Real Help for Weight Loss

2008-08-06T22:39:00.000-06:00

I just got the results of my latest lab results. My doctor said “these are the numbers of a teenager”. “These are fantastic, what a way to start a Friday”. “What have you been doing”? So I told him all about Bios Life Slim!!
Thanks,
Ed

4/15/2008 Glucose 109 A1C 6.6 Cholesterol 171 Triglycerides 63 HDL 56 LDL 99
7/15/2008 Glucose 80 A1C 5.8 Cholesterol 135 Triglycerides 52 HDL 59 LDL 69

More results - improved cholesterol levels

2008-08-03T21:15:00.002-06:00

From a Bios Life Complete user:

I had my blood test done and my cholesterol readings were:

1/14/2008 7-30-2008

237 total 191 total
97 triglyceride 57 triglyceride
65 hdl 86 hdl
153 ldl 94 ldl

I am so happy to see the results as you can imagine. I have been on BiosLife for four months. Now I do have an elevated glucose reading of 102 at the present time so I would like to at this time start taking Bios Slim to loose some weight and hopefully drop the glucose reading as well as keeping my cholestereol readings in line. So please would you have them stop the BiosLife Complete for now and start sending me the Bios Slim. I am so excited and grateful that by using this product and doing it the natural way it has worked for me. I can't tell you how I dreaded taking the Lipitor and other drugs out there that have so many side effects on your body.

-M

Improved cholesterol

2008-08-02T20:43:00.003-06:00

From my sister, Kinnie P -

Hey, I have good news. Look at my labs:

10/7/07: Chol: 204 LDL: 124 HDL: 71 Triglycerides: 43

7/11/08: Chol: 164 LDL: 77 HDL: 77 Tri: 52 (these went up a bit, but are still good) I've also lost 7 lbs. so far (in three months on Slim).

Question from someone about LDL cholesterol

2008-07-26T23:03:00.002-06:00

Thought I would share regarding lowering LDL:

Question:
My husband has 121 LDL and 164 Triglycerides although total cholesterol is 199. LDL/HDL ratio is 2.7. If he changes his diet to more fiber rich foods, how quickly can he lower his high numbers? He also has 109 Glucose.
Answer:
Well, if he changes and starts getting at least 25 g of fiber/day, I would give it a couple of months before testing again. Fiber will help improve his fasting glucose (he is in the prediabetes range). Exercise will help everything (at least 150 min/week). If he is the type that will make these changes and stick with them, great. If not, I'd recommend Bios Life Complete or Slim - they are great for lowering cholesterol, they are natural, clinically studied, etc. Bios Life Complete is for improving cholesterol and Bios Life Slim lowers cholesterol with added benefit of weight loss. You can learn more, request a sample, etc. at my website. Good luck!

Jen Birge,MS,RD,CDEwww.realhelpforweightloss.com

Tips for Budget Shopping

2008-07-20T22:48:00.005-06:00

The best way to save money is to plan ahead. Plan out your meals for one or two weeks. Use a list and only shop off the list. Deviating from the list = more $.
Use coupons http://www.coupons.com/ or www.coupons.smartsource.com and/or the coupons in the Sunday paper.
Compare unit prices - most list this on the shelf.
Buy store brands - these are often the same quality and about 15-18% cheaper.
Join a farm co-op. Many communities have farms that allow you to "buy in" - then you have fresh produce for the season.
Buy items on sale. I buy Raisin Bran when it's on sale. Mini-wheats when it's on sale, etc.
Buy items on sale and freeze - bread is a good example.
Avoid junk food - cookies, chips, etc. - these are costly.
Watch the check-out process. Cash registers are computers and often they are WRONG. So, make sure you are keeping an eye on the quantity and price of items as they are rung up.

www.realhelpforweightloss.com

Cholesterol Drugs? Childhood Obesity?

2008-07-15T23:04:00.004-06:00

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children at the age of eight who fail at dietary changes alone should take cholesterol lowering medication. My advice -try Bios Life Slim first— Bios Life Slim is showing some of its strongest benefits with children. Slim combats childhood obesity on several fronts—addressing many of the symptoms from being overweight and helping to prevent weight gain.

The natural ingredients of Bios Life Slim are good for any age group. However, children six to twelve should consume only half servings of Slim. For children under six, it is recommended you consult your pediatrician about adding Bios Life Slim to their diet.

The foundation of Bios Life Slim is the combination of a patented blend of highly soluble fibers called Biosphere Fiber™. Biosphere Fiber lowers serum cholesterol by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the food your child is eating. In addition, this fiber complex absorbs bile acids, which are the compounds manufactured by the liver from cholesterol that are necessary for the proper digestion of fat. After absorbing the bile acids, the compounds are removed from circulation and don’t make it back to the liver. As a result, the liver must use up additional cholesterol to manufacture new bile acids. Biosphere Fiber may also reduce the amount of cholesterol manufactured by the liver.

