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Hey Weight Loss Nation...... I'm back! www.TheWeightLossNation.com I'm over this COVID thing! I've spent the last 14 months worrying, being scared, living an emotional roller-coaster, and ... EATING! I allowed FEAR and the UNKNOWN to control my life and my actions led me down a path of destruction. I gained almost ALL the weight I lost. I allowed FEAR to open the door to negative feelings, guilt and emotional eating. I battled childhood feelings over my father, who died this past March..... and COVID was the straw that broke the camel's back! I was despondent, afraid, lost and disgusted with myself. Then....... I spoke to a friend of mine named FRANK ATKINS.  Frank is a spiritual coach, who deciphers biblical principals, in a language anyone can understand. Frank recently published his book, "Faith Without Religion." I congratulated Frank, and I told him I would purchase the book and give him a review on Amazon. When the book came, I looked at the cover and quickly flipped through the over 400 pages of text. I gave  a quick "WOW" and put the book down on my coffee table. About a week later, I was bored. I was sitting on my recliner in my living room and I saw Frank's book sitting on the coffee table. I picked up the book and started reading.  I was amazed that I was able to understand the biblical principals Frank was referring to. I was reading, I was understanding and...... I really liked it! I was learning about the Holy Spirit. Someone, I had originally thought was "something," and I had no idea what the "function" of the Holy Spirit was. As a person who was raised "Catholic," I thought the Holy Spirit was a flame of fire that came to the Apostles of Jesus on Pentecost Sunday. I thought that flame of fire was "the Holy Spirit." I spent the last 58 years of my life believing the Holy Spirit was a "flame of fire," who came to you and helped you learn a different language.  Then.... reading Frank's book, I learned that wasn't the case. I learned that the Holy Spirit was part of the Holy Trinity. God  .... showing himself in the form of a spirit, that lives inside each one of us, ready to guide us upon the asking. I realized, God had to be part of decisions in my life. Not just the big decisions, but the little..... EVERYDAY decisions I make. I needed to ASK God to guide me, to fill me with words, strength, love and faith.... to get back on my journey to a "Healthy Lifestyle."   www.TheWeightLossNation.com And just like that, I felt the Holy Spirit inside of me, in my gut...say.... get back on the Weight Loss Nation Podcast. Tell people about the Holy Spirit..... complete the triangle. That was it! I have learned what to eat... how to move my body for exercise, but I have never filled the void for my mental health. I thought I did! I thought by meditating, listening to music, reading and all the other things I used to calm me and satisfy me would work. They did work......."TEMPORARILY."  I was missing "SPIRITUAL" CLARITY. I was in control of everything in my life. I made all the decisions. I got angry at myself if things didn't work. I praised myself if things went great. But...... nothing seemed to stick "PERMANANTLY." Now.... I've found the Holy Spirit. Now.... I ask the Holy Spirit to guide me. I have given up control and put my "Faith" in the Holy Spirit. I give "thanks" to God for all the good things in my life and for giving me strength during the tough times.  I know God is a loving God. He is a merciful God. He is a God of miracles. He is a healer. God wants to give me favor and he wants me to have all good things in my life on this Earth.  God wants that for each of you too. All you have to do is BELIEVE!  Do you believe in God? Do you believe Jesus Christ was sent to this Earth to die for us, so that each of our souls would be saved? If you have faith and believe ...... you WILL have everything you ever wanted and more from God! Give God a chance! You have been running your life all this time. Have you been 100% happy with your results? If you would give God a chance and have faith in the Holy Spirit, you will see change! Change for the better! Just ASK! Ask God to awaken the Holy Spirit inside of you. Thank God for having mercy on you for all the stupid things you have done in your life. Be remorseful! Now... have FAITH and ASK the Holy Spirit to GUIDE you on your journey to a "HEALTHY LIFESTYLE." EVERY morning, Thank God for another day to do good things. Another day to CONQUER Emotional Eating, so that you can eat to just FUEL your body.  Ask the Holy Spirit to GUIDE you in eating healthy, to move your body for exercise and to PRAY by reading God's words in the Bible.  I would suggest you read Frank Atkin's book - "Faith without Religion." You will understand the scriptures so much better.  Let's walk with the Holy Spirit and allow him to GUIDE us on our healthy journey. You ALWAYS have the Holy Spirit, Jesus and God to turn to in your life. If you don't have family you can talk to, a friend you can talk to, or a professional you feel comfortable speaking to ...... TALK to GOD! God will always listen! If you have Faith in God, he will always answer you in some way. God LOVES YOU! God will never turn away from you. If you believe in God and you are sincerely sorry, God will always forgive you. God is WITH you ALWAYS. 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year. I want you to START your Healthy lifestyle journey right now! Ask the Holy Spirit to GUIDE you! To give you the STRENGTH to avoid "Temptations," and the understanding to realize how sugar affects your body.  Take a "Step in Faith." Let's do this One Day at a Time!  www.TheWeightLossNation.com For the month of October, YOU can JOIN Weight Loss Nation for $20.20 As a member, you will Join Diane Daniels, Frank Atkins (Spiritual Coach) and Bernadette Desmond (Australia Counselor) to help you on your Healthy Lifestyle Journey! You'll attend Weekly sessions with Diane, Bernadette and  Frank to guide you on your journey. Attend a monthly "cooking class," where you can showoff your healthy cooking recipes with Diane, Bernie and other members. Join the Weight Loss Nation "Private" Circle, where only members receive the "Recipe" of the week, personal chats with the Coaches and other members, and monthly contests! Visit our "Cooking" Vault, where you'll find cooking videos and recipes in a pinch. Visit our "Exercise" Vault, where you will move your body with Weight Loss Nation Coaches! All this and more ..... right now, for only $20.20 a month! Don't delay! Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com to join Weight Loss Nation for only $20.20 a month!      Discount ends 10/31/2020.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Subscribe to Weight Loss Nation! How many of you have hormone problems? I'm certain many of you do....especially women! Hormones are messengers in your body that help regulate all the systems in your body.  Dr. Mariza Snyder is a Functional Practitioner and Chiropractic Physician. Dr. Snyder is also the author of - "The Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Reclaim Your Energy & Focus and Lose Weight Naturally" Here's a "Sneak Peak" of what Dr. Snyder and I discuss in today's episode: 1. What are Hormones? 2. Which hormones are most prevalent in Women? 3. What are Essential Oils? Dr. Snyder provides an online quiz to see if your hormones are in balance. Take the FREE quiz here: www.DrMariza.com/Hormonequiz Dr. Snyder states that "Essential Oils" help stimulate the production of hormones to assist in balancing your body systems. In her book, Dr. Snyder discusses the "5 Pillars of a Foundational Lifestyle." Dr. Snyder lists the 5 Pillars as: 1. Nutrition 2. Exercise 3. Stress Management 4. Reducing the Toxic Burden 5. Self-Care Rituals Here are the topics Dr. Snyder discusses in the book, related to weight gain: 1. Weight Issues 2. Sleep Issues 3. Energy & Fatigue 4. Mood Swings Dr. Snyder discusses in the book, which Essential Oils to use for each of these issues. Here's where you can grab a copy of Dr. Snyder's Book - Amazon.com Dr. Snyder also hosts "The Essentially You" Podcast Catch Dr. Snyder on iTunes for Apple Phones and either PlayerFM, Himalaya or Stitcher for Android Phones       Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com     Host -  Diane Daniels   Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 6 ounces dark chocolate dairy-free (Taza Wicked 95% Dark Choc 2 Bars) You can use whatever brand of Dark Chocolate you want. Make sure the chocolate has 80% of Cacao in it.  