Lose Weight and Get the Body of a Victoria's Secret Model with Trainer David Kirsch

Shape up like a Victoria's Secret Model with Tips from Trainer David Kirsch


Get a Victoria’s Secret Angel model body by following tips from trainer to the angels, David Kirsch. Celebrity trainer and author David Kirsch recently gave away some of his secrets for getting the Victoria’s Secret models ready for the big annual holiday runway show. Kirsch works with high-profile clients with amazing fat-free bodies year round but extra attention is paid for the glorified few who reach Angel heights and walk the runway for the big show. Although the models he works with are thin all the time, they switch into overdrive training to shed fat and lose any excess weight before the big show. As Kirsch points out in his conversation with New York magazine, the girls are practically naked, and you don’t want to see anything jiggling when they walk down that runway. In addition to the Angels, Kirsch has trained actress Anne Hathaway and supermodel (and Angel) Heidi Klum who always looks fit, skinny and amazing.
So, David Kirsch gives his three tips for getting the model body you are after. Before getting into his tips for looking like a model, obviously eating less and working out go without saying. Here are three mistakes mere mortals make and the Angel’s secrets for getting a great body.

1) Do the right exercise for your body type. Kirsch points out the women (or men) will often see someone whose body they like and do the same exercise that they do. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always work out. If you are inclined to bulk up in the quad area, you can’t expect to get a long, lean model body through running or spinning even if Gisele can do that.
2) Poor form and technique. Focus on doing each movement correctly with the proper placement so that your exercise is getting you the results you want. As you will find on this site, the Tracy Anderson method is a great one for avoiding bulk and getting long, lean model muscles. In fact, several models and actresses use the Tracy Anderson Method for their training. Ms. Anderson also notes that proper form and technique are crucial to your results.
3) Importance of Eating. This does not mean eating what you want, and enjoying all of your favorite foods. Kirsch explains that he often has to teach the models to eat to fuel their bodies throughout the day. Follow Adriana Lima’s example and eat high veggie, lots of protein diet. Adriana eats almost zero carbs, and lots of protein shakes to prep for the show. Read all about her model diet. Avoid sugars, carbohydrates and other fast sugars that won’t give you lasting energy.

He also advises drinking a big protein shake before your Thanksgiving feast which you could do before Christmas parties, New Years parties and any other big events, dinners or festivities throughout the year. He suggests enjoying in small portions the things you love but to avoid loading up on all of it, pick and choose.

He also suggests strength training exercises with bands, resistance and tubing to get those long lean muscles. Kirsch, like Tracy Anderson advises lower weights for women. Tracy Anderson has her clients use only 3 lb weights for strength training while David Kirsch has his clients use 3-5 lb weights for training. If you happen to be in the New York area, you can check out classes at his gym. There are “Shape Shifter: classes to help lift your butt and shift and shape your body to get you to the point you want to be. You can find classes at your local gym to get these shape shifting results too.

If you don't have time to take advantage of David Kirsch's tips to a supermodel body, consider the power of the right shapewear to transform your body in a hurry. Check out Best Shapewear for tons of great options from Spanx, Cass, Yummie Tummie to Flexees and Vedette.

I would have liked more specific advice about the regiment he puts his Victoria’s Secret model clients on to prepare for the show. Fortunately, we have gorgeous supermodel Adriana Lima’s real diet and exercise plan that she uses to prep for the show which gives a lot more guidance for those who want to lose weight like a model.

Detox Diet Recipes from Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow Detox Diet Recipes


If you are looking for Detox Diet Recipes, check out these healthy and nutritious detoxification recipes from celebrity Gwyneth Paltrow.
Gwyneth Paltrow has made headlines for getting into the best shape of her life after having had two babies by working with celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and her sometimes detox diets.

 Whether you need to lose weight for an event, are having trouble losing post-pregnancy weight or just want to slim down - check out these recipes provided by Gwyneth Paltrow for losing weight quickly but in a healthy and natural way without starving yourself.

Although she provided quite a few recipes, one for a ginger sesame salad, a broccoli and arugula soup and more - she also offers some easy to make delicious steamed salmon, protein and green shakes and more. I will include a few of Gwyneth's recipes here to help with your diet or detox plan. Gwyneth enjoys food and likes to be able to eat what she wants so usually she enjoys all different foods but works out using the Tracy Anderson method of dance cardio and strength training each day. However, if she needs to get in shape quickly, drop weight fast for a film or red carpet appearance - she uses a quick detox diet with recipes like these or she often uses the Clean program nourish and move powders in shakes during a detox.

Detox Teriyaki Chicken
She says this sauce for the chicken is detox worthy because it doesn't use sugar or soy but has tons of flavor and the perfect consistency
Serves:1
Time: 20 minutes + time for marinating
Teriyaki Sauce:
1/3 c balsamic vinegar
1/3 c agave nectar
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp barley miso
1 tsp mirin
1 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Combine balsamic, agave, ginger and peper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Cool, then add miso, mirin and water.
Chicken:
1 chicken breast
1 finely chopped scallion
Detox terriyai sauce
4 sprigs cilantro, roughly chopped
Marinate the chicken in the sauce (reserve a spoonful or two) for at least an hour to overnight.
Heat your grill to medium heat. Wipe off excess marinade and grill chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve with the reserved sauce (that hasn't touched the raw chicken) and the scallions and cilantro.

