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HI AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF GREATER WELLBEING IN WEEKS! These "News and Announcements" pages contain information about about all the latest, exciting news...A place where you can learn how we can help you achieve even greater wellbeing in weeks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All our Wellbeing Wishes to YOU! May the Coming Year allow all Your Dreams and Wishes to Come True! Be Healthy and Happy! We look forward to being of service to you and your Family & Friends in 2007! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellbeing is much more than just how you look…It is…how you feel…how happy you are…how well you feel inside…It is…how others see you…your performance at work and play…your whole lifestyle…your whole quality of life! And, there are times of the year like the Festive Season when all this is “tested!” Are you worrying and wondering how you will celebrate and relax yet still "survive" this Festive Season…and still be slim, feel well and healthy in the New Year…Not undo all the good work of your TLC-Program? While we do not recommend (at all) that you do deviate (after all, what is one Festive Season compared to the many you will have being healthier in years to come?)…the decision is yours! Some sound advice and, many helpful tips: Your Decision? To Deviate or, Not! Deviate Totally: To go-off your TLC-Program totally during the Festive Season to re-start in January! This is not something we advise at all, it is difficult to re-start again…much of the "good-work" will be undone! See below… Deviate Selectively: Only deviate at a few special events while still doing your TLC-Program in-between! This is a better option than above. While it is not ideal, the tips below will assist you (not undoing everything achieved). Stay on your TLC-Program: Sacrificing one Festive Season for many more and doing your TLC-Program 100%! This is what we recommend most… especially if you are near your Goal Weight and Wellbeing Targets! See tips below! If You “Must” Deviate…Our Survival Tips! Starch intake! All those nice cookies/sweets! Moderation! Limit to once per day only. Try keep to cakes and sweets with dark chocolate as this will reduce Insulin surges. Eat cheesecake ahead of any other cakes. Big, Bad Meals! If you have to! But, be very strict with your next meals (plus ensure additional water intake!). A very general rule: More than 2 (small) handfuls = fat! Avoid “Fast-Foods” as much as possible! Alcohol! One of the worst triggers of Insulin! Try to avoid it. But, if you must have that "one small" (!) drink (that glass of champagne or two!)…eat some cheese (at least 30g) 20 minutes before having a drink (this will reduce your Insulin increasing). Good quality dry, red wine is the "best" alcohol to have. Snacking! If have to! Select Protein snacks (e.g. "biltong" or beef jerky or, a treat containing cheese such as cheesecake). Remember if you have not completed your TLC-Program (plus your final SP-Stabilisation Program), the body will "overreact"…don't overdo…everything in moderation! Preparation! Why not try some of the TLC-Recipes in your TLC-Program Book…make an extra effort to make some of the nice meals! Be inventive…prepare…enjoy…the next Festive Season will be delightful as everyone else deprives themselves and you look and feel great while eating as you please! Water! Drink additional water (at least 6-8 glasses per day/as indicated with your Eating Plan/Wellbeing Prescriptions)! Dining Out! Call the restaurant (say you’re on a Medical Program/Diet). You will be amazed at the assistance & support you will receive! Also, select foods/types/combinations allowed on your TLC-Program. Moderation…the key word. “Good Friends!” If you really do not want to drink alcohol…order Ginger Ale (or, a soda that looks like a "drink")…this will "fool" those very "good friends" who insist you really must have a drink (or, some who may really want to see you fail)! If all else fails! Totally ‘distracted' over the Festive Season? Go back on your TLC-Program 100% in January (Your New Year's Resolution!) Note: If near goal weight, do your TLC-Program 100% for at least 3-5 days and then contact your nearest TLC-Wellbeing Clinic for "TLC"…to help you complete your TLC-Program! Otherwise…Enjoy, Be Happy and Have Fun! These "Tips" are not the general rules of TLC-Programs. These are merely intended to "help u survive" over any period of excess (like a Festive Season!). We always rather advise to just do it and get done…"Let Food be Your Medicine for a short while!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE HEADLINES...THE “NEWS-IN-BRIEF" Watch this space for more updates! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TURBO-CHARGE YOUR RESULTS? WHAT TO KNOW…AND DO! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As with any human (Wellbeing) process…some folk will “struggle” and not know the real reasons for their slower (than expected) results. We have found over the past 20 years that up to 10% of TLC-Program Clients, do have results that are (initially) slower than the average person. This can be very demotivating and frustrating and, may even trigger a Client into “giving up” and (incorrectly) blaming his or her TLC-Program! Here are some important aspects to do/know about/consider/avoid/solve…to achieve even better results. Remember…there are always reasons (often quite simple reasons) for a slower than normal rate of fat-loss or, reduced (Wellbeing Goal) results. The key is to find the reasons/causes and solve them! A healthy body is an extremely delicate balance of many elements including many essential chemicals and hormones that can easily be disrupted! Each highly personalised TLC-Program aims to scientifically, safely and rapidly correct these imbalances. Our international research and practical experience over many years with many 1000’s of Clients worldwide shows the main problem-factors include: DEVIATING AND…THE MIND MATTERS: THE RULES…COMMITMENT…ATTITUDE AND MOTIVATION… This is always a sensitive issue with Clients! Besides the main 5 key TLC-Program “Rules” (Correct Foods + Accurate Quantities + Correct Combinations + Water + Supplements)…often without realising it, Clients can quite “innocently” deviate from what is specified and prescribed: This can be easily solved by re-checking intake and instructions. It can be as “innocent” as licking the spoon of your baby’s feed or, not weighing accurately or, intake of “hidden” carbohydrates by adding in the wrong vegetables or, having a commercial salad containing a salad dressing with sugar or, using cough syrup or throat lozenges which are significant sources of sugar and (in many instances) alcohol as well or, even not taking water or supplements indicated! However (in too many cases), it is a “MIND MATTER!” That is, leading research (including the most recent “Placebo-Effect” research on the “Healing power of the Mind”) scientifically proves that if the mind is not “set-on-the-right-path”…most (if not all) medical/surgical/ clinical/Wellbeing interventions will fail/not achieve success! The same applies to TLC-Programs! It is essential to be 100% committed and strictly follow all instructions, really believing that what you are doing to obtain greater Wellbeing is a small sacrifice for a short time (with significant and astounding short and longer-term benefits!). We have seen over the years that positive, self-disciplined & committed Clients that “do it right first time” are the ones that succeed with all their goals rapidly…achieving above average, long-term Wellbeing! Unfortunately, whether it is a deliberate action of deviating, or an unconscious habit of tasting, the impact on the body is the same…slower-loss/poor results and potential for total failure! INTAKE OF DIET PILLS…DIURETICS…AMPHETAMINES…ANTI-DEPRESSANTS etc… It is not only the medications you are currently taking, but also the medications you were taking several weeks (even, in some cases, months/years) before you started your TLC-Program, which may be slowing down your progress. In some individuals the “rebound” (negative) effects of particularly “diet pills and potions” (Note: Any intake of these is not approved while on a TLC-Program) can persist for many months, and hamper the impact of the TLC-Program initially. The good news is that the TLC-Program will “speed-up” detoxification and rejuvenation processes to “cleanse and renew” your body. It will take patience but, once the after-effects of these diet pills or diuretics pass out of your system, you will get results! As regards, mild tranquillisers (e.g. Librium & Miltown) will not have a noticeable impact on the fat-loss rate and results but, the stronger (high-potency) drugs do impact. Phenothiazine (e.g. Sparine, Thorazine & Mellaril) and long-term anti-depressants or, psycho-energisers do inhibit fat-loss. The key aspect to consider is that although some of these (drugs) will inhibit or, slow-down results, you will still be losing weight (fat). That is still far better than gaining, so the key is to be realistic in your expectations & goals and, then you will be much happier with your results. INTAKE OF SEX HORMONES… Even though many a woman comes back depressed from her gynae after being told: “The pill did not make you fat, you are eating too much!”… the fact is that all sex hormones do impact on the body in 2 key ways: 1) They do slow-down or, hold-up fat-loss and, 2) They stimulate the production of Insulin which triggers fat storage in the body. So in essence, not only slowing down fat-loss, but speeding up weight-gain! This applies to Estrogen, the female hormone contained in the Pill and in Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT/HRT) during and after menopause, and also to Testosterone, the male hormone. The only way to overcome this is to consider other methods of birth control or, cut down (in consultation with your doctor) your dosages that contain Estrogen and/or, Testosterone. Even more dramatic is the impact of fertility drugs, especially those used for IVF/GIFT procedures. The long-term Wellbeing impact on the body is still unclear, but the impact on rapid weight-gain and slower fat-loss rates is very evident. In most cases, the TLC-Program will impact well but, in certain cases (after long term/many treatments) it can take time to restore balance in the body. We have seen (in many, many cases) that doing the TLC-Program in conjunction with fertility treatments not only improves the results of fertility treatment but, also reduces the negative impact (on hormonal balance) that results in weight-gain/poor Wellbeing. HORMONAL (THYROID) DEFICIENCY… While the Diagnostics employed for developing TLC-Programs are extremely advanced (assessing up to 3500 factors) and do (most often) identify and eliminate this as a cause of slow fat-loss…standard thyroid tests do not always reveal if there is a more complex Thyroid Condition. In cases of (what is termed) “Stubborn Resistance” to fat-loss…further thyroid tests need to be done (e.g. Some Obese Patients demonstrate antibodies against their own thyroid hormone & need synthetic thyroid medication to treat this condition). YOUR GREATER WELLBEING…A WONDERFUL JOURNEY WITH GREAT REWARDS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERFOODS…FOOD AS YOUR MEDICINE! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While we have said for many years (over 20 years!) that: “With a TLC-Program …Food can be your Medicine!”…at last, many in the more “conventional” Health and Wellbeing community are now starting to say there are things like “Superfoods…foods that really do make a difference with greater Wellbeing! Many of these experts are even now saying you don’t need many preventative medicines…with rare exceptions, you just need a really good diet!” Why now suddenly? Well many leading, “cutting-edge” research studies have demonstrated this fact beyond any doubt! These “Superfoods”, besides improving general Wellbeing…resulting in optimum weight…they say…can stop changes that lead to diseases such as Diabetes, Alzheimer’s and many other lifestyle-based diseases (including CVD and certain Cancers)…increasing life quality/life expectancy! SOY…for Cholesterol! "No, adding Soy to your diet does not mean pouring more Soy Sauce on your Chinese food," says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, LDN, Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. It does mean adding Soy foods such as Tofu, Soy Milk, Soy Nuts, or the Green Soybeans…called “Edamame” by the Japanese. Not everyone is convinced about Soy's heart-healthy benefits but its Cholesterol-lowering benefits are strongly indicated (A study in July 2003 in “The Journal of the American Medical Association” showed that amongst other foods, a diet including Soy lowered Cholesterol as much as Statins, the most widely prescribed Cholesterol medicine. YOGHURT…Calcium for Your Bones! Yoghurt helps keep your bones strong and lessens your chance of fractures as you get older. Calcium keeps teeth strong, helps your muscles contract, and your heart beat. Recent studies have even shown that Calcium may lower your risk of Colon Polyps, and help you lose weight. Researchers at Purdue University found that women who consume Calcium from Low-fat Dairy Products, or get at least 1000 milligrams a day, showed an overall decrease in body weight. Yoghurt (and also Cheese) are some of the best sources of Calcium. What are some of the other Superfoods? BROCCOLI…ORANGES…SALMON…EGGS…SPINACH…GREEN TEA…TOMATOES…TURKEY! So are "Superfoods" for real or, just another diet-book gimmick in a market flooded with them? Beth Kitchin, MS, RD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Alabama-Birmingham says: "I think it's a good message…there's good data to support the health benefits of all these foods. They're what we might call “functional foods” because you eat them for a very specific purpose. Salmon is a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Yoghurt is a great source of Calcium and natural bacterial cultures that help maintain a healthy digestive tract, and Tea has been shown over and over again to have a role in preventing some Cancers." Can you lose weight on a "Superfoods" diet? Of course you can, although that's viewed by us (and many other experts) as a side-benefit! The “Superfoods” way of looking at things is a lifestyle choice, not just a simple a weight-loss program! But, if you make these foods a lifestyle choice, you'll get better…feel better…you'll look better…and, much research shows, even enhance your life expectancy! TLC-Programs do this…They start your journey to a lifestyle of much greater Wellbeing! Extracts/Sources: Steven G. Pratt, MD, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, Calif. Beth Kitchin, MS, RD, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, Director of Nutrition (USD). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WELLBEING…what does it really mean? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellbeing…a very significant word…really important to each person! Unfortunately today, it is too often (and improperly) used by marketers to sell every new product, “fad” diet, pill and potion. But, do you know what it really means to you? When asked, most health professionals and specialists will briefly describe it as: A balanced/quality lifestyle…diagnostics (heart, blood & other indicators) within “acceptable” ranges…no major illnesses…psychological-emotional happiness etc. Most people, when asked, will generally say: Wellbeing means…being healthy and happy…but, have not spent any real time defining it further! All these descriptions are far too general. To really be able to improve it, we all need to understand it much better…to be able to change it for the better! We have asked many people over recent months what Wellbeing means to them and, the overall conclusion is that the average person has 10 000 - 50 000 Factors that all combine (each day/month/year) to make or, affect the unique state of their Wellbeing…from 100’s of very small things to larger, more obvious things! When really asked to explain it…the 1000’s of Factors mentioned included: Health, home, family, children, work, stress, food, body-weight, financial status, environment (weather/pollution/security/safety/technology), recognition, fashion, a “meaningful” life, recreation, travel, relationships, psychological, education…and, the list goes on-and-on (almost as numerous as the number of people asked)! In carefully considering this all, our 12 main conclusions are: * Wellbeing actually means many different things…it is unique to each person * Wellbeing is not just one thing…it summarises many 1000’s of Factors. * “Good” and “Bad” Wellbeing Factors need to be identified by each person. * Each person must know what their own greater Wellbeing really means. * Changing just a few Factors can affect many other Factors…whole Wellbeing. * Wellbeing is considerably (dramatically) influenced by attitude (well-over 50%). * Wellbeing is a journey as it constantly changes with age, time & circumstance. * Great Wellbeing requires ongoing effort…replacing bad with good! * Wellbeing comes from the small things to the larger things….all combine! * Doing something is far better than doing nothing to improve Wellbeing! * The quest for greater Wellbeing starts and ends with each individual… * It is not a theoretical concept, it is a real summary of a persons whole life! For many…one of the very best steps to take to improve their Wellbeing is by doing a unique TLC-Program: We, and many of our 1000’s of successful Clients each month, know that TLC does Wellbeing…much more than just simple weight/fat-loss or, solving of a particular ailment! In fact, over 80% of our new Clients world-wide are doing their TLC-Programs for greater Wellbeing reasons…with rapid and safe fat-loss plus the solving of specific ailments being only some of the many positive results (up to 350 benefits). As indicated above…Wellbeing is a “real summary” of a person’s whole quality-of-life! We have seen over the past 20 years that TLC-Programs holistically impact on total Wellbeing. Ultimately…optimised Wellbeing really means a more productive, longer, happier and healthier life! Talk to others…they will tell you! Wellbeing…change the Summary of your Life! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 QUICKIES ‘N QUACKS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tired of hearing all the “latest” research!? Well here are some “funny” views on nutrition and health. It's a relief to find out the “truth” after all those conflicting medical studies. 1. Did you know that… * The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans? * The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. * The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. * The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. * The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like! Speaking English is apparently what kills you! HOME REMEDIES…THE ‘FINAL’ WORD! From Windex to Chicken Soup to Toothpaste…Final “expert opinion” on some favorite Home Remedies: Windex as a “cure for all”… Answer: Don't dump-out your medicine chest and rely solely on Windex Glass Cleaner. Its active ingredient (ammonium hydroxide) may assist with infections and rashes (also poison ivy) but, over-use could result in further irritation or burning of the skin. Chicken Soup for Colds and Flu… Answer: Grandma was right! A consequence of a cold and flu results in the body losing fluid and chicken soup contains (besides water) significant salt and other minerals. Salt helps retain water and the other contents assist with rejuvenation (producing new proteins and antibodies that assist fighting the infection). So don't count on zinc, echinacea, and other vitamins and minerals alone to relieve colds or flu...eat chicken soup! Toothpaste and Pimples… Answer: Toothpaste does more than help you achieve a great smile! A “dab” of toothpaste on a pimple can get rid of it by morning! It essentially works like a clay mask (dehydrating the pimple and absorbing the oil). Avoid “whitening” toothpaste due to high levels of hydrogen peroxide (that may irritate or burn the skin). People with a sensitive skin, should not use toothpaste for this! Remember! This “advice” is taken or done at your Own Risk! What will be “discovered” next…who knows? At TLC we always take a scientific & holistic view! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANOTHER YEAR…OF FAILED RESOLUTIONS? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tried everything…Atkins…South Beach…Cabbage…J-Craig…Pills & Potions…Injections…diet books…all the fads…even, starving Yourself with no success? Or, have you over-indulged over the holidays and now feel guilty? Or, have you decided it is time you really did something…but, do not know how?Or, do you have a family member or friend that really must “do” something? Don’t Despair…Never-mind…Help is nearby! Why not Resolve to Evolve yourself (or help others to) this year with the world’s leading program for rapid fat-loss and improved wellbeing! TLC-Programs are different…Rapid, Safe and Effective! The A-Z of these world-leading Programs…to start Evolving and Rejuvenating within days and, be done within a few weeks/months! A) Around…TLC-Programs have been around for nearly 20 years…not some fad diet! B) Balanced… TLC-Programs are “balanced” (all food-groups are prescribed). C) Carbohydrates…An addiction that many people suffer from today…we restrict intake! D) Detox…TLC-Programs will detoxify you (to cleanse your body rapidly and safely)! E) Energy…TLC-Programs result in rapidly-increased energy levels, vitality and virility! F) Fats…Fat intake is limited to specific and smaller amounts of good fats! G) Genetics…Applied Genetics are a major aspect used to develop unique TLC-Programs. H) Holistic…All aspects are considered (complementary and conventional medicine)! I) Individual…TLC-Programs are personalised…not some general diet off-the-shelf! J) J unk Food…A major cause of problems. None on Diet. After completion = moderation! K) Kilojoules…Not important…specific quantities, food-groups and combinations are! L) Lifestyle…TLC-Programs consider modern lifestyles and help change certain habits! M) Meals become Medicine…Good, ample, healthy food becomes your medicine! N) New Research…TLC-Programs combine the best research and science…cutting-edge! O) Obesity…We see this as a disease that can be “cured and resolved”…Rapidly & Safely! P) Protein…Not high/unlimited. TLC-Programs provide precise limited amounts & types. Q) Quantum…Many 1000’s of people have had a quantum improvement in their wellbeing! R) Rapid Results…Results are experienced within days…rapid and significant! S) Short-term, Safe…Not a “diet for life”…Rapid, Safe Results, Stabilise, then normal Life! T) TLC…We care about each Client’s Wellbeing…Service…Tender Loving Care! U) Unique Science…TLC owns and uses unique formulae, processes and systems! V) Vitamins… In the modern world intake essential for greater wellbeing and results! W) World-wide…We have treated many 1000’s successfully world-wide over past 20 years! X) X-Factors…TLC-Programs consider up to 3000 unique factors…no other program does! Y) Yes…TLC-Programs (Food) can be your best Medicine…many 1000’s have proved it! Z) Zero Failure…If “prescriptions” are followed…zero failure…we guarantee our results! Well there you have it! The A-Z of unique TLC-Programs! Ever seen the Movie…”Super Size me”…if not…take a look…we are the “cure” for modern lifestyles and reducing the risks and results of this! Unique and Precise TLC-Programs developed for each individual to Evolve themselves! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you do a TLC-Program 100% correctly… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What results can you expect? * Rapid and Effective Detoxification in 3-5 days. * Rapidly Improved Energy, Concentration and Vitality in days. *No more Heartburn and Indigestion in days. * Resolution of IBS and Spastic Colon in days. *Rapid normalisation of High Cholesterol in days. * Rapid normalisation of High Blood Pressure in days. * Reduced Stress in days. * Dramatically Improved Sleep Patterns and Quality in days * Reduced Hunger Pangs and Cravings in 3-14 days. * Rapid (up to 25kg/month) Fat-loss and Cellulite-loss in weeks. * Resolution of Diabetes Type 2 in weeks. * Reduced risk of CVD-Cardiovascular Disease And lifestyle-based Cancers in weeks. * Significantly Improved Immune System in weeks. * Significantly Improved Fertility and Virility. * Reduced Aging and Increased Rejuvenation for years to come! ….Results seen with many 1000’s of successful Clients over past 20 years! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006…What new, exciting products and services to expect! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TLC and Results The most advanced science and technology available… Advanced Genetics…Biometrics…Diagnostics! Your greater wellbeing is our business so…expect continued, ever-improving results and, our continued striving for excellent service to You…our very best TLC! Always ahead of any others with continued innovation…our results really do speak for themselves! A new TLC-Program Booklet and Book An exciting, world-leading new TLC-Program Booklet and (larger version) TLC-Program Book will be introduced during 2006 with even more help and support for Your Greater Wellbeing…look out for it at your nearest TLC-Wellbeing Clinic! More TLC-Outlets Opening: To further improve our service and care all to Clients over the world…even more new TLC-Wellbeing Clinics and Agencies will be opened...especially in areas where there are no Clinics. All TLC-Wellbeing Clinics will also be appointing TLC-Clinic Agents who work part-time on commission for good extra income. All these opportunities are available to all Clients as well…just see our International Website: www.forwellbeing.com (Also see links to the growing number of Regional Websites in local languages). International Website Upgrades: Look out for even more information and support from our International and Regional Websites. More Before/After Pics...More Recipes…even more Help and Hints! Also…remember that our “Virtual” Website Clinic treats people all over the world (that are not near a TLC-Wellbeing Clinic)…just a click away @ www.forwellbeing.com! More TLC-Clubs: Started on their own initiative nearly 10 years ago by TLC-Clients in Argentina and Canada…many Clinics are now offering this valuable support system for Clients who need this…More TLC-Wellbeing Clinics will be spreading this excellent support system (launching TLC-Clubs) for Clients who wish to join…the many benefits include: Special talks, social events, meeting others for support, competitions, prizes and special gifts. Advanced TLC-Programs: A number of new, even more advanced TLC-Programs to address specific ailments/conditions will be introduced in 2006…increasing results even more by focusing on specific conditions while still addressing all other significant wellbeing aspects. This includes even more upgrades with existing TLC-Programs for even better Client results! TLC-Supplements: A specially designed range of high quality, affordable and unique TLC-Supplements is under development and will be introduced to support and “turbo-charge” your success…even better TLC-Program results! Look out for this in the first few months of 2006! Announcements soon! And much more…see you in the New Year ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ! The “Wacky” World of Wellbeing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another look at some of the frequently funny things some Clients have said to us! No names mentioned, but extracts from 3 Client Comments (with our answers/comments)! “My husband is really fat! He has no “energy” and is no “fun” any more! Can you work out a TLC-Program for him (like you have for me) so we can have some “fun” again?!” Answer: Yes, with pleasure! Our unique TLC-Programs are scientifically proven to increase energy and virility within days! Just over 7 weeks later! “No more please…help make him fat again?!” A question asked almost every day: “If you say this Program gets rid of fat…will it make my "big boobs" smaller and firmer!?” Answer: If it is fat it will disappear, if it is muscle it will firm-up! Many Clients with "larger proportions" report increased firmness/shape. “This has really changed my shopping experience…much more fun but, I still find myself automatically going to the ‘fat’ clothes section!” Answer: We have seen over the years that it does take a while for a person to finally accept (mentally) that they are no longer fat! It will happen soon…you will never want to go back! Who said changing Your Life isn't any Fun!? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEWARE…TOP 5 FALSE ‘FAD-DIET’ CLAIMS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Eat as Much as You Like…Lose Weight No Matter How Much You Eat…even Your Favorite Fast Foods! False! The laws of “thermodynamics” (In this context: Your Food Intake and related Metabolic Processes) can only stretch so far! The well known saying is: “You are what you eat!” The total/type of intake does matter and, fast foods are NOT healthy choices! Most-often fast foods contain high amounts of saturated fats, high levels of glycemic carbs, very little fiber and, often many harmful (chemical) additives. An alternative is: Eating a balanced, low-carb diet (of natural, healthy foods) which will actually give you a “thermodynamic advantage!” This means you actually burn more calories as heat and energy. In fact, studies in the New England Journal of Medicine once again prove that those on a low-carb, higher-protein diet shed three times as much weight as those on a low-fat diet! Unlike high-carbohydrate diets, protein triggers a response in the stomach that stimulates the release of Glucagon, a hormone that helps us to burn previously stored fat. Just by eating a small amount of protein, Glucagon levels rise within thirty minutes, peaking at two hours….staying elevated in the blood for several hours and, giving your body plenty of time to use the fat stored around your waist and hips for fuel. TLC-Programs are short-term, balanced, low-carb, higher-protein programs…the very best way (with related wellbeing guidelines) to obtain results quickly and safely…and, maintain wellbeing successfully and easily. 2. Use our newly-developed “X”…and, Lose Weight Without any Diet or, Exercise! False! No scientific proof exists at all for these types of claims! It takes EFFORT to lose body fat and maintain wellbeing. A change to a balanced lifestyle is the ONLY solution…this includes a scientific, personalised diet and, an appropriate/moderate exercise regime (with Pilates and Yoga as present popular alternatives). In fact, just keeping busy…just ”fidgeting” can result in 350 calories burned a day or 5-14 kg fat-loss in a year. Just an extra hour a day of “fidgeting” (even 2-3 kph on a treadmill while reading the newspaper or a book) can, besides some cardio-vascular benefits, help lose the fat! A TLC-Program plus its Wellbeing Guidelines and Exercise Programs is a wise choice! There are no magic diets or, short-cuts…your wellbeing is too important! 3. Lose Weight Permanently! Never ever Diet Again! False! Don't fall for this common low-carb and, pills & potions diet scam…it is not scientifically possible! NOTHING IS PERMANENT…it takes a real, ongoing lifestyle change to ensure long-term wellbeing benefits. Ongoing wellbeing and weight management requires an ongoing and conscious choice of what goes into your mouth. While TLC-Programs do promise long-lasting results (if wellbeing guidelines are used)…frequent events of self-abuse and negligence will result in health/wellbeing problems again (not unlike the like the movie: “Supersize Me” where the person ate huge amounts of just fast food and became very ill). TLC-Programs provide the “platform” for optimised wellbeing and health (a normal lifestyle…living happily in moderation)! 4. Block the Absorption of Fat/Carbs/Calories with our Natural Products: Diet Supplements/Pills/Patch/Cream! False! So-called…“Carb blockers”, “fat blockers” or any pill/potion that claims to block calories/fat are yet another diet scam that just results in your money being wasted and, your wellbeing being harmed! IT'S SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE to block the absorption from your stomach with artificial ingredients (without having a devastating effect on your hormonal balance). Many of these products actually cause severe obesity! The American Journal of Human Biology reports that these “products” result in what is called: “Yo-Yo dieting”, where dieters who have deprived themselves (into starvation-mode with pills/potions) gain weight at faster rates than non-dieters when they begin eating normally again. Under normal conditions, humans only absorb about 80% of the nutrients from the food they eat, and the rest of the nutrients pass through the body. But, when deprived of nourishment (in starvation-mode), the body becomes a super-efficient machine. It takes more work for the body to burn fat than carbohydrate, so the body in starvation-mode learns to burn carbohydrate for energy and to store fat, rather than use the energy for growth. When the malnourished person begins eating normally again, the body does not re-adapt. Instead, it keeps storing fat as if malnourished. It keeps metabolising 100% of nutrients from the food. Induction diets, tricks for rapid weight-loss, all put the body into starvation mode. So, it's important to change your LIFESTYLE rather than look for the latest "lettuce fad-diet" if you want to remain healthy. TLC-Programs do not require pills or potions…the right food (in specific quantities and combinations) becomes your best medicine for naturally restoring the endocrine balance in your body and, allowing it to obtain and maintain optimised and ongoing wellbeing! 