I use Taza “Wicked Dark” Chocolate bar. Taza has one of the least processed Dark Chocolate in the friggin world. With the “Wicked Dark,” containing 95% Dark Chocolate, SWEET is NO longer in the equation. We’re talking HEALTHY HERE! Go to www.tazachocolate.com to purchase “Wicked Dark” Chocolate Bars. Dark chocolate gives you a variety of antioxidants including POLYPHENOLS!! Antioxidants help prevent damage in your body caused by oxidative stress and harmful free radicals. That means Dark Chocolate with 80% or more cacao….is part of our PAC MAN Family!!   1 15 oz can unsalted chickpeas BPA-free. BPA is that crap in the lining of cans that can get into your system. Causing toxicity and whatever. ¼ tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt Fresh raspberries & optional coconut flakes to serve ¼ Cup of Raw, Unfiltered Honey (straight from the Bee’s Ass people!) (Buy LOCAL Raw, Unfiltered Honey. That’s the best for you. If you live near Savannah, GA you wouldn’t want to buy Raw, Unfiltered Honey from Oregon, because the honey from Oregon contains local pollen & nutrients from that area. If you live in Oregon, check out Raw Oregon Honey at www.raworegonhoney.com If you live near Savannah, GA  you want raw, local honey that contains the local pollen & nutrients from your neighborhood. check out HL Franklin Honey at www.FranklinFoodsLLC.com Honey is made up of 38.2% of fructose, 31% glucose and only 1.3 % sucrose. Maple Syrup is basically 99.9 % sucrose. White table sugar, and brown sugar are also 99.9 % sucrose.  Your body breaks down the “sugars” into Glucose. Since Sucrose is a “Di-Saccharied…the body has to break it down 2x in the body. Fructose is a mono-saccharide and is absorbed directly into the body, but it will need to be “converted” into Glucose by the Liver first. That’s why RAW…Unfiltered Honey is sooo good for you! The body isn’t working so hard to convert the molecules into Glucose!    Preparation   Chop dark chocolate and place in a double boiler, or in a glass bowl over boiling water on the stove. Gently melt chocolate, stirring every now and then until completely melted. Remove from heat and pour chocolate into a large bowl. Set aside to slightly cool. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid aquafaba, and store chickpeas for another use. In a large bowl add in aquafaba (about ¾ cup should be reserved) along with cream of tartar. Using a hand mixer, mix on high speed for 7-10 minutes, or until soft peaks begin to form. Add in vanilla extract, salt, and raw honey and beat until mixed. Add ½ the melted chocolate to the whipped aquafaba and fold until incorporated. Fold in the remaining ½ aquafaba until smooth and combined. Gently spoon chocolate mousse into glasses, small mason jars, or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Add some raspberries to serve. Enjoy!  Recipe provided by Kate Gavlik (Organic Authority)   NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION   Serving Size  -   ONE - 3 Ounce Serving of Chocolate Mousse Calories –  236 Fat – 28 gms Carbs – 26  gms Fiber – 2 gms Protein – 1 gm Sugar – 18 gms Minerals :   Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Copper potassium, phosphorus & Zinc. This is going to be a DELICIOUS & Satisfying Dessert for you & the kids! Let  me know how you like it! Send me an email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com Become a member of Weight Loss Nation and join me and the other Like-Minded People….who ARE Living a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle. Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com for more information!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com How many times has "Fear" prevented you from doing something?  Fear comes in many forms. Procrastination is one form. I know....   I've "procrastinated" doing something MANY times in my life! Depression is another form of Fear. Hiding from your emotions or feelings.....because they make you feel sad, overwhelmed, anxious is another form of Fear. How do you get rid of Fear?  One way..... is "Focusing" on your Goals. One of my favorite sayings is ........ "The only obstacles you will see..... is when you take your eyes off of your goals." Think of a time in your life when you achieved a goal. How did you complete it? One reason is that you "focused" on that goal and you didn't allow "distractions" to come between you and your goal. FOCUS is extremely important when you set out to achieve your goals. Any kind of distraction.... social media, phone calls etc. will keep you away from working on your goal. Soon.....those distractions add up and your goal seems impossible! I Say......Let's "RESIST FEAR....by Staring At Your Goals With Focus." On Today's show..... I'm discussing Courage with Debbie DiPietro. Debbie is the host of the Ccourageously Go Podcast  Each week, Debbie has a conversation with women about Courage. Stories about courage, life lessons with courage and those who are living with courage.  You can find out more about Debbie DiPietro on her website: www.CourageouslyGo.com Debbie is the author of "Short Morning Prayers: A Collection of Heartfelt Prayers to Start Your Day!" You can find Debbie's book on Amazon or at a "Cracker Barrel" restaurant near you!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates about 48 Million people get sick each year from Foodbourne Illnesses. In 2018, The U.S. Population was 327 Million People..... 48 Million People is almost 15 PERCENT of the Population! That's INSANE! Of those 48 Million People....About 128,000 people are hospitalized and around 3 THOUSAND people DIE from Foodbourne Illnesses each year in the U.S.  More and more cases of E Coli from tainted Ground Beef, are spreading nationwide.  The CDC reported on April 12, 2019, that E Coli contaminated Ground Beef was the culprit in an outbreak that crossed the borders of 6 States. That was in April.......To Date..... 196 people, from 10 Different States, have contracted the Shiga Toxin producing E Coli (STEC) strain, that causes Illness. Two types of E. coli that cause foodbourne illnesses diagnosed in the United States are Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and entero-toxigenic E. coli (ETEC). STEC are a group of E. coli that produce Shiga toxin. This Poison causes people to have diarrhea, which can be bloody. When you hear reports about outbreaks of E. Coli infections in the United States, they’re usually talking about a type called STEC O157. Shiga Toxin producing E. Coli was named after Japanese Physician and Bacteriologist..... Kiyoshi Shiga.  Dr. Shiga became famous for the discovery of "Shigella Dysenteriae," the organism that caused "Dysentry" in 1897, during a severe epidemic in which more than 90,000 cases were reported. "Dysentry" is an inflammatory disease of the intestine especially of the large intestine, which always results in severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.   Entero-toxigenic E. coli  (ETEC) are the leading cause of Traveler's Diarrhea, which is the most common travel-related illness. It can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations in the world are in most of Asia (except for Japan) as well as the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.  To date....here are The following States have reported cases of the STEC outbreak - FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MS, MN, OH, TN, VA 28 people were hospitalized and 2 cases of Hemolitic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which is a life threatening condition which can cause kidney failure. Let's take a look at some DISGUSTING facts about E. Coli : 1. E. Coli infections happen when you EAT....."tiny" microscopic            amounts of HUMAN or ANIMAL FECES.                                            It takes about 3-5 days from the time you eat the "tainted              food," until you start to show symptoms. 2. The scary part is ....... you probably come into contact with              E.Coli more than you think you do.     The Bacteria exists "Naturally" in the environment and in the        "intestines" of Humans & Animals.     Outbreaks in "Multiple States" of E. Coli in the last 10 YEARS,          have primarily come from FOOD you bought at Grocery Stores....     Ground Beef..... Romaine Lettuce.....and even Frozen Pizza!     E. Coli comes in different strains.... and most of the strains are        Harmless. That's good news!     The STEC Strain is one of the strains of E Coli that cause people        to get very sick.     The major symptoms of STEC are:        a.  Severe Stomach Cramps        b.  Diarrhea... very watery and can contain blood.        c.  Vomiting     Sometimes..... STEC causes Urinatry Tract Infections (UTI's) ...      Respiratory Illness or Pneumonia.     A very SERIOUS effect of STEC can cause Hemolitic              Uremic Syndrome (HUS).     HUS  is a condition that results in the DESTRUCTION of            blood Platelets (Platelets are the cells that form "clots" to      stop bleeding).      