Cynthia Stadd, HHC
Holistic Health and Nutrition Specialist

FEATURE ARTICLE		Cutting Through the Nutritional Jungle
UPCOMING NATURAL FOOD MARKET TOUR		Next One is November 14th
FEATURED PRODUCT		Liquid Multi-Vitamin / Multi-Mineral
NUTRITION COUNSELING AND PILATES		Private, Semi-Private and Phone Coaching Programs with Pilates Training

A NOTE FROM CYNTHIA...

'Tis the season for overwhelm, parties and lots of treats all around you!

Remember that "perfection with your diet" is not possible, nor should you strive for it. 

Many people know I have a love affair with chocolate chip cookies.  So, how do I not overindulge?  I eat consciously.  When I really want one, I smell it, chew it slowly and allow myself to be fully present with it without any guilty voices screaming at me.  I actually imagine it is gold going down. Why? Because I AM CHOOSING TO EAT IT. 

Try this and notice if your cravings become more subdued. This is the first step to my permanent plan for ending emotional eating forever!

My Cynfully Healthy mission moving forward will be to provide you with both solid nutritional information as well as new mind candy to create a healthy, juicy relationship with food and your body.  

As always, I love to hear from you. Have questions or comments about anything in this newsletter?  Don't hesitate to email me at cynthia@cynfullyhealthy.com.

Are you eating Cynfully deliciously today?

SUCCESS STORY

"I would highly recommend Cynthia Stadd to anyone seeking to improve their general health and well-being, and especially to those working on weight loss and infertility issues!

Cynthia was a wonderful resource to me as I transitioned to a more organic, whole foods diet. I am a full-time professional often working 60 hours/week and Cynthia tailored a plan for me that was not only do-able, but also resulted in immediate weight loss with specific examples of what to eat for each meal, food/brands to buy and directions on how to prepare foods.

She recommends foods that you enjoy and finds alternatives for any types of foods that you dislike. Cynthia is very patient and understanding. And, to top it all off, my husband and I conceived naturally after 3 years of trying unsuccessfully. Thanks Cynthia!"

Diane K., Florida

FEATURE ARTICLE

Cutting Through the Nutritional Jungle

Most of the people I speak to today fall in one of two categories when it comes to food:

You are a little mouse in the nutrition maze and it is Mad Science out there. 

You have no idea what to eat because the nutrition field has a conflicting study for just about everything.  Good carbs, bad carbs.  You are on a great diet for a week and then having a date with some Peanut M&M’s for about another week.  You are overwhelmed and at a loss for how to REALLY lose weight without being deprived.  Ah, how bad is a Cliff Bar anyway?

You are a nutrition expert. 

You know it all, have read every diet and nutrition book out there and can easily put yourself on the best diet for everything from weight loss to optimal health.  Problem is, it isn’t really working because you are either a slave to food (thereby reducing the quality of your life), you are not losing weight permanently, or you may actually be harming yourself unknowingly.

Both scenarios, unfortunately, are causing a lot of people unnecessary stress and the potential for health problems down the road!  I feel for you. 

Check out some of the latest headlines and their implications: (Much of the following material is from Karin Witzig’s Wild Woman Wellness Newsletter, www.karinwitzig.com.  Karin is an expert Health Counselor in the upstate New York area.  Check her out!)

Big Study Finds No Clear Benefit of Calcium Pills Doctors re-evaluating calcium recommendations for most women. Calcium industry refuses to believe scientific results. Health activists say study was flawed.

Thinning the Milk Does Not Mean Thinning the Child Study found low-fat choices offered in school lunches made little difference in childhood obesity, even when provided with in-school nutrition education. Results: Kids left with the uncanny ability to rattle off health facts but are still as fat as ever.
 

Women's Health Studies Leave Questions in Place of Certainty Low-fat diets not proven to prevent heart disease and some cancers. Health activists in uproar. Scientists baffled. Doctors at a loss. Women still overweight. Health professionals say study seriously flawed. Scientists say the proof is in the pudding, we've spent all this money, now lets move on to another issue to study you diet die-hards.  

