Why Protein & Fat Work Better Than Drugs for Appetite Control & Fat Loss Nutrition for Fat Loss & Hormone Balance 💊 What the Weight Loss Drugs Do You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. They work by mimicking a hormone that: - Slows digestion - Suppresses appetite - Helps some people lose 15% or more of their weight But… 🚨 Many users report serious side effects: - Nausea - Vomiting - Stomach pain - Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) - Long-term gut damage - Muscle wasting/loss (rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) That’s not the sustainable, feel-good path we want for your fat loss journey. ✅ What We Teach Instead in FitnHealthy Forever Use food as medicine.Especially: Protein + Healthy Fats. Because these two nutrient groups naturally do the same thing those drugs aim to do —without the side effects. HOW Protein & Fat Suppress Appetite Naturally Let’s break it down: 1. Slows Digestion — Naturally - Protein and fat stay in the stomach longer than carbs - This delays how fast food exits the stomach - Which = Longer-lasting fullness 2. Regulates Appetite Hormones - Protein increases GLP-1 (yes, the same one the drug mimics!) - Also boosts PYY (another satiety hormone) - Lowers Ghrelin, the “I’m hungry” hormone→ You naturally feel full and satisfied longer 3. Balances Blood Sugar - Eating protein + fat slows the spike from carbs - Prevents crashes, mood swings, and binge eating→ Keeps your energy stable for hours 🚫 Why This Is Better Than Drugs - You don't have a Drug Deficiency 🤣 💪 Real-Life Example for Women 40+ Instead of: a slice of toast(sugar) with jam (sugar), with oatmeal (sugar), with Milk (sugar) & Orange juice (sugar) …Try: 2 eggs cooked in olive oil + ½ avocado + leafy greens You’ll feel: - Full for 4–5 hours - Fewer cravings later in the day - More mental clarity - Less need to snack or binge at night (Post in Comments Below): “What’s one meal I can upgrade this week with more protein + fat to feel full longer?”

Should I be worried about Cholesterol in my daily Nutrition plan? One of our "Students" in the FitnHealthy Forever SKOOL Community was sharing a recipe with a cup of egg whites, one whole egg, some turkey bacon and spinach. Looked amazing and I'm sure it tasted amazing too. There could be many reasons WHY there was only one Yolk and mostly egg whites, so I asked. The reason given was a concern about eating too much dietary fat (potentially leading to high cholesterol?) and how it might affect overall Health. The dreaded "you have high cholesterol" Attached you'll find a lengthy description that addresses many factors including. Dietary cholesterol Where did the fear of cholesterol come from? What are the many roles of cholesterol? How does the body compensate if Your reduce cholesterol? How does blocking cholesterol with a statin drug potentially affect the body? What's the real problem around most of the debilitating dis-eases in the body? and of course - What are some possible Solutions?

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But I only had ONE of my friend's french fries - is that OK? 1 French fry = 1 cigarette in terms of toxic load You decide...... The Role of Seed Oils in Inflammation and Visceral Fat Accumulation Seed Oils (aka Vegetable Oils / Linoleic Acid) Are Harmful Fats: - These oils are unstable due to their high number of double bonds in their chemical structure. - More double bonds mean they oxidize faster when exposed to oxygen, becoming rancid and inflammatory. - This process is compared to a car rusting in the sun — inside the body, these oils essentially "rust" your cells. Impact on Health: - Consuming seed oils creates inflammation in cell membranes. - This blocks fat-burning hormones, leading to accumulation of visceral fat. - They’re found in 80% of the U.S. food supply. Long-Term Presence in the Body: - The half-life of these oils is 680 days — meaning it takes nearly 2 years for half of them to leave your body even if you stop consuming them. - Fasting and ketosis may help accelerate their removal. - Eating cooked vegetable oils daily for 28 years has an 86% risk of developing cancer or heart disease vs. 16% risk for smoking 2 packs of cigarettes daily for 28 years. - One study shows that 5 oz of French fries cooked in vegetable oil produce aldehydes comparable to smoking 25 cigarettes. - This equates to 1 French fry = 1 cigarette in terms of toxic load. List of Inflammatory Vegetable Oils to Avoid: - Canola oil (rapeseed oil), corn oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, rice bran oil, grapeseed oil, refined peanut oil, and even (rancid) fish oil in some cases. Healthier Alternatives (More Stable Fats): - These contain fewer or no double bonds, making them more stable and less inflammatory. - Examples: coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, butter, ghee, beef tallow, duck fat, and lard (from organic, pastured pigs). Dining Out Tip: - Most restaurants (even upscale ones) cook with vegetable oils.

Bulging body fat not budging? Trying everything and its STILL not shrinking? Think greek yogurt, blueberries, and granola is the best breakfast for weight loss? THINK AGAIN!!!😏 Shorts season in near are you ready for it? Learn my 3 top secrets to shrinking fat cells tomorrow at our group coaching call 1230 PM PST (Vancouver time)/330 PM EDT (Toronto time) PS Learn why Greek Yogurt may NOT be as healthy as you think! Join us Monday April 28th here https://zoom.us/j/94358422843?pwd=xB13nkwT33PqYkbRxCstl9QY5pkaOn.1