Blueberry and Almond Smoothie
You could use any fruit for this to make it your favorite fruit smoothie. You can substitute the almond milk with rice milk or coconut milk too - there is a lot of freedom for this detox recipe.
Serves: 1
Time: 5 minutes
1 scoop of complete nutritional whey (you can use any whey protein powder - we recommend Energy First protein powder that is low in calories, high in protein and made with stevia and no artificial junk or sweeteners)
1 scoop of a progreens type of powder - you could also use hemp protein powder but preferably a greens powder with probiotics
1/2 cup blueberries or other fruit
1 1/2 cups almond milk
Blend everything together in the blender until smooth

Gwyneth Paltrow's Super Greens Juice
Serves: 1
Time: 5 minutes
1 cup tightly packed kale
4 stalks celery
1" piece of fresh ginger
1 1/2 pears cut into large pieces
1/2 lemon, zest and pith removed
Juice everything into a glass (make sure to alternate the kale with other ingredients to help it get through the juicer easily.) Stir the juice before you drink it.

Because you will need lots of vitamins and nutrients during your diet and detox no matter what diet or weight loss plan you are doing, it is great to have vitamin rich smoothies, shakes and drinks that you can make at home.

Beet Carrot Apple and Ginger Juice
If you want a vibrant juice that has bright color and is wonderfully sweet, try this rich juice. Beets are good for lowering blood pressure, carrots are full of vitamins and apples are said to help fight cancer. Ginger also has health benefits.
Serves: 1
Time: 5 minutes
1 large or 2 medium beets, cut into wedges
2 large carrots
1 large apple, cut into wedges
1/2 lemon, zest and pith removed
1" piece of ginger
Juice everything into a glass -stir and enjoy. You could also put all of these in a blender with some ice and water for a beet carrot ginger smoothie.

Detoxing your body can be very healthy but it is important to make sure you are getting enough nutrients. Follow Gwyneth Paltrow's lead and try her healthy delicious and nutritious smoothies and detox diet recipes.

Adriana Lima: No Carb Diet + 2 Hour Workouts + Metagenics

Adriana Lima Metagenics Shakes and No Carb Diet Plan


Adriana Lima, Victoria's Secret Angel supermodel and gorgeous new mom tells bloggers the honest truth about how she loses weight to prepare for the Victoria's Secret show. Usually models always give the same story about how the weight just "melted off" after they gave birth or how it was breastfeeding, a little bit of yoga and taking care of the baby that helped them lose weight. Unfortunately, this weight loss advice is generally not helpful, and sometimes not believable.

We at How to Lose Weight Fast and Easy love women who are forthright about the work they put in to lose weight. It isn't always easy, it isn't always a few yoga classes, it isn't "I eat whatever I want". Sometimes, well, usually - weight loss takes effort and there is nothing wrong with admitting that you put a little effort into getting back into shape after having a baby. And who doesn't want a body like Adriana Lima's?

In a recent lunch meeting with bloggers and press members including NY magazine which is where we found this fantastic information, beautiful model Adriana Lima talked about her weight loss strategy to get in her tip top supermodel shape for her upcoming runway shows. Lima said that she eats almost zero carbs, does 2 hour workouts daily and has various protein shakes by Metagenics throughout the day. She says she feels great as the Metagenics supplements give her energy and the lack of chocolate and sugar help her avoid a "puffy" feeling that she says she has when she does eat them. That is doubtful but it is refreshing to hear just the same.

Adriana Lima's workouts consist of jumping rope, boxing and strength training exercises that involve using her own body weight rather than weights or machines. She varies her workouts all the time, most likely with a trainer to keep them interesting and exciting. Two hours a day, six days a week is a big commitment but that is what it takes to get a hot body like Adriana Lima.

 The supermodel's diet consists of green vegetables everything grilled or steamed and 4 oz protein portions in addition to the Metagenics drinks and cereal bars for protein between meals.
This is her overdrive diet that she follows strictly in the six weeks or so leading up to the big annual show.
Lima recommends jumping rope as an easy, intense exercise you can take anywhere. If you are traveling, jumping rope is the best exercise as you can take the jump rope with you and it doesn't take up much space in your luggage. Everyone knows how to do it and it helps you burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. You don't need to do anything fancy - just do it and you'll lose weight.

If you want to get in supermodel shape like Adriana Lima - consider following her diet and workout plan.  No carb diet, two hour workout 6 days a week and Metagenics protein shakes and bars. Consult your doctor as Lima does during her diet to make sure you are in great shape and getting the nutrients you need.
Hope you enjoyed Adriana Lima's diet and workout tips - have you tried her Metagenics, no carb diet?

