Susanne Bennett
“There are many different steps in planning your goal of weight loss…”

1. Keep goals short-term… lose one to two pounds a week.
2. Write down your goal… and be specific.

One pound equates to 3,500 calories a day. To drop a pound in a week, cut out about 500 calories a day.

Susanne Bennett
“What is one pound of fat? It’s actually 3,500 calories. That means 35 divided by 7 — which is seven days a week — means 500-calories you’ve got to reduce a day. 500 calories would be… let’s say… a soda pop. Replace it with purified water and you start hydrating your cells with water. You’re going to lose weight.”

If you’re looking into supplements, Susanne recommends a soluble fiber formula, taken about 15-minutes before the largest meal, to fill you up and cut down on your absorption of calories.

She also recommends green tea with EGCG.

Susanne Bennett
“What is does is increases your metabolism. Our cells will burn more calories because it will increase in the metabolic rate.”

Susanne wants you to remember that weight loss takes time.

Susanne Bennett
“I personally like it when you lose about five pounds a month which means if you want to lose 20-pounds that’s going to take 4-months Give yourself a break. Don’t be so hard on yourself.”

Check out the interview here .  Learn more about Dr. Susanne Bennett at drsusannebennett.com

(Vancouver-December 27, 2010) What’s the difference between the day before your birthday and the day after? “Practically speaking, nothing at all,” declares Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (www.icaa.cc), a membership organization that brings together professionals in the independent and assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation and wellness fields to dispel society’s myths about aging..

“Whether you’re turning 30, 40, 50, 65, or 90, there’s no reason to assume you’re doomed to decline after a certain age—especially if you’re doing everything you can to stay healthy and active.”

Milner offers the following “E-tips” to help you extend a healthy life, or embark on one if you haven’t yet done so (citations available on request):

1. Expectations: If  you’ve been following a healthy lifestyle up ’til now, simply keep going; if you need to make changes, anticipate succeeding, not failing—and don’t let age be a barrier. Research has shown that thinking positively about getting older can extend your life by as much as 7.5 years.
2. Enthusiasm: Few people are thrilled with every aspect of their lives, but many have at least one area—family, friends, work, avocation—they feel good about. Identify an activity or connection that sparks your enthusiasm and make it your lifeline; try to extend that enthusiasm to other areas of your life.
3. Energy: Having the energy and motivation you need to age well are hallmarks of healthy living. If you’re fatigued all the time, don’t let apathy and lethargy drag you down; get a checkup to try to determine the cause—and the solution.
4. Eating: Eating a balanced diet and attaining/maintaining a normal weight are keys to physical and mental health; if you need to lose weight or make changes in your diet, keep your expectations high—you can do it.
5. Exercise: Staying physically active fuels the body and mind. If you’re already exercising regularly, keep it up; if you’re getting started, know your skill level, set goals, progress at your own pace, and be consistent.
6. Engagement: Volunteers have higher levels of well-being and life satisfaction than those who don’t volunteer; volunteering and other forms of civic and social engagement can play an important role in maintaining good health in later life. “Get involved,” Milner urges.
7. Emotions: Everyone feels down at times, but full-blown depression is a major cause of disability. If you’re feeling out of sorts for two weeks or more, talk with your doctor or take an online screening test at www.mentalhealthscreening.org/. In many instances, simply exercising and eating right can change your mood.
8. 8.      Education: Life-long learning is important to living an independent and fulfilling life. Start now to learn a new area of knowledge or physical activity. It’s good for the brain.
9. 9.      Effort: Changing expectations and embarking on new behaviors take energy and effort, but the results are well worth it.
10. 10.   Enjoyment: A healthy life generally is a joyous one. “Savor the process of being or becoming active, engaged, and truly alive,” Milner enthuses.

“The new year is a great time to take stock and ask yourself, ‘where do I want to go from here?,’” Milner says. “Emphasize the positive and don’t let your age, or anyone else, deter you.”

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About the International Council on Active Aging

The International Council on Active Aging® is the professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry. ICAA supports professionals who develop wellness facilities, programs and services for adults over 50. The association is focused on active aging—an approach to aging that helps older adults live as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness—and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active-aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies, including the US Administration on Aging, the National Institute on Aging (one of the US National Institutes of Health), the US Department of Health and Human Services, Canada’s Special Senate Committee on Aging, and the British Columbia ministries of Health, and Healthy Living and Sport.

What this shows is that Vibration Exercise is able to reset the body allowing you to keep the weight off. These results although shocking to most have been known by many around the world that have been using vibration fitness for years. This group not only consists of everyday people but of many of the world’s best athletes in the NFL, NBA, Olympics and many of the celebrities in Hollywood.

