Essence_USA__February_2018

LOVE
& LIFE : WEIGHT
LOSS
S
RELEASE THE WEIGHT FOR GOOD
STEP INTO A NEW LIFESTYLE AND SHED STUBBORN POUNDS WITH THE HELP
OF JJ SMITH. HERE THE NUTRITIONIST, AUTHOR AND CREATOR OF THE 10-DAY
GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE GIVES US HER PROVEN HABITS FOR HEALTH
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MAKE UP YOUR MIND
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve hit a point
where you’ve discovered that altering your life requires
stamina, focus and emotional support. But you won’t
lose weight until you transform your thinking first. One
of the most challenging parts of this makeover is
realizing that many of your habits are not good for you.
To get results during your weight loss journey, you must
hold yourself accountable whenever you revert to bad
habits. Being honest
during the process is just
Before you eat anything, ask
yourself, Is this a healthy food
that will get me to my goals?
as important as detoxing
and drinking green
smoothies. Oftentimes
people hear the words
weight loss journey and
zero in on the large gap
between where they are and where they want to be. But
that’s exactly where you shouldn’t place your attention.
Success is built daily by striving for a goal and celebrating
small wins along the way.
REDEFINE NORMAL
Designed for optimal performance, the body works better
than any fad. If you align your actions with the body’s
inherent ability to heal and harness energy, you won’t
have to worry about weight again.
SAY NO TO EMPTY CALORIES
Always choose nutrient-rich foods, which are packed
with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, fiber and
omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, which
have a variety of benefits related to their antiinflammatory
properties, may lower high cholesterol
and help reduce depression
and the risk of diabetes.
People often ask me how to
lose weight fast. My answer:
Consume omega-3 fatty
acid–rich foods like salmon,
flax seeds, walnuts and
spinach. They all contain the
essential fatty acids your body needs to feel good on the
inside and to look good on the outside. Every type of
junk food classifies as empty calories. You want your
calories to provide you with the nutrition that will help
you heal and maintain a good weight. Before eating
anything, ask yourself, Is this a healthy food that will get
me one step closer to my goals, or are these empty
calories I’m going to regret later? Don’t give up what »
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