Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheryl Westerman.

Sheryl, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.

I was an overweight child, teenager, and young adult, and totally understand the difficulty of a weight loss journey. This has led me to become passionate about my career as I have walked in these shoes. Never did I ever believe this would become my career. I have had 44 years of experience in weight loss counselling, research, and motivational lecturing. I fortunately have the unique ability to get inside people’s heads, motivate them, and therefore change so many people’s lives. I still have issues with certain foods, I just have a better grip on learning how to deal with difficult situations. No matter how bad you feel, you can’t feed a feeling. If I make a bad food choice, as no one can be perfect, I don’t beat myself up anymore. I freeze the moment and know that the very next day I can continue the right path (I call it recycling). This is what I teach my clients.

We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?

It is my passion to change people’s lives for the better. When I initially see new clients, they are often confused and very unhappy about their inability to lose weight. The reason being is that there is so much information and this becomes overwhelming. Before anyone can begin a weight loss journey, it is essential that they learn to change the way they think. So, it’s all about cognitive therapy. Once you have changed your behavior this will become your new way of thinking. This is vital for their long-term success. I have designed a simple and uncomplicated eating lifestyle. It is very portable and will allow for the total enjoyment of healthy balanced meals whether at home or dining out. Believe me, there is no quick fix to losing weight and keeping it off. By adhering to my plan and staying committed, people will achieve success.

Artists face many challenges, but what do you feel is the most pressing among them?

The biggest challenge I have is getting people to not give up on themselves and realize that every day is a new day to start, no matter how many times they have failed in the past. Eating must be enjoyable. It’s social and nobody can succeed following a rigid plan. Exercise is extremely important; one cannot think that exercise alone will allow you to lose weight. It has to be a combination of 80% food, and 20% exercise. In addition, they have to be well hydrated and get enough sleep. This is a country that is very fast pace. People work long hours, and failing to plan is planning to fail. An example of a plan is shopping weekly and prepping meals over the weekend. Try to avoid buying so many prepared snacks. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats, have way too much sodium msg, and sugar. Learn to read food labels. Eating healthy is the building block to a happier healthier life.

Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?

There is nothing like word of mouth. I arrived in America from South Africa 26 years ago and knew nobody. I had to start from scratch, as I had a thriving practice there. I only had my sheer determination to change people’s lives and use the common-sense approach of weight loss. Losing weight does not have to be extreme suffering. So, I created a plan that can work for anyone under any circumstances. I have been extremely fortunate that doctors have been so impressed with the results of their patient’s weight loss. They have belief in me, and therefore refer their patients to see me. I have been in many articles and on television. My website is www.sherylwesterman.com. People can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and see what products and new ideas I share to make eating at home a bigger priority, and allowing them to save so much more money. I am publishing a recipe book that will be available beginning of February 2019. The book will be very easy to follow and allow people to understand different food groups, in addition to portion sizes. Losing weight is not mission impossible. So, they will need the right tools and information to become successful. I also do workshops at companies that feel their employees will truly benefit from good nutritional advice, that they have more energy and lower their health care costs.

Contact Info:

• Address : 750 Hammond Drive Perimeter Ridge Office Park Building 7, Suite 350
  Atlanta, GA 30328
• Website : Sheryl Westerman nutrition
• Phone : 770-3649391 cel 404-2579001 home
• Email : Sherwesterman@aol.com
• Instagram : Sheryl Westerman nutritionist
• Facebook : Sheryl Westerman nutrition and weight loss
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Metabolism is the rate at which your body processes the food that you put into it.
If you are trying to achieve weight loss, increasing your metabolic rate will help

WHAT HAS MADE YOU SO FRUSTRATED

The commercialism surrounding “metabolism-enhancing products” has made it much more difficult.

To separate fact from fiction and from advertising that is out there. Here are simple strategies that have shown to be effective

1.Increasing your metabolism with diet

2.Eat small meals frequently throughout the day. If one extends the time between meals, your body could go into “starvation mode”, which decreases your metabolism as a means to conserve energy and prevent hunger. (starvation) In addition most people will generally eat less overall when they eat small, frequent meals,

3. Choose lean protein. Eating a diet that is rich in lean proteins will increase your metabolism, because it takes more energy for your body to digest the protein. Choose lean proteins like eggs chicken, turkey, fish, lean meats, and tofu.

