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Copyright 2010 Ori Hofmekler All rights under International and Pan-American Copyright conventions. Published in the United States by: Warrior Diet LLC No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews. WARNINGDISCLAIMER This book is for reference and informational purposes only and is in no way intended as medical counseling or medical advice. The information contained herein should not be used to treat, diagnose or prevent any disease or medical condition without the advice of a competent medical professional. The activities, physical or otherwise, described herein for informational purposes, may be too strenuous or dangerous for some people and the reader should consult a physician before engaging in them. The author, writer and Warrior Diet, LLC shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this book.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION THE STUBBORN FAT SOLUTION PART I: THE PROBLEM Chapter 1: What is stubborn fat? Chapter 2: What are the underlying obstacles to burning off stubborn fat? What causes excess of estrogen in the body? What causes insulin resistance? The stubborn fat syndrome Where does stubborn fat accumulate? PART II: THE SOLUTION: Chapter 3: How to Prevent Excess Estrogen? Chapter 4: How to prevent insulin resistance? Chapter 5: How to prevent hypothyroidism? PART III: THE DIET PLAN 1. Food selection 2. Meal Layout / Sample Day 3. Supplement Layout Chapter 6: The Supplements / How do they work? How Estrogen Inhibitors Help Fight Stubborn Fat? How Cleansing Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? How Glycemic Optimizing Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? How Thyroid Supportive Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? Chapter 7: Eating Plans for Special Conditions I. A daily eating plan for athletes II. A daily eating plan for people who are obese III. A daily eating plan for insulin resistant or diabetic people IV. A daily eating plan for people with thyroid disorders Chapter 8: How to Continue with the Plan After Leaning Down Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions I. How to Combine Food? II. How to Design Your Meal? III. How to Incorporate Chocolate in Your Meal IV. Does it Matter How Much One Eats? V. Is it Possible to Get Results Without the Supplements? FINAL NOTE
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Introduction
The Stubborn Fat Solution is not a typical diet book. It focuses on one thing and one thing only how to get rid of stubborn fat tissues that refuse to let go. The book shows you what causes stubborn fat, how to eliminate it and how to ever avoid getting it back. You will learn how to remove one by one all the main underlying obstacles that have been prohibiting you from losing fat in the belly and other stubborn fat areas. Youll be guided what food to eat and what not to eat, what supplements to use and what to avoid; youll also be instructed how to combine food for successfully leaning down while enjoying your diet. The solution for stubborn fat is now in your hands. There are no more excuses!
Chapter 2: What are the underlying obstacles to burning off stubborn fat?
Three underlying obstacles prohibit stubborn fat from burning off: excess estrogen insulin resistance hypothyroidism.
Obstacle #1.
Excess estrogen
The most notable obstacle to burning off stubborn fat is the female hormone estrogen. When in excess, estrogen devastates the body (male and female alike) with fattening and sickening side effects, one of which is the buildup of stubborn fat tissues. Estrogen is a fat storing hormone that signals the fat cell to store fat rather than release it. Once it binds to its receptors in an estrogen sensitive fat tissue (such as in the belly), estrogen causes enlargement of the tissue while making it resilient to fat burning. Simply said, when estrogen is in excess, estrogen sensitive fat tissues become enlarged and stubborn.
What causes excess of estrogen in the body? Excess of estrogen occurs due to three major reasons: I. II. III. Inability of the liver to detoxify estrogenic substances Accumulation of estrogen mimicking chemicals in the body Aging which involves an increased ratio of estrogen over other hormones.
Obstacle #2.
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance is linked to elevated cortisol, central obesity, increased waist size and a pear shaped body.
What causes insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is caused by over consumption of refined carbs, elevated cortisol, nutritional deficiencies, a strained liver, physical inactivity and sleep deprivation. Lets review how these factors impair insulin and lead to formation of stubborn fat.
Refined Carbs Over-consumption of refined starch and sugarplaces pressure on the pancreas to overproduce insulin. Overspiking insulin (hyperinsulinemia) has shown to cause impairments in insulin receptors and a disrupted insulin activity. Under this condition the body becomes inefficient in converting carbs to energy, instead, carbs will be converted to triglycerides which will then be dumped into fat storing tissues. The consequences: undesirable fat gain, particularly in the belly and waist areas.
The Belly and waist Easiest to accept fat deposits Note that the belly and waist adipose tissues are the most biologically active fat tissues and the easiest to accept fat deposit. Excessive belly fat (with a pear shaped body) is associated with an increased risk for diabetes and
Elevated Cortisol Chronically elevated cortisol has shown to lead to insulin resistance and a substantial increase in belly and waist size as well as increased levels of circulating estrogen.
