Sexy Forever: How to Fight Fat After Forty (29 page)

These patches are a safe and natural way to increase the levels of glutathione in the blood. Glutathione, as you’ve read, is the body’s master antioxidant and is crucial to all stages of cellular detoxification. (You can use this patch together with the Appetite Control Patch to maximize your weight-loss
results.) I wear this patch most days of the week and feel strongly that it is my best defense against the toxic burden we face daily. These are available at
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; click on Lifewave.

Cleansing juice, weight loss powder, patches—so how do you put it all together in a program that works for you? As I have said, with the Sexy Forever plan you have the ability to customize a program to fit your needs. If you cannot afford any of these products, use the eating program alone. If you can swing it, I highly recommend starting on Day 1 and 2 with the cleansing maqui juice. That two-day fast will only require the purchase of one bottle of juice. It really gets things moving! I keep a second bottle and continue to drink 1 ounce per day. Then, every couple of months, I will order an extra bottle and do another 2-day juice fast as a little supercharger. Your choice. I also have had such great results with the weight loss powder. I have my glass of “natural science” before my two largest meals of the day. It just takes the edge off my appetite and activates digestion, fat burning, and metabolism. Imagine the results when you are following Sexy Forever, and supercharging with this scientifically proven, natural formula … extraordinary! If you can do it, I would take this product at least through the Level 1—Weight Loss Phase. I am on Level 2 and I still take it. As for the LifeWave patches, I wear the glutathione patch most days of the week for the detoxification benefits, and I add the SP6 patch as needed. Some people will choose the SP6 patch over the powder, because they can put it on and forget about it for the rest of the day. Me? I do it all!

In this section I will outline several more products to assist you in stacking the deck for success. Again, each of these lines was created to fill a need, and usually based upon requests from my readers.

When I asked you to give up sugar and artificial sweeteners, you begged me for a recommendation of what to use—this is how All Natural SomerSweet was born. When I told you to eat real food without chemicals and preservatives, you asked me to make mealtime easier—this is how the SUZANNE food line was created. When I educated you on the importance of taking vitamins and supplements to replace the vital essentials we are missing, you asked what I take—and this is how RestoreLife Formulas came to be. And when I told you about the toxic chemicals in your skin care and body care products, you asked what you could use instead—and now we have SUZANNE Organics.

None of these products is required for your success; however, they sure make your whole life a whole lot easier. They are all available at
SuzanneSomers.com
.

There are so many brands of vitamins and supplements available at health food, drug, and grocery stores, it can be quite overwhelming for consumers. Plus, the quality of the ingredients can be questionable from some manufacturers. I wanted to make sure the products you choose to take will actually provide you the potency and purity you need to create a positive effect on your health. I work with the highest-quality formulators who insist on only purchasing ingredients from the United States, Europe, and Japan. They have a dedicated scientific board keeping up on the latest, most cutting-edge information to ensure your health is a priority. These are the products I take myself.

It looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, bakes like sugar, and now it even measures cup for cup like sugar! All Natural SomerSweet replaces sugar in all your favorite recipes with a blend of 100 percent natural sweeteners you can feel good about using. With a clean, sweet taste, this low-glycemic-index sweetener has 2 grams of fiber per serving and is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth who is interested in the health benefits of a diet low in sugar.

If you are one of the millions who have enjoyed my Somersize books, you know there are hundreds of recipes calling for my original SomerSweet, which was five times sweeter than sugar. All Natural SomerSweet has the same sweetness as sugar. To use it instead of original SomerSweet, follow the amounts listed for sugar (or simply take the amount called for original SomerSweet and multiply it by five). If the recipe calls for just SomerSweet, that refers to the original blend. Make sure you calculate the new ratio or your desserts will not be sweet enough.

Giving up sugar is no easy task when you first start the program. Once you give up the sugar and white flour, your cravings for sugar and carbohydrates will lessen because you stop that addictive roller coaster of insulin and blood sugar spikes and dives. To help you through the transition, I have a variety of wonderful dessert mixes (again, made with All Natural SomerSweet). Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse, Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Brownie Mix, and more! Some of these dessert mixes are Level 1 and some are Level 2, but all are better choices than a dessert made with sugar. Most of the recipes for these desserts (from scratch) are available in my previous books, and hundreds of recipes are available at
SexyForverPlan.com/book
, but I also provide these packaged products for convenience.

