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To get lean, you need to eat the right kind of fat. Avoid saturated and trans fats (which are found in red meat, full-fat dairy products, and many packaged foods), and instead choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Here are some of the best sources of fat to help you reach your weight goal.

1. Fish. Fish like salmon, albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, and sardines contains beneficial amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Most experts agree that eating two servings of fatty fish per week is safe for people who are worried about mercury or other toxins. (Pregnant women should consult with their doctors about consuming fish.) If you don’t like fish, a quality supplement like Beachbody Core Omega-3™ will give you the benefits without the fishy taste. Read more…

Functions of Carbohydrates

There have been many discussions about the good and bad functions of carbohydrates. Most recently, some diets have recommended eliminating all carbohydrates from what you consume daily. Many food companies have bought into this and have introduced low-carb bread options. Perhaps, limiting your consumption of bad carbohydrates such as sugar from diet is a step towards a positive direction, but it shouldn’t go further than that. Eliminating fruits and whole grains from your diet can potentially deprive you of cancer fighting foods. Read more…

Beachbody Ultimate Reset Program

Exciting news from Beachbody®! The new Beachbody Ultimate Reset™ is now available for purchase.

What is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset?
It’s a comprehensive, no-starvation, inner body tune-up. In just 21 days, the Ultimate Reset can help you gently restore your body to its original “factory settings,” to help
you:

• Have more energy and greater focus*
• Experience better digestion and a more positive mood*
• Enable your body to function more efficiently*
• Help you lose weight*
• Improve your overall health.*

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