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Almost everyone at some point in their lives decides they want to lose a few pounds. That’s a given. Through either the action of time or circumstance, most of us wake up one morning and look in the mirror only to decide that we don’t like what we see staring back at us. The problem is when that fateful day occurs, when you decide it’s time to trim down, there is no simple solution. That’s because while there are nearly as many diet plans as there are stars in the sky, trying to find one that actually works is nearly as complicated as putting a man on the Moon.
By Dr. Jon Thomas, DC, PSc.D, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician.
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I’m humbled to be a tool that people can utilize to get their lives into balance. Some people are doing a lot in their attempts to lose weight and get healthier but they’re just not seeing the results they want. I have the privilege of helping people get past those frustrations and get to the next level with their health. For example, Hector was walking a lot and watching what he ate, but not seeing the results he wanted. With NutriMost, he experienced tremendous results.
Hector’s Story
“I’m a little bit of a health nut, and I met Dr. Thomas’s wife through the Chamber of Commerce. I’m a great believer in chiropractic and I’ve been going to chiropractors since I was 30. I’ve been to many capable doctors over the years. I’ve found that when you leave a chiropractor’s office, the doctor usually tells you that you’ll feel better the next day. With Dr. Thomas, I felt better immediately. He did a great job on my neck and back. Instead of feeling better the next day, I felt better by the time the appointment was finished.
“As I mentioned, I’m into health and fitness. I was walking five miles a day and trying to eat the right things, but I wasn’t seeing results in terms of my weight. After several visits to Vibrant Life for chiropractic adjustments, I became interested in the NutriMost program. Dr. Thomas has an area in his office where numerous hand-written testimonials of NutriMost patients are hung up. It was obvious to me that NutriMost has been producing excellent results for lots of people. I also had an opportunity to speak to several of Dr. Thomas’s NutriMost patients while I was at Vibrant Life. Their enthusiasm was infectious.
“When I started on NutriMost, I anticipated lots of hunger. Surprisingly, that was not the case. You eat real foods that are healthy and satisfying. Instead of eating junk foods out of a bag or a box, I’ve learned to prepare healthy alternatives. The foods I’m now eating satisfy my appetite and give me all the energy I need. There are lots of foods to choose from. NutriMost taught me how to eat the foods that will take the weight off and keep it off.
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“I found that NutriMost is a very motivating program. Believe me, when you lose a pound and a half the first day, as I did, you feel highly motivated. By the end of the first week, I had lost six pounds. With other programs you might lose a pound or two per week, maybe six pounds in a month. If you really stick with some of these other programs and never have a setback, you might lose anywhere from 12 to 24 pounds in three months. It’s easy to become discouraged when it takes forever to get modest results. On the other hand, seeing results day after day and week after week on NutriMost kept me motivated. It’s not hard to stick with a program when you’re seeing such positive results.
“The ability to contact Dr. Thomas was key for me and it is for just about everybody who gets on the program. That was especially true in the beginning when I had lots of questions. I’m not a big guy and I lost 30 pounds in 40 days. The really cool thing is that by the time I finished, I had all the information I needed to keep the weight off, including all the great recipes. I had learned about foods that I really liked that would keep me healthy.
“One of the most important things NutriMost did for me was to educate me about how different foods were affecting me. You don’t see that in other programs. NutriMost taught me which foods would take me out of fat burning mode and put me back into fat making mode, so to speak. Those foods vary from person to person so you really have to know which foods affect you in that way. For some people pizza is bad. For other people, pizza is just fine. I learned that if I ate the wrong stuff, I immediately put on weight. I also learned that if I got right back on to the good foods I’d learned about on the program the weight came right back off.
“There are some serious side effects to the NutriMost program that people should be aware of. For example, my blood pressure dropped about 25 points and it’s now in the normal range at 120 over 77. Losing weight is also good for the joints. Prior to NutriMost, I had pain in the back, neck, elbows, and knees. After NutriMost, those joint pains were almost completely gone. Also, following an injury to my ankle I had pain for a year. Now I barely notice it. Other unanticipated side effects include better sleep with no snoring, a higher energy level, and an increased libido.”
