Saturday, November 28, 2009

The Antioxidant Benefits of Acai

The Antioxidant Benefits of Acai

Acai berries have had a huge influence in my weight loss and have helped thousands of others as well. While exercise is the key factor in all weight loss regiments, it is important to make sure you remain healthy during the process. One of the crucial elements in maintaining a high level of health is ensuring your body has enough antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent your body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals – a process known as oxidation. Burning fat has been shown to cause oxidation and so an antioxidant product is necessary for any weight-loss routine.
A groundbreaking study by AG Schauss, published in the US National Library of Medicine, has shown that Acai berries have the highest level of antioxidants, reported to date, of any food in the world! Acai berries, a small, dark blue fruit native to the Amazon, have been used for centuries as a natural cure to many health-related issues, but have only recently become commercially available.
Further studies, conducted by Texas A&M University, have shown that the antioxidants found in acai berries are easily absorbed by the human body. In the study, 12 volunteers were given a serving of acai pulp and juice. When samples were taken both 12 and 24 hours after consuming the acai berries, the results "showed significant increases in antioxidant activity in the blood."
With studies proving the health benefits of antioxidants, the high quantity of them in acai berries, and the ability of the human body to absorb them, it's no wonder that acai products have become a successful part of many diets and weight loss routines.
One of the best Acai berry products I’ve found is AcaiSlim Plus. As you can see on their home page, the antioxidant content (measured by the FDA as an ORAC score) of the acai berry product is 167, while the blueberry (which is the next closest) is only 32! Considering they are currently offering a limited time free trial, I would highly recommend AcaiSlim Plus!
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Abbys Diet Success: A Weight Loss Story

Abbys Diet Success: A Weight Loss Story:

Abby’s Diet Success: My Personal Weight Loss Story

My name is Abby, and I so proud to have finally achieved the weight loss I have needed for a long time. I spent years trying everything but the right thing. Today, I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and kept it off for over a year!

It all started with my first pregnancy, when I had some trouble losing that extra 10 pounds of baby weight that stubbornly clung to my body. I will admit that I felt pretty discouraged after trying several of the most popular fad diets out there and experiencing miserable failures. About a year after my first child, I got pregnant with number two. Following that pregnancy, I was carrying an extra 30 pounds that I never could get rid of.

I hate to admit it, but I just used the inability to lose that weight as an excuse to give up. I quit trying, and I started eating just about any unhealthy thing that caught my eye. After about another year of that, I was soon 50 pounds overweight. I am only 5 feet tall, and I weighed about 170 pounds. It pains me to even look at photos from that time, because I truly looked like a shell of my former self. A thin woman trapped in a body much too large for her.

About a year ago, my sister and I were eating lunch together when she expressed concern to me about my weight. She told me it wasn't fair to my kids or to myself. That if I kept gaining weight this way I might end up dying and leaving my kids with no mom. That was quite a wake up call! That very day, I went home and started doing research on the Internet about weight loss plans that really work.

The first thing I ordered was an Acai berry supplement. What I loved about this was that it was taken entirely from nature, and that the Acai berry has the power to help reduce appetite and increase energy. I read some statements from well-known doctors praising the Acai berry, and I knew it was worth a try. I was so impressed with the weight loss I experienced! I lost 10 pounds in the first 2 weeks. I did not suffer hunger pangs, and my energy level was very high.

Some online research led me to combine the Acai berry with a colon cleanse. I learned that these two products are often recommended together, and that they work especially well in combination. I thought I'd try it, just to see how it went. Well, in the next 2-week period I lost another 11 pounds! At this point I was 21 pounds down in only about a month, and it had been incredibly easy.

It only took me about 3 months to lose all of my excess weight. I was completely thrilled with my results, and there was really only one thing that needed some help: My tummy! Any mom will tell you that childbirth does take a bit of a toll on stomach tone. I decided to really get my body into show-off shape, and I bought some simple Ab exercise equipment. After a few months of dedicated workouts, my tummy looked better than ever.

If I can do this, anyone can. I spent such a long time thinking it was hopeless. Anyone reading this, who feels like they can't do it, just think about my situation. You can lose that weight, just like I have!