Giveaway – #win 1 of 10 formoline L112

It is becoming a little bit of a tradition – this will be the third time I have for you a giveaway for formoline L112 – Germany’s No.1 Slimming Supplement.

Same as the last two times, there will be 10 winners and each winner will receive one box of formoline L112.

If you are new to formoline L112, here is some basic information about it…

formoline L112 contains a naturally sourced fibre that binds to dietary fats passing through the digestive tract, significantly reducing the calories that your body absorbs. The bound fat and fibre are excreted in the normal way.

formoline L112 works specifically on fats (not sugar-based foods or carbohydrates) and so is most effective when calories are derived from a diet rich in processed foods that contain large amounts of saturated and trans fats.

Results show a possible weight loss of 7kg over a 4-week period.

formoline L112 can be used as part of a systematic weight loss programme or as an occasional use product when it isn’t possible to count calories, such as when on holiday or when dining with friends, and will help you to manage your overall intake of fat and fat-derived calories.

It also promotes a feeling of fullness, so users may naturally consume fewer calories. It does not act on the body’s metabolism and is very well tolerated. It is suitable for people with diabetes as there is no carbohydrate exchange value and it can help to lower cholesterol intake.

If you want to lose weight you have to remember that there are no magic pills. Slimming supplements like formoline L112 can help you to achieve your goal but they aren’t going to do the hard work for you.

As stated above formoline L112 works on fat, so if you are having a virtually fat free diet, they aren’t going to help.

I personally would recommend formoline L112 as a supplement when needed – I treat it a little bit like a guilt killer… I have a very rich and fatty meal or a pile of chocolate and then pop a few pills to counter act what I just ate… it seems to be working for me 😉

Anyway if you are in need of dropping a few pounds this might be just the thing for you.

In order to stand a chance of winning one of my 10 formoline L112 boxes please follow me on Twitter and RT:

Follow and RT @AgataPokutycka to win 1 of 10 boxes of formoline L112 thanks to http://www.healthstuff.co.uk/ Full T&C at: http://wp.me/p3l2gI-1k8

Follow and RT @AgataPokutycka to win 1 of 10 boxes of formoline L112 thanks to http://t.co/2Q0EWFqAlQ Full T&C at: http://t.co/ZVMIWgTpU5

— Agata @ BarkTime (@AgataPokutycka) October 28, 2014

T&C:
1. Open Worldwide.
2. One obligatory entry per reader – follow me and RT as stated above. Extra RT will count as additional entries.
3. There will be 10 winners in total.
4. Each winner will receive 1 box of formoline L112 – 48tab. The prize will be provided by HealthStuff.
5. Winners will be picked at random and informed within 7 working days via Twitter.
6. Winners will have 7 working days to claim the prize, after this time, a new winner will be selected.
7. Closing date is Monday 10-11-2014 at 23:59pm, any entry made after this time will not be counted.

Good Luck!

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19/11 WINNERS UPDATE

Well done to 10 lucky winners:
@avelte2000
@K34L4
@eca81uk
@laurenceamason
@jodieh1131
@porkpackerpete
@WendyWendyp22
@lfcvicki
@Oddney
@ChelseaMamma

Beat the Late-Night Carbohydrate Blues

It’s 2am, you’ve got to be up in four and a half hours and you can’t sleep. You’ve been tossing and turning since midnight, running through conversation threads, future shopping expeditions and just how stupid the ending of Dexter was, trying to distract yourself from the pain in your stomach. It’s not working. And denying yourself is torture. You get up, put your slippers on in the dark, backwards (you don’t change them, why would you? It’s 2am, who cares? ) and go to the kitchen for your late night medication: lashings of cheese on buttered toast.

If you, like many people, suffer from the Late Night Carbohydrate Blues (the ‘official’ medical title) don’t worry, you are not alone. It is estimated that around 75 per cent of overweight people, and many perfectly slim looking folks, suffer from carbohydrate addiction (according to Drs Richard and Rachael Hellers, at least). Indeed, this has seen the development of scientifically proven carbohydrate blockers to help reduce the calories absorbed by carb and starch-rich foods like (deep breath): bread, bagels, buns, baked potatoes, pasta, pastries, pizza, pies, cake, cookies and chocolate.

Of course there are plenty of complex carbs that should be eaten as part of a balanced diet. Wholegrain foods, seeds, fresh fruit and vegetables are all great, but it’s rarely the desire to eat an apple that keeps you awake at 2am.

