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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sat, 25 May 2013 01:40:09 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Bios Life Slim, Get Slim Now and More</title><subtitle>Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes and Get Slim</subtitle><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-04-22T04:09:18Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Risk of Statin Drugs</title><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/risk-of-statin-drugs.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/risk-of-statin-drugs.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-04-22T04:06:54Z</published><updated>2013-04-22T04:06:54Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Stronger doses of statins may increase kidney damage by a third.&nbsp; Read the article:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2295971/Stronger-doses-statins-increase-risk-kidney-damage-THIRD.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2295971/Stronger-doses-statins-increase-risk-kidney-damage-THIRD.html</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Hiking to Healthy</title><category term="Health"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="health"/><category term="health denver"/><category term="weight loss denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/hiking-to-healthy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/hiking-to-healthy.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-04-21T23:36:23Z</published><updated>2013-04-21T23:36:23Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://www.slimmedical.net/storage/peak-sign.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366588132613" alt="" /></span></span>Kathy Stryker is <a href="http://www.hikingtohealthy.com">hiking to healthy</a>!&nbsp; She set a goal of losing 90 lbs. and with her husband, Aaron, she is hiking every weekend in Colorado to reach her goal.&nbsp; She also has goals of hiking as much of Colorado as possible and hiking 14ers by the summer of 2013.&nbsp; She has lost an amazing 51.6 lbs. so far by hiking to healthy!&nbsp; I would encourage you to follow her story - <a href="http://www.hikingtohealthy.com">check out her blog</a> - her story is very inspirational for anyone needing to make healthy changes.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Excuses for Not Being Healthy</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="denver dietitian"/><category term="dietitian in denver"/><category term="excuses for not being healthy"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="reasons for not being healthy"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/excuses-for-not-being-healthy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/excuses-for-not-being-healthy.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-04-07T14:18:17Z</published><updated>2013-04-07T14:18:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[I just heard on the news that 70% of our healthcare costs are avoidable.  That really doesn't surprise me because we all know most people in our country are overweight or obese and that leads to chonic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and much more.  All of those are very costly.  What is surprising to me is when I see people that are not motivated to change.  And, provide reason after reason why they can not change.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Listen to Another Family Practice Physician and a Nurse Practitioner re Bios Life Slim</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Get Slim Now Transformation Program"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Health Provider Weekly Call"/><category term="Nurse Practitioners"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Physicians"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="bios life slim physician"/><category term="family physician"/><category term="healthcare providers"/><category term="nurse practitioner"/><category term="obesity"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/listen-to-another-family-practice-physician-and-a-nurse-prac.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/listen-to-another-family-practice-physician-and-a-nurse-prac.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-03-26T15:04:16Z</published><updated>2013-03-26T15:04:16Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.slimmedical.net/storage/stethoscope.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1364310956987" alt="" /></span></span>Listen to the Health Prevention 30 minute call where health care providers share how <a href="http://www.slimmedical.net/bios-life-slim/">Bios Life Slim </a>and the <a href="http://www.slimmedical.net/get-slim-now/">Get Slim Now Transformation Program </a>help their patients and practice.&nbsp; This call has a family practice physician and a nurse practitioner.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bwccom.com/jorric/031913_SR.mp3">http://www.bwccom.com/jorric/031913_SR.mp3</a></p>
