3-DAY BELLY BULGE CLEANSE · 2019-01-13 · 3-DAY BELLY BLGE CLEANSE What’s more, these food...

3-DAY BELLY BULGE CLEANSE

3-DAY BELLY BULGE CLEANSEYour journey to freedom starts today with the 3-Day Belly Bulge Cleanse.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE TOO MUCH BELLY FAT? Despite what we’ve been led to believe, health isn’t defined by a number on the scale. Instead of being so weight-conscious, it’s more important to pay attention to how much belly fat you’re carrying, as abdominal obesity can put you at a much higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and virtually every other negative health outcome under the sun.

Rather than being so scale-centric, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratios, and even weight-to-height ratios seem to be much better indicators of whether you’re carrying too much belly fat, and therefore, at an increased risk of various health conditions.

Here are some guidelines based on the most recent scientific research:

• Waist Circumference: • Men: < 94 cm or < 37 in • Women: < 80 cm or 31.5 in

• Waist-to-Hip Ratio: • Men: < 0.90 • Women: < 0.85

• Waist-to-Height Ratio (measured in the same units): • Men: < 0.53 • Women: < 0.54

If you’re on the “greater than” side of any of these metrics, there’s a good chance you have too much belly fat and are at a higher risk for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, andmany more.

But there’s a much easier way for you to tell if you have a belly fat problem. All you do is reach down and grab hold of the front and sides of your stomach. If you can get a good handful of belly fat, chances are you’ve got a problem. Also, if you look at your side profile in the mirror and your stomach sticks out more than anything else, you’re probably in trouble — and it’s time to do something about it.


IMPORTANT: YOUR “BELLY BULGE” IS NOT ALL FAT... The fact is, your belly bulge may not be just fat; it could a “backed-up,” bloated digestive system. I know it may not be information you want to hear — after all, poop is a pretty sacred topic — but, on average, you really do need to have a bowel movement every day. And it should be a substantial one, too—about 12 inches long. If you are skipping days between bowel movements or passing small, hard stools, it’s a sure sign that your digestive system isn’t operating at 100percent efficiency.

Just think about all the food you eat each day ... if you’re not having at least one large, soft bowel movement a day, where is all the waste going?

In many cases, it’s backed up in your gut where it can give you that bloated appearance — not to mention making you feel downright uncomfortable.

It’s not all bad news; in fact, I have some really good news for you.

Surely, you’ve seen all the ads for “super cleanses” that involve nasty-tasting juices and handfuls of pills…heck, you may have tried one or two (or a handful) of them. You can forget about those. All those plans do is “cleanse” you of energy and make you feel grumpy because you’re either starving or stuck on the toilet all day.

As part of your 3-Day Belly Bulge Cleanse, I’ll show you how to get your digestive system going and detoxify your system of unhealthy chemicals without harsh laxative drugs or starvation diets.

HERE’S YOUR 4-STEP “FAST TRACK”1. Eliminate Obesity Additives

2. Drink More Water

3. Consume 30 Grams of Fiber Daily

4. Boost Your Digestive Health with Probiotics and Prebiotics

ELIMINATE OBESITY ADDITIVES Did you know that most of the tens of thousands of food items that are lining our grocery store shelves are made and controlled by only four or five GIANT, multinational food corporations that have only one goal in mind—to make more and more money?

It’s true.


What’s more, these food chemists create “Frankenfoods” within these huge, robotic, assembly-line factories. Here they dump all kinds of (mostly) heavily processed and refined ingredients (like flour, sugar, and poor-quality fats) and manmade preservatives, additives, and chemicals into the recipes for our favorite meals and snacks—in just the right amounts—so these “fake foods” can sit on grocery store shelves for months, if not years, without going bad.

Not only that, when they’re combined in “just the right amounts,” which foods chemists have no doubt mastered, these processed foods hit the “bliss point” bullseye, overriding our dietary self-control and driving overeating.

I call these food chemicals Obesity Additives because research shows they have a big impact on our health and waistline. (I cover these extensively in Diet Manual.)

HOW DO OBESITY ADDITIVES MAKE ME FAT? Here are three ways Obesity Additives cause you to gain body fat—especially belly fat.