The incredible stimulation of whole body vibration exercise delivers quick results. Oxygen rushes into cells, repair and regeneration quickly takes place and the body undergoes amazing rapid transformation.  Maximum fat burning and weight loss can only be accomplished with proper nutrition, rest, and cardiovascular exercise in addition to strength and flexibility training with whole body vibration. Remember to gradually phase WBV into your life.

Energy drinks are soft drinks advertised as boosting energy. These drinks usually do not emphasize energy derived from the calories they contain but rather through a choice of caffeine, vitamins, and herbal supplements the manufacturer has combined.

The average energy drink contains approximately the same amount of caffeine as a medium-sized cup of coffee. And, although both beverages provide boosts of energy, the “high” is short-lived.

Besides caffeine, most energy drinks contain more than 125 calories and over 30 carbohydrates (not to mention enough grams of sugar to rot your teeth.) These added ingredients are okay, in small quantities, but a “caffeine overdose” can produce nasty side effects. After consuming four or more of such beverages, nausea, agitation, and, in severe cases, seizures and heart palpitations may occur.

Energy drinks should not be confused with sports drinks such as Gatorade, which are consumed to help people stay hydrated during exercise. Sports drinks also provide carbohydrates in the form of sugar and electrolytes that may be lost through perspiration.

There are healthier solutions.  There are several things you can do to help fight fatigue, such as exercising, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.  Nutrition plays a big role in energy levels, so be sure you are eating a well-balanced diet.  Also get plenty of sleep!

Training on a whole body vibration device causes an enormous activation of the lymphatic system that will result in a loss of body fluids. WBV training does more than just build strength or increase metabolism. It also detoxifies your internal organs and cells. As your metabolism increases, cells begin to function better again and they start to expel accumulated wastes and toxins. This waste gets deposited into the blood stream and then gets processed by the liver, kidneys, large intestines, skin and lungs. This kind of detoxification can cause feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, headaches, nausea, and flu‐like symptoms. If you experience these symptoms, you now know that this is actually a good sign. It’s a sign that the body is releasing toxins and is on its way to recovery.

You can help this process of detoxification by making sure that you are sufficiently hydrated before and after your whole body vibration work‐outs. I recommend drinking ½ of your body weight in ounces of water per day. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, drink 80 ounces of water every day.

In the last 10 years a whole new science has come about of the effects of the hormone known as vitamin D-3 on the body.  D-3 is has been referred to as a hormone rather than a vitamin.  D-3 impacts your heart, organs and most every tissue and cell in your body.  D3 targets more than 2,000 genes in the body. That’s 10 percent of the total number of genes in the human body.  Deficiencies have been implicated in at least 17 different cancer types, cardiovascular disease, birth defects, and more. 

Further research has found additional medicinal benefits of vitamin D in the prevention or treatment of serious diseases. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that deficiencies were linked to autoimmune conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes). Vitamin D doesn’t just play a role in specific diseases and disorders; it affects the body in many ways.  People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a more difficult time with pain management.  Plus deficiencies have been linked to Cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Depression, and other health issues.

Vitamin D-3 is thought to be the most impactful and wide reaching nutrient for your body. The sun’s rays are UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays.  But only the UVB rays are vitamin D producing when they hit your skin.  The fear of skin cancer has stopped many individuals from obtaining beneficial amounts of sunlight.

Did you know that everyone living north of 35° latitude will get no UVB rays between the months of November through March because of the angle of the sun?  Two/thirds of the U.S and all of Canada are above the 35° latitude mark.  The equator is at 0° latitude and gets the benefit of the highest level of the sun’s UVB rays, whereas the North Pole is at 90° latitude and gets the least benefit.

We do not get the same amount of UVB rays year round. As the seasons change, so does the angle of the sun’s rays.  In the summer, with the sun directly overhead, we get the maximum number of UVB rays.  As the season moves toward winter, we get fewer and fewer rays and in the winter, if you live in 35° latitude and above, you will get no UVB rays at all.

Have you had your dose of vitamin D-3 today?  Get out and enjoy that summer sun!

Many fruits and vegetables have high amounts of many antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. In addition to their importance as source of vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables also provide essential dietary fiber.  In addition to vitamin C, oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits also contain significant amounts of fiber. Fiber plays an important role in digestion, and it is thought to have protective qualities against heart disease and some forms of cancer.  Plus, fiber is thought to have the ability to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Another great feature of fruits and vegetables, especially to those watching their weight, is the high nutrition, low fat and low calorie nature of these foods. Fruits and vegetables contain very low levels of fats, and a diet low in fat can be quite effective for long-term weight loss. Fruits and vegetables contain no cholesterol, and they are lower in calories than many other types of foods.

