Carolyn's Top Ten Nutrition Tips

Applying all or any of these tips can really make a difference in your effort to live a healthier lifestyle. A well balanced diet is so much more than just improving your appearance. It is essential to focus on a healthy functioning body and mind, which in turn will aid in preventing illness, slow down the aging process, boosting your energy levels, and lowering stress. So why wouldn’t you begin changing your bad eating habits? You only have one body. Treat it well!


EAT MORE BERRIES – All berries are a great source of antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from damage, preventing disease and slowing down the aging process. Blueberries are an exceptional flavorful source of vitamins and antioxidants, while very low in calories. Strawberries and raspberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber! Beauty tip: Eating strawberries can whiten your teeth!

DRINK HERBAL TEAS- These teas have several health benefits and taste great. Chamomile tea sooths an upset digestive system and is very relaxing. Rooibos tea is a great antioxidant. Mint teas are aromatic and extremely flavorful, and they also kill cravings for sweets. There are many varieties of herbal teas available and can be found in grocery stores, natural foods stores, and tea shops. Drinking more than one cup of tea per day can help you on your path to better health!

LIKE POTATOES? THINK SWEET! Swap your white potatoes for sweet potatoes, for an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin C and manganese. These tasty vegetables are also a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. Eat up!

EAT MORE CITRUS FRUITS- Citrus fruits hold an impressive amount of vitamin C. It is better to eat the fruit than drinking fruit juices, since the pulp is a great source of fiber. These fruits also aid in skin health, bone health and protect your heart, since they lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and activate liver detoxification. Add grapefruit, oranges, blood oranges, tangerines or tangelos to get the most out of your fruits!

COUNT CALORIES- You may be counting fat, protein, fiber or carbohydrate grams in your diet, but don’t forget to count calories. The number of calories you need for each day can be calculated and adjusted to help you reach your ideal, healthy weight. Use this link to find out how many calories you need: http://nutrition.about.com/od/changeyourdiet/a/calguide.htm

GO GREEN! Here are some great reasons to add more green foods to your diet: they balance your pH, keeping your body’s pH at a healthier level, they aid in protecting your body’s functions, especially for brain function, they contain Chlorophyl, which acts as a blood detoxifier, and they are high in nutrients and enzymes necessary for your body to function, such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium and vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins.

GET YOUR FIBER- Fiber is important because it reduces the risk of developing heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels. Because fiber fills you up without adding calories, it can help prevent obesity. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains also have high amounts of vitamins and minerals necessary for the functioning of a healthy body!

STAY HYDRATED- Water is an essential nutrient to our diets. It has many important roles, helping to move nutrients and waste through the body, maintain normal blood pressure, protect and cushion our joints and organs, regulate our body temperature and lower the risk of dehydration and heat stroke. Also, drinking more water fills you up in between meals, and prevents mindless snacking!

BAKE, GRILL, STIR FRY- All of these methods are healthy ways to enjoy chicken, fish and meats. Frying can add tons of calories and unhealthy fats to your diet. If you remove the skin from the chicken or meat, use a cooking-oil spray and coat the meat with instant potato flakes and sprinkle with your favorite herbs and spices, before cooking, you will add flavor and taste in a healthy, non-fatty, non-artery-clogging way!

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE! Here are just a few of my favorite spices with their health benefits: Cayenne pepper can increase metabolism and fat-burning ability by up to 25%; Ginger speeds metabolic rate, while inhibiting nausea and vomiting often caused by motion sickness; Peppermint is used to treat gastric and digestive disorders, as well as tension and insomnia; Cinnamon is often used as an remedy for an stomach upset as well as a metabolism booster!

Remember, these are just some of the benefits of eating better. Living a longer, more productive and healthier life is the most important one!

Keep On Shining,
Carolyn Fauteux

Do You Know What's In Your Skin Care?

Growing up with sensitive skin, I have always been in the hunt for a skincare line that agrees with my skin, does not cause break outs, and leaves it with a healthy, radiant glow. Well ladies, the search is over.

