Weight Loss Archive

  • Food for Thought: Seeing as May is national herb week, I thought it pertinent to briefly reflect on the importance of herbs in our day-to-day lives as well as many...

    Healing Power of Herbs

    Food for Thought: Seeing as May is national herb week, I thought it pertinent to briefly reflect on the importance of herbs in our day-to-day lives as well as many...

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  • by Kaitlin Mackay A hot topic on the market is coconut oil. Should you use it? Is it harmful or is it good for you? Ben once said to me,...

    Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?

    by Kaitlin Mackay A hot topic on the market is coconut oil. Should you use it? Is it harmful or is it good for you? Ben once said to me,...

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  • Random Reflection #1: Fat loss Success We had some serious fat loss in 2012, but more importantly, helped our clients get healthier and improve their lifestyles.  I wanted to give...

    January Newsletter: Random Reflections from 2012

    Random Reflection #1: Fat loss Success We had some serious fat loss in 2012, but more importantly, helped our clients get healthier and improve their lifestyles.  I wanted to give...

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  • By Kaitlin Mackay In March, Starbucks bought Evolution Fresh, a company providing high-end smoothies and juices for its consumers. Two juice bars have opened so far, the first in Belluvue,...

    The Benefits of Juicing: Part 3

    By Kaitlin Mackay In March, Starbucks bought Evolution Fresh, a company providing high-end smoothies and juices for its consumers. Two juice bars have opened so far, the first in Belluvue,...

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  • Today our bodies are exposed to more harmful chemicals and toxins than ever before in history. From our drinking water, chemically sprayed and genetically modified foods, the air we breathe,...

    5 Ways to Detoxify Daily

    Today our bodies are exposed to more harmful chemicals and toxins than ever before in history. From our drinking water, chemically sprayed and genetically modified foods, the air we breathe,...

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  • So let me get this straight. You’re telling me that supplements may actually be harmful to my health? That despite thousands of years of vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies, amino acids,...

    Supplements: Do We Really Need Them?

    So let me get this straight. You’re telling me that supplements may actually be harmful to my health? That despite thousands of years of vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies, amino acids,...

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  • How Juicing Can Benefit You by: Kaitlin Mackay If you are tired of hearing “Eat more fruits and vegetables!” you’re not alone. Fruits and vegetables should be a staple in...

    How Juicing Can Benefit You

    How Juicing Can Benefit You by: Kaitlin Mackay If you are tired of hearing “Eat more fruits and vegetables!” you’re not alone. Fruits and vegetables should be a staple in...

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  • Here’s a great little “Rant” from one of my body fat loss clients, Michele Balzano: “Everyone is curious to how to lose weight and get in shape. I am no...

    Get in Shape “Rant”

    Here’s a great little “Rant” from one of my body fat loss clients, Michele Balzano: “Everyone is curious to how to lose weight and get in shape. I am no...

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  • You Are Your Goals Most people set goals this time of year, usually revolving around weight loss through increased exercise and “better” food choices.  While these are perfectly normal and...

    Did you Resolve to Lose Weight this Year?

    You Are Your Goals Most people set goals this time of year, usually revolving around weight loss through increased exercise and “better” food choices.  While these are perfectly normal and...

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  • 10-1-11: Body Systems owner, and Scottsdale nutritionist, Ben Brown shares shares why coconut water can be such a health food Read on about coconut water and it’s many health benefits

    October Newsletter: Coconut Water – Healthy or Hype?

    10-1-11: Body Systems owner, and Scottsdale nutritionist, Ben Brown shares shares why coconut water can be such a health food Read on about coconut water and it’s many health benefits

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  • “Eat less saturated fat” has been the take home message from the US government for the last 40 years. While Americans have dutifully reduced caloric intake from saturated fat since...

    The WHOLE Truth about Low Fat Diets

    “Eat less saturated fat” has been the take home message from the US government for the last 40 years. While Americans have dutifully reduced caloric intake from saturated fat since...

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  • 8-1-11: Ben Brown, Scottsdale nutritionist and owner of Body Systems gives insight into inflammation and how to treat with herbal and lifestyle protocols. The Whole Truth About Inflammation and the...

    August Newsletter: INFLAMMATION

    8-1-11: Ben Brown, Scottsdale nutritionist and owner of Body Systems gives insight into inflammation and how to treat with herbal and lifestyle protocols. The Whole Truth About Inflammation and the...

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  • I know you’ve heard it before (July 2010 Newsletter), but one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to start to improve their health and lose weight is...