<p>If you are interested in using our program, please email <a href="mailto:jen@slimmedical.net">Jen Birge, MS,RD,CDE</a> to schedule a time to talk. jen@slimmedical dot net.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Listen to Family Physician and Board Certified Bariatric Surgeon talk about Bios Life Slim/Transformation and how it Helps their Patients.</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Health Provider Weekly Call"/><category term="Nurse Practitioners"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Physicians"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="business"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="physicians bios life slim"/><category term="transformation program"/><category term="weight loss"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/listen-to-family-physician-and-board-certified-bariatric-sur.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/listen-to-family-physician-and-board-certified-bariatric-sur.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-03-18T16:08:04Z</published><updated>2013-03-18T16:08:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Cathy Hart, a Board Certified Family Practitioner, and Dr. Bleu Schnederjahn, a Board Certified Bariatric Surgeon, were guest speakers on a Health Prevention call giving remarkable statements of their use of <a href="http://www.slimmedical.net/bios-life-slim/">Bios Life Slim</a>, <a href="http://www.slimmedical.net/get-slim-now/">The Transformation Program</a> and how it helps their patients.&nbsp; They discuss patient outcomes, clinical studies and much more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you want to lose weight or know someone that does OR you know a healthcare provider that has patients that need weight loss.....listen to this 30 minute call.&nbsp;</p>
<p><br /><a href="http://www.bwccom.com/jorric/Jorric635pm_30513.mp3">Jorric635pm_30513.mp3</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Fiber, Fiber, Fiber!</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Matcha Green Tea"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="average fiber intake"/><category term="benefits of fiber"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="fiber intake"/><category term="increase your fiber"/><category term="matcha green tea"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="recommend fiber amount"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/fiber-fiber-fiber.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/fiber-fiber-fiber.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-03-14T19:45:59Z</published><updated>2013-03-14T19:45:59Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[As a dietitian, I have always promoted that people increase their fiber intake.  It is recommended that we consume 25-35 grams of fiber/day and the average American gets 12g/day. Our fiber intake has decreased as our obesity rates have increased.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Slim Webinar Schedule</title><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/slim-webinar-schedule.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/slim-webinar-schedule.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-03-10T20:55:09Z</published><updated>2013-03-10T20:55:09Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We offer many presentations each week in English, Spanish and even one for Nigeria. Each webinar is at www.makelifebettermeetings.com.  You must be a franchise owner AND member of our team to attend Wednesday and Saturday business trainings (these are specifically for franchise owners and are business building trainings).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lori's Transformation Experience</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="bios life slim denver"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/loris-transformation-experience.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/loris-transformation-experience.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-03-10T18:47:56Z</published><updated>2013-03-10T18:47:56Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Lori wins the Get Slim Now Challenge!</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KRp6Ky-OpSo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Meetup for Women Entrepreneurs/Networking in South Denver</title><category term="Supplement Income"/><category term="business"/><category term="business meetup denver"/><category term="business women denver"/><category term="home business"/><category term="meetup denver"/><category term="networking denver"/><category term="successful women denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/meetup-for-women-entrepreneursnetworking-in-south-denver.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/meetup-for-women-entrepreneursnetworking-in-south-denver.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-24T23:34:11Z</published><updated>2013-02-24T23:34:11Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Our meetup is in two days and I'm very excited.&nbsp; We will network, share and succeed!&nbsp; Join us for networking, two 15 minute presentation (will change every month) and more networking.&nbsp; Swag bags are available.&nbsp; Tuesday 26, 6-7:30 in Parker.</p>
<p>See details: http://www.meetup.com/Entrepreneurs-Pacesetters-FREE-Networking-S-Denver/events/101213122/</p>
<p>Jennifer Birge</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>You Can Watch Flash Videos on Iphone and Ipad</title><category term="Supplement Income"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="business"/><category term="flash player for ipad"/><category term="flash player for iphone"/><category term="home business"/><category term="home business"/><category term="ipad flash app"/><category term="iphone flash app"/><category term="iswifter"/><category term="photon app"/><category term="puffin"/><category term="puffin app"/><category term="skyfire"/><category term="videos on ipad"/><category term="videos on iphone"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/you-can-watch-flash-videos-on-iphone-and-ipad.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/you-can-watch-flash-videos-on-iphone-and-ipad.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-17T19:02:00Z</published><updated>2013-02-17T19:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[My good friend and business partner, Gerry Schroeder, shared the news with me....that you can watch videos and webinars that require adobe flash on apple products like the iphone and ipad. 

