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Fructose, The Liver Toxin (Why Sugar is as Bad as Alcohol)

January 5, 2019 by Mark Shepard

Did you know that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease who aren’t alcoholics?

One of the challenges I have as a hypnotist with weight loss clients is countering the multi billion dollar bombardment of misinformation and mass hypnosis of the food industry.

I just watched this short video and thought I’d share it with you so you could see what we’re up against in the disinformation war.

I can’t tell you how many weight loss clients I’ve worked with since 2002 who said to me, “But I AM eating healthy!”

Then it turns out they were consuming a bunch of foods “marketed” as healthy, like sweetened yogurt, “heart healthy whole grain cereal,” sports drinks, fruit juices, energy bars etc. Or they were eating out a lot. It turns out there is fructose in a lot of condiments, salad dressings, sauces, etc.

I even explored those weight loss shakes and surprise! One of the main ingredients?

Fructose, (which sounds healthy cuz it comes from fruit right? )

Wrong.

Despite any number of hypnosis sessions, if a person continues to be influenced by the media to BELIEVE orange juice and granola for breakfast are “healthy” and doesn’t actually CHANGE what they eat, it’s not going to get through. Does that make sense? It’s not just about portion control. And “organic” brands are STILL full of sugar. I just looked at the label of a jar of salsa and one of the main ingredients was “Organic Evaporated Cane Sugar” as if the diced tomatos weren’t already sweet enough! And this video points out that every Cane Sugar molecule is comprised of a sucrose molecule and a fructose molecule. Even Honey has it.

So once you know about this, the next question is what do you DO about it? How do you break the trance the master marketers have used to make the entire world obese?

THAT’S where hypnosis can help. It’s about YOU becoming the master of your own MIND.

And I’m right here with you. I’m just a little ahead of you on the learning curve.

As I have gradually and sometimes inconsistently eliminated more and more simple carbs and sugar sources from my own diet I’ve

a. lost 30 pounds

b. had more energy and

c. my MIND has continued to be clearer.

Would those 3 outcomes be of interest to you?

In my own process of clearing the health myths and misinformation out of my own mind and body, I created what is arguably my most comprehensive self hypnosis course,  “It’s Not Just About The Food.”

It’s not just about losing weight. It’s about changing the multiple factors that combine to make us fat and keep us stuck.

It’s all about supporting yourself in getting OUT of the “manufactured food trance”, of the American Diet and taking charge of your own  your own mind and body.

I also continue to explore how to get the weight off and keep it off without having to spend 4 hours in the gym every day, without counting calories, without being hungry and deprived, without having to weigh your food or going to expensive weekly support groups…

One of the things I explore in the course is how to “trick” yourself into finding ways to move your body that are so joyful and fun you can’t wait to do it again. so enjoyable that you sometimes even FORGET about eating… I was FOOD OBSESSED for most of my life so if you can relate it’s pretty cool to no longer be obsessed.

I also cover how to make the transition to whole foods that actually HEAL your body reduce your risk of diabetes and make you feel full and satisfied.

Stuff like that.

I hope this is helpful to you.

Let me know if you have any questions. Contact Me!

Here’s the direct link to the course again: It’s Not Just About The Food!

Filed Under: Articles, Hypnosis For Weight Loss, Online Weight Loss Course, Sugar, Weight Loss

The Devil Isn’t Fat… It’s Fructose

October 26, 2016 by Mark Shepard

hand holding soda can pouring a crazy amount of sugar in metaphor of sugar content of a refresh drinkFructose anyone?!?

It turns out that the devil was never fat.

The devil is sugar. And the prevalence of sugar in the form of High Fructose Corn Syrup is the devil of devils.

But millions of people actually think that drinking fruit juice is a healthy alternative to soda…

Think again.

Millions also think that somehow dried fruit like raisins are a healthy snack. Still sugar.

Raisin Bran cereal a healthy breakfast? um not exactly. This misinformation that has been pounded into our heads for the last 30-40 years is actually mass hypnosis. If you look on any stock photo service and you search for “healthy foods” usually what shows up is a bowl of fruit, not a grass fed steak.

Any surprise we are experiencing an obesity epidemic?

Check out this awesome info graphic…

fructose overload infographic

Discover the fructose content of common foods, beverages, sauces, and even sugar substitutes in our infographic “Fructose Overload.”

We’ve been lied to for a long time. So it’s not your fault if this is news to you. BUT… If you are interested in a different approach to long term sustainable fat loss and fitness, check out my course, “It’s Not Just About The Food”…

and!

