Stop blaming your will power!

While some level of will power is needed in all areas of our lives, when it comes to losing weight the real secret to permanent weight loss is in your blood chemistry.

How your blood type affects your weight

Genuine weight loss and lasting good health comes from the way your body reacts to the food you consume. Foods contain powerful proteins called lectins. These food lectins become important to you when they interact with your blood antigens. How your body interacts with these lectins determines whether those foods cause inflammation, digestive problems, bloating, water retention or weight gain.

Lectin interaction is different from food intolerance

This is more than simple “food intolerance.” At first, you experience a lectin interaction as only a mild digestive problem, or a dull, listless feeling after eating foods not right for you. Over time, the result is a steadily deteriorating state of health, loss of energy and weight gain.

Replace weight gaining foods with foods suitable for your blood type

The good news is that simply by replacing the key weight gaining foods with ones suitable for your blood type you can begin to experience the benefits of a leaner, cleaner, more energetic body.

You will be amazed at how easily you can lose up to 2 kg each week while eating well and enjoying your lifestyle.

The whole story of permanent weight loss

You can accelerate your results by combining the Eat Right For Your Type Plan with a gentle detox, some everyday supplements and sensible exercise, making you feel and look even better. Call Fay, a practising naturopath, at Serenity Lodge Day Spa on (02) 4970 4333 for detox and nutrition advice.

Tips for looking great while the weight is coming off

If you want to accelerate your results even further, check out our Lose Centimetres Fast body contouring treatment that will have you losing over 15 centimetres in your first treatment. Make sure that you come back to this blog post for the special deal for our online members only!

The best thing about eating right for your type

The really great thing is that you will be reducing your size, feeling good and not putting it on again if you continue to eat right for your type. Call Fay at Serenity Lodge Day Spa (02) 4970 4333 for advice about your optimum nutrition.

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• normally $220 each
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Call (02) 4970 4333 now to book your first appointment

Here’s to your good health!
Fay Rayner

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Get Fit In 7 Minutes a Day, 3 Times a Week!

If we’re going to get fit there’s one thing we have to face sooner or later – an exercise programme! Now I know that some people just love to exercise, but if you’re anything like I am you come up with all kinds of reasons for not exercising regularly – I used to tell myself that I was too busy or that I would start tomorrow, or next Monday, or next month, or after my birthday…

I’m one of those people who doesn’t enjoy sweating and I hate that feeling of gasping for air! What’s more I HATE running on a treadmill or sitting on an exercise bike and I am constantly thinking about what else I could be doing with this time.

The 7 Minute Fitness Workout

The great news for me and possibly for you is that I have found a get fit system that makes me feel like I am looking after my body but it only takes 7 minutes, three times per week! It helps to build muscle quickly and muscle mass helps us to burn more fat

When I first heard about it I thought it would be rubbish, but after watching the video my friend sent me it made a lot of sense. So, having gained a little bit of excess weight over the holiday, I thought I’d give it a try and am amazed not only at the results, but also at how easily I can fit these exercises into my weekly routine.

Your own online fitness trainer

One of the best things about this programme is that you can have your own online trainer, do your 7 minutes of exercise at the time that suit you, and at the level that is customized to your needs – all in the comfort of your own home!

I encourage you to check it out here right now – get in the best shape of your life in 7 minutes a day, three times a week and remember my three top tips for looking fit and fabulous in the new year:

1. How to beat those sugar cravings
2. Lose centimeters fast
3. Get fit in 7 minutes a day, three times a week

Remember to let us know how you’re going with each of the three tips by posting a message in the comments box below this article. And if you need specific and personalized help we’re only a phone call away – (02) 4970 4333

Here’s to your good health,
Fay Rayner

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Fit and Fabulous Tip #2 – How To Lose Centimetres Fast!

Before I reveal our secret formula for staying motivated while the changes in your eating habits kick in, I’m wondering how you’re going with last week’s tips for beating those sugar cravings?

