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Weight problems had been the greatest enemy of majority. But let me inspire you with a story about discipline and strong determination over weight problems.

Cheshire Que had been battling weight problems over the years but thru my spa diet she was able to overcome the battle.

”I started to gain weight when I was 25 years old. I wasn’t eating much and no matter how much exercise I do, I kept gaining weight so I had my thyroid function tested and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

After a few months of medication, I started losing so much weight and it was drastic weight loss so I had to go to the doctor and this time I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.” she narrates.

Cheshire had to undergo radiation therapy and for 2 years her  hormones were crazy so she gain and lose weight rapidly.

It was a cycle which she had to break because she has to look and feel good especially that she’s into wellness.

“It wasn’t easy so I religiously took my thyroid hormone replacement which I need to take for the rest of my life, do some serious lifestyle modification which includes regular belly dancing and followed a low fat, high fiber, well-balanced diet which actually became the my spa diet” she adds.

From then she had to watch her portions and choose foods that are prepared with less fat and less sugar.

“It was relatively easy to eat like this the hardest part was to have regular physical activity because I’m not sporty and I don’t like to work out . I had to choose a type of exercise which I actually enjoy” shares Cheshire.

After 6 years, She stopped belly dancing and practiced ashtanga vinyasa yoga which helped a lot in reducing her visceral fat and increased her muscle mass.

Look at her now! Very Pretty and Gorgeous! 

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Healthy is the New Sexy

When it comes to diet, would you choose something restrictive and tiresome or healthy and balanced while letting you enjoy it on the long haul? The choice is yours.

Charm your way to a healthy and sexier you with this newest and practical approach into losing weight: My Spa Diet. Pioneered by lifestyle and weight management consultant /US registered dietitian Cheshire Que, RND, RN, RD, www.myspadiet.com is the first online weight management program in the country that emphasizes a customized diet plan fit for a person’s lifestyle. Collaborating with registered nutritionist-dietitians, it provides a holistic approach on personalized way to meet nutrition needs while losing weight. The diet plan includes life giving foods, teaches smart eating habits and applicable exercise guidelines that considers four phases, pretty much the same concept of a spa: cleansing, detoxifying, rejuvenating, and balance.

Suffering from hormonal imbalance and thyroid problems at 25, Cheshire herself experienced a drastic weight problem. “It was challenging and crazy phase for a dietitian like me”, says Cheshire. “However, I took it as an opportunity to do intensive research; take seminars here and abroad to efficiently create a diet program to restore my health and achieve a healthy weight range which I managed to maintain all these years,” she concludes.

My Spa Diet applies a full-throttle psychology of nutrition and considers social aspect in losing weight that is not drastic, easy to apply, and flavorful menu plan that embraces all food groups but low in fat and high in fiber and nutrients. “It disciplines the body on smart eating, including the importance of hydration in the diet”, Cheshire adds.

By simply subscribing at $11.99 or about P500.00 monthly at My Spa Diet, it teaches clients to incorporate practical tips for gradual and sustainable weight loss that curbs craving for high-fat and high-sugar foods. By assessing the health status and calculating the body mass index (BMI)of a person, the subscriber will be guided with the correct portion serving for four weeks with several menu options that is just enough for a person’s daily recommended caloric intake. What’s more, this online diet plan teaches the art of portion control while letting the patient enjoy a variety of food whether at home or at a swanky restaurant with friends. Another practical tool is the food wheel which shows a number of healthy and delicious food choices. Planning meals are made easier with the online grocery list. Tired of rye bread for breakfast? Then check out other healthy alternatives or foods with added benefit or functional foods. The result is simply an exciting eating habit that will make you lose weight and sustain it!

And while a proper meal is important, hydration is also a huge part of My Spa Diet. “Restoring and maintaining a healthy fluid balance prevents muscle breakdown and enhances metabolism to efficiently burn energy thus aids in losing weight. It also rejuvenates the skin and keeps a clean digestive track. Aside from these, healthier food versions are commingled with aromathera-tea, or simply enjoying a daily cup of tea. Known to reduce risks of heart diseases, cancer, and an “oxidative stress” buster, there’s no reason why someone shouldn’t have a cup per day. Part of Cheshire’s healthy eating advocacy is to regularly include fiber in the diet and shares this tip, “Fiber is your friend when you are trying to lose weight. While insoluble fiber cleans your gut, functional or soluble fiber helps lower your blood cholesterol and control your blood glucose level, that’s why the fiber counter is a valuable tool in the site”, Cheshire adds. “Remember, to fully benefit from its rich detoxifying) properties, eat whole grains, wheat bread, vegetables, and moderate amounts of whole fruits to increase fiber intake,” she recommends.

When the My Spa Diet team came up with this special menu plan, they also had in mind people who suffer from lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, cancer, kidney, liver diseases, and a host of eating disorders. “Feeling sexy is not only about a shapely figure, but being healthy inside out. That’s why we always encourage taking care of your body and it’s never too late to kick start an improved and healthier lifestyle”, Cheshire advices:

“You are what you eat”? Its cliche, but it’s true. Eating better will do the body a world of good. Invest on eating habits that nourish and rejuvenate the body, give energy and help prevent lifestyle related diseases. Losing weight and being sexy is a very welcome bonus, but it should be the benefit of snapping out chronic diseases that should always be the main goal. Needless to say, a healthy body is a sexy body.

To know more about My Spa Diet, contact lifestyle and weight management consultant/US registered dietitian Cheshire Que RND, RN, RD. For appointments, text or call 0916-2743944 or email [email protected]. Check out as well www.myspadiet.com