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Joyzone Inc. has created the Joyzone Personalized Nutrition Plan to guide, motivate, inspire and educate you to “Be the Ultimate You!” The Problem: Millions of people struggle with their weight. Obesity has become one of the developed world's most pressing problems. People are bombarded with a huge variety of often conflicting information about nutrition. The magazine headlines on the grocery store racks are always advertising some new fad diet, magic pill, super tonic or supplement program and there’s always a new celebrity on TV claiming they got their amazing results from this. Diets like the high-protein Atkin's Diet that drastically reduce carbohydrates in favour of protein and fat are dangerous and they don't work long term. Diets like the very low calorie Bernstein Diet basically starve you and are very expensive and unmaintainable. To make matters worse, society puts an unhealthy amount of pressure on women and men to maintain what is often an unrealistic body image, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or developing severe eating disorders. Most people just do not have the education or motivation to make proper nutritional choices and therefore live an unhealthy life of convenience foods and inactivity. They are also at high risk for a shortened lifespan and many health related issues such as diabetes, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, osteoporosis, cancer and liver/kidney problems. Why? The simple answer is too many calories. If you consume more calories than you burn, the remainder is stored in your body as fat. To lose one pound of fat requires you to achieve a deficit of 3,600 calories. That's the pure science of weight loss. But it doesn't explain why so many people are having so much trouble these days. After all, the laws of thermodynamics are the same now as they were 100 years ago, but being overweight was not the problem then that it is now. The answer lies in what people are eating. Processed foods composed mainly of white flour and/or sugar are more popular now than ever before. In other words, the problem is related to the improper consumption of certain carbohydrates. The Solution: The solution is the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI was developed by Dr. David J. Jenkins in 1981 at the University of Toronto. The GI ranks foods according to their effect on blood sugar levels. By mostly eating carbohydrates that have a low GI, as well as lean protein and healthy fats, stable blood sugar levels can be maintained. You'll feel full longer, because these foods digest slowly and give you a steady supply of energy. The cravings that are a result of blood sugar spikes and subsequent drops are reduced or eliminated. The Glycemic Index is what makes The Zone by Dr. Barry Sears and the South Beach Diet by Dr. Arthur Agatson work. Rick Gallop, formerly the president of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, based his entire book, The G.I. Diet, on it as well. All of these researchers agree that managing blood sugar levels through hormonal balance is the key to effective and sustainable weight-loss! The Joyzone Difference: Joyzone Inc. takes this research and proven effectiveness to the next level by creating the ideal 12 Week Joyzone Personalized Nutrition Plan specifically for you, taking into account your preferred food choices, your current weight and body fat percentage, as well as your goal weight and body fat percentage. Also taken into consideration is the time you wake up and the time you exercise (if at all) to fit your daily schedule. Your profile is carefully studied so that you receive everything necessary for your success! Each day of your 12 Week Joyzone Personalized Nutrition Plan is crafted by a trained nutrition professional to ensure that:
I started the Advanced Fat Loss Nutrition Plan with a goal of dropping 3 percent body fat. I’m 6 weeks into the plan and have already reached my goal! This plan is extremely easy to follow and the prep time is very quick which suits my busy lifestyle. The best thing is that you get to choose your own foods so it is very easy to stick to your plan and stay on track. Since beginning this program I have more energy, my workouts are better and stronger and I am leaner than I have ever been! I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to lose weight, become leaner or lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle! - Laura B. “I love this product! I have tried other diet programs with poor results and have found this to be one of the easiest and most enjoyable body changing transformation systems on the market! I was very impressed with so many choices for menus and recipe ideas. Since I have been on this system, I have notice my energy level increased which has carried over to other areas in my life. This program does not feel like you are on a diet, has great selections of menus to choose from and is maintained by exceptionally knowledgeable professionals that are supportive and educational. I would recommend this nutrition system to anyone that wishes their body was leaner, been on failed diets, or wants to improve their quality of life.” - Glen C. I started my meal plan, "Advanced Fat Loss", 2 weeks ago and have dropped 3 lbs effortlessly. Your plan makes it so easy to eat and eat and eat! I am never hungry, and can’t believe with all the food that I’m eating that I’m losing weight and feeling great. I have