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Copyright 2012 by JorgeCruise.com, Inc. Notice: The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your body and health. The suggestions for specific foods in this program are not intended to replace appropriate or necessary medical care. Before starting any diet or exercise program, always see your physician. If you have specific medical symptoms, consult your physician immediately. If any recommendations given in this program contradict your physicians advice, be sure to consult him or her before proceeding. The author disclaims any liability or loss, personal or otherwise, resulting from the procedure in this program. The reference material in this book was compiled using a number of sources, and all information was accurate at the time of release. TRADEMARKS The Belly Fat Cure TheBellyFatCure.com Slim Happy Belly SlimHappyBelly.com Jorge Cruise JorgeCruise.com Womens Carb Cycling 2 No-Sugar Days Slim Belly Meal Happy Belly Meal S/C Value 15/6

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Welcome! I am thrilled for the opportunity to introduce to you my all new weight loss plan for women over 40. It is based on new, cutting edge science showing that women who cut carbs for just 2 days a week lose 215% more fat than those who diet every day. Studies show cutting carbs completely is the formula for guaranteed failure for women looking to lose weight, especially those over 40. You may see success initially; however, due to unique hormonal stages, cravings kick in and sabotage your success every time. Sugar and carbs are needed in your diet to feel your best because you are biologically driven to crave sugar and carbs to maintain mood-boosting serotonin levels. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates, so in the end, all carbs, regardless of the source, turn to sugar in the body and in excess, lock in belly fat. This is where the irony lies: the key to losing belly fat is to avoid eating sugar and carbs, yet you need sugar and carbs to keep you feeling your best. So what are you supposed to do? Allow me be your weight loss assistant and show you my findings, as I want to take away the stress of dieting. I will do all the work for you - the planning, the organizing, everything! There is no counting, no tracking, no thinking. You simply have to follow my 2 no-sugar days diet as I have laid it out for you, based on eliminating sugar and carbs for 2 days and then adding sugar and carbs for 5 days. You simply repeat the cycle each week, allowing you to lose up to 9 lbs. a week long-term! I will there to keep you on track and truly make this experience effortless. The best week of your life is about to start. Your Weight Loss Assistant,

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What is the 2 no-sugar days diet?

Its super simple.

1. Eliminate sugar for two days 2 no-sugar days* - to reset your sensitivity to carbs. 2. Add sugar and carbs for 5 days to boost serotonin. 3. Lose up to 9 lbs and repeat. Thats it.

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*Counting calories, eating less, and exercising more is not the proven way to long

term weight loss. The true key to losing belly fat is to avoid hidden sugar. However, avoiding sugar completely is not the solution for womens weight loss - especially for those over 40. Resetting your sensitivity to sugar and carbs that affect your fat controlling hormone insulin can keep your levels consistently in control and allow you to lose up to 9 lbs of belly fat a week. Insulin is controlled by simply eliminating sugar in your diet for 2 days of each week, creating an insulin detox. By eliminating sugar for 2 days of each week- 2 no-sugar days - you reset your insulin sensitivity. After your body is balanced and you start adding mood-boosting foods, like whole wheat bread and pasta, back into your daily diet, your body is naturally more resilient to the impact of insulin, and you can keep your belly slim. Eliminating sugar for 2 days each week - 2 no-sugar days - is the secret to turning on your skinny hormones and dropping up to 9 lbs. every week.

Insulin Weight Gain

Difficult Weight Loss Easy Weight Loss

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How it Works
The key to this diet is to start by eliminating sugar for 2 days each week - 2 no-sugar days - to reset your sensitivity to carbs. You then add sugar and carbs for the 5 remaining days to boost serotonin, all allowing you to lose up to 9 lbs a week! With the Slim Menu (green plates), you will be turning on your skinny hormones by eliminating sugar for 2 days. This is the key to refreshing your fat-controlling hormone, so let me assist you with every meal by sticking to the menu closely. The meals during the 2 no-sugar days are designed to be rich in protein and vegetables that do not significantly stimulate insulin because they have little to no sugar and carb grams from natural sources.

Women over 40
How and when your serotonin level drops is based upon your unique hormonal stage. I have created the Slim, Happy Belly program to help women with both inconsistent cycles and no cycles. It is because of these stages that carbs are so desireable. -If you have an inconsistent cycle, your estrogen levels are constantly rising and falling, causing hormonal irregularities in your body. Because of these hormonal ups and downs, your serotonin levels are all over the map. -When you have no cycle due to age or surgery, your overall serotonin level is low due to that decrease of hormones in your body. Additionally, serotonin receptors become less sensitive as you age. These two distinct hormonal stages

After your skinny hormones are are major factors in weight loss for women over 40. Understanding how turned on, you will follow my Happy these stages affect your health is key Menu (blue plates) for the next 5 days. to unlocking belly fat and feeling your This includes foods containing ideal best. sources of sugar and carbohydrates selected to raise your serotonin level in a healthy way. Get ready to feel HAPPY! Because your sensitivity to insulinstimulating foods has been reset back to a healthy state, you are now free to enjoy these mood-boosting meals without causing a spike in your insulin. Best of all, there is no tracking your carbs with this menu, as I have done everything for you to make sure you are eating exactly what you need to feel happy and be slim!

