How to Avoid Weight Regain after Weight Loss
There are many different approaches a person could take to try to lose weight, and whilst many of these strategies can be successful in the short term it can be a challenge to maintain this lifestyle. In fact, only around 1 in 5 people manage to keep weight off for at least a year after reaching their target weight (1). Recently, scientists from the University of Colorado published a review of the scientific literature in 2015 that looked at what occurs in the body during weight loss, and how adipose tissue (body fat) drives the body to regain weight (2). What happens during weight loss? Body weight is controlled by an internal feedback loop between the brain and the periphery. [...]
The Benefits of a Premium Pack
The Weight Management Premium Pack is the ultimate pack for your weight management success! It includes the 30-Day Weight Loss System and additional complementary products to support your goals and lifestyle, as well as plenty to share with friends and family. It is designed to Support your everyday nutrition as part of your weight loss or weight maintenance goal, and also includes: Your favourite IsaLean™ Shakes Free annual Membership for one year An event coupon valid for one year Isagenix accessories: including a IsaBlender and an IsaShaker Watch Rebecca Haresign, our Product Education and Nutrition Communications Manager and Jenni Harris 2-star Golden Circle, Crystal Executive and UK Founder's Club Member, talk you through the benefits of this premium pack! [brightcove]5649309945001 [/brightcove]
The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
Calorie restriction is a well-known method of weight loss that has been used for many years. However, many people struggle to adhere to this strategy and few people are successful in maintaining their weight loss. This has led to new and effective dietary strategies that can enable a person to lose weight and, most importantly, maintain their lower, healthier body weight. In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a hot topic in the world of biomedical research, with an ever-increasing number of scientific publications on the topic. Scientists weren’t always intrigued by the research and it wasn’t until the last several years that the mounting evidence on intermittent fasting as a practice begun to gain momentum and acceptance for weight [...]
The Power of Protein: Soy vs Whey
Protein is essential for the growth and repair of muscles, and is an essential part of every cell in the body. There are 20 different amino acids that make up proteins, and it is the sequence of these amino acids that characterises the role of the protein. Of the 20 amino acids, eight are considered ‘essential’ as they are not able to be made by the body, so we need to get these from the diet. Animal protein sources provide all eight essential amino acids. With so many different types of protein available, it can be difficult to understand which is most beneficial. What is whey protein? Whey is one of two major types of protein found in milk, the [...]
Tips for Your Best Cleanse Day* Ever!
The most important thing to remember is that there are many ways to be successful on Cleanse Days* - it just takes finding the ways and habits that work best for you. Take ownership of your Cleanse Day, personalise it to suit your needs and body, and the motivation and commitment will come with far less effort than you’d think. Before you know it, you’ll be happily maintaining your health. To help you get there, here are a few of our top tips! Follow a schedule. During a Cleanse Day*, the temptations to slip up can be overwhelming. Whether it’s your co-workers convincing you to cave into unhealthy lunch options or late-night boredom that challenges your motivation, it can be [...]
IsaBody Challenge – Hear From Those In The Know!
What better way to get your IsaBody Challenge questions answered, than by asking someone who has completed it themselves? They have been where you are – ready to get started – and gone onto not only achieve amazing results, but to help others do the same! Meet Tami Shervey. You might recognise her from onstage at the UK's Grand Opening event, where she inspired the crowd to set themselves the challenge and get moving towards their goals. As IsaBody Grand Prize Winner 2013 and an Isagenix Millionaire, she's the perfect person to tell you what to expect and share her tips of how she achieved success. Tell us about your life before the IsaBody Challenge. "My life didn’t look like [...]