HUS can cause anemia (low red blood cell count.. which          means your remaining Red Blood Cells won't have enough      "Hemoglobin" which is an iron-rich protein that helps              red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of        the body). This can cause you to feel tired or weak. You may also have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat.  HUS can also cause "Kidney Failure," due to the damage to the very tiny blood vessels of the kidneys. That's a Serious Problem Nation! It's hard to avoid E. Coli completely.  Here are some ways to lower your risk of infection:   a. Try not to swallow water from swimming pools, lakes, ponds and streams.   b. Avoid eating "UNPASTURIZED" Dairy Products or Juices.   c.  Cook Meat THOROUGHLY. The CDC recommends cooking Ground Beef to a temperature of 160 degrees Farinheight. There's NO QUICK CURE for Treating E. Coli Infections. Most people will recover in 5 - 10 days. You need to stay HYDRATED people!  Drink LOTS of WATER! Eat a lot of CHICKEN SOUP!  Staying HYDRATED is a Key component to Recovery. The CDC advises NOT to use "Antibiotics" as a treatment for E. Coli STEC infections..... since there is NO EVIDENCE that antibiotics are helpful with STEC....AND.....using antibiotics may INCREASE YOUR RISK of developing HUS .... Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. www.TheWeightLossNation.com How can you prevent STEC infection? Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water. Follow the four steps to food safety when preparing food: Clean your hands & food surfaces often. Separate -Raw meat, Chicken, Seafood and Eggs can Spread Germs to ready-to-eat foods—unless you keep them separate. Cook  Food to the Right Temperature. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat has reached a safe minimum cooking temperature.   Chill  -  Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours.  Bacteria can multiply rapidly if left at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” which is between 40°F and 140°F. Never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it’s hotter than 90° F outside). You can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at its color. Did you know that ......One in four burgers turns brown before it has reached the safe internal temperature of 160°F.  Use a food thermometer to check that it’s safe to eat. Cook ground beef, pork, and lamb to an internal temperature of at least 160°F  Insert food thermometer into the side of the patty, to the center, to check. Cook beef steaks and roasts to an internal temperature of at least 145°F  and allow the meat to rest for 3 minutes after you remove meat from the grill or stove. Check temperature in the thickest part of steaks or roasts. Prevent cross-contamination by thoroughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils with soap and water after they touch raw meat.  Don’t eat RAW Dough or Batter.   Take precautions with food and water when traveling abroad.       Check out the CDC site at  CDC.gov       There's an entire section on "Traveller's Health" that you can check out when travelling abroad.       Let's take a Stand Against E. Coli Weight Loss Nation!      Are you an "Emotional Eater"......Do you Over Eat? Do you have issues with Portion Control?      If you do....... you're in the right place!      I'm on a 90 Day Journey to SLAY Emotional Eating ...... and I'm killing it!      I'm on DAY 32 and I've SLAYED Anxiety, Fear....Frustration....Anger.....Boredom....AND Happiness!      I'm on my LAST Emotional Eating culprit......SADNESS!     I'm going to SLAY "Sadness" soon.....and then I won't NEED Food to FEEL Better!     Want to Learn how I'm SLAYING Emotional Eating?     Join the WLN FB community and find out!     Go to facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation     Let's SLAY Emotional Eating and Over Eating Together!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com   LOVE Everything that comes into your life today! SMILE at Every Person......SMELL Every Flower......PET Every Animal....Every Living Thing is A GIFT.....Just for YOU!  Accept that Gift and use YOUR SENSES to RECEIVE that LOVE! SMELL the Flowers......LOOK that Stranger in the Eye and SMILE......LISTEN to the Dog who Barks & Wags his Tail at you......FEEL the Breeze on your face! GIVE LOVE to EVERY Living Thing that YOU come into contact with Today!! SMILE at a Stranger.....THANK the person who holds the door open for you......GIVE some change to the Homeless person who holds out their hand.....WHISPER to a child who is crying "Hey Beautiful....it's Ok....SMELL the beautiful Flower that is right in front of you! When YOU GIVE LOVE .......YOU Will RECEIVE LOVE Back 3x More than You Gave! LOVE Every Living Thing You Come In Contact With Today...... Watch What Will Happen to YOU! Do You Want to SLAY Emotional Eating? Do You Want to SLAY Binge Eating? Do You Want to SLAY Purging? Do You want to Control Portion Sizes? If you do.......then JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Village and MAKE it Happen! The Village is LIVING and BREATHING with others who FEEL Just LIke YOU Do! WE ARE TAKING ACTION to SLAY Emotional Eating! WE Want to LIVE our LIVES and FULFiLL our DREAMS! Join Us! Go to the Free Facebook Village - www.facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! 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Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.     Disclaimer: This blog post on The Weight Loss Nation Podcast, provides general information and discussion about medical issues and health-related subject matter. The words and other content provided in this post, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If you or any other person has a medical concern, consult with an appropriately licensed physician or other health care professional immediately and do not rely on the information presented in this post. 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com   Here's A GREAT Tip that will STOP family, friends even strangers from Sabotaging your healthy lifestyle! Go buy a 4" x 6" Index Card. Buy a LOUD Colored Card....Neon Green or Neon Yellow. In your best handwriting....with a magic marker...write this on the card...in BIG .... Capital letters.... NO......THANK YOU! Get the index card laminated. Then carry this "Secret Weapon" with you! The next time someone says to you...... Would you like a piece of bread? Would you like some more pasta? Would you like some cake? Shove your secret weapon index card in front of the person and let them read it! The person will read it ....and...they will LEAVE you alone! I bet they will even "apologize" for saying it! This works Nation! Here's my FAVORITE saying..... "The Only Obstacles You Will See......Is When You Take Your Eyes Off Of Your Goal." Stay Laser Focused! Super Tip #2 Carry your bottle ...or container of water with you wherever you go! When people see you with a drink in your hands.....it will STOP People from asking you ..... Can I get You a Drink? Can I get you a glass of wine? That's it! Easy! NO MORE SABOTAGIN YOU!   Join me in the Weight Loss Nation FB Community! IT's Free...It's SAFE....It's a community of like-minded people...who are emotional eaters and who have portion control issues. Go to - facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation to join us!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Here we are in mid April! April Showers bring May flowers! I have a question for you.....How many of you would describe yourself as an "Emotional Eater?" I AM.....I have spent my WHOLE Life being an Emotional Eater! NO MORE!! I am on a MISSION to SLAY Emotional Eating in 90 Days! Why??? Because Emotional Eating is taking a toll on me and it is Preventing me from Achieving MY Goals! I'm on a 90 day mission to SLAY Emotional Eating! Join Me! If you'd like to be part of the WLN Community.....go to www.facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation It's Free, it's SAFE.....it's a place where women come to share....listen....and GROW! If you have a question you'd like me to answer...send me an email....send it to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com   Are YOU POOPING EVERYDAY! I Am! I drink my TEA 2x a day....Ice Cold when it's warm, nice & hot when it's cooler. Want to start Eliminating Waste, Toxins, Virus & Bacteria from YOUR Gut? Try the TEA! It works! Go to -    www.Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/WLN Click on Sample & get your tea. I know you'll be back for more! Here are some phone numbers if you feel YOU need someone to talk with .... If you feel like you could hurt yourself or someone else -  800 - 273 - 8255 If you feel like you want to drink Alcohol....or.....take Drugs.... 800 - 923 - 4357. If you're under 21 and you want to talk to another teenager....call this number...  877 - 968 - 8491. WE Can ACCOMPLISH Anything TOGETHER! Let's Do This!!! Diane Daniels

