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or Danna Demetre, calories in versus calories out works. For Robyn Thomson, not so much. They’ve both found a way to maintain a healthy weight, feel great, look younger and help other women with a lifestyle plan to rev up midlife metabolism. It works. Take a look at the photo on the cover. Demetre, the brunette, is 67. Thomson, the blonde, is 53. No way, you think, right? They will tell you it takes some work and a daily commitment to healthy habits, but the nutritional and lifestyle experts defy the midlife weight-gain crisis while slowing down the aging clock. The authors of one of the top-selling women’s general health books, “Eat, Live, Thrive Diet: A Lifestyle Plan to Rev Up Your Midlife Metabolism,” connected more than 20 years ago in a San Diego-based woman’s Christian ministry. “We became friends with a high level of respect for each other,” Demetre said. “Danna moved overseas for a bit and we lost contact,” Thomson added. The business partnership came as an answer to prayers about six years ago. “I had been praying for a woman to come into my life who had the same mindset and could be a mentor for me in developing a business,” explained Thomson. “Danna reached out to me and we reconnected. When I told her I had been making major changes in my diet and lifestyle, she invited me to come onto a podcast she was producing. From there we decided to do a cooking video with one of my recipes. We had so much fun together we decided to do more videos which eventually led to weekly shows.” The two created Lean Healthy Ageless. The California-based company has expanded to include a wealth of nutrition and lifestyle resources on an increasingly popular website, the publication of the “Eat, Live, Thrive Diet” and the development of Eat Live Thrive Academy, an affordable membership program offering weekly virtual coaching sessions and personalized solutions for a customized diet and lifestyle. Their goal - to answer the consuming mid-life question: What if there was a way to turn back the scale and the clock with an inspiring lifestyle plan designed to help women rev up their midlife metabolisms and achieve physical and emotional freedom no matter what one’s age? Based on personal experiences of weight gain, emotional eating and the aging process and building on professional expertise with scientific research, Demetre and Thomson’s individualized plan helps women keep off extra pounds, stimulate midlife metabolism, look younger and recharge emotional and physical energy. A former bulimic, who binged and purged repeatedly throughout nursing school, Demetre remembers living in fear and shame with intense panic attacks. After reaching out to a friend following a severe panic episode, she began a slow healing process by following a God-focused life. If you called Thomson “chubby” as a child, you wouldn’t be wrong. That baby fat fell off one summer thanks to a growth
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RECHARGE YOUR METABOLISM TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUNGER
By Patricia Danflous
I do believe there’s a journey for all us where we move from intentional choosing and self-discipline to something that becomes natural.
spurt. She maintained a lean body until she entered her forties. The advanced clinical weight-loss practitioner struggles with an insatiable appetite and food sensitivities that she controls with healthy choices and spiritual faith. Recognizing their different life experiences, understanding their different weight gain challenges and knowing that every woman has a unique story is central to the Eat, Live, Thrive concept. “It’s turning what most people would call dieting into a lifestyle,” Demetre said. “Revving up your metabolism is not about just doing something for the short-term. While we know the bottom-line principles for approaching a healthy lifestyle, our individual body responses and life events bring a varied perspective emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all. There's no perfect eating plan for everybody.” “I think most of us have learned over the years that if I eat a little less, if I exercise more, I should be able to make a shift in my weight,” Thomson said. “But the truth of the matter is, that doesn’t work for many people for a few key reasons. First, as we age, our carbohydrate threshold diminishes and we get better and better at storing carbs as fat. Second, many of us have developed hidden food sensitivities that are causing weight gain or preventing weight loss. Last, we experience significant loss of muscle mass year after year. It’s not necessarily just about calories in versus calories out anymore. We’re asking ourselves, ‘what am I doing wrong? This is what I’ve always done.’ Think back to your 20s, you could shift your diet for a week and lose five pounds. It was so easy. But all of a sudden, that doesn’t work and you’re like, ‘uh-oh’.” What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I lose weight? Why am I gaining weight so much faster and more easily? “Mature women are asking those questions,” Demetre said. “We thought we knew the answer, but it doesn’t work so well as we age. With a few changes, however, it is possible for those in mid-life and beyond to lose weight and keep it off.” The Eat, Live, Thrive diet addresses body, soul and spirit with a multifaceted approach to total transformation. “Our diet allows women to customize a long-term eating plan to address food sensitivities and carbohydrate thresholds with personal likes and dislikes,” Thomson said. The Eat, Live, Diet is a three-phased roadmap beginning with The Elimination Phase, a temporary elimination of key foods such as sugar and grains which both promote insulin resistance and cause potential food allergies and sensitivities, as well as inflammation. The Discovery Phase determines your personal and specific “food culprits.” The Lifestyle Phase helps in designing a long term eating plan while still enjoying your life. In their book, Demetre and Thomson include reflections for renewing the mind with God-centered principles to assist with long-lasting physical and spiritual change. A wide range of recipes along with tips and healthy shortcuts are also available. Emphasizing the personalized approach to diet and lifestyle, Demetre and Thomson recommend elimination as the place to start revving up metabolism, with suggestions for jumping in feet first or taking it slow. More importantly, they want women to build a foundation of healthy thinking which helps change habits from
cover story the inside out. “We teach them how to establish a new lifestyle mindset because we know most women tend to gain weight back after they lose it,” Demetre said. “From the get-go, we want to help them realize that it is the little stuff that adds up. You don’t have to be perfect.” “Neither of us are perfectionists,” laughed Demetre. “We do very different things in our daily lifestyle. I am the unique calories-in versus-calories out gal and can get away with a lot more than Robyn who has tons of food sensitivities. There are things that motivate me more now that are far from just weight, looking good and feeling good. I do believe there’s a journey for all of us where we move from intentional choosing and self-discipline to something that becomes natural.” “For me, it’s always been about making a choice to be healthy, lean and fit,” said Thomson. “I want a long, quality life. That means exercise is part of my life. It’s just what I do. I get up in the morning, I put on my workout clothes and work out. I don't want to feel sluggish. I don't want to feel tired. I don't want to have digestive upsets. I figured out the foods that have consequences for me in our discovery phase. Now it's just so much easier to eat the way that I know is best for me because I'm motivated by feeling really, really good and really energetic.” “You don’t have to put super-healthy foods in your mouth all the time, but we want you to realize that you have a choice,” they cautioned. “Just as you cannot build a brick house out of straw, you cannot build a healthy body out of chocolate chip cookies and potato chips.” For more information about revving up your midlife metabolism with tips for losing weight and looking younger, visit eatlivethrivediet.com or leanhealthyageless.com
For more information about revving up your midlife metabolism with tips for losing weight and looking younger visit eatlivethrivediet.com or leanhealthyageless.com
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THE GOLDEN SUPER FOOD
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By Kristy Podruchny
Who doesn’t love a tall glass of fresh turmeric golden milk, or perhaps a good curry? Ever wonder what makes golden milk a health tonic, or why black pepper and coconut oil are important ingredients to include in your concoctions?
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emember this word: curcumin (pronounced ker-kume-in). Curcumin is the name of the polyphenol found in turmeric that has caught the attention of the scientific community. Studies are being conducted to investigate curcumin’s role in treating and preventing conditions from Alzheimer’s Disease and depression to cancer and diabetes. While science investigates this further, we know turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Turmeric, that beautiful yellow and orange root, is a super food that needs help from other foods to allow curcumin to absorb properly. When we pair turmeric with black pepper and a healthy fat, curcumin’s superpowers start to work in our bodies.
Both are considered bioenhancers for curcumin and should be present any time you consume turmeric. It would be a shame to flush those benefits and your money down the toilet! When you’re shopping around for turmeric supplements or considering what to add into your recipe that contains turmeric, make sure to add a healthy fat and black pepper. Many supplement companies report how their products are sourced, which is another good indicator of a quality turmeric supplement. Inflammation isn’t the enemy, but chronic inflammation causes and exacerbates diseases and disorders. Curcumin reduces chronic inflammation because it inhibits inflammation in
Curcumin reduces chronic inflammation our bodies. It has even reduced brain inflammation in animal studies. This polyphenol is also being studied because it has inhibited tumor growth in other animal studies. The more science digs, the more we discover turmeric's potential to change our health. Many osteopathic, naturopathic and integrative doctors are turning to turmeric to treat patients with arthritis because of its ability to combat pain and inflammation. To get technical, pro-inflammatory cytokines are inhibited by curcumin.This action helps relieve pain and swelling while improving mobility in patients with arthritis. Turmeric is a root—a spice we sometimes don’t think twice about! The potential this root holds for replacing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and preventing chronic illness is astounding. Don’t forget to spice up your cooking with this golden super food. We just gave you another excuse to get creative with your meals!
