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8 DEAD Easy Steps to looking and feeling good for life

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Contents

Disclaimer

About the Author

Step 1: D is for DEDICATION

Step 2: E is for EAT

Step 3: A is for AVOID

Step 4: D is for DOCTOR

Step 5: E is for EXERCISE

Step 6: A is for ADAPT

Step 7: S is for SLEEP

Step 8: Y is for YES!

Further Reading

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Disclaimer

This eBook contains information that is intended to help the readers be better informed

consumers of health care. It is presented as general advice on health care. Always consult

your doctor for your individual needs.

Before beginning any new exercise program it is recommended that you seek medical advice

from your personal physician.

This book is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of a licensed physician.

The reader should consult with their doctor in any matters relating to his/her health.

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information within this book

was correct at time of publication. The author does not assume and hereby disclaims any

liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions,

whether such errors or omissions result from accident, negligence, or any other cause.

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About the Author

I am Nicola Skinner - the Holistic

Business Coach.

I have an overwhelming urge to help people,

coupled with an even stronger enthusiasm for

learning. I love to share knowledge on anything

and everything.

In 2010 I set up my own Virtual Assistant company offering practical admin assistance to sole

traders and small businesses. Not long after starting I gained a new client who worked in the

health and wellbeing industry - it was then that I realised the health of a business is directly

correlated to the health - both physically and emotionally - of the business owner.

So I took myself off to learn all I could about complementary and holistic therapies – I even

considered going back to Uni and becoming a doctor, but I’m not sure even I could achieve

THAT work/life balance!!

Today, I am proud to say I am The Holistic Business Coach, helping business owners align

their Mind, Body, Spirit AND Business to achieve a work/life balance and to love what they do.

In September 2014, I ran the first (certainly in the north east) Mind Body Spirit & Business

Summit, addressing topics such as the Law of Attraction, Meditation, Stress Management,

Movement and Social Media and how they can be used to find your purpose whilst increasing

your wellbeing and success! You can see the pictures at mindbodyspiritbusiness.co.uk

This book focusses on the BODY aspect of Mind, Body, Spirit and Business alignment.

Watch out for further installments in the series.

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8 DEAD EASY Steps to Losing Weight and Feeling Great

Without further ado, I’m just going to jump straight into the eight steps - no need to ramble on

as to why you should lose weight etc - how know that already otherwise you wouldn’t have

got this ebook, right?

If there are any aspects you don’t fully understand, take a look at the references section at the

end, which provides links to back up my arguments and also go into a bit more detail.

You can also get in touch with me direct:

email: [email protected]

Twitter: @HolisticBizCch

Facebook: The Holistic Business Coach

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Step 1: D is for DEDICATION

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Rohn

“Do or Do Not. There is no try” ~ Yoda

The first step is to DECIDE you want to make a lifestyle change - NOT A QUICK FIX DIET

BUT A LONG TERM HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! Once you’ve made that decision the key to

sticking to it is dedication. You must be DEDICATED to making the change.

Don’t wait for the perfect time ie until birthdays are out of the way or til Monday - DO IT NOW!

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on

earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ~Thomas Jefferson

“This one step – choosing a goal and sticking to it – changes everything.” ~Scott Reed

You must WANT to do this for YOURSELF. Not because society thinks you should.

Not because your partner thinks you should. BUT because YOU KNOW YOU

SHOULD.

DEDICATE your healthy lifestyle to YOU - because you DESERVE it!

Your Pledge - complete and cut out. Display where you will see it every day

___________________________________________________________________________

I _______________________________ promise to look after myself and do only good

for my mind, body and soul.

The food that enters my system is to nourish me physically.

The activities I partake in will benefit not burden me.

Signed

_____________________________ Date: _________________________

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Step 2: E is for EAT

“I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is

fourteen days.” ~Totie Fields

“A diet is a plan, generally hopeless, for reducing

your weight, which tests your will power but does

little for your waistline.” ~Herbert B. Prochnow

“DIETS” DO NOT WORK. They simply send your body into shock - you may lose weight the

first couple of weeks, until your metabolism adjusts, then your body goes into hibernation

and, just like the squirrel, you will start to “store” food (in particular fat) to survive the famine.

So EAT - just EAT right.

Losing weight really is simple - you need to burn off more energy than you consume. Your

metabolism plays a great part in this. Think of your metabolism as the furnace of your body -

you need to keep it alight and to do this you need to “stoke” it with food (the RIGHT foods).