5. Celebrity Diets…Everybody will lose weight the same as Me…and, look as good as Me! False! Claims that a new “miracle diet” promoted by some celebrity will cause everyone to lose weight are NONSENSE! People differ…over 3000 factors/profile aspects such as: age, sex, metabolism, medical history including conditions such as menopause, hypothyroidism, adrenal problems (e.g. PCOS) will all affect weight-loss. Of course the Celebrity looks great…so would you if you had 24/7 access to a special chef/plastic surgeons/doctors/personal trainers/beauty salons…unlimited resources and time! Just recently a very well-known celebrity in LA (who promotes her own diet and books etc.) was seen “slipping” out of a plastic surgery clinic (after liposuction)! Don’t believe all these (often very convincing) adverts and commercial best-sellers…their aim (above all else) is not always your wellbeing…it’s to make a lot of money as quickly as possible! TLC-Programs (available for nearly 20 years now) are highly personalised and safe programs that assess up to 3000 factors unique to each individual to ensure rapid and effective results…you are unique so your return to greater wellbeing must be unique! We don’t need celebrities…our “best sellers…our “celebrities” are our many, many hundreds of thousands of successful Clients in over 120 countries since 1987! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORRIED ABOUT BIRD FLU…CAN VITAMIN C BE A CURE? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If it does become an epidemic…and, it is not yet!! Some would say…the simple answer is: YES…for more detail…read on! Opinions by: Dr Thomas Levy, one of the world’s experts in effects of vitamin C on viruses and, author of highly respected publication: “Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases and Toxins: Curing the Incurable.” His comments on vitamin C and the looming “Bird Flu Epidemic” The “Killing-curing” effect: He says he has not found any virus for which vitamin C does not exert a virucidal (killing-curing) effect, as long as enough vitamin C reaches the virus (any acute infection). No tests have been conducted on this latest Bird Flu Strain but, he says that vitamin C is likely to be just-as effective with this Strain. High Doses: Although there are no studies yet on treating Asian Bird Flu with vitamin C, Dr Robert Cathcart (a world-renowned immune expert) who has directly treated thousands of cases of life threatening infectious diseases with high dose vitamin C indicates that treatment of the Bird Flu with massive doses of ascorbate would be the same as any other flu. Except…that the severity of the disease indicates that it may require unusually massive doses of ascorbic acid orally or, even intravenous sodium ascorbate. He says that he has not seen any flu yet that was not cured or, markedly ameliorated by massive doses of vitamin C. Multiple Effects: Antiviral drugs, work by inhibiting neuraminidase (produced by viruses and essential for their ability to replicate). So too does vitamin C but, this is only one of more than ten ways that vitamin C knocks out viruses, both by inhibiting the virus itself, and by strengthening the body’s own immune response (for example, by improving the number of functions of immune cells such as: macrophages, lymphocytes and neutrophils), upping interferon and nitric oxide and, making more antibodies which target viruses. Money! The problem is that the efficacy of vitamin C has not been adequately tested on humans by drug companies and, therefore it has not been scientifically proven/disproven! It’s a tragedy that these studies aren’t done for life-threatening diseases such as Bird Flu, but the unfortunate truth is that vitamin C is cheap to make and, is not patentable…unlike the drugs developed for this (such as Tamiflu)! In addition, Vitamin C (in high doses) has been well-proven to be non-toxic in both adults and children over many years! The same cannot be said for the new generations of antiviral drugs…what side-effects will result in years to come? Proven: However, we do know that vitamin C reduces the severitiy of colds and flu. Over 20 controlled trials using at least 1 gram a day against the common cold have been published, showing that the duration is typically decreased by about 25% and symptoms are much less severe. Bird Flu will however require much higher dosages! One recent human trial found that students who took hourly doses of 1000 mg of vitamin C for the first 6 hours and then 3 times daily had a decrease in symptoms of 85% compared to students in the control group. In the case of Bird Flu that might well be the difference between life and death! Careful Intake: It’s highly likely that vitamin C would be effective against Bird Flu if you can get the dose high enough. Dr Mark Levine (US National Institute of Health) has shown that you can get plasma levels up to 200mcmol/l with 3 grams of vitamin C six times a day, at which point vitamin C becomes profoundly anti-viral. However, with intravenous infusion of 100g a day, concentration goes up to 15,000mcmol/l. No virus has yet been shown to survive at that level! The intake of very high doses of vitamin C is dependent on individual “bowel tolerance!” High dosages must therefore be carefully administered by a Doctor! So…vitamin C could well be an Effective Answer…Prevention is important! Once again…it is important to stress that it is not yet an epidemic! What is some good advice…if the Bird Flu Epidemic does come? * Continue with your TLC-Program…Optimise your Wellbeing! Build-up your immune system with moderate and healthy eating together with appropriate supplementation. * Only avoid any poultry products and find other protein sources if local health agencies indicate the presence of Bird Flu and, issue related health/consumption warnings. * Purchase high quality vitamin C: It might be useful to have a supply of good quality vitamin C and, other key supplements at hand if an epidemic does break out. * Take additional vitamin C if you have any Flu Symptoms: There is no harm in having 100 grams a day short-term (3 days) then stopping once all symptoms are gone. * Find a doctor: That is, find one who believes in either the distinct benefits of vitamin C OR, who up-to-date with more conventional but, the latest regimes/preventions. The trick with any infection is not to get it in the first place by prevention and, keeping your immune system strong for any possible primary and secondary infections. * Always consult your Doctor: Most important, if unsure/concerned, always consult your Family Doctor/GP as he/she has access and insight into your specific medical history, local health matters and relevant/appropriate regimes. Acknowledgements: Dr. A. Weil, Sharp Institute, Dr. G. Wastle, Dr T. Levy, P. Holford, Dr R. Cathcart et al. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FACTS…WHAT YOUR TLC-PROGRAM CAN DO FOR YOU! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TLC-Programs deliver up to 300 dramatic and effective results! Besides the actual results we see with our Clients worldwide every day (confirmed by our Client’s medical reports and scientific diagnostics)…here is the International Research conducted by leading international specialists: Dr. Chein and Dr. Terry from the Medical College of Winsconson (USA) that shows that just “clinically” stimulating the human Growth Hormone (hGH) in a period of 3-6 months…which is one of the many hormones we address naturally with TLC-Programs…can result in over 40 health and wellbeing improvements in individuals! So, by doing a TLC-Program (that triggers hGH production in your body naturally with food) you could experience a number of the following benefits (with our “encouraging” comments and “observations” in brackets!): *72% in Body Fat-loss (only 72% of my fat lost?!! Don’t be greedy, you do need some fat in your body to be healthy…one measure we use is the scientific BMI System to ensure this!) *51%-71% Wrinkle Disappearance/Skin Texture (Let eating food become your Plastic Surgeon or Face Cream to look younger…many Clients very soon show a “glow” in their faces! No need for potentially very harmful and painful procedures or wasting money! Every day we see Clients who look and feel 5-10 years younger! Don’t many of us who are “more mature” want to look a little younger?! Over 95% of our Clients do report that friends and family notice and say so to them within days/weeks) *62% Memory Improvement (Besides just ignoring “nagging” bosses and /or partners…have you been more than a little forgetful, distracted or absent-minded lately? Do a TLC-Program and start thinking, remembering and problem-solving even better in days!) *38% Menstrual Cycle Regulation (Yes, this does impact the endocrine system to help resolve this. For women only?! The men do not think they have hormones…”it’s a woman thing they say!” Well, research has clearly shown men do have “hormonal cycles” and , that they do appear to benefit considerably…a significant number of our Clients (and their partners!) report becoming considerably less moody and stressed!) *38% New Hair Growth (Particularly for those men who need some! We do find that hair quality improves in men and women after initial detoxification processes!) *88% Muscle Strength (Not muscle-bulking…Firming and strength to look/feel/be healthy!) *55% Healing Old Injuries (A major activity/purpose of the hormone-hGH is the replacement and rejuvenation of damaged cells. We have had many instances where Clients do TLC-Programs pre and post operatively (before/after surgery) to ensure wellbeing, recovery and better health. Many also report the healing of “old aches and pains!) *84% Energy Levels (a significant number of Clients report a rapid improvement of this within 3-5 days…saying that their energy “work and play” make them feel like a new/younger person again! We also have “happy complaints”…”My husband is far too “energetic” now!”) *80% Sleep Quality (Clients say their quality of sleep really improves…with most requiring less sleep but, having much higher quality sleep…even if they sleep less…they wake up feeling ready to take the world on! Quality Sleep = Rejuvenation = Releases of critical Hormones!) *83% Exercise Endurance (Although we do not advocate strenuous exercise, we do say that moderate exercise such as “brisk walking” for 30 minutes three times a week or following one of our special TLC-Physical Exercise Plans, is an important part of returning to greater wellbeing and, having a healthy lifestyle) *73% Resistance to Common Illness (Many of our Clients report significant reductions in regular colds, flu, infections and allergies…research clearly shows significant Immune System strengthening. Less visits to the doctor…less sick-time-off…longer quality life!) *75% Sexual Potency and Virility (We have many very happy reports…about this!) Just some of the 300 benefits! So don’t delay…Let food become your medicine for a short while! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS AROUND THE WORLD! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EUROPE: A special welcome to our new TLC-Europe Teams and their all new TLC-Lifestyle Centres! Let our TLC-Programs bring greater wellbeing and health to your many Clients in Europe! Opening all over Europe including in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. SLOVENIA: Intelligent water! Yes, that is what is about to become available! World-leading research in Slovenia has been conducted over the past 10 years to “reprogram” the molecular structure of water to provide a “greater balance, stability & structure” between atoms within water molecules. The Results with testing include: Up to a 50% improvement in plant growth and significant health benefits to humans. This “intelligent water” is expected to be commercially available world-wide within the next 1-2 years. Water could well become even more important to your wellbeing! ARGENTINA: A very special welcome to all our new Clients and SP-Doctors in South America! Your new TLC-Programs (in Spanish) will be available soon! SOUTH AFRICA: A special thank you to Mrs. Kemp for her kinds and delightful words about her excellent TLC-Program results! However, we do not advise that she puts her pet dog on a TLC-Program…he, “Buster” needs a Vet and good “doggy food!” FAR EAST: All our Clients in Singapore, Tokyo & Hong Kong can look forward to our exciting new research being conducted on Traditional Eastern Medicine and Foods (such as Herbal Remedies and Sushi). Coming soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACHES AND PAINS? SOME ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. TUMMY ACHES AND DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS… POSSIBLE CAUSES: In 20% of cases Fructose (a sugar) may be the cause of these Digestive Problems! Specifically, a condition called Fructose Intolerance (Mal-absorption) is the main cause of tummy aches and digestive problems… SOURCES: Fructose is naturally found in many fruits (apples, peaches, pears, oranges etc) and, is the main ingredient in many processed foods such as juices, sodas, sweetners, condiments, fast-foods and snacks. High-fructose corn syrup (cheaper than can-syrup!) is often an ingredient in these processed foods. SYMPTOMS: Whatever the source, symptoms such as pain, flatulence, bloating and other gastrointestinal problems are occurring in ever-increasing numbers of people. As one of doctors says with some humor…”A worldwide epidemic of gas and groans!” THE PROBLEM: Fructose is not easily absorbed by the body and is usually absorbed in the small intestine but, for those with Fructose Intolerance, some travels to the colon, where bacteria ferment the Fructose. This causes the release of hydrogen and methane gases, which cause pain, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea. This fact is well known (and has been for many years) but, what has changed in the last few decades is that Fructose intake in the U.S. (and in many other countries) has increased as portion sizes have increased…and, so have number of people suffering with symptoms! NOTES: Table (cane) sugar does not cause this reaction because it also contains Glucose, which aids in the absorption process. These effects may be more severe in those with IBS-Irritable Bowel Syndrome or other diagnosed digestive disorders. THE SOLUTIONS: A healthier diet (limiting high-Fructose, processed foods) and , spacing the amount and the consumption-rate (of Fructose intake) which will help reduce any symptoms. Your body does however need fruit! It can absorb Fructose…it just needs time to cope with the intake! Also, eat slower, savor & enjoy (this really helps!). Do a TLC-Program! If it persists, see your Family Doctor for more diagnostics to be conducted & appropriate treatment. 2. PMS-PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME…CRAMPS AND PAINS… THE CAUSES: People suffering from extreme Menstrual Cramps and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) will try anything to reduce their pain and discomfort! The causes could originate from far too many variables to fully discuss here…what is more important is what are the possible solution! As one Client said: “Never-mind the causes…just give me the solution and … give it to me NOW! MYTHS AND HOME REMEDIES: So, can a glass of coke, a chunk of chocolate or a handful of peanuts help curb this? Well yes, it may well work, but we do not recommend it! Ultimately, people should only use something that has been tested and shown to work in large groups of people. Hot baths work for some and, not at all for others…”TLC” and understanding from a Partner certainly does help!” SOLUTIONS: Studies have clearly shown that additional intake of calcium, chromium and certain carbohydrates can help. What we do know (from many Clients providing feedback over the years) is that their TLC-Programs have helped considerably with this and, they have not had to resort to any home remedies any longer! Rather do a TLC-Program! 3. HEADACHES & MIGRAINES… THE CAUSES: This is increasingly becoming a world-wide epidemic that certainly (in extreme cases) has a considerable impact on people’s quality of lives and their whole wellbeing. Once again the causes could be from many sources ranging from environment (noise/air pollution and stress) to simple dehydration, to incorrect food intake, to physiological and/or neurological causes. Once again…solutions are needed…”Just make it go way!”