TIPS FOR TUESDAY: Gluten Sensitivity Self-Test & Diet Plan

Wow - as many as 20 million Americans could be affected by a gluten sensitivity and not even know it.  This fact led me to finding a great segment by Dr. Oz on Gluten Sensitivity and a way to find out if you might be experiencing a gluten sensitivity with this simple checklist.  Count all the symptoms that you experience on a regular, chronic basis.

How many of the following do you have? Check all that apply.

Digestive Symptoms 

• Frequent bloating or gas
• Diagnosed with IBS or acid reflux
• Daily diarrhea or chronic constipation
  
  

Neurologic & Skeletal Symptoms 

• Migraine or headaches
• Joint pains or aches
• Brain fog

Hormonal & Immune Symptoms

• Depression or anxiety
• Ongoing fatigue
• Chronic eczema or acne

Results

Four or more symptoms indicate that gluten may be impacting your health. But even one symptom, if severe and chronic, can be a sign of a gluten sensitivity. You may want to consult your doctor or try going gluten-free for 2-4 weeks.

Based on my own results, I am definitely gluten intolerant and have known this about myself for a while.  Because of this, eating clean and getting my nutrition under control has been a HIGH priority for me.

Dr. Oz recommends this diet plan, if you're interested in trying this - I'd recommend doing it for 7 days to see how you feel and if you see any changes.

Here is the plan below:

Day 1
Breakfast: Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit and Indian Spiced Cashews
Lunch: Asian Bean Salad with Tahini Dressing
Snack: Roasted Tomato and Garlic Spread
Dinner: Grilled Shrimp Brochettes and Quinoa Timbales with Roasted Peppers and Herbs

Day 2
Breakfast: UltraShake
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus UltraMind Road Mix
Lunch: White Beans on a Bed of Greens
Snack: Olive Tapenade and Raw Vegetables
Dinner: Wild Salmon with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and Lemon Asparagus

Day 3
Breakfast: Apple Walnut Amaranth
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Brazil Nut Bars
Lunch: Quinoa and Garbanzo Bean Salad
Snack: Artichoke Antipasto and Raw Veggies
Dinner: Moroccan Chicken with Cauliflower and Cashews

Day 4
Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit and Indian Spiced Cashews
Lunch: Roast Turkey Breast and Avocado Cream on a Bed of Greens
Snack: Lemony Hummus with Raw Veggies
Dinner: Coconut Dal with Steamed Broccoli and Brown Rice

Day 5
Breakfast: Peach Quinoa with Flax and Nuts
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Anytime Snack Mix
Lunch: Curried Waldorf Salad
Snack: Tahini with Flax Crackers
Dinner: Sesame-Crusted Sole with Baby Bok Choy and Wild Rice

Day 6
Breakfast: Hot Brown Rice, Nuts and Flax
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus UltraMind Road Mix
Lunch: Tarragon Chicken Salad
Snack: Avocado with Lemon
Dinner: Ratatouille

Day 7
Breakfast: Ratatouille Omelet
Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Brazil Nut Bars
Lunch: Lentil Salad
Snack: Dark Chocolate or Cocoa Nibs
Dinner: Balsamic-Marinated Tofu with Herbs and Sautéed Spinach

7 Day Shakeology & Clean Eating Group - COMING SOON!

I am SO excited.  My first group of 2015 is going to be my 7 Day Shakeology & Clean Eating Group starting Monday, January 19, 2015.

If you're looking for a way to jump-start your weight loss, increase your energy, improve your digestion and nutrition and work on better eating habits - this will be a GREAT group for you. :)

WHY?:
- It's only 7 days.  C'mon - you can do anything for 7 days!
- You'll be provided with a FREE meal plan - No meal planning guesswork!!!  :)
- Daily Accountability from me (your coach) and other members of the group.
- You'll get to sample #Shakeology instead of buying the 30 day package to see if you like it.  7 days worth!
- I will be posting information and tips to help motivate you and help you achieve your goals throughout the week.  I'll also be working with you one-on-one to help you get started.

TIME TO GET REAL:
It has been roughly a year now since I decided to commit to a Beachbody program, drink Shakeology daily, and all around just be a better and healthier person.  It was a very difficult road in the beginning - the battling of "inner demons" and negative thoughts about the way I looked and that I was never going to look "good enough".  The constant urge to eat something sweet and "eat my feelings" or "stress eating".  Yes - I've been there... But, I am here to tell you that there is hope.  I'm now 20 pounds lighter, am nothing but positive to MYSELF, and have been able to help others on their own journey as well.  If I wouldn't have had Beachbody or the support from my coach and other group challengers, I don't think I would have been as successful as I was.  No, I KNOW that I wouldn't have been as successful.

If you'll let me - I want to help YOU achieve the same results that I did (if not more!!) and this will be a great group to help you move towards that first step.

If you're interested in this group, please let me know soon and I'll send you further details.  I am only going to open this group up to 5 people MAX, as I want to dedicate my time and truly help those that are committed and interested in getting started one-on-one.  First come, first serve.

To get started, simply fill out this form so I can learn more about you and your reason for wanting to join this group: http://goo.gl/forms/HjUVD8HSQA

I look forward to helping you on your journey.

<3
Coach Melissa McKim
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coachmelissamckim@gmail.com