Freedom Formulas ™ - Nutritional Supplements - Exercise DVD - Meal Plans

FREEDOM FORMULAS ~ THE FREEDOM KIT

Freedom Formulas “Freedom Kit” will solve the three main weight gain problems that many young children, adolescents, and adults battle.

The Freedom Kit breaks down sugars, starches, and fats. These are the culprits of obesity. More children than ever suffer the consequences of incomplete digestion. Freedom Formulas' mild potency digestive enzyme formula covers all food groups offering a safe product to assist in the digestion and assimilation (the conversion of nutrient into the fluid or solid substance of the body, by the processes of digestion and absorption) of the important nutrients they eat.

Unlike other weight-loss products on the market today, our product does not deprive the body from vital growth nutrients. They simply process what is being consumed. This fact makes what your child eats, and when they eat, a lesser-issue for weight gain.

This statement does not mean that they should eat whatever they want or that they should not exercise. Our supplements are simply an aid in fighting obesity. Along with our Glycemic Index based cookbook and Exercise DVD, you and your child will achieve the rest.

These secret ingredients have been proven safe for children 3 yrs and up. None of these products contain any dairy, preservatives, fillers, salt, sucrose, soy, wheat (buckwheat is not related to wheat), yeast, nuts, gluten, artificial colors or flavors.

We are not giving your child anything that will suppress his/her appetite, nor do we use stimulants or drugs of any kind.

Each Freedom Kit contains a creative exercise DVD, all natural dietary supplements (Youth Cleanser and Youth Slimmer Formulas), and mini-cookbook. These products can help the parents to rehabilitate their children to eat a Glycemic Index based diet each day and about proper diet, nutrition, and exercise.

In your “Freedom Kit” you will find both our “Youth Slimmer” and “Youth Cleanser” products along with our “Freedom in a Book” mini-cookbook, and “Why Weight” exercise DVD.

"Youth Slimmer" contains a digestive formula combined with other natural ingredients that support digestive functions and breaks-down sugars, starches,proteins, and fats. Therefore, enhancing digestion and absorption of nutrients. These plant based enzymes should be taken with meals to aid in the digestion of all foods and between meals to feed and fortify the body as a whole. Plant based enzymes are not disposed of as if the body has no need for them, rather they exit only after there is no more activity left to do their work

"Youth Cleanser" contains a natural fiber formula Proprietary blend, these ingredients insure colon health. The green tea (a mild thermogenic and diuretic)is just enough to add benefits without adding increased energy or restless and hyper activity.

"Why Weight" exercise DVD features Taekwondo, Belly Dancing and Hip-Hop dance exercises by some of today's leading professions; John Greer, a fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo and the current World Champion, he has held this belt for the past three years. Belly Dancing Instructor Myryka Nunya, a trained dancer and instructor and 2006 Ms congeniality, and Bellydancer of the Universe title holder and Aurora Pittario Arizona's leading Hip-Hop Instructor.

"Freedom in a Book" Cookbook includes delicious recipes based on the Glycemic Index. These recipes include vegetables, fruits, whole grains and meats high in GI (Glycemic index) levels and low GL (Glycemic load) levels. Eating a lot of high GI foods can be detrimental to your health because it pushes your body to extremes, this is especially true if you are overweight and sedentary. Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced helping you will feel fuller longer.

The Proof is in the Ingredients

Protease

Protease is responsible for digesting proteins in your food, which is probably one of the most difficult substances to metabolize. Because of this, Protease is considered to be one of the most important enzymes that we have. If the digestive process is incomplete, undigested protein can wind up in your circulatory system, as well as in other parts of your body. These enzymes are able to dissolve almost all proteins as long as they are not components of living cells.

Amylase

Amylase is the enzymes that break down starch in carbohydrates converting them into sugars. They are required to digest carbohydrates (polysaccharides) into smaller units (disaccharides), and eventually convert them into even smaller units (monosaccharides) such as glucose (sugar) to produce carbohydrate derivatives.

Lipase

Lipase is the main enzyme responsible for breaking down fats in the human digestive system; it does this in the digestive tract. This takes stress off the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. When taken between meals, it can be of great support systemically and, in some cases, stored in the liver for later use. Lipase digests fat, fat-soluble vitamins and balances fatty acids.