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A strained Liver A dysfunctional liver due to alcohol or chemical toxicity is a major contributor to insulin resistance and impaired fat metabolism.
Nutritional Deficiencies Deficiencies in essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals or essential fatty acids have been linked to insulin resistance, and impaired carbs metabolism.
Sleep Deprivation Evidence shows that chronic sleep deprivation causes insulin resistance, often with symptoms such as compulsive cravings for sweets, uncontrolled binging and fat gain.
Physical Inactivity Physical inactivity has been linked to increased prevalence for metabolic syndrome i.e. insulin resistance/diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
Obstacle #3.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) involves lowering of the bodys metabolic rate and a diminishing capacity to break fat storage for energy.
What causes hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is largely caused by thyroid suppressing drugs, environmental toxins and thyroid inhibiting food substances. Hypothyroidism is also a result of extreme low calorie diets and is more prevalent among women than men. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include a sluggish metabolism, sensitivity to cold, fatigue, lowering of the bodys temperature and an increased tendency to gain body fat.
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Notable thyroid inhibiting substances Thyroid inhibiting foods: soy products, cruciferous vegetables, parsnips, cassava and millet. Thyroid suppressing supplements: iodine and selenium. Thyroid suppressing toxins: petro-chemicals plasticizers, parabens, PCBs, industrial iodides, cobalt, flourine and cadmium. Thyroid inhibiting drugs: lithium, dulfonamides (diuretics), iodide (antiseptic), anti-histamines and phenylbutazone (anti-inflammatory).
The stubborn fat syndrome Excess of estrogen in the body causes a viscous cycle in which estrogen promotes the enlargement of fat tissues, which then produce more estrogen that in turn causes even more fat gain, and so forth. What makes this matter even worse is the combined effect of insulin resistance, chronic stress, liver congestion, low thyroid and exhausted adrenals, all of which are major contributing factors to the stubborn syndrome in men and women.
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Where does stubborn fat accumulate? Men typically suffer from stubborn fat gain in the belly and chest. Women usually gain stubborn fat around their hips, thighs, and butt. Some women have stubborn-fat tissues around their upper arms or entire legs.
The upcoming chapters will show you: How to prevent excess estrogen? How to prevent insulin resistance? How to prevent hypothyroidism?
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Preliminary studies indicated that natural estrogen inhibitors work best when combined together.
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Plant estrogens inhibitors triple action impact lowering estrogen receptor activity inhibiting the estrogen producing aromatase enzyme shifting estrogen metabolism to favor the beneficial estrogen metabolites (2 hydroxy estrogens) over the harmful metabolites (16 hydroxy estrogens)
2. Avoid consuming estrogenic foods and herbs. Avoid soy products and soy isoflavone Minimize intake of conventional meat and dairy. Minimize intake of non-organic produce Do not use licorice, clover, black cohosh, angelica or forskohlii supplements. Do not binge drink. Excessive alcohol intake promotes excess estrogen. Minimize beer consumption beer contains hops which is highly estrogenic. Minimize intake of omega-6 vegetable oils such as canola, corn, safflower, and soy, which have shown to induce estrogenic effects when not balanced with omega-3 oils (fish, flaxseed, hempseed oil).
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Alcohol & Stubborn Fat Excessive alcohol may compromise your livers ability to break down and detoxify estrogen substances. Renegade estrogens can then invade and pollute the blood circulation causing adverse symptoms like bloating, water retention and stubborn-fat gain. If these toxins remain unchecked, they may cause metabolic disorders and disease. The beer belly is a result of estrogenic fat deposit due to alcohol abuse as well as the estrogen promoting ingredient
3. Avoid plastics residues in foods, water, cosmetics and soaps. Certain compounds in plastic called plasticizers or parabens have been found to be highly estrogenic and carcinogenic. These can leach into water, milk, or foods that are packaged in plastic. As a general rule, if the food or water smells like plastic, stay away from it. Parabens are found in conventional cosmetics, soaps, cleaning detergents and household products. Check labels before purchasing products.
4. Detoxify your body daily. Cleanse your detoxifying organs the liver, kidneys and digestive tract with cleansing herbs on a daily basis. This will help alleviate the overall metabolic stress on the body and thus increase its capacity to neutralize harmful estrogenic substances.
5. Eat organic food if possible, to avoid estrogenic substances that are in our food supply, such as pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, found in non-organic produce, and hormones, which are found in conventional meats, poultry, and dairy.