Here’s a stat about carb addiction that might send a shiver down your strung-out spine: according to a 2011 study, 94 per cent of rats who were allowed to choose mutually exclusively between sugar water and cocaine choose sugar.

So how do you knock carb addiction on the head forever? The simple answer is to just stop eating simple carbohydrates and, if your will power holds, you’ll be singing the blues no longer. Of course, having a slightly more detailed plan than that is probably advisable: the following steps could give you the tools you need to kick that carb addiction for good.

Steps like…

Eat the right breakfast

Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism in the morning and provides vital nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and iron. People who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight than those who skip breakfast. Avoid sugary cereals, white bread and sugary muffins that will cause a spike in your blood sugar levels. Instead, choose complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly such as porridge oats, low-sugar muesli and wholegrain or granary bread. Add mushrooms and tomatoes to granary toast for an even healthier start to the day!

Don’t forget about protein

Protein is pretty damn important. One of the biggest reasons people overeat is because of a lack of protein in their diet. Eating protein makes us feel full. So try and include, fresh fish, legumes, nuts, eggs or grains in some part of every meal. Your stomach (and hips) will thank you.

Eat the right foods often

Eat little and often. You’ve probably heard this quite a bit, but it’s the essence of a good diet. Three big meals a day is not the way to go. Aim to eat every 4 hours to keep your energy levels up and prevent snacking on unhelpful foods. Long gaps between meals can lead to you reaching for high-sugar and high-fat foods. Include plenty of protein and complex carbohydrates (as opposed to those pernicious simple ones) and you are on to a winner.

Make a plan

This one’s a little more open but it’s equally important. Don’t just jump headfirst into a new diet without having any kind of plan whatsoever. You’ll fail. Big time. Map out the foods you are going to eat beforehand and make sure they are available to you. The worst thing you can do is get hit by a food craving at 11.02am and the only sustenance available to you is the snack machine in the canteen. Buy your food in advance and make sure it’s good food. Do this and it will make it so much easier for to keep to your plan.

Post by Kevin Forde

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About the author:
Kevin Forde writes about things, some of which are funny, some which are serious and some which are unintentionally neither.
This has led him to write about all sorts of things, from sports and fitness-related topics to music and film. He currently works as a Content Strategist for ZenithOptimedia.

Sources:

http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000698

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/aging/senior-health-lifestyle/low-carb-diets-seniors2.htm

7 tips on how to walk yourself happy

We all have some fitness goals, or at least I would hope we all have them, if you don’t you know deep down inside you should. For me it is to walk more. I love to walk, not because I have to or because my dogs need me too… I want to walk more for myself; to increase my fitness level, to lose some weight, to improve my health and well being and what’s more to help me relax.

Walking is not difficult and it doesn’t require a lot of special preparation. All you need is some comfortable clothing, a pair of good shoes, some basic knowledge on what to do and what not to do, time and willingness. It might seem like a lot but it really is not!

Walking has a lot of benefits. It is free, it doesn’t require any special accessories, it is not weather depending, it can be achieved in any terrain and it doesn’t have an age limit. It is something we do naturally so why not walk yourself happy?

I have a few tips for new comers who want to start their journey into walking as a mean of improving their well being.

1. Get some good shoes and the correct clothing

This doesn’t mean breaking you bank balance. You probably do not need anything else than that which you most likely already own. All you really need is a pair of good comfortable trainers / walking / running shoes and some comfortable clothing. You do not have to walk in a fancy branded tracksuit, you do not need the latest model shoes, but you do need something which will fit you well and something which will be really comfortable (no pants too loose which will drop down every few steps or too short t-shirt which will come up every 2 minutes).

2. Warm up

It should only be necessary to warm up for about 5 minutes before the serious walking, in time when you start to increase the speed and distance on your walks then you can dedicate a little more time to increasing flexibility. Try to do some of the following:
Forward leg kicks – use a pole or tree for balance and swing your right leg in front of you and then behind you, swapping to your legs after 10 kicks.
Ankle turns – Stand on one leg and rotate the ankle of the raised leg, do ten circles in each direction and then change legs.
Toe point – stand on one leg and point the toe on the raised leg, then flax it. Repeat 10 times then swap legs.
Arm swings – stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with your arms straight out beside you parallel to the ground. Keep your lower body immobile and swing your arms from side to side through a full range so that you end up looking over each shoulder.
Arm circles – hold your arms straight out to your side, parallel to the ground. Make small circles going backwards, gradually getting larger and larger. Then change direction.

