Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We’re heading off on a trip – check out IG stories for all the details over the next couple of weeks – but it will still be blog business as usual over here. I have a new beauty DIY post coming on Monday!
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my fave finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.
Friday Faves 6.16
Community Detox Coming July 10th
If you feel like you’re ready for a little reset, join us for a community detox starting on July 10th. This is my 4th time completing the detox and it’s something I do quarterly in my routine to help remove toxicities, restore deficiencies, improve my sleep, energy, and digestion. I always feel like a million bucks when it’s over!
SO many of you joined me last time, so I wanted to invite you to join in if you’d like to go for another round. The fun starts July 10, so you can order your kit now and you’ll be ready to go. (Use FITNESSISTA10)
Here’s more about this 7-day detox:
– It’s a liver-based detox to help reset your body, provide a break from digesting heavy foods, and potentially help your body eliminate toxins that we accumulate from our environment. It includes functional medicine ingredients and Ayurvedic herbs to support phase 1 and 2 liver detoxification.
– It’s nutrition-focused. It includes the POWERHOUSE Daily Nutritional Support powder (which I’ve had in my smoothies for many months and notice a difference in how I feel when I drink this smoothie), and meal guidelines for the remaining meals. The goal is to NOT have your body depleted of nutrients during the process.
– It can potentially help with weight loss along with anti-aging, and total body wellness.
– It’s only 7 days! When I first started working with a naturopath (back in the old days! It was like 2010), he had me do a month-long detox that was similar in format (but did not include the Ayurvedic supplements). It’s so much easier to do for 7 days, and I feel like my results were even better from the extra nutritional support. (The first two days are supplements and smoothies only – I typically add in some berries – and on day 3, you add in nutrient-dense meals using their meal guideline/template.)
It’s also very flexible; many people start the plan on day 3 (smoothie in the am, vegan lunch, Paleo dinner) and have excellent results.
Here’s some feedback from friends who have completed the detox:
If you’d like to join in, you can click this link and enter FITNESSISTA for 10% your program! You can also STACK FITNESSISTA10 with any current EquiLife promos through June 30. I use and love the Daily Nutritional Supplement, the chocolate whole food bars, the Universal Binder, eye health supplement, and the Omega 3.
Once you sign up, join our virtual wellness group so we can stay connected and support each other along the way. Detox starts July 10!
If you have questions about the program, check out this Instagram Live I did with Dr. Cabral going over some of the top questions. If you have questions, please leave a comment or send me an email gina@fitnessista.com and I’d love to help!
Read, watch, listen:
Liv has ready The Diary of Anne Frank, so we watched A Little Light together on Disney+. It was heartbreaking, inspiring, heartwarming, and very well done. We only had to skip a couple of scenes, but I’m so glad we watched it together.
Check out this week’s podcast episode about being your own health advocate.
Just for kicks:
Fashion + beauty:
New Amazon set! I have this one in black (I accidentally threw it in the washer and it shrank…) and love it. They have so many colors and it fits so well. It also looks way more expensive than it is! Link is here.
Since I’m glasses-bound and eye makeup-free for at least another month or so, I’ve been doing a bolder lipstick. I picked up this one at Sephora when I was feeling pretty down and blah – I’ll post an update on the eye situation when I’m on the other side. Thankfully, they’re healthy and not infected but it’s been 3 weeks of redness and inflammation every day when I wake up – and it was a good little pick-me-up.
Fitness, health, + good eats:
Non-alcoholic margarita.
Interesting studies coming out about taurine.
This is the best bug spay! I’m always sketched out by bug spray ingredients and this one from NOW has great ingredients and actually works. (You can use my code FITNESSISTA20 for 20% off.)
Happy Friday, friends!
xoxo
Gina
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does African Mango Extract work?
Vitamin A in the mango fruit is a good source of immune-boosting vitamin. It contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and magnesium properties.
These nutrients work together to keep cells and tissues healthy throughout the body.
The African mango also has the ability to boost energy levels and endurance when exercising. This is because the African mango supports metabolism and cardiovascular function.
This active ingredient works by increasing blood flow in the brain and muscle. This improves mental clarity and physical performance.
Not only does African mango extract help boost energy levels, but it also helps prevent muscle cramps and soreness after exercise. This can be very beneficial for athletes who are looking to perform at their highest.
Which natural product is the best for weight loss
It is best to eat less and exercise regularly in order to lose weight. You can’t achieve your weight loss goals by exercising only. This is because food plays a vital role in our bodies functioning properly. It’s possible to gain weight if you eat too much food. In contrast, eating enough food could lead to weight loss.
When choosing the best foods for weight loss, make sure you choose foods with low calories and high nutritional value. These include fruits, vegetables and whole grains as well as lean meats, fish and nuts.
Is it worth eating green leafy vegetables every day?
The answer will vary depending on what you mean with “worth.” If you are referring to cost-effectiveness, it is likely not.
It is not clear that they are beneficial for you if you take into account the long-term costs (e.g. can I save money over 10 years).
