BERRY GOOD!

You can’t go wrong with berries; even most low-carb diet plans give the green light to these antioxidant-rich fruits. For the biggest nutrient bang, choose dark purple berries. U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists say black currant, elderberry and chokeberry are up to 50 percent higher in antioxidants than other varieties. They’re thought to offer even more health benefits, such as protection against cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's, than even blueberries and cranberries. However berries in general are a super food to eat and very refreshing in the hot Summer months. We also have real freeze dried berries in our Slim Secrets Night time Binge-Buster Bar drizzled with a low carb white chocolate for added health benefits.

Secrets on how to cope with all the Pre Xmas Parties

I went to another Xmas party yesterday afternoon till evening! So how do you survive these drinks without over indulging each time. Here are a list of some of the secrets I picked up

1. Never go hungry or you will eat everything in sight. Have a Slim Secrets Bar before hand and this will take the edge off your hunger.
2. For every glass of alcohol, drink 1 glass of water. This keeps a glass in your hand if you need it, but helps you cut down the number of alcoholic drinks. The water will also help you stay hydrated and fills you up.
3. Stay focused on enjoying the company of the people you are with rather than on the food and alcohol. Even if you don't know many people (like myself yesterday) enjoy the challenge of talking to new and sometimes interesting people.

I hope these secrets are helpful to you over the next couple of weeks!

Secrets of Highly Effective Exercisers

I found this information below in an article I read and thought it was a great secret for you to have a think about (and then do something with it).

A Consumer Reports survey of 20,000 readers has helped to narrow down the secrets of those who most closely meet the recommended guidelines for regular exercise. Fifty-eight percent of the survey’s “successful exercisers” participate in at least three different activities each week, 30 percent go to the gym at least three times per week, and over half are motivated by a health concern other than weight loss—managing depression, back pain, diabetes, or a heart problem. The regular exercisers surveyed were also ten times more likely than the “unsuccessful” exercisers (those who worked out, but not enough to reap benefits) and sedentary respondents to work out with free weights.
If you struggle to maintain a regular workout schedule, try lifting a few lessons from these successful exercisers. Don’t be afraid to try new activities, and to mix and match your favorites to create a routine with plenty of variety. A health club membership may also help motivate you. Finally, while your hard work may not immediately be reflected on the scale, you should still find that it boosts your mood, relieves stress, and helps you sleep better.