Tips for Weight Loss

2008-07-09T21:56:00.004-06:00

Someone asked me today for some tips regarding weight loss. I like to share tips that we know help people lose weight and maintain that weight loss.

keep a food journal - this makes you aware of what and how much you are eating. Work, but well worth the effort.
move more (some people call this exercise, but some can't stand the word!) Move as much as possible! Burn more energy and feel better about yourself. Think about it, exercise is one thing you can do that instantly makes you feel better about yourself.
eat more fruits and vegetables (now, if you have diabetes, watch the fruit b/c it has carbohydrates - you should limit those at each meal). Remember Five A Day? Well, now they say up to 9 servings a day.
If you eat bread, tortillas, pasta, rice (all those starches) - make sure you chose whole grains. One benefit is the fiber which is so much more filling than the white versions of these products.
eat breakfast and eat 3 meals/day (eating less puts your metabolism into what I call "starvation mode"
avoid eating out (overall, restaurant meals have more calories than if you cook at home). If you do eat out, choose salads, lean protein, vegetables, etc. Skip the bread!
Plan ahead (make a list for the grocery store, take your lunch with you to work, have "back up" meals for when you don't feel like cooking. My backup meal is often soup and grilled cheese with whole grain bread. I have kids and that works well, it's fast.
Have someone to be accountable to - like a dietitian!
Most importantly, be patient and don't forget your goals. I had a patient that put small post-its on her mirror, one for each pound she wanted to lose. As she lost a pound, she threw a post-it away. Do something similar, it's a good idea.

When weight loss isn't happening

2008-07-04T22:25:00.003-06:00

I recently had a client ask me, "what am I doing wrong?". This person brought food records for me to review, exercised at least 5 times a week and limited their calorie intake to a level that surely would cause weight loss. Well, it didn't. For 2 months this person kept trying, and tried varying calorie levels to "trick their metabolism". Well, when I introduced the idea of Bios Life Slim, they thought "what do I have to lose?". They also have diabetes and liked the idea that it would stabilize their blood sugars. Well, guess what? First month they lost 3 lbs! I am excited to see what happens the next month!

Omega-3's and Heart Health

2008-06-29T19:25:00.004-06:00

Omega-3 fatty acid intake has been associated with a reduced risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Supportive, but not conclusive research has led the FDA to approve a health claim on food labels that contain these two types of omega-3 fatty acid: eiscosapentanioc acid (EPA) and docosanexaenoic acid (DHA).

Typical foods are oily fish (salmon, lake trout, tuna and herring). The American Heart Association recommends at least 2 servings per week of oily fish and the use of omega-3 supplements for patients with CHD (1 gram per day). People with high blood triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) may use 2 to 4 grams per day. Increased bleeding time and decreased platelet count has been shown with use of 4 grams per day. Talk with your primary healthcare provider if you are on medications that interfere with blood clotting.

Some plant foods contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which the body can convert to EPA. These are: flaxseed (most abundant), canola, soybean, English walnuts and wheat germ.

Benefits associated with omega-3 intake include:
•Improves rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, asthma
•Reduces severity of symptoms in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
•Lowers triglycerides
•Raises HDL (good/healthy cholesterol)
•Reduces clotting
•Improves circulation
•Lowers blood pressure
•Reduces severity of Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and bipolar disorder

For more on heart health: http://www.realhelpforweightloss.com/

Bios Life Slim update

2008-06-28T22:48:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you an update about Slim. Personally, I've lost another 2 lbs. I have many people on Slim right now and ALL that are using it correctly (twice/day) are losing weight OR inches. For a couple of weeks I didn't lose any weight but I lost inches, then I lost the two lbs. this last week.

Just a note: free counseling by me, Jen Birge, RD, CDE if you buy Slim. www.realhelpforweightloss.com

Thanks, Jen

Weight loss average

2008-06-20T21:14:00.003-06:00

Well, so far the average (for the group of people I know personally) weight loss is 1.5 lbs per week. Pretty good....us dietitians like slow gradual weight loss. I don't know how many inches have been lost b/c unfortunately not everyone measured before they started. I'm pleased to hear that everyone has more energy!

Jen

Dietary Fiber

2008-06-17T19:49:00.005-06:00

Fiber....good for lowering cholesterol, good for weight loss, good for improving blood sugar levels, good for digestive health. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for dietary fiber is 25-35 grams/day. Americans get an average of 12 grams/day. We are horrible about this. Why? Well, you'll find fiber in carbohydrates (pasta, bread, rice, oats, fruits, vegetables, etc.) that have not been processed or refined. For example, white rice is a refined product. Brown rice is not. Foods with white flour are refined b/c the flour is refined. Foods with whole wheat flour are better b/c they are much less refined. If we got the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables, we'd do much better at getting close to the 25 grams of fiber that is recommended.

