The reality is…

ALL of these and so many more issues play a MAJOR role in weight gain and weight loss resistance. 

It’s actually quite a common occurrence for a client to initially arrive at our virtual clinic, filled with frustration over explainable weight gain that has accumulated over the course of a few months or a few years. And 99% of the time, they’ve had at least one occurrence with a previous practitioner or coach who focused on the nutrition and fitness pillars of health and weight loss, but only lightly touched on or completely skipped over the deeper root causes at hand. 

When we start to explain how these toxins and pathogens are playing a role in their struggle with their weight, it’s either a light bulb moment (because they’re never heard of such a thing before) or an “I knew it” moment (because they had a hunch that there was more to the story but no “professional” would believe them)!

If you are frustrated with your body composition, whether you’re struggling to breakthrough a weight loss plateau, struggle to lose any weight at all, or you keep gaining unwanted weight unexplainably, you very likely have deeper ROOT CAUSES that have either not been addressed at all or were not addressed properly if they were indeed addressed in the past to some degree. Here are just a few examples of how these toxins and pathogens can play a role:

1. Environmental toxins can alter lipid (fat) metabolism and promote the growth of fat cells. Early-life exposure can play a major role in predisposing animals to insulin resistance, hormone disruptions, and obesity. Ever hear of a category of toxins called Obesogens? This is EXACTLY how they got their name!
2. Organic pollutants have been tied to mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. If your mitochondria within the cells of your muscles, brain, liver, and other organs don’t work well, YOU don’t work well. If your body can’t keep up with energy demands because the mitochondria are impaired, it will often downregulate certain processes within the body to accommodate. This includes the downregulation of your metabolism.
3. Parasites are pathogens that can not only harbor and release toxins in the body that contribute to the issues already listed above. But they can also greatly influence your neurotransmitter levels which can increase cravings and affect your mood and motivation (which clearly has a downstream affect on your food choices, desire to exercise, etc). They impair the function of your various drainage pathways such as your liver which affects your ability to detox, your gut health status, hormonal balance, and more. The list of effects from these pesky critters is endless. And as my friend Dr. Todd Watts says, “If you have a pulse, you have parasites.” 

Yes, caloric intake and energy expenditure absolutely play a primary role in body composition. Those variables should still be acknowledged and accounted for. But they are NOT the sole factors. When our culture and much of the fitness industry endlessly preach this message of “calories in vs calories out”, while you’re sitting there beyond frustrated because your caloric deficit is making ZERO difference in your results, it makes you wonder…

“WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING WRONG?!?!”

My friend, your body isn’t broken. It’s the health education system that’s broken. 

They’ve overlooked these root causes to weight loss resistance (and countless other health challenges) for far too long. And it’s time to end the gaslighting.

It’s time for ROOT CAUSE solutions.

You’ve been stuck on this weight loss roller coaster or in this weight loss purgatory for far too long. Weight loss issues, along with the brain fog, fatigue, and bloating that tend to come along with it do not have to be your fat.

So what’s next?

Start with my Free, On-Demand 3 Day Drainage Clinic where you can equip yourself with the tools and resources to learn how to open your drainage pathways to officially prepare your body for further detox in the future. This is a HUGE first step that so many people miss, and it keeps them sick. (This program is FREE for a limited time!) Get Exclusive Access!

No matter what path you may be leaning towards at this time, I pray that you take action NOW. You deserve to get to the bottom of weight loss resistance and any other health challenges that are influencing your quality of life, your confidence, and your joy. And I’m blessed to be able to be part of your healing journey in whatever way that may be.

To your health and happiness,

Allyssa LaScala, IHP

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Do you struggle with giving in to junk food?

It’s like it has hypnotic powers, right?!

You can be doing SOOO GOOD following your nutrition regimen.

But then… you see all the baked goods just chilling there in the break room and ALL BETS ARE OFF.

I mean, if you could just live in your own little bubble where there was only healthy food available, that would be one thing.

But junk food is EVERYWHERE.

It’s near IMPOSSIBLE to avoid it!

