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AIM SlimMetrixSmoothie and Booster**AIM S-Metrix™ Smoothie and Advance in Canada Lifestyle HealthLifestyle has a direct impact on the overall quality of our lives. Our lifestyle choices also affect others around us and the environment in which we live. We are truly healthy when our bodies are healthy and when we have a positive effect on others and on the environment we inhabit. Taking responsibility for all aspects of our lives is a full-time jobóbut the rewards are great. Overweight and obesity are very much problems revolving around lifestyle. The AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and booster help you manage your weight naturally. 
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The AIM SlimMetrix productsThe two AIM SlimMetrix products were designed to target important but often neglected aspects of weight loss: Getting adequate fiber and protein, boosting metabolism, supporting blood sugar, and targeting body composition. Although they are best used together and in conjunction with the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership, they can also be used on their own. The smoothie in particular can be used to complement your meals, or even as a filling ìsnack.î The AIM SlimMetrix smoothieThe AIM SlimMetrix smoothie combines up to 12 grams of fiber, up to 8 grams of vegetable protein, and ‡ cup of blueberries for a product that helps balance blood sugar levels, increase energy, and manage weightóand it tastes great! FiberNorth Americans consume only about 10 to 15 grams of fiber per day while most health practitioners recommend between 20 and 35 grams per day. Letís look at why fiber is important in weight loss. First of all, fiber gives you a feeling of fullness, so you are apt to eat less. But it does much more. Foods high in fiber have fewer calories than those that are low in fiber. A slice of white bread, for example, contains 63 calories while a slice of whole-wheat bread contains 56. White rice has 92 calories per gram while brown rice has only 86. Although this may seem like only a small difference, in weight loss, numbers add up. If you eat bread and rice every day but eat the darker varieties that contain fewer calories, over a year, you would consume 4,700 fewer caloriesóthatís more than a pound fewer calories. Fiber may also help with weight loss because it ìpushesî calories out of the digestive tract before they are absorbed in the body. When eating a typical, modern, low-fiber diet, the average person absorbs some 93 percent of the calories in the foods they eat. By increasing the amount of fiber you eat, especially through fruits and vegetables, the rate by which calories are absorbed drops to some 91 percent. And, if you switch to whole-wheat bread and add other grain products, the rate drops to 88 percent. Again, a small number. But, consider this: For a woman eating 1,800 calories per day, a two percent reduction in calorie absorption (from 93 to 91 percent) translates into a loss of almost four pounds per year. A five percent reduction (from 93 to 88 percent) would be a loss of nine pounds per year! Fiber also contributes indirectly to weight loss. It helps clean the digestive tract and rid the body of toxins. This helps ìtuneî the body for the better foods and supplements you will use as part of the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership. Fiber also plays an important role in blood sugar (glucose) levels. Fiber slows the digestive process and because of this, the carbohydrates we eat are converted less quickly to blood sugar. This results in a steadier rise in blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are steady, we use the energy produced more efficiently and there is less left to be turned into fat. We also do not feel as hungry. (For more on blood sugar, see the ìBlood sugar and body compositionî section in this data sheet.) ProteinAlthough protein is not considered of primary importance in many weight management programs, it does play an important role. Protein forms muscle, and muscle is the bodyís premier fat burner. Simply put, the more muscle we have, the easier it is for us to burn fat. Adding more protein to your diet, combined with performing strength exercises, can help you build the muscle you need to help burn fat. Most North Americans get their protein from meat. However, this can be a red light for weight loss because of the amount of fat meat contains. One of the keys to weight loss, then, is to cut down on the amount of meat we eat. Incorporating the regular AIM SlimMetrix smoothie into your diet is the ideal way to make up for loss in protein from meat as it contains eight grams of protein per servingó16 percent of the U.S. governmentís Recommended Daily Allowance. Oligosaccharides and fructanThe AIM SlimMetrix smoothie contains a special blend of oligosaccharides and fructan, which are interrelated types of fiber and prebioticsóthis is the ìfoodî that our ìgood bacteriaî consume. These fibers pass