Health and Nutrition That Is AboveNBeyond

For years, I never really paid to much attention to the nutrition labels on any products out there.  Truth is, I should have taken them more seriously like I do now. Nutrition labels are an important tool in one’s weight loss efforts.  They contain vital information that can help in determining not only if a product is good for you, but also how much of something you should eat for a given portion.

When it comes to weight loss, the most important information to keep an eye on is Calories, Fat, Dietary Fiber as well as Sugars.  If you are following the Weight Watchers plan utilizing their point system then the first 3 mentioned above are most important.  You can click on the image at the right and it will take you to Diabetes America website for more information on reading nutrition labels.

It doesn’t matter where you are health wise, making use of a nutrition label is important for everyone.  It helps one connect the dots to better health.

Without using a nutrition label,you are eating or drinking blindly.

There are times you may need to know specific information about what is in a given product.  Without a nutrition label, it would be hard to find this information.  This goes beyond the simple ingredients that each product has.  What if you are counting carbs or watching how much sodium is in a specific item?  You need nutrition labels to assist you in making the right choices.  What if you were allergic to a specific ingredient in something you were going to buy?  If you were not able to see for yourself what was listed on a nutrition label, you’d be taking a risk, thus gambling with your health as to the outcome from consuming that product.

See also – related posts on nutrition labels

For almost 2 weeks, I’ve been battling what my doctor has told me is a viral infection and it started out as my being sick to my stomach during the first couple of hours and then just nausea and severe headaches for 3 days. Then 5 days after this started, I got a bad head cold with chest congestion and a soar throat. The thing is, I am one who rarely gets sick, but, when I do it’s bad. Well, I got it good (or bad which ever you want to put it). When I saw my doctor, he recommended that I use something called NaSa Flo Neti Pot I was skeptical at first and until after I used it the second time. I realized the difference it made with the bad coughing that I was having. In my case, I was congested and both with my sinuses and the chest. In the mornings, my sinuses were full and my head felt like it was going to explode. Since using the Netipot, I’m noticing a difference. I’ve been using a generic brand of Dayquil, Ibuprofen, cough medicine, vitamin C, and the Netipot to deal with the symptoms. It was hard to believe that something like this, so simple, would do a good job.

Sometimes the remedy for your situation is just right under your nose! Check out the website for more details. Never having used or heard of this product before, and since using it, I thought I’d mention it here since it has helped me.

Remember, first, you should never starve yourself regardless of what your health and fitness goals are. Activity should also be increased to burn off those calories. With that said, it seems at times that it is forgotten that loosing weight (weight management) is only part of the puzzle. You don’t want to just loose the weight and get on with life. In a perfect world, that would be great.

The other side of the dish is the nutrition factor. You also want to focus on how good your nutrition is. You’ve heard it before, and there is something to be said that “You are what you eat”! Getting proper nutrition can be accomplished in a number of ways. Eating right and taking dietary supplements will help you along the way. There are those who feel that supplements don’t work and are a waste of money. That is not true! Just because one doesn’t always feel some sort of super change by taking supplements doesn’t mean they are not doing there job. It’s the consistent use of them that makes the difference. When I was selling Herbalife, my favorite supplement was their Total Control. This supplement helps build energy, promotes weight loss and boosts metabolism all at the same time. But, again, consistent usage of supplements are where the results come from.

So, by eating right, and taking supplements, you will start laying a foundation of good health which will develop and strengthen your immune system. Not to long ago, my wife was having a conversation with a friend and she said during the time we’ve been married, my husband has only been really sick twice. This is because, of my being active, and taking supplements and eating right.

As stated in other posts, you should also consider changing your habits. I don’t smoke, drink, or do anything else that would be detrimental to my health. I am an avid runner and I work out on a regular basis. Despite your interests, sometimes an overhaul of what you are doing could be the answer.
Who knows, you may end up meeting the new you some day like I did.

So, in concluding, never starve yourself, get active, eat right and take supplements and you’ll start finding yourself going down a better path to a whole new you.

See also:
Do I Eat Today? (D.I.E.T) Part #1 ,
Avoid The Gimics, Change Habits

Everyone has goals when it comes to weight loss or weight management. You may not realize it, but, no matter where you stand you’ll fit into any one of these goals / categories:

1. Just surfing / gaining knowledge / socializing
2. Searching for answers for a solution
3. Want to loose weight NOW
4. Want to stay fit and get proper nutrition
5. Need energy
6. Have some other health / weight related issue

One of the above categories most likely comes close to where you are. Unfortunately, a lot of people get stuck in search mode and never really do anything about what they are looking for, even when the answers are right in front of you on the screen you are looking at. Hence the saying “You can lead a horse to water, but, you can’t make it drink”.

See also Which Way Are You Getting Fed?

Or see the Getting Started page to find your answers

If you’ve ever felt like saying OUCH while reading any of my posts, don’t feel bad, I too have said that when I learned something new. It’s just that when I post helpful articles, it’s for the purpose of educating and motivating people. I’m as truthful and factual as I can. It’s not for the purpose of hurting feelings or rubbing salt in wounds. I try to say it like it is based upon the information that comes across my desk. The end purpose of AboveNBeyond4u is to help YOU get what YOU need both in information and product.