You can also look at short-term expenses (e.g. What is the impact on my waistline? If so, then I would say it is worthwhile.
I find this question interesting as it focuses on two key aspects of nutrition – cost-effectiveness, and health benefits. Strong evidence suggests that regular vegetable and fruit consumption reduces the risk of certain illnesses, such as cancer. However, evidence of cost-effectiveness is not as strong.
You can’t decide whether healthy food is worth the effort if you consider both. This is the Health Economic Assessment. This involves analyzing the expected health outcomes of different foods and the associated costs.
African Mango Extract Has Caffeine?
A study was conducted on how much caffeine an average person consumes daily. These were some surprising results.
A cup o coffee has about 100mg of caffeine. A small glass with cola contains around 40mg. What if caffeine could be obtained without consuming any calories?
This is where African mango extract comes into play! It provides the same energy boost as caffeine but without added sugar and calories.
African mango extract helps improve brain function and focus.
What is an African mango?
British explorers initially discovered the fruit on an expedition into Africa. Although it has been grown in South America for many centuries, the fruit’s production is declining due to climate change, deforestation and other factors.
The African Mango Project will reverse this decline by promoting sustainable ways to grow fruit in East Africa.
They are also working towards creating local jobs and improving communities’ livelihoods near plantations.
Their goal is for the first commercial crop to be ready for harvest in 5 years.
Statistics
- According to another review from 2012, CLA may make you lose about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) compared with a placebo. (healthline.com)
- In a total of 54 randomized controlled trials in healthy adults with overweight or obesity, the authors found no difference in weight or body fat percentage between the Garcinia Cambogia group and the placebo group (3Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- On average, they experienced 28 pounds (12.8 kg) of weight loss, a 6.4-inch (16.2-cm) reduction in waist circumference, and a 6.3% dip in body fat (5Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- On average, they may help you lose 3–9% of your body weight compared with a placebo (56Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- According to a 2014 review, even prescription weight loss pills don’t work as well as you might assume. (healthline.com)
External Links
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cdc.gov
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- IGOB131 is a novel seed extract from the West African plant Irvingia gaonensis that significantly lowers body weight and improves metabolic conditions in overweight individuals in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial – PMC
- A case report of renal failure that was linked to African mango consumption.
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- Office of Dietary Supplements – Ephedra
- Health Professional Fact Sheet: Dietary supplements for weight loss – Health Professional Fact Sheet
How To
Three Popular Weight Loss Pills & Supplements Were Reviewed
People who are looking to lose weight are increasingly turning to weight loss supplements and pills. Many products are available making it difficult to choose one. This article will discuss the top weight loss supplements and pills currently available.
Exercise and healthy eating are the best methods to lose weight. Sometimes, however, these are not enough. There are always times when you just don’t feel like exercising, and healthy food isn’t readily available. This is why weight loss pills or supplements are so in demand. They aid in quickly losing extra pounds.
There are many different weight loss pills and supplements, so here are our top picks. We have reviewed them, collected customer reviews and compared their effectiveness to others. The top three items were chosen by consumers as the most effective and best-recommended. Check out our detailed review of these three products for more information.
- PhenQ – PhenQ is a great choice for improving energy levels and boosting metabolism. This product contains L-Carnitine Fumarate. Green Coffee Extract. Caffeine Anhydrous. Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate. This product is great for anyone who wants to lose weight quickly and helps you burn fat more quickly than other diets.
- Hoodia Gordonii Plus – Hoodia Gordonii Plus is another great supplement for weight loss. It has powerful nutrients including Garcinia Sylvestre Fruit Extracts, Gymnema Sylvestre Flower Extracts, Bitter Melon Oil, Chromium Picolinates as well as Raspberry Ketone fat burners. This supplement increases your metabolic rate, reduces hunger pangs, boosts energy levels, and improves your overall mood.
- Hydroxycut – Hydroxycut helps people lose weight. It is an all natural weight loss pill. It comprises 100% natural ingredients, including green tea extract, chromium picolinate, caffeine, and yohimbine HCL. Although it may not have the same effectiveness as other products on this page, it does have very low side effects.
Other benefits:
- Energy Boosting: Most diet pills give you a temporary boost of energy. This can lead to increased desire for sweets, junk food, and other unhealthy foods. Hydroxycut will not cause any type of crash or jitters.
- Blood Sugar Balance. Diet pills can lead to problems with blood glucose balance. Hydroxycut can help you control your blood sugar.
- Increased Metabolism. It is not surprising that diet pills can improve your metabolism. Most diet pills will raise your resting metabolic rate (RMR) by about 5%-10%. Hydroxycut increases your RMR by 15% to 25%, increasing metabolism.
- Better Sleep – We all know how crucial sleep is in losing weight. By reducing anxiety and stress, diet pills can help you sleep easier.
The best part? The best part is that none of these benefits have adverse side effects.
Did you miss our previous article…
https://slimbody.pw/5-tidy-consuming-recipes-for-weeknights/