Relax Your Way To Weight Loss and Good Health
I
want to talk about the effect that stress and sleep deprivation may have
on your weight. I spent the last six years of my life in Los Angeles partaking
in the “Rat Race”. Two things I discovered: only rats win
the rat race and stress can play havoc on you emotionally, spiritually
and physically. This stress can lead to weight gain and what is worse
if you are trying to lose weight while you are stressed out or fatigued
you will not gain any ground.
The reason is a little stress chemical called Cortisol which slows metabolism and instructs the body to store fat. None of the claims regarding cortisol lowering tablets on TV infomercials are true. It is simply marketers selling "snake oil" The only way cortisol level can be controlled is through relaxation and rest which can achieved through, meditation, massage, long walks, deep breathing exercises, Yoga, Tai Chi, basically anything relaxing and of course spending time with people who comfort you. By practicing these relaxation methods you will be able to bring your cortisol levels down. This coupled with a healthy balanced diet and exercise will result in a long life and slim physique.
This is a highly abridged version of the article I wrote on cortisol. Please email me at thom.king@steviva.com and I will send you the full article.
And don't forget your water! Water is paramount to your weight loss equation. Drinking copious amounts of water flushes fats out of you system as well as increasing you metabolism. What I suggest is adding the juice of half a lemon to 32 ounces of water with a sprinkle of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Aside from being less than 2 carbs, you will get the health benefits that the stevia provides along with the vitamin C and electrolytes that lemon have. You can substitute limes for lemons if you get bored. Click here to order stevia powder.
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Thank all
of you for your patronage. Have an excellent day.
Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.
Sugar
Free Low Carb Chocolate
Black Soy Bean Cake
Serves: 10
Carbs Per Serving: 3.4 g
Prep Time:<45 minutes
Skill
Level: Moderate
I just tried this recipe last night. I was totally amazed. There is absolutely no soy bean flavor at all. It tastes like a rich and moist chocolate cake. Once you try this it will be a recipe you use often. Enjoy!
Ingredients
15 ounces Eden Organic Black Soy Beans - canned -- drained and rinsed
well
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups Steviva
Brand Stevia Blend
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder such as Dutch processed
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans -- to taste, optional - any nut you prefer
4 ounces cream cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Spray 9" round pan with nonstick spray, then line with 9" round
of parchment paper; spray paper lightly.
Mix all ingredients in food processor until smooth (don't add the nuts
until the very end and then just pulse them to break them up).
Pour into prepared pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until tooth pick comes
out clean.
Optional: Can add 2 teaspoons any flavor Davinci sugar free syrup or 2 tablespoons sugar free peanut butter to mixture before blending if desired.
For a real treat cover with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting it only adds 1.5 Carbs per serving. Simply mix 1 Pound Softened Cream Cheese, 2 Tbs. Xanthan Gum, ½ Stick Softened Butter and 1 ½ Tsp Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or A Tiny Dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Beat the cream cheese & butter together, sprinkle on Xanthan gum and Steviva Brand Stevia Blend very slowly as you are beating it.
FOR CUPCAKES: Bake at 325 for about 20 minutes.
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