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6. Increase intake of anti-estrogenic foods. Increase intake of estrogen balancing foods and spices. These include cruciferous vegetables cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and their sprouts, garlic, onion, omega 3 oil (hempseed, flaxseed), wild catch fish, organic dairy (from grass fed cows), all berries, all greens, Omega 3 EFA rich eggs from free range chickens, and the spices turmeric, oregano and thyme.
2. Minimize intake of refined carbs. Naturally minimize the glycemic index of your meals. Choose whole foods instead of processed refined food. Increase your intake of fibrous plant food. Minimize your sugar intake.
3. Switch your fuel sources from the higher glycemic grains to the lower glycemic nuts or legumes.
4. Avoid sugar laden protein products. Use only low glycemic protein products for physical conditioning and post exercise muscle recovery. After exercise the muscle becomes temporarily insulin resistant (with an impaired capacity to utilize sugar) due to muscle fiber microtrauma. Feeding the muscle with sugar laden protein after exercise will be counter-effective, adversely affecting muscle energy and insulin sensitivity. For a protein product that is low-glycemic and made with 100% natural and organic ingredients, see Warrior Whey.
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5. Use a 100% natural multivitamin, mineral and antioxidant supplement. Only 100% natural, food based vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help support your insulin and protect your cells and tissues against oxidative damage. Defense Nutritions Plant-Based Multi Vitamins are free of synthetic ingredients.
6. Follow a steady exercise routine. A comprehensive diet and exercise routine is the first defense against insulin resistance and stubborn fat gain. Exercise helps boost the metabolic rate, stabilize insulin, lower estrogen level, and reduce stress-related symptoms. However, avoid overtraining. Chronically overstressing your body may cause the opposite effect and also slow down your metabolic rate.
2. Do not use iodine and selenium supplements even though these minerals are essential, their supplements have shown to actually inhibit thyroid activity.
3. Avoid thyroid suppressing chemicals stay away from chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Avoid using cleaning products and cosmetics with petro chemical detergents or parabens. Do not drink fluorinated water, avoid exposure to
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4. Avoid extreme low calorie diets insufficient intake of calories has shown to suppress thyroid activity and lower the bodys metabolic rate by inhibiting conversion of the less active thyroid hormone T4 into the more active thyroid hormone T3.
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Summary
How to prevent stubborn fat:
1. Avoid estrogenic foods and herbs such as all soy protein products, soy isoflavones, conventional meat and dairy, omega-6 vegetable oilscanola, safflower, corn, and soy, as well as estrogen promoting herbs such as clover, licorice, black cohosh, coleus forskohlii, angelica and hops. 2. Supplement your diet with the following: plant estrogen inhibitors blood sugar optimizing herbs thyroid supportive herbs body cleansing herbs plant based vitamins
3. Minimize consumption of non-organic foods to avoid pesticides and petro chemical additives. 4. Avoid plastic packed foods. Do not eat or drink anything that smells or tastes like plastic. 5. Detoxify your body. Cleanse your liver, kidneys and digestive tract daily with cleansing herbs. 6. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Minimize beer intake. 7. Control your insulin; minimize intake of refined carbohydrates. 8. Do not use iodine and selenium supplements. 9. Avoid extreme calorie restrictions. 10. Follow a steady exercise routine.
By now youve learned how to deal with the three main obstacles to burning off stubborn fat. Lets review how to incorporate this knowledge in your diet plan.
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1. Food selection
Vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables / cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and their sprouts Onion and garlic and their sprouts Parsley Cilantro Basil All leafy greens Cucumber Celery
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Fruits: All berries Citrus Apples Papayas & mangos Kiwi Passion fruit Cherries Red grapes
Marine food: Wild catch fish / salmon, sable (fillet or naturally cured/smoked), cod, halibut, flounder, sole, tilapia, sardines Seafood including shrimps, lobster and crab
Dairy: Grass fed cows whey Organic grass fed cow cheese (preferably from brown Swiss cows or Jersey cows) Organic goat or sheep cheese
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Meat (optional): Skinless organic chicken (preferably free range) Grass fed beef
Oils: Flaxseed oil Hempseed oil Raspberry oil (not easily accessible) Olive oil (extra virgin, first cold pressed)
Beverages: Coffee (freshly ground, not decaffeinated) Green tea (not decaffeinated) Black tea
Sweeteners: Stevia
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Lohan
Mid-day Bowl of berries Warrior Whey whey mix (15g 20g protein)
Lunch (optional) Green salad (optionally with olive oil & lemon juice) Boiled or poached eggs (1-2)
Late afternoon
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Protein: Fish (wild catch) broiled, grilled, poached or cooked in tomato sauce Or Eggs (boiled or cooked in tomato sauce) 4-12 whites / 2-4 yolks Or Seafood (poached, cooked in tomato/curry sauce, or grilled) (tomato sauce combine fresh tomatoes, shallots, garlic, tomato paste, vegetable broth, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil in water, cook for 20 minutes) (tomato/curry sauce add curry or turmeric to the tomato sauce recipe until reaching desired flavor).
