I {Heart} Happy Clients!

Dear Donna,

     I want to thank you for your weight loss program.  When I started your program, I weighed 147lbs. (I couldn't seem to lose weight even though my diet was so strict and I exercised so much.)  Lately I have been enjoying my new weight of 132 lbs!!!  I cannot thank you enough for helping me get to this point!

Gratefully, CT, Texas


Congratulations on your progress, Gratefully!!!
How exciting! I'm so proud I could burst!!

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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Inflammation - What Triggers this chronic and deadly problem?

I didn't know that (IDKT)

Inflammation is a common factor in most every disease that afflicts us. Yes, cancer is considered inflammatory as well as allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, colitis, heart disease, infections, vaginitis, etc, etc, etc. Problems really begin to surface when the inflammation becomes chronic, in other words, constant.

I actually experienced chronic inflammation first hand a few years ago. I had been suffering from severe ankle pain which I was told by the mainstream medical community was arthritis. I was in my early 50's and couldn't believe that I had arthritis. The thought of having to take anti-inflammatory medicine and pain killers for the rest of my life wasn't something I was looking forward to. Heck, the way I was feeling, I would be wheel chair bound by the time I was 60 so my future was looking rather bleak. As my doctor told me "welcome to old age", I knew at that moment that aging for me was not going to be taken lightly.

Being the bull-headed detective that I am, I went on my usual quest for answers. That is when I discovered Caroline Sutherland, best selling author of the book "The Body Knows". It was Caroline who diagnosed me with my allergy to wheat. It was at that point in my life that I also realized how much trouble I was really in and it didn't have anything to do with arthritis.

That's right. My arthritic problem had nothing to do with aging as I was led to believe and everything to do with a wheat allergy. Can you imagine the disbelief when I woke up three days after ceasing my consumption of wheat, pain free. I was shocked and yes, I knew I was in really big trouble because I knew at that point that my days of dealing with mainstream medicine in the United States of America were over.

It turns out that inflammation is our body's response to injury. I wondered how wheat could be injurious to my system. It didn't make any sense. I later learned that it is the good old American diet that causes most of the inflammation because wheat (in my case) is used as a filler in so many products that my system became overloaded. Wheat is so processed that the nutritional content of the wheat I was consuming was null and void, zero, zip, zilch, non-existent. The wheat I was consuming was slowly killing me.

Oh sure, I can become inflamed if I am stung by a bee but that is short lived. The chronic inflammation that I was learning about that was causing my arthritis was the result of the American diet that is full of processed sugar and white flour and severely lacking in nutrient rich foods. You know the one's I am referring to, those refined carbohydrates that everyone tries to sell you no matter where you turn.
Boy did I get an education. I found out that those refined carbs are poisonous to our systems and have an inflammatory effect on our body. I was stunned to find out that Americans consume more than 160 pounds of sugar a year and approximately 200 pounds of white flour a year. Can you imagine that. OMG, this was big. Turns out that sugar and processed white flour increase our blood sugar which in turn generates pro-inflammatory chemicals in our body. No wonder I was in such pain. I was eating refined carbs on a daily basis. What did I know. I thought bread and pasta were good for you.

I kept investigating and found out that:

1. Sugars react to proteins in an inflammatory way and that is not a good thing. 
2. Processed foods as well as dairy products and most meats keep our systems very acidic which further adds to a chronic inflammatory state.
3. Many fats and oils are inflammatory because they are high in omega 6 fatty acids which are pro-inflammatory.
4. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory but we are consuming 20 to 30 times more Omega-6's so we are totally out of balance and highly inflammatory as a result.
5. It is guesstimated that 50% of the population is allergic to dairy products, hence more inflammation. Why didn't anyone tell us that milk was intended for baby cows?
6. Colds and infections contribute to inflammation as they trigger an inflammatory process necessary to destroy the intruders. Experiencing one cold after the other can therefore be considered chronic inflammation.
7. Fat cells are a contributor to chronic inflammation. Fat cells produce a lot of inflammation, hence the reason why over weight individuals are more likely to experience chronic illness.
8. Stress and lack of sleep also contribute to chronic inflammation by producing inflammatory chemicals in our systems.

