On 14 May 2012 I will have been on my TLC-Program for two months.  My general health has stabilised, I am feeling  great !  My husband actually asked me last night with a huge smile, “have you noticed what you have done for three nights in a row? “ 1st night I was running with my 19 month old and our Jack Russel, 2nd night I was dancing with my 13 year old daughter and yesterday I was running to check on a neighbouring house which was burgled.  Yes!  Tania is running, something I haven’t done in years.

I am so excited and even more motivated now , more than ever before.  This is something I am doing for myself.  People  are noticing, and I am actually getting proud of who I am becoming again. 

Only 22.4 kgs to go.  My next “short term goal:  90kgs!

I though I would share pics of my two favourite quick lunches with you : (one with my cheese allowance and the other with my fish allowance): 

My Cheese LunchMy Fish Lunch

My Fish Lunch

Here is my progress so far with updates: 

Phase 1 started on 14.03.2012
Weighed in at 111.1kgs - A very tight size 42
Hip Measurement:  134cm
Waist Measurement:  117cm 

20.03.2012 – Phase 2 starting weight 109.4
28.03.2012 – 106.2kgs
04.04.2012 – 103.8kgs
18.04.2012 – 102kgs
This morning 09.05.2012 – 97.4kgs 

Hip Measurement 9/5/2012 – 123cm loss so far 11cm
Waist Measurement 9/5/2012 – 97cm loss so far 20cm  

Weight loss to date:  (1 month) 13.7kgs! 

Me today 9 May!

Thank you all for all your messages of support and for joining me on my journey!  I love to hear your comments so please post them and I will reply!

Remember I am in the Malvern area …  contact me if you would like to do a TLC-Program with ME! 

Afterall, isn’t it more fun to lose weight together??

Tania March 2012

My name is Tania and I have decided to share my weight loss journey with you!

Social habits dictate that we ”eat, drink and be happy”….. however nowhere does it add, “and slowly kill yourself in the process”.  That is what I have been doing over the past couple of years.  Living the “happy” life enjoying a drink, and unhealthy foods (lots of it)!  As an asthmatic, with severe allergies, my health started deteriorating, from having to use my Asthma pump perhaps 2 to 3 times a week, I ended up having to use it at least 2 to 3 times a day.  This was until my near death experience due to a reaction and a doctor telling me I am killing myself with my eating habits, mostly a lack of food, and then eating all the wrong foods. 

With my health issues, I was feeling so sick and embarrassed, I couldn’t fit into any of my clothes, and due to me being generally unhappy within myself, I was constantly fighting with those close to me. I have spent thousands or rands going to clinics for fat zapping and taking any and every weight loss tablet I could get my hands on, however nothing worked. 

That was until I found TLC-For-Weight-Loss-Wellbeing.  I joined TLC and soon enough I started feeling better and the weight started falling off.  My Asthma pump became something I only needed now and again when seasons turned.  I lost weight, became so well and then I fell pregnant before I could do Phase 3 of my TLC-Program.  TLC recommended that I stop any dieting, eat healthily while pregnant.  After having my baby I went back to my old habits, drinking, eating and just being merry without watching myself.  The weight started pounding on again, with interest!

This was until about a month ago, when I realised the reason why I am what I am is because I allowed myself to regress and I was mentally preventing a better, healthier me.  I contacted TLC again as I knew from past experience nothing else will work,  there is no lasting quick fix.  I am now on track again.

Me before TLC!

So I want to share my journey with you as I go along.  So watch this space and I will post frequent updates on how I am doing.

This is my progress so far:

Phase 1 started on 14.03.2012
Weighed in at 111.1kgs - A very tight size 42
Hip Measurement:  134cm
Waist Measurement:  117cm

20.03.2012 – Phase 2 starting weight 109.4
28.03.2012 – 106.2kgs
04.04.2012 – 103.8kgs
18.04.2012 – 102kgs

Weight loss to date:  (1 month) 9.1kgs – Yeah!

Oh, and did I tell you that I am now also a TLC-Retailer – in Malvern, Durban – so contact me if you would like to do a TLC-Program with ME!  Afterall, isn’t it more fun to lose weight together??

Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin—a medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre. Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health benefits.

• Get whiter, healthier teeth.  An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.
• Avoid Alzheimer’s. A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.
• Protect against Parkinson’s.  Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.
• Curb all sorts of cancers.  Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds—triterpenoids—in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
• Decrease your risk of diabetes. Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. Apples are loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.
• Reduce cholesterol.  The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
• Get a healthier heart.  An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.
• Prevent gallstones.  Gallstones form when there’s too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.
• Beat diarrhea and constipation.  Whether you can’t go to the bathroom or you just can’t stop, fibre found in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when you’re backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down.
• Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome.  Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized byconstipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms doctors recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods while including a high intake of fibre in your diet.
• Avert hemorrhoids.  Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.
• Control your weight.  Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre.Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.
• Detoxify your liver.  We’re constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Many doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm than good. Luckily, one of the best—and easiest—things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits—like apples.
• Boost your immune system. Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out.
• Prevent cataracts.  Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants—like apples—are 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.