Fuel food: Carbs: Legumes, lentils or beans with cilantro or parsley on top. or Humus Grains (optional): corn kernels, wild/brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, barley, or oats or Bulbs butternut squash, pumpkin or yam (Beans presoaked, prewashed, cooked in water or vegetable broth with garlic, onion, oregano) (Humus garbanzo beans with sesame tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice)
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Fat: Nuts almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts; Seeds pumpkin, hemp seeds * Do not combine nuts with grains Oil: EFA omega 3 oil (hemp seed or flaxseed oil) or naturally smoked wild catch fish Extra virgin, first cold pressed olive oil
Late night Grass fed cows whey mix (Warrior Whey/1 serving) Berries (if there wasnt fuel food, grains or nuts in the evening meal)
Vegetables/Protein/Warrior Whey The panacea for losing fat The combination vegetables/protein/Warrior Whey (grass fed cows protein mix) is a panacea for losing fat. Regardless to all diet theories and fancy programs, the above combination always works to burn off excess fat. If you experience a setback or if things become complicated (as they often do), all you need to do is to incorporate this simple and effective fat busting formula and it will never fail.
Notes: Oils for dressing and flavor: olive oil, flax or hemp ok
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Adjust the amount of protein and fuel food according to your level of physical activity and lean body weight (Maintenance: 1g protein/kg of lean body weight) Eat one protein source per meal, this way youll learn what protein foods benefit you and what to avoid Do not combine carb fuel (grains, potatoes or yams) with fat fuel (nuts or seeds) in your meal Monitor what fuel foods allow you to lose fat and in what amounts. This way youll know what food and how much of it can be used as a primary fuel in your main meal. Avoid meat in the first two weeks of the plan to enhance detox Be creative. Try to incorporate items from the recommended food selection in your own recipes. Avoid white vinegar To maximize fat loss, try using Warrior Whey as a substitute to fuel foods (grains, yams, potatoes or nuts).
3. Supplement Layout
The following supplement layout is designed to help your body remove toxins, optimize blood sugar, enhance thyroid activity and burn off stubborn fat.
Upon wakeup: Cleansing: Livafect / Liver cleansing formula (1 serving) KidnX / Kidney cleansing formula (1 serving) DigestX / Digestive tract cleansing probiotics formula (2 tabs)
Mid morning Insulin support Glycozin / Glycemic optimizing formula (1-2 servings)
Afternoon Protein/immuno support Warrior Whey / Grass fed cows whey protein mix (1 serving/2 scoops)
Notes: You can divide the vitamin dosages (1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon) All herbs and vitamins are food based and digestive friendly and can be taken on an empty stomach Have 1/2 serving of Warrior Whey before your workout Have 1 serving of Warrior Whey for muscle recovery after your workout You can use Warrior Whey as a healthy protein snack to curb sweet cravings You can have Warrior Whey as a safe desert (instead of carb or fat fuel foods)
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Mid morning Berries (1 bowl) or Organic plain yogurt (nonfat, 8 oz) or Warrior Whey (1 scoop) Plant Based Multivitamins (1/2 serving) Lunch time (optional) Salad with 1-2 boiled eggs or 1oz cheese on top Mid afternoon EstroX (1 serving) Amla Berries Vitamin C (1 serving) Late afternoon Warrior Whey (pre-workout/1 scoop; post-workout/2 scoops)
Athletes can use an additional serving of Warrior Whey an hour later
Evening/main meal Glycozin (optional, 20 minutes before meal) Salad green leafy vegetables with sliced onion & olive oil Sliced avocado or guacamole Salsa (no vinegar) Cooked or refried beans (no cheese) Steamed broccoli with garlic and shallots Grilled, poached, broiled or cooked fish Goat cheese (1-2oz) on top of salad or fish (optional) Corn kernels (optional) or Almonds (optional) or Warrior Whey (optional) Late night snack (optional) Warrior Whey (1-2 scoops) and/or Berries (if the meal didnt include fuel foods) Notes: Do not combine corn with almonds You can substitute corn with beans or other grains You can substitute almonds with other nuts or seeds
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Omega-3 oils are most critical estrogen balancing agents, counteracting the estrogen-promoting effects of omega-6 vegetable oils. Omega-3 oils antagonize estrogen receptors positive tumor cells, and so does CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a fatty compound which is derived from milk fat, found abundantly in aged cheese and whey from grass-fed animals. CLA is also a natural component in human milk. Both omega-3 oils and CLA seem to exert anti-estrogenic and anti-cancerous effects in a similar manner.