3. Posture

In order to minimize any muscle pain we all should try to keep a close attention to our posture whilst walking, making sure we are getting it right – keep your shoulders back and relaxed and hold your head up, with your eyes looking forward. It’s also a good idea to hold your tummy in and tighten your buttocks.

4. Speed and distance

This is the beauty of walking – there is no speed and distance set in stone. You can walk 5 minutes or you can walk for 45 minutes, it is all up to you. What is important is to just start walking at a speed that suits you, nice and easy. Then everyday you should either increase your speed or the distance travelled a little. Remember if you want to speed up – increase number of the steps you take, not the length of your stride. A good practise is to change the speed at which you walk – make a few minutes of a really fast march and then just walk for the next few and if you are feeling up for it repeat it again. Try and go out walking every day and, if the pace feels ok for you then add 5 minutes to your walk every time, until you’ve covering the distance you’re happy with. If you’re walking to lose some weight, then aim for 45-60 minutes of brisk walking at least 5 days a week.

5. Cool down

It is worth to finish our whole walking session with a little cool down. Just a few stretches to relax legs muscle and relax our back should do the trick. This will help prevent any unnecessary muscle pains. Repeating the warm up exercises from above will aid this process.

6. Eat /drink right

In the 2 hours after you exercise, your muscles are doing most of their replenishing and will need refuelling – the optimum meal post-workout should include a mixture of protein and carbohydrate. Also do not forget about water, staying well hydrated is very important especially if you are off for a long walk on a hot sunny or even warm day.

7. Keep a diary

Keeping good notes on the time and distance covered will help you with future planning of your training sessions. Getting a reliable pedometer might be a good idea. We should be aiming for the goal of 10,000 steps a day; apparently this can be counted as an active lifestyle 🙂

So my aim for the spring / summer is to walk more. I would love for you to join me in this challenge.

Let’s walk ourselves happy!

Who is with me?

* This post was written in collaboration with Expert Panel from SportsShoes. I received an incentive in the form of running kit to help me achieve my fitness goal.

XLS Medical Fat Binder – Day 1

Thanks to Spreaditfast and Pharmacy2u today I am starting my journey with XLS Medical Fat Binder.

I received two months supply of these tablets, so I will keep you updated on my progress.

Today is day 1.

I measured and weighed myself and promised to watch what I am eating. I was never great with diets, simply because I could never stick to any routine, but I like what XLS has to offer, so I hope to see some results.

So what is XLS Medical Fat Binder?

According to product details stated on the website:

XLS-medical fat binder is a scientifically proven innovative weight management product tailored to help you achieve your own desired weight loss with a healthy body mass index (BMI). With a healthy BMI you can overall improve your health and reduce the risk of any long term illness. XLS is designed to compliment your lifestyle to help you become a healthy eater and maintain your weight loss, as healthy eating is the foundation of weight management. With the help of XLS you will be able to reduce the absorption of calories from Fat and Carbohydrates and manage your appetite while you enjoy your meal and XLS can be taken discreetly so no one will know you are taking XLS.

XLS medial fat binder is made with the clinically proven fat binder, Litramine and essential fat soluble Vitamins. XLS is clinically proven to bind dietary fats before it replenishes the body with fat soluble Vitamins. XLS is an effect weight management tool that helps you to reduce more weight than dieting and exercise alone thus proving to be a successful aid to your weight loss. XLS does not have any nasty side effects as reported to happen with other slimming products.

XLS fat binder is a certified medical device product for the treatment and prevention of excess weight and general weight management. XLS uses Circadin technology to facilitate a sequential release of first Litramine and secondly fat soluble vitamins. Firstly the fibre complex Litramine binds readily with fat from food and becomes a large fat fibre complex. As the fat fibre complex is too large to be absorbed in the small intestine, it is eventually excreted from your body. After the fat binding phase, the essential fat soluble Vitamin A,D and E are released and absorbed in the body. This optimizes the availability of fat soluble vitamins for absorption by your body.

Directions:

Take 2-3 tablets with liquid immediately after each main meal. Do not exceed 6 tablets daily.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Litramine, a Patented Fibre Complex of Organic Plant Source (Prickly Pear) Excipients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate Dehydrate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Chlorophyllin

Other Ingredients: Vitamin A-Acetate (Retinol), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) and Vitamin E-Acetate (Alpha-Tocopherol)

Wish me luck!

* Product was provided by Pharmacy2u via Spreaditfast free of charge for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this review are honest and my own .

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