The Forever Fit Challenge Has Begun!

We are so proud to announce that there are almost 40 people signed up for the forever fit challenge!  If you are participating, you should now have your own personalized workout to follow throughout the next 6 weeks. We will be posting helpful information weekly.  Remember, the more energy you put into the challenge, the better results you will see!  We are here for you every step of the way if you have any questions or need modifications for your workout.  Also, please feel free to email us anytime at info@guidingfitness.com. In a couple of days we will post some expectations we have for you, but right now we want you to get used to the new routine. 

If you are subscribed to our blog and not participating in the forever fit challenge, there is some great info coming your way. 

FIVE KEY AREAS OF HEALTHY LIVING

Reduce fatigue, foggy thinking, poor sleep and excess weight (especially around the stomach, hips and thighs) by focusing on these five simple things.

1. Eat Clean

Eat organic whole foods that are free of preservatives, additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, artificial flavors and all other toxins.  Organic fruits and vegetables contain up to 40% more antioxidants than those conventionally grown.  

2. Increase Nutrient Intake

Due to the overabundance of pre-packaged and fast food, many people today are overweight and undernourished. We can carry toxic fat while our bodies are starving for real nutrition.  This condition can be reversed by eating whole foods and drinking lots of water and other healthy beverages. 

3. Eliminate Allergenic and Addictive Foods

Many people experience symptoms of premature aging or poor health and have no idea that the solution may be as simple as removing possible food allergens.  Try removing possible allergenic foods like gluten, dairy, soy and processed sugars. If you cringe at the thought of removing a certain food, chances are you are allergic or intolerant to it and it is causing an array of problems you may not be aware of. To be clear, a food allergy and food intolerance are not the same, although their symptoms may appear similar.  

4. Balance Blood Sugar

We encourage you to eat low glycemic foods for many reasons.  High glycemic meals cause you to feel hungry soon after you eat.  Eating low to moderate glycemic meals reduces hunger cravings. When blood sugar goes up in response to a high glycemic meal, a process called 'glycation' takes place.  In addition to causing weight gain, glycation promotes the thinning of the skin and causes wrinkles. It's not just the refined sugars in things like candy bars and cupcakes that elevate blood sugar.  It is also in foods like pasta, bread, potatoes, white rice and high glycemic fruits that are responsible for elevating blood sugar. 

5. Support Elimination Organs

It is also important to support the body's seven elimination pathways: the liver, kidneys, intestines, blood, lungs, lymphatic system and your largest detoxifying organ, your skin. It is nearly impossible to avoid the toxins we come in contact with on a daily basis. If toxins enter your body faster than they are removed, you will experience signs of toxicity.  If, on the other hand, you give your body the support it needs to eliminate these toxins, it will perform optimally.

All 5 areas are supported by the Arbonne Essentials nutritional line that is certified vegan and has no gluten, dairy, soy and artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.