 With thanks, extracts taken from The Best Health Mag.

Stevia rebaudiana- Stevia, known as “sweet herb“, this plant is 25 times sweeter than sugar when made as an infusion with 1 teaspoon stevia leaves to 1 cup of water. Two drops of this infusion equal 1 teaspoon of sugar in sweetness. It is safe for a diabetic as it is does not change blood glucose levels. It does have a bit of an aftertaste you need to get used to.

In South America and the Orient a product derived of stevia called Stevioside has a 41% share of the food sweetener market. There are some healing benefits of stevia as well.

Stevia is known to help regulate blood sugar, helps to lower high blood pressure, aids in weight loss by decreasing the desire for sugary foods. Some people even report that it reduces their desire for tobacco and alcoholic beverages. Stevia is also used in facemasks to smooth out wrinkles and heal skin blemishes and acne. So why don’t we see more of it? Apparently the import of stevia was heavily influenced by Nutrasweet politics.

Aspartame, Nutrasweet or Equal- Aspartame is the combination of two amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartic acid. 200 times sweeter than sugar, seems to stimulate the appetite and cause side effects such as PKU seizures (phenylketonuria), high blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, ovarian cancer, and brain tumors.

In addition to throwing off the body’s homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar’s metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications.

• Sugar can suppress the immune system.
• Sugar can upset the body’s mineral balance.
• Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
• Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
• Sugar can adversely affect children’s school grades.
• Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
• Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
• Sugar can cause kidney damage.
• Sugar can reduce helpful high-density cholesterol.
• Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol.
• Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
• Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
• Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
• Sugar may lead to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, and rectum.
• Sugar can cause colon cancer, with an increased risk in women.
• Sugar can be a risk factor in gall bladder cancer.
• Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
• Sugar can weaken eyesight.
• Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which can narrow blood vessels.
• Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
• Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
• Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
• Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
• Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and gray hair.
• Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
• Sugar can promote tooth decay.
• Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
• High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Sugar can cause a raw, inflamed intestinal tract in persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
• Sugar can cause arthritis.
• Sugar can cause asthma.
• Sugar can cause candidiasis (yeast infection).
• Sugar can lead to the formation of gallstones.
• Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
• Sugar can cause ischemic heart disease.
• Sugar can cause appendicitis.
• Sugar can exacerbate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
• Sugar can indirectly cause hemorrhoids.
• Sugar can cause varicose veins.
• Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraception users.
• Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
• Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
• Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
• Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
• Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
• Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
• Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
• Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
• Sugar can change the structure of protein causing interference with protein absorption.
• Sugar causes food allergies.
• Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
• Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
• Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
• Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
• Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
• Sugar can cause cataracts.
• Sugar can cause emphysema.
• Sugar can cause arteriosclerosis.
• Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
• Sugar lowers the enzymes’ ability to function.
• Sugar can cause loss of tissue elasticity and function.
• Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
• Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
• Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
• Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
• Sugar can increase the body’s fluid retention.
• Sugar can cause constipation.
• Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness).
• Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
• Sugar can cause hypertension.
• Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
• Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the minds ability to think clearly.
• Sugar can cause depression.74. Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
• Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.
• Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
• Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots.
• Sugar can increase the risk of Alzheimer Disease.

REFERENCES for each reason to stay away from sugar are listed on the Just Like Sugar website.

Swop to Stevia today – purchase your TLC-Stevia Powder or Tablets at the TLC-Online Shop – www.tlconlineshop.co.za

With all the recent “breaking news” stating that Carbohydrates are bad for you would think that this is a new Research Breakthrough?  Absolutely NOT!

The TLC-Program has advocated a balanced protein diet with low carbohydrates for decades.

Now ‘conventional’ dieticians and medical professionals are also realizing the truth and supporting these principles!

Low Fat Dieting is a fallacy based on faulty research findings. Carbohydrates is the culprit that causes the body to store fat, a major cause of Obesity and Globesity (the Global Obesity epidemic)!

So as we have always known …  The TLC-Program is the answer!

With a TLC-Program you can address and correct your Carbohydrate Addiction!

With a  TLC-Program (just like thousands of our Clients) you can achieve amazing results:

• Rapid, safe and long-term weight-loss
• Improved Wellbeing
• Resolution of Carbohydrate Addiction
• Resolution of Diabetes
• Lowering of Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
• Plus many other benefits!

Our results over decades are proven!  Just ask our Clients!

With the support of a professional personal TLC-Wellbeing Coach you will be successful. 