1. They can interfere with a hormone called leptin, which is a satiety, anti-starvation, andenergy-sensing hormone. Normally, when leptin levels are high, it suppresses hunger and our drive to eat by telling our brains that we’ve eaten enough. On the other hand, when leptin levels are low, it urges us to seek food by increasing hunger. Certain Obesity Additives can block this signal from to your brain, so you keep eating and eating and you never feel satisfied. Researchers call this leptin resistance. (Maybe there are times you feel like you are hungry despite just eating or you can’t stop eating?

2. Other Obesity Additives can lead to weight gain by causing high levels of and/or dramaticswings in a fat-storing hormone called insulin. When this happens, instead of storing the calories we eat as energy in our muscles, our bodies “lock away” the calories in the fat reserves in the trouble areas—including the areas under the chin and arms, on the belly, and on the hips and thighs (for women especially). Not only does insulin flip the “fat-storage” switch “on,” it also flips the “fat-burning” switch “off” -- a double whammy!

3. And other Obesity Additives actually contribute to addictive-like eating behaviors, leadingsome people to eat uncontrollably by altering brain chemicals called neurotransmitters—just like the street drugs cocaine, morphine, and nicotine do. If you crave or obsess about certain foods seemingly all the time, it’s not a lack of willpower; that’s a clear-cut example that you may be vulnerable to these addictive power of these Obesity Additives.

With these Obesity Additives working against you, it’s no wonder you haven’t been able to get slim and happy in the past. Failing to lose weight is not your fault.


WHERE OBESITY ADDITIVES ARE FOUND.These dangerous Obesity Additives are secretly hiding in dozens of foods -- many of which you’ll find within your kitchen. These are foods that you’re eating—and feeding to your family—each and every day.

• Salad dressings• Cereals, crackers, breads, chips, pretzels, popcorn and pastas—even those

marketed as healthy and “made with whole grains” • Condiments like ketchup, jelly, jams, syrups, gravies, and sauces • Mayonnaise and margarine• Dried, canned, and cured meats • Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables (no kidding) • Soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and teas • Of course, fast food, most restaurant food, and nearly all prepared foods — even

those found at the most popular supermarkets reputed for being “healthy”• Many pre-packaged diet foods and drinks • Hundreds of foods labeled low-fat, fat-free, gluten-free and “diet” • And no surprise, most junk foods and desserts

MEET THE OBESITY ADDITIVES 1. Refined Grains including flour, enriched flour, wheat or wheat flour, organic flour, white

flour, enriched bleached flour, enriched wheat flour, wheat flour, semolina flour, and even those labeled as multigrain.

2. Added Sugars including high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, fructose, sugar, maltodextrin,glucose, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, raw sugar, and honey

3. Artificial Sweeteners listed as Splenda (sucralose), NutraSweet (aspartame), Sunette(acesulfame K), and Sweet ‘N Low (saccharin)

4. Inflammatory Oils namely soybean, canola, corn, cottonseed, safflower, and sunflower oils

5. Hydrogenated Oils (also listed as partially dehydrogenated oils and trans fats)

6. MSG, which may also be listed on the label as monosodium glutamate, glutamate, yeast extract, hydrolyzed protein, glutamic acid, autolyzed yeast, or maltodextrin

7. Excess Alcohol

8. Excess Salt/Sodium


The way the 3-Day Cleanse is designed, you will rapidly eliminate your consumption of Obesity Additives, and in the process, cleanse and detoxify your system from these health-derailing, fat-increasing additives. If you start to feel “withdrawal effects” and cravings for certain Obesity Additives, such as sugar, don’t give up. Here are a few recommendations to help you get through the three days.

• Have a chocolate problem? Go dark. You may have 1 small square of 70% to 80%cacao dark chocolate per day on this plan.

• Have a hankering for soft drinks? Zevia is a carbonated soda naturally sweetenedwith stevia, and you can find it at pretty much any grocery store.

• Need an energy boost? Try green tea this week. It’s packed with antioxidants and containsthe naturally relaxing amino acid L-theanine to buffer the caffeine. Jasmine green tea or naturally flavored (but unsweetened) raspberry or mango tea are delicious options.

•And don’t forget to exercise. The rush of endorphins you’ll experience after a goodworkout will be a longer-lasting, cleaner substitute for the “high” you’re used to gettingby eating junk.

ARE YOU AN OBESITY ADDITIVE ADDICT?After many people learn about the Obesity Additives that are in our food and beverage supply, they start to wonder if they may be playing a role in their weight struggles. The answer is “maybe,” depending on their food choices and eating habits. Honestly answer the following questions to find out if you have an Obesity Additive addiction.