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Unique Food Preferences / Restrictions

Many of my clients have food allergies and intolerances, and others have unique dietary needs based on their health or personal preference. While I cannot take into account every need and restriction, I have done my best to modify the menus to include Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Seafood Free options. If the alternative to the main, pictured meal does not address your dietary need, please reference the key to note substitutions (substitutions apply to the pictured meal only). If no substitution is listed, the meal is safe to eat according to your preference / restriction. Please note that these are just suggestions and that there are options and alternatives other than the brands listed. I have included symbols below the description of each pictured meal. If there is a check mark, you are set. If not, there will be a list of substitutions to make the meal fit your need. Look for the symbols below if you have unique food preferences and restrictions:

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Men, Children, and Women Under 40 The science behind Slim, Happy Belly helped me design this plan for those who are experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or have no cycle, as the increase in carbs on days 3-7, as well as the magnesium-rich foods, help boost serotonin levels that have been depleted in women over 40. Women in general start off with 25% less serotonin than men, so as different hormonal stages take affect, it becomes more important for women over 40 to eat a diet that incorporates carbs and magnesium, but also maintains low insulin levels. For women under 40, this plan is ideal to prepare you and start balancing your insulin sensitivity before your hormonal stages change. Men and children are perfectly safe following this way of eating as well. Following the Menus To achieve maximum success, follow the menus as they have been laid out. Each pictured meal has a non-pictured option in the text on the bottom of the page. For breakfast, stick to the breakfast choices. However, for lunch or dinner, you may choose from either of the 4 main dishes (2 pictured, 2 not). Chocolate, Wine, and Treats For a treat, feel free to add up to two glasses of red wine a day. I have also added a special treat - my 2-Minute Cake ( it can be enjoyed any day). See page 18 to make this delicious dessert. Just remember, limit yourself to two glasses of red wine and one treat per day. Coffee and Drinks There are three approved drinks while following the Slim, Happy Belly program. Your options include unsweetened iced tea (with lemon and/or Truvia if youd like), coffee with half-and-half, or water, which tastes great with a lemon or a lime! Stick to these three options anytime throughout the day. Snacks While following the Slim Menu (green plates), you may eat a 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup of walnuts a day. You can eat them anytime you choose throughout the day. You can also choose to eat up to 1/2 cup of either pumpkin seeds or walnuts if you prefer to just eat one type of snack. While following the Happy Menu (blue plates), you may eat 1 string cheese stick and a handful of olives. My recommendation is to limit yourself to two snacks per day - anytime you want throughout the day, but just two.

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SLIM BELLY MENU

Meals for Days 1-2

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SLIM BELLY BREAKFAST:

Parisian Herb Omelette

2 eggs whisked with 1/4 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley, 1/4 Tbsp. fresh minced chives, and 1/2 tsp. fresh minced tarragon cooked into a thin omelet served with a side of fresh greens.

*or something comparable

Ener-G Egg Replacer*

OR: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with walnuts (not pictured). Note: Feel free to add coffee with half-and-half to either meal choice.
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SLIM BELLY MAIN DISH:

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

1 sliced chicken breast atop a bed of spinach, tossed in olive oil and vinegar with 5 halved grape tomatoes, 5 halved Kalamata olives, 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil, and Feta cheese.

Quorn Naked Chikn Cutlet*

*or something comparable

Quorn Naked Chikn Cutlet* & Tofutti Soy Cheese*

*or something comparable

*or something comparable

Tofutti Soy Cheese*

OR: 1 grilled hamburger patty topped with melted pepper jack cheese, 1/2 avocado, and 3 tomato slices served with a side salad of mixed greens tossed in olive oil and vinegar (not pictured).
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SLIM BELLY MAIN DISH:

Grilled Shrimp Vegetable Stir Fry

Grilled shrimp tossed with 1 cup spaghetti squash (or any grated squash), 5 sauted snap peas, 1 Tbsp. roasted red peppers, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

*or something comparable

Vegetarian Plus Vegan Shrimp*

*or something comparable

Vegetarian Plus Vegan Shrimp*

Sliced Chicken Breast

OR: 1 grilled halibut fillet served with spinach tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing topped with 5 crushed macadamia nuts and 1/4 sliced avocado (not pictured).
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HAPPY BELLY MENU

Meals for Days 3-7

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HAPPY BELLY BREAKFAST:

Egg in Whole Grain Toast

1 egg fried into a slice of toasted, buttered whole grain bread with a hole removed, served with 2 strips bacon.
Note: Feel free to eat the removed center with butter.