Remember to share your handy hints for success in the comments section after this post…

I used to go through that discouraging feeling of being really focused on reducing or eliminating those fattening foods, and feeling like my body was taking forever to start losing centimetres – until I experienced a spa treatment on a cruise around New Zealand last year, when I lost several centimetres and kept it off!

Since then I have seen dozens of women stay motivated to stick to their healthy eating plans by losing a few centimetres fast with our Ionithermie treatment from Serenity Lodge Day Spa.

This short video reveals how you too can lose centimetres fast…

New Year, New You!

We’ve put together a special 3 part offer to help you lose a few centimetres fast in the New Year and you can check it out here.

Next week I’ll share with you my brand new, scientifically proven, exercise program in Fit and Fabulous Tip #3 – Get Fit In 7 Minutes a Day, 3 Times a Week!

Until then, Here’s To Your Good Health,
Fay Rayner

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All of us at Serenity Lodge Day Spa wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year for 2012!

Fit and Fabulous Tip #1 – Beating Those Sugar Cravings – see this article.

Fit and Fabulous Tip #2 – Lose Centimetres Fast
Fit and Fabulous Tip #3 – Get Fit In 7 Minutes a Day, 3 Times a Week

Gained a couple of kilos over the holiday?

If you’re anything like I am you’ll be struggling after all that beautiful food you have consumed in the last month to break the sugar craving and to lose the excess weight you have gained.  It is so easy to go to the fridge or cupboard and grab some left-over Christmas cake, shortbread or chocolate.

How to beat the sugar craving

To help break your cravings you need to be prepared. If you have to search for or make something when a craving hits, you won’t bother, but will grab the first thing you come across – maybe that great chocolate! And then feel guilty or frustrated with yourself for giving in to the craving. If you’re really keen to get the new year off to a great start then our ‘Fresh Start Health and Day Spa Package’ may be just what you want.

What if you had been prepared and had something low in fat and sugar handy when that sugar craving hit? Think about different options you enjoy and that you can have on hand, such as:

• rice cakes  
• nuts in small portions
• low fat cheese ,
• lemon flavoured water
• health cookies
• popcorn (without butter)
• sugarless gum or sugarless lollies.

All of those are more helpful to your weight and health than a chocolate bar – and the secret is to have them ready and easy to access.

Make your healthy snacks easy to access at all times

The most helpful thing you can do for yourself is to place these snacks in convenient places where you are going to be. Think ahead about your day – if you’re going to be in the car, put them where you can reach them in the car.

If you will be at work, place your healthy snacks in your desk.

At home if you have a favourite chair where you sit to watch TV or read, then that’s where they need to go.
Do you understand what I mean?  Make it easier to find healthy food rather than the high fat and high sugar foods.

For the first couple of days your new routine may be a challenge, but persevere and you will find it worth the effort. I also recommend that you avoid bread and pasta dishes if you want to lose the extra weight.

Personalised support for your unique health needs

For personalised support call Fay on (02) 4970 4333 to discover how we customise our ‘Fresh Start Health and Day Spa’ treatment to meet your individual health needs.

Next week look out for Fit and Fabulous Tip #2 – Lose Centimetres Fast.

Then the week after, look out for Fit and Fabulous Tip #3 – Get Fit In 7 Minutes a Day, 3 Times a Week, where we’ll reveal the scientific discovery of exercise that really works!

If you can’t wait that long just call Fay now on (02) 4970 4333
and we’ll help you make a healthy start to the New Year!

To Your Good Health,
Fay Rayner

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Ever feel this time of the year you are starting to wear down?

And you’re not into the really busy season yet! Instead of pushing yourself and pretending you’re alright when really you are so tired you could not care a less, how about making some changes this year?

Take some time out now, before the real rush begins

Give yourself time out now so when the chaos of the holiday season really hits you will be able to enjoy it fully because you have given your body and mind time to rejuvenate and re-energise. It doesn’t take much to do this – it’s just a matter of you saying to your family “I am taking some ME time, so do not disturb me!”

Whether you go for a relaxing walk, sit and read a good book or treat yourself to a massage, you want to make the time to refresh before the “silly season” for the sake of your health.

