Detox - Minus Three Days To Go

Hey Ladies and Gents On Tuesday the 3rd Of January we are going to be starting our NEW YEAR Detox....

If you did this with me last year, you know it works!  Leave me a comment!!!

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Now, I want to prepare you all for the detox and here is a post I did earlier in the year, so I thought it would be good for you to go over it again...

Don't forget to leave me comments on how your doing and if your going to join me :)

Foods to avoid during your detox....

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

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Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Get in Early for the 2012 Weight Loss Challenge

Now we only have three more days by my calculation until the new year 2012 begins. Many of us have enjoyed lovely Christmas dinners cooked by mothers, aunts, uncles and loved ones, and boy does everyone make and effort for the special holidays.

I for one am still stuffed from Christmas Day dinner alone and its two days after the event! I tried to get to the gym on Boxing Day, but it was closed.. :(

So do you know what I did? I went to the shops and bought a second wii controller and took this home, with the intention that me and my wonderful partner Glenn would get on that wii and play a few games of tennis and maybe a round of boxing!

So what if I didn't make it to the gym, there are other ways to enjoy yourself and lose a few calories at the same time. Go find what it is that suits your thing.... Let's face it the gym is not for everyone.

So round about the 3rd of January I will be going on a 10 day detox.... if your up for it, then click on the tab above and join me as I give a day by day account of my 10 day detox plan. Once that's over, then sign up for the weightloss challenge.... this should take us into summer in time to show off our sexy bodies for the beach season.

Getting in shape takes time, it won't happen overnight. There are no miracles for losing weight quickly and still looking good. Lose weight in a controlled manner, which will be slow, but you know what it will stay off longer and you won't find yourself swinging up and down those scales like a yo-yo.

Start now by reducing the portion sizes, taking walks in between and playing fun games with the kids and family!

Enjoy the rest of the Christmas season and we will be getting down to work in 2012.



Colette Morris SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

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Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com or simply click on the tab here to join our program.

We Are Now On Google Circles...

Hi Peeps, this is soooo exciting, just to let you know that the LFGC UK are now on google circles. So if you have a google circle account you can find us on there also. So get online and search for us by our email address londonfitgirlsclub@gmail.com




Colette Morris SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com or simply click on the tab here to join our program.

Christmas Tips from LFGC Member Colette...

 There are now officially four days to Christmas, and we all know what that will bring.  Hopefully lots of pressies (if you have been good), lots of love and special times with loved ones and friends.  Also, Christmas is a time when we all seem to pig out on lots of rich foods, cakes and loads and loads of alcohol. 

Then....... after boxing day subsides, so does our waistline... so not to put too much of a downer on this special time of the year.  Enjoy  the festive season and here are more tips from me....



 


Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

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Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Xmas Weightloss Tips

 Well not long now until Christmas day.  Parties are already started, I had one this weekend and my next three weekends and some days in the week are pretty busy with Christmas meet ups!

I thought I would share a blog post I did last year on tips to help you get into that party frock... share your comments and thoughts below


http://londonfitgirls.blogspot.com/2010/12/party-season-has-begun.html




Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

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Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Speed Up Your Metabolism

I uploaded this video to provide you with tips to speed up your metabolism.  As you know
the Xmas parties are around the corner, so watch the portion sizes and make sure you get at least 30
minutes of exercise in three to four times per week.





Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/  

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

***NEW*** Festive Flavour Formula 1 Shake

Hey, its the Christmas season and guess what?  Herbalife have introduced a new festive formula.....introducing new limited-edition F1 Festive Flavour - Toffee Apple and Cinnamon. The same great product as our existing F1 flavours now with a festive twist. The delicious dessert-like taste is a healthy way to indulge your sweet tooth this Winter.

Key Benefits

• Provides a delicious, healthy meal with an excellent balance of protein and key nutrients for sustained energy
• Scientifically proven as an effective way to help manage your weight
• Combines soy protein and carbohydrate to help you stay fuller for longer and keep your energy levels high
• Contains high levels of vitamins and minerals to help you achieve a balanced diet
• Less than 220kcal of guilt-free enjoyment

How can it help you?
Clinical studies show that daily use of meal replacement shakes is proven effective for managing weight, along with moderate exercise. F1 Festive Flavour is a delicious healthy meal with an excellent balance of protein and key nutrients for sustained energy.
 Order from a Distributor 

 SO don't say I didnt let you in on the best kept weightloss secret... lol!  

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

 Using weights can help you to lose fat and weight quickly, but it is important to do it right.  Here I have found a great article on using kettle bells to help you to tone up and lose weight. 

Weights can be great to help you tone up, and there are great toning exercises out there, but it is always important to ensure you are capable of lifting weights in the first place, so alwasy consult your physician before embarking on any exercise. 

 I did some of these exercises a few weeks ago and I can vouch that they do make you sweat, and I ached in places I didnt know I had muscles in.  The funny thing is the aches took three days to manifest after I did the original workout.