Quorn Bacon Style Strips*

*or something comparable

Quorn Bacon Style Strips* & Ener-G Egg Replacer*

*or something comparable

Udis Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread*

*or something comparable

OR: 1 toasted English muffin topped with almond butter (not pictured). Note: Feel free to add coffee with half-and-half to either meal choice.
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HAPPY BELLY MAIN DISH:

Marinara Chicken Pasta

1 sliced grilled chicken breast tossed with 5 slices sauted zucchini, 2 Tbsp. chopped tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. sliced black olives, 1 Tbsp. chopped basil, and 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta in 1/4 cup marinara sauce.

Quorn Naked Chikn Cutlet

*or something comparable

Quorn Naked Chikn Cutlet

*or something comparable

DeBoles Gluten Free Whole Grain Spaghetti*

*or something comparable

OR: 1 grilled chicken breast on a whole wheat bun with Romaine lettuce, 3 slices tomato, and mustard, plus 1 handful popcorn (not pictured).
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HAPPY BELLY MAIN DISH:

Simple Margherita Pizza

2 oz. whole wheat pre-made pizza dough topped with 1 sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella and topped with fresh basil baked into a pizza.

Tofutti Mozzarella Soy Cheese*

*or something comparable

Gillians Foods Gluten Free Pizza Dough*

*or something comparable

Tofutti Mozzarella Soy Cheese*

*or something comparable

OR: 1 grilled salmon fillet served with 1/2 cup rice mixed with 2 Tbsp. pesto and 5 grilled asparagus spears (not pictured).
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The 2-Minute Cake

I love having a little treat at night before bed. You might feel the same way, or perhaps you crave a sweet snack in the middle of the day. No matter the time of day your sweet tooth strikes, I can tell you that one of the best ways to stay successful on this program is to know how to satisfy your craving for something sweet without the addition of sugar or carbs to your diet. That is exactly why I have created a great new treat that is extremely satisfying and delicious, and wont throw off your day: the 2-Minute Cake! This cake works on both the Slim and Happy days, which means you can eat it all week long! The best thing about the 2-Minute Cake is that it is made with almond meal, an excellent source of magnesium - which is exactly what women need to help boost serotonin. Limit yourself to one serving of cake per day. The recipe makes batter for 4 servings, so you can make some for your family or refrigerate the remainder for another day! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

BONUS

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Slim, Happy Belly Bonus:

The 2-Minute Cake

Mix 1/4 cup Truvia Baking Blend*, 1/2 cup almond flour, 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, 1 egg, 2 Tbsp. half & half. Pour 1/4 of mixture into a mug and microwave for 60 seconds. Refrigerate remaining batter for later.

Ener-G Egg Replacer* & So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk*

*or something comparable

Bobs Red Mill Almond Meal Flour Gluten Free*

*or something comparable

So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk*

*or something comparable

Note: Feel free to top with whipped cream.

*Truvia Baking Blend is an all natural sweetener that combines erythritol, stevia, and small amounts of natural sugar. It might not be available everywhere. Feel free to experiment with other all natural sweeteners, but make sure to avoid anything containing aspartame, sucralose, or saccharin. www.JorgeCruise.com All Rights Reserved. Page 18

After your first Carb Cycle

I know that youll love the results you see after just one week on this plan. My recommendation is to keep using my Slim, Happy Belly menu. It is based on a simple structure that works. Simply repeat the weekly cycle and you will continue to lose up to 9 lbs. a week! This program is one that can truly become a lifestyle for smart women. The breakthrough science behind this plan is so new and revolutionary that is has yet to be widely recognized and distributed. If you feel this menu has provided you with valuable information, I invite you to share it with your family and friends. By doing so, I will become your personal weight loss assistant and you will get your first meeting for FREE!

Let me be your Personal Weight Loss Assistant.

1. Share this menu with family and friends. 2. Tell me how you shared it by emailing SlimHappyBelly@gmail.com and get your first meeting with me immediately!

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What Americas top doctors are saying about Jorge Cruise:

Im eternally grateful to Jorge for creating a simple lifestyle plan. Christiane Northrup, M.D. , #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Wisdom of Menopause Eat well without dieting or going to the gym with Jorges strategies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Host of the Dr. Oz Show Jorge gets it right by eliminating excessive sugar and processed carbohydrates. His recipes make eating smart easy. I recommend them highly. Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Why Our Health Matters Jorge knows, as I do, that excess sugar in our diets is among the most important factors conspiring against our waistlines and our health. - David Katz, M.D. Director and Co-founder, Yale University Prevention Research Center; Nutrition Columnist, O, The Oprah Magazine

JORGE CRUISE used to be 40 pounds overweight. Today, he is internationally recognized as the leading weight loss expert for women and is the author of five consecutive New York Times best-selling series, with more than six million books in print in over 15 languages, including 8 Minutes in the Morning (Rodale), The 3-Hour Diet (Harper Collins), The 12-Second Sequence (Crown), and The Belly Fat Cure (Hay House). He has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, Live! with Kelly, CNN, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Dateline NBC, and The View. Jorge is also the founder of The Jorge Cruise Foundation which supports womens health initiatives for global change. To meet some of Jorges celebrity clients and friends, click here. Please click here: www.Smarturl.It/SHBComments to share your comments about this program.
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