Skyfire and Puffin are both apps that allow this.  Skyfire is not universal and has to be downloaded on each device, so you will have to pay for it more than once.  Right now, Itunes has the price at $2.99 for skyfire.  Skyfire Itunes Preview Link]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four minute Overview of the Get Slim Now Transformation Program</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now denver"/><category term="get slim now program"/><category term="obesity"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/four-minute-overview-of-the-get-slim-now-transformation-prog.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/four-minute-overview-of-the-get-slim-now-transformation-prog.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-11T00:06:07Z</published><updated>2013-02-11T00:06:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Watch this short video to learn what the Get Slim Now Transformation Program is all about:</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0f1XoJQJTKo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Vitamin D Deficiency, Don't Overdo it with Vitamin D</title><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="denver dietitian"/><category term="jen birge registered dietitian"/><category term="overdo it with vitamin D"/><category term="vitamin D"/><category term="vitamin D deficiency"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/vitamin-d-deficiency-dont-overdo-it-with-vitamin-d.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/vitamin-d-deficiency-dont-overdo-it-with-vitamin-d.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-09T02:52:40Z</published><updated>2013-02-09T02:52:40Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Earlier this week I was reminded that even though one might have a vitamin D deficiency at one time, it is possible to take too much vitamin D.  When you have a vitamin D deficiency, it is important to take larger quantities of vitamin D.  The upper tolerable maximum for adults is 4000 IU's.  If deficiency is determined by labwork, your healthcare provider might prescribe a high dose, maybe even 10,000 IU's of vitamin D.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bios Life Slim Review</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Matcha Green Tea"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life review"/><category term="bios life slim review"/><category term="bios slim review"/><category term="get slim now program review"/><category term="get slim now review"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="unicity international review"/><category term="unicity review"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/bios-life-slim-review.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/bios-life-slim-review.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-07T04:32:12Z</published><updated>2013-02-07T04:32:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Bios life Slim is a dietary supplement that was first launched by Unicity International in May 2008. The first Bios Life product was developed at Stanford in the 1990's. According to information provided by the company, Bios Life Slim was released to the market after over 20 years of research and clinical trials. Bios Life Slim is listed in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), the go-to reference for physicians and medical professionals. Unicity's Science department collaborates with many universities and medical associations, including the American Diabetes Association and the Cleveland Clinic.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Free 60 Minute Initial Dietitian Consultation from Denver Dietitian</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="denver dietitian"/><category term="free dietitian consult"/><category term="jen birge dietitian"/><category term="prediabetes"/><category term="registered dietitian denver"/><category term="weight loss"/><category term="weight loss consultation"/><category term="weight loss dietitian"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/free-60-minute-initial-dietitian-consultation-from-denver-di.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/free-60-minute-initial-dietitian-consultation-from-denver-di.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-07T03:10:37Z</published><updated>2013-02-07T03:10:37Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 190px;" src="http://www.slimmedical.net/storage/waist.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1360210855059" alt="" /></span></span>For the month of February and possibly longer, Jen Birge, Registered Dietitian will be offering a free 60 minute initial consultation ($100 value).&nbsp; Jen lives in the South Denver area and is happy to meet people in person, by skype or phone.&nbsp; Her specialties are weight loss, diabetes prevention and cholesterol management.&nbsp; After the initial consultation, you can continue to see her on an ongoing basis or you might decide to opt for the 13 week health coaching program she offers.&nbsp; You will receive education and you will leave with recommendations, and a plan for success.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 175px;" src="http://www.slimmedical.net/storage/prevent-diabetes-315x217.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1360210950673" alt="" /></span></span>Jen's philosophy towards nutrition, weight loss and health is very realistic.&nbsp; She believes goals are very personal and have to fit each person's lifestyle, including work and family life.</p>
<p>To take advantage of this offer contact <a href="mailto:jen@slimmedical.net">Jen Birge by email</a> or call 303-870-7017.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><p></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>A Dietitian Shares Her Story of the Transformation Program</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Get Slim Now Program"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="cholesterol"/><category term="registered dietitian"/><category term="transformation program"/><category term="triglycerides"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/a-dietitian-shares-her-story-of-the-transformation-program.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/a-dietitian-shares-her-story-of-the-transformation-program.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-02-01T02:42:08Z</published><updated>2013-02-01T02:42:08Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Personal Story of a Transformation Participant..