Other estrogen inhibitors, including the polyphenols curcumin from turmeric and resveratol from grapes, were found to work together as potent antioxidant, anti-estrogenic, anti-cancerous agents and cancer cell destroyers.
When combined together and applied in sufficient amounts, natural estrogen inhibitors can help counteract the fattening and sickening effects of excess estrogen in the body and thus help allow the breakdown and removal of stubborn fat.
How Cleansing Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? One of the reasons for excessive body fat gain is the accumulation of chemical toxins in fat tissues. Some of these chemicals are called hormonal disrupting
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substances, also known for their shattering effects on the bodys ability to regulate its own weight. The high concentrations of hormonal disrupting chemicals (including estrogen mimicking substances) in fat tissues have been regarded as a major contributing factor for the current epidemic of obesity among adults and children. Accumulated toxins first impact is on the liver. The liver works as a filter organ which under normal conditions can neutralize chemical toxins and estrogenic substances, preventing them from reaching the circulation. However, bad diets, industrial pollution, chemicals in food and excessive alcohol overwhelm the liver and lower its capacity to break down and neutralize toxins, which at this point creep into the bloodstream. In a desperate attempt to avoid systemic toxicity and protect its vital organs from oxidative damage, the body dumps circulating toxins into fat tissues and joints, which then consequently become inflamed and enlarged.
The most effective way to naturally detoxify the body from harmful fattening and sickening substances is through diet and herbal cleansing. Note that all vegetables and fruits have a profound detoxifying effect when ingested on an empty stomach, out of which the most potent detoxifiers are greens and berries. For best results, it is recommended however to use cleansing herbs. A total body detox requires the cleansing of the bodys detoxifying organs the liver, the kidneys and the digestive tract. Each of these organs requires its own specific cleansing herbs.
In Summary Detoxification counteracts tissue swelling and fat gain For best results, detoxify your liver, kidneys and digestive tract with cleansing herbs daily
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How Glycemic Optimizing Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? Certain herbal extracts have shown to support insulin, optimize blood sugar and help restore a healthy metabolism along with the capacity to break down fat storage for energy. Following are notable glycemic optimizing herbs and their respective mechanisms of action:
Shilajit (asphaltum gum), regarded as the panacea of herbal toning, shilajit contains a special matrix of nutrients and trace minerals including fulvic acid, humic acid, hippuric acid and benzo flavons, all of which now become a major subject of interest by contemporary botanical medicine due to their unique metabolic rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and glycemic optimizing properties. Shilajit has been traditionally used for body healing, rejuvenation and weight loss. Gynema sylvestre indicated for its anti-diabetic, hypoglycemic properties, gynema extract has shown to mimic insulin actions, help support carb utilization and optimize blood sugar, while supporting pancreatic functions. Gynema slyvestre has been largely used by athletes for enhancing athletic performance and making weight. Cinnamon contains methyl hydroxyl chloride polimer (MHCP), a potent insulin mimicking compound which upgrades cellular glucose uptake and energy utilization preventing insulin resistance and related side effects. Tinospora cordifolia traditionally used as a general tonic, anti-diabetic aid. Tinospora cordifolia has shown to lower blood sugar and increase glucose tolerance, it also has shown to support adrenal activity which is essential for the breakdown of fat storage for energy. Fenugreek seeds clinical studies indicate that fenugreek seeds help treat blood sugar and lipid disorders. Due to its hypoglycemic properties,
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fenugreek helps improve glucose and energy utilization, possibly via the insulin receptor. Cumin seeds works as a co-factor in promoting nutrients absorption. Cumin seeds stimulate production of prostaglandins E1 known for their anti-inflammatory, glycemic optimizing, thyroid enhancing and weight loss supporting properties.
