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How to Achieve your New Year's Resolution for 2010!

Five, four, three, two, one... Happy New Year!

January 1^st is just around the corner and it’s time for you to make New Year’s resolutions. Some like to think that this is an opportunity for a fresh start. About 45 percent of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new year’s resolutions are: weight loss, exercise, managing finances, debt reduction, etc. Research shows that less than half of New Year’s resolutions are achieved as the year goes on. Here are a few tips to achieve your 2010 New Year’s resolutions!

1- Be realistic when setting the goals.
2- Set specific goals.
3- Write down your goals on a paper/diary so they become more real to you.

4- Set up a plan to reach your goals throughout the New Year.
5- Identify your level of commitment.
6- Have a positive attitude.

7- Remind yourself of your goal as often as needed for you not to lose track of your ultimate objective.

8- If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, then join the Get Slim Challenge. The challenge helps you to become accountable and you have to report your weight loss progress every 30 days.

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Slim Tip for this Holiday Season!

Get Slim Challenge Finalist Libby Sarles couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments in 2009—losing 43 pounds in only 90 days with the help of Slim was the highlight of this year. She shares her tip on how to avoid overeating during this holiday season.

“Take Slim with you to get-togethers where there is a potential for food pushers to overwhelm you or where you feel tempted to overeat. In fact, take two or three packets with you so, if necessary, you can fight the urge to succumb to social pressure to over-fill the plate—two before and one right before you're pushed to go up for seconds.”

--Libby Sarles, Canada

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Recipe of the Week! Enjoy this Holiday Treat!

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup egg substitute
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8x4 inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
2.Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon and ground cloves in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
3.Mix the egg substitute, cranberry sauce, pureed pumpkin, vegetable oil and grated orange zest together. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pans. Sprinkle the top of each loaf with the chopped nuts.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let loaves cool for 10 minutes then remove from pans. Can be made even lower in fat by substituting 1/3 cup applesauce for the 1/3 cup vegetable oil.

Nutrional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 209 Total Fat: 4.9g

Source: Allrecipes.com

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Make Smart Choices during this Holiday Season!

As we approach the end of each year, we are encountered with festivities such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Not only we enjoy giving thanks for our lives, Christmas gifts, and the goals we set for the year to come but we also enjoy the delicious meals, candies and cookies— and that is when you begin to enter the danger zone.

We’ve just been through with Thanksgiving and if you ate a little bit more than you should have, don’t be discouraged and don’t let yourself indulge in excessive eating for the remaining of the year. Don’t give yourself the excuse that it is ok to keep eating that Thanksgiving leftover until the next holiday is here. Or don't keep telling yourself that your New Year’s resolution is to start a diet and lose weight.

During this holiday season, make sure to commit yourself to eating right today, not tomorrow or next year. If you feel that you fell off the wagon, don’t give up. Re-commit yourself and keep making better food choices. Also, don’t forget to drink Slim before your main meals.

How To Avoid Overeating at Thanksgiving!

Mashed Potatoes with gravy, stuffing, turkey and pumpkin pie—it’s that time of the year again and here are few tips for you not to wreck your diet at Thanksgiving.

1- Portioning- Once you tell yourself to absolutely restrain from a certain food that you love, the risk of self-denial can lead to overeating. It is better to have a small piece of your favorite treat than to completely deny your desire. By completely depriving yourself of food, that can lead to binge eating. For example, instead of having a plate with huge mountains of mashed potatoes you should stick to one serving by using the size of your fist to measure the portion to satisfy your craving and nourish your body.

2- Self- Control- You have the power and the ability to control your feelings, motions and thoughts. Also, you have the capacity to control what you eat, the amount you eat and the pace you eat. By controlling what you eat, you will be able to select food that has a better nutritional value. You are in charge of what goes into your body. In addition, you can choose the amount of food you eat. By choosing the amount you eat, you will be able to cut down on the calories and food intake, and your body will adjust to eating smaller portions. When it comes to choosing the pace you eat, that will also help you to feel satisfy without overeating. Some of us swallow our food without even thinking the amount we already had to eat. By eating slowly, our brain will be able to acknowledge that we are already satisfied and we don’t need to eat that extra slice of pie.

3- Exercise- As we prepare for the holidays, all we have in our minds is to enjoy a good meal. Something really important such as exercising is probably on the bottom of our priority list. By exercising, you will feel good about yourself and you won’t have the urge to overeat. When you exercise, you are overcoming being lazy and by doing the sacrifice of working out, you will think twice before going for seconds. Exercising makes people happy and energetic. The common reason of overeating can be linked with depression. Exercising prevents you feeling down on yourself and you will have less chances of overeating during the holidays.

