Body Science Zotrim Blog

1. Is it ok for weight loss supplement like Zotrim to be used by the everyday woman for weight management?

Zotrim is a natural herbal supplement and hence poses no issues are anyone wanting to trial it as a support aid for weight loss. As Zotrim has been shown to delay gastric emptying and support fullness, anyone who has issues with hunger management and overeating is likely to benefit from using Zotrim.

2. Are weight loss supplements addictive?

Generally a supplement is only ‘addictive’ if there is a withdrawal effect from using it – as Zotrim is a herbal, natural supplement there will be no physiological effects in which users would experience withdrawal like effects after using it
3. Some people, like me, want to avoid stimulants altogether, including caffeine. What do you think of stimulant-free weight loss supplements? Are they less efficient?

Stimulant supplements would be increasing the amount of energy each cells uses hence increasing metabolic rate, albeit by a small amount. A product like Zotrim is working in a completely different way by simply inducing fullness by slowly digestion – they are not less effective, they simply work differently.
4. What do you answer to people with concerns about the unknown long term effects of weight loss supplements?

Look for Australian made products with proven scientific results – in general this will weed out 98% of the market.
5. In your opinion, who should (or shouldn’t) take weight loss supplements?

Weight loss supplements should only be used under supervision and in conjuction with a calorie controlled dietary program; they are not appropriate for pregnant women or for those people taking medication in which case any supplement should always be cleared by a medical doctor.
6. Do you think weight loss supplements are a long term solution to weight loss?

The only long term, proven solution to weight loss is a calorie controlled diet with regular exercise but scientifically proven weight loss supplements can be used to support weight control long term.

Stress saps your energy and decreases your productivity. If you’re stressing, then your anxiety levels are probably high. There’s a good chance you’re brooding about things so you aren’t fun to be around either. A great way to blow off this steam is to channel those feelings into your work out. You’ll clear your mind, and you’ll feel better. That will make your work life a lot easier to address.

You already know that working out helps people look great. The added benefit of looking great is confidence. And confidence will lead you to:

• Close more deals: When you’re confident, you get the feeling you can accomplish anything you want. It’s going to become tougher for you to accept no for an answer.  In fact, each “no” might inspire you to push harder.
• Meet new people : Confidence will also help you realize that there isn’t a reason to be shy, and that it’s more beneficial to you to build as many quality relationships as you can.
• Speak more confidently: Talking confidently goes a long way in the business world. People want to talk to someone who’s sure of themselves.

The first step to being successful is starting. The second step is discipline. If you’ve had trouble committing to any project for an extended period of time, try working out. Developing a habit of consistently working out will make it easier for you to apply the same dogged discipline to other aspects of your life, including business.

We live in a world where every two days we generate as much information as we did up to 2003. With that constant influx of data, it’s easy to become distracted. One second you’re checking your e-mail.  The next second, you’re texting someone back. Then you have instant messages to read. Oh, and what about getting in some Pinterest and Facebook before you go to lunch?

The bottom line is, in this age, we need to learn to focus better. Working out teaches us to focus on one main goal: completing a work out. Focusing at the gym will allow you to carry that behavior over to your work. You’ll realize how much more productive you can be when you truly lock in and do one thing at a time.

Chances are, if you are reading this you have a few kg of extra kg of weight that you would like to lose. So, how do you get into the right diet mindset to ensure that this diet attempt gets you to where you want to be?

The most common reason individuals fail with their diet is that they are unable to commit at the level that is required for initial weight loss. While it would be great to cut out one or two things from our daily diet and lose weight, the truth is that for initial weight loss we need a period of relatively strict eating to kick start things. This may mean a period of 1-2 weeks without any alcohol, extras or treats to create a solid calorie deficit and the 1-2kg weight loss that keeps us focused, positive and motivated. So if you are serious about losing fat, for good, clear out your diary for a couple of weeks and get started.

The next step towards diet mastery is to make sure your house, office, car and handbag are filled with all the foods you need to eat well, as well as ridding all of these places with the foods you know you should not be eating. Remember, if the food is there, you will eat it, so throw out all the extra snacks, crackers, bars, treats and frozen foods and instead fill the house with fresh fruits and vegetables, protein rich snacks and quick and easy meal options so that you always have the foods on hand that you need to eat well. Aim to prepare at least one meal each week you can freeze and have on hand in case of those late nights as well as a soup that can be used a light meal or snack to help kick start your initial weight loss.

Finally but most importantly there is the need to consider what are the key dietary areas that you as an individual need to work on in order to make a sustainable shift towards eating well for good. Do you need to take more time out to eat a more nutritious dinner, or get up earlier to eat a protein rich breakfast? Each and every one of us will have different dietary habits that need to be altered if we are to lose weight and keep if off for good. The secret to success is identifying which ones are most relevant to you and working hard to change them, once and for all.