Make sure you warm down properly after any such exercise and it is important to keep doing a little but often.  Dont go all out with heavy weights right at the beginning.  Feel you way into what is the right weight for you without you feeling you are straining or pulling a muscle lifting the weight in the first place. 



http://www.netfit.co.uk/beginners-weight-web.htm 



Let me know how you find it and leave me a comment on my blog...

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Working It Does Not Have To Be Hard Work

The challenge of getting down a dress size or two before the christmas parties begin is now or never.  Officially only 3 more weeks until the start of December and the start of the party season.  

So what have you been doing to get your self in shape?  Eating sensibly is the only option, but eating sensibly, watching your portion sizes and exercising are the order of the day. 

Start out doing a detox to get the body ready for a fully fledged diet if you are going to get in shape for the next three or more weeks.  

Your mindset is important and you need to get your head sorted out.  Check out our article on mindset here ==> Mindset 

 

Hate to say it but, if you haven't got the discipline to cut the crap out of your diet and stick to healthy eating, then you will find it hard to lose weight to any degree.  

Do you take the elevator or the stairs?  Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator.  And if you do take the stairs, take them two at a time to get the perfect 'bum'.  

Bike riding will help shape your 'bum and legs', I personally love to ride outdoors rather than in the gym, but if you do use the gym, try pushing the level up really high and then pumping the revs up, yes it is difficult on the thigs and calves, but just doing this for 10 minutes is much more effective than riding at a low level for a longer period of time. 

Circuit Training - only for those who want to lose serious weightloss or shape up quickly in the next three to rouf weeks.  I recently attended a 'military workout' class and a 'weight loss circuit' and they really got my body aching in muscles I never knew I had. Definately got the metabolism running quicker and the sweat was pouring off me.  

As with anything you do, make sure you seek advice first from your physician before attempting to do such streneous activities. 


If you are overweight, try using the cross training, bike or rowing machine along with weight bearing exercises.  Jogging will not help, and besides is more stressful on your joints at this stage, once the weight comes off, then gently ease into jogging.  If you are a member of a gym, then seek advice from a professional instructor.
 
  


Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Do You Get Enough Fibre?

Many of my customers have increasingly asked me about how they can improve the reduction of fat intake into their diets, or to improve their overall digestion.  The answer is increase fibre into your program.  However, many of them are busy people and there is only so much fibre you can ingest through your diet, and supplementation is an aid not a replacement for increasing fibrein your program. The Fibre and herb tablets are a great way to aid your program, below the information taken from the Official Herbalife site explains more about the product. 

Introducing Herbalife Fibre & Herb product into your regime,  It is a high in soluble fibre which helps to optimise your digestive health by supporting the body’s natural elimination of waste and toxins. 

KEY BENEFITS

• A nutritional supplement to help you increase your daily fibre intake to support digestive health
• High in soluble fibre to help the body with the natural elimination of waste and toxins
• Ideal to use in conjunction with Herbalife Formula 1 shakes and Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex as part of your weight management programme and to support overall healthy nutrition.

WHY DO YOU NEED IT?

Getting enough fibre in the diet is essential for healthy digestive function. One of the many well known benefits of adequate fibre intake is its role to speed up the passage of food and to help eliminate toxins from the body. Studies suggest that Western diets are low in fibre; the average adult consumption of fibre is typically around 17g per day in Europe. Yet it is recommended your body needs 24 to 30g of fibre to optimise your digestive system.

USAGE

Take two tablets with each meal, three times per day.
This product may be used in conjunction with Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix and Herbalife Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex.

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Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Herbalife 24 For Sports Enthusiasts

Herbalilfe have a new nutritional range especiallly formulated for spots enthusiasts, ranging from the casual jogger, gym addict or for the elite athlete. 
Herbalife24 has all the products you need to help you prepare, train and recover.

Many variables affect your training and performance. With Herbalife24, nutrition is one aspect in your performance preparation you can rely on - giving you the confidence to be your personal best.

Below some Athletes who use Herbalife24 have spoken. Learn what they have to say about a lifestyle of comprehensive nutrition and dynamic performance.

"Overall an excellent product range. Exceptionally well designed and ideal for high performance athletes."
— Jack Cutsforth, Elite Cyclist, UK

"The Herbalife24 products are great and they are easy to use."
— Lynn Hamel, Elite Cyclist, UK

"Prolong has really been the big difference. Before I had gel, bars, bananas and a lot of things in my pockets, when I was racing. Now, Prolong gives me everything I need during the race. This helps me to concentrate and focus on the biking, and not think about when to eat and how."
— Kjell Kirkeng, Elite Cyclist, Norway

 Here is a short video explaining more about Herbalife 24 Sports Nutritional Supplements.

To Order your Herbalife 24 products 

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Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Update On My Epic 13 Mile Walkathon for Cancer Research

It's  now been nearly a month since we completed our night walk on behalf of  Cancer Research Organisation.  Stephanie and I endured a night time walk of 13 miles which too us 4 hours and 50 minutes to complete. 

We started off at the Indigo O2 in London at midnight and we finished our walk four hours and 50 minutes later.  We both walked all through the night along with 10,000 others to raise money for charity.

