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In the most recent issue of Quick Tips to Get Slim and Healthy Now!, I talk about the benefits of hypnosis for weight loss. Hypnosis provides an easy (and proven) way to use the power of your mind to change habits. The Enjoying Weight Loss Hypnosis CDs

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I've tried all of these products and can confidently say that these are my highly recommended weight loss products. Note that this page of recommended weight loss products does not include any weight loss fitness products. I'll update the site with my recommended fitness products soon.

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Addressing the Underlying Emotional Causes of Weight Gain

Dr. Joseph Mercola recently said: "Despite the fact that emotional barriers are by far the most common reason why people ultimately fail on their diets, most popular diet programs do nothing to address this issue."

Here are two very effective tools...in fact, they are both highly recommended by Dr. Mercola.

What are these two tools? Hypnosis and EFT. Read on to learn more...

HYPNOSIS:
Clinical evidence of the effectiveness of hypnosis is mounting. It's becoming a very "mainstream" therapy. Hypnosis can do amazing things, including helping you stick to your diet and/or exercise goals.

Hypnosis has not only been shown to increase weight loss in the short term (in one study, 17 pounds with hypnosis vs 1/2 a pound without hypnosis), it also increased diet effectiveness in the long term by 146%.

Those results are incredible. And it's something you can do in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Click here to see the hypnosis product I recommend.

They offer a ONE YEAR money-back guarantee. To me, that's a no-brainer. Try it, and if you don't get the results you want, return it with no questions asked. I wish more things in life came with this guarantee.

EFT:
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a wonderful tool that can help just about any problem, including weight loss. It's gaining in popularity as more people are discovering its--almost magical--benefits. You can download the basic EFT manual for free at this site.

Note that, although this free manual provides a great introduction to EFT, it does not address weight loss specifically. If you're serious about losing weight, then I recommend investing in this EFT product, which is specific to weight loss:

Conquer Overeating is a software program that walks you through using the EFT method, and ensures that you use the method correctly to get the best results. It's truly amazing. (And as an extra bonus, you'll experience many other benefits that go far beyond weight loss. That's the beauty of EFT.)

The free EFT manual is certainly the cheapest way to start. But if you want to jump ahead to quick weight loss success, I recommended the Conquer Overeating product. It has a solid money-back guarantee, too. The "Conquer Overeating" EFT program offers a money-back guarantee for ONE FULL YEAR! That's how confident they are about its effectiveness.

Kitchen Tools

As my husband always says, "you need the right tool for the job", and he couldn't be more right.

Juicer:
In order to do the 7-day detox and juicing, you'll need a good juicer. I've used several different kinds, and have found that the Omega 8300 is the best. You can also make fruit sorbets with this model. It's very easy to clean, too--so that means you're more likely to use it.

Blender:
The next tool you'll need is a strong blender. The one I use is the Blend-Tec blender. This workhorse does everything, and I mean everything. It's incredibly strong, and I can whip up delicious, low carb, high nutrition frozen treats in seconds. Then, cleaning is a breeze, too. I'm so crazy about it that I even bring it with me on vacation! (Sad, I know...) I just can't use any other blender now--I'm spoiled.

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The only way you could get these products cheaper is to look for them in a garage sale, or on eBay. You may have some luck, so give it a try!

MUST-HAVE Products for Cooking and Baking...

You'll need these products to make any of the recipes on my site. You can find most of them in your local health food store, or in some grocery stores. If you'd prefer the convenience of shopping on-line, follow the links that I've provided.

Natural, Low-calorie Sweeteners:

Stevia:
I've tried all of the stevia products on the market, and most have a bitter aftertaste. I've found one that doesn't. I've been using this brand for 15 years, and it's consistently the BEST tasting. This site also has the liquid version, which I don't use, but I imagine that it would be convenient for adding to drinks and smoothies. Oh--they also make a travel size that comes in packets. These are great for keeping in your purse, briefcase, or car.

Erythritol:
This sounds like a chemical, but it's actually a natural product that's present in many fruits. It's a sugar alcohol, and is granulated like white sugar, but contains no carbs. (Like other sugar alcohols, the body doesn't metabolize the carbs, so there is less impact on blood sugar and insulin.) If you've tried xylitol (another, more popular, sugar alcohol), you'll like this even better. Why? Because erythritol doesn't cause the gastric distress (gas, bloating, diarrhea) that the other sugar alcohols can. Don't over-consume any sugar alcohol, though! Stick to one serving a day of anything made with erythritol, and you'll be fine.

You'll see that I use erythritol in most of my sweet treat recipes. But I've found that you need to dissolve it in butter or oil before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. Use my recipes to eliminate the guesswork!

