Title: Dr. Layman
Location: Marriott 95 x JTB
Description: Dr. Layman, winner of the 2009 Natl Ldrship award for nutrition and metabolism-speaking on his 22 yr studies and MetaboliQ!
Start Time: 10
Date: 2010-03-20
End Time: 12

Title: Get Inspired!
Location: Deerwood C Club
Description: guest speaker-tips on optimal living for Hospice social workers
Start Time: 830
Date: 2010-03-25
End Time: 9

The more that I am out meeting new friends and connections, the more I am convinced of the magnanimous purpose and importance of what I am sharing. I have loved the training on wellness and balanced living, and it has made such an impact on my own personal life but I am just overwhelmed by the needs that I am seeing fulfilled and answered by the training and programs that I am sharing.

For about 5 years I was speaking and teaching on grief recovery, giving our testimony. Since it was ministry-related, I had so many people coming up to me for guidance and couseling, which I knew I was not equipped to offer. But at the same time, so many just need an ear, a friend, an encouraging word. So that is what I could offer.

What I found was that in addition to dealing with spiritual and emotional issues of living with stress, grief or loss, so many did not even have the basic knowledge of nutrition and how to proactively take care of themselves. We are dealing with some serious epidemic issues that can be easily remedied with mere diet and lifestyle changes.

Because of my history with a child with special needs (a rare genetic difference), I have more knowledge in that area than most want to hear. I spent 8 years in conversations with specialists, seeking the most researched, the most natural, the most clinically proven avenues to possibly show improved absorption at the cell level. When your child is small and not thriving, you are all about absorption. It is so KEY for people to understand that we are not “what we eat” .

“We are what we absorb”.

Right now the industry is totally unregulated. The organization Natural Products Foundation (formed by some of the leaders in the nutritional industry) is making great strides to self-police and test and report their findings. This is helping to get rid of the “bottom-feeder” companies that do not have the science, the validity, the efficacy of their claims. It is amazing how many products they find on the shelf that do not even contain the ingredient listed!!

After we walked through our own physical challenges, stemming from stress and grief, I sat in conferences for the past 5 years listening to some of the most advanced biochemists and researchers in the area of anti-aging and nutrition. It has been such an empowering experience for us personally, that I decided to continue to share it more with my talks and career.

So this is the reason for my sudden turn to becoming a wellness coach. It has been a great fit, and I am more convinced than ever that I will be able to help people on so many levels, by sharing basic proven findings with them.

One of the most recent findings is from Dr. Layman, who won the 2009 National Leadership award for nutrition and metabolism research. This means he is the GO-TO guy for metabolism in this country. He has over 90 peer-reviewed articles, and 22 years of clinical trials to test a weight loss program. Using sedentary women, over age 60, he PROVED, with the right combination of proteins and a macrobalanced (portioned controlled) diet, we CAN raise our metabolism back to our 20s and burn fat, EVEN WITHOUT EXERCISE.

This is causing the fitness experts to have a fit. Of course he recommends 30 minutes a day of walking, yoga or pilates. Of course he recommends they get up to 60 minutes a day, for optimal performance. But for those who are disabled or injured or working in a sedentary environment,  it is still possible to lose an average of 5 lbs per month.

I am seeing medical doctors, once they understand this program and Dr. Layman’s findings, they are tickled pink.

It’s really cute.

 So along with my Optimum Weight Support Group, I am scheduling as many group trainings and informational sessions as possible. For those who are proactive and want to TAKE CHARGE of their own health and future, this is great stuff. The  choice really is ours!

But those who were enjoying blaming their situation on heredity (35%) or their doctors or their upbringing…well,not so good.

They are going to have a hard time watching the rest of us get skinny.

What sets MetaboliQ apart from the plethora of weight loss programs on the market?

I am in my second week of the 90 day MetaboliQ plan. I have only lost a few pounds, but I am able to fit one size down in my pants, with most noticeable difference coming from my BELLY. This is unbelievably awesome!

MAINLY because I have been so busy with my new coaching business that I have only been able to fit in one workout a week. That has to change this week and I want to beef it up a notch, but this leads me into WHY this program is so different from anything thus far on the market.

We had someone in a mtg say that there was NO WAY anyone could build muscle mass without exercising. But the clinical trials say something different. What sets this all apart is that it was created by Dr. Layman.

The Dr. layman that won the 2009 National Leadership award in nutrition and metabolism?