4.Drink plenty of water. Studies have shown that by increasing the amount of water that you drink

You can also increase your metabolic rate by 40%. This increase may be a result of your body’s attempt to heat the water that you are ingesting, but the reason for the increase is unclear

5. Drink green tea. Combining, green tea with diet and exercise can also help.

6. Some people believe that a tablespoon of Braggs appel cider vinegar mixed with water could help. Available at most grocery stores.

7.Also Kevita, a probiotic drink, drink 8 oz (Kevita- Chili Cinger Lime- Apple Cider Vinegar) Available at Whole Foods

8. When waking fresh lemon juice with hot water

9. Mix 6oz of cranberry juice (not from Concentrate) with 36 ounces of water. (You may use a small amount of stevia as it is very tart).

10.You could purchase (dried hibiscus leaves) a well know natural diuretic which originates from

From Mexico. It is called JIMICA . It can be found at most international farmers markets, or Mexican grocery stores. It is tart so can sweeten with a little stevia.

11.Follow a healthy diet, not a crash diet, it will dramatically restrict your caloric intake, which can have a negative effect on your metabolism. In the beginning you will achieve some initial weight loss from a crash diet. However, crash diets ultimately slow down your metabolism. Crash diets can also cause you to become deficient in some important nutrients you need. So the more consistent you are on a good healthy plan the better results you will get. Going up and down on the scale will never give you the results you wish for. We must not kid ourselves its simply called REALITY AND PERCEPTION.

Determine what is influencing your metabolism.
Your metabolism is affected by a variety of factors.
There are several factors that u can control and change, and some factors that u cannot control.
TRY not to eat after 8pm
GENDER – Men generally burn calories more quickly than woman because they have more muscle mass .
Hereditary – you can inherit your metabolism genetics
Exercise – get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. Aerobic exercise burns calories while you are doing it. And keeps your metabolism elevated even after u finish. If you have had a hard time fitting in 30 minutes at once, do your aerobic exercise in smaller intervals, like 5,10 or 15 minute sessions. Everyone can find some time during the day. During your lunch time take a brisk walk around your office complex. Add strength training. Building muscle helps raise your resting metabolism as well as strengthen your bones. A pound of muscle burns calories per day, while a pound of fat burns only 2 calories per day.
Muscle burns more calories than fat does. So the muscle you build the higher your resting metabolic rate will be.
Extra ways to get more exercise
The more you move the higher your metabolism will be , so look for small opportunities to move more

As you go through your day. Take the stairs, instead of the elevator, park further away from the entrance to where you are going. Steer clear of over the counter diet and pills and other quick fixes . The products may seem like they are too good to be true, BECAUSE THEY ARE. They are not regulated by the FDA and there is NO guarantee that u will even lose weight. Some of them may be dangerous due to the high levels of caffeine and other ingredients. Do not go to health stores and ask them what to take, they will sell you hundreds of dollars of horse pills. When you do go to a health store, go with a specific list, like probiotics, calcium with vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin D, or whatever nutrients you think you may be lacking. Ultimately, if you are eating a balanced diets, supplements are not necessary.

If you work hard at your diet and incorporate some of these suggestions it will help you achieve your goals. In some situations people do all they can, and for whatever reason their weight loss is very slow. So its takes patience and determination to succeed, NO MATTER WHAT.

YES YOU CAN DO THIS

Eating should be a mindful practice where it serves to nourish your body and help sustain you into longevity.

A healthy diet isn’t a simple checklist of “good food” and “bad food.” Yes, there are some foods that do not add nutritional value but it’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s diet should be personal to them based off their lifestyle and how their body reacts to different foods. A great example is potatoes. Yes, in the form of chips, French fries, or loaded baked potatoes they can be categorized as bad. However, when cooked in a health way, potatoes are rich in vitamin C, high in fiber, are fat free, and incredibly versatile.

The key point to remember is the importance of portion control and eating in moderation. Too much of a “good food” can still create weight gain or other problems.