So how do we keep it from derailing our results?

In this video, I discuss my top 4 tips in detail:

1. Don’t bring the junk food in the house!

2. If it HAS to be in the house, put it on a different shelf in your pantry, or in a completely different location altogether (some place that you don’t need to go to every single day)

3. Add barriers of entry, like sticky notes!

4. Trash talk your food!

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Why You May Be Having Trouble Losing Fat In Your Mid-Section (and no, it’s not just a matter of eating less calories)…

If you have fat that you’ve been trying to lose and it’s REALLY difficult for you to break through this weight loss plateau, especially in your midsection It seems like nothing’s working?… it is absolutely possible that you have heavy metals, toxic chemicals, and exposure to foods that you can’t fully digest, and that is CAUSING your body to hold on to more fat.

Here’s what I mean….

Your body is freakin smart. When it’s exposed to something toxic, it produces white fat cells as a protective mechanism to keep toxins AWAY from your brain. So everytime that you’re taking in something toxic — whether it be pesticides on your food, heavy metals from toxic cookware, ingredients in implants (whether they be breast implants, IUDs, etc), mold exposure, or even consumption of foods that cause inflammation like dairy and gluten — your body will create white fat cells to surround that toxin, to protect your brain.

And then once your body has created these toxic fat cells, its not too willing to release them. Your body can intentionally hold on to those fat cells with a death grip because it doesn’t want to allow them to get back into circulation and risk them harming your brain.

So how do you get past this? How do you break this cycle when you already have higher fat stores. 

You need to improve your detoxification capabilities by reducing your body’s inflammation through the RIGHT foods and the RIGHT supplements ( and this is why I focus so greatly on this during my 7 Day Reset program), and stop exposing yourself to those toxins. They may be toxins you’re consuming through foods, beverages, personal care products, or your environment. But you need to identify the source and separate yourself from it as soon as possible

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Can You Actually Be Addicted To Food?

In this video, I address how food addiction is indeed a real thing, and how you begin to recover.

This is a really important topic to discuss, and I don’t think there’s enough attention being drawn to it. Over 7 million people in the U.S alone struggle with food addiction.

Personally, I feel like society in general is happy to celebrate someone for their sobriety from alcohol or drugs, as they should! My own father has been sober for over 20 years and it’s absolutely something to celebrate! But when it comes to food addiction, we forget that it’s just as powerful. Recovery from food addiction It’s more than willpower. It’s more than drive and motivation. This addiction truly is a chemical reaction in your body that keeps you addicted to food. It’s a culmination of brain and body.

We must stop shaming people for making the healthiest choices they need to make to get through this addiction.

The Science (what’s happening in your body):

Gluten and dairy can stimulate opiate receptors and trigger those “feel good” hormones called endorphins in the brain. And they produce that “feel good” response.

And THEN, on top of the fact that you’re getting this immediate endorphin release, the cycle perpetuates. Because once you’ve eaten those foods, they start altering the chemical makeup of your gut. And it starts having a will of its own, because it wants to survive. So it will send chemical messengers to your brain that say “ I want more…”

How do you break the cycle?

Rewire the brain through training the subconscious body, while resetting the body and the gut through specific nutritional adjustments. We do EXACTLY THIS in my 7 Day reset program.

Find details at www.7dayreset.net

Full Video Transcription:
Hey there guys, it’s Lyss here and over the next 10 minutes I’m going to be addressing the question of whether or not you actually can be addicted to food. Like somebody can be addicted to drugs or alcohol. So as you guys are hopping on, whether you guys are watching me do this live or you are catching this as a replay someplace else, I want you to do me a favor and post your most desired comfort foods. Do me a favor and put in the comments right now, like your top two or three comfort foods. You know those days where you’re like you just had enough with people at work or your kids are driving you crazy or you just had a really stressful day and it’s like those foods that are just going to put you in a good mood or you want to relax with on the couch.

