A click of the mouse on Twitter and I met Lisa Moskovitz. Immediatly we connected and agreed to meet. We knew that  proper diet and fitness were the perfect marriage, one is not really effective without the other. The next week I was sitting in Lisa’s NYC office.  She is not only knowledgeable but beautiful inside and out. A short conversation and it became obvious that our goal is the same. Healthy Living Lifestyles. Lisa say’s it so very well ”stop dieting and start living” We believe in eachother and what we do. See what Lisa has to say and you will believe in her too. Please make sure to read to the very end as Lisa is offering a special offer! And besides you need to know how to contact her!

Not Another Diet Plan by Lisa Moskovitz

Are you one of the millions of American’s looking for a diet plan that actually works? You’ve probably tried everything from cutting carbs, to cutting fat, or maybe you have even cut back on eating completely. Sure, it probably worked for a short period of time until that one late night when you were home alone overwhelmed with stress, opened the freezer, pulled out the gallon of ice cream and never looked back. The truth is that without the proper meal plan tailored to meet your unique lifestyle, your specific needs and food preferences, the chances of rebound weight gain are high. A diet that is too restrictive or too hard to maintain when life gets in the way, simply will not work long-term.

Don’t lose hope yet! This program is a newly developed and emerging system that is geared towards helping you not only lose the weight but keep it off for good! With this high-fiber program, there is no plan B and there is no need to put off becoming your best possible self any longer. We combine the filling effects of fiber-rich foods with plenty of lean protein to transform your body into an all natural fat-burning machine. Whether you’re the busy mother/father of many, or the hard-working New Yorker who doesn’t have time to even take lunch breaks, this program will work for you. Here is how!

1. How Fiber Works:

• Fiber is a non-digestible zero calorie nutrient. It keeps us fuller on few calories for a long period time. At the same time, it acts as a natural cleanser and detoxifier ridding the body of toxins or substances that can decrease metabolism, lower energy levels and even cause lackluster hair and dull skin. A 2009 study in journal Appetite found that subjects who ate a high-fiber fruit such as an apple right before lunch consumed 15% fewer calories. Bottom line, the more fiber in your diet the easier it is to lose and keep the weight off for good while at the same time you have more energy as well.

• The best sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Among the fruits, raspberries rank the highest packing over 8 grams per 1 cup serving. Artichokes have up 6 grams of fiber per ½ cup making them the leader of the vegetables. Look at your food labels on whole grain products such as bread and cereals. If it says 5 grams of fiber or more per serving it’s a keeper!

• Quick tip: Choose high-fiber cereals for breakfast such as Fiber One with a whopping 14g of fiber per ½ cup serving. Instead of a sandwich for lunch, eat a big bulky salad full of high-fiber veggies such as artichoke, tomatoes, green beans and broccoli. Throw a fiber-packed apple in your bag so you have something healthy to eat while on the run.

2. Benefits of Lean Protein

• Most of us don’t get enough protein in our diets which can impact our weight less efforts. Lean protein is the one nutrient that makes our body work harder to digest. It also helps speed up metabolism by preserving lean muscle mass, which can decline with age. The less muscle we have the higher our risk for developing Osteoporosis or bone loss. Incorporating more protein into our diets will help our muscles strong while at the same time full and satisfied on fewer calories. A study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found those who ate higher protein diets consumed 441 fewer calories per day. This translates to a 10 pound weight loss in just 2 months!

• Choose lean cuts of meat such as filet mignon, boneless/skinless chicken or turkey breast, all types of seafood, egg whites and low fat dairy products such as cheese or Greek Yogurt. Seafood such as salmon, tuna and sardines are exceptional sources of lean protein as they also provide heart-protecting Omega-3’s that also help treat inflammation seen with Arthritis and cognitive function that can decline with age as well.

• Quick tip: Try to eat 3-6 ounces of protein at every meal. If you’re a male then aim for 6 ounces and if you’re a female stick to 3-4ounces which is about the size of your blackberry or Iphone. Swap regular yogurt for Greek yogurt which has twice the protein and half the amount of fat-storing carbs.