My days of chronic inflammation are behind me. I have lost weight using hCG (a story for another day). I have had my hormones balanced. I have taken charge of the food that I put in my mouth and mostly purchase only organic foods. I have started going to bed at 9:30pm and getting up @ 5:30am. By the time 7:00am rolls around, I have exercised and meditated and I'm ready to begin my day. I feel fantastic.

Now you know (NYK)!

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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or send an email message to donna.appel@newmedicinefoundation.com or donna@avoiceforchange.com

HCG Day 8, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the Day

"Our problems cannot be resolved in the same state of consciousness in which we’ve created them” - Einstein

You are into week 2 already.  Your body will start changing now.  Don't forget to work on your mind.  Changing habits is best begun by being aware.  If you accustom to eating in front of the TV, stop doing that.  Start being a conscious eater.  Start working on changes that will stay with you the rest of your life.  Start working on changes that will keep you healthy and lean the rest of your life.  You are on your way to great success. 

Congrats to you for taking the first steps.  Enjoy your day.

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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HCG Day 25 Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

People are doing the very best they can given their level of awareness. 
- Depak Chopra

Tip:  If others have been making negative comments, try to ignore them.  I know it is hard but it is only in their ignorance that they speak.  Teach them.  Show them.  Prove them incorrect.  I was once where you are.  Look at where I am now.  You can do this.  You can rid yourself of the weight and keep it off.  Forever!  All you need to do is start taking better care of yourself in the future.  Start thinking about ways you can do this.  Rid your pantry of those killer foods.  Start focusing on eating real food; natural proteins, vegetables and fruits.  Listen to your body.  When day 41 rolls around, you'll want to be prepared to feed your body the foods that it will crave and desire and it won't be starch and sugar. 

Got a sugar craving?  Eat some sweet fruit and savor the experience.  Save the cheats for when you are out and about.  When you are home, treat it as your sanctuary, keeping it pure and simple.  You have two sanctuaries now, your physical abode and your physical body.  Honor them both.

Now you know (NYK) to seize the day!

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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HCG Day 24 Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

A new way of thinking - When I reach for things that I know are not good for me, I step back, take a deep breath and choose differently.

I feel it imperative to repeat what is written in your manual once again to avoid frustration mode.  When your weight loss number slows, you really need to be clear on what is happening during this process.  This information can be referenced in your manual.  The idea is to keep you prepared and ready should a plateau occur.  Remember your thoughts create your reality and knowledge is power!

If you are hitting a plateau, email or fax me your food intake sheets and let me review them.  Many times I can spot something that is amiss and with a little adjusting, we can get you back on track.  Don’t delay sending them though.  Every day counts.  You want to realize the maximum loss as your days for losing are numbered in Phase I only.

You can contact me through my normal channels on http://www.avoiceforchange.com/ or send an email message to donna.appel@newmedicinefoundation.com or donna@avoiceforchange.com

Now you know (NYK) to seize the day!

Namaste (I bow to you), Donna

HCG Day 23, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. 
- Martin Luther King Jr.

Your determination is starting to show.  You should be feeling good now.  Toxins should be leaving your body and you should be feeling a bit better if you haven’t in the past.  Keep me posted on your progress.  I'm anxious to hear how you are feeling.

I feel it imperative to repeat what is written in my book.  Some clients may begin to slow in their weight loss number and they need to be clear on what is happening during this process.  Refer to your book for a list of Tips for Plateaus.  It is best to be prepared should you reach this stage.  Being negative doesn’t help the process and knowledge is power so read on…..