Light Recipe for Thanksgiving!

Light Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings



Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 (14-ounce) can low-fat sweetened condensed milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover in Dutch oven 30 to 40 minutes or until tender, and drain. Cool slightly, and peel.

2. Combine potatoes, sugar, next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Spoon into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

3. Stir brown sugar, pecans, flour and margarine; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

4. Bake at 425F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated, shielding top with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning.

It's time to relax!

There are several ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain. Whether we're stressed because of constant, crazy demands at work or we're really in danger, our bodies respond like we're about to be harmed and need to fight for our lives. Stress and weight gain can be connected through several of facts. Such as emotional eating and you end up eating more than you normally do.

Also, when you’re stressed, you feel like you don’t have time to cook a healthy meal and you end up eating fast food. In addition, with all the demands on your schedule, exercise may be one of the last things on your to-do list. If so, you’re not alone. Americans live a more sedentary lifestyle than we have in past generations, yet our minds seem to be racing from everything we have to do.
Here are a few tips for you to relax:

1-Take a warm bath; this is especially relaxing if you add aromatherapy bath salts to your bath water.
2- Listen to soothing music.
3- Exercise; it’s great to release stress. Yoga is a great option.
4- Get a Massage.
5- Stretch out!
6- Laugh more.
7-Breathe Deeply

Source:
About.com - To read full article, please click here.

Recipe of the Week!

Apple Turnover Breakfast Sundae

½ cup fat-free, sugar-free apple turnover-flavored or other apple-flavored yogurt

2 tablespoons crunchy, high fiber, low-sugar cereal (such as grape nuts)

1/3 cup chopped apple (about ½ small apple)

Pinch of ground cinnamon

1 ½ teaspoons raisins (optional)

Spoon the yogurt into a small, deep bowl. Sprinkle the cereal over the yogurt, followed by the apple. Top with the cinnamon and then the raisins, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving: 147 calories, 6 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates, trace fat (trace saturated), 3 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 154 mg sodium

5 Tips on How to Dine Out on a Diet!

Are you afraid of falling off the wagon by eating out? Just follow these five simple steps to enjoy a nice evening out without wrecking your diet!

1- Skip the bread basket.

2-Instead of ordering a high-calorie appetizer, order a salad with dressing on the side.

3- Skip the soda and the wine. Order ice water with a lemon wedge.

4- Choose a lean protein with a side of steamed veggies for your entree. Grilled chicken and baked salmon fillets are great choices.

5- Have a mint for dessert. When your breath feels fresh, the cravings usually go away. If you're a big time sweet tooth, then order one scoop of sorbet.

Enjoy!

Obesity is a leading cause of 100,000 US cancer cases.

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year.

"Having too much body fat causes nearly half the cases of endometrial cancer and a third of esophageal cancer cases," researchers said.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the US after heart disease. More than 26 percent of Americans are obese and nearly a third of Americans are overweight.

In July, federal and other researchers estimated that obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the US or an estimated $147 billion a year.

Bios Life Slim is a revolutionary fat-loss product that can help with your weight loss.

Source:

ABC News- Click here to read full article.

New Study Suggests that Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels May Help Prevent Cancer!

According to two recent studies, maitaining healthy cholesterol levels can help reduce the risk not only of heart disease but also of cancer.

Dr. Demetrius Albanes, a senior investigator at the US National Cancer Institute explained that higher levels of HDL cholesterol, the "good" kind that protects coronary arteries were associated with a 14 percent lower risk of all cancers over the length of the study.

In addition, statistics on more than 5,500 men enrolled in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial showed that those with total cholesterol levels lower than 200 mg/dL, which is the ideal total cholesterol levels according to the American Heart Association guidelines, had a 59 percent lower risk of developing the most dangerous form of that cancer.

Bios Life and Bios Life Slim are natural supplements clinical proven to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Source:
U.S. News
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How to Avoid Halloween Candy Binge!

Here are a few tips to help you avoid the Halloween candy binge:

1- Purchase Halloween candy as closest as you can of October 31st.

2- Don't hang on to the trick-or-treat candy. Toss the leftovers!

3-Drink Bios Life Slim if you have sugar cravings and wait for 15 minutes before grabbing Snickers or Milky Way bars. ( This is a tip from Scott Wiggins, former Get Slim Challenge winner)

4-"There will always be another Halloween, but prolonging you weight loss will only put you further and further behind," said Candice Chamberlain, Get Slim Challenge finalist.

