Your current body chemistry may be affecting your ability to lose weight.

This is incredibly common with the majority of people out there not even knowing how to test their body chemistry.

Testing this chemistry plays a key role in the success of the Living Lean program. So much so, that we have you testing your body chemistry daily.

So what does this process involve and what am I aiming to achieve to end the weight loss frustration experienced by all of us at some stage?

To fully grasp the Living Lean philosophy and understand this process you must first comprehend and appreciate the pH scale.

pH is a term that measures acidity or alkalinity of water soluble substances (pH stands for ‘potential of Hydrogen’).

A pH  value is represented on a scale that runs from 1 to 14, with 7 as the middle neutral point. The human body however has a neutral pH of 7.365.

Values below 7 indicate acidity. Acidity levels increase as the number decreases with 1 being the most acidic.

Values above 7 indicate alkalinity. Alkalinity levels increase as the number increases with 14 being the most alkaline. 

This scale, however, is not a linear scale like a centimetre or inch scale (in which two adjacent values have the same difference). It is a logarithmic scale in which two adjacent values increase or decrease by a factor of 10. For example, a pH of 3 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 4, and one hundred times more acidic than a pH of 5. Similarly, a pH of 9 is ten times more alkaline than a pH of 8, and one hundred times more alkaline than a pH of 7.

The ph scale is seen below.

0                                                                                        7.365                                                                                14

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Acidic                                                                                                                                                                          Alkaline

The human body maintains correct pH of the blood (between 7.35 and 7.45) at all times, via homeostasis. Homeostasis is the tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within its internal environment, even when faced with external changes.

This process however, is stressful for the body’s systems when in an acidic environment is maintained. The body produces buffers (salts) that are drawn from cells and bones in an effort to combat the acidic state. This homeostasis process whist living an acidic lifestyle constantly places pressure on the body to balance the pH of the blood and is therefore creating never-ending stress on the internal workings of our body systems.

It is a different story within the cells however. Urine tests (as used by Living Lean) show clearly the changes in alkalinity caused by diet and lifestyle.

The pH scale in relation to the cells, plays a very important role in achieving results on the Living Lean program. To ensure success you will be required to keep your body’s pH level (of the cells) above 7.365.

Why?

Doing this ensures that the body cells are in an alkaline state and not an acidic one, meaning the body is not being stressed to keep the blood alkalinity within the pre-set range (7.35-7.45), as outlined above.

Testing your pH is as simple as visiting the bathroom. Urinating on litmus paper on your first visit to the bathroom each day will provide an accurate reading of your pH level.

When conducting the test the litmus paper will change colour. Compare the colour of the wet paper to the scale found in the packaging. This will give you an accurate reading of your pH level.

Click here to have a pH test strip delivered to your door.

The Living Lean program requires you to check your pH on a daily basis. This will provide continual feedback on whether you are in a healthy, fat burning (alkaline) state or an unhealthy fat storing (acidic) state.

Be sure to check your pH level prior to starting the program. Write the results down as a reference to look back on when you have achieved your detox and weight loss goal.

Remember that your pH reading is your guide to achieving rapid weight loss.

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Alkalising your body is a hot topic at the moment.

Whilst for many people the word ‘Alkaline’ is relatively new and on-trend in 2015, celebrities including Anthony Robbins and Elle McPherson have been strong advocates of this health based lifestyle for many years.

Elle McPherson has even stated that she carries pH strips (urine strips) with her 24/7. (It is nice to know that I am in good company).

With this in mind, I think it only fitting that we outline some of the reasons why Anthony and Elle alkaline their body and strongly campaign for this healthy lifestyle.

Health Benefit 1 – Achieve Your Ideal Bodyweight.

When you achieve an alkaline state, your body will naturally find its ideal body weight. Simply carrying a few extra kilograms, being overweight or obese is a direct result of high amounts of acid found within the body.

Acid, when found in the body, gets stored inside of a fat cell. This process is similar to a sponge absorbing water. This swelling of fat cells is an indicator as to why the majority of society have some sort of weight problem, whether it is losing the last few kilograms after being on a diet, to losing the spare tyre or beer belly to being grossly over-weight.

Health Benefit 2 – Achieve Mental Clarity.

When we have an alkaline body our mental clarity is enhanced due lower levels of toxicity and to the increased oxygen our brain is receiving.

Health Benefit 3 – Increased Energy Levels.

As the body no longer has to work as hard to regulate blood pH levels, you will essentially achieve an improvement in the oxygenation of the blood which will have you jumping out of your skin and see a vast improvement in energy levels.

Health Benefit 4 – Skin Health Will Improve.

Chlorophyll and Chlorella (active ingredient in most greens and found in abundance in the Living Lean program) have a structure similar to that of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is what transports oxygen through the body making stronger blood and stronger body cells. Is it any wonder that Elle McPherson loves the alkaline way of life?

Health Benefit 5 – Maximum Muscle Mass Will Be Achieved

When we are in an alkaline state we are constantly duplicating healthy body cells. Water passes through the cell wall and assists in the replication of body cells. Those looking to increase muscle mass will experience greater gains taking the alkaline approach rather than using the traditional method of foreign muscle enhancers such as protein powders.

Also consider that animal protein has the by-product of acid, so whilst individuals consuming animal protein for muscle acquisition may achieve some gains, they will never strip body fat to give them the sculptured and defined look they are after.