so much energy. It’s a great thing. Thanks for being part of a wonderful start for me. - Barbara M. My beginning weight was 205lbs, with a body fat of 16%. My show date was October 21st. I finished 2nd in the masters over 40 and 5th out of 9 in the open middleweights. I was really proud of the middleweight finish because I was the oldest competitor by 11 years. I’m 43. My daughter also did the program for 12 weeks and had great success. On Monday before the show I weighed 161.5lbs, and the morning of the show I weighed 166. I competed at the best I’ve ever been. It all started with a good basic foundation that this program gave me. Thank you. - Gene R. I love my program! I picked it up from the post office yesterday after work and got all the groceries I needed. You guys really listen to the requests! I needed my morning meals portable and easy and that's exactly what I got! Because you designed it especially for me, I know I can do it. Thanks! - Amy M. The Offer: So here it is; a call to action for you to make a responsible commitment to your own Health and Well-Being NOW! We now invite you to make a lifestyle transformation of practicing proper nutrition, being energized, looking physically fit, feeling great and loving life!!! To sign up for your own Joyzone Personalized Nutrition Plan and “Be the Ultimate You!” click here: GO
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Here are 3 samples of past Monthly Joytips: 10 Joytips on Fitness for Beginners! So you’ve made the decision the get in great physical shape and take responsibility for you own Health and Well-Being! I’m proud of you! Taking the first step is the hardest part and when you stick to it for at least a month you will begin to reprogram those bad habits into good ones that will support you in a life of vitality, energy and enjoyment! These 10 Joytips from Joyzone will guide you on your journey and support you in making the decision to get started on your weight management goals successful! 1. Just start NOW and don’t be afraid: Having a little bit of fear and anxiety when it comes to starting a fitness routine is very normal amongst beginners. The best way is to dive right in and never look back. Once you get a taste for how good it feels to become active again, get your blood flowing and your heart pumping, it will become easier to continue. Every path starts with a single step! 2. Make sure to have proper training shoes: It is essential to wear supportive footwear that you feel comfortable in while you are working out. Function before fashion! Make sure you are using a shoe for the type of activity you are conducting in the gym. Unless you’re doing a lot of running on the treadmill, where a running shoe would be ideal, I suggest using a cross training shoe which will give you much more lateral support for lifting weights. 3. Drink a lot of water: In order to stay hydrated and focused, make sure that you consume at least 500ml of water per hour of training at the gym. Have a drink after every resistance exercise and every 5-10 minutes during cardiovascular training sessions. 4. Make sure to eat before you hit the gym: This will help you with your energy levels to ensure that you will have a great work out and be able to push enough weight to help you build lean muscle. It is best to eat about an hour before to allow some time for digestion so it isn’t competing for energy while in the gym. One of my favorite snacks before the gym is oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder in it and a teaspoon of Omega 3-6-9 oil. Do some research on how food affects the body in regards to protein, low glycemic carbohydrates and good fat. 5. Make sure to eat after the gym: Being consistent with consuming food after the gym is very important to nourish your fatigued muscles. This is one of the most important times to have some sort of protein and good carbohydrates to refuel your energy stores and mental focus. When I don’t have a lot of time, I really enjoy a protein shake with a scoop of glutamine for muscle repair and a banana to restore my blood sugar levels. Ideally I would have a complete meal after the gym if I’m training just before dinner time. 6. Burn fat naturally: Stay away from thermogenic style pills and potions that claim rapid fat and/or weight loss. They not only make you dehydrated and speed up your heart rate (which can be very dangerous); they also contribute to losing lean muscle mass, therefore lowering your metabolism and your body’s natural ability to burn fat. Losing more than 2-3 lbs of weight per week is not healthy and will more than likely be put back on in the long run. Try doing your cardio slower with short bursts of high intensity intervals. Slow and steady wins the race! 7. Don’t over train your body: Many people make the mistake of going to the gym every day because they’re so excited to get in great shape. Although being pumped about getting fit is terrific, you are doing yourself an injustice by training too often and stunting your muscle which will also eventually burn you out. Be realistic with your schedule and devote about 3-5 days of about 1 hour weight training and ½ hour cardio for optimal results. Rest and recovery is essential to ensure your muscles are completely repaired before you begin training them again and provide you with much better work outs, natural fat burning and lean muscle growth. 