It was the Take Shape for Life National Convention last week, and it was unbelievable!  The convetion was very, very successful.  We had close to 800 people come.  I challenged all of the participants to become “trilologists.”  Trilology is where people develop and master 3 aspects of optimal health.  I first showed them how to add fun more fun to their everyday lives and instill more meaning and purpose.  Then we discussed how they can better take control of their financial future.  This teaching experience was so enjoyable, because there were physicians and other specialists from all over the country.

One of the top cardiologists in the country said:

“I love what Dr. Andersen is doing here.  I’m going to do Take Shape for Life full-time now because this is where the action is and where the future of medicine is heading.”

Overall it was an outstanding conference!

Juices, pop, cream & sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. Opt for drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your body, it will also help you feel full.

A product labeled with a fat-free claim does not mean that it is low in calories. Similarly a product labeled as low-sugar or low-carb does not mean it is low in fat or calories. Always read the nutrition label on the packaging.

When you buy dairy products, choose the low fat ones. Fats add  major calories to your diet, so “go low” and reduces your daily calories effortlessly.

“Hunger pains” are actually your body telling you that you are getting dehydrated. Try drinking water before reaching for a snack. Alot of the time people don’t drink enough water, by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that it did not matter how detailed a person was when recording their activities and meals.  As long as they wrote in a journal, the subjects all lost weight successfully.

The journal Topics in Clinical Nutrition reported a study that found Americans do not plan ahead for their meals, especially dinner, which may result in poor nutritional choices and weight gain.

A survey by the journal Obesity found that 76% of the chefs surveyed claimed to serve “regular” portions, but in fact, the actual servings of steak and pasta plated were 2 to 4 times larger than those suggested by the Department of Agriculture.

A study from Lund University, Sweden  found that a meal of low-glycemic foods may improve concentration and short-term memory.  It will also keep your blood sugar stable help stop frequent cravings and hunger.

Studies show that you can keep your heart healthy with regular moderate exercise. The benefits…

• Reduces blood pressure
• Prevents cholesterol buildup (boost HDL 5-10%)
• Keeps arteries healthy (may increase elasticity)
• Lower triglyceride levels