The Just 10 Pounds Challenge!

 Do you feel like your body needs a boost ?

And just 10 pounds will kick-start your new vibrant  life?

Stress is a big factor in weight gain which dominates how we look and how we feel. Left unchecked, stress can change our body chemistry which makes us more susceptible to illness, injury and more prone to gaining weight.

Take the next twenty eight days and reclaim your health

  May /June special – 10% off Health Coaching

I will guide you through a personalized and practical program to help you look and feel your best. We will explore different topics such as:  What to eat, when to eat, delicious recipes, motivational tips to keep you on track, exercises and tips about effective exercise, ways to reduce stress and enjoy the journey.  We will go over how the nutritional supplements we recommend that will enhance your results now and long term. (Each a 40 minutes)

4 total Sessions!

To schedule your program call: 216- 526-5496 or email dianamaltz@gmail.com.

About Diana Maltz , RN, BSN is a wellness advisor  with over 30 years of experience helping adults and children meet their health and fitness goals. With expertise in medicine, nutritional supplements and stress reducing  techniques like Chi Kung, Yoga  and Pilates, she gives her clients the tools they need to make sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes.

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How do we know if the sugar we are consuming is ok for us or if it will eventually lead to diabetes?

First - Why sugar is addicting and why do  we crave it?

Our bodies are actually naturally wired to crave sugar.   The taste of sugar releases endorphins that calm and relax us .  Sugar cravings also increase the absorption of an amino acid called tryptophan, which helps your body make serotonin which makes you feel happy and content.

Many of us turn to foods that are simple sugars (donuts, candy, & most sweets) which enter our blood stream and get broken down quickly.  This gives us a quick energy boost but is not sustainable.  It quickly leaves our bloodstream and causes a low level of sugar resulting in fatigue.

This constant blood sugar rising and falling can cause weight gain and can lead to a insulin resistance which can create a a pre-daibetic condition.

Also, this blood sugar rising and falling can make our pancreas secrete large amounts of insulin to handle the excess glucose.  This causes a burn out of our pancreas and in turn make us crave more sweets.

So how can we stop this?

Instead of turning to sweets to get your sugar cravings turn to nature’s candy: fruit!  Fruits has natural sugars along with many vitamins and nutrients that don’t cause this spike in your blood sugar.  Fruits takes longer to break down and enter the bloodstream slowly giving steady and sustained energy.

Our weight and pancreas will thank us!

When looking at Food Labels check how much Sugar is in the products. We found some great advice over at healthyfitnutrition.net

‘ A good rule of thumb is to look at the Nutrition Facts Label and only consume foods where the sugar content is no more than 20% of the total carbohydrate.

To follow the 20% rule, do the following:

1. Look at the total number of carbohydrates listed on the nutrition facts label.
2. Multiply that number by 10% (move the decimal point over 1 place) and then double it.
3. Whatever that number is – you want the sugars listed on the label to be that number or less.

Example:

1. Carbohydrates listed on the label – 40g
2. 20% of the total carbohydrates would be 8g
3. Amount of sugar listed on the label – 17g
4. Bottom line: This product has too much sugar’

For any questions or a private consultation please contact me at dianamaltz@gmail.com

Cheers!

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Eat a snack around 3pm to stop your afternoon slump!  I suggest low fat natural yogurt and  6 walnuts or almonds.

Growing up, my mother raised 5 kids on her own.

5 kids!

I can’t even imagine that with 2 parents.  I give her a lot of credit for that.

Unfortunately I often saw a different side of my mother because she was constantly under stress.

We, as women, are expected to play a constant juggling game with raising our kids and with our careers.  This can often lead to lots of stress.

Stress causes a lot of frustration in our lives but more than that  it is one of the top contributors to disease and bad health.  When it was my turn to be a mother I tried to make sure I wasn’t letting stress get the best of me.

Here’s how I stopped this stress cycle:

(You can use this to helps your mothers, yourself, or the person who nurtures you in your life)

1) Create Moments for yourself/ Meditate

Whether it’s taking some extra time putting on lotions for your body or taking a few moments to take a deep breath make sure you/ your mother create this time for herself.  Shaklee offers an amazing line of Lotions that would help your mother with these moments

Click here to read more

Enfuselle Skin Care

2) Exercise

I can’t tell you how much this helped me as a mother! Dancing & Chi- Gong have been an integral part of my life and giving myself time to do these activities  helped me be a better mother.

3) Shaklee’s Cinch Shakes

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/ffNNSF ))

The Cinch Shake helps balance  blood sugar first thing in the morning so you (or your mother!) can calmly get the kids to school or be energetic for the day ahead.

4) Do Less

Mothers often say yes to everything.  Learn to respect your mom’s time or if you are a mom learn that you can’t (and shouldn’t) do everything.  Focus on what’s important.