Serenity Lodge Day Spa can help you

We would love to see you here at Serenity Lodge Day Spa so we can help you re-energise. We have great specials at the moment from only $99, or you can choose a treatment that suits you the best, including our new Fresh Start Health Package.

Here’s what your Fresh Start Health package includes:

• Health Analysis – complete top to toe health and lifestyle check up which will allow me to identify specific health challenges you may be having and how our variety of natural treatments may assist you to address those challenges.

• Individualized treatments, delivered during the day – because everyone’s health needs are different our treatment will be different for each person and is planned just for you.

For example, if you are suffering from headaches or tingling in your hands we will check the muscles in your back and neck to see if they putting pressure on a nerve that is causing your pain, and give you remedial massage therapy.

Or if you are suffering from bloating, forgetfulness or tireness I may make you some homeopathic or herbal medicine and I most likely would recommend some specific foods to avoid.

Or, if you are experiencing arthritic pain our Dead Sea Salt wrap is amazing to reduce the pain.

OR, if you would like to lose a few centimetres, then our ionithermie treatment will do the trick – guaranteed!

• Morning tea and lunch – your menu will depend on your particular dietary needs.
• Follow up calls included – for the first month I ask you to ring for 5 minutes every two weeks to let me know how you are going so your diet, medication or exercise program can be adjusted depending on how you are going.These two fortnightly follow up consultations are included in your package. Additional follow-up calls will have a small charge depending how long the consultation is.
• Take home your personalized plan – when you leave you will not be forgotten. If you need a special eating plan or medicine this will be made up for you to take with you.

All the best in whatever way you decide to refuel yourself so you can really enjoy the exciting and busy months ahead.
Fay Rayner

P.S.

I have been doing naturopathic work for well over 20 years, practising in Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Advanced Massage, Iridology and Energy Healing.

Call Fay now on (02) 4970 4333 to book your Fresh Start Natural Health Package

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Isn’t it delicious to feel the warmth of Spring?

If you’re anything like I am during winter you feel that Spring will never come but here it is!

The only problem with this beautiful weather is that when we start to swap our jumpers for our pretty light clothes we discover that our jumpers have been hiding the results of all those extra temptations we have eaten through winter.

At the time it didn’t seem as if we had eaten that much but here we are, facing the fact that our lighter, pretty clothes no longer fit. They have shrunk during winter!

How to spruce up for spring, fast…

I have a solution for you that is an easy, pain-free and scientifically proven way to melt your cellulite away, leaving you feeling confident and looking amazing. It’s the easiest way to kick-start your new, slimmer spring shape.

What’s more, because I am a qualified naturopath and want to help you make it even easier to keep your new body in the shape you want, I will also give you a FREE consultation to help you with an eating plan if you would like.

Lets face it – we all want to put our best face forward so I’ve also added our mini-facial to really top the package off! In your mini-facial we will thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturise not only your face but also exfoliate and massage your hands as a bonus with each treatment! How can you resist the chance for your skin to glow, revealing the beauty you are?

I look forward to seeing you soon becuase it is not much use leaving it for a couple of weeks as those bulges don’t just disappear and you want to enjoy this beautiful weather without feeling self conscious and without needing to spend alot of money on bigger clothes.

To Your Serene Good Health,
ay Rayner

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Why women consider breast reduction surgery…

Some people envy women with large breasts but what they don’t realise is large breasts can cause a lot of discomfort. Often breasts are too big for the woman’s frame and this can cause back pain, neck problems and poor posture which can worsen spinal problems that may cause breathing difficulties.

Large breasts can prevent women from playing many sports leaving them feeling unhappy and left out. Grooming and self-esteem can also be affected because it is difficult to find attractive clothes that will fit well and feel comfortable. This is why some women may consider expensive bust reduction surgery, even though they are aware that all surgical procedures carry medical risks. Often they don’t realize that there is the option of a non-surgical breast reduction treatment.

What is natural, non-surgical breast reduction?

Before taking drastic steps and having breast reduction surgery, which can leave permanent scarring and other side effects, I encourage you to experience Serenity Lodge Day Spa’s non-surgical breast reduction treatment first.