…we hear from headache/migraine sufferers! SOLUTIONS: In many cases (over 80%) the causes of a headache is dehydration (some research shows the average person dehydrates up to 10 times per day!). Drink more water…you’ll be amazed in minutes! On the other-hand…home remedies for headaches may be on your kitchen counter or at your neighborhood coffee shop! Coffee constricts the blood vessels, which reduces blood flow and eases pressure associated with certain headaches such as painful migraines and tension headaches! So, if you feel a headache coming on, down a cup or so of coffee and it may help! Research has shown that caffeine is as good as “ibuprofen”at relieving headaches! However, there is a “catch 22”…reduction of intake or, even normal intake of caffeine may also cause headaches due to detoxification and other chemical reactions…so use this “home remedy” with caution! NOTE: In all events…if headaches are frequent and persistent, it is vital to see your family doctor/GP for more diagnostics to be conducted and appropriate treatment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO TELL OTHERS ALL ABOUT YOUR TLC-PROGRAM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The TLC-Program I am doing Is Not just another Diet It is Much More than that! It is Scientific, Precise, Unique, Safe and delivers Rapid Results and it’s Guaranteed! It was developed especially for me by assessing up to 3000 factors unique to My Profile, using Applied Bio-Genetics, Bio-chemical Analysis/Diagnostics and Pathology, Biometrics and, Advanced Nutritional Science to ensure Rapid, Safe and Long-lasting Results for me. I am also doing it for my Greater Wellbeing as TLC-Programs focus on all aspects of Wellbeing including the mind and body Plus they also focus on reducing/solving: Stress, Lifestyle Diseases (Cancer & Heart Diseases), Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, High Cholesterol, Obesity/Overweight Problems, High Blood Pressure, Infertility/Low Virility, Low Concentration, Poor Sleep, Anti-Aging, Rejuvenation; in fact TLC-Programs have listed up to 300 recorded benefits with many 1000’s of people in over 120 countries in the past 20 years! All this plus the “TLC” : The service: Tender Loving Care is what makes these TLC-Programs truly world-leading NO MORE “fad diets Pills and Potion’s for ME! I know what I’m feeling, seeing and hearing others say to me. My greater wellbeing is happening! I’m doing it the TLC-Way!” (With Thanks. Adapted and Written by S. H. Dewy: A Client from Vancouver, Canada) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANT QUICKER, BETTER RESULTS? BE AWARE OF/AVOID THESE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As with any human (wellbeing) process,some folk will “struggle” and not know the real reasons for their slower (than expected) results. We have found over the past 20 years that about 1-2% of TLC-Program Clients, do have results that are (initially) slower than the average person. This can be very demotivating and frustrating and, may even trigger a Client into “giving up” and (incorrectly) blaming his or her TLC-Program! Here are some important aspects to know about/consider/avoid/ solve - to achieve even better results. Remember, there are always reasons (often quite simple reasons) for a slower than normal rate of fat-loss or, reduced results. The key is to find the reasons/causes and solve them! A healthy body is an extremely delicate balance of many elements including many essential chemicals and hormones that can easily be disrupted! TLC-Programs aim to scientifically, safely and rapidly correct these imbalances. Our international research and practical experience over many years with hundreds of thousands of Clients worldwide shows the main reasons for slower results to be: INTAKE OF DIET PILLS/ DIURETICS/ AMPHETAMINES/TRANQUILISERS/ ANTI-DEPRESSANTS/ PSYCH DRUGS: It is not only the medications you are currently taking, but also the medications you were taking several weeks (even, in some cases, months/years) before you started your TLC-Program, which may be slowing down your progress. In some individuals the “rebound” (negative) effects of particularly “diet pills and potions” (Note: Any intake of these is not approved while on a TLC-Program) can persist for many months, and hamper the impact of the TLC-Program initially. The good news is that the TLC-Program will “speed-up” detoxification and rejuvenation processes to “cleanse and renew” your body. It will take patience but, once the after-effects of these diet pills or diuretics pass out of your system, you will get results! As regards, mild tranquillisers (e.g. Librium & Miltown) will not have a noticeable impact on the fat-loss rate and results but, the stronger (high-potency) drugs do impact. Phenothiazine (e.g. Sparine, Thorazine & Mellaril) and long-term anti-depressants or, psycho-energisers do inhibit fat-loss. The key aspect to consider is that although some of these (drugs) will inhibit or, slow-down results, you will still be losing weight (fat). That is still far better than gaining, so the key is to be realistic in your expectations & goals and, then you will be much happier with your results. INTAKE OF SEX HORMONES: Even though many a woman comes back depressed from her gynae after being told: “The pill did not make you fat, you are eating too much!”, the fact is that all sex hormones do impact on the body in 2 key ways: 1. They do slow-down or, hold-up fat-loss and, 2. They stimulate the production of insulin which triggers fat storage in the body. So in essence, not only slowing down fat-loss, but speeding up weight-gain! This applies to Estrogen, the female hormone contained in the Pill and in Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT/HRT) during and after menopause, and also to Testosterone, the male hormone. The only way to overcome this is to consider other methods of birth control or, cut down (in consultation with your doctor) your dosages that contain estrogen and/or, testosterone. Even more dramatic is the impact of fertility drugs, especially those used for IVF/GIFT procedures. The long-term wellbeing impact on the body is still unclear, but the impact on rapid weight-gain and slower fat-loss rates is very evident. In most cases the TLC-Program will impact well but, in certain cases (after long term/many treatments) it can take time to restore balance in the body. We have seen (in many cases) that doing the TLC-Program in conjunction with fertility treatments not only improves the results of fertility treatment but, also reduces the negative impact (on hormonal balance) that results in weight-gain/poor wellbeing. HORMONAL (THYROID) DEFICIENCY: While the Diagnostics employed for developing TLC-Programs are extremely advanced and do (most often) identify and eliminate this as a cause of slow fat-loss, standard thyroid tests do not always reveal if there is a more complex Thyroid Condition. In cases of (what is termed) “Stubborn Resistance” to fat-loss further more targeted thyroid tests need to be done (for example, some Obese Patients demonstrate antibodies against their own thyroid hormone and need synthetic thyroid medication to treat this condition). DEVIATING AND THE MIND MATTERS: COMMITMENT, ATTITUDE AND MOTIVATION: This is always a sensitive issue with Clients! Often without realising it Clients can quite “innocently” deviate from what is specified and prescribed: This can be easily solved by re-checking intake and instructions. It can be as “innocent” as licking the spoon of your baby’s feed or, not weighing accurately or, intake of “hidden” carbohydrates by adding in the wrong vegetables or, having a commercial salad containing a salad dressing with sugar or, using cough syrup or throat lozenges which are significant sources of sugar and (in many instances) alcohol as well or, even not taking water or supplements indicated! However (in too many cases), it is a “MIND MATTER!” That is, leading research (including the most recent “Placebo-Effect” research on the “Healing power of the Mind”) scientifically proves that if the mind is not “set-on-the-right-path”, most (if not all) medical/surgical/ clinical/wellbeing interventions will fail/not achieve success. The same applies to TLC-Programs! It is essential to be 100% committed and strictly follow all instructions, really believing that what you are doing to obtain greater wellbeing is a small sacrifice for a short time (with significant and astounding short and longer-term benefits!). We have seen over the years that positive, self-disciplined & committed Clients that “do it right first time” are the ones that succeed with all their goals rapidly achieving above average, long-term wellbeing! Unfortunately, whether it is a deliberate action of deviating, or an unconscious habit of tasting, the impact on the body is the same slower-loss/poor results and potential for total failure! So, these are the main reasons for slower results but, there can be others. If your results are slower, consider these and other possible causes. Many 1000’s have succeeded before You and Your Greater Wellbeing is Your and Our Objective! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU HAVE METABOLIC SYNDROME? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A worldwide Epidemic! Specialists, GP’s and Family Doctors have become increasingly concerned about the number of their Patients having this condition called: “Metabolic Syndrome.” Are you one of the people that have this/been told that you have it and, what does it mean? Well, firstly the bad news is that it is a condition that indicates that you are at significant risk for having heart disease, a stroke and/or, diabetes! The good news is that this risk can, in most cases, be dramatically reduced and resolved in weeks! How do you know if you have Metabolic Syndrome? The key factors (indicators) are if you have 3 or more of the following… *Excess weight, especially around the waist: A waistline equal to/exceeding 101.6 cm (40 inches) for men and, 88.9cm (35 inches) for women (measured across the belly). *High cholesterol: HDL less than 40 mg/dl (men) or, under 50 mg/dl (women). *High Blood Pressure: 130/85 mm Hg or higher. *High (fasting) Blood Glucose (sugar) Level/Diabetes: Level above 100 mg/dl (6). *High Triglycerides: Level above 150 mg/dl. SOME MORE BACKGROUND FACTS: Simply-put…Metabolic Syndrome is a collection of health risks that increase your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The condition is also known by other names including Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Dysmetabolic Syndrome. The number of people with Metabolic Syndrome increases with age, affecting more than 40% of people in their 60s and 70s. You are diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome if you have three or more of the abovementioned indicators. Usually, there are no immediate physical symptoms…the Syndrome's associated medical problems develop over time. THE CAUSES OF METABOLIC SYNDROME? The exact causes of Metabolic Syndrome are not known yet. Most researchers believe it is caused by a combination of genetic profile and lifestyle choices (including the types of food you eat and your level of physical activity). Essentially, if you have Metabolic Syndrome, your body experiences a series of biochemical changes (within your Endocrine System). Over time, these changes lead to the development of the associated medical conditions. The Prevention of and Solutions to Metabolic Syndrome: Besides medication in severe cases… 2 main natural (and holistic) actions done together are the solution: 1. Weight/Fat-loss: Moderate weight loss, in the range of 5 percent to 10 percent of body weight, can help restore your “metabolic processes.” 2. Exercise: Increased activity (in combination with a “diet”) will help improve your Metabolic Processes. However…not just any diet and exercise will do! In fact, many thousands of people (and their Specialists/GP’s/Family Doctors) world-wide have experienced the dramatic benefits (further proven by scientific data) by simply doing a TLC-Program! Don’t Delay…Call us and do it without Delay…Your Greater Wellbeing is weeks away! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALL ABOUT MARGARINE…Healthy? What advanced research is showing: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While we do specify the moderate use of Olive Oil (the very best option) for cooking and… no butter or margarine intake while doing your TLC-Programs, do you know the difference between margarine and butter and…what your choices could be doing to yourself/ your family? Despite what the adverts say, this is what a recent Harvard Medical Study indicates: While both butter and margarine do have the same amount of calories, butter is slightly higher in saturated fats (at 8 grams compared to 5 grams). Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% (over eating the same amount of butter). Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. Butter has many nutritional benefits, where margarine has a few only because, they are added! Butter tastes much better than margarine (and it can enhance the flavors of other foods). Butter (a natural product) has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years. And now, for Margarine! It is very high in trans fatty acids...tripling the risk of coronary heart disease, increasing total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol), lowering HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol), increasing the risk of cancers by up to five fold, lowering the quality of breast milk, decreasing immune response and, decreasing insulin response. The most disturbing facts...Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC…And, margarine is initially BLACK, but it is DYED YELLOW to look like butter! These facts alone are enough to have one avoiding margarine for life and, anything else that is hydrogenated (meaning: With hydrogen added to change the molecular structure of a substance)! You can try this yourself: Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area for a couple of days. Result: No flies, not even fruit flies will go near it. It does not rot or smell bad because it has no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it...even micro-organisms will not find it (as a home to grow in)! Why? Because it is nearly plastic! Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast? So what to do? Firstly, Olive Oil (and high quality extracts) are recommended with the moderate use of butter as a better alternative for after TLC-Program completion (and certainly for your family). Of course, many would dispute this…especially the commercial manufacturing entities and, ill-informed! So, do what is best for your wellbeing…natural is best! Extracted and Edited from: HMJ (USA) 10/2004 with thanks to Birkin Manufacturing CC. and, Yvette Montalbano, TLC-Wellbeing Clinic Director (Springs-RSA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARE YOU ADDICTED TO CARBOHYDRATES? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you tired of: Constantly feeling tired, always feeling bloated, sick of "yo-yo" dieting and feeling despondent (like a failure) after "failing" yet another diet? Being overweight is very seldom the result of just simply over-eating! People who over-eat are not always overweight! Weight is not determined necessarily by HOW much we eat, but by WHAT our bodies do with WHAT we eat! So it really "comes down" to a balance or, imbalance in your body chemistry…your Metabolism within your Endocrine System! This imbalance is often characterised by most or all of the following symptoms: Hunger and cravings, bloating, water retention, tiredness and lack of energy, rapid weight-gain, mood swings, irritability and anxiety. Scientists have been talking about '"food addiction" as far back as 1947. And, Carbohydrates are the major cause! They are essentially sugar and starches contained in fruits, fruit juices, table sugars, breads, cereals, rice and pasta. In fact, ingredients in most "Junk" and "Convenience" Foods today! How do they affect your body? When you eat Carbohydrates, your body releases Insulin. Insulin works in conjunction with another very important brain chemical, Serotonin. This is often called the "feel good" hormone as it triggers a sense of satisfaction and contentment (if released properly). Serotonin is released normally in the body when Insulin levels drop, triggering the feeling of "satisfaction" (and no need for more food!). When do things go wrong? With what is now called: Insulin or Carbohydrate Sensitivity: Your body releases excessive amounts of Insulin in response to Carbohydrate intake. This release of Insulin interferes with your body's normal "chemical" communication and responses. Your body reacts incorrectly and does not absorb Glucose (Carbohydrates) into the cells properly. This leaves too much Insulin still in the blood and as a result your body does not release enough Serotonin. The result is that you do not feel satisfied and still experience cravings and hunger (Insulin triggers hunger) even after eating a meal. This often leads to the consumption of even more Carbohydrates in an attempt to satisfy cravings (resulting in even greater Insulin release!). The presence of excess Insulin also leads to your body perceiving "starvation", as the proper cycle of burning food was not completed. This results in your body storing food as FAT…with weight gain and all the other side-effects! Our TLC-Programs correct these chemical (Metabolic) imbalances, eliminate these side-effects, and "teach" the body to cope with carbohydrates more efficiently… Resulting in rapid, safe fat-loss & over 300 other wellbeing benefits! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGH BODY-FAT REDUCES ABILITY TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In response to a stressful event, it is normal for a person's blood pressure to rise and then fall after the event. Now, recent research indicates that excess body-fat impairs the body's ability to control blood pressure in this situation. One key way that blood pressure is regulated is through the release of salt, or sodium chloride, in the urine, a process called natriuresis. In this recent study, the amount of salt released in the urine dropped as body- fat increased. Dr. Gregory Harshfield, from the Medical College of Georgia (USA) says: "Fitness facilitates the ability to regulate blood pressure; fatness impedes your ability to regulate blood pressure through your ability to regulate sodium." The research findings, which appear in the American Journal of Hypertension, clearly show the magnitude of these changes deceased as body-fat rose. So stress and high body-fat are not good neighbors! Like the movie…“Supersize Me”… for Stress!? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATURE’S GIFTS…YOUR FOOD AS YOUR MEDICINE! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes…the very best Medicine! Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants and other phytonutrients that slow aging, protect against cancer and strokes, improve blood pressure and, keep your heart healthy! And, that’s not all …they also help your waistline to stay in check, another big health benefit! What the experts say about certain foods…some examples: Tomatoes and Peppers for Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Lycopene: These powerhouses of nutrition are members of the fruit family, though thought of mostly as vegetables. Tomatoes and peppers of all colors deliver large amounts of vitamins A and C. A medium tomato, for example, is low in carbohydrates gives you 40% of the vitamin C and 20% of the vitamin A you need for the day. Tomatoes have other benefits, too. Consuming a diet rich in tomatoes decreases the risk of prostate and other digestive tract cancers. This is because tomatoes have high levels of a nutrient called lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Tomatoes help prevent the LDL "bad" cholesterol in the bloodstream from being converted to oxidized LDL that can form plaques in arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks. Peppers have antioxidants too, such as beta carotene, which can help boost the immune system and prevent the cell damage that comes from free radicals, a natural byproduct of our bodies' normal functioning. Studies show damaged cells can lead to a number of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Peppers also have plenty of vitamin C, even more than tomatoes. Just a half cup of the green, yellow, or red varieties have more than 230% of your daily vitamin C requirement. Strawberries for Vitamin C and Antioxidents: Strawberries satisfy your sweet tooth and are rich in nutritional bonuses, such as vitamin C. Strawberries have the most vitamin C of any member of the berry family and are rich in a substance called ellagic acid, which acts as an antioxidant, helps the body deactivate specific carcinogens, and slows the reproduction of cancer cells. They also help prevent urinary tract infections and are a good source of fiber, which in turn help in lowering cholesterol. Studies also show they can significantly help improve memory. Yogurt for Calcium and Protein: Not so long ago, yogurt was considered something only health food junkies ate. Now, it is a dietary staple for many who enjoy the taste, convenience and health benefits. Studies have proven that Yogurt helps you slim down because of the protein/carbohydrate combination it offers. These nutrient combinations can help stave off hunger and Yogurt contains about 30% of the recommended daily value in calcium (as an alternative to milk). Yogurt is made by curdling milk with purified cultures. That means that in addition to protein and calcium, it is high in live active organisms called probiotics. These can boost your immunity, prevent yeast infections, and keep your gastrointestinal tract healthy. "Time to tango with the Mango!" Mangoes have been a staple of people's diets in Southeast Asia and India for more than 4,000 years. Mangoes have some big advantages over other fruits. They contain more fiber than most, which helps you curb your appetite. They are low in fat and sodium, contain no cholesterol, and have more beta carotene than any other fruit. A source of one-fourth your vitamin A for the day, the mango is also a great source of vitamin C, providing about 76% of your daily vitamin C needs in just one cup and, is a nice alternative to oranges. Mangoes are also high in carotenoids (like beta carotene) and bioflavanoids. These powerful antioxidants are good for a healthy immune system and help repair the cell damage that can lead to disease, such as cancer. Potassium is another benefit of eating mangoes, which are loaded with this important mineral. Your body needs potassium to help regulate blood pressure and heartbeat, but many people don't get enough. The “wrong” Food will make you ill…The “right” Food can make you well! Acknowledgements/Adapted from/Sources: Emily Abercrombie, RD, LD, Clinical Nutritionist, Emory University Hospital. Cheryl L. Orlansky, RD, LD, Registered Dietician, Computer Science Corporation. Andrea V. Dunn, RD, LD, CDE, The Cleveland Clinic. Centers for Disease Control. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT BODY SHAPE ARE YOU? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple Shape? Apple Shapes store their body fat around their abdomen & chest, surrounding the internal organs such as the heart. Apple Shapes therefore have a higher risk of heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure and gall bladder disease. Apple Shapes lose excessive fat more easily (in more cases) than other Shapes. Pear Shape? Pear Shapes store fat on their hips and thighs with these parts being wider than their shoulders. They carry their weight below the waist and have a greatly diminished health-risk profile than others (i.e. They are generally healthier). Unfortunately they do tend to (not in all cases!) lose weight from their upper body (especially in initial dieting stages). Other ways of describing Body Shape… Ectomorph: Tall and thin with long limbs. Statistically very few people have this shape! Mesomorph: Shorter, high muscle-fat ratio. Gain muscle easily. Difficulty in weight-loss. Endomorph: Similar to Mesomorphs but, with a much higher body-fat ratio. They find it difficult to lose weight and, the impact of poor (fad) diets, pills and potions is that they cause metabolic “slow-down” and, cause even more harm (increased weight-gain & risks). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRAVE WINTER WITH BROTH! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An excellent remedy for flu that can be used while doing your TLC-Program (All items are allowed on TLC-Programs and can be used from daily allowances). This vitamin-packed broth will comfort & cheer you up! “Eskimo’s Energy”…Winter Broth INGREDIENTS: 3-6 garlic cloves minced (to taste) 1 teaspoon olive oil (daily allowance) 2 tablespoons vegetable stock 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme. Touch of salt (moderation and to taste). PREPARATION: Saute the garlic in the olive oil over high heat until garlic changes colour. Add the stock (mix stock in 2 cups water), turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the herbs and salt to taste. Simmer for five minutes. Serve. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE WINTER WOES...RECIPE FOR WELLBEING! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot Cocoa for Winter! Yes…on these cold winter days…you may also have a nice cuppa Hot Cocoa! As previously indicated, research results received from one of our network of Nutritional Institutes in the USA has concluded that 1 (one) cup (300ml) of Cocoa per day…made with 2 teaspoons of Cocoa and water (no milk or sugar!) has significant health benefits for people while on a TLC-Program (and after)! If you really have to, you may add 1-3 sweeteners (better without!). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GLYCEMIC INDEX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- People often ask whether our TLC-Programs use or, are based on the Glycemic Index (GI). Answer: No, TLC-Programs don’t use this. The Glycemic Index was developed in 1981 to help people (especially diabetics and athletes) to maintain stable blood sugar levels. This Index ranks food on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after intake. High GI Foods include: Dried fruit, bananas, & carrots. Moderate GI Foods include: Pastas, rice, orange juice & green peas. Low GI Foods include: Beans, cruciferous veggies, tomatoes & apples. TLC-Programs do not simply use the GI in the classification of foods that are permitted on a TLC-Program. Many more complex factors and aspects at a micro-biological level including carbohydrate content, chains of amino acids, genetics, brain and body biochemistry (endocrine system) etc. are considered. While the GI can play an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in conjunction with our TLC-Lifestyle Guidelines (after the final TLC-Stabilisation Program) it is not to be used while on a TLC-Program (as it will 'allow' foods that will impact negatively on TLC-Program Results, for example: Beans). The best advice is: Only eat foods allowed on the TLC-Program as per the TLC-Program Books. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEALTHY EXERCISE…WALKING = WELLBEING! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, reduces the risk of having a heart attack just as much as those who had a more vigorous workout like jogging, doing aerobics or playing tennis, for the same amount of time! Risk is reduced by a third, regardless of the age and weight. Surveys of 72,488 women in a Nurses Health Study in the USA revealed that people who exercised vigorously for at least 1.5 hours per week reduced their risk of heart attack by 30% to 40%, but those who walked 3 hours a week at a pace of 20 minutes per mile achieved the same reduction! People who walked briskly for 5 or more hours a week cut their heart attack risk nearly in half. But take note, leisure walking will not do, it's brisk walking that makes the difference. To receive the full protective benefits of walking: Walk at a moderate pace of 3-4 mph to raise heart rate to 60-80% of its maximum. Walk briskly at least 3 miles per hour (i.e. 20 minutes for 1 mile) preferably five hours a week. Even less than three hours a week of vigorous walking will cut risk of a heart attack by 50%. A wrist pedometer can help measure your distance by stride length. New England Journal of Medicine (Sept. 2002). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NO…WE’RE NOT LIKE ATKINS OR ANY OTHER! NOT UNLIMITED PROTEIN…NOT UNLIMITED FATS…NOT FOREVER… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TLC-Programs: Do Reduce Cravings and are Balanced, Precise, Personalised and Safe, and do Deliver Rapid Results…then a “normal” lifestyle! THE A-Z OF TLC-PROGRAMS More reasons why TLC-Programs are different…. * Around…TLC-Programs have been around for nearly 20 years…not some fad diet! * Balanced… TLC-Programs are “balanced” (all foodgroups are prescribed). * Carbohydrates…An addiction that many people suffer from today…we restrict intake! * Detox…TLC-Programs will detoxify you (to cleanse your body rapidly and safely)! * Energy…TLC-Programs result in rapidly increased energy levels, vitality and virility! * Fats…Fat intake is limited to specific and smaller amounts of good fats! * Genetics…Applied Genetic Science is a major factor used in developing TLC-Programs. * Holistic…All aspects are considered (complementary and conventional medicine)! * Individual…TLC-Programs are personalised…not some general diet off- the-shelf! * Junk Food…A major cause of problems. None on Diet. After completion = moderation! * Kilojoules…Not important…specific quantities, foodgroups and combinations are! * Lifestyle…TLC-Programs consider modern lifestyles and help change certain habits! * Meals become Medicine…Good, ample, healthy food becomes your best medicine! * New Research…TLC-Programs combine the best research and science…cutting-edge! * Obesity…We see this as a disease that can be “cured and resolved”…Rapidly & Safely! * Protein…Not high/unlimited. TLC-Programs provide precise, limited amounts & types. * Quantum…Many 1000’s of people have had a quantum improvement in their wellbeing! * Rapid Results…Results are experienced within days…rapid and significant! * Short-term, Safe…Not a “diet for life”…Rapid, Safe Results, Stabilise, then normal Life! * TLC…We care about each Client’s Wellbeing…Service…Tender Loving Care! * Unique Science…TLC owns and uses unique formulae, processes and systems! * Vitamins… In the modern world intake essential for greater wellbeing and results! * World-wide…We have treated many 1000’s successfully world-wide for nearly 20 years! * X-Factors…TLC-Programs consider up to 3000 unique factors…no other diet does! * Yes…TLC-Programs (Food) can be your best Medicine…many 1000’s have proved it! * Zero Failure…If “prescriptions” are followed…zero failure…we guarantee your results! Well there you have it! The A-Z of Unique TLC-Programs! Unique and Precise TLC-Programs developed for each individual by assessing up to 3000 factors…Applying Bio-Genetics, Bio-chemical Analysis/Diagnostics and Pathology, Biometrics and, Advanced Nutritional Science…to ensure Rapid, Safe and Long-lasting Results. Unlike any other! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you do a TLC-Program 100% correctly…what results can you expect? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Rapid and Effective Detoxification in 3-5 days. * Rapidly Improved Energy, Concentration and Vitality in days. * No more Heartburn and Indigestion in days. * Resolution of IBS and Spastic Colon in days. * Rapid Normalisation of High Cholesterol in days. * Rapid normalisation of High Blood Pressure in days. * Reduced Stress in days. * Dramatically Improved Sleep Patterns and Quality in days . * Reduced Hunger Pangs and Cravings in 3-10 days. * Rapid (up to 25kg/month) * Fat-loss and Cellulite-loss in weeks. * Resolution of Diabetes Type 2 in weeks. * Reduced Risk of CVD-Cardiovascular Disease And lifestyle-based Cancers in weeks. * Significantly Improved Immune System in weeks. * Significantly Improved Fertility and Virility. * Reduced Aging and Increased Rejuvenation for years to come! …Results seen with many 1000’s of successful Clients over past 17 years! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THE SUCCESS OF BEING SLIM AND HEALTHY! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Think about it!? The simple “sacrifice” of not eating certain foods for a short while can leave you with the incredible feeling of joy and satisfaction in weeks when you… * Try on that favourite outfit and…see it fits you with some room to spare! * Go out shopping and find many more clothes that fit you again! * Have friends and family complimenting you on how well you look! * Do not have to worry about what to wear for the wedding/next social event! * Can look forward to the family sea-side holiday & your new bathing suit! * Wake up feeling really rested, optimistic and ready for the new day! * Once again, experience renewed pride, energy and interest in you by all! * You can focus with energy and drive at work again…your boss notices! * Do not have to worry anymore that everything you eat turns to fat! * Don’t feel continually unwell anymore…”picking-up” every ‘bug’ that’s around! * See your heartburn, indigestion and the pains of spastic colon are long-gone! * Don’t any longer have constant headaches, feel stressed & tired all the time! * Feel and look 10 years younger…and, see new opportunities everywhere! YES…NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THE SUCCESS OF BEING SLIM AND HEALTHY! Join the many 1000’s of people world-wide who have made the small and short-term “sacrifice” and, had this success with their unique TLC-Programs…Unique and Precise TLC-Programs developed for each individual by assessing up to 3000 factors…Applying Bio-Genetics, Bio-chemical Analysis/Diagnostics and Pathology, Biometrics and, Advanced Nutritional Science…To ensure Rapid, Safe and Long-lasting Results. JUST DO IT! UNLIKE ANY OTHER! YOUR SUCCESS IS POSSIBLE! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERFOODS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While we have said for many years that “food can be your medicine”…at last, many in the more conventional health and wellbeing community are now starting to say there are things like “Superfoods…foods that really do make a difference with greater wellbeing…with many experts now saying you don’t need 20 different preventative medicines…with rare exceptions, you just need a really good diet!” Why now suddenly? Well many leading, “cutting-edge” research studies are increasingly demonstrating this fact beyond any doubt! These “Superfoods”, besides improving general wellbeing, they say can stop changes that lead to diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Alzheimer’s and many other lifestyle-based diseases including certain Cancers! So what are some of these Superfoods? Two examples… SOY…for Cholesterol! "No, adding Soy to your diet does not mean pouring more Soy Sauce on your Chinese food," says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, LDN, Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. It does mean adding Soy foods such as Tofu, Soy Milk, Soy Nuts, or the Green Soybeans…called “Edamame” by the Japanese. Not everyone is convinced about Soy's heart-healthy benefits but its Cholesterol-lowering benefits are strongly indicated (A study in July 2003 in “The Journal of the American Medical Association” showed that amongst other foods, a diet including Soy lowered Cholesterol as much as Statins, the most widely prescribed Cholesterol medicine. YOGHURT …Calcium for Your Bones! Yoghurt helps keep your bones strong and lessen your chance of fractures as you get older, Calcium also keeps teeth strong, helps your muscles contract, and your heart beat. Recent studies have even shown that Calcium may lower your risk of Colon Polyps, and help you lose weight. Researchers at Purdue University found that women who consume Calcium from Low-fat Dairy Products, or get at least 1000 milligrams a day, showed an overall decrease in body weight. Yoghurt (and also Cheese) are some of the best sources of Calcium. What are some of the other Superfoods? BROCCOLI…ORANGE…SALMON…SPINACH…GREEN TEA…TOMATOES…TURKEY So are "Superfoods" for real or, just another diet-book gimmick in a market flooded with them? Beth Kitchin, MS, RD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Alabama-Birmingham says: "I think it's a good message…there's good data to support the health benefits of all these foods. They're what we might call “functional foods” because you eat them for a very specific purpose. Salmon is a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Yoghurt is a great source of Calcium and natural bacterial cultures that help maintain a healthy digestive tract, and Tea has been shown over and over again to have a role in preventing some Cancers." Can you lose weight on a "Superfoods" diet? Of course you can, although that's viewed by us (and many other experts) as a side-benefit! The “Superfoods” way of looking at things is a lifestyle choice, not just a simple a weight-loss program! But, if you make these foods a lifestyle choice, you'll get better…feel better…you'll look better…and, much research shows, even enhance your life expectancy! TLC-Programs do this…They start your journey to a lifestyle of much greater wellbeing! Extracts/Sources: Steven G. Pratt, MD, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, Calif. Beth Kitchin, MS, RD, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, Director of Nutrition (USD). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE “SECRET” IS REVEALED! YOUR RECIPE FOR YOUR SUCCESS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, besides the world-leading science we use to develop your unique TLC-Program…there is an additional recipe ("secret") for your success and…it's called Tender Loving Care…"TLC!" We will give you all the very best service… "TLC" we can but, what is most important is the "TLC" you have to give Yourself! How you may ask? Well, do the following TLC-Test…really a Checklist to see what you need to do…to ensure your success! It is a well-known fact that the mind (attitude…motivation…emotional maturity and intelligence) is vitally important in all aspects of one's life. This also applies when you are on your unique TLC-Program. We, at TLC-International can provide you with the very best TLC-Program and "TLC" but, this will not be the solution for you unless you also give yourself "TLC". That is, you need to understand what to do, care for yourself, be motivated and have the correct attitude to the short journey you are undertaking to achieving much greater wellbeing…healthier…slimmer…reduced disease risks…reduced ageing and over 200 other recorded benefits. It’s up to You! TEST YOUR TLC! TICK THE ONES YOU ARE DOING AND, HAVE DONE WELL WITH: * I started my TLC-Program for good reasons…health…image…wellbeing! * I see food as my medicine…not the enemy...and, I take it as prescribed! * I follow the instructions in the TLC-Program Booklet 100%...no exceptions! * I use the TLC-Program Booklet Recipes…experimenting/trying new things! * I do not weigh myself every day…I weigh myself once per week only! * I have friends and family to help, support and encourage me! * I avoid events that make me "cheat" or deviate…I find alternatives! * I have listed the goals I want achieve in my TLC-Program Booklet! * I celebrate each success and reward myself with positive things! * I take my "prescribed" supplements and vitamins! * I drink the water I need to have everyday! * I frequently remind (motivate) myself why I started my TLC-Program! * I savour/take time/enjoy the food…visualizing my wellbeing improving! * I have changed my image/clothes to celebrate my increasing wellbeing! * I use the TLC-Times, the Website and my Wellbeing Clinic as support! * I have set exciting goals for when a finish…rewards…special things! * I see the positive things…change negative things…have/do action plans! * If I do deviate (“cheat!”), I go back on my TLC-Program 100%! * I spend time each day relaxing…take "quality" time for family/friends! * I ignore or, challenge negative people and introduce them to my “TLC!” WELL, HOW DID YOU DO? A score of 17-20: You're perfect! You really do give yourself "TLC" and, will succeed. A score of 10-16: You need to do more…you deserve to give yourself more "TLC" A score of 9 and below: You have to ask yourself if you really do want to succeed and whether you should be on a TLC-Program or, doing any positive “Life-Changing” event at all…take stock and do some serious changing. An Important Note: we have seen over many years with thousands of successful TLC-Clients that these 20 elements in the TLC-Test are most common to all those that succeed. This is the "secret" above all else…Give Yourself the "TLC" You deserve…Your Recipe for Your Success! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "TURBO-CHARGE" YOUR TLC-PROGRAM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to improve your wellbeing…achieve results even quicker and better?! We have concluded our research and exclusive agreements with world-leading supplement manufacturers to be able to provide you with a “one-stop-service” for your wellbeing (available at TLC-Wellbeing Clinics from end-July 2004). “Correct Supplementation (with our Wellbeing Recommendations) will…"TURBO-CHARGE" TLC-Program Results!” The following will be recommended on ALL TLC-Programs from now! * Bioharmony PH Advanced Optimum Nutritional Formula (Multivitamin) * Bioharmony PH A.G.E Antioxidant Protection * Bioharmony PH Essential Omegas * Solgar Range (equivalents of above) In addition…The following will be recommended in MANY TLC-Programs (depending on specific, unique Profile needs) from now: * Bioharmony PH Immune C * Bioharmony PH H Factor * Bioharmony Cascara * Bioharmony Silica * Stevia (Natural Sweetener recommended in TLC-Program Booklets) * Solgar Evening Primrose Oil Why these new Supplements? Why do I need them? TLC-Programs still provide for the core resolution for/of key wellbeing aspects (a baseline of and for improved wellbeing)…Creating a “better environment” (molecular-level receptors/conditions) for the efficacy (benefits) of additional supplementation (to “Turbo-Charge” Results)…to speed-up/optimise the processes created by a TLC-Program (during and, after a TLC-Program). TLC-International's view of supplementation intake is therefore that: 1. Any intake is wasted if the body is “imbalanced” with many scientific clinical trials indicating less than 5% absorption and benefit (with over 95% merely expelled as body waste). 2. With few exceptions, most supplements on the market today are a waste of time and money (with far too many being ultimately detrimental to wellbeing/health). That is why TLC-International only approves/ recommends (and has formal alliances with) high quality, reputable International Manufacturers such as: Solgar and, Bioharmony (by world-renowned nutritional supplement specialist: Patrick Holford). 3. Intake (of the right type/amount/high quality) will only be effective (with optimum benefits obtained) if the body/environment is “receptive.” 4. A TLC-Program provides the “platform” or foundation for this: ”Receptive State” and, supplement intake (benefits) increase significantly as wellbeing improves. 5. In this context, supplement intake can significantly improve wellbeing and reduce risk during and after a TLC-Program (due to modern food quality, lifestyles and environments/pollution). 6. Specific intake (type and amount) is determined by each Client’s unique profile/wellbeing requirements and, intake is highly recommended but, not always essential (dependent on profile) when doing a TLC-Program. 7. Finally, “correct” (specific) supplement intake is indicated to each Client (after TLC-Program completion) to maintain and further optimise ongoing wellbeing. Don’t Delay…get your “Turbo-charge” Supplements Today! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOES MIND OVER MATTER...MATTER?! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes it does! As any “dieter” will tell you, 90% of achieving greater wellbeing and related goals is attitude. A positive attitude with clear actions is really what makes its easier and will determine ultimate success. Of course, you do need a sound Wellbeing Program that will ensure success, but the mind really does matter! The challenge with any change is that it does not go smoothly and without encountering obstacles and challenges! Here are 4 of the major obstacles/hurdles to be aware of and what to do about them when doing your TLC-Program… COMMON OBSTACLE #1: Shame and Guilt! Missed a meal… over-indulging…broke a rule or 2! How to jump the hurdle: Knowing you overindulged etc. can be upsetting, but instead of punishing yourself with shame and guilt, learn from the lesson. Out of shame, you may feel tempted to stop and give up…Don’t! Seek help/advice, recommit yourself, go back to your goals and reasons for starting your TLC-Program, re-look at the guidelines and your goals in your TLC-Program Booklet, consider all that you achieved and how well you already felt/looked before this obstacle. Most important, do not let your “good friends” and others that may delight in your obstacle “win”…show them all you can do it and remind yourself that this (your TLC-Program) is not forever…a few weeks/months and it is done…on with a “normal” lifestyle again!! Best attitude: Pride and Determination. COMMON OBSTACLE #2: Unrealistic Deadlines! Wellbeing goals and target dates! How to avoid this hurdle: While TLC-Programs do provide rapid results, they do not (always!) provide miracles! It is very important to set goals…even dates to achieve certain targets by…but, you must be realistic and patient with your body. In most cases it has taken years to achieve “your lack of wellbeing”…so it will take time to regain greater wellbeing. While there is always a temptation to try to get to a certain weight in time for an event such as a wedding or, reunion…failure to reach these targets (if unrealistic) can be extremely demotivating. Also, your body will be changing/rejuvenating…at times results will be slower (often called “plateauing”) …and, at times faster…Be Patient when this “slowing” happens! The best overall advice is to: 1) Set many smaller, more frequent and realistic goals 2), Do your TLC-Program 100% 3), Celebrate and be Proud of each achievement...and, 4) Really stick to your plans and get done as soon as reasonably possible! Best attitude: Patience, being Realistic and Pride in every achievement…“one step closer!” COMMON OBSTACLE #3: Temptation Times! Chocs…cookies…deserts…alcohol… “good” friends…functions! How to avoid or jump the hurdle: Every person has favorite foods or specific temptation times. The key is to identify them and very early on and, develop/find alternatives. Underlying this is that your attitude must be: “These things have caused my lack of wellbeing and, what I am doing now with my TLC-Program will change things for the better in a very short time. I must treat the food prescribed as my medicine. I will soon have those things in my life again…with much greater wellbeing, greater “balance and care…a small sacrifice for the benefits I will see and feel soon!” Best attitude: Careful Planning and Determination to succeed. COMMON OBSTACLE #4: The "Diet" Mentality! Another “diet” that will not work or, will take ages to accomplish anything! How to avoid this hurdle: Firstly, this is unlike all the “diets” you have done (failed with!) before. TLC-Programs are much more than a simple “diet”…these programs have successfully treated many thousands of people world-wide over the past 17 years. The success rate when doing a TLC-Program 100% is 100%! Your results will be rapid and visible within days…others will comment on it! It will be a short time…not a diet for the rest of your life! Best attitude: This is different…much more than a diet…I will get results! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WE ARE DIFFERENT! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At times we are asked: “Are your TLC-Programs like or, similar to this or that Diet?” The answer is NO…our TLC-Programs are really unlike any other “Diet” available for 3 very important reasons! 1. Our TLC-Programs actually do work and get results! With so many “fad” diets, pills and potions around and, so many claiming so many things…our TLC-Programs (much more than a simple “diet”) have stood the test of time…many thousands of happy, delighted and satisfied Clients over the past 17 years! We focus on total wellbeing with over 200 proven wellbeing benefits…we do much more than just fat-loss! Many try to copy us but, really cannot in practice or, results achieved… our results really do speak for themselves! 2. Our TLC-Programs are based on Science!Few if any other “diets” can claim what unique process we have and do. Unique and precise TLC-Programs developed for each individual by assessing over 1000 factors…Applying “cutting-edge” Bio-Genetic Research, Advanced Bio-Diagnostics including Chemical Analysis of Blood/Hormonal Levels, Bio-metrics, Bio-Medical History and, Advanced Bio-Nutritional Science…to ensure Rapid, Safe and Long-lasting Results. Many claim to have the same but, do not have access to our truly unique research, processes and systems! We lead…they try to copy and follow! 3. Our TLC-Programs are backed-up by Our TLC-Programs are not based on best-seller “guru” books or some local (“simple”) GP based-copy-diets or eating plans! Each TLC-Program is “backed-up” and supported by: 1. International Medical Specialists, Practitioners and Institutions. 2. The best wellbeing research, highest quality and leading technology. 3. A 100% Money-back Guarantee to each Client. 4. The world-leading TLC-Program Book that each Client receives. 5. Our International Websites and Virtual Clinic. 6. Our highly-trained TLC-Wellbeing Clinics and Client Care/”TLC!” 7. A unique SP-Stabilisation Program and ongoing support to live a ”normal” life once you have reached your wellbeing goals! Many say they are or have the same but, really do not even come close! Rapid fat-loss in weeks…Rapid cellulite-loss in weeks…Improved energy and vitality in days…No more heartburn and no more indigestion in days…Resolution of IBS and spastic colon in days… Rapid high cholesterol normalisation in days…Rapid high blood pressure normalisation in days…Reduced risk of CVD-cardiovascular disease in weeks…Reduced risk of lifestyle-based cancers in weeks…Improved sleep patterns and quality in days…Increased executive health in weeks…Diabetes Type 2 resolution in weeks… Improved immune system in weeks…Reduced stress in days… Improved fertility…Reduced aging. TLC-Programs…a Fountain of Wellbeing! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BE AWARE...TOXIC BODIES! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we all know, the environment is less healthy today. Something to be aware of is that lead, aluminum, cadmium and mercury are common toxic metals. Lead is present in air, food, water and car exhaust fumes. Lead from the exhaust fumes ends up in the soil and on the plants that animals and humans consume. Smokers are likely to have high cadmium levels. Alcohol increases the absorption of lead. Avoid or reduce the risk of intake of these metals if possible: Some guidelines: 1. Don't buy unwrapped whole fruits and vegetables that do not require peeling. Especially avoid foods that have been exposed to street traffic. 2. Throw away outer leaves of cabbage, and lettuce etc. 3. Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl of water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar or, use a special food cleaning wash. 4. Don't use aluminum utensils and cookware items. 5. Minimize intake of food contained or wrapped in aluminum. 6. Eat foods that contain pectin, for example: apples, bananas and carrots. 