    Breakfast of Champions – Ditch the Wheaties and Go Meaty!

    I know you’ve heard it before (July 2010 Newsletter), but one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to start to improve their health and lose weight is...

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  • While we are all genetically predisposed to store stubborn body fat in unwanted areas, it seems there’s a direct correlation between the types of foods that we eat and where...

    How to Get Leaner Legs

    While we are all genetically predisposed to store stubborn body fat in unwanted areas, it seems there’s a direct correlation between the types of foods that we eat and where...

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  • 04.10.11 Nutrition for Fat Loss Body Systems “Nutrition for Fat Loss “ Why doesn’t diet and exercise always produce the weight loss results we expect? Learn about the things that...

    Nutrition for Fat Loss Seminar this Weekend!

    04.10.11 Nutrition for Fat Loss Body Systems “Nutrition for Fat Loss “ Why doesn’t diet and exercise always produce the weight loss results we expect? Learn about the things that...

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  • Click HERE to view our March Newsletter Topics Include: - How to Hire a Qualified Personal Trainer - Should You Workout in the Morning on an Empty Stomach for More...

    March Newsletter: How to Hire a Qualified Personal Trainer

    Click HERE to view our March Newsletter Topics Include: - How to Hire a Qualified Personal Trainer - Should You Workout in the Morning on an Empty Stomach for More...

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  • My clients know that there’s no such thing as an “easy” way to lose weight. It takes hard work in the gym, optimal nutrition and lifestyle modifications. While not everyone...

    Burn Body Fat Effortlessly

    My clients know that there’s no such thing as an “easy” way to lose weight. It takes hard work in the gym, optimal nutrition and lifestyle modifications. While not everyone...

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  • If you are among the calorie conscious dieters that opt to consume artificially sweetened food and beverages to save yourself from those “extra” calories, you may want to think again. ...

    The Bitter Truth about Artificial Sweeteners

    If you are among the calorie conscious dieters that opt to consume artificially sweetened food and beverages to save yourself from those “extra” calories, you may want to think again. ...

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  • Conveniently Unhealthy: Food Bars and Shakes In today’s quick fix society, we place a heavy reliance on supplemental food bars and shakes. Be it muscle gain, weight loss, or energy...

    Supplemental Bars and Shakes: Yay or Nay?

    Conveniently Unhealthy: Food Bars and Shakes In today’s quick fix society, we place a heavy reliance on supplemental food bars and shakes. Be it muscle gain, weight loss, or energy...

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  • Click HERE to view our December Newsletter Topics: Only 4 small words for big time results Cleanse with Food Sensitivity Testing Archives to previous newsletters

    December Newsletter

    Click HERE to view our December Newsletter Topics: Only 4 small words for big time results Cleanse with Food Sensitivity Testing Archives to previous newsletters

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  • Most people are well aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep in order to stay energetic, but did you know that sleep is the most effective way to...

    SLEEP: You Can’t Lose if You Don’t Snooze…

    Most people are well aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep in order to stay energetic, but did you know that sleep is the most effective way to...

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  • Why is Omega-3 Supplementation Important? Fatty acid imbalances are common in societies like ours that consume an abundance of processed foods with artificial ingredients and hydrogenated (trans) fats, and have...

    The Very Best Supplement Ever

    Why is Omega-3 Supplementation Important? Fatty acid imbalances are common in societies like ours that consume an abundance of processed foods with artificial ingredients and hydrogenated (trans) fats, and have...

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  • Q) How many days/week should I lift weights and for how long? A) It depends on numerous factors, like training status, age, body fat, goals, etc… Since most people want...

    Are Weights for Me?

    Q) How many days/week should I lift weights and for how long? A) It depends on numerous factors, like training status, age, body fat, goals, etc… Since most people want...

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  • When it comes to exercise, more is not always better. The days of 45 – 60 minute moderate intensity elliptical or treadmill workouts are over. The recent research suggests that...

    How Much Cardio is Enough?

    When it comes to exercise, more is not always better. The days of 45 – 60 minute moderate intensity elliptical or treadmill workouts are over. The recent research suggests that...

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  • 1) Get rid of every sugared liquid in the house. - including fruit juice (even fresh squeezed), soda (even diet), flavored “waters”, gatorade, etc… 2) Eat carbohydrates that contain fiber...

    4 Rules to Prevent Obesity in Children

    1) Get rid of every sugared liquid in the house. - including fruit juice (even fresh squeezed), soda (even diet), flavored “waters”, gatorade, etc… 2) Eat carbohydrates that contain fiber...

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