Do me a favor and put those in the comments. So I’m going to be talking to you guys about. first, why food addiction is spoiler alert, a real thing, a legitimate thing, and then how you can fix it. Guys, the reason that I want to address this is because I think it’s such an important topic. We have literally 70 million people (and this statistic is from 2016 from the food and Drug Administration), but over 70 million people just in the U.S. alone struggle with food addiction. And so, you know, I come from a family where, you know, we’ve struggled with addiction in many different ways and so I’ve realized over the years I feel like society in general is a little bit more aware and supportive of celebrating people that are in sobriety from alcohol addiction or drug addiction. And my dad has been sober for 20-25 years and it’s like, it’s a huge accomplishment.

I mean I love when my newsfeed comes up filled with people that are celebrating their one year sober, two years sober, three years sober, a couple months sober. I think it’s such an incredible accomplishment. I just think that we also need to celebrate people that are going through food addiction and making it through there and we have to be easier on them. And so this, this training kind of came from a little bit of my selfish side of getting tired of seeing, you know, clients and people that are in my 7 Day Reset or doing any of my programs, having them just be shamed by people that are in their life, that are asking them to like go to Taco bell or go to dairy queen and get ice cream, or like go out to the bar one, two, three times a week and just make decisions that would take them further from their goals.

And it’s like people make them feel bad about it. And the way that I look at it and try to put it into perspective is I hope as a friend or a family member, if you had a friend or family member that was addicted to alcohol and you knew it was sober, I pray to God that you wouldn’t be inviting them to a bar and then getting pissed that they wouldn’t go with you. Right? Because you know that that’s going to steer them in the wrong direction, take them away from their goal and possibly bring them out of sobriety. And it’s the same thing with food. So guys, do me a favor. As you guys are hopping on like I said, I’m going to use this in just a minute. What are your top two or three comfort foods? And I’m going to talk to you about that in just a second.

I do have a reasoning behind that, but okay, so Sherry says chips and dip a Dr Pepper. Yes, drinks absolutely can do that. Some days anything will do, right? People just sometimes feel like they’re a food addict. It doesn’t necessarily even matter which specific food it is. Thank you for being so transparent, Sherry. I appreciate it. So guys, I just needed to kind of preface this as why I’m so passionate about talking about this because I just feel like as a society we, we do celebrate people that are recovering from other addictions and we don’t look at food as much of an addiction thing. I think a lot of people look at it as more of like a lack of willpower or a lack of motivation or a lack of drive and I’m here to help you understand that it actually is a chemical reaction, like a chemical response in your brain, in your body and you can reset it, which is part of what I do in my seven day reset.

We address the brain and the body part, but how many of you guys have ever felt like maybe you struggle with something but when you understand why it’s happening, it just helps it kind of put into perspective and you can just swallow it a little bit better. Like have you ever been sick or you’re experiencing certain symptoms and you know you go and you get a diagnosis from a doctor and it doesn’t necessarily mean that once you got that diagnosis that everything is better, but it helps you be able to just be like you’re not crazy and to feel like you can just kind of swallow it a little bit easier. Hey, has anybody else ever felt that way? I know I have. It just makes it a little bit easier to, to take on and to tackle. And so I feel like helping you guys understand the very like layman’s terms like science behind what is going on, the understanding that you’re not crazy for.

Yeah, you are being addicted to those chips or being addicted to the pasta or the breads. There is a reason why you’re craving that. Ben and Jerry’s like, it’s not just that you don’t have willpower, it’s not just that you don’t have self control. Is the brain important? Is Retraining, rewiring the brain important? Absolutely. But there’s a chemical reaction in your body. And so this is not just you being crazy and not having self control. This is literally something that is going on within you. So what happens here guys is most of the foods that you guys are commenting or describing have either gluten or dairy in them for a lot of things. And then sugar. Sugar has it’s own own level of addictive properties. But what happens guys is when you’re having gluten anything with wheat in it, you have your pastas, your breads, you know those Carby things, any type of dairy, I don’t care whether it’s ice cream, whether it’s really buttery popcorn, any type of dairy that’s in there, cheese, pizza, pizza’s got gluten and dairy, how many of you guys feel like pizza is super comforting to you guys?