Tracy Anderson Book Sneak Peek

New Book: Tracy Anderson's 30 Day Method Sneak Peek

Here are links to other Tracy Anderson Method posts including reviews, various Tracy Anderson diets and tips!
If you want to see reviews of the Tracy Anderson Method, click on the following links:
Tracy Anderson Mat Workout DVD Review

Free Tracy Anderson Arms Webisode Link and Review

Tracy Anderson GOOP Arms Webisode Review

Taking the Tracy Anderson Mat Workout to the Next Level

Tracy Anderson's Top Ten Tips

Tracy Anderson Results Accounts

Tracy Anderson Method to Lose 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks

Get Rid of Sagging Skin with the Tracy Anderson Method

Why you should only use 3 lb Weights with the Tracy Anderson Method

Tracy Anderson GOOP Leg Workout and 5 Day Diet for Gwyneth Paltrow

Tracy Anderson 5 Day Diet Cleanse

Tracy Anderson Method and Mini Trampolines

Tracy Anderson 30-Day Method Book Sneak Peak

Tracy Anderson Book Sneak Peak Part 2 (Choco Chestnut Pudding Recipe!)
In case you aren’t on the Tracy Anderson mailing list, I am offering some of the info from her sneak peek into her new book Tracy Anderson’s 30-Day Method: The Weight Loss Kick Start that Makes Perfection Possible. If you aren’t familiar with the Tracy Anderson Method, Tracy has a celebrity client roster that would make anyone go crazy all with the bodies to match. She works with her clients and now with you and me on creating a lean, toned, dancer body at any age.

Growing up an aspiring dancer, Tracy found that she bulked up with regular exercise and weight training leading to frustration as you wanted a “teeny-tiny dancer’s body”. She developed her method as a way to get that dancer body for herself and later for clients and now for celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristin Davis, Courtney Cox, Shakira. She famously worked with Madonna for years too. Tracy Anderson’s workout videos have been available to the masses for a while and you can find full reviews on my site of the different DVDs. 

I offer an extensive review of my favorite, the Tracy Anderson Mat Workout DVD with it’s incredible arm workout series. That is the way to get long, lean toned thin arms! I also have reviews of several of the webisodes created by Tracy Anderson for Gwyneth Paltrow, for Gwyneth’s site GOOP and for charities. The Dance Cardio DVD is worth checking out as well. And now, her highly anticipated book: Tracy Anderson’s 30-Day Method is coming out in just a few days (you can already order it here). She shares a sneak peek so we can review some of the book for ourselves and decide if it’s a buy!

Tracy provides a recipe that looks pretty delicious. I plan to try making it tonight.

Tracy Anderson’s Grilled Chicken with Mango and Scallion

Tracy Anderson Recipe from the website tracyandersonmethod dot com

Here it is directly from her site Tracy Anderson Connect  - unlike most recipes, it is conveniently measure as a recipe for 1 person so you don’t have to figure out how to cut it down which is nice.

Tracy’s site also offers a sneak peek at one of the pages of the site where she shows a straight leg sit-up and describes why it is best for women to do straight leg crunches rather than the traditional bent knee crunches. Doing the crunches this way will avoid overdevelopment of muscles you don’t want to build up.

The book is a three-tiered approach focusing on Mat Work, a cardio workout that attacks the smaller muscle groups and an eating plan for 30 days. Dozens of recipes are included in the book. Let us know in the comments if you have tried any of the Tracy Anderson eating plan recipes and what you thought!

I’m told there is a DVD that comes with the new Tracy Anderson book – that alone makes it worth the price which you will find is super affordable through this link: Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method: The Weight-Loss Kick-Start that Makes Perfection Possible

If you are a Tracy Anderson fan in the U.K. you can use this link to buy the 30-Day Method: 

Tracy Anderson's 30-day Method
The short arm and leg sequences can be worked into your routine and other Tracy Anderson Method webisodes and DVDs. Have you received the book yet? What are you waiting for? Order the Tracy Anderson’s 30 Day Method: The Weight Loss Kick Start that Makes Perfection Possible now so you can get started on that body you have always wanted.

Get Rid of Baby Weight

Get Rid of Baby Weight Fast


Which celebrities have gotten their beautiful bodies back with the Dukan Diet? Is this the secret to the battle with baby weight?

It is widely reported that hot bodies Gisele Bundchen and Jennifer Lopez, J-Lo have successfully dropped pounds with the Dukan Diet following their pregnancies. Over 1.5 million French women attribute their slim figures to the Dukan Diet. If you want to lose weight quickly and keep it off, check out this article.

Gisele and J-Lo and Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr all found the perfect diet in the Dukan Diet. Once past the brief initial part of the diet which is an intense but very effective low carb diet, the Dukan Diet allows them to eat what they want and maintain their slender bodies. More and more people are looking for more than a fad diet but instead want a diet that offers a maintenance plan for life so they can maintain their weight loss. For those struggling to lose weight for years, this method developed by a medical doctor is a healthy plan that is easy to follow for fast weight loss. What good is a diet if you gain all of the weight back and then some so you have to start over for your next big occasion? What you want is a diet that you can be a lifestyle. Over a million French women have made the Dukan Diet their lifestyle and the plan has grown in popularity for a decade. Just recently released in the UK, the weight loss secret is already creating a stir in the US.

J-Lo found that after she had her twins, it was difficult to take the weight off with exercise alone but once she started doing the Dukan Diet, it became easy and natural.