Let’s face it sticking to any meal plan can be tough as life will always get in the way. The trick is to find a plan that will work with you in times of stress not against you. Stop dieting and start living! You don’t have to sit at home with frozen meals or pass on social outings with family or friends. Instead you can learn how to navigate any New York restaurant menu with confidence and ease while enjoying a nice glass of wine with dinner at the same time.

Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian and Certified in the state of New York.  After successfully completing a 12-month intensive dietetic internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nations leading hospitals, Lisa quickly found her passion in providing one-on-one, private nutrition counseling. With experience counseling clients with a variety of different medical conditions and backgrounds as well as exposure in the media, Lisa acquired the necessary tools and skills to recently develop her own innovative nutrition counseling program. This system is a cutting-edge strategy for sustainable weight loss and achieving ultimate long-term health goals. It works by combining 21st century, most up-to-date scientific research as well as a dietitian’s concrete understanding of how the body works to digest and utilize certain nutrients. Lisa discovered the quickest, safest and most current solution for permanent weight management. Most diet plans set you up for failure, as they quickly produce feelings of deprivation and force lifestyle changes. This revolutionary system sets you up for long-term success as it works to keep you satisfied and molds to fit your unique lifestyle At the same time it increases health and longevity while helping you look and feel your very best.

Email Nutrition@Moskovitz.Org today for more information on how you can get started on your journey towards looking and feeling your very best.

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Dr Joe says “Be in charge of your health. This is your starting point.” Dr Joe Kosterich is a Doctor that connects with you. He is one of the rare doctors that you will find actively on the internet talking about real life health issues and concerns. He has a major presence on both Twitter and Facebook. Get to know him, you will be so glad that you did.

Dr Joe Kosterich is a medical doctor , speaker and author. Prominent in the media he writes columns for newspapers and magazines and has regular radio and television spots. He is the founder of Dr Joe’s Do It Yourself Health.

Depressed Or A Bit Down –There Is A Difference  by Dr Joe Kosterich

It has been said that depression is the epidemic of the 21st century. Certainly the rates of diagnosis have increased over the last 10-15 years. Some claim that this is due to better recognition of the issue and that actual rates are unchanged. Others feel that we are collectively more depressed than in years gone by.

Figures from the USA show that the number of Americans prescribed an antidepressant doubled between 1996 and 2005 and that those being treated took more tablets. Yet there is nothing to show that the population is better off. In fact the suicide rate has risen.

It is interesting to note hat $1billion is spent each year on promoting anti depressants. Between 1999 and 2005 the amount spent on direct to consumer advertising nearly quadrupled.

When one looks at the definition of depression in the DSM4 (the psychiatry reference manual) there are a number of criteria, which need to meet for a diagnosis of depression. Some of these like a 5% change in weight are measurable; others like reduced concentration are subjective. There are 9 criteria 5 need to be present for at least 2 weeks and their needs to be an impact on the person’s ability to function either at work or socially.

This area is a touchy one. There are many people who feel bad, who have stress, who have issues that trouble them. These people may need some help or assistance to get through a difficult time. There seems to be a tendency to label many of this group as being depressed. The rise in prescriptions in part represents a reclassification of stress as depression. The two may overlap but are not the same.

The de-stigmatizing of mental health has been a good thing. Mental health issues are no less real than any other. However, it has also led people to feel that having a bad hair day is somehow the same as having depression. I am staggered by the number of people who feel that because they are facing challenges in their life; feel that they have got “a bit of depression”.

When “bad” things happen it is as normal to feel down, as it is to feel happy when “good” things happen. To feel down after a relationship breakdown or job loss is no more abnormal than to feel happy after winning a lottery. There is a range of human emotion and feeling-all of which are valid.

We need to be careful about medicalizing the human condition. Claims that three year olds can have depression demonstrate this tendency. Children, like adults can have emotional and behavioral problems and those problems need help. This is not the same as saying they have a medical illness requiring a drug.