Brown Rice Syrup:
Although I don't use this much (and recommend that you don't until you reach your weight loss goals), it comes in very handy when I make certain sweet treats that need the moisture of a sweet syrup (see my almost-sugar-free Pecan Pie Recipe). It has only 1/3 of the original sugar, but tastes just like the original! This recipe is perfect for holiday treats. Brown rice syrup is made by fermenting brown rice with special enzymes that break down the starch content of the rice. Its sugars are absorbed much more slowly than white sugar or corn syrup.

Lo Han (or Luo Han):
I've just discovered this sweetener, which is derived from a fruit that grows in Asia. They create an extract from the fruit, and it is supposed to have no effect on blood sugar. I'm just ordering some to try it out now, but wanted to alert you to it in case you'd like to try it, too! I'll keep you posted on what I think of it. I plan to try it in baking. Here's where I'm getting mine.

Healthier Flours

Sprouted Flours:
If you're at all familiar with sprouting, you know how special sprouts are. When you sprout a grain, it transforms into a much healthier product. (But remember that we're aiming to greatly reduce ALL grains, including sprouted grains. Any grain product is a special occasion treat.)

Sprouted flour can be used just like regular flour. You should throw out all of the regular flours in your kitchen--even "whole wheat"--and replace them with this amazing product. I've found a WHOLESALE source where you can get the best price. (Shelley is a neat lady, too.) Just remember to refrigerate or freeze your flour as soon as you receive it. This ensures maximum levels of vitamins and minerals in this very fresh product.

Coconut Flour:
This low-carb, high-fiber "flour" can be used as a replacement for regular flour in recipes. Although it is high in fat, it is a good replacement for grains in your recipes. It is a great weight loss aid. I've read that you need to use 1 extra egg for each ounce of coconut flour used (which adds up to A LOT of eggs), but I haven't found this to be the case. I've included a recipe for flax seed muffins that replaces 1 cup of flour with coconut flour, thereby reducing the carb content significantly (only 6 g of carbs per muffin!) You can make your own coconut "flour" by taking unsweetened coconut and grinding it briefly in a blender or food processor. You can find unsweetened coconut in the bulk section of most health food stores.

Or, you can buy coconut flour ready-made here.

Snacks and Shake Mixes

Living Fuel:
I learned about this company's products through Dr. Joseph Mercola's website. The Mercola site is a great resource for reliable health information.

The Living Fuel company has set up a separate shopping page for my website and has included all of their products. I have only used the CocoChia bars and the Living Fuel Super Berry shake mix. The bars are delicious (especially the Double Chocolate!) and the shake mix is a great high-protein meal replacement. They're both loaded with beneficial ingredients. The Living Fuel shake mix uses vegetable-based proteins (but not soy). If you'd like to try any of their other products, I'd say it's a safe bet because the bars and shake mixes are very high quality. They're not cheap, but you can't get ingredients like this (and flavor like this) anywhere else. Click here to go to the Living Fuel shopping page.

Goatein:
This product is made by Garden of Life, a company that makes incredible products. I find that the Goatein is very easy on my stomach. They take goat's milk (which is easier to digest than cow's milk) and culture it (like yogurt). It even has probiotics! This is a dried powder, and is very high in protein, which is exactly what you need for an effective weight loss diet. I make smoothies with it. It is more economical than the Living Fuel, but then again, it doesn't offer as many extra nutrients as the Living Fuel shake mix.

Other Protein Powders:
I can't tolerate ANY kind of cow whey protein (even the really expensive, low-temperature processed, hormone-free brands)...I get terrible heartburn from it. So I've found some great alternatives in rice and hemp protein. They sound weird, but taste great.

Here's the rice protein powder I use and recommend. This is the plain flavor, so you can add your own favorite flavoring (vanilla, chocolate, berries, etc.).

And here's the hemp protein powder that I use and recommend. What advantage does hemp protein have? Well, with hemp protein, you're getting the added benefit of lots of fiber (and it is a bit gritty because of that), and it has beneficial fatty acids--neither of which the other proteins have.

I typically add a tablespoon of the hemp protein powder to a smoothie along with rice protein powder (or Goatein powder). I switch between the rice protein and Goatein (the rice protein is WAY cheaper than the Goatein, so this helps me stretch the Goatein further).

Superfood Greens

Hate vegetables? Someone in your family hates vegetables? Certainly, the best way to get your vegetables is to EAT fresh veggies. But that often doesn't happen. So...there are several products that are superb replacements for vegetables in your diet. These products are blue-green algae that are literally perfect foods. They contain all vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein that the body needs to survive.

#1 Superfood: E3Live:

This is a FRESH product that is shipped frozen, and must be kept refrigerated. Although the two other algae products that I recommend (spirulina and chlorella) are also excellent, they are not nearly as fresh as this product. I've been taking spirulina and chlorella for years, and they do wonderful things, but nothing compared to E3Live. I just started taking this a few WEEKS ago, and my energy levels have gone through the roof. I've also read of incredible weight loss from this product. Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman (author of The Fat Flush Diet) also recommends E3Live for weight loss.

