Dancing With The Stars’ Slimming Success

One of the biggest rating TV shows at the moment is ‘Dancing With The Stars’ – in fact, it’s getting right down to the business end of the competition, and one of the favourites to win, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, was eliminated last Sunday night (boo hoo, I love Kerri-Anne).  However while DWTS did wonders for the ‘launch’ of Kerri- Ann on Channel 7, we also witnessed her ‘shrinking’ right before our very eyes.  It is rumoured that Kerri-Anne lost around 5-6 kilograms as a result of the intense dance rehearsals, and quite frankly, she looks fantastic for a 58-year old woman.

It isn’t just Kerri-Anne who has enjoyed substantial weight loss as a result as being a contestant on DWTS.  Shannon Noll, who was forced to leave the show due to injury, also lost around 3.5kg (read more here:  http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=1007405&showcomments=true) and I am sure the others have noticed that their clothes are beginning to feel decidedly loose!  Move over The Biggest Loser, DWTS has some pretty great weight loss results too!

I am sure that both Kerri-Anne and Shannon did not change their diet radically; it was just the sudden increase in exercise that saw their bodies’ burn up the extra fuel.  And the same can happen for you!  You might be following one of our fantastic eating plans and taking our exclusive formulations to lose weight and while this will work for you, it will happen for you much quicker if you choose to exercise at the same time!

This is all to do with your metabolism.  Our body will burn fuel at a certain rate, and if your metabolism is naturally sluggish, you tend to put on weight much more easily compared to someone with a higher metabolic rate.  However, just by moving your body, you can ‘jump-start’ your metabolism to burn fuel much quicker! 

By this, we don’t mean jogging for miles on end or joining a gym.  Why not try something fun that gets your body moving?  Dancing obviously is great, but if ballroom is not your scene, give Zumba a try!  It’s fun and gets you burning calories not just during the workout but for many hours after it.  Or how about something as simple as throwing a Frisbee in the park, taking the dog for a walk or even joining in the odd aqua aerobics class at your local pool?  Whatever the activity, it is increasing your fat burning ability, and makes the reality of wearing your ‘dream outfit’ happens much more quickly!      

At The Natural Way we discover the best program to suit your needs and lifestyle – losing weight should not be inconvenient!  We will help you to fit your healthy eating plan into your life, and show you how to schedule more time to exercise.   Our formulations then work on balancing your body from ‘within, so you just don’t look fantastic, you will also feel it!   To find out more about our program, call 1300 SLIMMER TODAY and book your free appointment to speak to one of our weight loss experts.  After 30 years of helping people to lose weight, we know we can help you get back the body you want…no matter what size that may be!

Find out more about us here:  www.thenaturalway.com.au 

What’s Your Size?

 Recently, Target Australia announced that they were going to standardize their clothing range by ‘scanning’ the bodies of 20,000 men and women.  The scanner will then reveal what the standard size is of their average customer, and will then endeavour to manufacture clothes to suit the bodies of the 21^st century.    This, according to Target Managing Director Dene Rogers, is an absolute necessity, simply due to the amount of clothing returns that occur due to inconsistent sizing.  You can read more about the Target initiative here:  http://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/body-scanner-targets-right-fit/story-fn7celvh-1226335908818

We have ALL experienced a similar frustration:  I mean, who doesn’t know what it’s like to be a size 14 in some stores, but then in other shops you might be a 16…or a 12!  It’s crazy.  In fact, the plight of the variation in sizes is well illustrated in the following article:  It features a model who tries on five differently branded size 14 dresses and the difference in the fit is quite amazing: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/womens-fashion-measuring-up-funny-sizes-and-odd-numbers/story-e6freuzi-1226360659343

If you read the ‘Daily Telegraph’ article above, you will notice that it mentions the term ‘vanity sizing’ – that simply means that certain clothing stores will label a typical size 14 garment, only a size 10 or 12, so the consumer feels ‘better’ about fitting into a smaller size.  I must agree, I have definitely noticed an explosion of this practice.  As a 5’10”woman of medium build, there is no way I should be able to fit into size ‘Small’ clothing, yet I have several items of clothing in this size.  It makes me wonder what size genuinely small-framed women must wear – maybe they wear size ‘Pixie’?

And is the practice of ‘vanity sizing’ contributing to the ever increasing waistline of the average Australian?   I mean, if you fit into size 10 (which really should be a size 14), then you don’t have to lose any weight, right?  While this may be a point that needs further debate, I think the over-riding fact is that ALL clothing manufacturers should collaborate and agree on sizing standards:  imagine how much easier shopping would be!