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com We ALL drink water everyday.  How much do you drink in a day? Did you know YOUR Body is made up of about 60% water? Your body uses water in ALL of it's cells, tissues and organs.....to regulate body temperature.....and to maintain other body functions. Your body loses water everyday when you sweat, through digestion....and.....BREATHING! You REHYDRATE by drinking fluids and eating food with water in it. How much water you need depends on a lot of things. Do you live near Fairbanks, Alaska....where the average temperature RARELY gets over 75 degrees?  Then....you're not sweating that much.  Or....do you live near...... New Orleans?....which is the most HUMID city in the U.S......bet you thought is was Florida! I did.  if so.....you're sweating pretty much all the time and you NEED to rehydrate often. How active are you? Are you a couch potato? If so...... you're probably not going to get dehydrated.  But.....if you exercise or do physical activity for 30 minutes or more......you NEED to replenish the water you will lose by sweating AND breathing faster. It's a good idea to drink water before, during and after physical activity.  How much water Do you need to drink water when you're sick?   So….How much water do you need to drink when you’re sick? Hey Weight Loss Nation! Did you know that you can get PAID….. JUST for listening to this podcast. I know it sounds CRAZY……but it’s true! I just discovered this free app called Podcoin, and it literally PAYS you to LISTEN to podcasts. You’re listening right now….why not get paid to listen! Here’s how it works … you listen to Weight Loss Nation & other podcasts…. and you’ll earn “Podcoins” while you listen. Then…. you turn those Podcoins in…. for gift cards at places like Amazon or Starbucks….. … Or….. if you’re a giving person…… you could even donate those Podcoins to charity. The more you listen…..the more you earn! Download the PodCoin App and in the “Invite Code” section write “WEIGHTLOSS” You’ll receive a “300 PodCoin Bonus” What are you waiting for? Download the PodCoin App Now! You may lose your appetite and don't want to do drink water when you're sick....a FEVER can dehydrate you and you NEED fluids to help your immune system FIGHT viruses & bacteria, while eliminating enemy cells in your phlegm! You may be vomiting or having diarreah! You can become quickly dehydrated if you’re vomiting or having diarreah. Even FASTER if you’re doing both! When your body is in balance with water, your immune system can get rid of waste, dead viruses & bacteria more easily. Also, your cells are in a state of balance & can perform the funtions they were made to do. Your kidneys will be happy, your liver will be happy ..... your Brain is CLEAR...sending out signals to ALL your cells as needed to keep you in optimal health. So drink around 64 ounces of water a day. That's right at least a GALLON of water a day! If you weigh over 200lbs. drink HALF your weight in water.  So....if you weigh 200lbs. drink 100 oz of water a day. How can you measure how much water you drink? Use a clean glass each day, measuring how much water fills the glass. If you're drinking from a 12 oz glass, you know you need to drink at least 5 glasses a day to reach 60 oz. You can also use a 24 oz BPA Free bottle. I drink 4 bottles of water a day in my water bottle, which means I'm drinking 96 oz of water a day. That makes it easier for me to keep track. If you can't stand drinking "Plain water," the easiest thing to do is "squeeze" in some fresh lemon. You could cut up some berries & add them to your water too! You could even have fresh brewed cold ice tea! Here's a quick tip! When you drink an ice cold glass of water after sweating, you force your body to BURN calories in order to bring down the temperature of the water! So......when you drink at least 64 oz of water a day....or more.....if you're sweating alot....or when you're sick....you will keep your body balanced...... Your immune system will work more efficiently....You will have more clarity....your kidneys will produce "clear" colored urine....which means your kidneys are "Happy" You'll POOP easier and your eyes & skin won't be as dry. A Happy Body means you can lose weight more efficiently! I'm on a MISSION to SLAY Emotional Eating! If you're an Emotional Eater or someone who has problems with PORTION SIZES......come join me! Be come part of the Weight Loss Nation Village! It's FREE ..... AND.....it's a SAFE place to listen and vent! Walk with me ..... AND.....Together.....we will END Emotional Eating and Learn PORTION CONTROL! Go to www.Facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation Join The Village! We’re Taking this Journey Together!  Until Next Time....have a Happy, Equilibrium and Healthy Week!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com   Today.....I'm going to be Happy! I'm going to be Happy...and.....I'm going to FEEL Happiness....without EATING! I NEED to FEEL the Happiness fully....without food. I want you to be Happy today! Smile at a stranger today....I promise they will smile back...or....give you a second look! One or the other will happen. Go do something you enjoy doing! Go walking...go swimming....go read a book! Whatever you want to do ....that will make you happy. While your at it....go back and listen to S2 Ep004, which came out on 11/17/16.  I interviewed Patricia Noll the "Happiness Coach" and I want you to feel HAPPY as much as you can today! Thanks to Pachyderm for the Happy Song! If you are an Emotional Eater and an Overeater...and you want to SLAY Emotional Eating....join me in the Weight Loss Nation Community... You will be in a SAFE Place....to share your thoughts...feelings...emotions with our community members.... who feel just like you! I welcome YOU to the community! www.facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation For ONE Day.....FEEL Happiness.....without eating! Enjoy the emotion! Enjoy the feeling! BE HAPPY! We WILL conquer Emotional Eating One Day at a Time! Diane

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Here we are at the end of March....AND....I just had an AHA moment. A BIG one! So BIG...that it has caused a "Transitional Shift" on my Weight Loss Journey. I just realized after two years....(not kidding)....that I NEVER need a "Take-Out" box, when I go out to eat. Almost everyone around me, usually takes a portion of their food home with them. NEVER me! I also started playing "pickleball." Ever heard of it? It's a combination of tennis, badmitten and ping-pong. You usually play with a partner and the court is smaller than the size of a tennis court. You also play with a plastic "wiffle" type of ball and the racquets are square! I LOVE it! Another physical activity I want to do! Well, I started playing....and after just a few games, my knees are killing me! I'm in MUCHO pain! I figured out that my body is telling me....."Diane, you are still too heavy for your joints." I NEED to lose more weight to keep the burden off my knees and ankles. How much?? I have no idea. I just know that I have to do this for my health. So......if you are an EMOTIONAL EATER....and/or you "Over Eat," you should JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Community. I am going to be concentrating on EMOTIONAL Eating and Portion Sizes. If you're a woman....you are an EMOTIONAL EATER....AND you OVEREAT because your PORTION SIZES are too big....PLEASE JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Village!  We will conquer this together! Go to www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossnation Are you POOPING EVERYDAY? I do! I drink my Laso Tea everyday and I POOP EVERYDAY. If  you'd like to try the tea.....go to my website..... https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/products and buy the tea! When you do, I want you to know that I may receive a small commission. Check out the Weight Loss Nation Community and get the Support You Need for Living a Healthy Lifestyle!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Delicious Blueberry Popsicles   Prep Time – 5 minutes   Ingredients   2 Cups of Fresh Blueberries ¾ Cup of either   a. Chobani Non-Fat Plain Yogurt  or So Delicious Coconut Milk Unsweetened Vanilla Yogurt Alter ½ Cup of Almond Butter  ( I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter)                   Go to  www.ArtisanaOrganics.com 1 teaspoon of Vanilla  (REAL Vanilla has no alcohol in it.) Vanilla EXTRACT does contain Alcohol as a preservative.  