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The Skinny on Smaller Portions
10 tips on getting that beach bound body

Spring is almost here... No really it is. Now is the time to start getting that body ready for the beach. Turn on the TV and your senses will be flooded with the latest weight loss gimmicks.I am here to tell you that most of them will only result in you losing weight in your wallet and not from your belly or butt. There are some very basic rules to weight loss; watch what you eat and exercise more. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but, these are the facts. No powder, pill or potion will give you the long lasting healthy results you are looking for.

Here a few tips to get you on track for portion control and exercise. Follow these religiously and in the next few months you will be have a skinny or at least skinnier person looking back at you from the mirror.

  • Eat less more often – Graze all day rather than having your 3 squares. This will jump start your metabolism and keep your blood sugar and hormones on a more even plain.
  • Know when to say when – If you can fit it in the palm of your hand it is a good portion size. Anything bigger is too much. Cutting down the size of your portions is paramount. Overindulgence is what gets you fat. So, stop it. You can have many portions throughout the day, just spread them out. This is a process of changing eating habits. Stop eating just before you feel full. Give your body time to catch up. If you stop just before you’re full you will notice 15 minutes after you step away from the table you will feel fuller.
  • Buddy up. Find a friend or family member to share your experiences with. Change is not easy and it always helps to have a shoulder to cry on when you slip up or the scale is not where you want it to me.
  • Make at least 40% of your caloric intake lean proteins. But, remember to keep your portions down. Lean proteins make your body work and they help to keep blood sugar levels stable. Make sure you cut all the fat and skin of. All of it!
  • Hydrate like you live in the desert. I really can't emphasize enough how important it is to increase your water intake as you increase your proteins. Your liver and kidneys will thank you. Plus the added water will help you lose the weight much faster. 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 or unsweetened cranberry juice for lemons if you get bored.
  • I am sure it goes without saying but, stop eating sugar. Sugar is basically empty calories and will make you fat. It also will put your blood sugar level on a roller coaster as well as hormones like Cortisol and you don’t want this because it will slow your metabolism. You get enough sugar from vegetables and fruits.
  • Eating like a cow will make you look like a cow. Only baby cows should be consuming massive amounts of dairy. Dairy has a lot of fat and if it is fat reduced it contains a lot of sugar and carbs. Cut your dairy down to a cup per day less if you can.
  • Avoid the "3 P's" - weight loss pills, powders, and potions! There are no quick fixes. If you pursue diet and health with bravery, discipline and consistency weight loss will happen.
  • Get moving! Do some type of aerobic exercise i.e. walking, jogging, swimming, stationary cycling, aerobic dancing, etc. on a daily basis and preferably do it in the morning. At first try to average 30 minutes per day. However, if some days you can only do 15 minutes, that's still much better than doing nothing at all. But, as a rule of thumb do something daily.

    Muscles burns more calories than fat so, tone your muscles with weight training three days per week. When I say weight training this can be as simple as working out with a couple of 5 lb. dumbbells. Toned muscles can really boost your metabolism and cause you to burn more calories 24 hours a day and yes, even while you're sleeping you'll be burning more calories.
  • Sleep it off. Stress and lack of sleep can be one of the biggest obstacles in the way of weight loss. Force yourself to get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Integrate meditation, massage, long walks, deep breathing exercises, Yoga or Tai Chi, into your life.

As the great sages say, I think you have been given the message now the rest is up to you. If you plan your work and work your plan you will lose weight and enjoy the health benefits that be thinner provides you with. If I can do it anybody can. Get started right now. Don’t put it off. Good luck.

Have an excellent day.

Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.

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Bengali Yam Soup (Tiger's Blood)
Ala Low Carb, Low Glycemic, Diabetic safe, no added sugar, made with stevia
Serves: 12
Carbs Per Serving: 1.6 g
Prep Time:<55 minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Tiger's Blood supposedly courses through Charlie Sheen's veins. This is what makes him such a ferocious beast. But no fooling, the Bengal Tiger is one of the most revered yet deeply feared animals on the planet. They prey on man. This amazing soup recipe, commonly referred to as Tiger's Blood will nourish and sustain you during the big hunt. The main ingredient is Yams. Yams are relatively low glycemic but very high in fiber… over 5 gram per cup. Yams contain several essential vitamins and minerals, plus protective phytochemicals as well as beta-carotene. They are just plain good for you. Tiger's Blood or Bengali Yam Soup contains Cardamom and Star Anise which is used in many traditional medicines as a stimulating tonic. This recipe also calls for fresh ginger which has been used as a healing tonic for centuries. All these ingredients make this soup a delicious and filling nutritional neutron bomb that is super easy to make. You can even make this vegan if you chose. You are going to love this.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of coconut oil (or 1/4 stick unsalted butter)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion about 1/2 medium onion
3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 star anise pods or 2 teaspoons star anise pieces
12 cardamom pods or 1 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 1/2 pounds yams (or sweet potatoes) , peeled and coarsely chopped (2-3 yams)
1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup half-and-half or coconut cream optional
6 tablespoons sour cream or crème fresh optional
parsley sprigs

Instructions:
Melt the coconut oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. When it foams, add the onion, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chopped onion is soft. This should take no more than 5 minutes.

Stir the ginger, cardamom and star anise.

Add in the chopped up yams or sweet potatoes and stir until thoroughly mixed.

Add the broth and water and stir well, scraping up any browned pieces of onion and spices from the bottom.

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer, until the yams are completely tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.

Allow the soup to cool slightly. Remove the star anise and cardamom pods and discard. Add the coconut cream of half and half then puree with a stick blender, regular blender or food processor until creamy.

Return the soup to the pot and reheat over low heat.

Garnish with a small dollop of crème fresh and a parsley sprig… purely optional.

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