“The weight registered by the scale is determined by two processes not necessarily synchronized.  Under the influence of hCG, fat is being extracted from the cells, in which it is stored in the fatty tissue. When these cells are empty and therefore serve no purpose, the body breaks down the cellular structure and absorbs it, but breaking up of useless cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, etc., may lag behind the process of fat-extraction. When this happens the body appears to replace some of the extracted fat with water which is retained for this purpose. As water is heavier than fat the scales may show no loss of weight, although sufficient fat has actually been consumed to make up for the deficit in the 500-Calorie diet. When then such tissue is finally broken down, the water is liberated and there is a sudden flood of urine and a marked loss of weight.”

“After the fourth or fifth day of dieting the daily loss of weight begins to decrease to one pound or somewhat less per day, and there is a smaller urinary output. Men often continue to lose regularly at that rate, but women are more irregular in spite of faultless dieting. There may be no drop at all for two or three days and then a sudden loss which reestablishes the normal average. These fluctuations are entirely due to variations in the retention and elimination of water, which are more marked in women than in men.”

“A plateau lasts 4-6 days and frequently occurs during the second half of a full course, particularly in patients that have been doing well and whose overall average of nearly a pound per effective injection has been maintained. Those who are losing more than the average all have a plateau sooner or later. A plateau always corrects itself, but many patients who have become accustomed to a regular daily loss get unnecessarily worried and begin to fret.  No amount of explanation convinces them that a plateau does not mean that they are no longer responding normally to treatment.”

A plateau can also occur a few days before and during a woman’s menstrual period and again during ovulation. As with the above mentioned plateau, it will always correct itself and should not be a reason for concern.

Now get out there and enjoy your day and know that you are worthy of change and commitment to yourself.

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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HCG Day 21, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Hope is wishing for a thing to come true; Faith is believing that it will come true.  -Norman V Peale

Believe in yourself.  You are all powerful.  You have the ability and the determination to see your health and well being transform before your eyes.  So cast your self doubt to the wind and have faith that your desires and wishes are all possible.  It is just a matter of time.  Consult your coach to help you with subconscious thoughts that may be sabotaging your efforts.  There are easy fixes to change thought patterns too.  Just a little education can reap you abundant rewards toward great health and wellness and a beautiful physique.

Now you know (NYK) to seize the day!

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

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or send an email message to donna.appel@newmedicinefoundation.com or donna@avoiceforchange.com

LOVE - What I've learned about love

What I've learned about love through my life experiences.

We often mistake fear for love. We think we are doing something worthy or loving someone for the essence of love when it fact, we love them out of fear. We look to them to protect us from the very things that prohibit the love in our hearts from blossoming. We think there is solace in their embrace when in actuality we are clinging to anything that can save us from our fear. What are we fearful of? I asked myself that many times.

As I sit her listening to Sting sing Fields of Gold, I yearn for the warmth of the sun on my body, for the warmth of love on my lips and in my heart. I realize that fear is actually the opposite of love. If you are fearful of anything, there is no room in your heart for love.

I realize that pure love is the remedy for ridding yourself of fear. One must face their fears, wrap their heads and hearts around that fear and feel it. Actually feel the fear to the core of your being. Feel the pain of past hurts. Embrace yourself in that moment of feeling the fear. When you are able to do that, you will also be able to witness and feel the love. That love will win and take over but you must keep still long enough to envision the possibility that was there all along. Fear just had a hold of you. With your ego in control, your heart was unable to open without acknowledgement.

That is what I was doing as I listened to Sting sing his song. I was envisioning how beautiful it would be to be laying next to the man I love in a field in Bali. Would I lay there afraid the feeling would go away? Would I lay there afraid that one day he will leave me and I'll be all alone? Would I lay there not wanting that moment to end? Or would I be lying there embracing the moment, reveling in the joy and beauty of sharing a moment in time with another soul that I adored? Would I be enjoying the time we had together not contemplating anything of a negative nature? Would I just be enjoying him for the pure beauty of the moment?

Imagine laying in that field of gold in Bali next to someone that you are so exposed to, your heart is gaping open, the fear gone with nothing left but love. In that very moment, what do you do, how do you feel, what do you think?