Bios Life Slim has 3 grams of fiber per serving so it gives you an extra push towards the 25. You still have to make good food choices.

Later, Jen

Rising Food Costs

2008-06-16T22:20:00.003-06:00

With rising food costs, I thought you might be interested in the following website:
http://www.grocerycouponguide.com/articles/organic-coupons-natural-food-coupons/

Please share any websites you know of (or any information) about cutting food costs. I'm especially interested in hearing from those of you that garden. I'll continue to share information as I come across it.

Thanks,

Jen

Slim and Vacation

2008-06-15T20:28:00.003-06:00

I went to Yellowstone with my family - it was fun, full of geysers, buffalo, elk and moose (a baby moose too!)

Anyway, I missed taking Slim 3 times in about 9 days and I stayed the same weight. I'm figuring this is good because we drove (and sat) a lot and usually I gain weight on trips unless it is a backpacking trip.

Hope everyone is having a great summer - J

Fat Folds

2008-06-09T11:30:00.001-06:00

Ha! Fat folds, don't you love em? No one really feels them but you - the leg rub as you walk or the fold that actually gets in the way when you lean forward. Or how about the fat itch? Call me crazy but fat itches sometimes....or you don't even have to touch the fold, it's there!

Seriously though, that extra fat around the waist is not a good thing. Leads to insulin resistance, some say metabolic syndrome, which can lead to diabetes. Diabetes affects 7% of the US population.......and a child born today has a 50% chance of developing diabetes. That is what scares the heck out of me. Unless we do something quick, gosh - I can't imagine the status of healthcare in 20-30 years.

So, to prevent diabetes - lose weight, exercise (invisible insulin - I'll talk more later about this) and eat right. Eat right (quick summation) = complex carbohydrates, lean protein and heart healthy fats. More about that later too. Feel free to email any questions you might have.

J

My Success

2008-06-07T11:24:00.000-06:00

Well, I've been taking Slim about 6 weeks and I've lost 6 lbs and 8 inches. I'm bloated (yay!) so I figure things will look even better in a couple of days. Oh yea, I have PCOS -so weight loss doesn't come so easy (craving carbs and depression does though). So, I'm pleased. Someone told me, you don't even need to lose weight but I feel the fat - you know, the fat folds. It's there, I'm 5'6 and 1/2 (don't forget the 1/2) so I carry it pretty well.

The Food Family

2008-06-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

Do we all belong? How many of you know people that only eat food for nourishment (energy)? I know a couple - but really only that. You ask, "what do you feel like eating?" They answer, "I don't care". (they usually have a hollow leg)

The Food Family - to be a member you must:

Think of food at least 60% of your day

Eat one meal only to think about the next

Become disappointed when you don't have anything yummy to eat

Have a hard time deciding where to eat b/c there are soooo many good restaurants to choose from

Have dieted at least 20 times

Would rather die than diet

Eat for any emotion (bored = food, stressed = food, sad = food)

You get the point. Slim has helped me with my food cravings, has helped me lose weight but most importantly is helping many others do the same. No, it's not the answer to everything but it makes all those hard lifestyle changes so much easier. Weight loss is possible? You realize that and then you start to think about choosing healthier foods, you start exercising because you feel better......all those negative behaviors turn into positive ones and the ball starts rolling.

How Bios Life Slim works

2008-06-04T21:53:00.003-06:00

So, the news is out....Slim works by increasing the contents of the intestine by 7x which in turn (over time) lowers leptin levels which causes weight loss. The satiety is amazing so it's nice to know exactly how it works. I've noticed that I'm not inclined to finish my plate AND my snacking and continous thoughts about food have decreased significantly.

Besides weight loss, slim will improve your cholesterol and blood sugars. It's recommended that you weigh and measure before you start taking Slim because results happen quickly. As a dietitian I think it is nice that the emphasis is placed on measurement because sometimes people work real hard and don't see any change in their weight while they can see the width of their waist get smaller. And ask anyone - would you rather go down in your dress/pant size or lose 4 lbs? Most would like to lose the dress/pant size.

Welcome

2008-06-04T20:57:00.000-06:00

Hello...I am a Registered Dietitian (call me a foodie) and Certified Diabetes Educator. I have been using and recommending the new Bios Life Slim. So far, I love the results and so do my family, friends and clients that are using it. Anyway, I'm afraid I'm annoyingly enthusiastic about it - but I can't help it. I've helped people lose weight and I know it takes an incredible amount of effort so I appreciate ANYTHING (that's legal and safe, that is) that helps people lose weight. So many become frustrated with slow or no results and give up. So...I continue to be more hopeful about this safe fiber/nutrient drink mix that some are calling magic powder. I live in New Mexico, love it (except for the freakin' wind) and have a wonderful husband and two boys. Ask if you want to know more.