1. When you’re stressed out, anxious, or depressed, do you often reach for certaincomfort foods to help elevate or mellow your mood?

2. When you consume certain foods or drinks, do you find it hard to stop even thoughyou know you’ve had enough?

3. Do you have severe cravings for a particular type of food or drink that contains one ofthe Obesity Additives I mentioned earlier in this chapter even after eating a full meal?

4. Has your lack of eating (or drinking) control caused you to gain unattractive body fatin unwanted places like your belly, hips, thighs, face, and arms?

5. If you try to cut out junk food, do you find you can only do so for a short while and thatit takes a tremendous amount of willpower?

6. Have your eating (or drinking) habits negatively affected your self-esteem orrelationships with those you love most?

If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, chances are you’re addicted to certain Obesity Additives found in the foods or drinks you are consuming on a regular basis. But don’t worry, by guiding you through this cleanse, I can help you overcome these addictions and reclaim your body and life — fast.


DRINK MORE WATER Another very important key to getting a flat belly fast is remembering to drink lots of water. How much? Well, that can vary significantly from person to person based on many factors, such as body size, activity levels, climate, and sweat rate. Generally speaking, a good target for most people is going to be between 8 - 12 eight-ounce glasses of water each day (64 - 96 ounces).

Before each of meal during the day, I suggest drinking 8 - 12 ounces of water, and I also recommend drinking another 8 - 12 ounces of water with and/or between meals.

Many people think drinking water will make them look bloated. But I assure you the exact opposite is true. If you begin drinking an increased amount of water (about 10 glasses) for a few days, your body will naturally release excess water weight, and you’ll feel less bloated and lighter.

Water helps flush out toxins and is deeply involved in the body’s metabolic functions. Also, if you want to have regular, proper elimination for a flat belly, you have to have three ingredients: water, fiber, and probiotics. Water keeps the digestive system functioning properly by working with fiber and beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. Leave out one of the three, and you won’t get the benefits. That’s why water is an essential part of the 3-Day Cleanse.

EAT 30 GRAMS OF FIBER A DAY According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 95 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough fiber from their daily diet. After all, the recommended fiber intake per day is a hefty 25 to 30 grams. Most people fall far short of this goal, even when making an effort to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Why is fiber so important for weight loss? Fiber-rich foods make you feel fuller for longer, they decrease hunger, and ultimately, they help reduce caloric intake. What’s more, fiber slows the digestion of food, which helps prevent wild swings in blood sugar, and that means better energy levels, fewer cravings, and better control over fat-storing hormones.

Plus, eating enough fiber (combined with 8 to 12 glasses of water a day) keeps your digestive system running smoothly. As I discussed earlier, part of your belly “bulge” may be caused by irregularity. If you are not having large, soft bowel movements each day, you may have pounds of excess waste backing up in your intestines, which can give you that bloated look (not to mention feel downright uncomfortable).


Some good sources of fiber include:

• Barley has 12 grams per 1⁄2 cup • Beans like black beans, navy beans, red beans, and garbanzo beans

all have 6 or more grams per 1/2 cup • Lentils pack a whopping 8 grams per ½ cup• Peas have more than 9 grams per 1/2cup • Corn on the cob has 5 grams per ear • Strawberries have 4 grams per cup, raspberries have 8 grams, and

blackberries have more than 7 grams • A medium-sized potato (with skin) has 5 grams • Broccoli has 7 grams per 3⁄4 cooked cup • Oatmeal has 7 grams per 3⁄4 cup • Apples have 4 grams of fiber, including pectin, which can help increase feelings

of fullness and slow down how long it takes food to leave the stomach • Pears have 6 grams of fiber• ½ of an avocado has 6 grams of fiber• Dark leafy greens, like spinach, provide 2 or more grams of fiber

(and virtually no calories) per cup• Almonds contain 4 ½ grams of fiber per ¼ cup while a similar

serving of pistachios provides 3 grams of fibe• Chia seeds are jam-packed with 11 grams of fiber per ounce while flax, sesame, and

sunflower seeds all provide a reasonable dose of 2 - 3 grams of fiber per tablespoon

Now, if you’re unable to get 30 grams of fiber from food sources, I suggest supplementing with a product such BioTrust MetaboGreens, which you can add to your favorite drink. I just mix a scoop with water, it mixes up nicely, and it has a delicious energizing berry flavor. Interestingly, the fibers in MetaboGreens are prebiotics, which serve as food for the beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) in the digestive tract.