I have found that love in myself after years of searching inside of me. It is called self love. Now, as I listen, I find myself envisioning the feeling of love radiating from my heart. At one time I would have been lying their so fearful that all I would be thinking about were my insecurities of not thinking I was good enough for him. I'd be contemplating his departure from my life or trying to contemplate what his next move would be. Would he use me for sexual favor or exploit me financially or even worse, suck the very energy and life right out of my body?

As I sit here contemplating life, love and the pursuit of happiness, I'm thinking to myself, if these horrible things did happen, then what? If I were physically harmed, I will heal. If I died, it would just be my physical body dying and has nothing to do with the essence of who I am or my soul's survival. Beyond that, I might get my feelings hurt, right? That would be my ego hurting, not my spirit. The ego operates out of fear, not out of love so in essence if my ego gets bruised, who cares. My ego isn't who I really am.

What I have come to learn is that it is none of my business what other people say or think about me. If they are that shallow and choose to say negative things without really getting to know the person I am, they do not need to reside in my energy of life. My life is beautiful and is filled with magnificent love and beauty. What they say about me is unimportant to me as a soul and as a person living on this planet. It doesn't impact me unless I allow it to do so.

I have chosen to move forward in love and let go of the fear for good. I believe in a loving God, a power much greater than myself. I believe we are here on this planet that I like to call Earth School, to learn. If we can't overcome the fear and learn to continue to move forward always in love, we will have a very difficult time no matter what we do.

We all have done things that we are not very proud of. However, instead of beating ourselves up, we should be saying thank you for the experience and try a little harder to always act in loving, warm, kind, compassionate ways in the future. Opening your heart to the possibility of loving someone for the shear joy of love and not for anything else is what love and life should be all about. No one can save you from the ravages of daily living. That isn't their job. If they aren't loving you the way you want to be loved, then you aren't loving you that way either. You may think you are but take a look again as you might find power in this message.

Look at the mirror image of you; the reflection of the person standing opposite you. Like attracts like, need attracts need. If you don't like the image you are seeing, I think you will be very surprised to learn that when you change you and the way you love, that image will also change. Sometimes that mirror image may go away completely, or it may not be able to change, which is what I think happens in marriages that end in divorce. One person gets stuck and the other grows. The image is no longer compatible.

When images change, don't fight that loss for fear of being alone. Embrace that loss, that change, let it go and see what new reflection mirrors itself to you now. Then, adjust the picture as needed. Fine tune the image, let go of the fear, love from the heart and start living your bliss in your own field of gold.

You can contact me through my normal channels on http://www.avoiceforchange.com/ or send an email message to donna.appel@newmedicinefoundation.com or donna@avoiceforchange.com
Now you know (NYK) to seize the day! Pass it along and be A VOICE FOR CHANGE. There is opportunity around every corner.

Namaste (I bow to you), Donna Appel

HCG Day 20, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

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Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 19, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - Every man is free to rise as far as he’s able or willing but it is only the degree to which he thinks, that determines the degree to which he’ll rise. Ayn Rand

Remember your thoughts create your reality - think healthy, think lean, think thin. It can only help you be healthy, be lean and be thin - that and HCG are a winning combination.

Keep up the great work. You are breezing right through the first phase of the protocol. It will be over before you know it.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 18, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - The point of power is always in the present moment. Unknown 

You have the power and the wisdom to succeed. Keep up the great work. You're doing an awesome job.

Remember that you are losing fat so quickly that your muscles may be a little weak. Nothing to be concerned about as it is just the fat that has disappeared that was interlaced with muscle tissue. It is being burned up so quickly that your muscle needs time to adjust back to its normal size. When you have lost that 3rd layer of fat, you will be amazed at how much better your muscles respond and work for you. For years, I had a hard time standing up from a squatting position. Now that my fat is gone, not only has my cellulite faded away (an added bonus), but my muscles feel like brand new. I can get right up from a squatting position. WOW! 