Fruits and vegetables have a lot of advantages besides just their nutritional importance.  For one thing, they taste great and add a great deal of variety to everyday meals.  Fruits and vegetables come in such a wide variety of colors, textures and flavors that they can be used in virtually every meal.
No matter what your reason for following a healthy diet, you will find that eating more fruits and vegetables is a delicious, as well as a nutritious; way to get the vitamins and minerals you need every day.  Including fruits and vegetables in your diet is one sure way to a healthier body. A daily intake of these delicious foods can be of great benefit to your body in various ways. If you are beginning to eat a healthier diet to help you lose weight, or just as way to become more energetic, a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is a great way to start. As you begin to eat more fruits and vegetables, you will start to realize how much better you will feel.

Although fruits and vegetables exhibit great nutritional benefits, there is no one fruit or vegetable that is a complete food.  All fruits and vegetables offer outstanding health benefits.  Nutritional research shows that each one contains its own set of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other important nutrients.  To get the maximum health benefits, experts recommend eating a variety of fruits and vegetables along with other natural foods.

By adding Whole Body Vibration you get even more benefits.  Just stand on the vibrating platform and do your compound exercises.  The body automatically reacts to the vibrations, making your workout more effective.  It produces a stretch reflex, the tonic vibratory reflex, which, depending on the selected frequency, results in muscles gently contracting 6 to 50 times per second.  Vibration training is low impact and gentle, enabling anyone, regardless of their age or fitness levels to use it.  You can get the benefits of exercise without putting strain on joints or bones in a much shorter amount of time.

Compared with traditional training methods, WBV achieves the same physiologic results of exercise, just at a faster and more efficient rate!

To build muscle in your postmenopausal years, you must add weight training and/or resistance exercises to your natural weight loss plan and workout routine.  Resistance training alone has been shown to have positive effects on body composition. But lifting weights is not your only option; these benefits may be enhanced by the addition of a vibration stimulus. 

Whole Body Vibration improves muscle strength the same way as regular exercise does, but in a shortened amount of time.  Vibrations lengthen and shorten the fibers the number of times per second that you have the frequency of the machine set at.  This builds muscle much more efficiently than conventional exercise.  Increased muscle contractions improve muscle strength, tone and endurance.  Muscular and neurological coordination is also improved.  The effect on muscles is similar to that of other powered exercise devices, such as treadmills and bicycles, but in a condensed amount of time. 

Whole Body Vibration can do wonders for strength, flexibility, balance, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Whole Body Vibration training has been proven to be as effective as resistance training at a gym, it is also a safe and effective way to stimulate and strengthen your muscles. WBV also allows an easy and convenient way to cool down after even the most extreme exertion, greatly improving oxygenation and circulation, targeting those body parts that need it most. You can be confident that a WBV exercise or therapy regime will compliment any kind of exercise, weight training or cardio work you are already doing.  A vibration machine basically consists of a vibrating platform over which a person performs static or dynamic movements such as standing, sitting, kneeling or other exercises. Besides this, various exercises such as crunches, lunges, squats, and push-ups can be done on this machine. You can also passively sit on the machine or rest your feet over it comfortably to relax and massage.

 Here are just a few of the healthy benefits of combining workouts with WBV:

Compliments conventional training.  One 10 minute whole vibration workout delivers the equivalent of 1 hour of weight training.

Speeds recovery from fatigue.  Increases blood flow and oxygen to the muscles, improving muscle health.  

Improves explosive strength.  Whole body vibration builds muscle mass 1 ½ to 2 times faster than conventional weight workouts.  Conventional exercise engages around 45% of muscle fibers where as whole body vibration engages approximately 97% of muscle fibers.

Increases flexibility as you get strong.  Improves your flexibility, range of motion, balance, and mobility. The vibration forces your muscles to maintain balance, strengthening and lengthening muscles while increasing flexibility in muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Burns Fat.  Supports lean muscle mass: The rapid vibrations help maintain and build lean muscle mass. In any weight loss program, there is a risk of losing valuable lean muscle mass. Boosting lean muscle mass means your body burns more calories throughout the entire day, not just during the workout. The more calories you burn, the higher the potential is for dramatic weight loss.
From the inside out gentle vibrations move into and through our body and all bodily systems as an efficient, effective and safe way to stimulate muscles and bone cells, burn fat (to lose weight), plus restore neuromuscular balance.  Whole Body Vibration is a great addition to your workout at any Health Club or Gym.  Look for it, and ask for it!