How Thyroid Supportive Herbs Help Burn Off Fat? The thyroid hormone plays a key role in regulating energy utilization and body weight. It also works as a catalyst in hormonal actions that build muscle and burn fat. Thyroid disorders have been associated with hormonal disruptions, muscle wasting and undesirable fat gain. Thyroid supportive herbs have been used traditionally to help sustain thyroid health, prevent metabolic impairments and undesirable weight gain. Following are notable thyroid supportive herbs and their properties:
Commiphora mukul (10% guggulsterones) derived from the mukul tree, commiphoras active ingredient guggulsterone Z has shown to induce thyroid stimulating activity, apparently by promoting increased iodine uptake and increased production of thyroid hormones. Both guggulsterones E and Z have shown to possess lipid lowering properties, causing decreases in serum triglycerides and cholesterol while increasing the level of HDL (good cholesterol) over LDL (bad cholesterol). A high ratio of HDL/LDL is an indication for a good state of health, with a lower risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disorders and related diseases. Guggulsterone containing supplements have been popular among athletes and dieters for performance enhancement and weight reduction, respectively. Shilajit (asphaltum puniabiunum) regarded as the body tonic panacea, shilajit has been used traditionally for restoration and rejuvenation of the
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bodys metabolism. The herb contains a unique composition of nutrients with proven effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, metabolic balancing properties. Shilajit has been traditionally used to help support athletic performance and weight loss. Milk thistle known for its liver supportive properties, milk thistles active ingredient silymarin has been reported to have protective effects on the liver and to greatly improve its function. Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair liver damage due to chemical toxicity or medications. Liver damage and accumulated toxicity have been linked to metabolic impairments and thyroid disorders. Milk thistle works as a great cofactor in supporting detoxification, lipid metabolism and thyroid activity. Bacopa known for its energy boosting, cognitive enhancing properties, bacopa has been traditionally used as a neuro-protective substance that increased cognitive ability. Recent studies confirm that bacopa yields cognitive enhancing effects with improved reaction time and memory. Bacopa contains nutrients that have also been shown to yield antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, metabolic enhancing effects. These mechanisms of action make bacopa a great cofactor in preventing thyroid disorders caused by accumulated mental and physiological stress.
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Mid-morning: One fruit or a bowl of berries and/or Warrior Whey/Whey Mix (1 serving) Supplements: EstroX (1 serving) Thyrolyn (1 serving) Plant Based Multivitamins (1 serving)
You may need to increase your vitamin dosage to support your muscles extra demand for essential nutrients.
Lunch: Clear soup Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, peppers, onion, cucumber, sprouts
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Salad dressing: olive oil and lemon juice Hard boiled eggs / 1-2 (optional)
At any time you can substitute your lunch with a bowl of fruits or Warrior Whey
Afternoon: Yogurt / plain, non-fat or Warrior Whey (1 serving) Vegetable juice / fresh squeezed (optional) Supplements: EstroX (1 serving) Thyrolyn (1 serving)
Evening/Dinner: Salad (preferably eaten first), salad dressing (olive oil and lemon juice) Steamed vegetables (lots of crucifers, such as broccoli, cauliflower or Brussel sprouts, zucchini, carrots, okra, Shitake mushrooms, onion)
Ideally, your meal should include the colors green, orange and red
Protein: Fish (8-16 oz) or Organic chicken or turkey (8-16 oz) or 6-12 Eggs / 2-3 yolks, respectively EFA: Flaxseed or hempseed oil (1-3 tbs) Or Naturally smoked wild catch fish (1-2 oz)
You can add a small amount of goat or sheep cheese on top of fish or egg dishes. Try to rotate between protein choices (1 choice per meal) Take a 20 minute break after the vegetable/protein part of the meal. This will help promote a sense of satiety. If you feel satisfied after the 20 minute break, do not force feed yourself. If however youre still hungry continue eating with the following options:
Fuel food:
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Have carb fuel food such as corn kernels, rice, barley or oats (1-3 bowls, depending on your level of physical activity) or Have fat fuel food such as almonds or pistachios (1-3 handfuls depending on your level of physical activity) or Warrior Whey/Whey Mix (1-2 servings) and/or Fresh berries (1 bowl)