Prebiotics help support a healthy balance of gut microbes, which help keep us healthy, support a healthy immune system, and support digestive health and function. What’s more, MetaboGreens is loaded with over 40 different superfoods (veggies, fruits, herbs, spices, and more) that are optimized for their polyphenols -- antioxidants that combat nasty free radicals and oxidative stress.

BOOST YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH WITH PROBIOTICS Speaking of probiotics…

Your body is home to trillions of tiny bacteria. And that’s a good thing. These beneficial microorganisms (aka, microbes) serve important functions within the body. They do things like ferment nutrients we’re not equipped to digest (such as fiber), help with elimination, support the immune system, prevent growth of harmful bacteria, and help the body synthesize essential nutrients (like many B vitamins and vitamin K).


We can think of probiotics as friendly, living microbes that help us stay healthy. Often, you’ll hear people talk about probiotics being “good bacteria,” and probiotics can help protect us by:

• Keeping potentially harmful microorganisms in check• Restoring the balance of healthy microbes• Increasing the diversity of microorganisms

On top of that:

• They also support a healthy digestive tract and promote bowel regularity.• They support a healthy immune system and a healthy inflammatory response.

What’s more, there are quite a few overlooked benefits, such as:

• Boosting mood• Reducing stress and anxiety• Improving cognitive function• Helping with weight management• Improving appetite control• Enhancing recovery and sports performance• Supporting healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels• And more

Fermented foods, like yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and fermented veggies (e.g., sauerkraut), are the most common probiotic-rich foods.

But truth be told, the best way to reliably and consistently get more probiotics into your bodies is by adding a probiotic supplement to your diet each day in order to maintain the best intestinal environment and reduce your belly bulge quickly.

Please refer to the Supplement Review for specific product recommendations.

THE 3-DAY CLEANSE MEAL PLANIn the charts below, you’ll see spaces for your five daily mini-meals. In the 3-Day Cleanse, we have tried to stay within a daily calorie total of around 1,500 calories, making sure you are drinking 8 - 12 glasses of water. We also want to make sure that you’re consuming less than 30 grams of sugar and at least 30 grams of fiber per day, plus getting probiotics every day. This way, you will be eating healthy foods and improving your overall energy level, while never feeling deprived. In fact, you may even feel like this is too much food! If that is the case, feel free to adjust your portion size ... and you can even skip a meal. Listen to your body, and don’t worry, skipping a meal (or fasting altogether) won’t mess up your metabolism. Heck, you could argue that fasting is the fastest way to cleansing your body. Do what feels right, and most importantly, when you do eat, stick with the foods and guidelines we suggest.


THE 3-DAY BYE BYE BELLY BULGE CLEANSE SHOPPING LIST(This is not a full list of approved foods; it’s just what you will need for the meals above.)

DAIRY • Yogurt (organic, plain) • Plain kefir (organic)

PROTEINS • Chicken breasts • Eggs • Salmon • Tuna steak • Lean meat

COLOR CARBS (FRUITS) Select your favorite varieties according to the menu.• Apples • Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries • Lemon • Peach• Pears

COLOR CARBS (VEGETABLES) • Bell peppers • Broccoli • Celery • Baby spinach • Onions • Tomatoes • Zucchini

ENERGY CARBS • Black beans • Oatmeal (whole oats) • Sweet potatoes

GOOD FATS • Avocados • Almonds (raw or lightly salted)• Olives

Time-Saving Tip: No time to cook eggs in the morning? The night before you start the cleanse, boil all your eggs for the next three days at the same time. Then put them in a baggie in the fridge, still in the shells. Boiled eggs will keep for a full two weeks if properly refrigerated.


AFTER YOU’VE COMPLETED THE 3-DAY CLEANSE... Congratulations! You’re on your way to living the Bye Bye Belly Bulge lifestyle. Remember, this is a complete program that needs to be done “all the way” to be the most effective.

You deserve to have the slim, healthy body you’ve always dreamed of. Remember, it begins with these four steps:

1. Eliminate Obesity Additives.

2. Drink More Water.

3. Eat 30 Grams of Fiber a Day.

4. Boost Your Digestive System with Probiotics.

You’ll continue to keep these four steps in mind as you go through the program. Please let one of our experienced coaches help you if you have any questions. Just email us at [email protected]. We’re here for you every step of the way!

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