A common mistake that prevents most people from losing weight … and how to avoid it! How this simple, corrective "first step" should be part of any weight loss and health improvement program

Better Nutrition, Jan, 2006

Only one simple and often overlooked step can drastically change how successful you are in losing weight and shaping your body, as well as eliminating those nagging health problems like bloating, constipation and low energy levels.

If you have ever unsuccessfully battled any of these health concerns, or others, this may be the most important article you will ever read ...

Why So Many People Have Trouble Losing Weight

Many people are completely unaware of how common everyday foods can prevent them from losing weight.

Every day when we eat foods, drink water (including bottled) and breathe air, we are exposed to and ingest preservatives, toxins, chemicals and pollutants--they are everywhere. No matter how careful we are in the foods we choose to eat and in our lifestyles, we cannot avoid them.

A frightening fact is most people do not realize the typical, everyday foods and beverages that we consume cause our bodies the most problems. These are processed foods like bread, pasta, pizza, white rice, any food containing white flour; mucus-forming foods as in some dairy products; sugar and alcohol products; and even fruits and vegetables exposed to pesticides and other chemicals. Many of these have just become commonplace in our lives with everyone having consumed them at one time or another.

The 'First Step' to a Leaner, Better Body ...

The first step in any weight loss, body shaping or anti-aging program should be cleansing. Colon cleansing is one of the most important steps--and usually the most overlooked--when attempting to lose weight, shape the body, flatten the waistline, improve the immune, digestive and eliminative systems, help certain health problems, and achieve optimum health. Colon cleansing can also help to jump start weight-loss programs and keep you on track when you reach difficult plateau periods.

The Toxins Inside Our Bodies We Are Unaware of ...

The problem is the body cannot properly digest and eliminate some of these foods and the substances they contain--and they can become lodged or stuck in the lining of our intestinal tract in the form of old dried fecal matter and mucus. It is estimated the average person can have between 4 to 25 pounds of this "built-up" intestinal toxic matter in their colon--and it can just keep accumulating over the years!

Making matters worse, poisons, germs, parasites, worms, fungi and bacteria can live in and feed off of this built-up waste matter. Also, the toxins from this excess waste matter can be reabsorbed into the bloodstream and circulated throughout the body, causing many problems.

Why That Protruding Belly May Not Be Your Fault!

Besides "pushing out" and bloating the abdomen, this "build-up" can also contribute to unhealthy weight gain, the inability to lose weight or flatten the waistline (even when dieting or exercising), a slow metabolism, and constipation or improper elimination (even those who eliminate regularly can have this build-up). Poisons from the "build-up" can also contribute to wrinkling and skin ailments, including acne and rashes; cramping and fatigue; stiffness in joints; lack of mental clarity; as well as sinus problems, a weakened immune system and many other health problems.

Cleansing--The Simple Solution ...

The only effective way to eliminate this toxic intestinal "build-up" is to use a herbal colon cleansing supplement (which is much different from fiber supplements) and follow a healthy eating program. As well as aid the elimination process, specific cleansing herbs help to quickly and thoroughly break down the intestinal toxic build-up, so it is removed from your system.

Weight Loss Author Recommends Colon Cleansing for a Trim Waistline

"Another fantastic benefit from cleansing is that you may find your waistline or abdominal area literally reduces or flattens much quicker and more completely," notes nutritional advisor Jim Caras (see Jim's photos on right hand page), author of, "How to Completely Reshape Your Body." "A lot of time, feeling bloated or having a tummy that protrudes is not only from fat on the outside, but largely from the intestinal build-up on the inside." Caras adds this important insight from his own experience with cleansing. "When I was in school, I used to wrestle. Although I would get my body fat low and my stomach muscles would show, my stomach would still 'round-out' or protrude. I wasn't fat, but my stomach would not flatten no matter how much I dieted or exercised that area. When I learned about cleansing and did it--for the first time my waistline completely flattened. Many people I have counseled have also experienced tremendous and immediate results from this."

How to Choose the Right Colon Cleansing Supplement

When choosing a cleansing supplement, be cautious, as the quality and effectiveness can vary greatly. While herbs listed on many cleansing supplements may look similar, the quality and effectiveness will vary between products. Where the herb originates, which part of the plant (i.e. root, leaf, bark) is used and how it is processed, all make a significant difference between receiving an effective, result-producing product versus a marginal-to-poor one.