The way your clothes fit certainly is the best gauge of how well you are maintaining your weight – and if you notice that your pants don’t fit quite as comfortably as they used to, then it might be time to call on The Natural Way.  To find out more about our program, call 1300 SLIMMER TODAY and book your free appointment to speak to one of our weight loss experts.  After 30 years of helping people to lose weight, we know we can help you get back the body you want…no matter what size that may be!

Find out more about us here:  http://www.thenaturalway.com.au/

Fertility and Weight Loss

  Carrying excessive weight can increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and even certain cancers.  However, for young women who would like to start a family, the chances of falling pregnant are definitely reduced if they are overweight. 

That is why women struggling to fall pregnant are often recommended to lose weight in order to increase their chances of success, however a recent study carried out in Sydney has reinforced the importance of this.  It seems that obese women who undergo fertility treatment – such as IVF – have a greater success rate if they lose weight at the same time.  In fact, their chances of success are three times greater than those obese women who do not lose weight. (read here for more information:  http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/11/Weight_loss_improves_fertility_749178.html

Over the years, The Natural Way has helped many women lose weight in order to help them fall pregnant.  One such client is Helen Patrinos from Brisbane.  Helen says, “I weighed 90kg and having a baby was something I really wanted, but I had found out I had polycystic ovaries.  My doctor recommended I lose weight and that might help me with falling pregnant.”

Helen now, 23kg lighter and mother of Nikolas

Helen at her before weight of 86.8kg

As a result, Helen joined The Natural Way and found that her weight just ‘dropped off’ – in fact, when she was only 6kg from her goal, she found out some wonderful news – she was pregnant!  Helen says, “I had a wonderful little baby boy but put on 20kg.  I could not stay at this weight, so I went back to The Natural Way and got back on program to reach my goal.”

Helen lost a total of 23kg to achieve her goal and is a proud mum of her lovely son Nikolas.  She says, “Before I lost my weight I hated how I looked, I had no energy…I became depressed and ashamed of myself that I would avoid going out of my house.  It’s amazing how much more you get out of life when you are not obese and unhealthy.”

The fact is that carrying excess weight can be harmful to your body in so many different ways! The Natural Way – your weight loss experts – can give you all the professional assistance and personal advice you need to get you to your goal weight.  Why not start today?  Call 1300SLIMMER (1300 754 663) and make a free appointment to find out how we can help you to get back the body you want.

Find out more by visiting our website:  www.thenaturalway.com.au

Protect Yourself Against Winter Colds and Flus with The Natural Way

Our Formulation C-1000 contains all-natural ascorbic acid which helps to keep your immune system ‘fighting fit’ during the approaching winter months.

The Natural Way literally helps thousands of people to lose weight every year – however, did you know we also have a fantastic range of formulations that can assist in boosting your health?  And with winter just around the corner, now is time to boost your body’s defences! 

That’s right:  it is important to safeguard your body against all winter ills during the traditional ‘colds and flu’ time of the year.  The common cold is really a broad name that covers a wide range of symptoms such as running nose, high temperature, sneezing, coughing etc. 

Studies reveal that it is estimated that we catch up to 3 common colds per year, however all of these may have different symptoms and levels of severity, depending on the virus that has caused the cold in the first instance.  Every virus that causes a cold varies slightly in its chemical makeup, so even if you have already had one this year, any new cold virus that is circulating may be contracted by you. 

It is the job of our immune system to fight these ‘foreign’ cold viruses that invade our body.  It does this through producing a chemical (or antibody) that attacks the virus and halts it from spreading to healthy cells – the antibody has to be an exact replica of the virus if it is to be effective in ‘killing’ the bug.

If  your body is very ‘run down’ if it cannot fight the virus – this means that the antibodies being produced are not exact replicas of the troublesome virus, hence it is being allowed to spread rampantly throughout the body, making you sicker.  A well-functioning immune system should be able to replicate and destroy the virus very quickly  – a ‘run-down’ immune system will not! 

