Why I can no longer hide from my mistake

October 14th, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 14

Hey Jimmy,

I had an interesting conversation with my 17 year old tonight. He’s a wise old soul!

We were talking about cancer treatments as a result of a new show he’s been watching where the main character had cancer. He was quite adamant that he’d NEVER want conventional treatment.

He’s convinced it’s not worth spending a million dollars to try things to keep him alive that would be pointless based on the track record he’s seen watching an aunt, uncle, two cousins, two family friends, and two of his own young friends suffer long, expensive hospital stays and then die.

He’s witnessed a lot of death in his young life, and he watches his mom day after day hard at work helping others to avoid similar fates.

It was a breath of fresh air having this conversation, and I am so proud of the young man he’s become.

A few short years ago when he was in the throes of early rebellious teenage-dom, had you told me life with my strong-willed oldest son would be so harmonious, I’d have never believed you.

SO I was thinking, while it may seem unbelievable to see yourself living your goals and dreams, in just a few short years, it CAN happen to you. But you need to take action NOW. It’s time to throw away the addiction to comfort foods and find true comfort.

Ask yourself this: are there any foods you’d be willing to give up your life for?

If the answer is no, it’s time to get out from under the covers and understand the dramatic impact your food choices have on your energy, your appearance, your mood, and your overall health.

Sometimes resistance is just a matter of people holding the false impression that eating healthy must be boring or difficult. But if you’d been there for my Eating for Hormone Balance class on Sunday (the video is now available!), you would see just how success it was and what a great a time we all had!

Choosing to change your attitude is the first step in choosing to change your lifestyle, and when you expose yourself to positive reinforcement from people who are having fun and feeling great doing what you want to do, you help make your own desired changes stick.

Speaking of desired changes, one of my choices resulted in a bit of a wake-up call for me this week. I share about it in my feature article.

My newsletter has lots of resources for you this week, Jimmy, including a food class in December that has me stoked. How fun to give people the tools that can allow their waists to shrink instead of grow around the holidays!

I’m also participating in several event summits and have a few really noteworthy blog talk radio shows archived. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I suggest the Laura Fenamore interview about Loving Yourself Thin!

Enjoy your weekend. Get plenty of rest, sun, fun, and good food.

Much love, health, and joy,

By Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

A few weeks ago I gave a talk all about insulin resistance. It’s a health issue that impacts a lot of lives, and I felt the need to educate you about it and guide anyone who was interested through a program to heal it.

The program started on Monday with over 120 participants. One of the things I teach people how to do is test their own blood glucose throughout the day to learn once and for all how foods affect their bodies.

After giving them a really thorough understanding of insulin resistance and how it puts you at high risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke, they were determined to discover how their own bodies handle sugar.

It was a real eye opener.

Some used their discoveries as a motivator. They tested foods that they love but they know are not good for them, like bread, and when they saw how much it elevated their blood sugar they were shocked and swore off it forever.

For me it confirmed something I do that I sort of know is not good for me, but don’t REALLY believe is that bad for me. It has to do with sleep.

In the B4 Be Gone program, I teach 5 areas that need to be addressed to restore your mojo, boost your energy, and lead a long and prosperous life. One of the protocols is to get sufficient sleep.

It’s Best to Test

This week I discovered the silent damage that’s been happening inside me. There were no external symptoms, no signs.

When I got my glucose meter home, I immediately tore open the package and tested myself. First reading was 68.

Hmmmm… a little low, but not to worry.

I had barely eaten anything all day because I was teaching Eating for Hormone Balance, and expending a lot of energy.

So I decided I better eat something. The already peeled and cored pineapple looked good for a start, so I ate it. Imagine my surprise when I tested my blood sugar immediately afterward and found it to be 136.

The insert said it should never go above 140 for non-diabetics. My research told me it should never go above 110, and some studies on non-diabetic populations found that the average high point is 120.

So there you have it.

I eat well… very well.

I never touch sugar or grains, I eat a moderate amount of fruit in my smoothies, and even then, I rarely eat fruit alone. I exercise, and I do a pretty darn good job managing stress.

So why am I having trouble with blood sugar? (By the way, my sugars kept climbing, all the way to 167. That’s a number you’d expect in a diabetic.)

