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Update: in my last newsletter I told you I was feeling fat. Clothes were tight. And I told you I’d update you in the next newsletter as to my techniques and progress. I’m about ¾ of the way to my skinniest waist ever. Without dieting, because as we know dieting doesn’t work. Calories in, calories burned never worked for me. In fact, I think it only works for personal trainers and researchers. Since I don’t weigh myself, I can’t give you pound-by-pound information, only that my waist is down about 2-3 inches. Here’s what I did:

Stopped eating starches with the rare exception of French fries and chocolate cake – but only if it was offered to me - as in a restaurant dessert tray.

Paid attention to what I was putting into my mouth. Since I’m in the process of writing a new book, I am careful not to eat mindlessly when words fail me or when they challenge me.

Use the Inversion Table (in my exercise space) almost every day. This stretches the spine and feels great.

Started using my weight loss affirmation, “I, Lucy, am now a naturally thin person. I wear a size 6 and I do what thin people do” often

And started keeping a food diary.

I still have about 1 inch yet to lose and I’ll send you my results in my next newsletter.

OK, I have solved my plantar fasciitis (tight foot ligaments and muscles) situation. About 95%. The 5% is that I still need to tape my foot if I go hiking. But that is minor. I am using the Body Rolling foot balls every day (Hi-Bounce Pinky balls) or so under my feet to roll the muscles loose. (Use the process described on page 131 of The Ultimate Body Rolling Workout book by Yamuna Zake.) Before you try this, know it hurts. But a bit of discomfort for a day of foot heaven is so worth it. When we were in Fort Collins, CO we visited our favorite outdoors store, Jax, which is probably the best in the country. They have a VAST shoe selection. The shoe specialist said the best shoes for plantar fasciitis are MBT shoes. They are outrageously expensive. But, aahhh. They work, though unusual. You can find some on sale on the Internet.

To keep your memory sharp, take a walk in a wooded or nature area, not just on a city sidewalk. Research shows that nature walks improve memory by 20% over folks who walk in other settings.

Most surprising news: fragrances contain hormone disruptors. The researchers tested the perfume, Eternity, and found that 10% is phthalates. That means that all that perfume I’ve sprayed on all these years – lured by those gorgeous advertisements - were disrupting my hormones. The fragrance problem isn’t just in perfume, it’s in laundry detergent, laundry fabric softeners, most nail polishes, shower gel, some shampoo and conditioner. The manufacturers don’t need to add phthalates to the ingredient list – instead it’s included as a fragrance. Also, candles, incense, room fresheners, and fragrance diffusers are unhealthy for all of us, but especially for children, who live closer to the carpets and floors. The fragrances dispel downwards and are most concentrated near the floor.

Good news: a terrific facial moisturizer for dry skin is organic shea butter. It’s totally natural – no petrochemicals. I love it. Also soothing for mosquito bites (I’m a mosquito magnet) and doesn’t have any fragrance added. I buy online at www.shea4me.com. A big tub lasts forever. Your health food store may sell it.

I have updated my website to include my new Glycemic Index Cookbook. I create 315 recipes for you that are delicious and interesting. Most of them are low glycemic and great for health and wellness. Superb if you want to lose weight or need to eat for such health conditions as diabetes or autoimmune disorders. At www.lucybeale.com.

Wishing you a fabulous June,

Lucy Beale
Author, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss and
The Complete Idiot's Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook
www.Lucybeale.com, http://lucybeale-weight-loss.blogspot.com/
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