It’s just past the end of our 5th 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…

It’s called “food synergy”. There are powerful food combinations that tie into the prevention of so many chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, & diabetes. (Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight also contributes to diminishing your risks for all of the above.) We’ve talked about the “super foods” that help both with losing…

Drumroll please…Here they are! Shaklee’s new, enhanced packaging of their Sports Nutrition products will be available starting next week, June 1st. Though they have powered many successful athletes and adventurers for years, they are also perfect for the everyday user, from an exercise beginner to a bodybuilding pro. You want to put in the best,…

Recommended by physicians, Top 8 Safe Weight Loss Supplements: 1. A high-quality full-spectrum digestive enzyme formula that includes amylase, lipase, and protease, among other enzymes, is also beneficial. Take 1 to 3 enzyme capsules or tablets with every meal to help your body break down the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in your food into the…

Yes, I know its power. Considering it has almost no nutritional value, it’s shocking that it has over time managed to become one of the most intense cravings in the human body. The sugar monster. It tastes oh so good, but terrorizes your diet plan. Here are some suggestions to beat back the sweet tooth…

With the weather finally turning to a warmer spring in most parts of the country & even changing into hot summer-like conditions in some places, it’s impossible to avoid overhearing someone make a comment about “getting ready for bikini season”. This has never been a phrase that concerned me at all. If I could institute…

I still can’t seem to commit to a regular exercise routine. (Cue the “What’s wrong with me?” pity-party of 1 montage music.) Well, of course, there’s nothing really “wrong” with me, I am like a lot of people out there. This has been the most challenging part of changing my lifestyle in this program. I…

“Ever since I was a small child, I have dealt with weight issues. The biggest contributor has always been eating too many quick, calorie laden meals on the go. Although I have always been very athletic and have great endurance, I struggle with excess fat. Approaching my late 20s, I am now 100% focused on…

It’s just past the end of our 4th 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…

Excerpted from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/NU00582 “All calories are not the same. Each ounce of food is not the same in the way your body responds. Use foods full of fiber for more benefit in losing weight. Fiber is the structural part of fruits, vegetables, and grains that your digestive system cannot digest or break down. Increasing fiber…

Easter is just a few days away and though it’s not quite the food fest that Thanksgiving and Christmas can be, it still can be a calorie overload. Here’s an idea: instead of the Easter mass followed by the massive Sunday brunch followed by the Easter egg hunt followed by the immense holiday family dinner,…

Believe me, I know how easy it is to just turn the car into the driveway headed for the drivethrough window. Fast food is literally all around us, practically at every corner. We already know most of it is not good for us. It’s not only NOT providing the nutrients we need, but it’s loading…