Understanding Fat Metabolism
Unlike other weight loss programs, NutriMost analyzes fat metabolism. Fat metabolism is controlled by organs, hormones, neurotransmitters, vitamins, minerals, and metabolites. There are lots of moving parts and when they are not working together the way they should, the fat doesn’t get burned. If you never figure out why your body isn’t burning fat the way it should, efforts to lose weight will be very frustrating, as millions upon millions of people know.
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Phase One of NutriMost involves repairing the patient’s fat metabolism. After the fat metabolism is running properly, the body gets reset. We give people an in-depth understanding of how the system works, what throws the system off-course, and how to get back on track if that becomes necessary. With NutriMost, there are no magic pills that make people lose weight. We equip patients with the nutritional weapons they need to succeed.
If you’d like to lose 20 pounds or more in just forty days, the NutriMost system can certainly help. Check out the written testimonials and the video testimonials. If you have questions about NutriMost, make an appointment and I will be happy to answer them.
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This article features the personal testimony of Hector, who lost 30 pounds on the NutriMost program. I have also discussed fat metabolism and how to fix it so the body burns fat the way it should.
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At Vibrant Life, we address all of the key elements to add vibrance and vitality to your life. This includes nutrition, chiropractic care, and fitness. If you need to consult with a chiropractor about your neck, back, or any other health concern, please contact our office to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jon Thomas is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. His practice, The Vibrant Life Health Center, is located in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. His interest in health and fitness started early, and his athletic pursuits have included BMX racing, Professional Snow Skiing, Water Skiing, Baseball, Weightlifting, and Martial Arts. After studying and learning from some of the top health experts throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated his life to helping people of all ages to transform their lives. The objective for each patient is to initiate the body’s healing and to work progressively toward a body that functions optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on First Coast Living, where he discusses the transformations of his patients. He also speaks at events throughout the community and writes informative articles to improve the health of residents throughout Jacksonville.
By Dr. Jon Thomas D.C PSc.D, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician.
It’s
a New Year, but it’s not too late to get started on a weight loss program that
helps you to achieve your goals. For many people, entering a new year provides
them with a renewed focus on their health. If you made a New Year’s resolution
to lose weight and you’ve been sticking with your plan and succeeding at it,
congratulations.
If
you’ve had trouble sticking with a resolution to lose weight, you’re certainly
not alone. Most people find out that losing weight is more difficult than
coming up with a resolution to lose weight. The good news is that it’s never
too late to get started.
Most
people find out they need some help to lose their unwanted weight. That’s why
there are so many weight loss programs around. Unfortunately, most of them
don’t work very well, especially in the long run.
One
of the big differences between NutriMost and other weight loss programs is that
it resets the metabolism. This is critically important because without changing
the way a person’s body works, the likelihood is very high that he or she will
regain any weight lost. Before going into detail about the metabolism, here are
some important things to understand about fat.
What
is the purpose of fat?
Although
fat has a bad reputation, it plays some important roles in the human body. Fat
stores calories, so they will be available when you need them for energy. Fat
also releases hormones that control metabolism.
For
example, one of those hormones is called adiponectin. It makes people less
susceptible to heart disease and other health problems. However, when people
have too much fat, their production of adiponectin slows down.
Too
much fat also throws other hormones out of balance. When the hormones aren’t
balanced and working together the way they should be, it creates all kinds of
problems in the body. It can even can set the stage for disease.
What
is adipose fat?
Adipose
fat, which is sometimes referred to as subcutaneous fat, is the fat directly
under the skin. Adipose fat is measured in many ways; for example, with
skin-fold calipers to estimate total body fat, or using a special scale that
measures body composition. In addition to storing energy, adipose fat provides
insulation and cushioning for the body. However, many people have much more
cushioning and insulation than they actually need. Most people who are
overweight would like to have a lot less adipose fat.
What
is visceral fat?
When
NutriMost patients talk about the weight they’ve lost, one of the things they
frequently mention is the loss of “visceral fat.” It’s mistakenly known as
belly fat, abdominal fat, or, in men, beer belly. Visceral fat is actually the
fat wrapped around the organs in the abdominal cavity.
