Welcome to Your 28 Day Challenge!

 A meal replacement is a protein shake or bar that is satisfying and nutritionally complete. The kit includes Dr. Wendy's favorite medical grade shakes and bars.    

 The Vanilla and Double Chocolate shakes have 200 calories, 27 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber 

per serving.

The bars are also natural and medical grade. They come a in variety of delicious flavors. These bars are quick & easy for our fast-paced lives and will tackle your cravings!

  From a weight loss standpoint, fish oil has been shown to increase metabolic rate, improve fat metabolism, and decrease hunger.  Additionally, it has been shown to increase muscle protein synthesis and insulin sensitivity, improve memory and depression, improve blood flow to the brain and reduce risk of dementia and stroke, reduce inflammation and joint pain, and improve cardiovascular health. 

  Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed through fermented foods or supplements. Research has shown that establishing the appropriate balance of bacteria in your digestive system is linked to health and wellness.  The strains in the Ultra Flora Control probiotic have been shown to help both metabolism and fat absorption. 

  If you struggle with your weight or live where the weather can be excessively cloudy, or worse yet both, chances are your vitamin D is low. Vitamin D has several functions in the body including promoting healthy bones and teeth, supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health, regulating insulin levels, and supporting lung function and cardiovascular health. 

 Epidemiologic studies have found that high consumption of plant-based foods—rich in beneficial phytonutrients, as well as essential vitamins and minerals—is associated with better health and longevity. The awesome PhytoMulti® is a proprietary blend of 13 concentrated extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically tested biological activity to support cellular health and overall wellness. 

Chromium is an essential trace element involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It increases the efficiency of insulin, and research has shown it to be very effective in reducing carbohydrate/sugar cravings and addiction. Chromium picolinate can be a wonderful supplement to help with the junk-food/sugar/carbohydrate weaning process. This can help prevent carbohydrate and sugar cravings and help you comply to the 28 Day Challenge plan.

Why? Drinking water decreases hunger, increases metabolism (especially if it is cold), improves fatigue, brain function, exercise tolerance, mood, and immune function. In any high protein diet, you are likely to get dehydrated. Getting your water in is extremely important. 

 Why? Folks who record their food intake lose twice as much weight as those who don’t. It doesn’t have to be perfect. The simple act of recording makes you aware of “slip ups” and tends to help prevent them. It also makes you aware of your eating behaviors.  

Avoid “dashboard dining” by eating while having screen time (phone, TV, computer). Sit down, decompress, take a deep breath, and just focus on eating. The more screen time you have during meals, the more calories you eat. During our 28 day challenge, really focus on changing your environment.

 Substantial medical evidence suggests some fascinating links between sleep and weight. That’s because lack of sleep causes levels of ghrelin, a chemical that is produced in the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates hunger, to rise, which in turn stimulates your appetite. Make sleep a priority. Getting 6-9 hours of sleep per night is optimum for weight loss.

 It is really hard to lose weight if you continue to eat sugar and starchy carbohydrates (breads, rice, pasta, crackers, cookies, cakes, muffins, etc.) Do you know that grain-based desserts are the number one source of calories for our children? We are truly backwards. Fortunately, you get a nice fix with the shake flavors and the delicious bars included in this kit.  

Research has shown that eating small, frequent meals causes us to consume fewer total calories in a day, which helps with weight loss. In fact, a 2005 study showed that the degree of obesity decreased with increased number of meals. It also helps to increase our metabolism. Eating every three hours helps keep blood-sugar levels stable which decreases hunger, and makes you more energetic and alert throughout the day.