A Dietitian

I started Transformation to improve my Hemo A1C, which had been elevated since 2005. I had used the Bios Life fiber to lower my cholesterol for 7 years, and had lost some weight. I maintained a dress size 16, but had originally gone down to a 14 from a 16, sometimes 18. My cholesterol had been maintained for all of those 7 years, but now my Triglycerides were creeping up and I was increasing in my waist as before. When I saw my doctor in April of 2012, and he suggested that I was now considered Diabetic, that was my breaking point. I knew I was not going to take Metformin, which is an oral glycemic medication to lower blood sugar.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Get Slim Now Transformation Program in Denver and beyond</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Supplement Income"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life slim denver"/><category term="business"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now denver"/><category term="home business"/><category term="jen birge registered dietitian"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="registered dietitian denver"/><category term="unicity international"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/get-slim-now-transformation-program-in-denver-and-beyond.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/get-slim-now-transformation-program-in-denver-and-beyond.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-01-30T01:50:45Z</published><updated>2013-01-30T01:50:45Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[How will the Get Slim Now Transformation program help build my business?

As a Unicity International Franchise Owner, Unicity will award you with up to $300 for each new Franchise Partner you enroll in the Get Slim Now Transformation.  For each client you enroll in the Get Slim Now Transformation program, you will be awarded an average of $250.
So as a Manager, if you enroll three Managers and three Clients you would earn $1,650; you've just covered the cost of your Get Slim Now Transformation and profited $250.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Meetup Meeting for Networking in South Denver</title><category term="Health"/><category term="Supplement Income"/><category term="business"/><category term="denver entrepreneurs"/><category term="denver networking"/><category term="denver registered dietitian"/><category term="denver successful women"/><category term="home business"/><category term="jen birge denver"/><category term="jen birge registered dietitian"/><category term="meetup denver"/><category term="meetup entrepreneurs"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/meetup-meeting-for-networking-in-south-denver.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/meetup-meeting-for-networking-in-south-denver.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-01-27T01:55:31Z</published><updated>2013-01-27T01:55:31Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Our first meetup event will be February 26 at 6:00pm in Parker at Johnny Carinos.  This group is for women looking to network, meet others, share ideas and learn from each other.  We will discuss time management, organization, leadership skills, networking skills, marketing ideas, stress management, and much, much more.  We won't get to all of this at the first meeting, but we will meet monthly and try to cover two topics per meeting.   It will be fun and interactive so be sure to bring your business cards!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Get Slim Now Program Has a Money Back Guarantee</title><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="castle rock registered dietitian"/><category term="denver registered dietitian"/><category term="get slim now guarantee"/><category term="get slim now money back guarantee"/><category term="jen birge dietitian"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="weight loss guarantee"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/get-slim-now-program-has-a-money-back-guarantee.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/get-slim-now-program-has-a-money-back-guarantee.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-01-16T20:55:24Z</published><updated>2013-01-16T20:55:24Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Here is the money-back guarantee for the Get Slim Now Transformation Program:

This is directly from Unicity International:

Starting immediately, if you or those you enroll in the Get Slim Now Transformation are not satisfied with the progress made with this program, and they can document that they’ve kept all of the key commitments, we will refund the cost of the program. Helping you achieve your goals is our top priority. This guarantee is designed to give each participant confidence, so they can move forward knowing they have nothing to lose and everything to gain through Get Slim Now Transformation.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>February is Heart Health Month</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="castle rock registered dietitian"/><category term="cholesterol"/><category term="denver registered dietitian"/><category term="february heart health month"/><category term="february heart month"/><category term="heart disease"/><category term="heart health"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jen birge denver"/><category term="jen birge registered dietititian"/><category term="registered dietitian"/><category term="soluble fiber"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/february-is-heart-health-month.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/february-is-heart-health-month.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-01-14T22:38:35Z</published><updated>2013-01-14T22:38:35Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for women and men in the U.S. and next month, February, is dedicated as Heart Health Month.