Now you too can benefit from a TLC-Program either at a TLC-Centre (view the TLC-Near You button on our website www.tlcforwellbeing.com) and if you are not near a TLC-Centre you can do a TLC-Program online:

Online Website in South Africa:  www.tlcforweightloss.co.za
Online International Website:  www.tlcforweightloss.eu

TLC-Programs …

The choice of Royalty, Celebrities, and the medical profession world-wide!

If you would like to become a TLC-Retailer register online at:
http://tlcforwellbeing.com/form_retail_application.php

Thank you Destiny Magazine for choosing an amazing TLC-Client for a feature in your magazine!

If you would like to find out more information on the TLC-Program please go to www.tlcforwellbeing.com or contact our Call Centre at 0861 000 852

I suffered from sleep deprivation, sore joints and knee issues.  My doctor said I needed to lose weight or I would require knee surgery.

I was inspired and introduced to TLC by a dear friend who had conquered her weight issues with a TLC program.  

WOW,   now over 51 pounds lighter I feel fantastic, I enjoy eating fresh fruits and vegetables, I do not need knee surgery anymore and I feel rested upon wakening.   

I have so much more energy now, which I so dearly need to keep up with our grandchildren.

Thanks TLC for the new me”.

• Weight Lost:  23.4 Kg’s / 51.5 lbs
• Hip Measurement:  from 130 to 110cms
• Waist Measurement:  from 103 to 96cms
• BMI from 36.77 to 28.16

Carolyn before TLC

If you would like more information please go to www.tlcforwellbeing.com

Click on TLC-Near You for details on where to find the nearest TLC-Centre.

If you would like to do a TLC-Program online contact marketing@tlcforwellbeing.com

Interested in opening your own TLC-Centre? please email us at retail@tlcforwellbeing.com – simple registration process – no franchise fees – you could be ready to start in weeks!

TLC-International is looking for motivated, hard working, energetic business people to either open their own TLC-Centres or add TLC-Programs, Products and Services to their existing businesses (Health Care Service Providers, Beauty Therapists, Life Coaches, Owners of their own practices, salons, spas, pharmacies etc). 

 ABOUT US

 TLC-International has been operating for over 25 years (since 1987) and is a Health and Wellbeing Business providing Medical Nutritional Programs (Personalised Eating Plans), called TLC-Programs.

These TLC-Programs are scientifically proven to reduce and/or, resolve over 350 conditions and ailments. Major Benefits include:

• Rapid, safe and effective resolution of Obesity/Overweight conditions
• Significant reduction of risk relating to Lifestyle based Dread Diseases such as:  
  • Cardio Vascular Disease
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol, etc

This is really a simple and very rewarding business to be a part of.  Once the initial processes are done, the opportunities for rewards (in all respects) start very soon.

WHY BECOME A TLC-RETAILER?

Simply-put: With TLC-Programs you have a proven world-leading program (solution) to the world-wide Obesity and Lifestyle Epidemics that the World Health Organisation (WHO) now calls Globesity!

Growing markets, a real solution, a simple business that has a proven track-record. But, as with any business, you must have the right attitude and be prepared to apply yourself and your resources to operate as a successful TLC-Retailer.

• Very low start-up costs (enquire now you will be stunned)
• NO license fees or typical franchise costs
• LOW operational costs

This guarantees any TLC-Retailer a great start and immediate profits!

For a guideline: Some benchmarks / examples for TLC-Retailers in equivalent local currencies (given our industry knowledge/past experiences and dependent on many factors such as: local markets/ demographics/ resources applied etc.) are monthly rewards ranging (on average) from: 
1) In Europe: EUR1 000 – EUR100 000+ monthly profit
2) In USA and elsewhere: USD5 000-USD75 000+ monthly profit
3) Southern Africa: ZAR 10 000-ZAR 200 000+ monthly profit 

As an additional income stream to you, TLC-International will provide to you (at wholesale prices) a range of TLC-Branded Supplements (TLC-Turbo Boost Packs, TLC-Multivitamins, TLC-Antioxidants, TLC-Aromatherapy Oils and Food Scales etc) for resale to your Clients. 

FINANCE

No licence fees or costly franchise fees apply. The only cost will be for a Start Up Pack of Materials to get you ready to start selling TLC-Programs. This special pack will include posters, flyers, TLC-Program Books, Application Form Pads, a TLC-Authorised Retailer Certificate, TLC-Training Manual and Powerpoint CD plus other items depending on your area of operation.

The cost to you for this Start Up Pack and other necessary materials (Medical Scale/Height Measuring Sticks) is available on request.  Contact marketing@tlcforwellbeing.com

TRAINING & SUPPORT

TLC-International will provide all the necessary training and support!  No medical background required.  We do the Science, Diagnostics and Development of TLC-Programs … You do the Promotion, Marketing and Client Service/Care. 