So, How Are we Supposed to Eat?  

Dieting is not the problem, it is just the symptom. Diet mentality is really just a sign that you do have a high level of self-care, but probably are not ready to do what it takes to create long-term changes. 

The underlying problem is that you may not have information that is best applicable for YOU (remember you are an individual with unique medical history, body type, ancestry and eating habits) or the tools to support you as a true lifestyle change.  Or maybe the problem is that deep down there is something a little scary about how achieving your weight or health goals would require you to change something about your life and your relationships. 

There are lots of factors to consider, but the common issue I see in just about EVERYONE is blatently ignoring your intuition system.  You KNOW when a food makes you feel bad, yet the latest study may have suggested it should be good for you.  You KNOW when you need more food to be satisfied, yet the little label on the box told you that ½ cup is the proper serving size.  Your wisdom is far superior to lab results. It's called intelligence and self-trust.  

Be Your Own Researcher  

I encourage my clients to use their intelligence and to run their own scientific experiments. As chief scientist of You, Inc., your job is to discover what works for you and what doesn't. No one knows your body better than you.  By experimenting with commonsense nutrition practices, things like eating real food vs. chemicalized, artificially flavored, processed food products, you'll find the results you've been looking for.

Be Willing to Experiment  

I suggest starting with simple experiments explored over a two-week time period:

1.  Eat one green vegetable per day and see what happens. Do you feel different? More energized? Feel lighter?

2.  Another suggestion I often share is to eat a little protein at every meal to reduce sugar cravings, and/or take an algae supplement, such as chorella, in between meals. It does wonders for keeping your blood sugar levels steady, thereby reducing cravings. 

(For a great comprehensive vegetable and algae based greens nutritional supplement, including a hearty dose of vegetables, algaes and wheat/barley grasses, check out the Complete Greens formula at www.cynfullyhealthyshopping.com)

3.  Or the simplest (and cheapest) experiment is to incrementally increase your water intake to notice a reduction in hunger levels, skin quality and better digestion.  

Try the Breakfast Experiment  

Breakfast sets the tone for the entire day, both bio-chemically and emotionally. 

• How do you feel when you have a smoothie for breakfast three days in a row?
• How do you feel when you have a bowl of cereal three days in a row?
• How do you feel when you have eggs and toast three days in a row?
• How do you feel when you have a bowl of oatmeal?
• What happens when you have just fruit?

After two weeks of trying out different types of breakfast, you will quickly discern the breakfast variation that creates the powerful results you desire.

Have fun!

FEATURED PRODUCT

People often ask me to suggest a high quality Multi-Vitamin/Multi-Mineral formula.  The one I use in my practice with much success is:

Isotonix Multi-Tech, with or without Iron 

(Click here for product details and to order online)

The Isotonix line is liquid, which means it is both pleasant to take for those who don't like pills, and it is 90-95% absorbable, compared to the average Multi in pill form than only absorbs up to 40%.

Governmental guidelines suggest that women of childbearing years, especially those with heavy menstrual flows, should take a Multi Formula with iron*.  Men are generally recomended to take the formula without iron*.

*Please check with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime.

UPCOMING FOOD TOUR

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Natural Food Market Tour, November 14th

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HOLISTIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION COUNSELING PROGRAMS WITH PILATES CORE TRAINING

Start reaching your health goals today!

Cynthia can help if you experience any of the following:

	Battle with a chronic imbalance — menstrual, digestive or energy related — that just won’t go away
	Suffer with male or female infertility and/or specific reproductive disorders
	Realize that deciding what to eat is more stressful than enjoyable
	Are unable to permanently lose weight and are sick of dieting
	Feel like your relationship with food and/or your body is unhealthy and don’t know how to get unstuck
	Over-eat and/or binge eat

She can also train you with Pilates-based exercise for core strength, abdominal toning, flexibility and breathing techniques.

If you are considering a private or semi-private counseling program, or Pilates-based training program, don’t hesitate to call for a FREE 30 minute talk.

Let’s see if we are good match!

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