Fast food

When eating out or ordering takeaway ensure that you enjoy yourself without over-indulging. Zotrim will help you to stay in control so you don’t eat too much.  Some restaurants now display the number of calories each meal contains on the menu so keep an eye out of these to help you.

We’ve done the research for you, so you don’t have too; here is a list of popular cuisines with a breakdown of what to, and what not to eat:

Chinese and Thai

A good choice as these meals contain lots of vegetables and not too much fat apart from the obvious deep-fried items. Most menus give descriptions of the ingredients in the dish and how it is cooked.

Good                                                Not so good

Soup                                         Prawn crackers

Crispy duck                                 Spring Rolls

Noodles                                     Sweet and sour dishes

Stir-fries                                    Spare ribs

Steamed dishes                          Fried rice

Plain boiled rice

Top tip: If overeating is a potential problem, using chopsticks can usually slow down eating and reduce overall consumption.

Japanese and Noodle Bars

Probably the healthiest choice you can make with a wide choice of rice, noodles, vegetables, fish and meat containing a limited amount of fat.

Greek

Greek meals are built around salad, vegetables, bread, pasta and rice and are therefore generally healthy. They do rely on a lot of olive oil which is actually pretty healthy but like most things, not in excess.

Good                                                 Not so good

Tzatziki, hummus, pitta bread       Fried Foods e.g. Calamari

Greek salad with feta cheese

Grilled meats and fish

Kebabs

Stuffed peppers, tomatoes

Vine leaves

Plain rice

Boiled potatoes

Greek yogurt

Fruit

Italian

Italian restaurants can be healthy and low calorie but creamy sauces such as carbonara can add a lot of calories to your pasta. Those great tasting pizzas are usually very high in calories with 200 – 350 calories per slice; that’s up to 2000 calories in a whole pizza!  Opt for a ‘lighter’ version with less cheese and ensure to have a side salad.

Good                                                Not so good

Bread and breadsticks                  Pizza

Minestrone soup                          Creamy sauces e.g. carbonara

Pastas

Tomato-based sauces

French

Look for simple meals on the menu, grilled meat or fish with fresh vegetables is a good choice.  But be careful when the cheese platter comes out!

Good                                                Not so good

Bread                                                Whitebait

Grilled, steamed, poached            Fried, sautéed, au gratin, battered

Baked, casseroled or roasted                Creamed, buttered

Poultry

Rice

Boiled potatoes

Indian

Menus usually explain what each dish contains and sometimes how it has been cooked. However, Indian food can be calorie charged.

Good                                                Not so good

Soups e.g. lentils (dahl)               Samosas, crispy rolls

Raita                                                 Fried starters

Tandoori and tikka dishes             Kormas, pasandas, masalas (creamy)

Kebabs                                      Dishes in ghee (clarified butter)

Biryanis, dhansak,                       Poppadum

Rogan josh, jalfrezi                     All puddings

Plain rice, special fried rice

Naan, chapattis

Puris, roti and paratha

Mexican

Mexican food does tend to be high in fat and therefore calories so limit visits if you possibly can. Portions can also be big, avoid ordering additional sides.

Good                                        Not so good

Enchiladas and burritos                        Corn chips

Fajitas                                       Tostadas

Sour cream (small amounts)         Deep-fried potato skins

Guacamole (small amounts)

Rice

Traditional pub grub

Good                                                Not so good

Jacket potatoes with baked         Most savoury snacks

beans, chilli or tuna

Shepherd’s pie and vegetables      Anything fried

Ploughman’s (less cheese)

Soups with bread

Sandwiches (low fat filling)

Watch out for the snack attack

It has been proven that Zotrim may help you snack less as you feel more satisfied after meals.

But not all snacking is bad, everyone is different and for some people eating little and often works well. Eating three small meals a day with two healthy snacks (one morning, one afternoon) is considered by some experts to be the best pattern of eating.

Whilst taking Zotrim, if you do feel the need to snack then the most important thing is to choose healthy options which have lower calories.

What snacks are good for me?

• Fruit
• Vegetables – sticks of raw vegetables; maybe with a small tub of yoghurt
• Low fat dairy – glass of semi-skimmed milk, a small tub of yoghurt, a dairy based smoothie
• Wholegrain – a small wholemeal sandwich, a bowl of cereal, a couple of oatcakes, a  wholemeal pitta bread

What should I avoid snacking on?

• Cakes and biscuits with a high fat content; no doughnuts or muffins
• Chrips and nuts
• Chocolate

Don’t forget that late night snacking is particularly bad and should be avoided.

Keep satisfied, snack healthily