#2 Superfoods: Spirulina and Chlorella:

These are the other nutrient-dense algae that I take on a daily basis. They help to keep my blood sugar stable, and keep me from eating unhealthy, fattening foods. These are also "perfect foods", containing all essential nutrients. In fact, spirulina contains 12 times the digestible protein of beef! They come in a tablet form, which makes them very easy to take. I keep a bottle of tablets in my purse and take them when I'm on the road and can't find any quality, whole food.

New Product That I Love!
I've been using a product called Emerald Balance, and have been adding it to my smoothies along with the protein powder. It contains lots of greens, yet does NOT taste "green." It has a lovely mint flavor. Its ingredients are very impressive, and it's quite affordable. Although I still take my other greens, you could get away with just using this on a daily basis.
Click here to learn more about this great-tasting, healthy product.

Low-Acid Coffee

Do you love coffee, but it bothers your stomach? I know how you feel. Coffee has always bothered my stomach. But I swoon just from the very SMELL of coffee, so it is impossible for me to give it up completely.

I found a solution: Toddy Coffee! Toddy coffee is a cold-brewed coffee, which means that most of the irritating oils are not present in the coffee. It's a more mellow flavor than the hot water brew, but I still love it.

And it contains less caffeine, which is better for your body. Less caffeine also means less of a "crash" after the caffeine wears off, so you'll be less likely to turn to sugary foods to pick you back "up".

You can buy your own toddy-making system for about $30, or you can buy the pre-brewed coffee concentrate. I find the concentrate easier. You just keep it in your fridge, then boil some water when you're ready to have a cup. Add a tablespoon or two of the concentrate to a cup of hot water, and voila! A pain-free, delicious cup of coffee.

Click here to learn more, and to purchase this great coffee.

Good Oils

Fish Oil:
Research published in July '06 showed that fish oil, when combined with moderate exercise, created weight loss with no dietary change. This just gives you another reason to take fish oil! It's vital that the fish oil be molecularly distilled to ensure no contaminants like heavy metals and PCBs. However, I've been doing a lot of research on the best way to obtain your Omega 3 fatty acids, and it's actually through a specific type of fish oil--KRILL oil. Krill oil has the added benefit of an amazing amount of antioxidants. Here's a high quality krill oil (capsule) that is also a great price.

Coconut Oil:
Although this fat is very high in saturated fat, it is an extremely healthy oil that ignites weight loss. It only has 1% of Omega 6 fatty acids (which is the type that we all need to reduce in our diets).

I cook with it because its smoke point is so high, and the oil won't turn rancid under high temps like other oils. I also bake with it, and you'll see it in the recipes on this site. There are quite a few brands out there now. Some brands are very expensive, though. I've found a brand that offers a very high quality product and processing method, for a great price.

Macadamia Nut Oil:
This very flavorful oil has a similarly high smoke point to coconut oil, so it's safe to use it for cooking. It is very low in saturated fats (especially as compared to coconut oil), low in the Omega-6 fatty acids, and it has even more of monounsaturated fats than olive oil! It has a luxurious, decadent texture, and an exotic flavor. Yum.

Natural Foods

Do you live in an area where natural and organic foods are difficult to find? I do! It's an hour's drive for me to get to a health food store, so I've tried a lot of on-line sources. I've found a place that provides not only good prices and selection, but also good service. Click here to check it out.

High Quality and SAFE Fish

I'd almost given up buying fish. It seems you hear about the dangers of store-bought and farmed fish almost every day. But I found a great source that's lab-tested for contaminants like heavy metals and PCBs. And they're reasonably priced (c'mon--I shopped around!) I've had their wild Alaskan salmon, tuna, and halibut, and they're all wonderful. The sockeye salmon is very lean, though, so be sure to not overcook it. They include recipes and cooking instructions with your order. Check their site out here.

Looking for salad recipes and ideas?

Then I have just the site for you: www.EasySaladRecipes.com. There are tons of different salad recipes that you can use, or for inspiration. When it comes to making salads, the only limit is your imagination. But be sure to use high-quality oils such as extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, or macadamia nut oil for your dressings.

Wellness Products for Your Home

Isabella at Solay has a beautiful selection of natural salt lamps, which negate harmful energy from electrical equipment like computers and microwaves. They are also said to "clear the air", and provide a healthier environment inside your home (after all, the air in our homes has been shown to be worse than outside). And a less toxic environment means a less toxic body = easier weight loss! I have one in my office, next to my computer, and one in my kitchen. But beyond the health benefits, they emit a mesmerizing glow and add a beautiful touch to your home. So check out Isabella's natural salt lamps.

That's it for now...I'll continue to update these recommended weight loss products...

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