Cellulase

The body does not make cellulase, an enzyme necessary for proper digestion of fiber, so it must be introduced through the raw foods we eat. However, raw foods manifest only enough enzymes to digest that particular food, and often do not offer any systematic support. The cooking and processing of food destroys all of its enzymes. By partially digesting fiber with cellulase, you can enhance your body's absorption of vital minerals.

Lactase

Lactase enzymes break down the milk sugar, lactose, into an easily digestible form. It can also effectively allow people, who have their natural enzyme compromised, enjoy lactose containing foods without discomfort. Lactase enzymes are the optimal support for the digestion of dairy products.

Invertase

This enzyme helps by breaking down sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose which are both simple sugars and thus easier to digest.

L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine plays a very important role in optimum protein metabolism and utilization. L-Glutamine is necessary for the health of the gastrointestinal tract, especially that of the stomach lining. Glutamine reduces insulin resistance and high blood sugar. It has also been shown to speed up the Krebs Cycle. Aiding in weight loss while retaining muscle is a series of chemical reactions of central importance in all living cells that utilize oxygen as part of cellular respiration. Glutamine is also important for removing excess ammonia (a common waste product in the body).

What is the Krebs Cycle?

The Krebs Cycle is a series of biochemical changes that occur during the metabolism of nutrients, facilitating the storage of energy for further use.

Please keep in mind that these ingredients work natural wonders independently. However many years of research have gone into blending them all together in a synergistic manner to enhance the giving powers found in these!

Other Benefits of Enzymes

Enzymes - By delivering nutrients, carry away toxic wastes, digest food, purify the blood, deliver hormones by feeding and fortifying the endocrine, balance cholesterol and triglyceride levels, feed the brain and cause no harm to the body. All of these factors contribute to the strengthening of the immune system.

Enhance Blood - It is a known fact that fungal forms, parasites and bacteria are made up of protein, and the shell that protects a virus in our bodies is in fact a protein coating. The enzyme Protease breaks down proteins and since the invaders of our blood stream are protein, it would make sense that ingesting Protease on an empty stomach would help purify the blood of protein invaders. An empty stomach is suggested since the Protease would not have to be held in the digestive system to digest food protein.

Enhanced Mental Capacity - Our bodies use glucose called from the liver to feed and fortify the hypothalamus (located below the thalamus in the brain and forming the major portion of the brain that regulates metabolic processes). The hypothalamus directs our endocrine system and is responsible for, among other things, balancing emotions. This long lasting glucose is made from the protein stored in the liver. All plant enzymes come from protein foods, thus they help fortify the liver from this function. Nutrients can only be delivered throughout the body by means of the enzyme delivery system. When this is not accomplished, you become fatigued and are less able to think clearly.

Improve Aging Skin - Enzymes fight the aging process by increasing blood supply to the skin, bringing with it life-giving nutrients and carrying away waste products that can make our skin look dull and unhealthy.

Improved Health - The directed digestion of proteins by cellular enzymes called Protease have been studied for decades in the United States, Germany, and Japan. Since many major illnesses derive from protein, the immune system is in constant need of Protease. Bacteria, parasites and fungal forms are all protein, viruses and cancers cells are protected by protein, and Protease has the ability to digest this unwanted debris in the blood.

Amylase - Digests carbohydrates (converts them to sugars) along with dead white blood cells. When we are low in Amylase, we are a candidate for blood sugar imbalances, Hypoglycemia, Type II Diabetes, carbohydrate cravings and allergies. Amylase is also involved in anti-inflammatory reactions such as those caused by the release of histamine and similar substances. Asthma and emphysema may also be aggravated by an Amylase deficiency.

Lipase - Digests fat and fat-soluble vitamins as well as balancing fatty acids. Those deficient in Lipase can expect to have a tendency towards high cholesterol, high triglycerides and difficulty losing weight. The future outcome of these tendencies is heart disease, which kills more Americans than any other disease. Lipase deficient people also have decreased cell permeability, meaning nutrients cannot get in and the waste cannot get out.

Cellulase - Is an enzyme that breaks down the fiber in our diet since our body does not produce cellulose. We usually get it through the raw foods we eat. Without it, we can experience Malabsorption Syndrome which is an impaired absorption of nutrients, vitamins, or minerals from the diet by the lining of the small intestine causing lower abdominal gas, pain and bloating.