7. Ensure RDA Magnesium intake as it competes with aluminum for absorption which means it reduces the chance of absorbing aluminum. 8. Increase intake of food rich in vitamin C, calcium and zinc. Many Nutritional Specialists today indicate and prescribe supplementing with at least 1000 mg of vitamin C, 200 mg calcium and 10 mg of zinc or, even doubling the amount for city dwellers. 9. Drink filtered or, good quality bottled water. 10. Obviously, avoid or reduce habits and environments with direct exposure! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A BRIEF HISTORY OF OBESITY OVER THE AGES! DID YOU KNOW THAT IN… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1000 BC- 400 AD…"Plumpy" women were seen by many as highly desirable/fertile! * 900 BC…Greek & Roman Physicians saw obesity as a disease needing treatment!* * 450 BC…Obese men were labeled in Greek stage plays as "gross senile rogues!” * 600 AD…St. Gregory said fat was a sign of "gluttony"…one of the 7 deadly sins! * 1500-1800…Moderately "plumpy" women seen to be "healthier" in many societies! * 1830…A Reverend Graham from England denounces meat, fish, tomato sauce and spices such as pepper as "evil" foods that stimulate carnal desires in (fat) people! * Mid 1800's…Exercise is seen as the answer! The "Muscular Christianity Movement" forms the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)…1st Center in London (UK). * Late 1800's…The famous Dr. Kellogg announces the "bowel is the root of all evil" and advocates radical, regular (daily) bowel cleansing (while his brother goes onto to start what results in Kellogg's Cereals…and, one of the early origins of Carbohydrate Addiction and the Obesity Epidemic evident worldwide today!). * 1960's…Nutritional Specialist Kemp identifies modern eating habits as resulting in "Carbohydrate Addiction" and, a major cause of obesity in the Westernised World! * 1970-1980's…Conventional Nutritionists say: "Calories are what counts: Don't have too many calories, exercise and, you'll lose weight!" The whole dieting and exercise industry (led by stars such as Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger and movies such as "Fame" and "Pumping Iron") starts! Most present-day Doctors, Dieticians and Nutritionists are unfortunately still trained in this outdated school of thought! * Mid 1980's…Leading Medical and Wellbeing Specialists challenge "conventional wisdom" and adopt modern, holistic views of obesity as a disease. They, amongst others, identify the endocrine system and hormones such as "hGH-human growth hormone", "serotonin", "leptin", "insulin" and "somatostatin" as key players in obesity and wellbeing…and, that food needs to be viewed as medicine…you are what you eat…obesity and its many related symptoms (effects and diseases) can be cured! * 1990's and the New Millenium…Leading research in nutritional science, bio-genetics and diagnostics continues to challenge the "conventional dieting, calorie-counting, pill 'n potion and, exercise" industries…who are making fortunes, most with no real results! As evidence, worldwide obesity levels show over 50% increases per year in almost all populations. The World Health Organisation (WHO) calls it a "world-wide epidemic!" TLC-International (est. in late 1980’s) continues to base its TLC-Programs on this leading research…and, the amazing results speak for themselves! At TLC…Obesity is seen as one of many diseases that can be cured and prevented! Food becomes people's "medicine" for greater wellbeing for a short while! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What if the New York Times became “The New Your-Life Times”? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What would the headlines be? Well here are some of our contributions…the “headlines” our Clients (based on actual Client Records) would want to have and see…! *MAN LOSES OVER 40KG (88 LBS.) IN 7 WEEKS! *CONCEPTION…PREGNANT AFTER 2 WEEKS ON DIET! *NO MORE PILLS SAYS MAN…I’M CURED! *NEW HEIGHTS…NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE! *HIGH CHOLESTEROL…WHAT’S THAT? *IT’S A MIRACLE…HEALTHIER IN DAYS! *DOCTOR CANNOT BELIEVE IT…I’M WELL AGAIN! *SPASTIC COLON “BANNISHED” IN DAYS! *WOMAN SAYS…A NEW ME AFTER 1 MONTH! *DIABETES-2…NO MORE! *TOO EXPENSIVE…I NEED ALL NEW CLOTHES! *I’VE DISAPPEARED! *LOST & FOUND…FAT-LOST…NEW ENERGY FOUND! *DOCTOR SENDS ALL HIS PATIENTS TO TLC! *MAGIC…I HAVE A NEW HUSBAND…ENERGETIC! *SPENT $ 1000’S…ONLY THIS WORKS! *THE BEST IN THE WORLD…I’M LIVING PROOF! *THEY SAID I COULD’NT BE HEALTHY…LOOK AT ME NOW! *NOW I EAT WHAT I WANT…AND LIVE HEALTHY! *“FBI” NOT “TLC”…FAT-BUSTING-INTERVENTION! *WANTED…FAT HUSBAND AGAIN…TOO ENERGETIC! *FOOD CAN BE YOUR MEDICINE…NATURE’S BEST! *I FEEL YEARS’ YOUNGER…BACK TO THE FUTURE! But…we’ll keep it in the TLC-Times… The Good News about thousands of TLC-Clients all over the world who have (and are) changing their lives everyday with their unique TLC-Programs! Tell a friend…help them to help themselves! Over 200 Documented Results and Benefits include… * Fat-loss (up to 25kg per 4 weeks)Diabetes-2 (solved in days) * High Cholesterol (normal in days)H.B. Pressure (solved in days) * Reduced Health Risks (in days)Virility improved in days) * Digestive Problems (solved in days)Improved Energy (in days) * Improved Sleep Quality (in days)IBS/S. Colon (solved in days) * Stress-Coping (improved in days) * Detoxification (in 3-5 days) * Reduced Cravings/Hunger (in days)No more heartburn (in days) * Reduced/reversed Aging (in weeks)Skin rejuvenation (in weeks) * Improved Muscle Tone (in weeks) * Fertility (improved in weeks) Better Results by over 500%. Better than anything available on the market! Don’t delay…contact your nearest TLC-Clinic or, see our International Websites: www.forwellbeing.com or www.fattex.com to have your own unique, TLC-Program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003…Some Interesting TLC-International Facts and Figures... Did you know that during last year... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1.25 million copies of the TLC-Times were distributed worldwide! * 147 countries on every Continent were served by TLC (in 12 languages)! * 103 020 telephones calls were received and made to/by TLC-International! * 122 032 kg of fat was lost by TLC-Clients…the equivalent of over 1 500 people! * 35 000 e-mails were received/sent (on average) each month to/by TLC-International! * 173 million km was the distance traveled by data sent/received by TLC-International! * 120 people were involved (on average) in the production of each unique TLC-Program! * 12 “man hours” (on average) was spent per Client on treatment queries/support/TLC! * 100 “man hours” (on average) were used in the production of each TLC-Program! * 5 351 specific TLC-Program wellbeing benefits were indicated during 2003! * 43 babies (as far as we know) were the result of TLC-Programs (fertility)! * 22 “complaints” were received about “too much virility/energy!” * 1.9 million “hits” were received on our Websites! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARE YOU OR DO YOU KNOW...? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBESE...FAT...OVERWEIGHT...CELLULITE...CONSTANT FLU/COLDS/INFECTIONS AND ILLNESS...SPASTIC COLON...DIABETES (TYPE 2)...STRESSED...NOT COPING...ALWAYS DIETING (UNSUCESSFULLY)...IBS...CONSTANT HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION...POOR SLEEP QUALITY...DEPRESSION...POOR CONCENTRATION LEVELS...WATER RETENTION...PMS...INFERTILITY OR POOR VIRILITY...OR, JUST NOT FEELING WELL? We can help you solve and improve these problems in days and weeks! We can be of service to you with the very best Program available in the world today and, with "TLC"...the Tender Loving Care so hard to find today...the "TLC" you deserve! ...LOSE UP TO 25kg (55 Lbs.) IN JUST 4 WEEKS! ...BENEFIT WITH GREATER WELLBEING IN WEEKS ...OVER 60 RECORDED HEALTH AND WELLBEING BENEFITS! ...PROVEN BY CLINICAL TRIALS AND, MANY THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL CLIENTS OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD)! * 30 YEARS OF WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH! * MEDICAL SUPERVISON! * OVER 15 YEARS AS MARKET LEADERS SINCE 1987! * THOUSANDS OF HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL CLIENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD! * NOT A "FAD DIET"...'MUCH MORE THAN A DIET!"... NO PILLS, POTIONS OR EXOTIC FOODS...A TOTAL LIFESTYLE PROGRAM WHERE NORMAL FOOD BECOMES YOUR MEDICINE FOR A SHORT WHILE...THEN YOU LIVE A "NORMAL" LIFESTYLE! THE TLC-FAMILY IS READY TO GIVE YOU ALL THE "TLC" YOU DESERVE AND, HELP YOU ACHIEVE ALL YOUR GOALS IN DAYS AND WEEKS...NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE...ALL OVER THE WORLD, WE'RE READY AND ABLE TO HELP YOU! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FACTS AND FIGURES! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guess what our TLC-PROGRAMS can do for you?! International Research conducted by Dr. Chein and Dr. Terry from the Medical College of Wisconson (USA) shows that stimulating the Human Growth Hormone (hGH) can result in over 40 health and wellbeing improvements in individuals! By going on a Lifestyle Diet (that triggers hGH production in your body naturally with food) you could experience a number of the following benefits (with our comments in brackets!): * 72% in Body Fat-loss (Only 72%?!! Don't be greedy, you do need some fat in your body to be healthy!) * 71% Skin Texture (Let eating food become your Plastic Surgeon or Face Cream to look younger...many show a "glow" in their faces!) * 51% Wrinkle Disappearance (Every day we see Clients who look and feel 5-10 years younger!) * 62% Memory Improvement (And they do remind us everyday!) * 38% Menstrual Cycle Regulation (For women only! The men do not think they have hormones."it's a woman thing they say!" Well, they do have, & seem to benefit and become less moody/stressed!) * 38% New Hair Growth (Particularly for those men who need some!) * 88% Muscle Strength (Firming & strength to look/feel/be healthy!) * 55% Healing Old Injuries (A major activity/purpose of HGH is the replacement and rejuvenation of damaged cells) * 84% Energy Levels (Many Clients say their quality of sleep really improves...even if they sleep less, and, they wake up feeling ready to take the world on!) * 83% Exercise Endurance (Although we do not advocate strenuous exercise, we do say that moderate exercise such as "brisk walking" for 30 minutes three times a week is very healthy). * 73% Resistance to Common Illness (Many of our Clients report significant reductions in regular colds, flu, infections and allergies). * 75% Sexual Potency (We have many happy reports about this!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TLC-TIMES...OUR FREE MONTHLY INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER: For your monthly free copy just e-mail: fatloss@forwellbeing.co.za or see our Homepage! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE “LOW-DOWN” ON CHOLESTEROL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While many people suffer from High (Total) Cholesterol which our TLC-Programs solve rapidly, we also do find a significant number of Clients with Low (Total) Cholesterol. A complex matter….read and find out more! What is Cholesterol? In simple terms, it is range of specific, molecular-type hormones: As most folk today know, LDL is the “bad” Cholesterol (we want lower levels of) and HDL is the “good” cholesterol we want higher levels of. In all events, “poor” Cholesterol levels (LDL/HDL or, Total) are an important (ill) health indicator. Today, new research is moving away from focusing just on medications for lowering LDL. New research is now focused on optimising HDL production/levels…as higher levels of this (HDL) are seen as even more vital to heart health (than addressing just high LDL levels). Why do we need it? Amongst others, we need cholesterol to build and maintain cell membranes for: production of sex hormones, to aid in the manufacture of bile (which helps digest fats), and to convert sunshine to vitamin D. It is also important for the metabolism of fat soluble vitamins (such as: A, D, E, and K). Low (Total) Cholesterol? This is linked to Anxiety, Depression, Suicide and Hemorrhagic Stroke. Low cholesterol alters the way brain cells function. It is believed that brain cells with low levels of cholesterol have fewer serotonin receptors, preventing them from properly using this mood-stabilising brain chemical. Abnormally low levels of cholesterol may also indicate: Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland, Liver disease, Malabsorption, inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestines and, Malnutrition. Total Cholesterol (Normal) Range: The range being used (accepted by the WHO) indicates 3.6 to 5.2 as normal for women, 3.6 to 5.6 as normal for men. The Solution! TLC-Programs solve most (over 97%) of Cholesterol (Total/HDL/LDL) low/high problems within a few weeks but, in some cases (less than 2-3%) they cannot. In these instances, causes could factors such as familial genetic mutations that would require further diagnostics by the Client’s Specialist/GP and (often), a more specific (clinical) course of action. TLC-Clients are (wherever possible/indicated) informed when this may be the case. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A SUDDEN ATTACK! STROKES...YOUR DIET CAN HELP PREVENT THEM! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Background: Many people feel they are too young to be concerned about a Stroke. But according to Vivian Fritz. (Professor of Neurology at the world-renowned Wits Medical School in South Africa): "A Stroke is a common cause of death and one of the most common causes of adult disability. A Stroke or ‘Brain Attack’ occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain fails and brain tissue is starved of blood. In 4 minutes of deprivation of essential nutrients and oxygen...brain cells begin to die". There are 2 types of Strokes: 1) An Ischaemic Stroke: About 84 % of Strokes are caused by blockage of blood flow. These could be due to Atherosclerosis (Cholesterol-containing fatty deposits) which may cause a clot (Thrombosis) and, 2) A Haemorrhagic Stroke: This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures, causing damage to the surrounding brain. They are most commonly caused by High Blood Pressure. The Warning Signs: Weakness in limbs or face, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or understanding (concentration), sudden severe headaches and bouts of dizziness or unsteadiness. High Risk Factors: Stress, High Blood Pressure or Hypertension (higher than 140 over "x") increases your risk of a Stroke four to five times, smoking increases your risk by 50%, Diabetes doubles your risk and, Obesity (being overweight) increase the risk of a Stroke by over 10 times. Other Risk Factors Include: Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Diseases/Defects, raised Blood-Cholesterol Levels (HDL/LDL Ratio), high fat diets/lifestyles, heavy alcohol intake, a sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise), drug abuse and, certain diet preparations (we call them "fad diets and potions!") have also been linked to increased risk. What can you do? Well, one of the Key Risk Reducers is a Healthy Eating Regimen and Lifestyle! This will reduce many of the High Risk Factors such as: High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, the onset of Diabetes (Type 2)...and, dramatically improve overall wellbeing. Do a TLC-Program! We have proven over many years to have an effective, rapid, practical, healthy and long-lasting solution. * We realise that modern lifestyle demands do not make changing your whole lifestyle and habits that easy. * We know that the causes of many of these Risk Factors are due to hormonal imbalances in your body (not a just 'lack of discipline' or 'lack of self-control' as many may say you have...it is a medical problem you have and it must be treated as such!). * So, firstly we see the need to get your "internal engine" (we call it your "Fat Factory!") in order (in balance). * We develop a unique "Eating Plan" (designed specifically for you) to solve these hormonal and chemical imbalances. * That is, specific foods, quantities and combinations are 'prescribed' for you...food becomes your medicine for a short while. * ...then you live a normal lifestyle again with some useful Lifestyle Guidelines we provide (but you will be much healthier and be able to cope with modern lifestyle demands and eating habits!). So, once your TLC-Program is completed your body will have regained greater wellbeing and have reduced all the Risk Factors. Your "Fat Factory" will be converted your into (what we can now call) an "Energy Room!" This new "Energy Room" will convert food intake into energy and not fat, while also ensuring normal Cholesterol Levels...reduced High Blood Pressure etc. So, don't delay... Do your TLC-TLC-Program today... Remember, a Stroke may give no warning and reducing your risk is the best investment you could make: Your Wellbeing = Wealth! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AND EXTRACTS FROM A PAST TLC-TIMES NEWSLETTER... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRIDGET JONE'S DIARY...HER STRUGGLE...COULD THIS BE YOU? No, not the Movie or Book...our Client, Bridget-Jone Smith's Diary! Read all about one person's 10 year struggle to become slim and well...many years, thousands of Dollars, and much frustration...with no real results. That is, until she came to us and did her TLC-Program ! Now Bridget-Jone will never ever have to look back! She lost her weight over a year ago and has a whole new life and career! A common Story...read and see that you are not alone! 1992, Jan: 23 years old, called "voluptuous" by "kind people"...but I know I'm fat! Overweight by 39kg (86lbs.). As a teenager I could eatriend about a new Diet using injections at a Chemist...maybe this one will work?! Result: 3 months of injections and I've lost over 12kg (27lbs.)...but I'm still 38kg (84lbs.) from my ideal goal weight...can't seem to lose it. Will need to continue with them for at least another 6 months...too expensive (Such a pain to visit once per week...hate injections!)! Cost: US$ 1 350. 1998, Jan: A new year, back to over 110kg (243lbs.)! Time to change and get results! Gym, jogging, a new (natural!) diet and supplement potion, no more sweets and the latest celebrity diet all in one go! All this must succeed!? Result: I'm so frustrated. I've just given up hope...I know, maybe it's genetics and I'm supposed to be a happy, fat person!? (But I'm not...I'm so depressed) I've lost (and then regained) the total of my whole body weight in the last few years! Cost: US$ 1730. 1999, July: Doctor says I must reduce weight...which, is still at 110kg (243lbs.) now or I will not be able to have another child (also my cholesterol and Blood Pressure are dangerously high!). Met an old friend (Jill)...can't believe it, she looks like a new person (years younger and slimmer than I've ever seen her!). Says she lost all her fat on a TLC-Program (G-Diet) in just 3 months in 1997! (says she has never looked back!) Must try this (my last hope!). I'll start when I get back from overseas... 2000, March: I've done it! I'm so proud...a new me! This TLC-Program has saved my life! Lost 45kg (99lbs.) and reached my goal weight of 65kg (143lbs.) in just over 4 months (so quick and easy)!!! New clothes, new hairdo, new career and does Hubby love me now! Never been able to achieve this! Wow! We're off to an Island Vacation for the first time next month!! 2001, Sep: Over a year later and I'm still at my goal weight...feeling soooo good! All the time I wasted (nearly 10 years!)...all the money wasted (well over US$ 7000)...if only I'd met my friend Jill sooner, and done a TLC-Program! Now I eat what I want (with some simple, easy rules to follow in a normal lifestyle) and, I stay slim! Hubby has also done his special TLC-Program from TLC-International since then...so full of energy!!! (and healthy!). ...Edited Extracts (Shortened) from "Bridget-Jones' " Diary...For Your Eyes Only!! WANT TO READ MORE? SEE HOME PAGE (BOTTOM-SIDE AND SEND YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS AND NAME TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY (FREE) NEWSLETTER... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WE ARE THE BEST AVAILABLE IN THE WORLD...MANY CLAIM SO...WE KNOW SO! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our TLC-Programs are the very best available in the world today! ...OUR TLC-Programs: 1. WORK QUICKLY AND SAFELY (MASSIVE FAT-LOSS IN AND GREATER WELLBEING IN DAYS!) 2. HAVE TREATED MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SUCCESSFULLY ALL OVER THE WORLD, OVER MANY YEARS. 3. ARE NATURAL...FOOD BECOMES YOUR MEDICINE FOR A SHORT WHILE... NO DIET PILLS OR POTIONS! ...WE ARE NOT SOME LOCAL HEALTH SALON OR LOCAL DOCTOR OR "FAD" DIET ("FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH") WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE DONE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND THEN JUST COPIES OTHERS... WE HAVE A WORLD-LEADING NETWORK OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL AND WELLBEING SPECIALISTS AND TLC-DIAGNOSTIC CENTER THAT DEVELOPS YOUR UNIQUE HEALTH AND WELLBEING REQUIREMENTS... PROVIDING YOU WITH A TLC-Program THAT IS HOLISTIC AND ADRESSES YOUR COMPLETE WELLBEING...UNIQUE FOR YOU! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR GREATER WELLBEING... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your new wellbeing is only weeks away...don't delay...let food become your medicine for a short while! Stessed !!! at work...we can help! Not sleeeeeping...we can help in days! No energy..always tiredZZZZZZ...we can help in days!! Regular heartburn***!!!...we help in days! Diabetes type 2 (oral medication)...we get you off your medication in days! High Cholesterol..sorted out in days! Overweight...obese....we can solve all this in weeks...our average results are 12 kg (27lbs.) per 4 weeks in a healthy, safe and long-lasting way...we can help you! Don't delay...give us a call or send an e-mail...we can help...we'll send your TLC-Program to you by mail (post), fax or e-mail...whatever way suits you and your lifestyle!!! Our TLC-Programs are not for Life...they only change your Life!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WE HAVE TLC-CLINICS, TLC-AGENTS AND RETAILERS ALL OVER THE WORLD to help you...SEE OUR INTERNATIONAL CLINICS WEBPAGES OR CONTACT E-MAIL: fatloss@forwellbeing.co.za for more info... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORLD-WIDE! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OWN YOUR OWN TLC-CLINIC Want a rewarding change in career? Many of our existing TLC-Clinic owners are Ex-Clients...so why not you!? Here are the 3 key steps to owning your own business...being a Clinic Director and Owner...being your own "boss" and, helping others change their lives while becoming financially independent! Step 1: See our International Website (Business Opportunities Webpages) and complete and send the application form or, send an e-mail with a brief CV (also indicating all your contact details) to: International Retail Director & Partner: e-mail: tlcretail@iafrica.com Step 2: If your application is approved, you will be sent more details about owning your own Clinic...all the requirements and what will be provided to you to start and run your own successful TLC-Clinic. Step 3: Then, all the necessary Administration is completed (including a formal agreement with you) and you receive all the required preparation/support (including all the training and marketing materials) and...you open your Clinic! Some important facts to consider: * A business with worldwide success! * Earn US$ 15 000+ per month! * "Diets" that actually do work! * A business in a "growing" market! * Not a franchise...your own business! * Low start-up and monthly costs! * Clinic may be run from your Home! * No medical experience required! * Training and support provided! * Your Clients become your walking adverts! * A truly rewarding (in all respects) business! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AND...SOMETHING NEW WE ARE OFFERING... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU PRESENTLY OWN YOUR OWN HEALTH SALON OR WELLBEING-TYPE BUSINESS AND NEED TO INCREASE YOUR INCOME/PROFITABILITY...WELL WE CAN TALK...YOU CAN SECURE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO RETAIL TLC-PROGRAMS...WHAT WE CALL A TLC-RETAIL OUTLET...GIVE US A CALL OR E-MAIL FOR MORE DETAILS...DRAMATICALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS...SELL OUR TLC-PROGRAMS AND BE REWARDED!!! Don't delay...or, if not, tell your friends and family who may be interested. WE ARE STILL CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FOR CLINIC OWNERS AND CO-ORDINATORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS/CITIES... Athens (Greece) Auckland (New Zealand) Bonn (Germany) Brussels (Belgium) Buenos Aires (Argentina) Calgary (Canada) Dallas (USA) Dubai (UAE) Dublin (Ireland) Johannesburg and surrounding towns/cities(RSA) Los Angeles (USA) Maputo (Mozambique) Madrid (Spain) Miami (USA) Milan (Italy) Montreal (Canada) Munich (Germany) Palms Springs (USA) Paris (France) Pietermaritzburg (RSA) Port Elizabeth (RSA) Pretoria (RSA) Sydney (Australia) Toronto (Canada) Vancouver (Canada) Your City not listed? Send an e-mail to sunglen@dbn.lia.net and see if we are considering your City for opening a TLC-Clinic or for appointing Co-ordinators! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A TLC-CLINIC AGENT OR WEBSITE (OUR VIRTUAL CLINIC) AGENT! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Business Opportunities available World-wide! Own your own Business as a TLC-Clinic Owner or Agent! Like no other business…not a simple franchise with high costs and low returns! *Low start-up/operational costs. *Full training & support provided. *A “growing” market. *Products that actually work *Delighted Clients. *Excellent returns in months. *Your own business! Be a part of a unique family and network of independent, successful businesses world-wide. For more info…Contact Costa: Tel: 031 7674244 (Int code: +27) Mobile: 0836562867 (Int code: +27) Email: tlcretail@iafrica.com If your application is approved, you will be notified and then be Registered as an Agent at any TLC-Clinic(s) near to you (or, if none,as an Agent with our "Virtual" Website Clinic). All the necessary Administration is completed and you receive all the required training, support and marketing materials (including details about how to be a successful Co-ordinator) and...you start earning! Some important facts to consider: * Can be done in your spare time! * Earn up to US$ 20 per Client Referred! * Diets that actually do work! * A little effort with great rewards! * No/Low start-up and monthly costs! * Earn at "Home-Events" with Friends/Family! * No medical experience required! * Training and support provided! * Your Clients become your walking adverts! * A truly rewarding (in all respects) opportunity! * A "stepping-stone" to your own TLC-Clinic! Don't delay...or, if not, tell your friends and family who may be interested. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I LOST 25KG (55 LBS.) IN 1 MONTH!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARN HOW WE CAN DO THIS FOR YOU AS WELL...HOW OUR UNIQUE LIFESTYLE DIETS ARE DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU... TLC-International develops TLC-Programs that are now regarded as the most technically advanced "Diets" available in the world today. World-wide success is the result! How is this achieved? Why are people all over the world achieving fat-loss in excess of 5 kg (over 11 lbs.) per week, feeling totally rejuvenated within days on their TLC-Programs , losing all their cellulite within 2 weeks, feeling relaxed (de-stressed) within days, no longer having diabetic/spastic colon/indigestion/heartburn/ cholesterol problems within a few days or weeks on their TLC-Programs? The 7 major reasons and methods we have are. 1. The scientific, medical and wellbeing basis of our TLC-Programs. Only the very best and latest published International Medical Research by leading International Health, Wellbeing and Medical Specialists has been researched and combined to develop the unique TLC-Program Formulae, Techniques and Processes. These include selective application (applied science) from the published research (over many years) of leading specialists such as: Dr. Heller, Dr. Atkins, Dr. Klatz, Dr. Kemp, Dr. Rudman, Dr. Chopra, Dr. Weil and over 200 others since the early 1960's to date. We have taken the "best of the best" and developed the world-leading TLC-Programs (G, H, C, E and Q-Diets)! We will continue to incorporate this research and our own applied research to ensure only the best for you! 2. The assessment of over 1000 factors of your health and wellbeing profile: Besides the unique set of Bloodtests we require, each Client is asked to fully complete a detailed "Application and Health and Wellbeing Questionaire" (with the support of their family Doctor). Clients are also asked to select their Wellbeing Priority (i.e. Fat-loss, Cellulite-loss, Executive Health/De-stressing or General Wellbeing to allow for a more focussed treatment). 3. Our Specialist Panel and Diagnostic Center: We employ highly sophisticated techology at our Diagnostic Center and are associated with a range of leading health, medical and wellbeing professionals including GP's,Specialists such as Pathologists and Endocrinologists, Family and Executive Health MD's, Chiropractors, Dieticians, Psychologists, and Wellbeing Practitioners in Complementary Medicine to assess each Client's Bloodtest results together with their Total Health and Wellbeing profile (over 200 factors) to: * Assess general health and identify any problems that may require care/attention. * Assess "fitness" to go on a TLC-Program safely and to ensure a successful outcome. * Extract data from your profile to develop a unique TLC-Program for optimum wellbeing. 4. Our Diagnosic Center: Our high-tech Laboratory with advanced computers and specially-designed computor programs then uses unique processes, methods and formulae to develop your unique TLC-Program (with additional input from a range of wellbeing specialists to ensure a holistic treatment). 5. Your Unique TLC-Program: Once this is done, we are not yet done! The actual Eating Plan you receive is not mass-produced as many fad diets do. Once the Diagnostic Center has completed its work, each TLC-Program is assessed again by our Specialists and additional wellbeing guidelines and instructions are indicated to ensure an even more rapid return to wellbeing. 6. TLC: Once your unique TLC-Program is ready we then provide true Tender Loving Care (something quite rare in the world of service today!) Our Client Orientation Presentations, Clinic Staff, Consultations, Calls and E-Mails to you, Website, Monthly Newsletters, visits to our Clinics for Weigh-ins and SP-Sessions, and having our local "Doctors-on-call" at Clinics make your wellbeing our most important priority! Your wellbeing is our Business! Every day we have Clients from other fad diets calling us to become our Clients because of the TLC we provide! 7. Ongoing Research and Development: Our Special Research Teams are constantly busy with new research into new treatments and products such as Food-Science Research (new Foods for our TLC-Programs), Nutrition for: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Optimal Nutrition for pregnant Women,Nutrition for Anti-Aging and diseases such as Osteoporosis and, developing new Wellbeing Diagnostic Tools for home/family use in the striving for greater wellbeing. These are some of the reasons why your TLC-Program works for you and why you can say: "I have never felt and looked better within a few days or weeks!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR EXISTING CLIENTS/PATIENTS..."Survival Tips" FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AS YOU KNOW, FOOD BECOMES YOUR MEDICINE FOR A SHORT WHILE...BUT, CAN YOU SURVIVE OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON? Yes you can survive! Tips on how to "get thru" the Festive Season! 1. Starch intake! Once per day (limit). 2. Big 'n Bad meals! Be very strict with your next meals (plus water!). 3. Alcohol! One of the worst triggers of insulin! Try to avoid it. But, if you must have that "one small" (!) drink (that glass of champagne or two!)...eat some cheese (at least 30g) 20 minutes before having a drink (this will reduce your insulin increasing). 4. Snacking! If have to! Select protein snacks (e.g. "biltong" or beef jerky or a treat containing cheese such as cheesecake). Remember if you have not completed your TLC-Program (plus your final Stabilisation Treatment), the body will "overreact"...don't overdo! 5. Water! Drink additional water (at least 6-8 glasses per day or, as indicated with your Eating Plan and Wellbeing Prescription)! 6. Dining Out! Call the restaurant (say you are on a "Medical Diet")...you will be amazed at the help you receive! 7. Good Friends! If you really do not want to drink alcohol...order Ginger Ale (or a soda that looks like a "drink")...this will "fool" those very "good friends" that insist you really have to have a drink! (or some who may want to see you fail!?). 8. If all else fails! Totally ‘distracted' over the Festive Season?! Go back on your TLC-Program 100% in January (make it a new, New Year's Resolution!) or, for at least 3-5 days if you are near completing your SP. In any case, we'll be waiting to give you "TLC!" and, help those that may have a guilty conscience!!! Otherwise... Enjoy, Be Happy and Have Fun! Important Note: These "Tips" are not the general rules of our TLC-Program. These are merely intended to "help u survive" over any period of excess (like a Festive Season!). We always rather advise: "Just do it and get done...let food be your medicine for a short while!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for taking the time to read this...be sure to check back here soon for more exciting news and information. Keep well...remember, your wellbeing is our business! 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