8. Go for a physical check up: In order to start off on the right fitness path with no accidents or injuries, it is important to see your doctor for a go ahead OK to assure you'll attain the most benefits with the least amount of risks. This is especially a good idea if you smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or are overweight. This will also give you confidence to move forward safely and with no worries or at least some guidance on the pace you should proceed. 9. Do a fitness assessment: By doing an initial assessment of where you are at physically is a great eye opener and gives most people a nice kick in the butt when they truly see the results. This is an excellent motivator for setting some realistic milestones and ultimate goals. Things that should be covered are weight, body fat percentage, measurements, resting heart rate and blood pressure. I also like to see how many pushups I can do, how many chin ups I can do and how long I can hole a 90 degree wall sit with my back against the wall. Every month do another fitness assessment and compare results to your initial one and make adjustments in your routine to focus on the areas that aren’t quite seeing the results your are seeking. 10. If you don’t have a clue, hire a pro: Investing in a personal trainer is one of the best things you can do for yourself when it comes to beginning a fitness lifestyle safely and effectively. You will learn proper technique, form, posture, breathing, amount of reps, amount of sets, order of exercises and which muscles you are actually working! They will help you prevent injuries and give you the confidence needed to perform each exercise with focus and the knowledge of doing it correctly. Personal trainers are there for motivation, inspiration and education. Just make sure you do your research on who you are getting involved with and that they are certified. Now go get in the best shape of your life and enjoy the benefits of less body fat, having much more energy and feeling great! Remember, with drive, passion, persistence and believing in yourself, you can be successful at anything!!! 10 Joytips to Burn Extra Calories! If you are very conscious of your calorie intake and expenditure, and are too busy to make it to the gym due to the pressure of work, family and/or stress, a good idea is to do every day activities in a slightly different manner. Just by altering some of your typical daily routines, you can burn extra calories and have fun doing it! The following 10 Joytips from Joyzone are excellent for people on the go and are a great way to be creative in burning fat cells, while you go about your day! 1. Set your alarm clock 10 Minutes earlier: Upon waking up in the morning do 10 minutes of exercise to get your blood flowing, muscles warmed up and mind set for the day. Do 3 different exercises every morning consecutively for the 10 minutes without rest and then have your breakfast. You will start you day off wide awake and with better focus, as well as burn off the left over calories from the night before you refuel. 2. Take the stairs: If you have the luxury of being close to a flight of stairs on your way to something, use them. If you have stairs in your apartment building, at your workplace or in your home, you can really get creative with exercising on them. A few things to try are taking 2-3 stairs at a time, jumping with feet together step by step, side stepping or if you’re really ambitious you can go down on all fours with your hands leading! 3. Take the longest route: One of the best ways to get in some extra activity is by taking the longest route you can to your next daily appointment providing it doesn’t interfere with being on time. Take the scenic route and try a different one each time. Park your car at the end of the parking lot to force you to walk to and from it. 4. Sleep naked at night: When your body is cold it burns calories trying to warm up. You can also turn the air conditioning on if you’re really serious about fat burning so your body has to work extra hard to stay warm. Of course, for some this might be a tad uncomfortable, however it works because you are burning calories with the required energy your body is using to reach a more comfortable temperature. 5. Do your cardio in shorts and a tank top: Just like sleeping naked, when you have fewer clothes on while doing cardiovascular activity, your body has to work extra hard to warm up, therefore utilizing more energy and burning more calories. 6. Exercise during TV commercials: This is a perfect time to get up off of the couch and get moving. For the duration of the advertisements, do some light cardio such as jumping jacks, split jumps, tuck jumps, running on the spot or skipping. Otherwise you can also do some basic resistance exercises like pushups, crunches or dips. Over an hour show, you might get in about 15 – 20 minutes of calorie burning activity!!! 7. Invest in a pedometer: These are great for calculating how many steps you took in a day or during a cardiovascular walking or running activity. First off figure out the average steps you take in a day or activity so you can focus on raising the bar. Make a game of it and try to break your record every day. 8. Perform isometric exercises: When you have a few extra moments or require a little work break, utilize exercises that require holding a specific position. A great one is wall sitting where you have your back against the wall and your legs at a 90 degree angle while you hold that pose for as long as you can or until your legs give out. Great for the butt and quads! Another effective isometric exercise is doing a plank where you are in a push up like position but on your elbows. Great for the abs and core! Try 1 minute to start and then work your way up to 5 minutes! 