The 7-Day Belly Blast Diet

Not just a fashion statement, your hair can actually be an indicator of the general condition of your overall health. And it’s not just your hair dryer that can cause your hair to become overly dry, dull, frayed or damaged. These conditions often develop in those with a poor diet and may signal a nutritional deficiency of some type.

By incorporating healthy eating habits and making sure you eat nutrient-rich foods that target specific deficiencies, you can improve the appearance, texture and overall condition of your hair in a jiffy.

When it comes to a healthy body, there are dozens of foods that are chock full of the vital Vitamins and minerals that we need for good health. When it comes to healthy hair, these 6 specific foods stand out above the rest.

1. Chickpeas

Toss them in a salad or grind them up to make some fresh hummus. Eat them however you like…just eat them. Why? High in folate and zinc, chickpeas are full of iron-fortified, non-animal protein. Protein is essential for hair growth. And chickpeas are full of keratins—hardened proteins that coat the hair, keeping it strong and protecting it from breakage.

2. Chicken

But not just any chicken… The non-fried, non-breaded, non-fast food kind. For healthier hair, throw a piece of boneless, skinless chicken breast on the grill. Whether you eat your chicken hot off the grill or slice it up and toss it on top of a fresh greens salad, this high protein dish provides an abundance of the B Vitamins folate, B6 and B12.

These Vitamins are crucial for maintaining healthy hair. Without them, you will not produce enough red blood cells to transport oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body. Without the proper delivery of nutrients, the scalp and hair follicles are left weak and starved, which leads to slow or stunted hair growth, shedding and weak strands.

3. Beans

Legumes, like lentils and kidney beans, are an important part of healthy hair care because they are full of folate and iron, 2 nutrients that play an important role in producing and maintaining healthy locks.

The B Vitamin folate is important because it helps to produce red blood cells. Iron is what helps those blood cells transport oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body. Hair loss is a common symptom of iron-deficiency anemia, a condition in which there is not enough iron to deliver nutrients to the cells in the body. Add this iron-rich food to your diet to prevent hair loss and strengthen your tresses.

4. Strawberries

Move over oranges, there’s a new fruit in town. The high level of Vitamin C in strawberries helps to keep collagen healthy. Collagen is the fiber that maintains the hair structure, prevents split ends and strengthens strands. A Vitamin C deficiency, even if it is mild, can cause hair to dry out and split at the ends, making it more susceptible to breakage. All it takes is 8 strawberries to meet the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin C, so eat up.

5. Peanuts

Another B Vitamin, biotin is important for hair growth and a healthy scalp. Because our bodies naturally produce biotin, an actual deficiency is unlikely. With that said, it can’t hurt to fill up on some biotin-rich foods to boost your overall hair health. The number one choice? Peanuts. Not only are they full of biotin, they are also high in folate, giving them an extra healthy hair boost.

6. Kale

Kale is an iron-rich food that is also very high in Beta carotene. Beta carotene is converted by the body into Vitamin A. This important Vitamin helps improve hair health in 2 ways.

First, Vitamin A is essential for cell growth and replenishment. This includes the cells of the scalp. If scalp cells cannot regenerate, you are left with dull, limp hair and a dry, itchy scalp. Second, Vitamin A is responsible for the production of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that is produced by the hair follicles and is nature’s own conditioning treatment for the hair.

The best way to improve the health of your hair is to eat a healthy diet. Stocking up on food for healthy hair can improve the condition of your hair in a relatively short amount of time. The combination of high quality proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes will ensure your hair is receiving all the nutrients it needs to be healthy and strong.

I hope you enjoyed this information as much as I did writing it for you!

To looking and feeling great!
Coach Josh

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I can already hear the moans and groans coming from some of my readers who really DISLIKE any form of exercise.

I can hear the excuses piling up already, but remember… excuses are, well… just that, excuses.

But what if I told you that there is a way to at least DOUBLE your results from exercise while reducing the time it takes to “get ‘er done”… would you be interested?

Here’s the scoop: Researchers have found you can dramatically boost your metabolism, not only during your workout, but also for hours afterwards when you change the pace or intensity of an exercise. It’s true.

