Maintain - don't gain!!

 

December 2012

 

Welcome to our December campaign:

Maintain, don't gain!!

Research has shown that people can gain up to 2-3 kg during the December holiday period. 
A typical 'holiday' diet can consist of foods that are high in calories, fat, sugar and salt - and low in nutrients, fibre and water.  That can leave you feeling sluggish, bloated and low in energy. 

That is why most people, come January, feel they need a detox and a New Years resolution of a healthy diet.

This year CAN be different.  We will dedicate the next few weeks to ideas that will help you manage your weight, feel great, have lots of energy for the FUN month, AND still enjoy your holiday - you do not have to deprive yourself of a wonderful festive season at all!

TIP# 1:  Start every day the way you always do, and have your shake for breakfast.

The shake is:

• Low in calories  (+- 200 kcal per shake)
• Full of vital nutrients (everything you need as part of your RDA)
• Supplies you with energy
• Full of anti-oxidants (you will need them during all the festivities)
• Will help maintain your blood sugar and insulin levels, which will help with cravings, hunger, sustained energy.

It is the perfect fuel injection after a late night of 'festivities'

TIP# 2:  Drink lots of Thermojetics.  Start your day with a cup of HOT Thermojetics in order kickstart your day!

• Thermojetics is a great enhancer to help you burn fat.
• It contains 80% green tea which helps provide a general feeling of well-being
• It increases your energy
• It helps to curb and control your appetite
• It is a powerful anti-oxidant (you will need it during all the festivities)

You don't have to be boring at festive occasions, you can mix:

• Raspberry Thermojetics with Sprite Zero - we call it Herbalife Beer (you will see why when you mix it :-)
• You can also mix Thermojetics Original with "Brooks LOW-CAL squash".  I mix 500ml jugs full at a time - a lovely refreshing drink.
• You can mix Thermojetics Original with  50% Apple Juice 50% Water, add Mint Leaves for a lovely refresing beverage.     

 

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Below I have included the shake recipes.  You can have a delicious smoothy every morning - even while on the beach !!

Yummy Shakes   

It is so important that you enjoy and have fun with your shakes.  Be creative - find the way you like it most!

Print out these recipes and keep it in you kitchen together with your blender, Nutritional Shake Mix and Protein Supplement Powder!

 

You can use fresh or frozen fruits.  If you use fresh fruit, you will get a thinner consistency.  By adding ice cubes or frozen fruits you can get the consistency of an ice cream or a milk shake depending on how much ice you add.

 

Drink or eat your shake over a period of 15 minutes.  By eating slowly you allow your system to digest your shake, and you practice eating more slowly for other meals throughout the day.

 

Do not use milk if you are not used to drinking milk.  Most adults have a problem digesting the lactose in milk (lactose intolerant), and the effect of milk is weight gain, constipation, and or a runny tummy.   Soy milk is also a great alternative if you are lactose intolerant but like the consistency that milk gives you. 

 

USE 2 HEAPED TABLE SPOONS OF SHAKE POWDER FOR EACH SHAKE!!

 

Orange Mango Shake

 

2 T Vanilla / Strawberry Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

3/4 Cup Mango Chunks

1/2 Orange

250ml Water

Blueberry Shake

 

2 T Chocolate Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

250 ml water

1 cup berries (fresh or frozen)

1T vanilla yoghurt

3 ice cubes 

Banana Bread Shake

 

2 T Vanilla Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

250ml Soy Milk

1/2 banana

Dash of cinnamon, walnut flavoring & vanilla extract

3 ice cubes

Strawberry - Kiwi Shake

 

2 T Vanilla / Tropical Fruit Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

250 ml water

1 kiwi fruit

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/8 tsp lemon extract
3 ice cubes

Orange-Julius Shake

 

2 T Strawberry Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

100 ml orange or pineapple juice

250ml Water

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 ice cubes  

Cafe Mocha Shake

 

2 T Chocolate Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

125 ml Soy milk

125 ml Water

1/2 banana

2tsp coffee 

3 ice cubes 

Island Tropic Surprise

 

2 T Vanilla / Strawberry Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

100ml pineapple juice

150ml water

1/2 frozen banana

 3 ice cubes 

Cranberry Shake

 

2 T Strawberry Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

100 ml cranberry juice

150ml Water

1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)

2 T low fat yogurt (optional)

3 ice cubes  

Apple Pie Shake

 

2 T Vanilla Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

Small apple / 1 cup frozen apple slices

250ml water

Dash of each nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 ice cubes  

Chocolate Mint Shake

 

2 T Chocolate Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

100 ml water

150ml soy milk

Dash peppermint cordial

3 ice cubes

Breakfast Muesli Shake - for special occasions

 

2 T Vanilla Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

1 Shredded wheat biscuit

4 T muesli  

Yogurt Shake

 

2 T Shake - any flavour

1 T Protein Supplement Powder (if you are taking it)

Low fat yogurt (plain or fruit)

Fresh fruit

(dilute the yogurt with water for a  "yogi-sip" version) 

Toffee Choc

 

2 T Chocolate Shake

1 T Protein Supplement Powder

150 ml Soy milk

150 ml water

2 T toffee yogurt 

Add all ingredient to blender and blend until smooth.  If you do not have access to a blender - omit fresh or frozen fruit and only use liquids.  

Have fun & enjoy !!