It takes a lot more work to start a fire from scratch than it does to simply keep one burning.

The same goes for your metabolism. Start it as soon as you wake with hot water and lemon,

then keep the fire burning by fuelling it with food - PROPER FOOD - REGULARLY throughout

the day.

I’m not going to preach on about the types of food you should be eating. You KNOW this

already. But on the next page is a list of metabolism boosting foods that you should be

introducing into your diet on a regular basis if not already doing so. Frozen will suffice, fresh

is better, organic is best, if available. Make sure you wash all fresh produce thoroughly.

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● Avocado

● Cold Water

● Green tea and green coffee

● Grapefruit

● Lean protein

● Capsicum (peppers and

chillies)

● Coconut (substitute

vegetable for coconut oil)

● Apples

● Artichokes

● Asparagus

● Berries

● Broccoli

● Brussels sprouts

● Cabbage

● Cantaloupe and other

melons

● Carrots

● Cauliflower

● Celery

● Cranberries

● Cucumbers

● Eggplant

● Garlic

● Grapes

● Green Beans

● Kale

● Leeks

● Lemon

● Lime

● Lettuce

● Mushrooms

● Nectarines

● Okra

● Onions

● Papaya

● Parsley

● Pears

● Pumpkin

● Radish

● Scallions

● Spinach

● Squash

● Tomatoes

● Turnips

● Watermelon

Drink plenty of water daily too. It keeps you hydrated and flushes out toxins. The

recommended daily intake is 2 litres (approx 8 glasses).

“If you have formed the habit of checking on every new diet that comes along, you will

find that, mercifully, they all blur together, leaving you with only one definite piece of

information: french-fried potatoes are out.” ~Jean Kerr

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Step 3: A is for AVOID

If it didn’t grow from the ground - don’t eat it!

If it didn’t have a mother - don’t eat it!

Avoid fast foods

We have become obsessed with convenience - getting things done quickly and easily - and

this has spilt over into our eating habits. We have resorted to ready-made “microwave”

meals, packets and jars as opposed to fresh fruit and vegetables.

These “convenience” foods are

crammed with sugar, salt and other

chemical additives to prolong their shelf

life. We are intoxicating ourselves.

Prepare meals from scratch so you know

exactly what is going into them. Make

extra so you can freeze it and re use on

busy days.

Avoid getting hoodwinked

If you really have no culinary skills and must use pre-made items - please check the label.

Don’t be fooled by LOW FAT foods - not all fats are bad for you (we do actually need fat) and

low fat often means high sugar.

TRANS FATS and SATURATED fats raise your cholesterol and increase your risk for heart

disease. UNSATURATED fats are the “healthy” fats. Unsaturated fat, such as omega-3

essential fatty acids, is found in:

● oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel

● nuts and seeds

● sunflower and olive oils

Avoid Sugar

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Sugar contains no nutrients and is bad for your teeth - so why do we use it?

Simple answer is because we become ADDICTED. Basically, sugar makes us feel good but

it does us no good.

Worse, when you eat a lot of sugar, it can cause resistance to the hormone insulin, which

can contribute to many diseases, such as DIABETES and METABOLIC SYNDROME

REDUCE your sugar intake as much as possible. I promise you won’t notice the lack of

sugar in your tea after a while. Even small steps such as reducing to one sugar as opposed

to two in your drinks is beneficial. Look towards aiming for NO sugar eventually. Don’t ADD it

to food or drink and stop drinking soft drinks (the chemicals in those are far worse than the

sugar anyway!)

Avoid Bisphenol A (BPA)

BPA is a chemical found in most plastics. BPA

has been shown to contaminate our food,

when stored in plastic containers, especially if

subsequently used in a microwave. BPA can

cause havoc with your hormones leading to all

sorts of nasty symptoms. Where possible buy

BPA free plastics.

Avoid cow’s milk

Cow’s milk is another hormone disruptor. Only calves are meant to drink cow’s milk. Our

cattle is pumped full of drugs to produce better yields. Those drugs can be passed via the

milk onto us. Pasteurisation kills any beneficial constituents of milk so it is best to go for nut

milks such as hazelnut, coconut or almond milk. See how to make your own almond milk

here:

http://www.burrelleducation.com/2014/how-to-make-almond-milk-dodge-the-cows-milk-nasti

es/

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Step 4: D is for DOCTOR

There are a handful of conditions that make losing weight near impossible. All the healthy

eating and exercise in the world won’t help CURE these conditions and it is time for a

DOCTOR’s intervention.

