B12 For Rapid Weight Loss?

Vitamin B12 Have you heard claims of B12 shots for rapid weight loss?

Have you heard scientists say that there’s no proof B12 helps you lose weight?

So what’s the truth?

What is B12 and does it really help you lose weight?

B12 is a nutrient we naturally get in our diets. It is vital for out body to function normally.

A B12 deficiency can have serious effects on your body. Would you make a cake a purposely leave out the flour, sugar, or baking soda?

Of course not! When you leave an important ingredient out, the cake doesn’t look or taste right.

Your body is the same way. If you’re lacking an important nutrient like B12, your body just doesn’t work right.

By adding this vital nutrient to your system, you’re letting your body operate more effectively and efficiently.

This improves your overall health and helps you lose weight.

B12 gives you a great energy boost. While this may not take off the pounds in itself, it can get you up and moving.

Many people don’t exercise because they’re just too tired at the end of a long day. With this extra energy, you can go to the gym or even just take a walk around the block. Plus, if you find your energy level dragging between shots, you can get more B12 in your diet to keep yourself going.

B12 boosts your metabolism. This means that you digest your food faster and burn more calories just by sitting there.

The more calories you burn, the fewer calories you store as fat. Plus, if you increase your exercise level, you’ll boost your metabolism even more!

If you’ve looked into B12 shots, you’ve probably noticed they’re a bit pricey; usually about $65 a piece. As I mentioned earlier, we all have B12 in our system that come from the food we eat.

While getting shots may be a bit more potent, you can get more B12 into your system by adding it into your diet. Don’t try pills, they don’t work as well.

Eat more foods that are rich in B12.

Some suggestions for food high in B12 include: clams, liver, trout, and salmon. You can also find foods, such as breakfast cereal that have been fortified with B12 and other vitamins and minerals.

There are many arguments for and against B12.

There are scientists who will claim that there’s no proof of its effectiveness, but what about the thousands of people who say they’ve lost weight?

The key to losing weight is that there’s no magical shot or pill, you have to work at it.

However, combined with diet and exercise, B12 could be the boost your system needs to finally take those extra pounds off.

(Note that it has been proven B12 helps you to keep from gaining weight.)

By Staff Writer Amy Cravin

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Tuna Niçoise in Pita Pockets

Quick & Easy! Here’s the answer to boring tuna salad–just add green beans, tomatoes and olives. Stuff in a pita with lettuce leaves and for a dressed up lunch.

TUNA NIÇOISE
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 can (6 1/2 ounces) tuna in water, drained
2 plum tomatoes, diced
8 black olives, pitted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or minced fresh basil or parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Lettuce leaves
2 small (4-inch) whole-wheat pita rounds, halved

1. Make Tuna Niçoise:
Cook green beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water 1 minute to blanch.
Drain, rinse under cold running water to cool, drain well.

2. Mix tuna, green beans, tomatoes, olives, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a large bowl.

3. Tuck a few lettuce leaves into each pita half, then fill with the Tuna Niçoise.

Makes 2 Servings;
Per sandwich: Calories 345, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 38 mg, sodium 743 mg, carbohydrate 38 g, fiber 4 g, protein 32 g.

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Are Your Loved Ones Hindering Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Sometimes our loved ones can hinder our weight loss goals. Often times their intention is not to hinder us.

For example: I love donuts. There was a time in my life when I simply could not say “no” to them. I would wind up binging on them – I could eat 4 to 6 donuts with no problem at all.

I began a weight loss program. I was following my plan to the tee. Then on Saturday morning, my husband brought home some donuts:

“Here honey, I thought you’d enjoy these.” I continued to devour every last crumb. My husbands intention was not to make me go off plan. He wasn’t even thinking that I was trying to lose weight. He simply wanted to do something nice for me. Your loved ones could be hindering you by tempting you with seconds, cooking your favorite foods, or buying your favorite ice-cream.

Identify your loved ones behavior that is sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
Identify your loved ones reasons for that behavior.
1. Are they trying to do something nice for you?
2. Do they feel appreciated when you eat their cooking?
3. Are they bringing in the ice cream for themselves, not realizing that is making you lose track of your goals?
Tell your loved one what you need from him/her.