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email! 

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 17, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - There is always a new and better way to experience life. Forgive and release the past. Move into joy especially now that you are on your way to meeting your weight loss / healthy body goals. Donna Appel 

Hint: Remember to make the scale your friend. It will help to gauge your future eating habits. Also remember to incorporate some sort of physical activity into your daily routine. AND you don't have to be a slave to the gym. Personally I hate gyms. I'd rather be outside walking, riding a bike, swimming, bowling, playing tennis or baseball or other physical sport. Parking your car in the furthest spot away from the store will help in days when you are strapped for time. Walk briskly to the store to make up the time difference and to facilitate your goal to MOVE!!! Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Take the dog for a walk instead of opening up the back door. Go to the park with your children and/or grandchildren and/or a neighbor’s child or even their pet or take an elder friend for a walk. Be creative. There is a lot that you can do without being a slave to a gym and without it having to cost you a dime. Cold where you live – try speed mall walking. Start your own group and step outside of your comfort zone.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 16, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day – Every day I breathe in the air, focus on my health goals and give thanks. Donna Appel

Are you keeping a positive attitude? Can you feel the difference on the inside of your body and see the difference on the outside?

Hint: Start to think about changes that you can make in your daily life that will facilitate your new way of feeling. The goal is to maintain this weight loss once you are done using the hCG. That takes planning and mental clarity on what you are trying to accomplish. It takes commitment to being aware of what you are putting into your body and why. Take time to reflect. Realize that candida / yeast are the cause of many of your cravings and it feeds on sugar. Depriving your body of sugar is killing the candida / yeast inside your body. Along with the death of candida / yeast comes the loss of cravings for foods that are detrimental.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!
 
Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 15, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - What you put your attention on grows. Put your attention on the new slimmer, healthy you and celebrate with a smile. Donna Appel 

You are focused on losing weight. You have the tools in place to make that happen. Your goal is getting closer each day. Celebrate.

Hint: Remember that new way of thinking we mentioned yesterday - reinforce that by taking another celebratory walk. Breathe in deep and cleanse your lungs while you're at it. Then give your cheeks a workout with a great big smile! You're doing an awesome job and are getting better and better every day, in every way.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and testimonials.  Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!  

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 14, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - There are no failures - just experiences and your reactions to them. Tom Krause

Your positive attitude is starting to show in everything you do, especially in the way you carry your body. You are on a roll and will soon be nearing the half way mark. If you haven't already, let me know how much weight you have lost.

Hint: Make sure you take a walk to celebrate your successes. Remember, that is the new way of thinking that you are now adopting. This will insure your long term success! Get out in nature and be thankful for all you are and all you have. You are doing an awesome job! Lucky you.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 13, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day – Positive thoughts create positive realities. unknown

I am positive that you will succeed. I hope my reality is aligned with yours. If it isn't, email or call me so we can discuss. That is what I am here for.

And if I am a little tough at times, remember this as I quote Richard Brodie .... “Personal growth occurs when we allow our belief systems to flex and grow with us. When we develop an inflexible mind-set, we stay stuck with what we’ve got.”

Staying stuck is not in my mind set let alone my vocabulary. You hired me to coach you and that is what I will do to help you realize success. It’s not always easy but it is always done with love and commitment to never give up!

Now, remember to make sure your refrigerator is stocked and your food bowl is ready for the next day. Taking care of you last, is not an option! Shop after you have eaten a meal, not before. Give yourself every opportunity for success. Make sure you email me with your weight loss progress every couple of days.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 12, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day - Lessons can be learned through awareness. Be aware, open and grateful for the opportunities. unknown

Are you getting a little bored with the food? Try this recipe to help spice things up a bit. Remember too, rotate your food choices. Variety is the spice of life and will help get that weight off just a tad bit quicker. Don’t make this or any meal a habit. Experiment with things that are different and new.