Some people are skeptical about the Dukan Diet. Is it healthy? Critics claim that to eat protein exclusively for 5-10 diet as explained in the diet is unhealthy and that important nutrients are being left out. Many people feel the diet is unhealthy and others question the sensibility of dieting in general claiming that women should not feel that they have to slim down at all, particularly following childbirth. Dr. Dukan spent many years researching and in practice with patients who have used the diet without noting side effects or negative health consequences. For those who have 10 pounds or less to lose, one day on the attack phase of the diet may be adequate. It is only for people who want to lose 40 lbs or more that 7 days or more on the attack phase of the Dukan Diet would be executed.

Lest you think this is simply an Atkin’s diet, the diet is a four-phase approach beginning with a protein-centric phase consisting of lean proteins, going into a protein and vegetable stage, a third phase incorporates bread, fruit, pasta and other food you love to eat and the final phase being a phase for life. The first and second phases are a low-carb plan and carbohydrates are gradually introduced with specific guidelines in the third phase.

In the final phase of the diet called stabilization – you eat whatever you want but one day each week you will go back to your first phase of the diet and eat only lean protein for that one day. Does this work? Millions of dieters have seen positive results and if Gisele and Jennifer Lopez are examples of the diet’s results – to get rid of baby weight, you would be in good company doing the Dukan Diet.

Cabbage Soup Diet

Cabbage Soup Diet

The infamous cabbage soup diet  - does it work?

If you want to drop a lot of weight quickly, you can do it with the cabbage soup diet. The diet is a 7 day plan. You should only follow the cabbage soup diet for one week and then wait a couple of weeks if you want to do it again for quick weight loss.

Why do people like the cabbage soup diet?

They like it because it’s structured – it tells you exactly what you can eat – in unlimited amounts and that’s it. You can’t eat anything not on the list but you can eat the things on the list as much as you want, whenever you want.

People like it because the cabbage soup diet works – you lose a lot of weight quickly. Will you gain it back? Most likely, yes- unless you change your diet and activity habits to maintain the quick weight loss.

People like the jump-start it gives them to lose weight quickly. There are better diets that will help you with long term weight loss and maintenance such as the Dukan Diet, the HCG diet or the Tracy Anderson Method or The Truth About Abs. However, if you need a crash diet to get into a pair of pants for a date or an event, you may consider the cabage soup diet.

Why do people not like the cabbage soup diet?

People who don’t like cabbage or green vegetables tend to not like the idea of it. Some people find the cabbage soup pretty bland. Some don’t like the diet because it isn’t a long-term strategy for weight loss.

Here are the guidelines for what you can eat in addition to the cabbage soup on the cabbage soup diet. 

Click here for the Cabbage soup recipe

Day One: 
Unlimited fruit – everything except bananas is okay. Drink unsweetened tea, cranberry juice and lots of water.

Day Two: 
Eat all the vegetables you like. Fresh, raw or cooked is fine. Don’t eat dry beans, peas and corn but the green, leafy, ultra healthy nutritious stuff is best –eat tons of those along with your soup. No fruit. At dinner – treat yourself to a baked potato with butter.

Day Three: 
Combine day one and two – fruits, vegetables and soup but no baked potato, no butter.

Day Four: 
Bananas and Skim Milk: Enjoy up to eight bananas and drink all the skim milk you want, along with your soup. Your desire for sweets should diminish this day.

Day Five: 
 Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink a lot of water -at least 6 to 8 glasses to your body of the uric acid. Eat your soup at least once this day. Baked or broiled chicken is okay to substitute for beef – but no skin on the chicken

Day Six: 
Eat all the beef and vegetables you want on day six. You can have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables. Eat cabbage soup at least once. No baked potato

Day Seven: 
Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables: eat as much as you want until you are stuffed. Don’t forget to have at least one bowl of cabbage soup.

For a more long term weight loss strategy or to maintain your cabbage soup diet weight loss, Get a customized work out based on your body, metabolism and goals!

Dukan Diet - Will you Lose Weight Quickly?

Dukan Diet - Long Term Weight Loss Plan with French Beginnings

It seems like the French often have the secrets for keeping slim. Have you heard of the Dukan Diet?

Do you need to lose 20 pounds or more quickly? Created by French doctor Pierre Dukan, this one is popular in France and has been for years and was only recently released outside of France. 

The Dukan diet is broken up into four phases: the attack phase, cruise phase, consolidation phase and stabilization phase. It isn’t so much about counting calories, but about which foods you eat and when. Dukan notes that instead of calorie counting, you are category counting. The diet is pretty strict and you have to stick with it but if you do, you can lose weight quickly.

The Dukan diet is also a plan for life – it focuses heavily on maintenance and keeping the weight off with a specific plan for that period. In his thirty years of practice, Dukan realized that the vulnerable period is the one right after people reach their goal weight. It is challenging to know how to balance your eating if you aren't naturally inclined to balance and restrict your food intake. He developed a plan to get people through the sensitive time after losing the weight and transitioning into way of life. If you need to lose 20 pounds quickly, you may want to consider the Dukan diet. You can use the Dukan diet to lose 10 pounds or to lose more than 40 pounds - the times you will be in each of the phases will differ depending on how much weight you have to lose.