The most sought after type of REAL Vanilla is Madagascar Vanilla. As the name suggests….the Vanilla beans or pure extract come from the island of Madagascar. Madagascar is about 266miles off the East Coast of South Africa….or directly East of the country of Mozambique. Madagascar Vanilla is expensive. For a 2 oz. bottle on the Amoretti.com website,  you will pay about $11.99. By Comparison…..Vanilla Extract…which does contain alcohol, can be bought at your local supermarket. I priced a 2 oz bottle of “McCormick’s” Vanilla Extract at Walmart for $8.12.  Buy whichever type of Vanilla floats your boat. There isn’t a tremendous difference in taste. One has alcohol in it…..the other doesn’t.     Where do you BUY the Popsicle Molds? On Amazon of course! I like the “Mamasicles” brand. They cost $7.99 at the time this episode was recorded and have “ 6 Popsicle Molds.” Go to      goo.gl/UyoDyN   to find the “Mamasicles.”   Ok….Let’s make some Healthy, Delicious Popsicles!     EASY Peasy Instructions:   Blend the Blueberries, Yogurt, Almond Butter and Vanilla in a blender until Smooth.   Pour the mixture into your Popsicle Mold.   Insert the sticks into each mold   Freeze until solid   When You’re ready for a Delicious, Healthy Snack……Pop out a Blueberry Popsicle and Enjoy!   Nutritional Value Each Popsicle has: 112 Calories 10g Fat 8.5g Protein 2g Fiber 1.5g Sugar 6 g  Carbs 14g Sodium 53g Potassium 45% of the Daily Allowance of B 12 40% Daily Allowance of Vit D 12% Daily Allowance of Iron 91% of Daily Allowance of Calcium   PLUS…..Blueberries are the King of Anti-Oxidants! I’ve stated several times on this show…….dark colored fruits and vegetables get their color due to the Flavonoid called “Anthocyanin” Flavonoids provide the powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and ……they produce the vibrant, dark color in foods. That means that Blueberries…..are part of our “Pac Man” Family! No surprise there Nation!  Flavonoids like….”Flavonois” and “Flavan-3-ols” are highly effective in “searching, Fighting and help in Destroying Free Radical Cells” in your body, that cause cancers. Learn ALL about Blueberries and what they do for your body by listening to S 3 Ep 005….which was published on 2/9/18 or "click" here - Listen to This Episode Here! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or……go to the Weight Loss Nation Website…. www.TheWeightLossNation.com   and listen there.   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Today, I'm going to tell you a little bit about Broccoli! Broccoli is a super vegetable that is being harvested NOW! Broccoli is planted in the fall & the spring, since Broccoli loves the cooler temperatures and full sun. Broccoli is part of the Brassica Oleracea species, which includes cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussel Sprouts, Collard Greens and Savoy Cabbage. Broccoli comes from the Italian word ...... "Broccolo," which means.... "The flowering crest of a cabbage".....or a.k.a.  ......"cabbage sprout."  Broccoli has been recorded since the times of the Roman Empire! But..... in the U.S.....Broccoli has only been popular since 1925! China and India are the largest producers of Broccoli, with 73% of the world's Broccoli product.  In the U.S.......California is the largest producer of Broccoli producing over 92% of the annual product. Arizona is second. All the States have Broccoli as a crop, depending on the season. You should be steaming, roasting or stir-frying your Broccoli. Hell.....eat it raw! If you boil Broccoli..... you will lose 90% of the nutrients in the water.  Steaming, roasting or stir-frying Broccoli will preserve the nutrients. https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Try Roasting Your Broccoli NOW! Heat the oven to 450 degrees: 1. Place the Broccoli Florets on a metal cooking sheet, covered with aluminum foil. 2. Spray some olive oil on the Broccoli Florets. 3. Sprinkle some "sea salt" on the Broccoli. 4. Sprinkle some fresh, parmesean cheese onto the Broccoli 5. cook the broccoli for about 15-20 minutes. 6. Cool and Enjoy!   Nutritional Value Serving Size - 1 Cup Calories - 31 Cholesterol - 0 Sodium - 30mcg Potassium - 288 mcg Carbs - 6gms Protein - 2.6 gms Fiber - 2.4gms Vit A - 11%  Calcium - 4% B6 -10% B2 - 10% Vit K - 97% Vit C - 135% Folate - 8% https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's Tuesday.....A Tampa Bay Tuesday as a matter of fact! I'll be reviewing a local restaurant in the Tampa Bay area. For those of you vacationing in the Tampa area, or...... for those of you who live in the Tampa Bay area and are looking for a restaurant with "healthy options" on their menu, this is for YOU! Today, I'm reviewing .......... Thai Sweet Basil. A Traditional "Thai Cuisine" restaurant, that is located in the Northdale - Carollwood section of Tampa. #ThaiSweetBasil is located at 3875 Northdale Blvd, across from Whole Foods. The restaurant is owned by "Ally," who came to America 6 years ago. With a lifetime of cooking traditional Thai cuisine experience, Ally wanted to open her own "Thai" restaurant, to give the Tampa Bay area a place to go for delicious, traditional Thai food. Thai Sweet Basil won't disappoint! The decor is nothing to print a magazine article about. But...I wasn't there to review the decor. I was there to review the food! As soon as I was seated, Ally came over to my table and asked me if I had ever eaten at Thai Sweet Basil before. I told her it was my first time there and that I was excited to taste "traditional Thai" cuisine. I started with a cup of Tom Yum Goong Soup with Shrimp. The cup had a wonderful aroma, and I immediately saw fresh Basil. With mushrooms, Lemon grass, sweet shrimp and a delicate blend of fresh herbs and spices, the soup was a pleasant surprise. Great Flavor! The Tom Yum Goong Soup would be "bland" without the delicious herbs & spices.  At $4.00 for a cup of the soup, it was delicious and reasonably priced. I then tried the Pad Thai, which is an entree with thin, rice noodles, fresh scallions, eggs, ground peanuts and a flavorful "Tamarin" sauce. Nice flavor! Next was the Red Curry with Chicken. The chicken was grilled, cooked to perfection and covered in a delicious red curry sauce. The entree comes with bamboo shoots, bell peppers in a coconut milk based sauce. Fresh Basil finishes off this yummy entree. I LOVE curry, and this item hits the mark! My server asked me how I wanted the entree prepared..... mild, hot, very hot or volcanic hot! I LOVED that! I asked for "mild" temperature and that's exactly what I received. What I LOVE about Thai Sweet Basil, is the fresh herbs and ingredients they use. All items are made "to order," and they use FRESH herbs daily! What's the difference between Herbs & Spices you ask?? Herbs come from the green, leafy part of the plant. That Basil Leaf that was on my Red Curry and in my soup, was a fresh, green leaf with the most beautiful aroma. Spices come from many different parts of the plant. They can come from the root of the plant, the stem, the seed, flower..... or even teh Bark of the tree or plant. Spices are usually dried. Coriander is the seed of the plant, which is sold as "ground" coriander or....as a whole seed. Dried and whole spices hold their flavor longer than herbs. Fresh herbs are best to serve the same day. REVIEW: For the Delicious flavor and aroma of all the items I tried, along with the superior attention I received from the staff.... Thai Sweet Basil gets a huge "3 Avocados." Congratulations! Well deserved! Thai Sweet Basil hours of business are: LUNCH -   Monday through Saturday - 11:00am - 2:30pm DINNER - Monday thru Saturday 4:30pm - 9:30pm SUNDAY they are open from 3:00pm - 8:30pm Check out Thai Sweet Basil menu here: www.MyThaiSweetBasil.com You can dine-in or take out at Thai Sweet Basil. They do an "extensive" take out business using the "Amazon Restaurant" app. Download the Amazon Restaurant App and order your Dinner from Thai Sweet Basil tonight! Thai Sweet Basil has over "80" items to choose from on their delicious menu. Whether you're looking for fresh fish, Duck, vegitarian entrees, chicken, beef or pork entrees, Thai Sweet Basil  will suit your needs! If you're visiting the Tampa Bay area, be sure to check out Thai Sweet Basil. You'll have a Delicious meal at a reasonable price for everyone in your family.   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com What's with the FREEZING temperatures? I feel for all of you in the Midwest and North East! For all of you....I have a special recipe to warm you right up! Crockpot Southwest Chicken & Beans Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 15oz can of pinto beans 1 15oz can of black beans 2 28oz cans of Diced Tomatoes in juice 1 lb frozen organic corn 1 12oz jar of salsa (no sugar added)   Instructions 1. Place the Chicken Breasts on the bottom of the crockpot. 