They don’t call it comfort foods for nothing. It literally is triggering these opiate receptors in your brain that are the same receptors that can get activated by alcohol, activated by drugs, activated by certain medications, activated by like exercise. You get like that runners high, right? It actually is a chemical response that’s in your brain. So you instantly are getting this feel good response when you’re having any of these comfort foods. It’s called a comfort food because those neurotransmitters, those endorphins are comforting you. It’s not like your, your bag of chips or Ben and Jerry’s is sitting there petting you. You’re, you’re cuddling up with it. I mean, maybe you’re cuddling with it, but it’s because it’s comforting, literally chemically to your brain. So that’s that instant release of endorphins and then what’s happening guys, even worse yet, you’re not only getting that immediate like satisfaction from those foods, but once you start having them a couple of times and you have them repetitively, it’s starting to change the bugs in your gut.

So when you have sugar, when you have dairy, when you have gluten repetitively, you start to have more of like the bad bacteria in your gut. And then if you stop eating those, your gut’s smart. Like it starts to have a mind of its own now and it’s like, hmm, Alyssa stopped beating me this stuff. I’m going to send Chemical Messengers to the brain saying I need more of this now. Did you guys ever want to stop having certain foods? You really want to cut that Ben and Jerry’s out. You really want to stop having pasta every day. You really want to get rid of your total Bagel, baked food, donut, whatever addiction that you have. And it’s like you have withdrawal symptoms. It’s a real thing. You absolutely have food withdrawal and usually it’s happening between the first two and five days that you stop eating one of these types of foods.

This is why when I do my seven day reset program and we address a lot of this stuff, days two through five are typically the hardest for most people and then by the end of it they got everything reset. But not only are we rewiring their brain, but we got to do the rewiring of the gut. You’re literally resetting the, the bacteria and the cultures in your gut through certain nutritional changes in this program. So any of you guys out there, whether it’s you or somebody that you know that super struggles with being able to cut out certain foods that feels like they’re addicted to certain foods, addicted to food in general, feel like they can’t get a hold of their cravings and, and just being able to tackle this, this, this beast, this beast of feeling like, you know, you have some type of sadness or negative emotion in your life and you solve it with food.

Or just feeling like even if you are a happy person, why are you addicted to food and why can’t you stop? There is a chemical reason for it. And we work through it in the seven days of my seven day reset. That’s just one of the benefits. So guys, please do me a favor. And if you or anybody else that you know struggles with any type of food addiction, send this to them in messenger. Share it on your wall because this is something that I feel like most people think. It’s, it’s them, it’s, it’s them just being broken and not having enough willpower. And so much more than that. And we need to lift the shame and just be able to give people true tangible advice and good solutions that they can start to implement today. Because it absolutely is possible to break this addiction and you know, as little as a week because you, you can rebuild the cells in your gut in three to seven days, which is a big portion of it. So if you guys have any questions as always, post and below. Otherwise I will see you next time.

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Is Popcorn A Healthy Snack?!

Learn why I no longer eat popcorn as a daily snack, and why you may want to watch your consumption as well.

Guys, I used to be ADDICTED to popcorn.

I’m not even kidding when I say that I would sit down with a bag and finish it before getting back up off the couch. I was ADDICTED. Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn was my brand of choice.

It actually got SO BAD that my husband started to hide it from me. I think the most unique hiding spot was when he snuck it into the grill. But you bet your ass I found it!

Honestly, I didn’t think it was doing me much harm.

I mean, it’s literally just popped corn.

And the calorie count is pretty reasonable, so it’s probably one of the healthier snacks, right?

Mmmmm, not so much.

Join me as I share with you exactly why I haven’t brought a bag of popcorn into my house in over a year! And if you’re one of those people who knows they absolutely can’t go without it, you’ll be happy to know that I also share with you the best brands to consume when you have your occasional indulgence!

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How To Enjoy The Holiday Weekend WITHOUT Going Up A Pant Size!

