survival depends on stored fat deposits in the body. Fat cells are found mostly underneath the skin and the concentration of the extra storage areas depends on your gender. Men tend to carry extra body fat in the chest area and the midsection giving the appearance of an apple shape.

Women are more likely to accumulate body fat in the breast area, waist, hips and buttocks creating the appearance of a pear-shape

The function of fat cells is to provide protection and energy when food is in short supply. Our bodies are always using energy, even when we sleep and this energy is supplied by the foods we eat or from the reserves in the fat cells.

When food is available again, these depleted storage areas or fat cells are then ready to fill up again, preparing for the next starvation cycle or famine and the cycle continues.

This explains why it is almost impossible to lose weight and to keep it off. The body is seeing weight loss as a threat to survival and is trying to prepare for the next famine or food shortage and with every new attempt to lose weight the fat cells are getting bigger and more efficient to store additional reserves.

The Hidden Causes of Weight Gain

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Have you recently stepped on the scale and noticed a weight gain of a few pounds? You are certain that you haven’t made any changes to your lifestyle and you have not been eating more than usual.

Unintended weight gain is always a concern and while too much food and too little exercise account for most weigh
gains, there are other conditions that can contribute to the extra pounds.Weight is affected by calorie intake, activity level, overall health, age, gender, hormones, lifestyle, allergies, nutritional deficiencies, medications and stress.

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We know obesity rates have been climbing steadily and according to research about 70 percent of adults are now overweight or obese. More people are spending hours on computers, social media and hours in front of televisions.

Even household chores such as cooking, cleaning, lawn maintenance and the likes have evolved to require minimum effort.  Automatic appliances are more efficient and reliable in providing everyday comforts without the need for human energy.

To stay healthy, slim and fit requires eating real food, maintaining an active lifestyle and some discipline to resist the processed and nutritionally depleted substitutes.