2. Pour the Tomatoes and Salsa over the Chicken. 3. Pour the Beans and Corn over the Chicken. 4. Cook on LOW for 5-7 hours.... until the chicken falls apart when you stir the pot. 5. Serve out 1 Cup portions   Nutritional Value Serving Size - 1 Cup Calories  243 Fat  3gms Sodium 300 - 600mg (depending on which brands you use) Potassium 925mg Carbs  28gms Sugar 3-4gms (depending on which brand you use) Protein  25gms Each cup has tons of Vit A, Vit C, Calcium, Iron and Vit B!   Let me know how you like the recipe! Send me your comments to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Happy 2019! It's a NEW Year! You have a clean slate! Leave any negativity you had behind you. Every New Year's Eve....Millions of people make New Year "RESONLUTIONS." All these people are ready to take on the world to.....Lose 100lbs.....Make a Million Dollars....take a trip "Around the World,"......and many, many other types of RESOLUTIONS. The "hard" fact is.......just about 8% of people will achieve their New Year's RESOLUTION.  Why you ask? It's a simple answer. The majority of us have competing priorities in our lives. We have kids, we have pets, we help take care of our parents, our grand-parents.....we volunteer at very passionate places....AND.....we WORK! It is soooo difficult to meet an outrageous, difficult RESOULUTION, while you are "Living" your life! The Fact is..... HUGE New Year RESOLUTIONS are a "set-up" for Failure.....right from the start. Let's look at an alternative. Make a TANGIBLE....AND......ATTAINABLE GOAL! Let's use this example..... "I'm going to stop eating candy for 30 days, knowing it will help MY body BURN more fat." This GOAL is TANGIBLE AND ATTAINABLE! This GOAL will make YOUR body healthier....AND....YOU will FEEL better!" That's a WIN...WIN situation! Now that you have your TANGIBLE AND ATTAINABLE GOAL in place...Let me help YOU "ACHEIVE" your GOAL. By using POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS.....YOU "WILL" Propel yourself towards attaining your goal This is what you will need to use Positive Affirmations: 1. A Mirror 2. Your Voice That's it! www.TheWeightLossNation.com So.,...here are THREE Positive Affirmations I want you to SAY next week....into YOUR Bathroom Mirror. On Day One.....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "YOU" Can Be The Best! Next.....point to YOURSELF in the Mirror and say..... "YOU" Can Be The Best! Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." On Day TWO.....Repeat Step #1 On Day Three.....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "I AM Happy." Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." On Day Four.....Repeat Step #Three. On Day Five....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "WILL I make a Difference in Someone's Life Today?" This type of question leads to ACTION! I say this AFFIRMATION EVERYDAY and I Mean It! When you make someone "SMILE," You make an impact in their life! Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." So.....by saying these affirmations next week.....I know you will build up your self-esteem and be on your way to attaining your GOAL!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/Products   What Does the Color of My Poop Mean?   Here we are towards the end of December! Wow! The Holiday season is cranking. Today, I’m going to be speaking to you about the COLOR of your Poop. That’s right….the COLOR of your Poop. It’s important to know about what the color of your Poop means. We all are familiar with the shades of Brown Poop. The oh-so-familiar brown poop. Brown Poop is NORMAL! But…….what about the other colors Poop can be? Let’s take a look at some other colors your Poop may be.   Yellow If you see that your Poop has some shades of Yellow, you may have eaten a meal that was extremely high in fat. Yellow Poop could also mean your intestine is not absorbing nutrients properly. You could also have Celiac Disease or another Digestive issue. Call your Doctor if you see Yellow Poop more than one time.   White, Pale or Clay colored Poop Your Bile Duct could be blocked or you may not be producing enough Bile. If you see White Mucos on top of the Brown colored stool, this could be normal or …….. it could also be a sign of a Crohn’s Disease Flare-Up. Crohn’s Disease can cause ulcers in your intestine, which causes an over production of mucus. The mucus may be present in your stool. If you see Mucus in your stool every once in awhile, that could be normal. But……if you see Mucus in your stool more than once in a while, you should contact your Doctor. If you have whitish, bland looking Poop…….Combined with Abdominal Pain, Fever with or without vomiting…..You should seek medical attention right away! That could be a sign of Appendicittis….or some other type of serious digestive issue.   Green A little Green color in your Poop……is just fine. If you see very Green Poop…you may have eaten lots of Green Vegetables……OR……you could be passing your stool too quickly  through your intestine, which means the Bile is unable to break down the fats properly. Certain Infections …..like those caused by the Bacterium – Salmonella or the parasite “Giardia,” can cause your stool to be green in color.  If you haven't eaten anyting "Green" and you see Green Poop, Contact your Doctor.   Black If you have taken “Iron” tablets…..or……you have taken “Pepto Bismol,” you’ll likely see “Black” colored Poop…..which is a harmless side effect. If there was a time you were having an emotional overload and you gave in and ate a bag of Oreo’s……you may possibly see Black colored Poop. So……if you ate Dark Brown or Black Colored foods…..you may see Black Poop. But……if your Poop is Black, which has a more liquidy and “Tarry” looking Stool consistency.... and has a strong smell……This is a sign of bleeding in your gastrointestinal system and you should call your Doctor ASAP.   Red If you had Beets with Dinner or you drank a glass of Tomato Juice last night, you may see the color “Red” in your Poop. If you see Redish colored Poop and you DID NOT eat Red colored food or drinks, you could be Bleeding! You could have Hemorrhoids, colon polyps or Anal Fissures. Anal Fissures are small tears in the lining of your Anus, which are caused by straining during a bowel movement. You are literally trying to pass a large, hard stool and it may cause tearing of the lining. If you have large amounts of blood in your stool or you see a large amount of blood in the toilet, you may require immediate Medical attention. Contact your Doctor.   Eating foods with colored “Dye” may cause your Poop to have that color in it. Be aware of what you have eaten and start noticing the color of your Poop!   After the holidays is a great time to “Cleanse” your colon!   A simple….yet effective way to do that is by drinking TEA! I have been using iaso Tea for the last 6 months and it has been a huge boost to my Digestive System! The Tea is made with a proprietary blend of 9 herbs and you make it just like any TEA. The TEA is very mild, and has hardly any taste.   If you’d like to CLEAN out your Colon naturally, try the TEA. Go to my website…… Clean Out Your Colon Here When the site opens….”Click” on the Products Tab to open the next page. Then “Click” on the Health & Wellness Box. When the page opens, the first box you’ll see on the left is the Instant TEA. All the way to the right……you’ll see the iaso Tea Bag. “Click” on whichever type of TEA you’d like to try and order from the site.  https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/Products I am always honest with you Nation….so....I want you to know as an affiliate, I will make a commission from the sale of the instant or Bag of Tea. Just keeping it real people   Please let me know how you like the Tea. Send me an email with your comments to  Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  If you'd like to become an affiliate send me an email and let me know! Send your email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com   I look forward to your comments!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's November.... The Holidays are Here! Let's plan for Thanksgiving Now! Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving at your house or you're visiting family & friends, I have the perfect dish for you to make for dessert that everyone will enjoy. If you "Plan" out what you are going to eat on Thanksgiving Day, you will "Enjoy" yourself and still maintain "control" of what you eat. Call and find out what is on the "menu" for Thanksgiving. Write down what you are going to eat. If you want to have stuffing, then have it! Just "control" how much of the stuffing you are going to eat. I'm going to have ONE Healping Tablespoon of Stuffing. I'm going to have ONE Heaping Tablespoon of Sweet Potato Casserole and I'm going to fill up on Turkey and vegetables. Then...for dessert...You'll be bringing it!  