Health Benefit 6 – Less Likely To Become Sick.

The more alkaline you become, the less likely you are to get sick. At the upper end of the pH scale (8.5 -14) you will be replicating healthy body cells which will allow salts to stay in cells and bones and limit the chances of contracting both minor and major illnesses.

Health Benefit 7 – Look and Feel Years Younger.

Whilst not technically a health benefit, you will look and feel years younger. This is mainly due to the oxygenation of the body cells and is a direct result of the body not being under constant stress continually trying to regulate blood pH. The more acid within our system the harder the body must work to regulate blood pH which is what gives us the feelings of lethargy, fatigue and general poor health.

Remember that any changes you can make to limit acid levels within your body will be of benefit.

A former super model like Elle McPherson and a smart looking guy like Anthony Robbins can see the benefits in this lifestyle. They both put a large part of their ongoing success to this lifestyle.

It’s time we followed their lead.

If you haven’t yet heard of Living Lean,  you are in for a real treat.

Living Lean is a detox and weight loss program that achieves rapid results in as little as 5 days. Check out these testimonials for proof of our success …

Day 0                             Day 14

“I was sceptical to begin with but once I started and saw the weight virtually fall off me I knew everything I had learnt on the Living Lean program is 100% accurate. I have had so many people commenting on my appearance and new look. I only wish I had found this 10 years earlier.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Glenn 51 years lost 6.9 kgs in 14 days*

“I have tried every diet on the market and nothing comes close to the fast and effective results achieved on this program. This is cutting edge research and something you simply MUST do! I have never felt healthier or looked better.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Craig 33 years lost 8.2 kgs in 14 days* 

“Living Lean is an achievable lifestyle that gives you fast effective results. I lost 9 kgs in 10 days and gained energy, confidence and a new passion for life. Making yourself healthy has never been so easy.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Danielle 34 years lost 9 kgs in 10 days*

“Wow. What can I say about a program that is easy to follow and encourages real, healthy eating? Being 56 kilograms and someone who had attempted every diet imaginable over the past 30 years from the ‘Soup Diet’ to the ‘Atkins Diet’ to the ‘Low Carb High Protein Diet’ I feel I am well qualified to give true perspective on this so called weight loss phenomenon. I can sum it up by using one simple phrase….just do it. The results I have achieved on this program far exceed anything else I have done on any other program in not only total weight lost but the speed at which it occurs. Again, don’t hesitate, just do it.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Vivianne 59 years lost 5.2 kgs in 7 days* 

Damien 42 years lost 12.1 kgs in 14 days*

Jane 36 years lost 8.2 kgs in 11 days*

Ben 34 years lost 7.5 kgs in 11 days*

Stephen 49 years lost 7.6 kg in 11 days*

Madelyn 47 years lost 5.1 kgs in 7 days*

Kim 46 years lost 7.3 kgs in 14 days*

Rowan 38 years  lost 7.9 kgs in 12 days*

Julian 34 years lost 13.8 kgs in 14 days*

Shayne, 39 years lost 8.1 kgs in 14 days*

Bridget, 42 years lost 8.4 kgs in 16 days*

Based on the acid/alkaline principle, Living Lean is the rapid weight loss program taking Australia by storm.

Researched and designed by Australia’s premier health and fitness expert Ben Sammut, the program’s primary aim is to improve the cellular health of the human body. Once cellular health has been improved, the body will rapidly dispose of any stored or unwanted body fat.

That’s right, what takes other weight loss products months to achieve, Living Lean attains in days.

Additional benefits resulting from an improvement in cellular health can include the regulation of hormonal imbalances, reduced levels of fatigue, improved skin health and a reduction in the risk of many common diseases.

Suitable for men & women of all ages the specially formulated Living Lean Program will have you consuming high quality natural food to improve body chemistry and ensure safe yet rapid weight loss.

This ground-breaking program has helped countless people exceed their weight loss goals and ensure people look and feel their best.

So is you body chemistry stopping you from losing weight?

Visit our website at www.livinglean.net.au for more information.

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It is the age old question….which protein is better for us, plant or animal?

Lets have a look at this in a little more detail.

Protein found in the flesh of animals is in higher portions than that of plant sources of equal quantities.

For example, it would take two cups of lentils to provide the same amount of protein as found in 100 grams of chicken breast.

However, a ‘well rounded’ plant based diet should consist of many different sources containing protein: veggies, grains, tofu, beans, nuts, nut butter, soy milk, brown rice.

Therefore it is difficult to compare the one specific plant based item to an animal source as we have in the example.

However as far as calories, saturated fat and cholesterol  go, plant based proteins are by far superior to animal based protein, as there are little, if any, saturated fat and cholesterol found in plant matter.

Animal protein also has the health-damaging, bi-product being acid.

High levels of acid in our body system leads to conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and cancer.

For a lean, healthy, athletic physique, plant based proteins provide all the required building blocks of the human body, but without the adverse health effects of an animal based protein diet.

So next time you are looking to add protein to your diet, do a little research before you make a purchase. I am sure you will be surprised with what you will find.

One of those ‘surprises’ is the best source of protein in the world, ‘hemp powder’. Sales of high quality hemp will sky-rocket once the Australian government lifts its ban on this item as the health benefits cannot be ignored. Unfortunately, Australia (and New Zealand) are little behind the rest of the world. Check out our blog on the ‘Benefits of Hemp’ or do a little research yourself.