It’s the weekend before Memorial Day and you, of course are making your plans for all the picnics, parties, and grilling your little heart can handle. BUT you’re worried you won’t be able to enjoy yourself without completely blowing your diet. Right? Girllllll, I gotchu. This should be the LEAST of your worries. I have put together my top tips for conquering ANY picnic or party without sabotaging your progress. And with graduations, weddings, holidays, and “it’s summer” get-togethers, I highly recommend you bookmark this list of golden nuggets and keep it where you can find it easily.

Here’s the thing with picnics… we feel like we need to gorge ourselves on all of Aunt Karen’s famous potato salad, Uncle Jim’s double chocolate peanut butter cake, AND Becky’s AMAZING cocktails. We can, to a point. But I’m not trying to nurse a sugar hangover, or any other hangover for that matter, for the week while I continue to bust my ass trying to get “BACK ON TRACK”. All aboard the struggle bus….

Instead, we can have our indulgences and still stay where we need to be to feel (and look) our best. First and foremost, I want you to remember your goals and WHY you want to live a healthier lifestyle and use that as motivation to stay on track and make smart choices.  But if that doesn’t work, go try on that itty bitty bikini you want to confidently rock this summer. Put that sucker on and feel PROUD of all the work you’ve put into your body thus far. Do a little spin, check out that booty and give yourself a strong pat on the back. You DON’T want to regress and set yourself back from all that hard work you’ve put in thus far just for ONE picnic…. especially at the beginning of the summer when we have 9,675 more picnics and events to go! So check out my top tips below and put them to good use!

1. Eat before you go.

You’ll be a million times more pleasant and you won’t binge while you’re at the party. Think of it as doing your hosts a favor, nobody like Hangry Hellen who is miserable and keeps asking when the burgers will be done. And if you’re hosting the party… you’ll be able to tolerate Hangry Hellen a lot more than you would on an empty stomach. Trust me, you’ll thank me later. Focus on a full meal prior to the party (protein, fat, carbs and veggie) and don’t forget to load up on the water while you’re at it.

2. Bring or make a dish.

By bringing a dish you know there will be something at the party you can eat and that you enjoy. Sometimes we feel uncomfortable asking somebody to prepare a meal for us that meets all of our needs. “um yes, can you make me all gluten free, Dairy-free, soy-free, low sodium dishes. Oh, and I don’t eat beans and I’m allergic to nuts. Great Thanks!”. You just bought yourself a one way ticket to the “not invited list”, keep this in mind for parties you DON’T want to attend. Bringing an item gives you control and doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable or like you’re putting the host out by asking THEM to meet your needs.

Need some ideas of what to bring? Maybe start with some gluten-free rolls (even just one or two for yourself). Canyon Bakehouse and Udi’s are my favorite brands. Consider a burger alternative such as turkey burgers, salmon burgers, or grilled chicken. Try out a Burger Salad Recipe, or prepare yourself a sweet potato “bun” like the one featured in this recipe! I even have an amazing recipe for a Grilled Eggplant and Summer Squash Salad that’s vegan-friendly, and of course Gauc or hummus with veggies is ALWAYS a hit!

3. When you’re done eating, MOVE away from the food.

Keep Going, not yet, almost, 27 more steps… STOP right there. We are triggered by our senses. The longer you stand and chat next to the food, the more you are going to pick without even realizing it. One minute there’s a basket of tortillas and taco salad and 5 minutes later you’re scooping salsa with your fingers. We’ve all been there when the OH SHIT of what we’ve just eaten has taken over.

4. Bring a protein bar.

Keep a protein bar in your bag, this especially helps with desert craving. Protein bars used to be one of the most disgusting things on the planet, but now you can get them in just about any flavor you can imagine. Last week I had one that was a “chocolate mint brownie” and it tasted exactly like a fudgy mint brownie. I’m sold!

5. Be smart with your beverage choices.

Look I know we already talked about Becky’s amazing cocktails and I’m sure they are the best ones you’ve ever had, BUT you will blow a weeks’ worth calories (and let’s not forget about the sugar) really fast! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a few drink options, I’m not a complete buzz kill.