Stay tuned for my long awaited interview with my dad about Ketogenic diets and the power of healthy fats to run your brain, and actually create a leaner body…

The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

Click the link below to:

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Or just leave a comment below 🙂

Filed Under: Daily Mind Mastery Tip, Hypnosis For Weight Loss, Online Weight Loss Course, Sugar, Weight Loss

Weight Loss Warrior

October 9, 2015 by Mark Shepard

woman-kicking-junk-foodWonder why I’ve been banging the drum all week
about the “peaceful, spiritual, warrior” archetype?

Not only is it a cool, helpful, romantic, nostalgic, archetype.

It freaking WORKS!

For EVERYTHING.

In today’s Mind Mastery Daily, I tie it all in to a MASSIVE project I’ve been working on for exactly a year this weekend:

It’s Not Just About The Food Online Weight Loss Revolution!

This fresh video I just made for you is full of actual, helpful, honest, CONTENT. It’s a little bit more of an investment than some of my videos. But if you open your mind to the “conversational hypnosis” that is going on throughout it, you might surprise yourself by what happens next in the adventure arena of your life…

Watch it!

Your assignment?

Check out my “It’s Not Just About The Food” course and see if it might provide you with the inspiration, motivation and SUPPORT that might empower you to finally take charge of your change in the food, exercise and mind mastery departments…

It’s not for everybody. But TODAY is literally the 1 year anniversary of my own personal commitment to get fit and healthy SUSTAINABLY. No matter what. No excuses. Just consistent action towards the body you want to live in for the rest of your life… and in honor of that, we totally slashed the price!

However,

1. the price will go up

2. You are totally worth it and it comes with a totally solid money back guarantee so it’s totally safe to simply take a look.

“It’s Not Just About The Food” Online Weight Loss/Fitness Revolution Now!

Filed Under: Conversational Hypnosis, Daily Mind Mastery Tip, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Hypnosis For Weight Loss, Online Weight Loss Course, Self Hypnosis, Self Improvement, Sugar, superfoods, Transformation, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Boot Camp, Weight Loss Video

Fructose Overload?

February 18, 2015 by Mark Shepard


The one inaccuracy in this short video is the erroneous reference to “healthy whole grains” which is basically yet another form of sugar.

I have found over the years, that one of the best sources of accurate information about nutrition and health is Dr. Joseph Mercola.

here’s a short quote from an excellent article by him:

Nearly 30 percent of the global population is overweight or obese, and more than one billion people, worldwide, are expected to fall into the obese category by 2030.

Concomitant to rising obesity rates among all age groups, there’s also been a rapid rise in chronic health problems such as type 2 diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, and cancer.

In one recent study,1 which analyzed data from more than five million people, every 11-pound increase in body weight was associated with an in increased risk for 10 types of cancer, including leukemia, uterine, gallbladder, kidney, cervix, and thyroid cancer.

According to a study published in 2013, nearly one in five US deaths is now associated with obesity. That’s nearly three times higher than previous estimates. Obesity is basically a marker for chronic disease.  The underlying problem, linking obesity with all of these health issues, is metabolic dysfunction.

The obvious question then becomes: What is causing this rampant metabolic dysfunction in the first place? Compelling evidence shows that processed fructose is a primary driver for both obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The average American consumes one-third of a pound of sugar per day, half of which is processed fructose, which is the most damaging of all. The majority of all this sugar is hidden in processed foods and beverages, so to address obesity and/or diabetes, ridding your diet of processed fare is key for success.

Full article here

When I decided to get serious about getting rid of ALL the secret sugars in my diet, I lost 15 pounds in a few short weeks. Please also remember that “healthy whole grains” are actually a significant form of “sugar” they way your body sees it. And remember dried fruit is also a high sugar food. The key when getting off sugar is to make sure you are getting healthy fats. Coconut oil, Coconut milk, olive oil, grass fed organic butter, local raw milk cheeses, macadamia nuts, hemp hearts, chia seeds, to name a few…

Check out this handy chart.
fructose overload infographic

Discover the fructose content of common foods, beverages, sauces, and even sugar substitutes in our infographic “Fructose Overload.” Use the embed code to share it on your website or visit our infographic page for the high-res version.

<img src="http://media.mercola.com/assets/images/infographic/fructose-overload-infographic.jpg" alt="fructose overload infographic" border="0" style="max-width:100%; min-width:300px; margin: 0 auto 20px auto; display:block;"><p style="max-width:800px; min-width:300px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;">Discover the fructose content of common foods, beverages, sauces, and even sugar substitutes in our infographic "<a href="http://www.mercola.com/infographics/fructose-overload.htm">Fructose Overload</a>." Visit our infographic page for the high-res version.</p>

Still want sugar?

If you are open to a different approach to sensible, healthy eating, safe and sustainable exercise and clear, conscious thinking that sees through the mass manipulation of your mind and body, you might want to check out my new course:

Check it out! It’s Not Just About The Food Online Weight Loss Revolution

Got questions?

Contact Me!

Filed Under: Experts We Can Trust, Sugar

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