If you want to make sure you are safeguarded against winter ‘nasties’ this year, try The Natural Way ‘Cold and Flu’ Pack.   The four (4) formulations which combine to give you the best possible defence against colds and flus are:

• FORMULATION C-1000 – it has been scientifically proven that adequate Vitamin C levels can not only prevent the onset of a cold but also lessen its duration and severity.
• FORMULATION D – our immune stimulant!!  This formulation blend contains both Echinacea and Golden Seal – these are both specific immune boosters that help to improve your body’s resistance against disease / infection.    
• DE-XTRA – this is our detoxifier!!  Being free of toxins will provide your body the right environment to keep healthy and ready to fight invading viruses for the whole winter.   
• B+ ZINC & PASSIFLORA – Zinc is a mineral that plays a vital role in enhancing the function of the immune system.  Like Vitamin C, Zinc is an antioxidant and these work to help prevent the problem causing ‘virus’ damaging your healthy cells. 

So if you want the best chance to be healthy this winter…dose up with The Natural Way & keep those colds away!  Call 1300 SLIMMER (754663) TODAY and speak to your friendly consultant about keeping your body healthy with our all-natural ‘Cold and Flu’ pack.  If you don’t live near a clinic, don’t panic!  You can still have access to our fantastic formulations via our mail order system:  phone 0458 754663 and discuss your weight loss or health needs with Cora.

Vist our website to find out more:  http://www.thenaturalway.com.au/

Dame Edna: Entertainer, Comedian and Jenny Craig Ambassador

Over the years, Jenny Craig have sponsored high-profile celebrities to do their weight loss program and then followed their weight loss journeys through advertising campaigns based on their results. Unfortunately though, this type of advertising has created bad publicity when most of the celebrities subsequently regain their lost weight…Kristy Alley, Bert Newton, Rowena Wallace and even Magda Subanzki has been photographed recently with most of her lost weight now regained.

It does make you wonder why Jenny Craig continues to use celebrities when their long term results are not necessarily great. However, it seems the Jenny Craig marketing department do not want to change their tack, so now we present you with the latest sponsored celebrity: none other than Dame Edna Everage.

The only question I have for Jenny Craig is ‘What are you thinking?’ Dame Edna is a character created by female impersonator Barry Humphries. That means that women do not relate to Dame Edna, nor do men…perhaps Jenny Craig think that female impersonators are a new ‘untapped’ market?

I have watched some of the Dame Edna advertisements and, to be honest, she is a character that is difficult to take seriously:

While it’s ok to incorporate humour into advertising, losing weight is not a laughing matter.

In fact, you need to take weight loss seriously if you want success…and that’s what The Natural Way can do for you. Jenny Craig’s program is focused on eating pre-packaged meals which makes you understand why celebrities fail to maintain their lost weight in the long term: do you think eating pre-packaged food will really work for celebrities when they are attending swanky functions? We encourage our clients to eat REAL food and prepare meals that the whole family can enjoy. Also, we educate you on the RIGHT choices to make when you are socialising ensuring your long-term success in maintaining your weight.

Our dedicated weight loss consultants help everyday people like you – not celebrities – to lose weight and support you every step of the way.   With your consultants’ motivation, encouragement and advice, you will never feel ‘on your own’ as you are professionally guided to your goal and beyond.  In fact, you can see the great results of some of our successful slimmers’ here:

So possums, if you need to lose weight (without the celebrity endorsement) and you like the idea of eating healthy-family friendly real food, then you need to talk to The Natural Way. Call 1300 SLIMMER (754663) NOW and book a FREE appointment to discuss your weight loss and health care needs with your caring consultant. We know our program works…and by personalizing our program to suit your needs, tastes and lifestyle, we know it can work for you too.

Visit us on the web at: www.thenaturalway.com.au

The Top 5 Reasons Why The Natural Way is Better Than The Biggest Loser

 Ok, I admit it – I am a fan of The Biggest Loser.  I don’t really know why:  I sometimes literally cringe when I see some poor contestant being scolded (like a child) for not exercising hard enough or if they have eaten some kind of ‘forbidden’ food.  I mean, I know it makes good TV viewing (apparently) but you cannot help but feel sorry for the contestants at times and wonder why they would possibly ‘sign up’ to lose weight on TV in the first place?  This made me think about The Natural Way program and prompted me to make a list of the top 5 reasons why doing our program is much better than being a contestant on The Biggest Loser : 

1.  No public weigh ins:  An important part of our weight loss program is our weekly weigh-ins.  However, this is done in the privacy of your clinic with only your weight loss consultant present:  details of your weight loss records are kept confidential (so the whole of Australia doesn’t know your weight loss record).  More importantly, we also measure you:  keeping track of the centimeters you lose is a much better gauge of your weight loss success as the effect of hormonal changes, fluid retention and muscle gain often reflect negatively on the scales.      

Someone who seems to be happy about being weighed on TV...

