Secret of Weight Loss and Better Health Revealed--The Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy Review

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The Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy 

The premise behind The Fast Metabolism Diet- Eat  More & Lose More Weight by celebrity nutritionist and author, Haylie Pomroy,  to reset and speed up the body metabolism and how it was developed grabbed my attention.  

This increased weight loss plan was a direct result of her work with clients with health related problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. and how changing their diet improved  conditions, while without effort, enabled them to drop pounds. 

What she is saying seems to make sense about how most people eat and why our bodies and health can be aided through food.

The idea is to reset your metabolism through three different stages of eating for 28 days.
  
Phase 1--This is the unwind stress period that will jump-start your system to better absorbing nutrients through this stage of high glycemic foods, low fats, and moderate amounts of protein.  

Phase 2--This is the unlock fat stores stage limited to high protein foods and vegetable choices while restricting carbs and fats.

Phase 3--This is the hormones, heart, and heat stage of high healthy fat, moderate carb and protein intakes, and a low-glycemic fruit.

Regardless of the phase, you also need to drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.

Refined sugars, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, and caffeine are not permitted.  However, the idea that coffee is a no-no on this plan scared me because I am addicted to my java.

Though Pomroy prefers giving caffeine up for this 28-day period, she also understands withdrawal and recommends coffee can be had if the required food is eaten first. 

Another thing to aid cutting caffeine is her trick to beat withdrawal through certain herbs and spices.  She gives other examples how to customize the plan to accommodate potential stumbling blocks as well.

Besides a chart of allowed foods, there is a recipe section in the back.  

This plan is not intended as how you need to eat for the rest of your life.  It is more of a method to get your body back on track with faster metabolism and functioning healthier overall.  

Nonetheless, it has been a fascinating read that I intend on experimenting with next.  Now that I have finished reading, I will be revising my grocery list accordingly!

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L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream Review (812 Light)

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L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream

Looking more beautiful while repairing your complexion is easier than ever thanks to the multiple benefits of BB creams.  With one product you can prime, perfect, hydrate and correct skin in a breeze.  L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream that I have been testing for SheSpeaks might be exactly the lightweight coverage help that you're looking for.

I am fairly light and requested a tube of the product in 812 Light.  The first thing you will notice upon opening is that what comes out is far from any light beige but a milky white color with tiny beads.  However, this shade quickly adjusts once you start applying it to your face.  All you need are a few well-placed dabs to smooth in and you're practically ready for your day.
  
This BB Cream gave me more of a matte finish than some others that left me somewhat dewier for my dry skin type.  This one would be more suited for those with oily complexions than dry.  Regardless of a slightly drier feel on my skin, I could still wear this product without any problem.  In fact, I think this cream would be better on my skin during the summer months.

You can compare this amount of coverage to a tinted moisturizer.  Furthermore, the color was good for me.   Also,  I liked how natural it looked as it delicately covered like the pretty skin showing was me--not product taking credit for helping me look that way.

Overall, I think L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream is a fine product that has a lot of offer.  To fully appreciate it, you need to take your skin type into consideration and the best season to wear it.

SunRype All Natural Fruit Bars Review

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SunRype All Natural Fruit Bars

I love my sweets, but I try to indulge my sweet tooth only on the weekends with cookies, cake, pie, and ice cream.   However, I never deny myself fruit and turn to it seven days a week to keep those sweet cravings in line.  Therefore, I welcomed the opportunity to try an assortment of all natural fruit bars from SunRype.  

All SunRype's products are gluten free without any artificial flavors and packed with nutrition.  In addition, they have lots of fiber and are low in calories.

The company provided samples of their 120 calorie Fruit Source Bars in Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry, which were soft and delectable with an incredible flavor instead of some dried hard bar that somehow lacks tasting as fruity after all the processing.  Blueberry Pomegranate has a slightly tart kick to the sweeter blueberry that you just want to keep savoring in this delightful combination. 

I also got to test out their Just Fruit & Grains bars in Strawberry Mango and Summer Berries.  Besides dried fruits, seeds, and grains,  these bars just have fruit puree and juices as a sweetener for a healthier snack option.  These bars have about 160 calories each and really were chewy and bursting with flavor. 

Another variety I tasted was their amazing 45 calorie 100% Fruit Strips in Wildberry and Strawberry.  These were especially fantastic for when you're hungry for a sweet, but you don't want to eat too much with this size portion or adding to your child's lunch box.  This is a good size for their small stomachs.

With all sincerity, everything I sampled was excellent with all the goodness of what nature intended for you to taste.  I definitely will be ordering more of SunRype because it is just the best real bars ever to hit these lips.

If you like fruit, I am positive that you would love their fruit bars so visit their website or facebook page or find where to buy, but do check their products out.  In fact,  you will receive a free SunRype product after you purchase one if you take advantage of their current promotion.

*Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post on behalf of She Speaks and SunRype.  Free products were received solely to facilitate this review.*

Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares: Milk Chocolate & Truffle Review

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares: Milk Chocolate & Truffle 

Nothing soothes my cravings for sweets better than devouring quality chocolate.  I love the smooth creaminess as you allow it to leisurely melt in your mouth.  The time together that your tongue glides over the darkly decadent piece of heaven can nearly take me over the edge of bliss as I prolong savoring that exquisite sensation as long as possible.  

As a member of She Speaks, I was invited to review Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares:  Milk & Truffle variety.  The moment that I unwrapped my first blue and gold wrapper, I could smell that tempting deliciousness calling.  And then, I took my first bite and felt that indescribable richness of the perfect milk chocolate, driving me wild with pleasure. 

This was a chocolate square to be slowly enjoyed and melted in your mouth.  Finally, I needed a bigger bite and then the truffle filling oozed out.  One taste of that darkly sinful filling and I sealed my fate.  I was doomed.  Like an addict, I was hooked on Ghirardelli Squares and had to have another before long. 

I eventually had to hide the Ghirardelli Squares bag out of sight.  Otherwise, I was tempted to eat too many at once because they are just out of this world special.

Trust me, if you love good chocolate, then you too will love Ghirardelli Squares in this flavor or any of the six other varieties.  Do visit Ghiraradelli and check these out.