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TIPS AND TRICKS TO KEEP YOUR
TUMMY IN CONTROL NOT ONLY IS A SLENDER TUMMY CONFIDENCE BOOSTING, IT IS A SIGN OF GOOD HEALTH. A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE “JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION,” FOUND THAT WAIST SIZE IS A STRONGER PREDICTOR OF HEART DISEASE THAN WEIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN WOMEN. TO TAKE CONTROL OF BELLY FAT, STICK TO A DIET WITH LEAN PROTEINS, HEALTHY FATS AND COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES. BEGIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AT LEAST 30 TO 60 MINUTES OF MODERATE-INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVERY DAY. GET STARTED BY TRYING THESE FAT-BUSTING EXERCISES.
THE PLANK WITH LATERAL TOE TAPS
This whole body exercise integrates shoulders, abdominals and leg strength. Raising the leg tones the rotational oblique muscles for a chiseled look. A) Place forearms on the ground. B) Walk feet out until legs are straight. Keep hips raised in line with shoulders and ankles. Keep chin tucked in and head raised. C) Raise right leg off the floor and tap toes right by a few inches and back to the center. Repeat on left side. Repeat alternately for 60 seconds.
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Lower abdominal leg raise
LOWER ABDOMINAL LEG RAISE
By strengthening these abdominal muscles, we prevent the lower back from over-arching and we can flatten the lower tummy. By raising both legs with knees bent, the abdominals become strong with less pressure on your back. A) Start by lying on back with arms by sides (for more resistance, raise body slightly) and raise both legs with knees bent into the air above hips. Hold for 10 seconds B) Lower legs while straightening knees until 3 to 4 inches from the floor. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat ten times.
SIDE LEG RAISES
Side leg raises
The abdominal muscles move us in all directions. This exercise focuses on the oblique muscles through the side of the body but also targets the shoulders and hips. A) Lie on your side with forearm on the floor and head resting in your hand. Keep legs straight with ankles in line with shoulders. B) Raise leg 24 inches above ground. Hold for 10 seconds. Lower leg to 4 inches above your bottom leg and hold for 10 seconds. C) Repeat on each side 10 times.
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings
INGREDIENTS 1 ½ lbs yellow baby potatoes, scrubbed clean 1 bunch small radishes, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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For the dressing: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1 garlic clove, pressed or crushed ¼ teaspoon salt Ground black pepper to taste
VEGAN POTATO SALAD WITH RADISHES, SNAP PEAS AND DILL
DIRECTIONS Cut the baby potatoes into halves. To cook, place in a large pot and fill with water until potatoes are well covered. Add 1 tsp salt to the water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer until potatoes are fork tender. For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, ¼ tsp salt and pepper. Once those are combined, slowly add the olive oil while stirring. This helps emulsify the dressing. When potatoes are fork tender, drain the water and let them cool for a few minutes. Combine the radishes, snap peas, dill and warm potatoes. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy. Refrigerate leftovers.
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KETO EASTER MORNING ASPARAGUS FRITTATA
INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ½ cup green onions, diced • 1 lb thin asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off and spears chopped into bite sized pieces • 6 large eggs • ¾ cup ricotta cheese • 2 oz soft goat cheese (or cream cheese), crumbled • ½ tsp salt • Ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS S et oven to broil. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Be sure to coat both the bottom and the sides of the pan with the oil. Add diced green onions and cook until soft (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally Add chopped asparagus and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. C rack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the ricotta cheese, salt and pepper. Whisk together well. Turn the stove down to medium-low heat. Pour the egg mixture into the cast iron pan. Crumble half the goat cheese (or cream cheese) evenly over the top. Mix everything together gently. Add the rest of the cheese on top. C ook this gently for about 5-7 minutes, do not mix or stir while it cooks. Cook until the edges are set but the top is still wet and loose. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook for another 3 minutes or so. Keep an eye on it. The top should be cooked and set, and a little golden brown. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes or so before cutting.
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings
S erve and enjoy. Refrigerate leftovers.