That’s not to say that if you have one of these conditions you shouldn’t eat healthily or

exercise. You most definitely should as having a healthy body is paramount in fighting any

disease, syndrome or condition.

But if you are eating a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables plus lean meat and are

exercising regularly (more on that later) and you’re STILL not losing weight or feeling full of

energy then it’s time to consult a doctor.

You should also consult a doctor before embarking on any diet and/or exercise routine if you

are pregnant, breast feeding and/or suffering any medical condition.

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Step 5: E is for EXERCISE

I know it. You know it. Everyone knows it. The No1 way to lose weight and get fit is to MOVE.

It doesn’t have to be strenuous to start with but you do have to START. Aim to improve on

your current situation. Starting with 5 minutes is better than nothing. 10 minutes is better than

5 and so on. Aim for 10 minutes or exercise, three times a day - that is all it takes to get fitter

than you currently are.

Move so that you are out of breath but can still hold a conversation. Walking to the

fridge or chip shop doesn’t count.

Exercise has many benefits other than just losing weight:

● Reduces anxiety

● Lowers risk of depression

● Aids sleep

● Lowers risk of heart disease

● Improves blood pressure

● Get to enjoy the great outdoors

● Improves mental clarity

● Inspires creativity

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Step 6: A is for ADAPT

As human beings, we have the blessing and the curse that we're able to adapt to almost anything. No matter how extreme the circumstances you're in, they become normal.

Kevin Powers You don’t have to make HUGE sweeping changes to benefit from healthy eating and

exercise. Making simple yet small changes is enough as long as you keep making simple yet

small changes. Don’t get complacent or stagnate -

keep moving, learn from any mistakes.

Learn to swap your usual “bad” foods for healthy

options. (eg sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or

cauliflower rice for packet rice).

When eating out choose boiled rice instead of fried

rice; have sauces “on the side”, skip the bread

basket. Or - what the hell - if it’s a special occasion

go all out and order what you like, there’s always

tomorrow!

Be aware of your choices and why you make them (boredom, emotions etc) By being aware

of your triggers you can be prepared.

The occasional treat will not kill you (nor make you a “bad” person) as long as they are only

occasional, otherwise it’s not a treat!

Adapt your way of thinking! You are not punishing yourself for being fat by changing your

lifestyle - rather - you are rewarding the new you with nutritious, wholesome food for a

better, longer life.

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Step 7: S is for SLEEP

Research has found that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to

be overweight or obese

Sleep is a basic requirements of ALL human beings. It is recommended that we get 8 hours

every night. Some of us will require more. Some

less.

Benefits of a good night’s sleep:

● Gives your body time to repair

● Improves heart health

● Reduces stress

● Improves memory

● Reduces inflammation

● Better attention span

● Increased energy levels

How to get a good night’s sleep:

● Set the scene - comfortable bed, dark curtains, no electronics or harsh lighting

● Have a bedtime routine (just like the kids)

● Try not to nap during the day

● Avoid using gadgets for at least an hour before bed

● Don’t mull over things - keep a notepad and pen next to the bed to write them down

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● Avoid stimulants such as caffeine (tea, coffee, chocolate) and alcohol before bed

● Light exercise

● Relaxation techniques (eg meditation)

Finally, go to bed when you’re tired and get up slowly and stretch when you wake - resist the urge to turn back over!

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Step 8: Y is for YES!

YES - you can have treats!

YES - you can “fall off the wagon”

YES - you can get back on

YES - to the new you!

YES - you are DEDICATED!

YES - you EAT right!

YES - you AVOID the things that aren’t good for you!

YES - you went to the DOCTOR!

YES - you EXERCISE regularly!

YES- you ADAPT to stay on track!

YES - you SLEEP well!

YES - YOU can keep doing it!

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Further Reading

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/21835302

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/choosing-healthy-fats.htm

http://www.naturalnews.com/025258_milk_health_dairy.html

http://www.metaboliceffect.com/hormones-in-milk/

http://www.burrelleducation.com/2014/how-to-make-almond-milk-dodge-the-cows-milk-nasti

es/

http://scienceblogs.com/aetiology/2012/06/19/growth-hormones-in-milk-mythfact/

http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/guide/understanding-trans-fats

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/directory/b/benefits-of-exercise

http://greatist.com/fitness/13-awesome-mental-health-benefits-exercise

http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongenergy/tp/healthy_sleep.htm

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20459221,00.html

http://www.sleepcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep.pdf

http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy-sleep-tips

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