I started using the Sense Skincare line by USANA when I became an associate with the company, just over two months ago. Since then, I have noticed a definite change in my skin’s softness, smoothness, tightness, and overall look. The fragrance is great, very clean-scented and appealing. The best part about the product is that it is full of nutrients and free of parabens. The way I look at it, we owe this to our skin!
Sense skincare is not only for women, I know several of my girlfriends that have tried out the products, loved them, and now have their boyfriends and husbands using them as well! For me, it is always great to see the reactions of my friends, both in their skin and in their own personal self esteem. I am also amazed at the transformation when a close friend or client has had problem-skin for years, and the difference it makes after switching to the Sense line.

So if you have, like me, been in the search for a great paraben-free skincare line that tightens, smoothens and softens your skin, while leaving you with a clean, soft scent, I recommend this product.

They even offer an amazing 5 piece trial kit to try it out. Available for $25, shipped to your door in two days from the day you order!

Shoot me a message, at Carolyn@Healthygirl.net for further information on brightening up your skin.
There is also a great video to watch that talks about the Sense Skin Care line, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xsp4JcuIW4

Cheers Ladies … Now Go Get your Radiance On!

Keep On Shining,
Carolyn Fauteux

Girls, Guys, RESET to a healthier self!!

Get that bathing suit out - Summer is here!!

The sun is shining and that means the race to get into your Beach Body!
Are you looking your Very-Best? If not, why not kick start your weight loss with an easy to follow, body invigorating cleanse?

Unfortunately, sometimes our bodies are so toxic that we will never be able to get rid of any body fat! So, our plan is to do a group-cleanse to help release the toxicity that has built up over this rainy summer and kick start your weight loss for the beach! The best part is: doing it together will help us all!!!

Would you like to join us?

Email Carolyn@Healthygirl.net and learn how to shed some extra pounds in just 5 days!!

This program is one of the leading nutritional cleanses in the world and is manufactured to the highest pharmaceutical standards.

It's called the 5-Day Reset

Who is it for?-Men & Women across the world (CAN, US, AUS, etc.)
-Those of us who can't be without sugar
-Carb-Addicts (pasta lovers!)
-Stressed out entrepreneurs (those of us who work too much)
-Anyone looking to shed 5-7 pounds
-Chocolate addicts
-Anyone wanting coaching in kicking the carbs to the curb
-Anyone who doesn't feel like cooking for 5 days =)

We will be cleansing together for 5 days under guided supervision and coaching. We will receive daily instructions and even site links to make this super easy! You will also receive a recommended reading list and some suggestions for after the cleanse to maintain your new beach-ready body.

Cost: $137 CA + tax (discounted rate)
$ 99 US + tax (discounted rate)
$ 95 AU + tax (discounted rate)

Start Date: August 24th
*The RESET kit will arrive right at your doorstep within 3-5 days of placing your order – So, please email me ASAP to join in on the fun & RESET, as we'll need to order by Friday, August 21st/2009.

What to Expect?-Lose the cravings *Break free from your carb addiction & discover the benefits of low-glycemic foods
-Lose the pounds *Jump start your healthy, new lifestyle by losing those first 5 pounds.
Plus, RESET your body’s chemistry to achieve your ultimate weight loss goal
-Find a new you *Discover a lean, energetic & vibrant person inside of you.
Live your life the way it was meant to be!

"In a world filled with fad diets, that offer little more than short-term solutions for long-term
problems, RESET is the first step in beginning a new, healthier lifestyle."

~ Dr. Ray Strand, a leading authority on nutritional medicine ~

Cleanse Info: http://products.usana.com/en/products/ca/macros/reset/program.shtml

Hurry up and place your order!!! That beach body won’t just discover itself!!!

To join our RESET CHALLENGE Contact: Carolyn@HealthyGirl.net!

It can be challenging to stick with fitness/wellness goals on our own. Belonging to a group can be a great way to keep us all motivated and inspired! So, feel free to invite your friends and family too! All are welcome.

You only have one body, treat it well.

Carolyn’s Top Tips for the Most Effective Ab Workout

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Focus on Your Whole Body You can’t pick a part of your body, do a bunch of exercises just for that single part and watch the fat just disappear. You must target your largest muscles to shed fat evenly throughout your body, and in turn, allow your abs to show. Focusing on working your back and chest, as well as your lower body through exercises such as push-ups, squats, and lunges, will help you achieve this!