**Smart Beverage Hacks**

1. Cocktails Made with True Lemon cut your carb/sugar count drastically! I have three True Lemon cocktail recipes (Many true lemon flavors are found at target, walmart, many grocery stores, and online at truelemon.com and on amazon) that are AMAZING!! These recipes have a lower carb/sugar count than the majority of cocktail recipes which will help to control your blood sugar spikes and decrease the amount of empty calories you consume. I’ll be honest, the Grapefruit summer spritzer, might be my favorite and completely takes any “guilt” out of drinking.

A.) Tropical Orange Mango Margarita
B.) True Grapefruit Summer Spritzer
C.) True Lemon Drop Martini

2. Kombucha instead of soda, lemonade, or juice. (My favorite brands are Kevita and GT). I have many clients who enjoy Kombucha and even share it with their kids. If you haven’t tried it, you may need to play with a few different flavors before you find the one you REALLY enjoy. My favorite flavor is Kevita’s Pineapple Peach! Drink it plain or use it as a healthier mixer for your adult beverage. It’s a nice treat when you want something MORE than water, but still want to keep things clean and on track.

I wanted to show you a few nutrition facts just to show you how much of a difference it can make for you AND your family to choose smarter beverage options.

• 8 oz Kevita= 35 cals, 8g carbs, 8g sugar
• 8 oz Coke = 95 cals, 26g carbs, 26g sugar, chemicals
• 8 oz Minute Maid Lemonade = SAME AS COKE!
• 8 oz Florida’s Natural orange juice = 110 cals, 26g carb, 22g sugar

Making the switch to Kombucha alone can cut your calories by almost 70%!

Now, I need to emphasize to you that, when you’re making these healthier food and beverage choice, it’s not JUST about minimizing the calorie consumption for that day. These little changes will have an effect on your blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, and more for the next several days. The choices you make in ONE DAY truly create a snowball effect for the rest of your week! You can potentially have a food and sugar hangover for DAYS! So many times, we adopt the mindset of “Its one day! What can it hurt?!” One day of crappy food and beverage choices can cause you to be bloated, sluggish, moody, tired, and miserable for DAYS. To me, it’s just not worth it! Especially when I know there are ways I can still enjoy myself AND have a few snacks here and there at a picnic or event. This is all about the lifestyle, and making these simple adjustments to avoid the all-out-binge mindset we’re accustomed to when it comes to events that involve food!

Now, if you’re looking to reasonably enjoy your holiday weekend, but still want to “Reset” after the celebrations are over, I’d love to have your in our next round of the 7 Day Reset starting Tuesday, May 28th! Want more details? CLICK HERE!

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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Aid In Weight Loss?

It’s highly likely that you have heard of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and the endless list of benefits it supposedly has. It’s definitely been one of the most popular health buzz words over the last few years, coming up in conversations about skin care, heart health, weight loss, and more. It almost seems to be one of those “fix-all” ingredients (kind of like coconut oil being the said solution for everything).

But today, we’re going to focus the primary ways it may benefit you in your weight loss journey…

1.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help maintain normal blood sugar levels. 

How does this relate to you in your weight loss journey? Out-of-whack blood sugar levels lead to hormonal fluctuations, cravings (you know when you feel like a raveous creature), poor sleep, and more. One study found vinegar consumption to decrease blood sugar levels by an average of 31% after eating white bread (which normally will quickly spikes blood sugar). In another study, scientists gave ACV to diabetic rats for four weeks and found that it significantly reduced their blood sugar levels. Talk about a simple biohack!

2.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help increase satiety.

Studies have shown that taking ACV can help increase your level of satiety, or feeling of being full, which can clearly work in your favor when trying to lose weight! Feeling full can consequently help you to consume less calories and more easily control your cravings. One study found that, on average, people who incorporated ACV into their daily regimen consumed almost 300 LESS calories per day compared to those who did not drink ACV! Whhhhaaatttttt?!?!?

And last but not least….

3.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help relieve symptoms of Acid Reflux.

You may be sitting there thinking, “What does that have to do with weight loss”? If you’re anything like I used to be when I would get acid reflux, you may use food consumption to try and “calm it down”. This can ultimately lead to unnecessary calorie consumption, leading you further and further from your goal.