The Dukan diet allows you to eat foods you like but has one major catch. One day a week, (the diet designates Thursdays) – you can eat only protein. When you want to lose weight quickly, this seems like a minor catch. Low carb diets are popular for a reason - they get results and Dukan says you can maintain your weight loss long term by going back to this structured low carb menu one day each week, for the rest of your life.

In the first phase, the “attack”, you eat only protein. Seem familiar? The focus on protein appears similar to the Atkin’s plan. However, unlike the popular low carb Atkin’s diet, this isn’t protein with butter and as much fat as you want. Fat is to be trimmed off, skin removed from the chicken – this is more focused on lean protein eating. You carry on this first attack phase of the diet for anywhere from one to ten days, depending on how much weight you need to lose. If you want to lose more weight quickly, you spend more time in this first phase of the diet. The average dieter spends five days in the attack phase of the diet.

Here are the specifics about what you can and cannot eat in this attack phase.

Lean beef, veal, chicken liver or rabbit with fat trimmed – avoid ribs as they are too fatty. All of these must be broiled, grilled or roasted. No butter, cream or oil – no low-fat versions either. You can have skim milk and non-fat dairy. You can use lean ground beef as burgers or meatballs – mixed with capers, an egg or spices.

No pork or lamb

Ham is okay if it is low fat and lean with the rind cut off – avoid smoked, deli or cured hams

All fish including crab legs are okay unless it is in oil or sauce that has fat

All shellfish is okay

Up to two eggs per day – stick to 3 or 4 yolks per week if cholesterol is a problem for you but unlimited egg whites are okay

Non-fat dairy products such as cottage cheese, skim milk, no-fat yogurt in natural, vanilla or lemon flavors. Avoid the ones with fruit purees to really attack your weight loss

Stevia is okay, Dukan says Aspartame and splenda are okay (which I advise strongly against – see other posts on the right about the dangers of aspartame and bad things about splenda), vinegars, spices, herbs, garlic, onion, pickles (in moderation), lemon juice (on food – not as a beverage), mustard and salt (in moderation) sugar-free chewing gum and sugar-free natural ketchup in moderation are all okay in the first phase of the Dukan Diet. Diet sodas are okay as the doctor thinks they help you avoid eating foods that are off-limits as they satisfy a craving. Click for a complete list of Dukan approved foods

The second phase of the Dukan diet is the cruise phase. During this second phase, you will continue to lose weight quickly but not as quickly as in the first phase. You will be alternating your protein-only days with protein and vegetable days. On the protein and vegetable days, you can eat as much as you like of a long list of vegetables – mostly green such as kale, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, sprouts, Brussels sprouts, spinach, chard, aubergine, peppers, leeks, salad greens and more. You can enjoy tomatoes during these days but avoid starch-based vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes. In this phase of the Dukan diet, you should expect to lose a couple of pounds a week.

You stay in this phase alternating protein and protein/vegetable days until you’ve reached your weight loss goal. If you have a lot of weight to lose quickly, stay in the first phase for a longer period before going into this second phase of the diet. Then, just stick with the cruise phase until you reach your goal weight.

The third phase of the Dukan diet is the consolidation phase. It is this period that Dr. Dukan says is the “high-risk” period for weight gain for most dieters. You can add back in limited amounts of breads, cheese, pasta and other foods you love during this phase but still in a restricted way.  You can eat lean protein and vegetables every day. You can add in one serving of fruit per day. Avoid fruits that are very high in sugar like grapes or bananas. One serving of cheese is okay daily during this phase as well as two slices of whole grain bread with low-fat butter.

Dukan encourages having a splurge meal each week in this phase of the diet but says there are a few things you must not do. Dukan says you must not have second helpings of any dish and also avoid more than one splurge meal in the week. It is critical that after your splurge meal, you pick up the healthy eating immediately in the next meal. You should have one protein-only day each week during this phase to maintain. Dukan recommends five days of this third phase for every pound of weight you have lost. So if you lose 20 pounds on the Dukan diet, plan on 100 days in the third phase or consolidation of the Dukan diet. You don’t continue to lose weight in this phase so if you wanted to lose more weight – stay in the cruise phase alternating protein-only and protein-vegetable days before jumping into this one. 

On the Dukan Diet, it is imperative that you do low impact exercise such as a walk for 25 minutes each day. This 25 minute a day walk is not optional - it is a requirement for the success of the diet. Dukan also recommends taking 2 Tbsp oat bran or fiber equivalent daily for regularity. The exact amount of oat bran required depends on which phase of the diet you are in.

Finally, the fourth phase or stabilization phase of the Dukan diet is your maintenance step for life. At this point, no foods are off limits but one day each week – Dukan suggests doing it on Thursday, you eat only protein. This protein day is to balance out the food during the rest of the week. Like the protein-only phase during the diet, avoid fats and skin and stick to no sauces and the same rules as the attack phase diet plan.

This Dukan diet fourth phase is a plan for life. You can eat the foods you love, and do protein-only once a week. Combined with about 25 minutes of exercise daily, you can keep the weight off and feel great. One important thing to note is that you need to keep hydrated - drink a lot of water. The water is cleansing, hydrating and helps your organs and systems function well during your dieting. If you stray and gain weight, you can start the plan again to get rid of those few extra pounds. Have you tried the Dukan diet? What were your results? For Dukan Diet recipes and more Dukan Diet information click Pierre Dukan

You can check out the new Dukan Diet Book here: The Dukan Diet

Source: Daily Mail UK - Dukan Diet

We'd love to hear your weight loss results with the Dukan Diet - did you lose weight quickly?