One of the reasons I am getting online with you now is that although we've raise money for charity, we haven't yet reached our target  which Stephanie had set.  

We've reached 46 percent of our target. So thank you very much to all of you who are so far donated £913.50 we are hoping to raise £2011.  

Now this took a lot of effort and practice on both Stephanie and my part for such a good cause, so please pass this message onto your friends, your neighbours , to people that you know to help us reach the final £1087.50 before the end of November 2011. 

Stephanie and I would like to thank you very much once again to supporting both of us and  thank you for supporting cancer research. 

Battling from cancer herself and getting the 'all clear' earlier this year was one fo the reasons why Stephanie decided to do this walkathon.  In fact at the time, she did not know how her treatment would go, but she still held the guts and determination to commit to talking part in this event. 

Many of us know  people out there who are fighting cancer , some who may have lost their fight, and those who are recovering from this terrible illness which has no discrimination.  It is only by donating money for research will we then have the hope that one day a drug or cure will be found for all cancers.  

So I'd like you all to put your hands in your pockets and help us just reach that final £1087.50 before the 26th of November to make our total gift to cancer research £2011. 

http://www.sponsormetoshine.org/cancersucks2011

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

From Evernote:

Post Detox - What to do next!

 

Tuna Salad. Total calorie intake approximately 280. 

 

Click on the link to hear my audio post. 

 

  

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/  

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Getting Ready For Christmas Parties

 Let's face it Christmas is really around the corner now with less than 10 weeks to go.  If you haven't started to get into shape then you are clearly running out of time. 


So here are some quick tips that you can take forward in the next 6 weeks to get into that party dress in time for the work christmas party. 


1. Add more exercise  into your daily routine, walk up stairs where possible, walk to shops instead of driving, add skipping into your routine. 
2. Reduce your carbs in the evenings, only eat them during the day. 
3. Stay away from Bread and flour products, yes that includes cakes and puddings. 
4. reduce your alcohol intake as this will help with calorie intake
5. watch portion sizes
6. add protein powder into your program
7. add a weight toning program into your exercise regime
8. add more fibre in your diet to help improve digestion and to get rid of additional excess fat.
9. drink lots of water
10. tell your friends and be accountable!





Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Fwd: Day 4 Detox - useful advice

Day Four of our Detox
It's going great so far, we've gone through the pain barrier so it wasn't too bad this time. By drinking lots of water to make sure that you're hydrated and also cutting out a lot of processed foods flour, bread, pasta, rice has reduced the bloating feeling.

So yesterday day three I know I didn't put a blog post up.   Some of you have come back to me saying that you are feeling tired exhausted this is normal on a detox and its because your body is getting rid of all the toxins and because you haven't got the artificial inflators such as caffeine running through your body to keep you alive or alert.

By drinking lots of green tea and eating regular meals spaced out to every two hours this will help to keep your energy levels balanced.

You should also be ensuring that you do light exercise nothing too heavy because obviously you are detoxing and it will be too much of a strain on the body.

Tomorrow is the final day of detox. However, this does not mean that you go back to ordinary eating you have to take your time to introduce the food groups that you took away slowly. We will go through this later in later blog posts

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

5 Day Detox Day 2

Day Two, yep started out the morning with some oat milk and made some oats porridge, its was delish!  For lunch had steamed vegetables with Chicken, and a piece of fruit. 

Now day two can be hard for some folks, you may be feeling a bit tired, but this is because your body is getting rid of all those toxins and crap food you have been piling into your gut for a while. 

Perservere, don't give up, drink lots and lots of water.  

Make sure you are eating 6 - 8 small meals per day to ensure you keep your energy levels up. 

Tomorrow is another day... if you have signed up to receive our emails with tips and advise and meal plans you will know what is on the agenda... 

if you haven't signed up you can go here...==> 5 day detox

Herbalife detox aids can also help to speed up weightloss, check out: (click on picture to go to store to order)

Fibrebond
SKU: 0112

Contains high quality dietary fibres and a lipid emulsifier to assist the emulsification of fats for digestion.

Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program. 

Day One of Our Five Day Detox

 It's day one of our 5 day detox. Cutting out caffeine, alcohol, dairy, rice, pasta and bread.  We started preparing for this over the weekend. You can join us too by signing up here ==>

Earlier I prepared a blog post on the benefits of detoxing which you may find useful. 

Day one I ate mainly fresh fruit and vegetables.  Lots of green tea and water to ensure you are cleansing and to aid your digestive system. 

It is now late evening, and having just come back from the gym where I completed a 45 minute workout, mainly fat burning exercises on the cross trainer, and a few weight toning routines.  Now back home, having a detox tea,my last drink for the evening.  

Tomorrow is day two.  Don't delay sign up and join us today...http://londonfitgirls.blogspot.com/p/join-our-5-day-detox.html



Colette Morris  SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)

LFGC Founder

    

Get a 10% discount on Herbalife Products at our Online Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/ 

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program.