THE PROCESS – NEXT STEPS

The process is quick and easy.  With no delays you could be ready to run/operate (and start earning income) in as little as 2 weeks!

The first step is to go to our website: www.tlcforwellbeing.com and fill in the TLC-Retailer Application Form (be sure to agree to the TLC-Terms and Conditions). The direct link for this is:

http://tlcforwellbeing.com/form_retail_application.php

It is important to agree to the TLC-Terms and Conditions as TLC-International does not require a written contract to be entered into and does not charge any up-front entry/license fees to become a TLC-Retailer but, like any business, certain rules and obligations do exist. These are what we call our Terms and Conditions for TLC-Retailers (which are not negotiable and must be complied with at all times). To view the TLC-Terms and Conditions go to this link:

http://tlcforwellbeing.com/tlcretailer-terms-and-conditions-a-68.html?tPath=13

An explanation of the Terms and Conditions and further information can be found at:

http://tlcforwellbeing.com/tlcretailer-faqrsquos-explanations-a-50.html?tPath=13

Once you have filled in the TLC-Retailer Application form you will be contacted by TLC-International New Business (Retail) Division confirming approval your Application/TLC-Retailer Status.

You will then receive information on your Starter Pack, Pricing Schedules and an invoice for your TLC-Starter Pack from TLC-Marketing.  Once you have paid and confirmed payment of the amount due your Starter Pack will be prepared for delivery.  Once you are in receipt of your Starter Pack all necessary TLC-System Access will be provided and sent to you.

You will then be ready to start Promoting/Marketing/Selling TLC-Programs etc!

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS

Opportunities now exist for all areas worldwide. 

CONTACT DETAILS

TLC-International New Business {Retail) Division

Tel: +27 31 7674244 or +27 836562867

TLC-International Marketing Division

Tel:: +27 31 7674316 or +27 828929190

We look forward to hearing from you.

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas (canned in brine) – from allowance
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil – from allowance
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Cooking Spray (Spray and Cook)

Method:

• Heat oven to 220 degrees
• Drain, rinse and dry chickpeas in a tea towel
• Spray a small roasting pan with cooking spray
• Add chickpeas to the pan
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients until all the chick peas are well coated
• Roast in the oven stirring from time to time until the chickpeas start to “pop”
• Cool and enjoy on its own before a meal or sprinkle on your salad!

Remember this is part of your vegetable allowance and must be eaten with or very close to your meal time!

Adapted from a recipe submitted by Ricci Boonzaier (TLC-Retailer) – thank you Ricci!
Tested in the TLC-Test Kitchens on 8th February 2012

For more recipes – go to the TLC-Well-Log at www.tlcforwellbeing.com

If you have a recipe you would like to share – please send it to marketing@tlcforwellbeing.com and you could win a TLC-Multivitamin! 

My blood pressure became erratic through chronic hypertension, my cholesterol went way too high, my hormones were completely unbalanced and I really didn’t like facing the look of the person I’d become – I couldn’t even look at myself in a mirror without feeling depressed. My self image was at an all time low, so I turned to comfort eating as a solution, particularly chocolates!

The final straw came when my visiting innocent 5 year old grandson called me “Fat Granny”. That did it!

I didn’t believe in diets or going to the gym as an option. I came across the TLC programme after seeing my sister, who had just returned from the UK and who I hadn’t seen for 6 months. I couldn’t believe how healthy and well she looked. Here was someone, who 6 months earlier, was grossly overweight, had the unhealthy look of the cancer sufferer with diabetes thrown in too. She had always tried the quick fix in diets, liposuction and the plastic surgeon … to no avail. This was different, the change was so dramatic that I had to find out more about the TLC programme which she’d completed. So where else but Google … and I knew then, that I’d found my weight loss solution.

Fran before TLC

Despite a very busy work schedule and lifestyle, I found TLC easy to follow. But with anything to be successful, you do need to be dedicated, committed and self disciplined because it’s a complete healthy lifestyle change. It also helps to have encouragement from your loved ones, as I did.

It’s taken 3 months to lose 12 kgs and to drop back to a healthy 36, without cellulite flapping around nor the need to go to gym. My blood pressure hasn’t been so normal for the past 5 years and without medication. My cholesterol and thyroid are almost back to normal but well in control with natural medicines and my hormones are at last balanced.

I feel great and look so well with my energy levels much higher. Compliments are flying in! My self image has really improved – I can even wear a swimming costume in public without feeling self conscious. Oh … and the best is … I’ll NEVER be called ‘Fat Granny’ ever again! I can’t say thank you enough to TLC for helping me get myself back to someone I actually like and am proud to be.

Now for that new wardrobe ………………..

Fran did her TLC-Program in Gillitts, Durban.
For more information contact 0861 000 852 or view our website: www.tlcforwellbeing.com