Quick Weight Loss Tips Cheat Sheet

Quick Weight Loss Tips Cheat Sheet

• Cut out juices, sodas and alcohol – basically drink ONLY water. This includes DIET sodas – they are terrible for you, terrible for your diet. More on that in another post.
• Always park in the parking spot furthest from the entrance of wherever you are going. If you can park a block or two away, do that – it’s even better. If you can walk somewhere close instead of driving, do that. If you run out milk – walk to the market to get it or make yourself wait until the next time you will be going to the grocery store as punishment for not walking! 

• Eat breakfast! It’s obviously better if you choose something healthy but regardless, you should eat something in the morning. Weight Loss tips that you can work into your routine and make into habits will help you far more than things that are too difficult or extreme to follow.

• Make lunch your biggest meal. Take weight loss tips from slim Europeans and have a lighter breakfast, a lighter dinner and the main event at lunch. If you are going to indulge, do it earlier in the day so you still have time to walk it off and make good choices for the rest of the day.

• Resist snacking – or at least resist snack foods. If you find yourself hungry during the day, don’t torture yourself. Have a small snack to tide you over until the next meal. Try a few almonds, some tuna, veggies, or an apple. Definitely avoid processed foods, chips, treats, and baked goods. They won’t keep you full and will make you crave more. 

• Keep your portions under control when you eat in AND when you eat out. Portion control is the biggest diet savior or killer. If you can control your portions, you can eat out and eat whatever you like any night of the week, finances permitting of course. A great way to do this is to take a plastic container with you to the restaurant. As soon as your food is delivered – put ½ (or a 1/3 or ¾) of your meal in the container – seal it and forget about it…until tomorrow. If you want to eat everything on your plate and don’t want to have to worry about it, make it easy for yourself, and get the food off your plate when you still have enough focus and discipline to do so. This will be a major way to see weight loss if you stick to it. Don’t worry about what fellow diners think – they’ll be jealous of you the next day when you have delicious leftovers. Do the same thing at home. Put aside a portion of your food in a container to enjoy the next day. If you are hungry later, have a small snack such as veggies, a piece of fruit or celery with peanut butter. Eventually, you will not even notice the change in portion size – it will be natural.

• Choose this OR that – if you have a weak spot, whether it is a sweet tooth, a pizza lover, a salty chips fanatic or crave a huge popcorn at the movies – don’t deprive yourself. Simply choose to have your indulgence in place of something else. Don’t have the mega-sized popcorn after you just had a big dinner out. Forego an entre at the restaurant and get a light salad to allow yourself the popcorn without guilt later. If you know you are going to a birthday party where amazing cake will be the main attraction, avoid bread and pasta for lunch. Make a conscious choice. You want THIS, so you’ll give up THAT. Beyond that, if you can manage just a couple of bites of your favorites when they are presented, it’s even better!

These weight loss tips can be terrific small life changes that will help you lose weight over time. If you are looking for dramatic weight loss of 20 lbs in a short time, you will need to approach your weight loss plan more aggressively and choose a diet and exercise plan to keep you motivated and on track. If you need to lose a few pounds quickly, there are plenty of diets, crash diets and more healthy diets but know that whichever diet you choose, you will need to make lifestyle changes to maintain your weight loss. This bonus tip isn't really a weight loss tip but is a good tip for looking slimmer and like you've lost inches without the work and when you don't have the time to lose weight. Try Shapewear! Body shapers like Spanx and Flexees can make such a difference in the way you look. Check out some of the best affordable shapewear options, click Shapewear. Hopefully, some of these weight loss tips were helpful. Keep this weight loss tips cheat sheet in mind when trying to reach your weight loss goals.

Weight Loss Tips: Move and Nourish Powders That Gwyneth Used

Weight Loss Tips: Have You Tried the Move and Nourish Powders that Gwyneth Used?


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In Gwyneth’s recent GOOP newsletter, she told us exactly how she got in the best shape of her life for her Iron Man 2 role and appearances. Not many celebrities are cool enough to share their exact plans making her a fav! Gwyneth shares her weight loss tips and how to drop a few pounds in a hurry with the help of the clean program and her trainer.

In one of her previous newsletters, Gwyneth shared her weight loss tips with the scoop on the Clean detox program. She shared that she did it to get rid of some extra weight she’d gained in a 21 day detox plan that left her feeling lighter and better but without the extremity of an all-liquid detox. 

The doctor behind the clean program and the move and nourish powders and the clean program detox is Dr. Alejandro Junger.  He created the plan because of his own experience after medical school, when his own weight gain left him feeling depressed and not himself. After many doctors visits and the diagnosis that his brain was not producing enough serotonin and tons of prescription meds offered, he decided that wasn’t for him. Brain altering drugs weren't what the doctor had in mind for weight loss. He went to a clinic and did a 2-week juice detox and lost the weight and felt amazing and looked 10 years younger. He later created his 3 week cleanse program. The clean detox cleansing program isn’t cheap. It’s $350 + shipping currently but you can buy clean products individually if you want to utilize the move and nourish powders that Gwyneth uses in her five-day quickie diet. Or, if you want to try something different and cheaper - you can check out the hemp protein powder that I use in place of the nourish powder here. At the end of the post, I list a few more affordable options to use as alternatives to the nourish and move powders.