9. Perform interval walking: If it normally takes you 15 minutes to get to a certain destination, try to make it in 10 minutes! You can also do 5 minutes of slow walking followed by 1 minute of speed walking and repeat until you get to where you are going. This increases your heart rate which leads to burning more calories! 10. Chew gum: LOL…I know you think this sounds crazy, however you burn 1 calorie every time you bite down on a piece of chewing gum! It’s not a lot, but it all contributes. So as you can see, there are all kinds of creative and unique ways that you can incorporate into your daily routine that will help keep you in shape! Have fun with it and it will be enjoyable! 10 Joytips to Fitness Success! How many times have you put your exercising, weight training and cardio on the back burner when you are following a strict nutrition plan? When life gets busy and you have a million things on your plate, this is the first thing that is usually forgotten! For many, an effective fitness regime is essential for losing weight the healthy way. There are many excuses that come up such as, procrastination, lack of motivation, exhaustion and the biggest which is lack of time. Most people continually put off their training until tomorrow and of course we all know that tomorrow rarely comes… at least when it is time to indulge into your workout regimen. Physical activity is a major piece of the weight-management puzzle!!! You will not achieve optimal results without this integral piece. It increases your lean muscle mass, speeds up weight management and fat loss, raises your metabolism, increases your energy level and keeps your heart healthy!!! Here are 10 Joytips from Joyzone to guide in staying on track with your fitness goals: 1. Believe in Yourself NOW!!! Whatever you believe in you can and will achieve including your Health and Well-Being goals! Use the “I can do it!” attitude and you are on your way to success! 2. Plan ahead: It is essential to establish a workout regimen plan to keep you on track. Set mini milestones and goals to keep you focused. Commit to your fitness appointments like you would as any other and put them into your scheduler. 3. Use the S.M.A.R.T Principle: This allows you to evaluate your progress and change your program if need be. S – Specific = Is it clear and identifiable? M – Measurable = Can results be determined? A – Attainable = Is it Possible? R – Realistic = Is it probable? T – Time = When will it conclude? 4. Record your workouts, energy levels and accomplishments: This will help fine tune your program and is also therapeutic, inspirational and rewarding! Make sure to celebrate your victories!!! Buy yourself something nice or plan an event when you reach a goal! 5. Persistence is key: Being consistent in your workout routine is a major component of success. Do at least three cardio based activities for a minimum of a half hour as well as three resistance based activities for a minimum of a half hour per week. Ideally hour sessions will get you better results. If you have the luxury of time to commit to training then workout Mon-Fri different muscle groups each day and take your weekend off. Mon = Chest, Tues = Back, Wed = Legs, Thurs = Shoulders, Fri = Arms. Do abs to finish off each workout and rest on the weekends. Repeat. Add in your cardio right after your workout or early in the morning to burn the most calories. 6. Moderation is important: By gradually increasing your intensity, frequency and duration, you are less likely to injure yourself, get discouraged or quit. 7. Variety is the spice of life: Every workout change something a little bit. Make it faster, slower or heavier. Do a variety of different cardio exercises each day and change your entire routine every month. Challenge your body by trying to do something it is not use to doing so it is forced to learn. 8. Find a training partner: Make sure you pick a partner whose goals and interests are similar to yours and who will inspire you to do your best. This will help make working out more fun, inspirational and safe as well as give you added accountability which we all need sometimes. 9. Use visualization: Picture yourself engaging in exercise in total detail. How will you feel during and after your workout? How will you look and feel when you hit your goals? Focus on each muscle group as you train it. Think positively and use imagery to see yourself as fit and healthy. Many of the world’s greatest athletes rely on this powerful tool to help them succeed at their chosen activity. 10. Rest and recovery: THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!! Recovery time is when your muscles actually repair themselves and become bigger and stronger as well as increases your energy level. The time in between your exercise sessions is just as important as the exercise itself. Make sure to listen to your body and if you feel fatigued or exhausted, a day of rest may be more productive than intense exercise. So there you have some samples of what you will be receiving every month when you join our mailing list. Thank you for subscribing and enjoy!!! Yours in Opportunity, Abundance and Joy!!! James Erdt Founder and President Joyzone Inc. joyzone.com
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