With that in mind, whatever you do, do not remain at one pace during your entire aerobic session. For example, when I’m on the treadmill, exercise bike, or stair climber… I like to start by moving at a moderate pace for a minute, then I work up to a jog for a minute, then I sprint for a minute…and repeat the sequence. It really breaks things up, burns a lot of calories, and the workout is over before I know it.

(Note: If you can’t sprint that’s fine. You can still change your intensity level from low to medium to high.)

Just remember to go slow, medium, and fast for each minute until your time is up.

Make no mistake, you can burn a lot more calories in 20 to 30 minutes of varied-intensity aerobics then an hour of slow-motion movement.

And fast results match my overall philosophy when it comes to transforming bodies. I want maximum results in minimum time… and I’m sure you do too. After all, why take a year to transform your body when you can achieve the same results in 12 weeks or less?

What’s more, a constant variation in pace and activity type really keeps me motivated. It’s also a great way to burn body fat because you’re constantly challenging yourself rather than settling into a boring pace. Your heart will be pumping and you’ll practically feel the fat melting off your body with each drop of sweat. Try it for yourself—you’ll know what I’m talking about.

Remember, if you’re a beginner who hasn’t exercised in a while, take it easy for the first few sessions when starting up again. Maybe you’ll only be able to start with five minutes. If so, don’t worry! You can build your way up as you go along. Just remember to push yourself so you really burn that unattractive body fat.

What’s more, you may not realize that your body releases all kinds of feel-good hormones when you exercise.

At first you won’t be in tune with these feelings because your body isn’t used to moving intensely. But soon this exercise will become a very uplifting experience. You’ll crave aerobic activity, and it will act almost like a jackhammer, blasting away old food cravings and addictions.

Furthermore, you’ll soon find that your stress levels decrease significantly, depression lifts, you’ll be happier, and you’ll begin to think more clearly. Exercise has been proven to stimulate brain activity; think of your mind lighting up like a Christmas tree. It’s an amazing miracle that most of us have taken for granted at some point in our lives… but not anymore!

Consider this: Our bodies were designed to move. But when we don’t use our bodies like they were designed, we start to feel badly and our bodies start to look bad. The old maxim “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” really is true. It’s a good thing we have the ability to regain what we once lost even after decades of inactivity and abuse. When it comes to exercise, the human body is a truly amazing machine that adapts to the challenges placed before it.

Here’s another tip:  I want to recommend that you try to exercise first thing in the morning before you eat breakfast. After fasting overnight your body’s blood sugar levels will be naturally lowered. Therefore, when you start exercising, your body will be forced to dip into your stubborn fat cells to fuel your movement instead of burning the blood sugar from foods you’ve recently eaten.

By doing this one simple trick, you can burn fat up to 300 percent faster than you could if you performed the same exercise later in the day, after you’ve already eaten. This is an important secret for those looking to exercise less and get better results.

Note: If you feel nauseated or dizzy while exercising on an empty stomach, try having a non-carbohydrate food (like a few almonds or some low-fat cottage cheese) right after you wake up. This will settle your hunger without dramatically increasing your blood sugar levels. And always start your day with a tall glass of water.

I encourage you to consider each exercise session a victory in your quest to improve your body and your life. Celebrate your progress, have fun with the program, and make it an empowering experience each and every day.

Hope you enjoyed this article! Coach Josh

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Reader’s Mailbag

Question: Hi Josh I’ve tried almost everything to drop the pounds in the past but I can’t seem to follow through and get results. I’ve got a half dozen diet programs at my house gathering dust, exercise DVDs, exercise equipment, and a gym membership I never use.

I’m about ready to throw in the towel and just give up… but today I heard about a medical hypnosis program called “Enjoying Weight Loss.” Is it the real deal or a scam? I want to set a good example for my two children, Lisa and Mathew and I want to feel good about myself again. What do you think of it?–Rachel Goddard, West Virginia

Josh’s Response:

Thanks for writing in Rachel. You must have heard about this product from a previous email I sent out.

Here’s the scoop… I DO NOT recommend most hypnosis products for fat loss because they plain don’t work. However, I’ve reviewed the program you mentioned and if you are having trouble with over-eating, keeping your portions under control, or handling sugar cravings, then this is something you ought to look into.

You see, I have found that people often know what to do… but the problem is they don’t have the discipline to follow through. (This used to be me.) So instead, they fall for the tempting illusion of over-hyped fad diets…

…and actually end up gaining even more weight.