The Nourish powder is a medical food with rice carbohydrates, loaded with antioxidants and nutrients to serve as a healthy protein during your diet. It is to be used in smoothies or shakes like those on Gwyneth’s five day diet. Nourish powder is available in two flavors – a chocolate orange nourish powder or a tropical mango powder.

The Nourish and Move powders work well together to make for a good weight loss and health detox jump starter.

The Move powder is a high fiber powder that works with the nourish powder to encourage healthy bowel movements during your detoxification diet. With low allergy potential and high fiber from various sources, this addition to your weight loss shakes and smoothies is invaluable. 

If money is preventing you from purchasing the nourish and move powders, consider substituting them with similar products. Of the weight loss tips I've gotten, one of the best is to not let obstacles stand in your way. Starting immediately while you have momentum is one of the tips worth following. I use a hemp protein powder that I'm really happy with. It has tons of health benefits and is really delicious in the morning smoothie recipe that Gwyneth does. This is it, click here.  Or, look for other affordable protein powders with healthy nutrients and protein. I list a couple of sources at the bottom of the post that are well priced alternatives that I found. Instead of the move powder, find a substitute fiber powder at your local grocery or health food store to help with your cleansing process. Nourish and move powders by Dr. Alejandro Junger are definitely ideal but if budget or schedule prohibits that, don't let it stop you from doing the five-day cleanse - substitute the best you can!

However, if you can do it, follow Gwyneth’s exact plan use her weight loss tips - she obviously got results. Get the move and nourish powders from the source or do your own clean program 21 day detox now to jump-start your weight loss.  Check out my other posts on the right for more info and tips on Gwyneth’s five-day diet, her Iron Man 2 workout plan, the video workout (which is amazing) or any of the Tracy Anderson workouts and diet plans. 

Alternatives to nourish and move powders for quick weight loss:
Hemp Protein Powder , Sun Warrior Vanilla Powder .
This next one could possibly replace both the move and the nourish powders as it has an additional fiber powder in it:

Hemp Protein Powder Organic With Fiber,  Almased Multi Powder and then, again -- this is the one I actually use myself - it's delicious and 53% protein: Hemp Protein Powder and then any basic fiber tablets or powders should do the trick for the "move". (I get them at Target really cheap.) 


Good luck! For more weight loss tips check out other posts on how to lose weight fast and easy.
If you are new to the TA Method, check out The NEW Book - Tracy Anderson's 30- Day Method. Have you found alternatives to the move and nourish powders that Gwyneth Paltrow used for your cleansing?

HCG for Weight Loss - Does it Work?

Does the HCG Diet Work?

The HCG protocol has been around since the 1950s. It has proven to be one of the most effective ways to lose weight quickly especially for people with large amounts of fat stored in various parts of their bodies.

The reason the HCG diet is so good for those looking to lose weight quickly is that HCG basically activates the pockets of excess fat in your body and utilizes them as your body’s source for fuel. Combined with a very limited calorie diet, your body uses stored fat as its source of calorie energy to function during the course of the diet. Unlike other limited calorie diets, your body has fat calories circulating so it does not feel that it is starving and therefore doesn’t use your muscle or other tissues as a source for fuel. This is why you lose weight quickly. You are losing fat, and not necessary fat – the excess or adipose fat that your body does not need.

You can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a day following the HCG diet. It won’t be easy though. The calorie intake for each day is limited to 500 calories and the food guidelines are very specific and restrictive. For some, these restrictions will make it easier as you will not be tempted by options. You know what you can eat, and how much of it. For others, this will prove very challenging. However, most HCG dieters note that after the difficult first couple of days, your body adjusts and you do not feel hungry. If anything, people on the HCG protocol note that they feel clear-headed and don't experience hunger.

Another reason people like the HCG diet is because you can lose weight quickly on it without exercise. It’s great if you don’t exercise or if you are very busy because without much effort, and with a lot of discipline – you will see dramatic results. You are welcome to exercise while on the HCG diet if you have the energy and enjoy exercising but exercise is not a requirement on the HCG protocol.

HCG can be administered either by injections as it has been done since the beginning of the HCG diet or you can now take HCG via sublingual drops. You can order HCG injections online or have a local doctor’s office give them to you. Many people feel like the injections are better than the drops. There doesn't appear to be conclusive evidence that the HCG injections are better than HCG drops that you take orally. However, the original HCG protocol created by Dr. Simeons was done with injections or shots administered by the doctor himself. If you have the time to go to the doctor and financially it is not a problem, it would be good to get the shots administered from a doctor in your area. In addition to making sure you are getting the proper dosage of HCG at each visit, the doctor can monitor and adjust your dosage depending on your weight loss progress. He or she can administer more or less HCG depending on your results with HCG. This is also beneficial because your HCG doctor can make sure the HCG is effective, that you are getting enough nutrients and all is going as it should. You will know that you are doing your HCG in a healthy way under a doctor's care. If cost makes it prohibitive to visit an HCG doctor in your area who can administer shots and monitor your progress, you could order HCG injections online or you can get oral HCG drops that work homeopathically. You can order the homeopathic HCG drops online and self-administer. Either way, studies have shown the weight loss results are the same. 