Diabetes can be Delayed with Diet and Exercise!

If you're borderline diabetic, there is still hope for you to avoid the disease. According to a 10-year study released yesterday, making changes in your lifestyle such as dieting and exercising can help you prevent diabetes.

"Millions of people could delay diabetes for years and possibly prevent the disease altogether if they lost a modest amount of weight through diet and increased physical activity," said Dr. Griffin Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease.

Within the US is estimated that 11 percent of adults (24 million people) have diabetes. Most have type 2, the kind linked with poor diet and lack of exercise.

Bios Life Slim is a natural supplement that can help you control your blood sugar levels.

Source: Reuters

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Recipe of the Week!

This seasonal recipe was submitted by one of our marketing specialists, Katharine Peterson.

She says,"It's delicious and rediculously healthy."

Enjoy!




Butternut Squash Soup
(adapted from Food Network)

1 Sweet onion, chopped

1 Butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed. About 5-6 cups.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

dash nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

3 tablespoons cream or half and half, optional

Instructions:

Place onion and olive oil in a large stockpot cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add squash, brown sugar and seasonings. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes. Add broth and cook until squash is soft. using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients in the stockpot until smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste and cream, if desired. Garnish and serve. Approx. 6 servings.

Katharine's Tips:

1- If you are a curry lover, 1 teaspoon of curry powder would be a great addition.

2- The easiest way I have found to peel a Butternut squash is with a vegetable peeler. take long slow strokes.

3- If you don't have an immersion blender, take the soup from the pot in about 3 batches and process (carefully) in a blender until smooth.

Slim for Life!

If you have tried several different diets before and nothing has worked for you, you have come to the right place to find your weight loss solution--Bios Life Slim! Dieting is never fun for those who love to eat. When you wake up in the morning, make sure that you're not in a rush. When you start your day right, it's easier to make sure you drink Bios Life Slim and to have a balanced breakfast. Skipping breakfast is one of the leading causes of weight gain. Get your metabolism going by eating a high protein diet and don't forget to drink Slim 10-15 minutes before your main meals. Slim will reduce your cravings, making it easier to avoid snacking between meals. However, you need to be consistent! Make sure you're drinking Slim at least twice a day to see results. With the help of Bios Life Slim, you will be "Slim" for life.

Cut Down the Empty Calories!

A good start for a successful weight loss begins with cutting down the extra calories that your body doesn´t need! Here are a few suggestions of empty calories that you should avoid:

1-Soft drinks
2-Juices
3-Alcoholic beverages
4-Candy
5-Butter
6-Fried food such as French fries, onion rings, fried chicken.

Keep a Food Journal!

Are you writing down everything that you eat? If not, then it's time to start a food journal! Keeping a food journal is a good tool to help with your weight loss. When you write down all that you're consuming in a day, you start to be more conscious of what you eat and how much you eat. A food journal makes you stop at least once a day, and pay attention to what you eat. A food journal also helps you to see what you need to cut back. The simple act of paying attention to your eating habits is often all that is needed to initiate change and improvements in your own eating habits.

Slow Down and Savor your food!

If it takes you less than a few minutes to devour your meal, then it's time for you to slow down. When you eat fast, you're not giving enough time for the brain to process that you're no longer hungry and you end up eating more than your body needs. Enjoy every bite, savor your food.

If eating slowly is something that you struggle with, make sure to count how many times you chew. Chew each bite of food for about 30- 35 times. Most of us don't even chew 10 times before swallowing. Chewing is the first step of the digestive system and is crucial to weight loss. By chewing slowly, you will feel satisfied and you won't feel the need to go for seconds and your weight loss will definitely be more successful!

Drink More Water!

Challenge yourself to reduce the consumption of unhealthy beverages, including diet soda. Drinking more water will help your system remove waste and fat more efficiently. Be sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a bottle of water with you when you're working, traveling, exercising, etc. If you get bored with plain water, add a slice of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor.

Recipe of the Week!

Get Slim Challenge contestant Stacie F. submitted a wonderful recipe to the Get Slim Challenge crew that is low in calories and delicious! She found this recipe while reading fitness magazine. Don't forget to drink Bios Life Slim before enjoying this tastful dish. If you would like to submit recipes or any weight loss tips, please write them to getslim@unicity.net .