It was Sigmund Freud, no less who in 1926 warned that if psychoanalysis fell into the hands of doctors that the human psyche and its nuances would be reduced to an illness to be treated. I suspect if he were alive today he would be horrified at how pharmacology now dominates the field of psychiatry.

Without the dark we could not understand light. We all have lessons to learn in our lives. It is from the hardest times that the greatest growth and learning’s come. Some people will need medication to get them through or at least started. For a reasonable number of people who are experiencing life’s “downs” the answer is more likely to lie in confronting and resolving the issues rather than in a tablet.

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Susan Sommers is a Pilates instructor in NYC  Upper Westside specializing in those 50+

Don’t we all want to create Optimum Health? Live a longer healthier life? Of course we do! Don’t we? That’s why today Dr. Lori Shemek is going to share with you 3 Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System.

 Dr. Lori Shemek is Founder and CEO of DLS HealthWorks where she actively helps her clients create successful weight loss and optimum health – at every level of health.  She is a Health Expert, Weight Loss Specialist, Speaker, and Author.   She also has successfully implemented Corporate Wellness Weight Loss Programs nationally.

Lori L. Shemek holds a Doctorate in Psychology, she is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a Certified Life Coach.
Dr. Shemek is a Health Expert for the #1 ABC Show “Good Morning Texas!”
She is also the show host for the Women’s Information Network Online on the Health & Fitness channel.  Her show is called “Creating Optimum Health!”
Lori  also Co-Authored the book “A Practical Guide On Aging Parents And Nutrition”

Now you know why, Lori was named one of the “Top Ten Health Experts On Twitter”  by Medicine and Technology Magazine, and why I am so very excited that she has agreed to be my Guest Blogger!

3 Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Good health is essentially the culmination of healthy lifestyle choices that result in the body functioning at peak level – the way it is supposed to function with energy, vitality, optimal physical performance, and resistance to illness and disease. 
The first step in creating better health is about taking care of yourself – first and foremost.  Protecting your health is a part of overall optimal health and It all begins with you.
There are several actions you can take to build your immunity naturally and help you and your family get through the cold and flu season.  Here are 3 top tips to boost your immunity:
1.  Add Some Sunshine.  Vitamin D may be the secret to avoiding colds, flu and much more.   Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening your defense system to better fight any invading viruses and bacteria.  Unfortunately, it’s also the No. 1 vitamin deficiency in Americans.  It is now thought that this could be one major reason for the increase in colds and flu during winter. 
One great source, besides sunshine are Vitamin D3 supplements..they are inexpensive and tiny.  Another superstar is Cod Liver Oil.   Both hold significant health benefits beyond just the immune system.
2.  Get Moving.  Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to boost the immune system.  Not only does exercise improve the circulation of white blood cells throughout the body, but it’s also been shown to increase the production of Natural Killer T Cells, essential for maintaining an optimum immune response. 
The amount of exercise required to obtain an immune boost is relatively low.  Twenty minutes of brisk walking 4-5 times per week has been shown to significantly improve the body’s immune response.
3.  ‘An Apple a Day…’ 
When it comes to fighting colds and flu, it’s essential to decrease your sugar intake.  If you do only one thing I’ve suggested here today – minimize or avoid sugar.  Sugar has devastating effects on the immune system, and the fact that Americans consume an average of 180 lbs of sugar a year spells bad news this time of year.  Not only does sugar increase the production of hormones that suppress the immune system, but refined sugar also needs micronutrients to be metabolized – because it’s a chemical.  These stored micronutrients, so vital for optimal health, become depleted.  Ensure your body is getting all the vitamins and minerals essential to fighting off colds and flu with fruits and veggies – they are packed with thousands of phytochemicals.
Don’t wait until your defenses are so low your body can no longer resist these nasty bugs!  By implementing these three tips, you can dramatically increase your ability to create optimal health all year long!

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Susan Sommers is a Pilates Instructor Upper Westside, NYC specializing in those 50+