The HCG protocol is a diet and you should consult your physician before undertaking any diet or weight loss plan.

For more info and answers to frequently asked questions about HCG, check out my other post: HCG Frequently Asked Questions
What have your HCG weight loss results been?

HCG Frequently Asked Questions: Answered

HCG Frequently Asked Questions
What is HCG?

HCG is a natural hormone (or synthetic protein that mimics the natural hormone) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin develops in the placenta in the first trimester of pregnancy in women. It regulates the hormones and metabolic functions of the body, in both males and females.

Will HCG help me lose weight?

HCG helps people lose large amounts of weight quickly by sending signals to the hypothalamus gland to use excess fat storage as the body’s main source of fuel and energy.

What is the hypothalamus gland?

The hypothalamus gland is a large gland that regulates many of your body’s critical functions including your thyroid, adrenals, fat burning and your metabolism which are all crucial to weight loss.

How much weight can I lose with HCG?

On average, most people lose 1-2 pounds a day on an HCG protocol. However, some lose as much as 3 pounds a day and others as little as .5 pounds per day. You can continue the HCG protocol until your desired weight loss goal is reached.

Why can I only have 500 calories per day on an HCG diet?

When you are following the HCG diet, you limit your food intake to 500 calories. The HCG  makes your hypothalamus gland utilize your excess fat storage by releasing it into your body to be used as fuel for your daily functioning. So, although you are only eating 500 calories, your body actually thinks it has thousands of calories so it can perform efficiently using your excess fat as its main source of fuel. If you eat more than the allotted 500 calories, your body will first use up those calories instead of the fat storage calories causing you to lose less weight.

I’ve always heard it is unsafe to lose so much weight so quickly. Is this true with HCG?

The HCG diet is different because instead of losing water, lean muscle or necessary fats, your body has been basically instructed by the HCG to use those EXTRA fats that are stored in unsightly areas. You are not losing muscle, water or necessary fats.

Won’t I be hungry with only 500 calories a day?

Most people experience some hunger the first few days of the diet simply because of the adjustment. You are used to eating more so you will notice hunger. However, in most cases by the second week, your body becomes accustomed to the change and you are satisfied with less food. Also important is that your body knows it has those calories floating around in the form of fat to use, so it will signal your brain that you are full more quickly. Some people even find it difficult to eat the full 500 calories because they feel full eating so little with the HCG diet protocol.

Is HCG safe? What are the side effects of HCG?

There are generally no side effects of HCG reported when used for weight loss. When used for fertility, it is taken in much larger doses and headaches are sometimes reported.

Where can I get HCG?

You can get HCG through a qualified and participating doctor or you can purchase HCG online directly. It is recommended to consult a doctor when you do an HCG diet or protocol even if you plan to purchase HCG online. The cheapest HCG will be the HCG drops rather than the shots which tend to be more expensive. 

Is it easy to keep off the weight I lose with the HCG protocol?

Statistics show that 75-90% of people who do the HCG diet keep the weight off. Becaue the HCG regulates your hormonal systems and regulates your metabolism, keeping the weight off is not difficult like with most diets. The reason the HCG diet is so successful and favored by so many people is that it is a short term diet with long term results.

Who is Dr. Simeons and what is the HCG Protocol?

A British doctor, Dr. A. Simeons created the HCG Protocol. He published the protocol in 1954 when he was practicing and researching in Rome. Simeons found that patients had incredible results with the restrictive calorie diet only when taking the HCG shots – they didn’t have the same feelings of fatigue and hunger while dieting and didn’t gain the weight back when the dieting stopped – but only when doing the diet with the HCG injections. At the time, Simeons administered the HCG shots weekly to his patients. Dr. Simeons noticed that his patient’s bodies were reshaped as the large storages of fat broke down and were used by the body without exercise and without effort.

Is it legal to order HCG online? Is it legal to order HCG from overseas vendors?

It is legal to purchase HCG online for personal use. Generally, a three month supply is considered personal use. Selling imported pharmaceuticals in a federal offense.

What if I don’t want to have HCG shots or HCG injections?

Up until recently, HCG injections were the only effective way to take HCG. However, homeopathic HCG drops have been shown to be just as effective as shots in weight loss. The homeopathic HCG drops are much cheaper, can be self-administered, are not painful and don’t require the hassle of regular doctor visits. The HCG drops are taken six times a day to ensure that the levels of HCG remain steady in the body for optimum results.

How can I lose weight faster on the HCG diet?

You can increase the rate of your weight loss on the HCG diet by increasing the amount of vegetables that makes up your daily diet as well as mixing salad with each meal. Getting adequate fiber and water are also factors. Exercise is not necessary and  although it can increase the speed of weight loss, if you don’t feel the energy for it, should not be done.


Please comment if you have additional questions about HCG that you would like answered.