Do not mix grains and nuts Do not mix berries with grains or nuts Adjust the amount of fuel food to grant a steady fat loss progress
Late night snack Warrior Whey (1 serving) Berries (1 bowl) if no carbs or fat fuel food was eaten
Notes:
You can chew the Warrior Whey powder directly from the canister. Chewing involves saliva activity which enhances digestibility and may promote faster satiety. Athletes should incorporate Warrior Whey as a daily protein snack, a desert and/or a late night treat to increase amino acids and immuno supportive nutrients intake for preventing muscle wasting while on a weight reduction diet. Additional recommended supplements for athletes: Virilman / natural testosterone support Muscle & Body Recovery / inflammatory relief and muscle recovery
II. A daily eating plan for people who are obese Morning: Water
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Bowl of berries Coffee of tea, no sugar added Supplements: Livafect, KidneX, DigestX (1 serving each) Amla Berries Vitamin C (2 servings) Plant Based Multivitamins (1 serving) EstroX (1 serving) Glycozin (1 serving)
Insulin resistant individuals should substitute fruits with Warrior Whey
Mid-morning: One fruit (or a bowl of berries) or Warrior Whey (1/2 1 serving) Supplements: EstroX (1 serving) Thyrolyn (2 servings)
Lunch: Clear soup Salad: Mixed greens possibly with onions and sprouts Salad dressing: olive oil and lemon juice (sparingly)
At any time you can skip lunch and substitute it with berries or Warrior Whey
Afternoon: Vegetable juice (optional) or Warrior Whey (1 scoop) Supplements: EstroX (1 serving/optional) Thyrolyn (1 serving)
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Evening/Dinner: Large salad/mixed greens, salad dressing (olive oil and lemon juice) Steamed or cooked vegetables (lots of crucifers, broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage, carrots, okra, shallots, garlic)
Eat raw and steamed vegetables as much as you can to nourish/cleanse your body and also promote satiety from feeling full
Wild catch fish (6-12 oz) or Organic chicken, white meat (6-12oz) or Eggs (6-12/2-3 yolks) EFA: Flaxseed or hempseed oil (1-2 tbs) or Smoked wild catch fish (1-1.5 oz) Fuel food: Beans or lentils or Warrior Whey
Notes:
Refrain from grains or nuts for the first week of the program. Obesity is largely associated with impaired carbs and fat utilization. After a couple of weeks of weight loss, try incorporating 1 handful of nuts or a bowl of corn kernels and check how each of these fuel foods affect your progress. If any of these foods cause a setback, resume your diet without it.
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Supplements: Livafect, KidneX, DigestX (1 serving each) Amla Berries Vitamin C (2-3 servings) Plant Based Multivitamins (1 serving) Glycozin (2 servings)
Glycozin should be taken upon wake-up on an empty stomach
Mid-morning: Warrior Whey (1/2 serving) Supplements: EstroX (1-2 servings) Thyrolyn (1-2 servings)
Insulin resistant individuals can try adding carrots and beets to the juice and check how it affects their blood sugar 30 minutes after. If blood sugar rises above 100, refrain from carrot or beet juices.
Evening/Dinner: Salad/mixed greens possibly with sprouts, onion and pepper Salad dressing (olive oil and lemon juice, sparingly) Avocado/sliced or guacamole (1 avocado) Salsa Beans or lentils Olives (black or green, no vinegar) Wild catch fish salmon, halibut, cod, mahi mahi or flounder (6-16oz) or Eggs (6-12/2-3 yolks)
Eggs can be boiled, poached or made as an omelet in organic tomato sauce/with no sugar added. Goat or sheep cheese (1-2 oz) can be added on top of salad, fish or egg dishes.
EFA: Flaxseed or hempseed oil (1-2 tbs) or Smoked wild catch fish (1-2 oz) Supplements Glycozin
Take Glycozin 20 minutes before dinner on an empty stomach
IV. A daily eating plan for people with thyroid disorders Morning: Water
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Bowl of berries or Warrior Whey (1 serving) Coffee of tea, no sugar added Supplements: Livafect, KidneX, DigestX (1 serving each) Amla Berries Vitamin C (2 servings) Plant Based Multivitamins (1 serving) Thyrolyn (2 servings) Glycozin (2 servings)
Mid-morning: Warrior Whey (1/2-1 serving) and/or Berries Supplements: EstroX (1 serving) Thyrolyn (1 serving)
Afternoon: Vegetable juice with carrots (optional) or Warrior Whey (1 scoop) Supplements EstroX (1 serving) Thyrolyn (1 serving)
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Evening/Dinner: Salad/mixed greens, onion, sprouts (with olive oil and lemon juice, garlic dressing) Steamed or cooked vegetables (zucchini, carrots, shallots, okra, tomatoes, garlic, string beans) Avocado or guacamole (1 avocado)
Minimize intake of cruciferous vegetables, kale and parsnips. These contain thyroid inhibiting substances.