Don't worry about ANY other Dessert that is on the table. Don't even look at it. You are bringing a DELICIOUS Baked Apple Pie without the Crust! A healthier, Yummy Dessert. Everybody is going to LOVE this Dessert!   BAKED APPLE PIE WITHOUT THE CRUST  Baked cinnamon apples are a fall and winter favorite, but you can enjoy them all year! Traditional recipes use sugar. To cut down on calories, this recipe offers an alternative: Stevia Leaf Extract. At 100 calories, each serving is comparable to one fresh Granny Smith apple — the spices and flavorings add extra flavor….not calories! Ingredients 8 medium Granny Smith apples 2 tbsp cinnamon 2 tsp nutmeg 3 tbsp Stevia®                                                                            Water to coat bottom of dish The stevia plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a cousin of daisies and ragweed. As with many plants, there are different species. The species of stevia that is used to sweeten food (and that’s also been used medicinally for hundreds of years) is called Stevia rebaudiana. It’s native to South America, but it’s also grown in Asia. Stevia gets its sweetness from two chemicals: stevioside and rebaudioside  The “stevia” that you see today on the grocery shelves contains a leaf extract of the stevia plant called rebaudioside A (also known as reb A or rebiana). Rebiana is about 200–400 times sweeter than regular sugar. Currently, it’s used in packet sweeteners for drinks,in many food products, and for baking. One packet of a stevia-based sweetener contains about 0–1 calorie, and about 1–4 grams of carb, depending on the brand.  The brand I’m using today is called “Pie-yure” and it contains about 0 cal and 1 gram of carbs in 2 Tblspoons. The appeal of these stevia-based sweeteners,is that they’re derived from a plant, not concocted in a lab. But to say that these sweeteners are completely natural or unprocessed is NOT accurate, because the rebiana is extracted from the stevia leaf using chemicals.  So……Stevia Leaf Extract comes from the Stevia Leaf…..which is a plant. It’s NOT concocted in a lab….so, I’m using it. I bought the Organic Stevia at Sprouts. You can find it in your local health food store or buy it on Amazon. The ingredients are – Organic Stevia Leaf Extract and Maltodextrin. Maltodextrin is used as a thickener, filler or preservative in many processed foods. It's a white powder that can be taken from any starch, most commonly made from corn, rice, potato starch or wheat. Although maltodextrin comes from natural foods, it's still processed. To make things “Taste” Sweet and “Good,” that DOES NOT come off a tree or out of the ground….It’s going to be processed. This recipe calls for a small amount of Stevia Leaf Extract. If you can eat these Yummy Apples without adding more “sugar” don’t add the Stevia Leaf Extract. I can do it…..but…..I know many of you out there Nation….can not do that Today. I get it. If you “Need” SWEET right now while you are on your long-term lifestyle journey…..add the Stevia Leaf Extract. If you don’t need SWEET. Don’t add the Stevia. We good? OK….let’s make some baked apples for Thanksgiving! INSTRUCTIONS 1.    Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2.    Slice apples into 8 wedges each and place in a baking dish or pie dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and Stevia Leaf Extract. Mix so that all apples are coated. Place a small amount of water in the dish (about 1/4 in). Mix well. 3.    Bake apples uncovered for 30 minutes or until apples are soft and break apart easily. 4. Serve "hot" in a bowl.   Homemade Whipped Cream Ingredients 2 tablespoons Stevia Leaf Extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream Directions: Place a metal mixing bowl and metal whisk into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the Stevia Leaf Extract into the mixing bowl and add the whipping cream. Whisk just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 10 hours. When ready to use, rewhisk for 10 to 15 seconds. Nutritional information Serves   6-8 Serving size: 1 apple Total calories: 150 Total fat: 1 g Saturated fat: 0 g Sodium: 0 mg Carbohydrate: 30 g Fiber: 6 g Sugars: 19 g Protein: 1 g I want each of you to have a Joyful Thanksgiving! Enjoy your meal, your Apple Pie without the Crust Dessert! Until next time, Have a Happy, Peaceful & Healthy Week!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! 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This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/products I'm going to be talking about "pooping" and detoxing your intestine today. It's very important to "poop." Your body excretes excess waste, toxins, fats and bacteria from your body.  I asked my Doctor how often should I be "pooping." She told me everybody poops differently. My doctor also told me the average cycle of "pooping" is from 3 times a day down to once every 3 days. "Pooping" improves your digestive health. Today and next week we are going to be talking.... a lot....about "Poop." I've always had problems "pooping." I suffered all my life with constipation. I use to EAT a lot of processed foods.....fatty foods.....and I EAT a "large amount" of food. These are some ways that cause constipation. Being Pre-Diabetic or having Diabetes can also cause Constipation. Since I started living a long-term healthy lifestyle TWO years ago.....I improved my "constipation" problem.  NOW.... I wanted to improve the frequency of my "pooping." Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! I "fit" into the "normal" range of "pooping" my Doctor told me about,  but I wasn't happy being near the end of that range. I started looking into "pooping" and how I could improve the frequency of my "pooping." I wasn't looking for a "fast" or "quick" way to fix my "pooping" problem. The "Fast" way to do things never works. Just like a "Diet" doesn't work.....either does a "quick fix" for pooping. I needed to look into another "lifestyle" change. So.....I started researching "pooping" and how I could increase the frequency of pooping naturally. Mother Nature is awesome! She doesn't make any mistakes Nation! There are plants, trees, herbs, fruits and vegetables for all kinds of ailments. I read about all kinds of "Colon Detoxing." There are sooo many "quick fixes" out there Nation! I wanted an "everyday......natural cleansing, natural detoxification, bringing my body into a balanced state." I wanted to assist my intestine with it's natural functions. Some of the natural functions of your intestine are -  Digestion of the food we eat. Transferring nutrients from food into the cells of your body. Processing the waste from food and eliminating it from the body. Serving as a home for the "good bacteria" that provide a number of essential functions, including aiding in digestion and supporting the immune system.  After researching and trying several kinds of "cleanses" and "detox" products.....I am happy to say I finally found a product, which has helped me. This product is a TEA This TEA has helped MY Intestine with it's Natural Functions. The TEA comes in two varieties..... 1. The first variety is A Regular "Tea-Bag" just like other tea bags you're use to seeing in your supermarket 2. And the 2nd variety comes as an "instant" TEA, that you mix in 8 oz of water. For the last 6 Months......that's what I said....6 months...I have used this TEA to see how it would effect MY "Pooping" and my intestinal health. I am VERY happy to report....I am "Pooping" EVERYDAY! Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! I am finally on the opposite side of the "Pooping" cycle that my doctor told me about.  I also lost 5 pounds in 5 days this week, after I ate different kinds of "processed" foods for my Birthday this past week, By just having TWO cups of TEA a day for FIVE days. On other days when I have something to eat that isn't REAL FOOD.....like my "Beanitos" Black Bean Chips... or.... my "Jackson's Honest"....Lime with Sea Salt Tortilla Chips in Coconut Oil..... I drink TWO cups of TEA that day. I don't feel bloated, I don't feel tired, I don't have cramps.  