Cedar wood a warming and soothing oil. This oil can help to decongest the lymph system, helps to unblock arteries by breaking down fat deposits, and improves poor circulation. Cedar oil can help to reduce fluid retention. It can help to calm nervous tension, instilling a sense of peace. Good for cellulite, oily skin, and acne. Avoid if you are pregnant and do not use on children.

Fennel is good for lymph and fluid retention, as a lymphatic decongestant, helps to reduce cellulite, cleansing oil for all systems. It relieves constipation, flatulence and nausea. Can help reduce fluid retention, reduce weight and help curb appetite. It can improve a poor circulation.

1) Chromium helps balance blood sugar levels by supporting the pancreas and helps with sugar and carbohydrate cravings.

2) B Vitamins help to provide the body with the means to produce more natural energy, feeds the nervous system, and encourages cleansing.

3) Vitamin C helps the body to convert fat into energy.

4) CLA – conjugated linoliec acid encourages the breakdown of body fat.

1) Milk Thistle – encourages the liver to function better, helps to reduce fluid retention and cellulite.

2 ) Red Clover flowers contain phyto-estrogens, about ten times the isoflavones of soy. Balances female hormone estrogen, treats menstrual and menopausal problems, hot flashes, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and relieves cramps caused by painful menstruation. Suppresses the appetite, purifies the blood and relaxes the nerves, encourages healthy bones.

3) Kelp is a type of seaweed and can be bought in pills, tinctures, and dried. It is delicious and can be used as salt substitute, or eaten as a snack. One of the ways it works is by strengthening the thyroid, which can increase the metabolism.

1)      Research shows people who eat a healthy breakfast eat less during the day and have better weight control.

2)      You need to be eating about 9 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The five a day rule that is recommended in general, is the very minimum.

3)      If you have no intentions of giving up desserts then always share your dessert with someone – that way you will eat a lot less.

4)    If you are a fast eater you will end up eating more in general – slow it down by using chop sticks.

1)     To maintain a good metabolism the body needs feeding on a regular basis.  Approximately every four hours or so, depending on how well you stabilize your blood sugar levels. This is a bit like stoking the boiler, the fire needs plenty of fuel to burn well.

2)      Desserts spelled backwards  is stressed

3)      Don’t despair if your weight loss has slowed down, this is quite normal. At first you can lose a lot of fluid as well as fat. Rome was not built in a day.

4)      Make sure you do some sort of activity every day.  Get that pedometer and make sure you get your quota for the day. It is thought that most people do an average of 4000 steps a day going about their daily business – the goal would be to add anything from 2000 to 3000 more steps a day.

1)  Have a glass of water 20 minutes before you eat, this will help your digestion, stop you eating too much, and hydrate you. Remember (mentioned in several places on this site) research has shown that the brain gets confused between hunger and thirst.

2)  Never drink alcohol before a meal – unbalances your blood sugar levels, makes you even more hungry. Once you start eating then have a glass of wine if you wish.

3)  If you keep craving chocolate a) you could be essential fatty acid short, b) or short of magnesium c) or you need to control of your blood sugar levels better.

4)   It is helpful if you can find a slim or health buddy, so you can encourage each other.