“Here comes the sun…” The Beatles said it best! T-shirt weather will be upon us soon, so it’s time to start adopting new healthy habits to help you reach your optimal weight before you put that new tee on! Springtime is all about rebirth, renewal, growth and expansion. There is no better way to start implementing your new healthy living regime than with a clean slate.

Out with the old, in with the new!

We spent a lot of time indoors, hiding under sweaters this winter. It’s time to rid ourselves of the winter heaviness and prepare for the light and bright days ahead. Let Truestar.com help you get started today! Sign up for your FREE profile today and get instant access to professional health and wellness information and guidance. Whatever your health goal, Truestar.com is here to help!

It is time to recommit to your personal health goals and to take action now! There’s no time better than the present! Dietary changes, such as eating more colorful fruits and veggies, avoiding alcohol and reducing your exposure to harmful toxins, are a great start, but the body could use a little extra help! Detoxifying the body, once or twice a year, will give your body a fresh start. When beginning a weight loss program, it is especially beneficial to include a detox because of the toxins stored in fat cells.  As we begin to shed those fat cells, toxins are released to wreak havoc on the body’s precious tissues. Using a safe and effective detox program will gently guide the toxins out of the body’s main working systems before they can cause more trouble.

Look no further! TrueDETOX and Cleanse is the perfect supplement to kick-start your spring cleaning. Here are some of the key benefits of this amazing product:

- Improves liver enzyme function and detoxification;

- Contains a natural diuretic action to reduce water retention;

-Improves digestion and reduces constipation;

-Enhances the removal of fat from the liver;

-Increases the sensation of fullness and satiety;

- Stimulates the breakdown of fat tissue;

- Improves thyroid function and metabolism.

Get Outside, Get Active!

If we want to live life at our peak and enjoy every moment to the fullest, we need to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Our bodies work very hard for us every moment of every day, so we need to respect that and help it in any way we can.  Scheduling in at least 20 minutes of physical activity every day is a realistic goal then work your way up from there. With so many sunny days ahead of us, we need to make the most of them. Get outside, get active! Go for a long bike ride, rollerblade or hike with family or friends during the warm and beautiful weather.

Switching up your workouts is a great way to keep you motivated for the long term.  The key is to find activities that you really enjoy as each person is different and it may just take a little bit of time to find your niche. The Truestar Exercise Program will create the perfect plan for you, for FREE! With so many sunny days ahead of us, we need to make the most of them. Get outside, get active! Go for a long bike ride, rollerblade or hike with family or friends during the warm and beautiful weather. Remember, working out with friends isn’t only fun, it also holds you accountable to your exercise commitment and helps you to push one another to meet the challenges.

Need a little boost of energy for your new healthy routine? Try our amazing TrueEnergy product today! Combining this with TrueThermo is a great option as it helps to rev up your metabolism, helping the body to burn more calories, making your workouts more effective!

Diet on Point.

We all know that we are what we eat! If you want to feel light and have lots of energy, you have to eat right. Focusing on consuming lots of fresh fruits, colorful veggies and water is a sure way to rid the body of toxins and to help you reach your optimal weight.  I find it really helps to carry a reusable water bottle around with me. It acts as a constant reminder to drink up and flush out!

Follow the Truestar Nutrition Program, print off the customized grocery lists and really take the time to read labels while shopping. Education is your greatest tool for success when it comes to making healthy eating choices. Take responsibility for your health!

While you follow your Personalized Nutrition Plan and you are on the path to your best health yet, it is important to make sure that you have all of your bases covered. Supplementing with TrueBASICS A/O is a great way to ensure your body is getting all of the essential nutrients it needs along with some extra antioxidant support.

Good luck with the spring cleaning!

Be well,

Gillian

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This was such a fun afternoon with my girlfriends Elle, Tran, Irina and Erica !!

This blog was written by my amazing friend Erica (on the right) from www.everything-beautiful.com

So this past week, my gorgeous friend Irina in the middle (pic above) instructed us through an exciting new workout called Jukari. It’s choreography was developed by Reebok and Cirque du Soleil™ and wow it is fun! Basically, it is an intense fitness routine that involves flying, swinging, and literally getting the best workout ever. It is designed to strengthen arms, legs, and core muscles combined with the excitement of being airborne. I honestly don’t have much motivation to get myself to the gym but this workout will get me there…everyone should try it!

Watch the link below to see some live Jukari:

It is currently being offered exclusively at King West Fitness in Toronto, Ontario. And what a nice gym I must say, definitely will be coming back soon! But only if Irina is teaching it!!! 

Oh and don’t be surprised if you’re very sore for the next few days after this workout–this routine will hit muscles you never knew you had!

 

Weeeeeee!!

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Here is yet another one of the awesome videos that I put together with the help of Truestar. The concept comes from 8 Min Abs, one of the most memorable youtube videos out there, well for me at least.  I designed this series to help strengthen the core, to help you find that yummy tummy you are looking for both aesthetically and functionally. It is only 10 minutes!! Perfect for people like me and you who are always on the go!.  Try it today and let me know how you like it!!

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Exercise: Facts on Protein

Guest blog written by Hayleigh Clark… Enjoy!

To tone the body and build muscle does not just come from exercising.  In order to get true results from your workout, protein is required to replenish the body and improve physical strength and appearance.  Proteins are made up of amino acids, which help build muscles. There are twenty amino acids that are required for growth in the human body.  However, the body can produce all but eight of the amino acids, and so we must eat foods high in protein in order to ensure you are receiving these essential amino acids.  The foolproof method is to make sure you are consuming complete proteins.  These proteins are found from animal sources, which include various meats, eggs and milk.

So now that you have some background information on proteins and what foods you should eat to ensure that all amino acids are accounted for, I bet you are wondering how much protein you should consume during exercise and when you should consume it.  Essentially, as long as you are replenishing your body with protein within the hour before or after your workout then you are on the right track.  However, there are some slight adjustments you can do to make the most of your workout.  By consuming protein half an hour before your work out gives your body a ‘kick start’ when it comes to replenishment.  In other terms, by consuming the protein before your workout allows your body to immediately start replenishing once you are done exercising.   The amino acids will start working right away to replenish, rebuild and strengthen those hard worked muscles that have been damaged and torn during exercise.  As for the amount of protein that should be consumed to properly replenish, as little as one glass of milk can do the trick.  In a cup of skim milk 9g of protein is provided and only 90calories.  This is appropriate for a lower intensity workout.  The harder and more strenuous your workout is, the more grams of protein are required. TrueStrength offers 18 g of protein per scoop and is a delicious tasting protein powder! Try it today with one of the 300 smoothie recipes available with the FREE meal plans available with your Nutrition Profile with Truestar.

With this is mind, next time you are preparing to work out, consume around 10g of protein before your work out. Don’t be shy. If you are feeling that after your work out you need more, go for it! A whole-wheat turkey sandwich might be just what you’re craving. A meal high in carbohydrates and protein is the best you can do to make your body happier, healthier and stronger.

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