You see, most people gain weight because they give into cravings. But when you easily (and without feeling like you’re depriving yourself) gain control of those cravings, the extra weight comes off.

That makes sense… if your brain isn’t constantly saying to you, “I want this,” or “I want that,” you won’t be eating this and that.

It’s not about denying yourself; it’s about not wanting what’s bad for you in the first place. And with hypnosis, you generally don’t even think about it while it’s working. It simply helps to reprogram what your mind wants in a safe and healthy way.

With that said, here are 7 reasons I REALLY like this “Enjoy Weight Loss” hypnosis program…

#1 – It only takes 15 minutes a day. Just listen and lose. I like simple things and fast results.

#2 – The program is created by a weight loss specialist and clinical psychologist, not some hack “hypnotist” (99% of those practicing hypnosis have no psychological background).

#3 – This is the only hypnosis program to pass the National Health and Wellness Club’s strict product testing process with a 92% user satisfaction level.

#4 – They protect every customer with a 1 year no questions asked guarantee.

#5 – They have over 70,000 satisfied customer world-wide, most of whom are repeat customers.

#6 – They have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

#7 – They let you try the product for a full 28 days before they even let you buy it… just to make sure you love it!

Sound like a scam to you? Not to me.

And I’m not the only one talking about the power of hypnosis…

A review of multiple studies showed that adding hypnosis increased weight loss by an average of 97% during treatment, and even more importantly increased the effectiveness POST TREATMENT by over 146%. This shows that hypnosis works even better over time (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996).

The bottom line here is that when hypnosis sessions are added to various fat loss programs, the results are always better — more than 146% better over the long term!

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If you’ve already read my Belly Fat Free book, you know that I talk extensively about how your thoughts influence your weight.

You see, skinny people won’t ever tell you that one of the keys to their attractive body is a positive self image and self-confidence, because they probably don’t even realize it.

With that in mind, here’s more information on my seven-minute secret to transforming your confidence and self-image which will, in turn, transform your body:

For seven minutes once every day you’ll want to:

1. Remind yourself about five things you are currently grateful for. (Start by saying or thinking, “I am grateful for…”.)

2. Say (out loud) five things you admire most about yourself. (Be sure to feel the positive feelings while you’re doing this. For most people, a big smile will appear on their faces.) If this is difficult for you then it’s even more important that you do it.

3. Think about five things you’ve already accomplished in life and how great you felt after achieving them.

4. Think about exactly how you want your body to look and how that looking that way will make you feel.

5. Think about the habits you’ll need to form to achieve your new body. (Hint: See yourself planning; exercising; eating healthy, tasty foods every three hours; overcoming challenges; tracking your progress; nourishing your confidence; and celebrating your results.)

Do this for just 7-minutes a day and watch as you completely transform your confidence levels, which will in turn allow you to accomplish your dreams and goals.

Believe me, folks, this confidence booster is vital to your success with my programs or any other program for that matter. Come to think of it, it’s critical to having a successful, happy life in general.

The Key Is to Make It Fun and Exciting…
Something You Love Doing

You should look forward to doing this mindset exercise each day. For me, it releases these amazing feelings of confidence, clarity, connection, purpose, accomplishment, and joy. I encourage you to use it daily, too. Those that do are the type of people who will succeed at recreating their bodies and living happy and healthy lives. Those that won’t, aren’t.

Remember, you can’t outperform your confidence level. If you don’t have the confidence (or self-esteem) necessary to accomplish a goal, either it won’t happen, it will be very difficult, or the results won’t last.

You may see results for a few weeks, but they will quickly end or you’ll sabotage your efforts. (Has this ever happened to you during a past fat loss attempt? Now you know why. You must transform your confidence in order to transform your body.) But now, finally, there is hope because when you follow the confidence booster for just seven minutes a day…

I can promise you this:

• You will replace bad habits with empowering ones.
• You will begin to automatically crave the taste of healthier foods and you’ll feel full and satisfied with less food.
• You will develop positive addictions like moving your body and feeling great.
• You will have greater control over your thoughts and emotions, and great things will be attracted into your life.
• You will successfully transform your body faster and easier than you ever thought possible.
• You will build stronger relationships.
• You will create a happy, beautiful life and live up to your true potential.

Sincerely,
Coach Josh

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