When we think about Acid Reflux or GERD, we tend to think that we need to REDUCE the amount of acid in our stomach, with something such as Tums or Prilosec. It’s not your fault that this is your initial thought. Most doctors are telling you to follow the regimen. But an anti-acid product is not your solution. In most cases, when experiencing acid reflux, we should not be trying to reduce our stomach acid, but SUPPORT IT.  Most times, Acid Reflux and GERD are symptoms of lack of acid in your stomach, NOT an overabundance. By taking ACV you actually increasing the acid in your stomach, helping to restore its natural pH, and neutralizing your reflux symptoms. If you know this is an issue for you, I recommend drinking your ACV around meal times or when you know will be consuming a more protein rich meal.

If you’ve ever taken straight shots of Apple Cider Vinegar, you know it’s not the greatest tasting drink in the world and can be a little difficult to choke down. So I’ve decided to throw in a few ACV Drink & Tonic Recipes into my next 7-day Reset, starting Tuesday, May 28th! If you’re looking to jumpstart your weight loss journey, get ready for summer, and reset after the holiday weekend, check out the details of my 7 Day Reset HERE!

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Who Wants Chocolate For Breakfast?!

Do I have your attention? Good! I thought that would help get this moving in the right direction.

Have you ever wondered what you could eat for breakfast that tastes good AND is actually healthy? You very well maybe be sitting there thinking to yourself, “Yes Allyssa, I have. But Chocolate?! C’monnnnnnnn”. I know, I know. But I promise you want to hear me out! I’ve yet to let you down and I’m not going to start now.

With so many breakfast options and endless opinions of what you should choose to break your fast, how do you possibly know how to make the right choice?! If you’re anything like me, there are countless mornings where you barely have enough time to sit down and pee. Let alone cook up an elaborate breakfast concoction. This smoothie recipe is perfect for you, Super Mom. Even better news, it’s only six ingredients, with chocolate being one of them of course. This is just ONE of the countless delicious recipes I provide for you in my 7 DAY RESET program!

What you eat in the morning (or afternoon if you incorporate intermittent fasting) has a HUGE effect on the rest of your day, your energy level, mood, and ESPECIALLY you hunger levels! Ladies, we tend to be even more sensitive to blood sugar and insulin dips and spikes, (HANGRY MUCH?). This smoothie recipe is exactly what you need to help control cravings, keep you full, keep you focused, and keep those hormones balanced!

Okay, let’s get to the fun part… THE RECIPE!!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 handful organic spinach (spinach is high on the dirty dozen list, always look for organic spinach. If you can’t find it fresh, check the freezer section. You can usually find it pretty cheap)
• ½ avocado (you can also find these frozen, which is what I do since mine ALWAYS go bad before I eat
  them)
• 1-2 TBSP Cacao Powder, NOT mini chocolate chips (sorry) Look for Raw Organic Dark Chocolate
• 1 scoop protein powder of choice (my favorites are PhysIQ Whey Protein or Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth protein depending on which I’m in the mood for)
• 1 cup nut milk of your choice or water (water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk are my preferences)
• 3-4 ice cubes if desired.
  ***Note- if using frozen avocado and spinach, you may not need as much ice***

DIRECTIONS:

Blend in the blender and ENJOY!

Smoothie Hacks:

Many smoothies can also be made ahead of time! I have several clients who like to make their shakes the night before, freeze them, then thaw them in the morning!

Another option is to whip up your shake and simply put it into a Blender Bottle or some type of bottle/cup that contains a whisk ball! Sometimes I will just drop my whisk ball right into my blender cup, spin on the lid and out the door we go.

My final smoothie hack for today is a huge time saver! Make yourself a week’s worth of “Freezer bags” filled with your pre-portioned smoothie ingredients! Measure out your spinach, avocado and Cacao powder put in a freezer bag or container and place in the freezer. Now they are ready go, just dump, add protein, nut milk and blend.