I don’t hold back, I explain topics based upon both experience and product information/education. I have to think of it this way, “If you said Ouch, than I accomplished something”. — You’ve learned something!

There is nothing wrong with collecting Ouch Points as long as you know where to cash them in at.

There many reasons to delay, put off, make excuses on not to get started on any weight loss / get healthier effort. Some include motivation and support. If it’s in the back of your head that you have been considering doing something, but, you just keep putting it off, let me ask you one question – What if I said “No Purchase Necessary?” And, “Distance is no longer an excuse for not getting started!” For more information check out the Weight Loss Challenge Website. The only thing you have to loose is weight with good health to gain!

So, are you up to the challenge?

Ok, You’ve been reading, thinking and wondering. You want to do something and you know you should. What should you do? It’s time to get into a Weight Loss Challenge! Start putting demands on yourself now! Excuses are nothing more than the “why nots” in keeping you from doing what you know what you should be doing. So, instead of asking yourself why not, or why bother, you should be asking yourself, why should I?

If you have something or know of something that will work, putting it aside and not acting on it is the same thing as making an excuse for not taking advantage of it. Some would say as an excuse “well, I’m not much for powder drinks” or “I don’t like shakes”. These when it comes right down to it are nothing more than excuses to keep one from taking advantage of something that works. Ok, lets say that these are legitimate reasons for not using Herbalife, well, then instead of going with the reality that we preach that this is a change in lifestyle, then look at it from a diets perspective and only use the shakes until you loose the weight you want to loose. I’ll bet by then, one would be passed the issue of not liking the powder drink mixes. What’s more important, the RESULTS or the debate on whether or not one would like the product? Which are you going to let control your actions? If you are willing to put things off, then weight loss is not as important to you as you would want others to think.

The weight is not going to come off, until you are ready to dedicate and focus yourself to doing whatever it takes to loose the weight you want to loose despite whatever you would think of a particular product. Your current results are based upon you current willingness to take action.

For those of you who are overweight and reading this post, you would be amazed about how much better you’d feel by loosing some pounds. Less colds, allergies and an overall better personal feeling. Not to mention an improved immune system. So stop making excuses and take action today! What do you got to loose? Weight, Colds, Allergies??? Not a bad bunch of baggage to loose eh? It’s the neat thing about Cellular Nutrition that can have a positive effect on the immune system.

So, are you going to continue to make excuses?

Continuing from the previous post on Motivation……After you get going and when you start seeing results, the results becomes your fuel or motivation to keep going. As I was writing this post, my weight has dropped to 175.2 pounds down from 187.7. I started my weight loss efforts near the end of December 2008. I’ll post my final results at a later time. I’m simply following the Herbalife plan and watching my portions. Some would think or say to me, well, Tim, you’re a runner, and it’s no wonder that I’m getting the results that I am. My response to that would be “so what?” A year ago in January 2008 (26 days), I lost 6 pounds using only Herbalife and absolutely NO exercising or running.

If you are not satisfied with where you are at, you need to take action. If you are reading this post, then you must have at least some curiosity. If you are satisfied, then, my congrats to you! This blog exists for two (2) purposes: 1, to educate and motivate people. 2, to provide resources to those who need or want to get “healthier”. Take notice that I did not say “loose weight”. Instead, “get healthier”. The reason being, that not everyone has the same needs or interests. It’s not always about loosing weight.

My wife and I have been bouncing back and fourth with our weight loss efforts. This has been true up until near the end of December 2008. Something clicked this time or at least we appear to be more focused and determined then ever before. Our goals are similar but different but our determination is the same. As I mentioned, something has clicked this time. We seem to be having better success this time and we even seem to be enjoying our efforts. I’ve lost 8 pounds so far and my wife has lost somewhere around 12 pounds.

No, sorry, this picture is not me or anyone I know, but, just to show you what can motivate someone to get into action. According to a BMI that I did on myself recently, I’m considered overweight. At the time of this post I am at 180 pounds and loving it!

Until you have all of the following in order, you’ll not get far with your weight loss efforts:
1. Portion Control
2. Determination / will power
3. Focus

Now finally the benefits:

1. Speed – Though, you don’t have to be a runner like me to appreciate this one.
2. Better health – Feeling better, and perhaps avoid health problems
3. Save money – You could possibly avoid unforeseen medical bills and who knows what else.
4. Improved self image – We all look and feel better without all that extra baggage.

I could go on listing reasons why loosing weight is good for you, but, you get the picture.

In conclusion, I’m thinking of a mathematical equation to apply to this topic:

H = M – W (Health = Mass – Weight) Or if you are a runner,
S = M – W (Speed = Mass – Weight)

Have a great day!

Remeber the comercial with the little girl that says “The antioxidants will protect me”? Well, that is not far from the truth! I used to sware by products like Sudafed Cold and cough whenever I would get a bad cold and soar throat. Don’t get me wrong, remedies like th is work, but, when I tried using Rose Ox and/or Shizandra Plus, I couldn’t believe the difference. Let the antioxidants do the work. What I usually do is take one or two dosages of the over the counter meds and then use antioxidants throughout the rest of the day. Relying on the strength of the powerful antioxidants to help not only deal with my symptoms, but to help fight against them. Listen to the recorded call in the Herbalife section on Boost your Immunity for more information.