100% money back guarantee on non-surgical breast reduction treatment

Our Ionithermie Breast reduction treatment is completely safe, using only natural products. We guarantee centimetres lost with you for first 1 hour treatment.

If you are not overweight, dieting will not help you lose breast size but our Ionithermie will. If you are overweight diet will help you and our qualified naturopath can guide you with weight loss and size reduction of your breasts and the rest of your body.

Client success stories

Phone us or drop in and ask us about our clients who were sceptics because they believed that they had tried everything to lose centimetres from various parts of their bodies with no success until they experienced out treatment and were thrilled with the results.

How much are breast reduction treatments?

Our regular price is $220 per treatment, and a special offer for the moment is $160 per treatment saving you $60.

Best value non-surgical breast reduction package

Only $150 per treatment for the 5 treatment package, saving you a massive $350!

Remember the money back guarantee on your first breast reduction treatment

What do you have to lose besides excess centimetres from your breasts? We will give you your money back if you do not lose centimetres off your breast size on your very first treatment!

Here’s to your serene good health,

Fay Rayner

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The Price You Pay for an Extra 10 Kilograms!

We usually think of fat as an unsightly nuisance. When we are carrying too much weight, we hate the way we look in a bathing suit, or we get upset because our clothes do not fit right. But we seldom think of the health consequences of excess weight.

Those consequences can be substantial, even if you are only slightly overweight. According to the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, gaining just 20 pounds (10 kilograms) in adulthood doubles your risk of diabetes and more than doubles your risk of high blood pressure.

Fat Cells Don’t Just Sit There

For a long time, we believed that body fat was relatively inert and metabolically inactive. We now know that this idea is wrong. Fat cells actively produce a number of biologically active substances. These include hormones that help regulate your metabolism. They also include molecules that cause inflammation.

Researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre and The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston recently discovered that fat cells actively produce C-reactive protein (CRP), a substance highly correlated with inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

The Most Dangerous Fat

Fat that is stored in your abdomen and packed around your organs is the most dangerous. In 2007, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered a link between this so-called visceral fat and chronic inflammation.

The Hormonal Secret to Permanent Fat Loss

Their study, published in the journal Diabetes, showed that abdominal fat strongly contributes to systemic inflammation and dysfunctional blood sugar metabolism.

So don’t be fooled into thinking that 20 or 30 pounds of flab won’t hurt you. The leaner you are, the better you will look… and the longer you will be able to enjoy your health.

The Easy Way To Remove Those Extra Pounds

As a qualified naturopath I am here to help you to lose that excess weight with a combination of:

• Food plan, tailored to meet your individual nutritional needs
• Exercise, also tailored to your level of activity and fitness
• Award winning body shaping treatment

Video – award winning body shaping treatment

Lose Centimetres Fast

Click here to learn more about our award winning body shaping treatment, which removes unwanted inches fast, giving you instant motivation to manage your eating and exercise well so you can accelerate the process of shedding those extra pounds and reclaiming the healthy appearance you deserve.

To Your Serene Good Health,
Fay Rayner

What you eat affects how you feel (part 2) …

FREE trace mineral testing at Serenity Lodge Day Spa

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Only 4 introductory ‘Lose Centimetres Fast’ memberships left – all fully guaranteed…

Hello, Fay from Serenity Lodge day Spa here with a quick reminder that time is running out for you to secure your best value package on this clinically proven treatment that we guarantee will take centimetres off your measurements, even on your very first treatment.

You can check out an independent video report in one of my previous posts where I shared my excitement at experiencing this treatment first hand, or go straight to the registration page to see another video and register for one of the last 4 memberships with HUGE savings!

Not yet convinced?

Prove it to yourself with a trial treatment, also fully guaranteed to lose centimetres. You can register for your trial treatment of Lose Centimetres Fast here.

I hope you’re one of the lucky four, and I look forward to seeing you at Serenity Lodge Day Spa soon.

To Your Serene Good Health,
Fay Rayner

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