I FEEL GREAT! One of the main reasons I LOVE this TEA, is because of the NATURAL & beneficial Ingredients this TEA has. I prefer the Instant Tea, since I'm always on the go and need to have easy, quick meals and drinks every day. I Love the TEA Bags too.....I make a batch of TEA with the TEA Bag every once in a while, I just prefer the convenience of the instant tea since I'm on the go a lot. Here are the ingredients in the Instant TEA: 1. Dextrin - Dextrin is a soluble Fiber that comes from corn starch. It is a pre-biotic fiber with excellent digestive tolerance. It has a low viscosity (which means it mixes well with other ingredients and it doesn't get thick) The Dextrin Dissolves in water easily. Studies have shown that soluble fiber dextrin can promote the sensation of feeling full when added to beverages. I can ATTEST to that! I do feel more satisfied after drinking the instant TEA, which means I do eat less! 2. Cassia Angustifolia Extract is also known as Senna, Cassia Senna. Cassia Angustifolia is a "natural laxative" which is known to increase the amount of mucus in the intestines. Cassia Angustifolia increases intestinal movement as well as colon secretion, all of which increases the ease of "pooping" NATION! Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! 3. Carica Papaya Extract - Papaya contains two important enzymes - a. Chymopapain  and b. Papain These two enzymes are known for treating gastrointestinal disorders. An article in the "2013 Neuro Endocrinology Letters," notes a preperation made with Papaya extract, demonstrated results for some patients symptoms of constipation, bloating and IBS (which is Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and the Papaya contributed to a healthy digestive tract. Carica Papaya Extract demonstrated great results as an anti-inflammatory agent with anti-oxidant wound healing properties and immune-modulatory effects. 4. Matricaria Chamomilla also known as German Chamomile has been used for "sluggish" digestion, diarrhea, inflammation of the urinary tract and menstrual pain.  Raspberries are known to help big time for menstrual cramps ladies! After this episode, go listen to Season 2 episode #39 - Eliminate Menstral Cramps and Hot Flashes with Raspberries, to get all the information on help with Menstrual cramps.  Matricaria Chamomilla has been used as herbal medicine to treat stomach pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and as a gentle sleep aid. I have been drinking this TEA for six months, and I have seen a HUGE improvement in my digestive health. I "Poop" almost EVERYDAY now and I haven't had a cold or have been sick in over a year. If this TEA resonates with YOU, I would love for you to try it and see if you have great results with "Pooping" and increasing YOUR Digestive Health. Want to try it? Go to my website.....  https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/products Under Products, "click" on Health and Wellness. You'll see the Laso Tea Bag - 5 Pack..... and when you Scroll down, you'll see the Laso "Instant Tea" (60 Count) box. Order the Tea Bag or Instant Tea and let me know if it helped YOU with YOUR "Pooping" and YOUR Digestive Health. If you follow the directions and drink TWO cups of the Instant TEA a Day for "5 consecutive days".......You should lose up to 5 pounds....just by drinking the damn TEA NATION! ORDER Your TEA Here! I'm always honest with you Nation...and I want you to know that I am now an "Affiliate" and I will earn a commission when you purchase the TEA.  Listen....When you try the TEA and Lose 5 pounds in 5 days and if YOU want to learn how to become an "Affiliate" to make a commission when YOU purchase your own TEA......or someone else buys the TEA.... Make Money When You Buy Your Own TEA Here! send me an email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  and I'll tell you how! If you just LOVE the TEA and want to buy the TEA to help you POOP Better and improve your Digestive Health..... GREAT! Just Buy the TEA! Buy Your TEA Here! If you have been living with constipation, abdominal cramps, bloating, menstrual cramps or symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome......I highly suggest you try this TEA. Next Week.....I'm going to be talking about the COLOR of your POOP and what that means!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Welcome to Autumn! I love the month of October! I miss seeing the leaves change color, but the pictures I have stored in my memory are serving me well, while I live in Florida. The fall also brings up fond memories of my grand-mother cooking pumpkin and squash this time of year.  Butternut Squash is soooo good for you! Here are some incredible healthy reasons to eat Butternut Squash: #1.   1 Cup of Butternut Squash has about 500mg of Potassium, which helps lower your blood pressure. #2.   1 Cup also contains about 7 gms of Fiber, which will prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive tract by supporting the "good bacteria" in your gut. #3.   Butternut squash is loaded with vitamin A—one cup of squash has over 350 percent of the recommended daily allowance , which is important for healthy eyesight.     #4.    Manganese is also in Butternut Squash, which helps your body maintain healthy bones.  #5.   With half of the daily required dose of Vitamin C contained in one cup, you may have fewer wrinkles in your face. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined links between vitamin C and skin aging in over 4,000 women aged 40-74, and found that higher intakes of vitamin C were linked to a lower likelihood of wrinkles and dryness of the skin. Vitamin C may not cure the common cold, but it may help reduce the length of time you have one, or reduce the risk of developing further complications, such as a lung infection or pneumonia.    #6.   Butternut Squash also contains the anti-oxidant "betacrytoxanthin," which reduces your risk of inflammation type of disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. #7.   With 1 cup having less than 100 calories, 26 gms of Carbohydrates and just about "el zero" gms of fat in one cup, your body will naturally feel full with all that fiber. When you feel full, you will naturally eat less and less calories will mean more weight loss! L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps your body make proteins and certain “brain-signaling” chemicals. Your body will convert L-Tryptophan into “Serotonin,” which helps your body regulate your “mood” your “sexual desire” and helps you fall asleep more naturally. 1 oz of Pumpkin Seeds has 161mg of Tryptophan, which is (58% RDI)….that’s how you make yourself “Feel Good” Naturally! With Serotonin being a “Happy” neurotransmitter for your brain, and Butternut Squash helping you feel full & satisfied…..what could be better than a hearty stew to make you feel full….sexy…. and Happy? Here’s a delicious, hearty, Butternut Squash Soup…. I want to share with you this week. Your belly will feel full and YOU will FEEL happy!   Make Me Happy Soup Makes about 4-6 Servings Ingredients 4  Medium Sweet Potatoes 2  can of White “Great Northern” Beans (15-16oz) rinsed good. 3   cans of Diced Tomatoes (no salt added) 1 Tbls. of Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend (No bad salt in Mrs. Dash) 2  Cup of Diced Peppers (I use Red. Use Green if you want) 1 ½  Tbls of Minced Garlic Paste (Amore – 3.02 oz tube in most stores) 2   32 oz container of Kitchen Basics low sodium chicken broth 2  package of fresh or frozen diced butternut squash (15-16oz each) 1  Cup of Raw, hulled Pumpkin Seeds 1  Cup of Raw, Organic Peanut Butter……I use “Once Again” Brand. The ingredients in Once Again Creamy Peanut Butter are……. Peanuts & Salt.       Instructions Peel sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes and put into the crock pot. Add the beans, tomatoes, peppers, seasoning, garlic paste & broth into the crock pot. Cook on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours or low for 4 -6 hrs, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in the butternut squash the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Chop up the pumpkin seeds or put in a mini-chopper like I do. Stir into stew. Remove 1 Cup of the liquid from slow cooker when done and put in a bowl. Put the Peanut Butter into the bowl of liquid and stir or whisk until blended. Stir the Peanut Butter mixture back into the stew. Serve 2 Cups into your favorite cup or bowl. Add  ½ teaspoon of Sea Salt EAT and FEEL HAPPY!  It’s hard to say how many calories you’ll be eating, since I don’t know how many beans or other ingredients will be in your cup while you  eat it. Let’s play it safe and make an estimate of about  300-400  calories per 2 cup serving. I’ll tell you one thing……This is a Healthy & Happy Stew…..so don’t waste your time worrying about the calories in this Happy Stew! Freeze leftover stew in One Cup or Two Cup containers….so you’ll be able to defrost and eat this “Feel Good” Soup whenever you need it! Thanks so much for listening…….don’t forget to tell your friends & family about Weight Loss Nation! I could use your help in making others healthy! Spread the word and Let’s make as many people as we can live Long-Term Healthy Lifestyles! Want more information on Weight Loss Nation? www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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