5) Shaklee’s Stress Relief Complex

Click for more info: (( http://bit.ly/dYtcde))

Another life saver.  This can help your mom (or you!) reduce the effect of stress in your life.   When you are stressed your body releases a lot of cortisol which causes your body to become burnt out.  Shaklee’s Stress Relief Complex helps balance out your cortisol levels and helps your body get out of the ‘flight’ mode.

It’s important we all learn how to manage our stress.  Help yourself and your mom by using the above tools to have a healthier more sane life!

And don’t forget….

*Mother’s Day Special*

For Mothers day 10 % off any Shaklee skin care order over $100 now until May 13!

(Ending soon!!)

For more information or to place an order

 contact me at dianamaltz@gmail.com

Cheers!

((Order Here: http://bit.ly/ShakleeGreenTea ))

Did you know?  There are no government restrictions on the substances that can be used to make skin care in the US.  And to put things in perspective- skin care is a billion-dollar industry, with consumers spending more than $344 million on anti-aging creams and lotions alone.  So how many of us are using skin care that’s toxic for our system?

Answer: A LOT!

As I wrote about in my last post, Your Mother Deserves the Best, it is very important to be knowledgeable about the substances you are putting on your skin.  Our skin is the largest organ of our body and absorbs all these toxic chemicals.

Important Chemicals to look out for:

• Parabeans
• Cole tar dyes
• petroleum
• formaldehyde

Shaklee’s Skin Care line: Enfusselle does not contain any of these ingredients!

Enfuselle Skin Care

Not only does this line not contain any harsh toxic ingredients it works well.  Research has shown that there was a 665% increase in skin firmness in 28 days using Shaklee’s skin care line.  Who’s ever heard of a 665% increase in skin firmness in 28 days.  This is incredible!

Here’s a few of my favorite Products from the line:

• Enfuselle® Time Repair

((Click here to order : http://bit.ly/EnfuselleTImeRepair ))

A five-in-one wrinkle treatment that meets all your skin’s daytime needs for renewal, brightening, moisturization, nourishment, and protection.

Your skin becomes measurably brighter, clearer, and smoother.

• Instant Firming Serum

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/JnTs6w ))

 This is a toxin-free, pain-free, and worry-free approach to visibly improving your skin’s quality and appearance. With continued daily use, the peptides in this scientifically advanced formula help give you younger-looking skin. Trust me- your mom will LOVE this one!

• Enfuselle Gentle Action Cleansing Bar

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/uQmDwf ))

Drying soaps can strip away your natural beauty. Designed for sensitive skin, this pH-balanced, hypoallergenic bar is specially formulated to nurture skin as it removes dirt, dead skin cells, and environmental pollutants without stripping away your natural emollients

•  Enfuselle® Spa Shea Butter Cream

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/IcXEWS ))

This lotion smells amazing! And luxurious shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the shea tree, and has amazing moisturizing properties

*Act Now– Mother’s Day Special*

For Mothers day 10 % off any Shaklee skin care order over $100 now until May 13!

For more information or to place an order

 contact me at dianamaltz@gmail.com

Cheers!

Check out my blog and facebook page for quick and easy tips to implement into your life each week!

Shaklee has a great Age Defying Skin Care line called:

Enfuselle Skin Care

Most companies test their products for 3 months tops but The California Skin Care Institute conducted a 2 year study with Shaklee Enfuselle Skin Care line. The results of this study were incredible- there was a 665% increase in skin firmness in 28 days using Shaklee’s skin care line.

And it gets better… Shaklee’s Skin Care is nutrient based, dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, pH balanced, paraben free and petrolatum free.

Many products that are on the Market are filled with chemicals. Paraben is a big one. Parabens cause a change in our hormones which can lead to cancer and thyroid problems. Choose your products (or products you give to your loved ones) wisely!

Here’s a few of my favorite Products from the line:

• Enfuselle® Time Repair

((Click here to order : http://bit.ly/EnfuselleTImeRepair ))

A five-in-one wrinkle treatment that meets all your skin’s daytime needs for renewal, brightening, moisturization, nourishment, and protection.

Your skin becomes measurably brighter, clearer, and smoother.

• Instant Firming Serum

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/JnTs6w ))

 This is a toxin-free, pain-free, and worry-free approach to visibly improving your skin’s quality and appearance. With continued daily use, the peptides in this scientifically advanced formula help give you younger-looking skin. Trust me- your mom will LOVE this one!

• Enfuselle Gentle Action Cleansing Bar

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/uQmDwf ))

Drying soaps can strip away your natural beauty. Designed for sensitive skin, this pH-balanced, hypoallergenic bar is specially formulated to nurture skin as it removes dirt, dead skin cells, and environmental pollutants without stripping away your natural emollients

•  Enfuselle® Spa Shea Butter Cream

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/IcXEWS ))

This lotion smells amazing! And luxurious shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the shea tree, and has amazing moisturizing properties.

