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90-Day Body: Week 3

1/18/2016

It is now WEEK 3 of Zen Project 8!

Some of you may be now starting your detox, some of you may be starting your Ignite phase and some of you may be on week 2 of Ignite.

Which ever stage of Zen Project 8 you are tackling this week , be sure to follow the respective Guide for the stage, so that you make sure you consume the right foods based on the stage you are at.

Here are some friendly tips to ensure you get through your week right!

1) Be sure to drink lots of water.

2) Pre-plan your meals so you reduce the risk of buying the wrong foods when out and about on the go !

3) If you are on Ignite......keep a protein bar to hand, especially when you are on the go ! We would rather you have a protein bar than skip a meal !! Remember PFC (protein / carb/fat ) every 3 hrs !
If you mess up on a meal or skip a meal, don’t sweat about it.....just get back on track RIGHT AWAY and keep moving forward !

3) Take you Zen shape capsule approximately 30 mins before your mid morning and mid afternoon shake / snack.

4) You are allowed to use Zen Fit for Ignite phase if you so desire. If you plan to start using it .....this should be taken with your Zen Shape capsules approximately 30 mins prior to your mid morning and mid afternoon shake / snack.

5) Zen Project 8 is not a starvation diet. If you are hungry before your 3 hr eating time ........just EAT ! :) .....and then eat again 3 hrs after !

6) On Ignite ....you will notice there are 2 days where you have to do DOUBLE TIME ! Yes ! 60 mins of work out - The strength /cardio combination.
Be sure to do your strength training FIRST ! followed by your cardio. This arrangement makes you burn fat better!

Please don’t be overwhelmed by the workout calendar.
This program is for YOU! If you are coming from doing no exercise before this program....start small and work your way up . Remember to improve a little every day and week.
Eg: Do 15 - 20 mins of exercise 3 days a week.

The following week start to do 20 - 30 mins, 3 times a week and gradually increase the number of days and your workout time as you progress and your body allows.

7) Be sure to tune into the Weekly coaching call with Mark Mc Donald and Cassiah Jay at 9 pm EST.
Also plug into and Zen Project 8 and Team ELITE Zen Fitness FB community for support and tips !

Have an AWESOME WEEK !

POST AUTHOR ... Jamie Lee St. John, Pearl Executive

As always, we'd love to hear from you .... so post your comments and questions below or on our Facebook page.

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90-Day Body: Strength Training

1/11/2016

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It's time for a talk about Strength Training !

As we begin Ignite phase……we will be expected to incorporate Strength training into our workout regimen.

Many of you may be wandering what really IS strength training and how will it be of benefit to you !

Strength training is one of the MOST effective ways to help your body burn fat and build lean muscle.
It is the use of resistance to induce a muscular contraction that will help to build strength, as well as the size of the skeletal muscle.

So now that you have that part covered, let's dive into a couple of important reasons you should be doing your strength training.

It helps to increase your muscle tone, thus helping to make you feel more confident in the way you look and feel!
It has a great 'after burn' effect . What do I mean by that? …….basically your body has to use a lot of energy AFTER your workout to return your body to its normal state, and that helps to boost your metabolism long after you have finished your workout ! Who wouldn't want THAT cool benefit?
It helps to increase your resting metabolic rate which is the amount of energy that your body uses in a rested/ relaxed state.You are probably wandering how on earth is THAT possible ! Well…….that is because your body burns more calories trying to maintain lean muscle mass, than is does trying to maintain fat ! Ie:The more lean muscle you have ….the more calories your body burns just maintaining itself ! It's like your body thinks it is working out even when it isn't . How cool is THAT !
Strength training helps to prevent diseases such as those related to blood pressure, cholesterol , glucose regulation …..just to name a few!
Strength training helps to decrease muscle waisting in older folks which helps them to be more independent and live a longer more active life !

So now that you have a better idea of the benefits of strength training, be sure to do it TWICE a week as scheduled on your Ignite workout calendar !

If you are not sure what exercises will help you achieve this type of training….check out this great link that shows you videos on common exercises, and how to do them safely using your own body weight, or very basic workout equipment you may already have at home or can buy for reasonable prices !

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046031

Most importantly …….HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE PROCESS !!

Post Author ... Jamie Lee St. John, Pearl Executive

As always, we'd love to hear from you .... so post your comments and questions below or on our Facebook page.

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90-Day Body: Week 2

1/10/2016

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You made it through detox week ! Awesome job! Your body is now primed to be the ultimate fat burning machine during Ignite !

Here is how to put yourself in position to win as we enter INGITE PHASE this week.

Download your IGNITE manual. CLICK HERE
Tune into the weekly coaching call with Mark McDonald and Cassiah Jay at 9 pm EST.
- Use this link: http://hangouts.zenproject8.com/week2/
- Or this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKHrluNzqn8
Participate and plug in to the Zen Project 8 and Team ELITE Zen Fitness FB community for support, recipes and tips.
Review guide and note foods added for IGNITE phase.
- Remember…..if it is not on the list….you can't have it!
Get your shopping done early and prepare you food in advance. Preparation will be KEY to succeeding through the phases.
Remember to drink a lot of water.
- 2-3 Liters for women
- 3-4 Liters for men
Print out your IGNITE workout calendar (CLICK HERE). Document your start weight and measurements for the beginning of IGNITE phase.

Have an amazing IGNITE week !

Post Author ... Jamie Lee St. John, Pearl Executive

As always, we'd love to hear from you .... so post your comments and questions below or on our Facebook page.

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90-Day Body: Week 1

1/3/2016

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THE NEXT 90-DAYS ARE ABOUT TAKING OUR BODIES TO ANOTHER LEVEL OF HEALTH & FITNESS.

... and it starts with Detox. The Detox phase is where you will be cutting the bloat , cleaning out the digestive system and priming your body to be a highly efficient fat burning machine !

GET OFF TO A GREAT START BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

Download the Phase 1 Detox Guide
Join Team ELITE Zen Fitness FB group and Zen Project 8 FB group
Document your Before and After photos and take your starting measurement and carefully document.
Review the foods to avoid and the foods to use and make your shopping list so you can stock up on the right foods!
Remove ' foods to avoid' from your fridge and pantry to reduce the chances of self sabotage during detox.
Sit down, plan and prepare your meals so that your meals will be ready for a few days at a time, and you will reduce your chances of eating the wrong foods when out.
Remember to walk with a water bottle so that you can keep up with the required daily quantities, and reduce chances of drinking unhealthy drinks or eating unhealthy snacks.

CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE PHASE 1 DETOX GUIDE

BIG EVENT:
ZEN PROJECT 8 PILOT LAUNCH WEBCAST
Watch LIVE on Google Hangout - Monday, January 4 @ 9:00 PM ET, ZEN Project 8 Beta Launch.

Hosted by: Cassiah Jay
Featuring: Mark Macdonald, Zen Brand Ambassador
with Special Guest: Scott A. Lewis, Jeunesse Chief Visionary Officer

Learn more about the ZEN Project 8 initiative, an eight-week program that targets weight loss using our revolutionary ZEN BODI products. find out how to get started, where to plug in, and how to be successful in the New Year. Watch @ http://hangouts.zenproject8.com/launch/

Post Author ... Jamie Lee St. John, Pearl Executive

As always, we'd love to hear from you .... so post your comments and questions below or on our Facebook page.

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