Doing 100 Crunches a Day Will Not Lead to a Six Pack! You must work your entire core through varied exercises to have a strong midsection. All the sit-ups in the world will not give you a six pack without a proper diet! A healthy diet is the MOST IMPORTANT factor when you are losing weight and searching for those toned abs.

You Do Not Have to Train Your Abs for Hours At a Time Extremely long workouts provide no additional benefit to defining your abs. It will only cause weakness from overtraining. Less than 20 minutes per abdominal training session is ideal!

Do Cardio Before Your Ab Workout When you are warmed up as a result of cardiovascular exercise, you are able to get a better contraction with your abs while working them. Warming up helps you feel the deep muscular burn much more when your abs are trained. Warming up also helps prevent abdominal pulls or muscle strains.

Contract Your Abs in Between Sets This may help build definition in your abs. Bodybuilders have been known to stretch and flex in between sets to increase muscular tone and definition!

Minimize Rest Time in Between Sets Aim for 1 minute or less of rest time in between ab sets. Your main goal should be to keep rest to 30 – 40 seconds in between sets. This will keep the metabolism high, allowing you to burn fat at a quicker, more efficient rate.

Lower Your Sodium Intake Cutting down on sodium can make a huge difference in the way your abs look. Salt, water and fat lead to major fat surrounding the love handles!

Eat 5-6 Small Meals Each Day Instead of eating 3 large meals, try to eat 5-6 smaller meals, spacing them out so you aren’t going more than 2-3 hours without food. This will keep your blood sugar stable and your metabolism racing throughout the day!
Avoid Belly Bloating Foods Some foods are worse than others in how your body reacts with them and what causes that bloated feeling. Here are key belly- bloating foods to avoid: Excess Salt, Fried Foods, Carbonated Drinks, Refined White Flour and Artificial Sweeteners.

Focus on a Healthy Diet Your diet is the main aspect in toning and defining your abs. Supplementation should also be considered for best results. I love the quote, “Abs are formed in the kitchen, not the gym!”

Carolyn@HealthyGirl.net

Taken from Dallas - Recommended Skincare and Foundation!

http://rationalpassion.blogspot.com/2009/08/recommended-sense-and-bare-escentuals.html

04 August 2009
recommended: sensé and bare escentuals

As I've said before, I am very picky when it comes to skincare, mostly because my skin is too.

I usually use La Roche-Posay products on my sensitive, dry skin, as they are very gentle and moisturizing. I have previously tried other systems such as Clinique and Proactiv. Those trials ended in flaky, irritable skin, and a distrust of any prescribed system. For the past 2 years, I've loyally stuck to my Lipikar Surgras and little else.

SENSÉ

As a true beauty product aficionado, however, I am always open to try new things. So when Carolyn suggested I try Sensé, the skincare line she sells, I was more than happy to do so.


What I liked most about the system was how clean and firm (but not stripped or tight) it left my skin feeling. My face felt truly refreshed, and had a nice glow going. Most importantly, it didn't irritate my skin, which so many products do. It also has a really pleasant smell, and blends easily onto the skin.

What also won me over is the fact that it's all-natural; its list of ingredients is so simple (and paraben-free) that all the products are actually edible.

Carolyn has been using the system for a while now, and she has noticed a huge difference in the appearance and health of her skin. Since I see her often, I can attest that it really has given her a glowing complexion.

BARE MINERALS

I've been using Bare Minerals products ever since reading Beauty Confidential by Nadine Haobsh 2 years ago. I love the foundation, as it blends amazingly well, is featherweight, and amazingly covers my red skin. I've tried all different kinds of foundations (most recently Almay Smart Shade, with disastrous results) and I can say without a doubt that Bare Minerals is my favourite to date.

For the photo above, to further perfect Carolyn's gorgeous skin, I applied Bare Minerals I.D. foundation in Golden Medium, and added all over Warmth, and finished with Mineral Veil.

WHERE TO GET THEM

You can buy Sensé products direct from Carolyn (carolyn@healthygirl.net) and have the products shipped to your door within 2 days.

Bare Escentuals products can be found at Sephora, and at a lot of drugstores that sell premium product lines.

posted by Dallas at 5:09 PM
Labels: beauty