2. No excruciating physical exercise:  Our clients do NOT have to participate in rigourous exercise when on our program.  Sure we would love all of our clients to do some kind of physical exercise – and see quicker results – however, just regular walking (as outlined in our Walking Program) is all we ask.  We would rather encourage an exercise regime you can incorporate into your daily routine rather than ask you ‘sweat it out’ in a gym for hours on end!

3. No being treated like a ‘naughty child’ if you break the rules along the way:  Hey, we are only human, and we know that temptation is all around.  So if you happen to break-out and eat something you shouldn’t when on program with us, we won’t make you feel bad about it.  Quite the contrary in fact:  your consultant will support you in working out a ‘strategy’ to help you avoid doing it again. 

4.  No living in a controlled environment:  Of course it’s easy to lose weight on The Biggest Loser!  You get to live in a house (where only healthy food is available) and the personal trainers come to you…WOW, do you think that’s going to happen when you get back to the real world?  NO CHANCE!  We educate you on how to lose weight while you are going about your normal life and teach you that you can balance work / family / socializing without it impacting on your weight loss. 

5.  We want to keep seeing you once you reach your goal:  You know how it goes in The Biggest Loser don’t you?  Once you get eliminated, you only ever appear again at the show’s finale and then, that’s it!  You’re on your own to work out how to maintain your weight (and as some magazine articles have highlighted, often ex-The Biggest Loser contestants do not do this with much success).  Once our client reaches their goal, they are a client FOR LIFE!  Our maintenance clients are offered FREE maintenance visits where we continue to monitor your weight loss and give you all kinds of lifestyle / healthcare tips. 

There is only one downside of coming to The Natural Way as compared to being on The Biggest Loser… you won’t see the Commando in the flesh without his shirt on…but at least we can all still dream about it!  HA HA!  Maybe that’s really the reason why I like watching The Biggest Loser? 

 

Just in case you haven’t seen the Commando without a shirt before…here you go girls!

If you need a weight loss program to teach you how to lose weight in the real world, then you need to talk to The Natural Way.  Call 1300 SLIMMER (754663) NOW and book a FREE appointment to discuss your weight loss and health care needs with your caring consultant.   After helping people to lose weight for over 30 years, we know our program works…and by personalizing our program to suit your needs, we know it can work for you too. 

Visit us on the web at:  www.thenaturalway.com.au

Nasal Tube Dieting: You Have Got To Be Kidding Me…

Honestly, this morning I had one of those moments when I said to myself, ‘Just when I thought I had seen it all, THIS comes along’.  I have been working in the weight loss industry for 15 years and have witnessed all types of weight loss companies / books / fads / diets / techniques come and go.  But this one takes the cake…are you ready for it?  Ok, so this diet does NOT involve you eating any food:  instead you are fed via a tube which is inserted into your nose!  Really….

Of course, this ‘new’ weight loss technique has been developed in the USA and is called the K-E diet.  For a mere $1500, you can be fed via a tube for 10 days and apparently, this is becoming very popular for brides-to-be who are desperate to drop a few kilograms before the big day. 

The person who is on the K-E diet is supposed to eat nothing for the full ten day term, as all the ‘nutrition’ the dieter needs is delivered via the nasal tube.  That’s right – 800 calories per day is delivered to your body via your nostril (and you thought you just needed your nostril for breathing!).  Side effects of the diet include lack of energy, bad breath, constipation and is potentially dangerous for people with kidney problems.  You can read more about it here:  http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8452470/us-brides-use-feeding-tubes-to-lose-weight

Words cannot describe how very unhealthy (and totally ridiculous) the K-E diet is.  Providing the person does not eat anything, I am sure that the scales will show some ‘weight loss.  However, this weight loss will be extremely short-lived – in fact, the rebound weight gain will be almost immediate due to the virtual ‘starvation’ the body had to endure for 10-days.  And is this ‘diet’ lifestyle friendly?  I think not!  Going to a café to meet a friend for a coffee with a tube protruding from your nose will no doubt draw more than just a little attention from startled onlookers…oh dear.        

So if you are serious about losing weight, you don’t need a nose tube, you need The Natural Way!  Our programs are lifestyle friendly, you get to eat real food (and chew it with your teeth) and you will never be hungry on our program!  The individual support we offer you ensures that you stay motivated AND we educate you on HOW to eat once you are at goal, so your weight will never be a problem for you again!  If you want a slim future, call The Natural Way today on 1300 SLIMMER (1300 754663) OR visit our website http://www.thenaturalway.com.au/