through the digestive tract into the large intestine where they are digested by the resident good bacteria, and in doing so, help restore our bacteria balance (which can also indirectly aid in metabolism, digestion, and elimination). They also provide sweetness without increasing blood sugar levels. This may also curb cravings for sweet snacks. (For more information on the benefits of prebiotics and good bacteria, see the AIM FloraFood™ product data sheet.) The AIM SlimMetrix smoothieThe AIM SlimMetrix smoothie comes in two formulas: regular protein and low protein. The regular-protein smoothie contains eight grams of protein per serving, while the low-protein smoothie contains two grams of protein per serving. We recommend starting with the regular-protein smoothie for your weight management needs and switching to the low-protein smoothie for maintenance. As well, those who continue to eat meat products and continue to consume higher amounts of protein should use the low-protein smoothie. The protein in the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie is derived from soy protein isolate. It contains all the essential amino acids and most of the nonessential amino acids that the body needs. The body is able to digest 97 percent of this protein for direct use in muscle building and strengthening. The regular-protein AIM SlimMetrix smoothie contains the following amino acids: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and valine. The AIM SlimMetrix boosterTo lose weight, you must burn energy, and to burn energy, you need a healthy metabolism. The AIM SlimMetrix booster combines the amino acid L-tyrosine, a propriety herbal formula, and the minerals chromium and manganese to accelerate your metabolism. The booster targets metabolism, blood sugar, and body compositionóthree keys to weight management. The Canadian formulaóAIM S-Metrix™ Advanceódoes not contain L-tyrosine. The thyroid and metabolismThe thyroid glandóa small butterfly-shaped gland located just below the Adamís appleóplays an important role in weight management. This centers on its role in metabolism. The thyroid gland releases hormones called triodothyronine and thyroxin. Thyroxin plays a vital role in regulating the bodyís overall metabolism. If the thyroid gland releases inadequate amounts of thyroxin, the basal metabolismóthe minimum amount of energy needed to breathe, digest food, and so onóslows. If this slowing is severe enough, it is known as hypothyroidism. A person with hypothyroidism burns fewer calories, which makes it difficult for them to expend more calories than they consume. This can make it extremely difficult to lose weight. The thyroid and hypothyroidism are often overlooked in weight-loss because the symptoms of a poorly functioning thyroid and lower basal metabolismóalways feeling cold, feeling rundown and weak, having dry skin, gaining weight, and experiencing depressionómimic other concerns, or are just chalked up to ìthe aging process.î As many as 5 to 13 million Americans may suffer with hypothyroidism, and the problem is more prevalent in women; up to 10 percent of women have it, and possibly one in five women has some degree of it. Therefore, for weight management to be successful, it is important to maintain a healthy thyroid. Testing your thyroidYour doctor can test you for an underachieving thyroid; however, you can also accurately test it yourself. This is done through the Barnes Basal Temperature test. In this test, you take your temperature immediately upon waking in the morning. Before getting out of bed, place a thermometer in your armpit for ten minutes. Perform the test two days in a row. Premenopausal women should take the test when not menstruating or on the second or third day of the menstrual cycle. If your temperature is 97.8-98.2 ƒF (36.5-36.7 ƒC), your thyroid function is probably normal. If it is below 97.8 ƒF (36.5 ƒC), there is a chance that you are hypothyroid, especially if you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms. Maintaining the thyroidDiet and supplements may help maintain thyroid health. In the case of hypothyroidism, getting adequate amounts of vitamin A is important. In Vitamins in Endocrine Metabolism, Isobel Jennings of University College, University of Cambridge, cites studies in which animals that did not receive enough vitamin A were limited in their ability to produce thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Without enough of this hormone, the thyroid gland cannot function as well as it should. A deficiency in vitamin A also means that the thyroid gland cannot absorb iodine properly, so the thyroid secretes too little thyroxin. The vitamins B2, B6, and B3 also affect the thyroid. A deficiency in B2 can reduce the amount of thyroxin the thyroid produces, a deficiency in B6 can reduce thyroid function by decreasing the conversion of iodine into thyroxin, and a deficiency in B3 can reduce the overall efficiency of the thyroid. Less ìmainstreamî care for the thyroid includes supplementing with