The Dr. Layman that has written ovr 90 peer- reviewed articles?

The world-renowned expert in obesity, diabetes and sports nutrition?

Yep. And if you have not heard of him it is because he is a behind-the-scenes researcher, calculating the details of 22 years of studies on athletes and even sedentary women to find the answers to raising our metabolism.

So glad it wasn’t me.

But what he discovered was by using SPECIFIC protein combinations (focusing on leucine, foremost) and portion controls with a “macrobalance” in our meals, we CAN raise our metabolism back to a 25 yr old’s, increase BONE DENSITY and build muscle mass. It basically signals our brain to work better, faster, harder, for a 25 yr old energy level, instead of the current baby-boomer age we are facing.

I am still just grasping how huge this really is, but it is definitely a part of my Optumum Aging class that I am now teach. The only way anyone could make these claims is because of the extensive studies that have already proven it. Dr. Layman’s works and history speak volumes and it is so exciting to see medical doctors now addressing this huge issue of diabetes and obesity  with this program.

I know one of the best ways that I can promote this is by living it out myself first. Although the trials did prove that the women over-60 yrs old could lose weight without exercise, I am definitely used to an exercise plan in my life and will be this week. He recommends walking, yoga and pilates, eventually getting up to a 60 minute workout for optimum results. Although he proves the program with sedentary individuals, remember, he did much of his work with athletes. So those of us that have a good exercise regime will have even better results!

2 Main Signs that we are following the program as we should:

-We feel full and satisfied. I LOVE starting my day with a shake and add my shot of espresso to it, making it an iced mocha latte. YUM! I was thinking the meals would be like Atkins diet (who, by the way quotes Dr. layman on their site), but no. His meal portions remind me of a Zone with equal portions of protein, smart carb and starchy carb. It fits right into the mediterranean meals I already eat with my greek man!!

-We have an increase in energy from a higher metabolism. WOOHOO! I really enjoy this to keep up with all my wild boys!

I will keep posting on my results over the next 2.5 months, since it is a 90 day program. In the meantime, if you want to know more about metaboliQ or order it, you can click here.

If you are in Jacksonville/Orange park, you are welcome to join me in one of my Optimum Living classes. (see sidebar) or call 904-534-8482

 Remember, this is not a diet. It is a healthy lifestyle. After the 90 day period, we can maintain it for life.

Title: Optimum Aging
Location: ATRIA San Pablo
Description: What science has proven we can control with our aging
Start Time: 2
Date: 2010-03-16
End Time: 3

Title: Optimum Aging Class
Location: Lake Asbury Seniors Group
Description: What science has proven that we can control with our aging- Long Life secrets from the centenarians
Start Time: 5
Date: 2010-03-08
End Time: 7

Title: New Beginnings Art Reception
Location: Art & Soul Gallery Women\’s Center of Jacksonville
Start Time: 6
Date: 2010-04-15
End Time: 8

Title: First Friday Art Reception
Location: Avondale Artworks
Description: 3568 St Johns Ave. Jacksonville FL
Start Time: 6
Date: 2010-03-05
End Time: 9

During my 21 day fasting period in January, I was on a restricted and healthy Daniel diet,  with my last week consisting of liquids only. I tried a few hi cardio cycling classes that I am normally used to, but I was so focused on peace and self-reflection, I decided to try Penny’s offer for a FREE yoga class. I have been in yoga periodically, when I feel I need a good stretching and breathing, but this was truly a unique experience.

Penny was awesome. Her class is very much focused on something we all take for granted…breathing. While we were in some great relaxation poses, she pauses to read a few lines of reflective poetry. Several times during the session she came around and applied healing touch to help with a pose or move.

Near the end, we melted our bodies to the floor, and she covered me with thick blankets. Then she got out the lavendar oil and proceeded to give me a shoulder and neck massage, while I still melted even further into the floor. I could have stayed there, at one with their floor, the rest of the morning, but alas,

life calls.

I was feeling really spoiled and asked her if she does this for everyone. She said she takes the time to go around the room and do this for each person.

In some of my wellness classes we discuss the benefits of breathing, relaxation, self-care, and she embodies them all in one class. That is why I am so fortunate that they are allowing me to teach my classes in their facility. It is a great fit.

I highly recommend you call her and schedule a free class.

You will be hooked.

Life’s Journey Yoga and Wellness

634 Kingsley Ave.

Orange park FL 32073

904-276-3116