Again, these products are purely for your convenience. Between this book and my series of Somersize books, I have written hundreds of recipes. Anything you could possibly want to eat can be found in these books. For
those who don’t like to cook from scratch, these delicious products make mealtime a whole lot easier. I select only the highest-quality ingredients. You add the fresh ingredients, and the rest is done for you. My SUZANNE Sea Salt Rubs come in a variety of flavors and turn any piece of meat, poultry, or seafood into a perfectly seasoned entree with the flavors of the most exciting regions of the world. I use Tuscan and Herbs de Provence Sea Salt Rubs several times a week—they’re perfect for steaks, chicken, and pork chops. Try the Southwest version for a little kick—great on ribs! I also highly recommend my SUZANNE Simmer Sauces. These are amazing for easy meals in the slow cooker. You add the meat and vegetables and pour on the sauce, which has all the seasoned ingredients measured for you. Beef Bourguignon Simmer Sauce is made with Burgundy, thyme, garlic, olive oil—all the ingredients you would use if you were making it from scratch. Take a simple chuck roast and pour in half a jar of sauce, and in eight hours you have an unbelievably great meal! Try all the varieties for easy, delicious Level 1 meals.

Store-bought versions of these products can be filled with chemicals and preservatives. Usually you will find better options in the refrigerated section—or try these easy mixes and whip up your own in minutes! I have you add the fresh ingredients so I don’t have to add those nasty fillers and preservatives. I love the Green Goddess! Yum.

Seriously, these bars and shakes taste like candy bars and milkshakes, but they are made with the highest-quality whey protein (never soy protein) and sweetened with All Natural SomerSweet. These are great choices when you have a hard time finding a meal or snack that works with the program. When Aunt Betty is serving lasagna and you are on Level 1—Weight Loss, keep a bar with you so you don’t go hungry or blow it on sugar or white flour. And the protein shakes are so darn good—20 grams of protein per serving and low in sugar and carbohydrates. I love the Orange
Cream—tastes like a Creamsicle! Count these products as Protein, Healthy Fats, and 1 serving of Carbohydrates.

Once I removed toxins from my diet and household cleaners, I became acutely aware of the products I was continuing to rub on my face and body, all in the name of beauty! I had tried organic products before but had never received the antiaging benefits, so I would slip back to those chemical-based products. As I have said, skin is the largest organ of the body, and if we put toxins on our skin, you can only imagine what we are absorbing transdermally.

I worked with an incredible formulator to develop these products ranging from facial cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to sunless tanning serums, body lotions, and so much more. All are made with natural botanicals for incredible results, in nutrient-rich formulas that truly hydrate the skin. My skin feels better than it has in years. I am so impressed with these products and feel proud to have a line with such integrity and that provides such amazing results.

When you look through these pages, you will never guess these foods were designed to help you lose weight! The food is loaded with flavor and exciting seasonings to keep you on track. Real food, simply prepared, with the highest-quality ingredients is a gift of life. Use these recipes for breakfasts, soups, salads, starters, vegetables, poultry, meat, and seafood for your amazing and creative meals. And enjoy the fabulous desserts to feel indulged as you shed those pounds.

Each recipe indicates the food groups contained within, to help you as you plan out your meals. Many of the recipes are combinations of Protein, Vegetables, and Healthy Fats that can be combined with other recipes containing any or all of those food groups. You have so much variety and so few restrictions. It’s a simple, beautiful way to eat and lose weight.

If you see Carbohydrates in a recipe, remember to count them toward your three servings per day on the Detox Phase, or four servings per day on Level 1—Weight Loss. You will also see Insulin Trigger on recipes that include potatoes, corn, and so on. When you move to Level 2, your body will be able to handle these foods in moderation, so I have given you a handful of recipes for some of my favorites.

In addition, each recipe lists the appropriate phases so you know which recipes to enjoy while you are in Detox, Level 1, or Level 2. If a recipe lists
all three phases, it means you may have it during any one of the phases (according to the guidelines you learned about in the previous chapter). If a recipe only lists Level 1 and Level 2, you will not include it during Detox, and can look forward to it when you move to Level 1. Level 2 recipes are to be enjoyed when you reach your goal weight and are living the maintenance lifestyle.

Have fun creating amazing meals, nurturing your precious body, and improving your health and longevity, so you can be Sexy Forever!

ZUCCHINI AND GREEN TOMATO FRITTATA