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it’s very possible that a lack of PREBIOTICS could be contributing to your difficulty in reaching your health, fitness, or weight loss goal.

There’s a lot of talk and emphasis on PRObiotics these days, but PREbiotics are not talked about nearly enough! So I’m going to help you understand what a prebiotic is, what the benefits are, and whether or not you should be taking one! [[To view info on probiotics and see my husband belly dance in the process, CLICK HERE]]

First of all, why do either of these components matter? Why are they essential to your health? Because they’re necessary for a well-functioning gut, and with your gut being your second brain, you need to support it in every way possible. Chances are, if you have some type of health issue going on, your gut is affecting it. If your hormones are unbalanced, your mood is unstable, you experience bloating, you deal with anxiety or depression, you’re tired, you deal with inflammation in any form, there it is HIGHLY LIKELY that it is stemming from your gut. So if you want to have more control over your body and your results, you need to take control your gut health.

What exactly is a prebiotic?

It’s a special type of soluble fiber that can be consumed via supplement or whole food sources. There are several different types of prebiotic fibers such as inulin, oligofructose, and fructoiligosaccaride (FOS) and you can find these fibers in many plants such as Jerusalem artichoke, chicory root, onions, garlic, bananas, etc. The problem most people encounter is that they won’t or can’t eat enough of these pre-biotic-rich foods to actually reap the benefits.

Do you need both prebiotics AND probiotics?

Yes, they have a synergistic relationship! Probiotics are the good bacteria that we need in our gut in order for it to function properly. Prebiotics are essentially the food that the probiotics need to eat in order to survive!

How do I personally consume my prebiotics?

I certainly get some of my prebiotic count from whole food sources. But I consume a prebiotic supplement as well. Many of the food sources that provide prebiotic fibers must be consumed raw (garlic, onion, asparagus, banana) and I find it difficult to consume those specific foods in high enough volume that it hits my daily recommended intake!

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Learn About Three Ingredients Contributing To Your Bloating, Fatigue, And Anxiety That You Most Likely Consume On A Daily Basis!!

We so greatly underestimate the effect that our food (and the accompanying ingredients) has on our gut. Being mindful of your nutrition is not just for those who are looking to lose a few inches or lower their blood pressure. The food we eat and what it does to our gut DIRECTLY affects countless bodily processes including hormone and neurotransmitter regulation, mental clarity, energy production, and so much more. Anxiety, Fatigue, and Bloating are just a FEW of the side effects of an unhealthy, unbalanced gut!

There are MANY ingredients that disrupt your gut. But today, we’re addressing the top 3 that most of us consume in one way or another on a regular basis!

1. SUGAR– Fruit, juice, soda, wine, candy, chocolate, cereal, yogurt, snack bars, the list of sugar-containing foods is endless. Sugar is proven to increase gut permeability (meaning food particles are able to escape from your gut into your blood stream), increase inflammation (the number one cause of disease), and can therefore exacerbate leaky gut! 

2. GLUTEN – Gluten contains a protein known as Gliadin that is known to cause gut permeability. In fact, no human is physically able to full break down gliadin. So even if you’re not “experiencing symptoms” when eating gluten-containing foods, that DOES NOT that your gut is free from the damage! Where can gluten be found? Wheat, Rye, Barley contain gluten, but it can also be found in more unexpected places such as sauces and gravies, and any recipe or product that contains wheat flour.

3. MEAT GLUE – Yes, this is ACTUALLY a thing! Meat Glue can go by a few different names: microbial transglutaminase, mTG, TG, thrombin, Fibrimex, Activa, etc. Transglutaminase is a special enzyme that holds proteins together (hence the name meat glue). Where can it be found? Just about everywhere! Steaks, burgers, imitation crab meat, sushi, deli meats, cheese, yogurts, cereal. By law, companies are required to list it on the label. You may also see a package that reads something like, “Formed Beef Tenderloin” or “Formed Turkey Thigh Roast.” That means that that particular product used meat glue to “form” a big piece of meat from several small pieces of meat.

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR LABELS! YOUR GUT WILL THANK YOU!

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