Protein: Wild catch fish (8-16 oz) or Organic chicken, white meat (6-12 oz) or Eggs (6-12/2-3 yolks) EFA: Flaxseed or hempseed oil (1-2 tbs) or Smoked wild catch fish (1-1.5 oz) Fuel food: Beans or lentils Grains/corn kernels, barley or oats or Nuts/almonds or pistachios
If you have grains, mix them with beans in a ratio of 1/1 (1-2 bowls)
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2. In case of insulin resistance or diabetes: Avoid all fruits for the first few weeks of the program. Instead use Warrior Whey. Check your blood sugar 30 minutes after meals After a few weeks, if your blood sugar is below 100, try reintroducing berries and check how these affect your blood sugar. If your blood sugar is within the normal range, you can eat a bowl of berries during the a.m. hours a few times per week. 3. If you exercise regularly: Adjust your food intake to your level of physical activity At all times, follow the recommended diet regimen. Exercise will fail to benefit your fat loss if your diet is inadequate. Use Warrior Whey for muscle recovery after exercise If you lift heavy or exercise intensely for over 30 minutes, have 2 recovery meals (first within 30 minutes after workout, and second 1 hour later). This regimen may help retain and build up lean muscle while losing fat 4. In case of sweet cravings: Chew Warrior Whey powder slowly (1/2 1 serving). Warrior Whey contains nutrients (whey glycomacropeptides) which promote satiety. It is also a great tasting, naturally sweetened treat that can be effectively used as a safe substitute for sugar laden desserts, cakes or sweets.
Note: Sweet cravings are often a symptom of insulin resistance, low energy utilization and related sugar addiction. Over time, the compulsive need for sweet food may dissipate and youll be able to abolish this weakness that has been sabotaging your fat loss.
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1. Reintroduce one food item per day. 2. Do not reintroduce more than three food items per week. 3. When reintroducing food, start with small servings (such as 6 oz. of red meat or a small bowl-sized pasta or 2 slices of bread) and check how the specific reintroduced food affects your progress. If you notice any setbacks such as allergies, bloating or an undesirable weight gain, avoid eating this specific food. 4. To be on the safe side, incorporate 1-2 detox days in between the days of reintroducing foods. In detox days, eliminate meat, grains, potatoes and processed food. A sample week: Monday pasta, Tuesday detox, Wednesday meat, Thursday detox, Friday bread, Saturday detox, Sunday detox, etc. 5. Document your progress, write down a list of positive foods that fit your metabolism vs. a list of negative foods that are problematic. This personal database can help you make the right food choices and avoid fat gain rebounds in the long run.
Additional Adjustments:
If you havent noticed any problem with a food item, say chicken or pasta,
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you can gradually increase the amount that you eat and carefully adjust it according to your progress. You can try reintroducing two positive food items in your meal document how this affects you and adjust the amount that you eat according to your progress. Remember, it may be great fun to eat again your favorite foods, but do not take your diet for granted. Regardless to all the above guidelines and notes, your best choices are always unprocessed whole foods, lower on the food chain. Corn kernels are better than corn flour, raw nuts are superior to roasted nuts and an old fashioned oatmeal is better than instant oatmeal.
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Food Combining Guidelines DONT: Do not combine nuts with grains Do not combine nuts with sugar Do not combine grains with sugar Do not combine grain with alcohol Do not combine sugar with alcohol
II. How to Design Your Meal? In practical terms, always design your meal according to its most aggressive food component. For instance, if you are planning to have wine, recognize that wine is the most aggressive component of your meal and therefore should be combined accordingly with either vegetables and protein, or vegetables, protein and nuts. For example, wine and cheese is a better combination than wine and pasta.
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III. How to Incorporate Chocolate in Your Meal If you decide to have chocolate, have it with a protein/vegetables meal but do not have it after eating fuel food such as rice, pasta, bread or nuts.
IV. Does it Matter How Much One Eats? The amount that you eat is certainly a contributing factor. As long as your food intake is small, you may be able to get away even with wrong food combinations. If you have merely one little piece of dark chocolate after eating a handful of nuts, it may not affect your progress (unless youre insulin resistant/diabetic). Nonetheless, in case of a normal or a large food intake, food combining can make the difference between losing fat or gaining fat. Do not take any unnecessary risks, carefully plan your meal with the right food combinations give yourself the best chance to achieve your goals.
V. Is it Possible to Get Results Without the Supplements? You can follow the program based on grocery foods only and get fair results. Nonetheless, the solution for stubborn fat requires the maximum means to counteract the real causes behind this problem maximum rather than optimum. For that matter, a diet alone may yield optimum results but nevertheless may not be sufficient enough to provide all the great potential benefits you may get from incorporating the diet and supplements together.
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Final Note
The solution for stubborn fat requires discipline and common sense. Do not do things that dont make sense. Do not eat anything that tastes or smells bad. Do not force feed yourself. Do not try to collect different ideas from different diets and attempt to match them together this mute will never work.
You can find lots of information at www.warriordiet.com and www.defensenutrition.com. Join our forum, share you experience, learn from others.
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