When You Slump Off on Slumber:

The only area I am falling short on is sleep. Can sleep really have such an adverse effect on me?

I went looking for research to find out. Countless studies talked about the effect of having less than 6 hours of sleep. One study said that even one bad night of sleep can throw off your insulin/blood sugar balance. I’ve been sleeping under 4 hours for the past several weeks.

So now that I get it, I am making a vow to start getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night, beginning this weekend. Maybe I’ll even do a sleep blog like I did a couple of years ago,

I am determined to really understand what’s going on in my body and correct it. I’ve poked myself over 50 times over the past 4 days.

My B4 Be Gone family is poking away and learning a lot about how their seemingly healthy diet was off for them. One woman found she can’t tolerate any fruit, even in smoothies, without a rapid rise of blood sugar. It’s very empowering.

Registration for this program is closed, except for a couple of VIP slots. We’ll be doing it again though, probably early next year, and I expect it will be a big sellout because people will have gained all their holiday weight.

What’s the Lifestyle Lesson?

Whenever anyone asks, “Is this good for for me to eat? I hear fruit/fat/whatever is not good for us…” my reply will be get yourself an inexpensive blood glucose monitor. I got mine at a local pharmacy chain for only $10. I saw the same one on Amazon for even less!

What part of your lifestyle is holding you back? What do you really want?

Know yourself, be honest with yourself, and make a commitment to drop the habits that aren’t serving you. Get excited about adopting new ones that will get you the comfortable, lean, and energetic “you” that you strive to be.

I’m working on my sleep habits. What about you?

Head over to the blog and post a reply link.

Once a month, you can join us LIVE in Austin, Texas for a local raw food potluck where you can:

• Meet like-minded people and make new friends.
• Learn new and exciting recipes.
• Gather valuable health and nutrition information.
• Feel supported on your health quest.

Click HERE to learn more about the event and find out all the details on what to bring and what to expect.

In this workshop, Karen Ranzi will guide you on the path to creating happy and healthy children, confident of their disease-free future. Rather than medicate your child’s asthma, ear infections, chronic allergies and attention deficit disorder, Karen’s holistic approach simply eliminates the causes of health, weight, and learning problems through a healthful, fresh food lifestyle.

She will share the value of understanding the biological and emotional needs of children. You will learn the importance of obtaining the best possible nourishment for your family. Karen shares delicious kid-tested recipes and reveals terrific tips for children of all ages in how to improve their diet. There is a wealth of information in this workshop for everyone, children and adults.

About Karen: Author, lecturer and raw food consultant, Karen Ranzi, has authored Creating Healthy Children: Through Attachment Parenting and Raw Foods. She has been interviewed on TV and radio on the topics of vegetarian and raw food parenting.

In addition to her work in nutrition, Karen holds a Masters degree in speech pathology from New York University, and is a speech therapist working with children of all ages for over 30 years, specializing with autistic children for the past 10 years. By means of her education, life-changing personal experiences, and sincere desire to share her message, Karen has been able to guide thousands toward developing excellent health.

You can attend our Raw Food University Classes live and in person and get to sample the delicious raw food recipes or learn to make these dishes from the comfort of your own home.

Either way, you get a recipe guide e-book and fully indexed online video class you can watch over and over.

• December 10th, 2011 – Party and Potluck Nibbles that Nourish

Check back here soon for more details to be announced!

Presented by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, Karen Osborne, and Pamela Weems

Whether you’re entertaining for the holidays or looking for that perfect dish to take to a party or potluck, you’ll find a recipe in this class that will raise eyebrows and delight taste buds!

Not only will these dishes meet all your expectations when it comes to elegance and taste, they also come with a fat-pant-busting guarantee that you won’t pack on the extra holiday pounds when you stick to these dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free whole food options.

Register for this class and learn how to make nourishing and nutritious holiday dishes that will make your next party platter a hit including:

• healthy hor d’oeuvres
• fresh finger foods
• appetite-friendly appetizers
• to-die-for desserts that boost longevity

Remember, all recipes are made with 100% gluten free, dairy free whole fresh foods – no sugar, no processed oils, no grains, and no cooking!

