Take a look at this video by Village Green blogger, Debi Silber the Mojo Coach. She talks about the differences of fat and muscle and the roles they play in weight loss. As a woman, I love that she encourages being strong instead of just losing weight. Did you know that one pound of fat looked like that? I think I am ready for some weight training!
Read More“I am going through menopause and I can’t seem to lose the weight, what can I take?” We hear this question a lot, and most of us would like to hand over a magic pill that would shed those extra pounds, but this pill doesn’t exist, although certain infomercials would have you believe otherwise. Diet, exercise, genetics and hormones all play roles in weight control. Two of these four can be easily remedied for most people. Do you remember the study that came out in March that showed that women in their 40’s need to ante up on exercise? Basically, women nearing menopause and into menopause need to work out at least 1 hour per day to maintain weight. So think about how much you are really exercising and take that into consideration. Debi had a great blog yesterday about weight loss, and there are great tips to help with your goals.
But what if you have tried diet and exercise, and you are still unable to nudge those pounds off your hips. Well, Margo, a Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritional Consultant, offered the following solutions to the questions of weight loss, menopause and cravings: Continue reading “Weight Gain and Menopause”
Read MoreLooking for an effective way to have some flexibility with weight loss results in your nutritional plan? Try going without carbs until noon, and then have no carbs within 3 hours of going to bed. So if you go to bed at 10:00 every night, this gives you from noon to 7:00 to have some flexibility with eating carbs. Going carbless for these early and late hours is a highly effective way to suppress insulin levels, which burns away body fat. If you want even more of an effect for fat burning, then eat carbs that are low on the glycemic index between those hours of noon to 7:00. For a free glycemic index, click here, or call call us to make a nutritional consultation.
Read MoreTry and find another 40 minutes per day. A new study that came out last week showed that women in their 40s who exercised at least one hour per day maintained their weight. So if you are trying to lose weight and can’t figure out why, then you may want to look a little closer at your exercise routine and the amount of time you spend doing it. Here is a segment from the Early Show that gives you a little more information about the study and some tips to get you moving.
CBS Segment: New Exercise Guidelines for Women
Read MoreWe are moving into spring, which is the perfect time to make healthy changes. If you would like to increase your energy, have better sleep, lose weight, reduce your health risks, and stay healthy and active as you age, then let us help you gain control of your health. It doesn’t matter if you are old or young, a man or a woman, in great shape, or have never exercised before – we have a successful program for you!
Village Green is excited to offer FirstLine Therapy (FLT), a specialized 12-week therapeutic lifestyle change program unlike any other. This clinically proven program targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating an individualized, easy-to-follow meal plan that emphasizes low-glycemic foods. By adding in nutritional support, moderate physical activity, and professional monitoring, the program is built for success.
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