Leaders in healthy eating (ie scientists, authors, chefs) came up with 6 doable strategies to help choose virtue over comfort when it comes to eating a more nutritious diet: 1. Make your plate pretty. Presentation is important and they suggest creating a visual seduction when putting together your own dishes at home. That way, eating…

Excerpted from “Protein 101” By David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N., Director of the UCLA Center For Human Nutrition “A necessity for everybodyProtein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is an organic compound, composed of 22 amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of life. Protein is stored in…

It’s the end of our 2nd month of Team RLEI TrimminSlimm! Time for all our participants to check-in with us on their progress. Have you lost inches or shed pounds? What’s been the biggest revelation you’ve had? What’s been your biggest challenge? We can’t wait to hear from you, so give us a call, email,…

If hosting a get together at your house means a calorie fest that starts hours before guests arrive and outlasts the final cup of coffee served, you’re not alone. Rich, fattening food-and plenty of it? Inevitably, everyone ends up stuffed and wishing they hadn’t gorged so much. Here are some awesome ideas that won’t leave…

“Dear Team RLEI TrimminSlimm: Fred and I started our journey to lose the unwanted lbs. 6 weeks ago. As everyone knows, it’s all about calories in and calories out. The journey started by using Cinch products-shakes and bars and 1 basic meal at night…always counting calories! It really helped to keep the hunger under control…

Here are 5 smart ways to get control of your cravings so they don’t end up controlling you: 1. Know your kryptonite. Everyone’s cravings foods are different, so figure out what sends you on a food bender, then steer clear. 2. Keep junk food out of the house. You’re less likely to gorge on chips…

So I thought I’d start our participant profiling with my own! My husband and I are 30 and 31 years old respectively and live in Portland, Oregon. We have 3 dogs who wish we would get outside more for walks. Our biggest issue has been that we both mostly work from home and spend a…

Shortly after an indulgent New Year’s weekend, my husband and I began a 28 day detox plan to get us ready to commit fully to this new weight loss program. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t had much luck in the past just picking a date and waking up that morning completely ready…

Here is a list of 10 more foods (& liquids) that keep that metabolism going strong to add to your grocery list. (And can make portion control easier too!) 1. Green Tea. There are so many benefits I could go on and on, but it’s a powerful antioxidant and gives a natural, energy boost. 2….

The term “super foods” has been circulating a lot lately. These are foods that are nutritional powerhouses, with disease-fighting properties, and not coincidentally, tend to be low in calories. We have compiled a list for you of the top 10 everyday “super foods” that aid in any weight loss diet plan (meaning they fill you…

You probably have heard why journaling is so good for you for a variety of reasons. It’s therapeutic to work out your emotions, helpful for interpreting dreams, & essential for any weight loss program. Keeping a food log & progress chart is not just handy, it keeps us all accountable. Shaklee makes a Cinch Daily…

It’s official! Our program was launched this last Saturday, January 8th, 2011. It was an exciting afternoon as our guests made their way around our “right track”. We had pizza, donuts, & soda as a last chance to indulge on junk food (which we did!) at station #1. Then they made their way to the…