First Entry about Kaiser Medical Weight Loss Management Program

May 1st, my first entry about the Kaiser Medical Weight LossManagement program or what I call WLM or code name WILLIAM lol. So I met with William last night at 5pm and the routine is that everyone checks in and gets their BP and weight checked and head down to the conference room for our meeting at 6pm. Everyone is pretty tired and some hungry at this time. We were administered our order of food and so meal replacements started today. So far, I am loving everything that I've tried and have been keeping up with the gallon of water a day. I feel the biggest trick is to drink the amount before 3pm at the latest so that you are not running to the bathroom at nighttime and interrupting your sleep (or making an accidental mess!!). So I'm allowed 6 meal replacements (MR) a day, those are my rations lol. I usually go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and I'm hungry.

Before starting this program, I used to eat a Zone bar at that time, so for me, it was natural to eat a bar. So my first meal replacement day started out with FUDGE GRAHAM bar (1) and it was really yummy!! GREAT that it was big and not like the little tiny Jenny Craig bars lol. Also, it tasted very much like the Zone Fudge Graham, just not as sweet, but that is ok!! So my next MR is a chocolate shake (2) on the way to work which was at 7:30 am. It reminded me of a shake I drank about 20 years ago, and probably pretty similar since it is the same company!! REALLY DELISH! OMG!!

I'm at work by the way, and usually get hungry about 10 am. So, I just used the times that I normally do and grab a MR. I decided to try the peanut butter bar (3) and it was really yummy!! So I had a dental appointment in between and slowed down on the water before my appointment (thankfully) and then went back to work and at 2:15 pm I was hungry again and decided to drink a vanilla shake (4). It was not so spectacular, nothing to write home about, but still, very rich and kept off the hunger until my next MR which was at 5pm. I decided to munch on a double berry bar (5) REALLY YUMMY!!

Keep in mind I'm still working and it was cake day today (which I resisted gracefully) and drinking my water. So far, it is only 5:20, I do not feel deprived, hungry, weak, dizzy etc. I feel great, energized, and satisfied. So, the report for 5 of 6 meal replacements is a good one and I am so stoked about tomorrow. Tonight, for dinner, I'll drink the chicken soup. I wanted to avoid liquid later in the evening, but I'll probably have that at 4 or 5 pm at work tomorrow instead so I'm not having it late night. I'll report how it goes (MR #6) either today or tomorrow, but so far so good!!! ;)

Home remedies to fade skin spots - what really works... WATER is truly the elixir

Interestingly, I have been ramping up for losing weight with Kaiser's Medical Weight Loss Management Program, and they have encouraged drinking a gallon of water a day! WATER is truly the elixir of life, did you know this?? So, not only am I flushing out toxins, I'm also hydrating myself & my skin. My skin!! I've been battling freckles, sunspots or liver marks LOL and as I'm drinking a gallon a day, I noticed the most stubborn large spot disappearing (and the other ones lightening, just by drinking WATER)! Incredible!

Then, I found this article below... and it truly makes sense. The most inexpensive but VALUABLE health solution that we take for granted. I even have more energy during the day WITHOUT CAFFEINE and feel great! So improvement with health, emotional, physical, joints, and beauty... I'm drinking it all up!! ;)

Remove and fade age spots! Age spots, sometimes known as liver spots, or pigmentation on the skin can be annoying. These blemishes tend to form with age and sun exposure. However, the good news is that with persistence and time there are ways to successfully fade, remove and prevent the age spots.

Diet To get rid of skin spots, the first thing to do is to look at your diet. Pigmentation on the skin can increase if you have too many toxins in your system. If your digestive system, including your liver is working efficiently you have less chance of developing age spots.

Give you body's digestive system the best chance to function properly and help it remove skin pigmentation. One of the best ways is to ensure that you are properly hydrated. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. Adding a dash of apple cider vinegar to your glass of water, can also aid the digestive system. After a couple of weeks of adding apple cider vinegar to their drinking water, many people report that their skin appears to look fresher and healthier.

Eat lots of fresh food, including fruit, vegetables and whole grains also helps keep your skin beautiful. Also, some people find it beneficial to take chlorophyll. This green liquid substance acts as an internal cleanser and can be added to water. It is available from health food stores. Just make sure you follow the directions on the packaging regarding dosage.

You also may wish to consider taking a health supplement to help improve the general health of your skin and fade liver spots. if you are unable to regularly consume adequate amounts of fresh foods. However, having a healthy diet in the first place is obviously the most healthy option.

Diets low in Omega 3 can also aggravate skin spots and pigmentation. Try to include Omega 3 foods in your diet. Dietary sources include flaxseeds, otherwise known as linseeds and fish.

If you do make dietary changes be aware that it takes around 6 - 8 weeks before you notice any affects on your skin, such as the fading of liver spots.

Prevent sunspots with sunscreen Sun damage is a large cause of skin pigmentation. Therefore, it is sensible to engage in preventative practices. Ensure a sensible daily skin care regime, that includes sunscreen and wearing a hat.