the amino acid tyrosine, which is used by the thyroid to produce thyroxin, and using herbs. Although there has been little clinical research on herbs and the thyroid, herbs have a long history of use in supporting the metabolic rate, largely because of their nutritive capabilities and because they contain iodine. The herbs in the AIM SlimMetrix boosterís proprietary herbal formula are Irish moss, parsley, kelp, gentain, watercress, and capsicum. Blood sugar and body compositionThe minerals chromium and manganese in the AIM SlimMetrix booster add to overall weight management support. Both of these minerals help stabilize blood sugar levels, a key to weight loss. They do this by binding to cells and increasing their sensitivity to insulin. This helps the cells take in blood sugar, which, in turn, promotes stable blood sugar levels and reduces the production of fat from the excess blood sugar. This blood sugar-stabilizing effect may also help reduce the desire to eat. Chromium has been studied for its effect on body composition; that is, the ratio of fat to muscle. In the abstract of one study (Int J Bios Med Res 11 (1989): 163-180), the results of two studies are summarized. In both studies, fat-free mass was gained. The June 1998 issue of Current Therapeutic Research reports that in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study, 122 moderately overweight individuals took chromium and showed an average loss of 6.2 pounds of body fat compared to only 3.4 pounds in those in the placebo group. This supports an earlier report in the same magazine that noted that ìThese data suggest that supplementation with chromium picolinate can lead to significant improvements in body composition when a BCI [body composition index] is used as the outcome criterion that represents a sum of the net gains in nonfat mass added to the sum of the net losses of body fat.î (Current Therapeutic Research 57, no. 10 (October 1996): 747-765) You can see, then, that the AIM SlimMetrix booster is a valuable component of the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership. When used together with the smoothie, you have two products that target your weight management needs. How to use the AIM SlimMetrix productsSmoothie
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Q & AWho should use the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and AIM SlimMetrix booster?Anyone who is using the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership or is interested in losing weight should use the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and AIM SlimMetrix booster. Anyone looking for a way to get additional protein and fiber into their diet should consider using the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie. Is there anyone who should not use the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and AIM SlimMetrix booster?Pregnant or nursing women should not be attempting to lose weight and should not use either product. Those with a hyperactive thyroid should not use the booster. Children may use the smoothie but should not use the booster. May I take the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and AIM SlimMetrix booster with other supplements or medications?Yes, you may. However, AIM GlucoChrom™ (in AIMís Glucose Management Program) and the AIM SlimMetrix booster are both chromium-based products. You need only take one or the other. Are there any side effects?We know of no significant side effects for either product. If you have consumed minimal fiber in the past, the amount of fiber in the AIM SlimMetrix smoothie may result in flatulence and irregular bowel movements. If this is the case, start with smaller servings and gradually increase them. Using the AIM SlimMetrix products in the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership.The AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership does not dictate a calorie-by-calorie diet or a minute-by-minute exercise regime. Instead, it provides broad guidelines for you to interpret as you feel best. This results in a program that is truly for youóone with which you are comfortable and to which you will stick. The following schedule outlines one way to follow the program. We recommend that you eat meals that are high in fiber, grains, and complex carbohydrates, and low in fats and simple carbohydrates. For your snacks, eat nuts or fruits. For more detail on food choices and the entire program, purchase the AIM SlimMetrix Weight-Loss Partnership, which includes both AIM SlimMetrix products, a program guide, a fitness journal, an exercise video, an exercise audio, and more. The AIM SlimMetrix smoothie and AIM SlimMetrix booster are Lifestyle Health products. AIM GlucoChrom is another Lifestyle Health product. U.S. Prices AIM SlimMetrix SmoothieRegular Protein Powder - 2 lbs. 2 oz.Retail Price: $101.25 You Pay: $70.00
Low Protein Powder - 2 lbs. 2 oz. AIM SlimMetrix Booster60 capsulesRetail Price: $22.50 You Pay: $15.00
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