Motivation

1. It is very helpful that your child is on board with this program from day one. So, sitting down with your child at the start to discuss the issue is essential. Understand what their concerns and issues are, and then agree to tackle the issues as a team. Some parents even like putting an informal contract together for both to sign as a symbol of their commitment. We've put one together that you can modify for your own use with your child if you like this approach.

For the very young child, the discussion may by slightly different. You will need to take more of a directive role, explaining how important it is to be at a healthy weight. Make sure your child understands there is no connection between their weight and your love for her/him. Explain that since you do love them, you want to help them get rid of the excess weight that can damage their health as they get older.

2. Next, set a targeted weight or goal. This is can be tricky though since a child's BMI and healthy weight change each year as he/she gets taller. It can be important to figure out what a healthy weight would be though, as it can be an important concrete goal to reach for. Although the body mass index calculation is mostly used to figure out if a person is at a healthy weight, you can also use it to target a healthy weight for your child. For example, a 12 year old boy who is 4'11" and 150 pounds has a BMI of 28 and would be considered overweight. However, since it is unreasonable (and unhealthy) to expect a child to lose 31 pounds. A healthier BMI would be about 24, which would put his weight at only 119 pounds.

You should instead look at what his height and weight should be in a year or two to reach a healthy BMI. For example, for this child, in a year you can expect him to grow about 3 inches. And at age 13, a healthier BMI for a boy would be 25 (which is about a 10% loss in a year). His target weight is then 137 pounds, which is a little more reasonable and about a 1 pound loss a month. You may refer to the enclosed BMI chart to determine your child's ideal target weight.

3. You have now set the finish line, but you can't stop there. If all your child sees is the finish line, and how far away it is, that alone can be terribly discouraging. Nevertheless, it's an important step so you both understand exactly where this goal is.

4. Next, you need to create a series of intermediate goals. This will depend on how much total weight your child needs to lose. If she or he needs to lose ten pounds, then three pound intermediate goals might make sense. If your child needs to lose 100 pounds, then five or ten pound intermediate goals will make more sense. If your child has more than 20 pounds to lose, you should also set some "benchmark" intermediate goals. For example, every five pounds lost is a small step, and every ten pounds is a big step.

5. Now you need a reward system, this is something you should think carefully about, and maybe even discuss with your child. The rewards are important, and are an important key to keeping your child motivated. Rewards do not have to be expensive; they can simply be activities. However, the reward should never be food, and they should always include your praise! Tell your child how proud you are of them and how happy you are that they have made their intermediate goal. Never tell them you are upset or disappointed if they don't make their goal, or actually gain a little weight. This can discourage a child so much that he/she may just give up. Use words of encouragement and support like, "Hang in there, don't worry about your time, just concentrate on your goal!" Some intermediate goals will be easier to reach than others. Just as in a race, some laps will be run faster than others, and it is usually the last laps that are the hardest.

Rewards should be something meaningful. That means the rewards will be different for every child, cash always works, clothes are a great reward for girls, but hours earned to play video games or just hanging out with friend works great too. Another great idea is a day with mom or dad that includes a bike ride or hike. Often, many of the best rewards just involve you and your child spending time together doing something she or he enjoys.

6. A meal plan program is important, so we have put together a handy Glycemic Index based cookbook of kid friendly affordable meals. To begin with, sit down with your child and review the foods he or she likes and dislikes. Concentrate on eliminating those high in starch and fat and ask if they would be willing to give them up for 30 days. Our cookbook includes many alternatives to some of these foods and offers an introduction to foods you may have never tried.

7. Finally, be sure to measure their progress on a regular basis. We have included a Personal Weight Journal and Progress Chart for you and your child to keep track of their weight loss. Establish one day out of the week. Usually, Saturday is a good day to take note of that week's progress. Place the chart near the scales for your child to track his or her progress. Don't weigh every day; there are too many variables to make this meaningful and this usually does more harm than good. Always wait a minimum of three days between weigh days, while once per week is best.

Remember, no matter how difficult the process, getting your child to a healthy weight is a goal worth working hard for. You are impacting your child's life and health in ways that will follow them throughout his or her entire life.