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However, we have extensive knowledge and experience in this field and we supply this free slimming meal plan with the aim of helping you to improve your long-term dietary habits, as this will in turn help you to achieve permanent and healthy weight loss over time, which is usually the ultimate goal. Please consult with your doctor before starting any new diet, supplements programme or exercise regime (particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication). Important note for slimmers Welcome to our free meal plan for slimmers. We believe that the healthiest approach to losing weight is through a sensible combination of: a balanced diet (including dietary supplementation, as required) regular exercise plenty of pure water. Whilst this is a simple and effective formula, many slimmers are unclear on what a balanced diet means in practice and don’t know which foods to incorporate into their diet. Rather than a temporary “diet”, which is a short-term measure, achieving weight loss for the long-term involves a commitment to lifestyle change and, in particular, changing the way that you look at food. In the early stages, it can be helpful to use a meal plan as a guide, until you get used to the types of foods you should be eating and you work out how your body (and particularly your metabolism) responds. Knowledge is power - learn as much as you can about the different food groups and how they can impact on both your weight and your overall health. Find out how processed foods, additives, preservatives, sugar and salt can affect your body. Armed with this information, your route to long-term weight loss success will be much smoother.  Check out our: • health information pages • steps to weight loss success • information on weight loss and dieting  Important note for slimmers If you have always found weight loss to be a struggle, it may be that you are suffering from a food intolerance or allergy. Digestive and intestinal problems, such as bloating after eating and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, can also slow down the slimming process. If you have any of these symptoms, we suggest that you first follow our Total Gut Therapy Programme. This sample meal plan has yielded the best results with our customers. However, it may not suit everyone, so please use it as a guideline. First, a bit about weight loss Loss of body fat and excess weight occur when you burn more calories than you ingest. Simply put, this means that eating less, improving your food intake and including some physical activity are essential elements of any weight management programme.  Most important of all, it is important to focus on fat loss, as opposed to just weight loss - you want to lose body fat and inches so that you change shape, not just weigh less. To achieve this, you need to retain your lean muscle tissue because this determines your metabolic rate (the rate at which you burn body fat). The more lean muscle you lose, the lower (slower) your metabolism becomes, which is not ideal because it can make it harder to lose weight and lead to “yo-yo” dieting. If you are serious about burning body fat and changing your body shape, read our Steps to weight loss success, page as it can be a valuable aid in your body-shaping efforts! Sample meal plan Breakfast 1. 2. 3. Up to 40g oats OR other low sugar cereals OR 2 eggs OR 1 slice of rye bread OR 1 serving MEALtime powder. Very little skimmed OR very little semi-skimmed milk OR soya mlk.  Optional: 1 piece of fruit OR 1 small low-fat soya / probiotic yoghurt Recommended supplements 1. 2. 3. 2 capsules of THERMOthin AND/OR 1 - 2 capsules of Hoodia Gordonii AND/OR  1 - 3 capsules of FATSorber Mid-morning snack 1. 2. 3. 4. Up to 2 pieces of fruit (300g) OR 2 rice cakes and lean meats OR   Half a tub of low-fat cottage cheese OR 1 serving MEALtime powder. Lunch* 1. 2. 3. Up to 150g fish OR poultry (cooked weight) OR 2 eggs (if not eaten earlier). Up to 5 rice cakes OR 50g of rice OR 200g potato (both based on uncooked weight) OR 1 slice of rye bread.  Salads AND/OR vegetables. Recommended supplements 1. 2. 3. 2 capsules of THERMOthin AND/OR 1 - 2 capsules of Hoodia Gordonii AND/OR  1 - 3 capsules of FATSorber Mid-afternoon snack 1. 2. 3. 4. Up to 2 pieces of fruit (300g) OR 2 rice cakes and lean meats OR   Half a tub of low-fat cottage cheese OR 1 serving MEALtime powder. * Make up a vinaigrette of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Use liberally over the food. Evening meal* 1. 2. 3. Up to 150g fish OR poultry (cooked weight) OR 2 eggs (if not eaten earlier). Up to 5 rice cakes OR 50g of rice OR 200g potato, sweet potato or yam (all based on uncooked weight).  Salads AND/OR vegetables. Recommended supplements 1. 2. 3. 2 capsules of THERMOthin AND/OR 1 - 2 capsules of Hoodia Gordonii AND/OR  1 - 3 capsules of FATSorber * Make up a vinaigrette of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Use liberally over the food. Late snack (optional) 1. 2. 3. Up to 1 piece of fruit (150g) OR Half a tub of low-fat cottage cheese OR  1 serving MEALtime powder.  Recommended supplements 1. A further 2 capsules of THERMOthin may be taken 30 - 45 minutes before exercise. Helpful hints and tips 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Eat 5 - 6 small meals per day, as opposed to 2 or 3 big meals. Try to eat every 3 - 4 hours, as this curbs the appetite and keeps the metabolism working at optimum speed. Alternate the foods in the meal plan for variety, but try to eat mainly around the food types suggested. Eat more protein from lean sources and keep your carbohydrate intake low.  Avoid eating bread, pasta, spaghetti (wheat products), added sugar and/or salt products too often. Don't drink fruit juices too often. Drink mainly mineral water, herbal teas and sugar-free cranberry juice.  Do not eat “ready-meals” - most of these contain lots of added salt, sugar, additives, preservatives etc.  Vegetarians and vegans should replace the meats and fish with soya, quorn etc and increase overall protein by the use of vegetarian protein drinks, such as MEALtime powder, HempPRO Protein Powder and RicePRO Protein Powder. Have controlled 'cheat days' on the weekends, but try to follow the meal plan during the week. If you wish to speed up weight loss results, cut the rye bread, rice and potato amounts by half or eliminate them totally during week days and increase your vegetable intake as a substitute (this cuts the overall carbohydrate daily intake). [Home] [Products Catalogue] [Best Sellers] [New Products] [Special Offers] [Blog] [WordPress] [Healthy Lifestyle] [Sitemap.xml] [Sitemap.html] [Organic Products] [Colon Cleanser] [Cherry Capsules] [Psyllium Husks] [Digestive Enzymes] [Drop Ship] [Candida] [Health Information Pages] [Own Brand] [Acai Berry Capsules] [Slimming and Diets] [Meal Replacements] [Digestive System] [Allergy] [Probiotics] [Thrush] [Constipation] [Diarrhea] [Health] [Herbal] [IBS Problems] [Lean Muscle Mass] [Protein Powders] [Candida Albicans] [Diverticulitis] [Menopause] [Cholesterol] [Colon Cleansing] [Digestive Disorders] [All Health Programmes and Packs]