You never have to worry about missing a class! All of our delicious, health-boosting Raw Food University classes are recorded. You can access videos and recipes in PDF format for any of our past classes including:

• Eating for Hormone Balance
• One Dish Meals
• Kids in the Kitchen
• BBQ Picnic Meals
• Eating for Bone Health

You’ll find a complete list of past classes available HERE.

Join me with Robyn Openshaw on Friday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. central daylight time for a free Green Smoothie Girl class, demo, and book signing. Learn to radically change your nutrition in just 10 minutes a day, and leave inspired and empowered to transition to a whole-foods diet!

I’ll be serving up samples of delicious green smoothies and Robyn will be presenting information and research on how living foods can help with…

• Boosted energy
• Better digestion
• Weight loss
• Less cravings for junk food
• Beautiful skin and hair
• Happier moods
• More mojo

Raffle tickets are available for purchase online here or the night of the class for a chance at a brand-new BlendTec blender along with many other Robyn-favorites.

Please come and invite your friends to this inspiring presentation. We want as many people as possible to hear this message of good health.

Wow! One easy way to do that is to invite all your local friends through a Facebook invite. Just click on “Select Guests to Invite” under the photo and mark all of your local friends.

We can’t wait to see you there!

You can get access to a number of events and natural health summits that I’ll be participating in this fall. Here are some of the feature events you can explore:

October 20th, 2011 – Energy Recharge Strategies For a Flat Belly, Focused Mind and Passionate, Purposeful Life

November 1st, 2011 – Mind, Meals, and Movement:
Mending your Metabolism for High Octane Health

Click HERE to learn more!

October 26th, 2011
The Bitter Truth About Sweet Foods:
What White Sugar Does to Your Immune System and How to Heal It When the Damage Has Been Done

Click HERE to learn more!

Dr. Ritamarie’s Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show: combining experience, education, and practical advice to make healthful eating fun again! Click here to learn more.

Future Show Schedule:

• Thursday, Oct. 20th – Uncovering the Emotions Behind Cancer and How You Can Heal: Part 1
• Thursday, Oct. 27th – Uncovering the Emotions Behind Cancer and How You Can Heal: Part 2
  

You’ll find a wealth of free natural health resources when you visit our radio shows archive! Look for the most recent shows in the sidebar of the Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show homepage. Here are the latest shows we’ve added:

Hosted by Kevin Gianni

Jimmy, if you’ve been affected by cancer, you have to see this…

It’s a video that shares the personal story of cancer that I think you might want to check out.

Recently, health author Kevin Gianni decided to do something to bring cancer experts, the ones you DON’T get to hear about, to the forefront. His own family has been affected by cancer twice – his father died and mother went through chemotherapy and surgery for breast cancer.

You can see his story here in this video I’d like you to see…

https://drritamarie.com/wp-clone/go/HealingCancerSummit

Starting October 25th, 2011, he’s asked 9 of the top natural cancer doctors and researchers to share what they’re doing in their clinics throughout the world.

This special, free online event is called the “Healing Cancer World Summit” and you can register here (it’s free)…

https://drritamarie.com/wp-clone/go/HealingCancerSummit

The event registration is open until October 25th, but be sure to register NOW and you’ll get three special bonus gifts that you can access right away while you’re waiting for the kickoff.

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By Ritamarie Loscalzo

With Halloween just around the corner, you may be looking for recipes that won’t raise the hair on the back of your neck when you read the ingredients! You can find a whole collection of fresh and frightening ideas in my Healthy Halloween Treats book:

Green Slime Smoothie
Ingredients:

• 2 oranges, juice of
• 2 bananas, fresh or frozen and cut into chunks
• 2 cups frozen strawberries or blueberries
• 4-6 handfuls baby spinach

Directions:

1. Blend juice and fruits. Continue to add spinach until the smoothie turns the desired color of green.
2. Serve in Halloween-themed mugs or hollowed-out mini-pumpkins.
   

Do you have a great raw food recipe you’d like to share? Submit your recipe at: https://drritamarie.com/wp-clone/newslettercontributions/

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Internationally recognized speaker, author and mentor, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is the “Woman’s Fatigue Expert and Vibrant Health Mentor.”