Shrimp & Tomatoes - Season cleaned, peeled shrimp with sea salt and red pepper flakes (to your taste). Heat a non-stick pan and add cherry tomatoes (or a large tomato cut into small pieces - whatever your weight allotment is for this meal). Sauté until they just start to break down. Add shrimp and cook until they just start to turn pink (about 2 minutes). Flip shrimp over and cook another 2 minutes. Also works with other fish choices.

Every day is a opportunity to try something new. Enjoy!

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 11, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day – No man who is occupied in doing a very difficult thing and doing it well, ever loses his self respect. George Bernard Shaw

Tip: You are probably feeling petty comfortable now. You have the routine down and the weight is coming off at a steady pace. Don't let go of that. Don't get lazy. Keep the refrigerator stocked and your food bowl full on a daily basis. If you aren't losing as quickly as you thought you would and you have been eating beef, try giving it up for a few days and see what happens. Seafood is a lower fat/calorie alternative for our protein portion. Also, if constipation is starting to set in, it is OK to take a fiber cap or two daily or drink a little Smooth Move (Senna) tea.

You may or may not reach a plateau. If you do, be prepared. Here is some helpful information.

Tips for Plateaus -
1. Increase water intake a quart or two a day.

2. Add a glass or two of green tea to your daily routine.

3. Stop eating beef completely.
4. Oranges, shrimp and tomatoes can stall some people. Try avoiding these foods and see what happens.
5. Check your garlic salt. Many of them have more in their contents than just garlic and salt. This is true of any salt seasoning. Better to have a supply of pure garlic powder and pure sea salt on hand and combining them as you season.
6. If you thought you could mix your vegetables - STOP! Only one veggie is permitted per meal.

7. Constipated? Try Smooth Move or other Senna type tea.

8. Are into your monthly cycle? If you are, don’t fret. Just keep on doing what you are doing. This too will pass and is part of life.

9. Are you on HRT (hormone replace therapy)? If you are taking it in cream form, it could be contributing to your lack of weight loss. Consult your physician and see if you can stop using the product until you are done with the HCG (Phase I).
10. Stop eating breadsticks or crackers.

11. Try including 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your daily routine. Some individuals have claimed that it helped them get over the slump. You can dilute it with some water and drink it. I used to use it as a cleanse. It is worth a try if you are so inclined.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!
Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

HCG Day 10, Phase 1, Hints, Tips and Inspiration

Thought for the day – A mantra to repeat...I create a life that is filled with rewards other than food. Donna Appel

Reminder - stay away from cosmetics, creams and lotions. Most contain oils of some sort. If you can, avoid putting anything on your skin. Face powder or mineral makeup is allowed but give your skin the opportunity to breathe as much as possible. If your skin is overly dry, try using a dry brush. You can purchase them in a health food store. It may seem rough at first, but your body will quickly take to dry brushing within a few attempts and you'll love the feel when you're done. It only takes a minute to gently run the brush over all parts of your dry body. You will be amazed at how it will cleanse your body of dry cells and stimulate circulation.

Questions? Visit http://www.avoiceforchange.com/weight_loss.html for a host of info from recipes, FAQs, Dos and Don'ts to Keeping it Off and Testimonials. Still can't find the answer? Send us an email!

Happiness and great health always, Donna Appel

And Another Happy Weight Loss Detox Client

This message was received Saturday, February 19th.

Good News! Last week I could not button the bottom two buttons of my XL woman's uniform top I needed for volunteering at the Musical Instrument Museum.   I was considering opening up the sides or just buying one size larger to fit over this stomach and hips. Today I tried it on again and I fit it perfectly. What a joy to look better in my clothes. Hurray!!!!   TM, Arizona

Remember you too can get back into your too tight clothing, rid yourself of candida yeast, excess belly fat and that stored fat that's impossible to get rid of. Good bye cellulite.  Detox your body at the cell level from the inside out.

Find out how by visiting A Voice for Change today. For information on hormone balancing and an hCG injectable program, visit me at the new medicine foundation by clicking this link or emailing donna directly at New Medicine.