Visceral fat is known as the
“Dangerous Fat” having connection to Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease,
Stroke, and Diabetes. It is very important for individuals who are on a fat loss
plan to understand their specific level of visceral fat and how it is affected
through the process.
What
are the hazards of adipose & visceral fat?
In
addition to making people feel bad about their own appearance, there are
several health concerns closely associated with abnormally high fat in the
body. In a recent article in Healthy Day about The Dangers of Deep Belly Fat, Chris Woolston
asserts that fat around the midsection is a strong risk factor for heart
disease, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancers.
In
the article, Woolston writes, “People with large bellies and deep (visceral)
fat tend to lose sensitivity to insulin, a crucial hormone that helps the body
burn energy. When insulin loses its power, the body responds by pumping out
more of the hormone, which only throws the system further off balance. As a
result, people with extra belly fat are vulnerable to a whole cascade of
problems known as insulin resistance syndrome or metabolic syndrome.”
How
big is too big in the waist?
If
you have a large waist or belly, you have visceral fat. How big of a belly is
too big? Generally, women with a waist measurement over 35 inches and men with
a waist measurement over 40 inches are at increased risk for a variety of
health issues. The tape will tell the tale.
NutriMost
resets the metabolism
In
addition to helping patients lose their excess weight, NutriMost resets the
metabolism so that they keep the weight off for good. After you finish your six
phases on NutriMost, you will return to the foods you enjoy. At that point, you
will know what foods can be disrupting for your body and you will have an
understanding of how to deal with them. You’ll have the tools you need for true
ongoing weight management.
Have
you tried “everything” and found nothing that actually works? Summer weather is
just a few months away. Has the time come for you to begin your transformation?
Have you had trouble losing weight or finding a weight loss program that helps
you to achieve your health goals permanently? If so, it’s time to try something
different, something that has worked for lots of other people.
Body
Composition Analysis
The
starting point for NutriMost is getting a Body Composition Analysis (BCA). The
BCA shows hormonal deficiencies and other nutritional deficiencies that inhibit
a body’s ability to lose weight. With that information, I can develop the
recipes that will turn a patient’s metabolism into a fat-burning machine.
Getting
a BCA is completely painless and the cost is a very affordable $27.00. Are you
ready to lose twenty pounds or more in 40 days? Call the Vibrant Life Health
Center to schedule your appointment.
Make
2016 your best year ever! Get started with NutriMost today!
Call
us to set up an appointment and to get started on a new way of life where
you’ll be healthier and happier. I will meet with you, explain the NutriMost
program, and answer any questions you may have. We’ll discuss your goals and
how NutriMost can help you to achieve them.
Remember,
true transformation comes from doing things you’ve never tried before.
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In
this article, I have discussed adipose fat, visceral fat, and some of the
health risks associated with fat. I’ve also written about the NutriMost weight
loss program which addresses both permanent weight loss and ongoing weight
management.
If
you have a comment about this article, please leave it in the comments section
below. If you know of someone who might benefit from the information in this
blog, please share it with your friends, colleagues, and on social media.
The
Google Plus button and other social media sharing buttons are below.
At
Vibrant Life, we address all of the key elements to add vibrance and vitality
to your life. This includes nutrition, chiropractic care, and fitness. If you
need to consult with a chiropractor about your neck, back, or any other health
concern, please contact our office to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jon Thomas is a
Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. His practice, The Vibrant Life Health
Center, is located in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. His interest in
health and fitness started early, and his athletic pursuits have included
BMX racing, Professional Snow Skiing, Water Skiing, Baseball, Weight Lifting,
and Martial Arts. After studying and learning from some of the top health
experts throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated his life to helping people
of all ages to transform their lives. The objective for each patient is to
initiate the body’s healing and to work progressively toward a body that
functions optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on First Coast Living,
where he discusses the transformations of his patients. He also speaks at
events throughout the community and writes informative articles to improve the
health of residents throughout Jacksonville.
