Optimizing Fat Loss with Ariix

1. Optimizing Fat Loss with Ariix Ray D. Strand, MD

2. DIET AND LIFESTYLERisk Factors for Chronic Disease Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease Atherosclerosis Hypertension Stroke Cancer Diabetes

3. WEIGHT CONTROL FACTS • 30% of Americans are trying to lose weight. Another 30% are trying to maintain weight. • Americans spend $30 Billion per year on diets and weight control plans. • Two-thirds who lose weight on diets gain it back within 1 year. • 98% of diets fail within 2 years

4. WHY DIETS DON’T WORK • Short-term solution for a long-term problem. • Majority of diets are imbalanced and not healthy diets (Ornish, Atkins) • All Fad Diets end up in failure • Diets do not tackle the core issue of insulin resistance.

5. METABOLIC SYNDROME (X)Pre-Diabetes Central obesity High blood pressure Low HDL and elevated VLDL cholesterol Elevated triglycerides Increased risk of heart disease and diabetes

6. METABOLIC SYNDROME: A Modern Epidemic • 25% of all adults in the US and Canada have metabolic syndrome (Ford—JAMA) • CDC projected that 33% of the children born today in the US will become diabetic—nearly 50% of the Blacks and Hispanics • 45% of diabetes in children today is Type 2 or the adult-onset type of diabetes

7. Simple Sugar VSComplex Carbohydrates 1901: Theory regarding how fast sugars are absorbed. 1981: Dr. David Jenkins Challenged conventional wisdom and actually put this theory to the test. He developed the concept called Glycemic Index.

8. Glucose Sweet Cherries Glycemic Index 22

9. Glycemic Index Glycemic Index Values of Representative Foods • Glucose 100 • Baked Potato 85 • Corn Flakes 84 • Whole Wheat Bread 71 • Table Sugar 61 • Peach 28 • Sweet Cherries 22 • Black Beans 20

10. High-Glycemic Carbohydrates • 85 to 90% of the Carbohydrates adults and children are consuming in the US and Canada today are highly processed and high-glycemic • Foods like bread, cereals, rice, and potatoes actually spike your blood sugar faster than if you were eating straight table sugar

11. High Glycemic Low Glycemic Blood Glucose (mg/dl) meal meal Time (hrs) THE HIGH-GLYCEMIC ROLLER COASTER

12. HIGH-GLYCEMIC MEALS PROMOTE FOOD CRAVINGS • Children given a high-glycemic meal ate 80% more calories than children given a low-glycemic meal—Ludwig

15. Insulin Resistance Leads to Diabetes

16. Calorie is no Longer a Calorie • “Tip Over” into an abnormal metabolic state • Muscle becomes insulin insensitive first • Many calories are diverted to the fat cells of the abdomen • You have high insulin levels—your storage hormone • Hold on to fat like a sponge holds on to water • Resistance to Weight Loss

17. Healthy for Life Programa Behavioral Modification Programwww.HealthConceptsInt.com • A Four-Part, Comprehensive Lifestyle Program (not just a diet) • 1. Healthy Diet - one that does not spike blood sugar • 2. Ariix Slenderiix plus Exceler8 • 3. Modest Exercise • 4. Ariix Optimals

18. High Glycemic Low Glycemic Blood Glucose (mg/dl) meal meal Time (hrs) Low-Glycemic Response

19. Exercise Program • Build up to 30 minutes of modest aerobic activity 5 days per week • Brisk Walking, bike riding, swimming, hiking, tennis, etc. • Aerobic Activity is key to improving insulin sensitivity. • The Only thing that the body cannot handle is Inactivity.

20. Cellular Nutrition Optimal levels of Micronutrients improves insulin resistance—Ariix’s Optimals • Chromium • Vanadium • Magnesium • Selenium • Vitamin E • Vitamin C

21. Slenderiix and Exceler8 • Slenderiix is a homeopathic drug that contains 10 different homeopathic ingredients • 5 homeopathic ingredients increase fat release from your fat cells (fat loss). • 3 suppress your appetite • 2 increase your metabolism • Exceler8 contains high doses of vitamin B12 for increased energy and metabolism

22. Keys to Success • Do not change any eating habits for the first two days • Limit your caloric intake to 1250 calories per day or less • Drink plenty of purified water (Puritii Water Bottle)—6 to 8 bottles or glasses daily • Ariix Optimals • PureNourish meal replacements • Modest aerobic exercise 30 minutes 5X/week • Avoid all breads, flour, rice, cereals, potatoes, and sugar

23. Healthy for Life Programwww.HealthConceptsInt.com The Healthy for Life Program is complete and does all of the work—Behavioral Modification • Evaluate • Educate • Motivate • Hold Accountable • Document

24. Ariix’s Exceler8 Phase 1 Slenderiix 10 to 15 drops 20 to 30 minutes prior to meals three times daily. Exceler8 15 drops 20 to 30 minutes prior to meals three times daily PureNourish 2 scoops in water, almond milk, or coconut milk along with some frozen fruit twice daily as meal replacements. Ariix’s Optimals as recommended on the bottles Walk briskly for 30 minutes five times per week. Drink 6 to 8 large glasses of purified water Avoid all Breads, Flour, Rice, Cereals, Potatoes, Pasta, and Sugar

25. Health Benefits of Ariix’s Weight Management System • Reverses Glycemic Stress • Improves Carbohydrate Cravings • Improves Insulin Sensitivity • Allows you to establish your healthy weight

26. Ariix’s Weight Management Systemis NOT a Diet but a Lifestyle Weight Loss is Great; however, keeping it off is Priceless.

28. All Ariix Members receive 1 FREE month access to Dr. Strand’s Healthy for Life Program at www.HealthConceptsInt.com/ariix .