Mother’s Day Special- For Mothers day 10 % off any Shaklee skin care order over $100

For more information or to place an order

 contact me at dianamaltz@gmail.com

Cheers!

I don’t know about you but I’m patiently awaiting the spring weather we had last week!

We all know what the gorgeous Spring and Summer weather means though = Less Clothes

Instead of the bulky winter sweaters we will soon be wearing shorts and tank tops.

To help everyone feel more confident in their clothes I wanted to share some more Weight Loss Tips.

Let’s talk about Calories…

Many of our lives center around calories but do we even know what it is?

By definition, a calorie is the energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. The important word to take away from this definition is ENERGY. Calories are ENERGY that fuel our bodies; much like gasoline fuels our cars.

But not all calories are created equal.

Some of us eat 200 calorie FroYos and think we are being healthier than eating a 400 calorie Avocado.  But this couldn’t be more wrong!   Although double the calories- Avocados are much better and nutritionally dense for our bodies.

Did you know when you lose weight as in pounds, you lose fat as well as muscle?

Scientists suggest this where the “yo yo” cycle happens in dieting, we lose weight only to regain it again. This is because losing muscle means losing metabolism and energy. Shaklee scientists have perfected the amount of leucine that we need to spare the muscle when we lose the weight with Shaklee shakes, Cinch Meal Bars and Cinch snack bars. We have a ton of success stories using this program : Cinch Club

From now until April 31, there are some specials that can help you lose the weight and keep the Muscle.

You can Order here!

I’m excited to announce that in 2 weeks (April 16)- I am starting a teleseminar group for people who want to

“Reboot your Body for the Beach” 

Don’t be afraid of those tank top that show your upper arms or shorts that show off your thighs.  My ‘modified detox’ will help you lose the unwanted weight while helping restore and cleanse your body.  For this program I will be teaching you about certain foods that are nutritionally dense and certain supplements that will help support your body. The combination of the 2 will cleanse your liver, repair your digestive system and enhances immune function.

Here’s a preview of  two supplements in the program:

Optiflora Prebiotic Complex

Liver DTX Complex

Wouldn’t you rather feel great and ready to rock everyday instead of boggled down and in pain?

There is a solution!

In my 40s- I thought I was really kicking butt.  I was teaching fitness classes 4 days a week and on the outside I looked great.  However- I was really exhausted and started having daily stomach pains (even after I was eating food that is suppose to be good for me! )

What was going wrong?!

I was eating healthy- salads, strawberries, and broccoli but was still feeling pains.

I decided to deconstruct my life to find out what was going on.

What was I not eating right?  What did I need to do differently?

I wanted my Zest for life back. And lucky for you I now know the secret and want to share it with everyone!

1) STRESS! The first thing for me was to focus on stress.  I decided to be more conscious of my days.

How did I start my day ?  Did I jump out of bed and into life?  And the answer was Yes, Yes, and Yes.  I would wake up and jump out of bed and start moving right away.  I started to take 20 minutes for myself every morning before I started my busy routine.  (This meant waking up a bit earlier but man was it worth it!)  Every morning I now set intentions for the day ahead.  I take 10 minutes and focus on my breathing—breathe in for 5 and exhale for 10 seconds.  I also make sure I’m having a balanced breakfast to start my day right.  (I love Shaklee’s Vanilla Cinch Shake! It helps to balance out my blood sugar and it really effects my digestion, and energy.)

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/ffNNSF ))

2) DIET!  The second thing I did was monitor my diet.  I went on an elimination diet and incorporated Shaklee supplements to support my body.  I spend a week removing dairy and wrote down how I felt.  I spent a week eliminating gluten and wrote down how I felt.  I spent a week eliminating sugar and wrote down how I felt.  Removing certain foods gave me more energy and helped me think clearer.

I also added a variety of fruits and vegetables into my diet.  Although I was eating healthy I was grabbing the same fruits (strawberries!) and vegetable (broccoli!) I realized I needed a variety.

I also realized how important supplementation was.  I’m not going to be 100% perfect so supplementing helps me balance my body and get all the vitamin and nutrients my body needs.

A recent study showed that 90% of Americans are lacking key nutrients in their diets; moreover common factors such as stress and aging can increase the body’s need for essential vitamins and minerals.

(( Click here to order: http://bit.ly/h2n2XA ))

I recommend that everyone takes a Shaklee Vitalizer Strip everyday!  This alone helped me so much with my stomach pains.  The pack includes:

-Vita-Lea Advanced Multivitamin

-B + C Complex

-Caroto-E-Omega

-Optiflora Probiotic

Everything you need for proper digestion.

After focusing on my daily intentions (setting up a morning routine), eating a variety of foods, and taking supplements I now look AND feel my best!

For more ways  to balance the body

Come to my event:

‘ Is your Digestion Sabotaging you?’

Learn live and in person

Sunday, March 11th
1pm-3pm

Contact me at dianamaltz@gmail.com

Cheers!