Open-Face Garden Sandwich

Ingredients:

1 small zucchini, thinly sliced

1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Nonstick cooking spray

Salt and pepper

4 pitas

4 teaspoons light Italian salad dressing

3/4 cup shredded Swiss Cheese

Directions:

1-Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place vegetable son a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Roast 10 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

2- Arrange vegetables on pitas; drizzle with dressing and top with cheese.

3- Place pitas on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat about 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve.

Nutrition facts per serving: 269 calories, 12g protein, 38g carbohydrate, 7g fat, 1g fiber.

Makes: 4 servings

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 13 minutes

With the help of Bios Life Slim, Ryan Barnett Lost 94 Pounds and So Can You! Check Out the Changes on his Cravings and Eating Habits!

Say Goodbye to Late-night Snacks!

According to a new study pusblished in the International Journal of Obesity, eating late-night snacks may contribute to weight gain more than if the same snacks were eaten during the day.

"Simply modifying the time of feeding alone can greatly affect body weight," said the researchers of this study.

The study was conducted by the Northwestern University. They found that eating at irregular times influences weight gain. Over a period of six weeks, two groups of mice were fed. Mice fed during the day (when they normally would be sleeping) gained more weight than mice fed at night.

The finding might help people trying to lose weight, the researchers said. It's time for you to change the time of meals by cutting back on the late-night snacks and eating more during the day.

Exericising 30 minutes a day? Try 50!

If you think 30 minutes of exercise is enough, you better think 50! According to an updated guidelines issued by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), greater amounts of physical activity is necessary for people that want to lose and maintain their weight.

In the past, ACSM used to recommend a minimum of 150 minutes per week for the obese and overweight individuals to improve their health. However, 200 to 300 minutes per week of exercise is recommended for long-term weight loss.

"Greater amounts of weekly physical activity--in the order of 250 minutes or more per week-- have been associated with 'significant' weight loss," ACSM said.

Announcing the 180-day Get Slim Challenge Winners!

Want to lose weight and make some money on top of that? Then join the Get Slim Challenge now! If you're not feeling motivated to drop those extra pounds, get inspired today after reading Darla Sanders's story. Darla lost 80 pounds in only six months with the help of Slim! We're also featuring a video that highlights her excitement when Senior Vice President Clive Winn handed her a check for $15,000! To read her story, please click on the Get Slim Winners tab.

Make Better Food Choices!

If you want to be healthy, start making better food choices when purchasing groceries and eating out. The Slim lifestyle recommends to reduce your consumption of high glycemic foods such as sugar, white pasta and white rice.

Make sure you have a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables is crucial to optimal health benefits.

New Study Suggests that Being Fit Prolongs Lifespan

According to a new study, if you're moderately fit as you age, you may live longer than those who are out-of-shape.

The study included more than 4,000 middle-aged and older adults whose fitness levels were assessed during exercise treadmill tests between 1986 and 2006; they were then followed for an average of about nine years.

Dr. Sandra Mandic, of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand conducted the research. She said that nearly two-thirds of the least-fit study participants were not getting the minimum recommended amount of exercise (30 minutes of moderate activity).

"These results emphasize the importance of improving and maintaining high fitness levels by engaging in regular physical activity," Mandic said.

She added, "Our findings suggest that sedentary lifestyle, rather than differences in cardiovascular risk factors or age, may explain the two-fold higher mortality rates in the least-fit versus slightly more fit healthy individuals."

For more tips on how to increase your daily activity, don't forget to read the Slim LifeStyle.

Source: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, August 2009

Don't forget to check out the 90-day Winners!

Tyson Chamberlain, Scott Wiggins, Ken Kienle among others were the 90-day Challenge Winners! Congratulations! They have done an amazing job throughout their 90-day journey. To read their stories, please click on the Get Slim Winners tab. Tyson Chamberlain's story features a special photo gallery that flips through different stages of his life. Look for the banner at the bottom of his story to see this special feature. If you're committed to lose weight and you're drinking Bios Life Slim at least twice a day, then join the Get Slim Challenge today. You can be the next Get Slim Challenge Winner!!!

Welcome to the Bios Life Slim Blog!

Whether you're joining the Get Slim Challenge or simply just want more information about Bios Life Slim, you have come to the right place! We'll update you with the latest news and tips about weight loss. Bios Life Slim is a natural supplement designed to help burn fat and to increase energy level. It also helps the body to naturally regulate the amount of fat stored and helps to control cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Slim trains your body to burn away excess fat without the jitters, hunger of other weight-loss products--creating a slimmer, more active and more attractive you! Please feel free to share with us your comments and suggestions.