3 tips for weight loss for women over 40, Dr. Susan Lark

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Susan Lark, M.D.’s

“Three Simple Steps to Thin” will help you...

Lose extra pounds safely-once and for all

 

STEP ONE: Flush false fat by banishing wheat. One of

the most common food allergens and a major cause of

false fat in many women is wheat. Wheat contains a

protein called gluten, which is difficult to break

down, absorb and assimilate... all of which can

trigger fatigue, depression, bloating and intestinal

gas.

 

The good news is it’s now easier than ever to steer

clear of bloat-inducing wheat. This week, try

substituting breads made with rice, millet, amaranth,

quinoa, or soy and oat; crackers made with rice or

potatoes; pasta made with rice, quinoa, or buckwheat;

and cookies made with rice, oat or millet flour.

You’ll find plenty of delicious options in your health

food store or healthy aisle of your supermarket.

 

You may find with this one simple step, you can digest

your food properly, rather than letting it sit in your

gut and wreak havoc with your digestive process and

waistline!

 

Think about this. You didn’t diet. You didn’t run a

marathon or punish yourself with hours of boring

exercise. You never went hungry. You simply eliminated

one food that can trigger inflammation and pack on

false fat. And with this easy step, you're well on

your way to shedding those unwanted pounds.

 

You may need to steer clear of other common food

allergens sometimes found to contribute to

inflammation and “false fat.” In my 21-Day Weight-Loss

Program report, I share these foods and three natural

anti-inflammatories I wouldn’t be without. Click here

to find out how to get your FREE copy today.

 

STEP TWO: Knock out your appetite. Most diets will

tell you to avoid fats. But did you know that some

essential fats help you feel full and can even reduce

your appetite? It’s true. Fiber is also known for

this. One of my favorite foods — flaxseed — packs a

one-two punch providing both of these good things.

It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent

source of fiber — I think of it as one of nature’s

most perfect foods. Plus, the essential oils in flax

may also help do wonders for your skin. In fact, I’m

such a fan of flax that if I were stranded on an

island, and had to choose one food to survive on, I’d

choose flaxseed hands down.

 

Flaxseed is a small seed that resembles a sesame seed.

You can use it in a variety of ways — but it must be

milled or ground for the nutrients to be released. I

recommend four to six tablespoons daily, alone or

sprinkled on food. Milled flax tastes great in hot or

cold cereal, on salads, pasta, or in shakes.

 

Let me explain the roles fat and fiber play in weight

loss. Fat provides more calories than protein and

carbohydrates, is used more slowly for energy, and

helps to maintain satiety for longer periods of time.

I recommend you consume adequate amounts of good fat

(omega-3 and –6 essential fatty acids) while dieting,

and studies confirm that a moderate fat diet (25%-35%

of calories from fat) is effective in losing weight.

In addition to their appetite-suppressing abilities,

they may also help promote normal brain function, and

may improve mood and emotional state, a big plus while

losing weight.

 

Fiber is an integral part of weight loss. It increases

bulk and helps reduce appetite, producing feelings of

satiety. By slowing the release of carbohydrates into

the bloodstream, fiber also helps keep energy levels

consistent and high. Sufficient fiber helps support

good colon function and helps to eliminate wastes that

are released during weight loss. It also helps to bind

and flush out excess fluids and estrogen, which I

firmly believe contribute to fatty deposits in women.

 

From fat and fiber, to flax and fullness, sometimes

even the smallest things can lead to big changes in

your health for better or worse. I want to help you

discover how the right small changes can work weight

loss wonders for you. Let me show you how. Click here

now to learn more about my free report 21-Day

Weight-Loss Program.

 

STEP THREE: Shift into high gear. You’ve flushed out

the false fats, now it’s time to rev up your

metabolism, and start burning fat and calories more

efficiently. You may be surprised to hear that along

with its antioxidant properties, green tea can help

you burn calories as well. Green tea contains special

chemicals called catechins. These catechins may

protect a brain chemical related to metabolism. The

higher your levels of this brain chemical, the greater

your metabolism and the faster you burn calories.

 

One cup of brewed green tea contains about 100 mg of

catechins. To reap the full benefit of green tea, I

recommend consuming at least three eight-ounce cups

daily (to provide roughly 240-320 mg of catechins). If

you prefer not to drink the tea, either of these

options provides the same level of protection: 1)

300-400 mg daily of green tea extract. Be sure the

product is standardized to 80 percent catechins and at

least 50 percent epigallocatechin (EGCG). This extract

is not always caffeine-free; check the label. 2) 100

mg of green tea catechins, taken three times daily.

This product is caffeine-free.

 

Simply do this one thing to help fuel up your

metabolism each day or try one of the other natural,

fat-burning nutrients that may help with weight loss I

recommend in my free report, 21-Day Weight-Loss

Program. They help convert fat to energy, so it

doesn’t end up on your hips! Click here to find out

how to get your FREE copy. In your report, I’ll also

tell you about the connection between thyroid function

and weight gain and some small changes you can make to

help keep your thyroid functioning properly.

 

Click here to get started today!