You need to be assertive. Tell them exactly what you need from him/her and why. I told my husband … “I really appreciate the fact that you love me so much, that you brought donuts home. However as I can’t seem to say “no” to them, I would appreciate it even more if you could restrain from bringing them home. A hug from you lets me know how much you care and appreciate me.” I told him in exactly what I needed and why. I showed him I appreciated his gesture, and gave him an alternative action so that his needs would be met as well. If you are a little apprehensive about approaching your loved one, ask yourself why. It’s probably one of two reasons:

You like having someone to blame for your failures. It’s easy to say “I keep blowing it because my wife is such a good cook and demands I eat seconds.” Or “My husband is so nice to me he keeps buying me doughnuts, if I tell him to stop, he may never buy me anything again.” If this is you, you need to decide how important reaching your goal really is. Take responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming others.
You don’t know how to approach them or you don’t want to hurt their feelings. If this is the case then you need to practice … in front of the mirror, to a friend, or even to the dog. Picture yourself telling your loved one exactly what you need from him/her to help you achieve your goals.

Remember, more than anything else, your loved ones want YOU to be HAPPY and HEALTHY, and will do anything in their power to help you achieve your goals.

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Weight Loss Garden

Plant Your Weight loss Garden Today

First …
Plant 3 rows of peas:
Patience
Promptness
Politeness (to yourself)

Next …
Plant 3 rows of squash:
Squash self-doubt
Squash indifference
Squash criticizing yourself
(for making human mistakes)

Then …
Plant 3 rows of lettuce:
Let Us be caring to ourselves
Let Us start making little steps towards our goals
Let Us be a person who tries

Finish …
With 4 rows of turnip:
Turn up with Positive Thoughts
Turn up with s Smile
Turn up with a Vission
Turn up with Determination

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Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa

Tuna Steak Tuna may contain high levels of mercury so it’s best to eat only occasionally. Also choose an organic, wild tuna (not farmed) where possible.

4 good quality tuna steaks

1 ripe mango, peeled, stone removed and chopped into small pieces

Juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 handful of chopped fresh cilantro (also known as coriander)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 finely sliced spring onions

Place the mango pieces, lime juice, soy sauce, onion, cilantro and olive oil in a bowl and mix together. Set aside.

Preheat the grill to high. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place under the hot grill for approximately 4 minutes on each side.

Serve tuna steaks topped with salsa and garnished with spring onions.

Tip: Serve with either a side of steamed asparagus with a little butter or a light noodle dish.

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Recognizing Obstacles to Weight Loss

Recognizing Obstacles Plan to Lose Weight by Setting Goals.

Goals are rarely without obstacles. If they were easy to attain and without obstacles, you would likely already be doing them, right?

Here are three tips to help recognize and overcome obstacles so you can attain the goals you set for yourself.

Tip #1: Acknowledge that there are obstacles – it won’t be easy. Any goal you have set for yourself will likely have obstacles.

The first step to overcoming them is simply acknowledging that fact. Know that you will have tough times. Know that it won’t be easy. Know also that despite the obstacles, you will reach your goals.

You will get through, around, or over the obstacles. They are there for a reason. Whether it is to teach you a bit about yourself, to make you appreciate your success when you attain it, or to make you stronger – each and every obstacle you encounter has a positive side to it.

Tip #2: Educate yourself on what obstacles you’re likely to have. When you create a goal, you have a few things you can do to help plan how you’re going to attain it. Educating yourself on potential obstacles is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for success.

Research your goal; if you want to lose weight, what are common obstacles you might encounter?

For example, cutting back on sugar may cause some cravings to surface. Cutting back on caffeine may cause temporary irritability, and taking on a detox diet may cause temporary digestion issues.

Find out what obstacles you’re likely to encounter so you can be prepared for them. When you’re prepared for them you can overcome them more easily.

Tip #3: Plan how you’re going to overcome the obstacles. Once you understand what potential obstacles you might face, you can plan how you’re going to tackle them.

For example, if you know that you’re going to be dealing with sugar cravings, you can have a protein bar solution in your purse, desk drawer and glove box of your car.

If you’re dealing with giving up caffeine and you know you’re going to have headaches, you can plan a few days off of work, grab a bottle of pain relievers, or brace yourself to power through the headaches knowing the reward is on the other end.<

When you recognize potential obstacles, it gives you the power to anticipate them and plan how you’re going to handle them so you aren’t tempted to give up on your goal.

Recognizing and planning for obstacles empowers you to succeed.

By staff writer Amy Cravin

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