Karly Randolph-Pitman knows the perils of sugar addiction.

Many may remember my talking about a wonderful ebook titled Overcoming Sugar Addiction. This wonderful free download was written by my friend Karly Randolph-Pitman and is loaded full of inspiration and information for freeing yourself from the sugar addict within. But sometimes information isn’t enough. Karly knows this and has started an online support program for those who need that extra help in shunning sugar for good.

This online program (including audio, timed emails, private forums, web based content, etc.) is structured around 12 weekly lessons, which can be tailored to your specific needs. Karly tells us “My program helps women retrain their brains so that they don’t need sugar to cope. It’s a proactive lifestyle change founded on souful self-care – mind-body-spirit practices – that give women tools to honor, love and care for themselves without turning to sugar or food. It heals overeating and sugar bingeing at the root and enables women to find sugar abstinence for greater health. This potent combination of support and new tools enables women to create new pathways, where they aren’t reaching for the candy bar or soda to manage through life.”

Ladies who have taken Karly’s coarse agree wholheartedly.

“Today, I’m celebrating 90 days sugar free! I’m unbelievably fortunate
and grateful to have been able to learn so much from you and for this
AMAZING community of women. You speak the truth that is within me…”
- Kaitlin

“I’ve lost 25 lbs simply from learning to
love myself in healthier ways. I have lost my taste for sugar. I don’t
enjoy sweets like I used to but I do have my moments of weakness. When
that happens I just forgive myself and get back on track. I am so
proud of myself for doing this!“ – Kathy, Vancouver.

Taking care of yourself is one thing, but learning to love yourself in the process can prove to be tricky. Karly has the solution for both and presents it in an understandable and usable manner. If you struggle with sugar addiction, you owe it to yourself to at least look into her course and see what it’s all about. It may be the best think you do for yourself this year.

As we approach those middle years, we realize things are changing. Some are no big deal. Most people can handle a little grey here and there. And those little noises your body makes when you get out of bed each morning –  nothing a little stretching can’t take care of, right? But what about that unexplained bulge starting to form around your midsection? Despite healthy eating and regular exercise, you may find you still have an unwanted spare tire. Doctors Mike and Mary Dan Eades have the solution for you.

Now let me just make something clear before I go any further. When I saw this book I was sure it wasn’t something that would be useful to me. Why? Because I’m 36 – hardly middled aged. I’m also an experienced low-carber. What could this book tell me that I haven’t read elsewhere?  And yet I was still interested in finding out what secrets this publication held. I am so glad I did. I’ve learned that the information in this amazing tome will help anyone, no matter their age. Not only did it jump start my weight-loss again, but my stomach is noticeably smaller than I could have believed was possible in such a short time.

In The 6 Week Cure the Eades spent a good deal of effort making sure we understand that there are two types of belly fat: SAT (subcutaneous adipose tissue) and VAT (visceral fat).  The VAT fat is an internal fat that crowds your organs. Not a good thing. So how do you know how much of that belly is SAT and how much is VAT? The 6 Week Cure gives you a way to determine that very thing. But they don’t stop there. They also give you the formula to ridding yourself of that dangerous visceral fat. I’ve always heard spot reducing was pretty much impossible, but after giving this method a try, I’m  a believer that, at least where my middle is concerned, it can be done.

You’ll also learn what a healthy waist-to-hip ratio is and why it’s important. You’ll learn all about fatty liver disease and how to deal with it. (Surprise! Fatty liver disease is not just for alcoholics!) The Eades teach us some mad abdominal exercises that are  so simple even I can do them,  but still very effective. And true to our usual great expectations of Mike and Mary Dan Eades, they load us up on helpful information that will improve our health in the process.

If you still feel like there is little this book can offer you, let me just say one word: Recipes. Seriously, they are worth the purchase price alone. My household has discovered so many great recipes from The 6 Week Cure that we now break out in fist fights over which to cook first. (Okay, not fist fights, but we do have victory dances and maybe stick out tongues out at the loser, in a mature and respectful way.)

My personal addiction right now from this book? The BLAT. What is the BLAT you ask? It’s a bacon, lettuce, avacado and tomato filling in an awesome dressing, then wrapped in a lettuce leaf.

My dinner a couple of evenings ago. Delicious, filling and healthy!

This and many more amazing recipes await you in The 6 Week Cure for the Middle Aged Middle.  I give this 4 thumbs up!  Both of mine, and I’m borrowing two from you guys since I don’t live near Chernobyl.

Disclosure

Santa is shocked by the number of statinators on his naughty list!

Ok, I know I don’t usually share poetry on here, but this is an uber awesome poem from our friend Tom Naughton. I want this framed… and a copy for my wallet… and maybe one for my fridge. I should give a copy to my doctor as well. *insert evil smile*

‘Twas The Night Before Statins