Did you know that the majority of people do not know what their cholesterol levels are?  And that having high cholesterol puts you at risk for having heart disease?  Having high cholesterol puts you at twice the risk of having heart disease.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>5 Amazing Weight Loss Tips for 2013</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="diabetes educator denver"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jen birge denver"/><category term="registered dietitian denver"/><category term="weight loss"/><category term="weight loss tips"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/5-amazing-weight-loss-tips-for-2013.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/5-amazing-weight-loss-tips-for-2013.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2013-01-01T16:52:14Z</published><updated>2013-01-01T16:52:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Here are five weight loss tips that, if you do them, will help you lose weight:

    Increase your fiber intake (get 25-35 grams per day).  Foods with fiber are more filling than foods that do not have fiber.  Fiber slows down the digestive process, decreasing the rise in blood sugar.  Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and peas are foods rich in fiber.  Bios Life Slim has 4 grams of fiber per serving and that is one reason it helps with weight loss.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Weight Loss Program for 2013</title><category term="2013 weight loss program"/><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now weight loss program"/><category term="jen birge denver"/><category term="jen birge diettititan"/><category term="jen birge weight loss"/><category term="obesity"/><category term="weight loss program"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/weight-loss-program-for-2013.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/weight-loss-program-for-2013.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-12-23T13:26:55Z</published><updated>2012-12-23T13:26:55Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[With 2013 right around the corner, many are starting to think of New Year's resolutions.  I know I have already thought of two or three.  If weight loss is on your list for 2013, the Get Slim Now Weight Loss Program is THE program for 2013.  As a Registered Dietitian, I give the program my stamp of approval because it addresses more than just FOOD.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Matcha and Matcha Focus Green Tea</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Matcha Green Tea"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bios life matcha"/><category term="green tea"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jen birge d enver"/><category term="matcha"/><category term="matcha focus"/><category term="matcha green tea"/><category term="registered dietitian"/><category term="super food"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/matcha-and-matcha-focus-green-tea.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/matcha-and-matcha-focus-green-tea.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-12-15T04:54:22Z</published><updated>2012-12-15T04:54:22Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The University of Colorado says 137 x the amount of polyphenols as green tea.  I also knew that Matcha is grown in Japan in the shade which slows the growth of the plant.  This makes the plant darker and produces amino acids, which gives it a slightly sweet taste.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Gluten Free Nutrition Supplements</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="gluten free"/><category term="gluten free nutrition supplements"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jennifer birge"/><category term="jennifer birge denver"/><category term="nutrition supplements"/><category term="nutrition supplements denver"/><category term="registered dietitian denver"/><category term="weight loss denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/gluten-free-nutrition-supplements.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/gluten-free-nutrition-supplements.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-12-08T02:34:47Z</published><updated>2012-12-08T02:34:47Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[All four of the nutrition supplements used with Unicity's Get Slim Now Transformation Program are gluten free. The four nutrition supplements are Bios Life Slim or Bios Life Slim G, Matcha or Matcha Focus, Lifiber and Lean Complete.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lifestyle Tips for Health</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="douglas family medicine denver"/><category term="health tips"/><category term="health tips denver"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jennifer birge"/><category term="jennifer birge denver"/><category term="physician assistant denver"/><category term="weight loss denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/lifestyle-tips-for-health.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/lifestyle-tips-for-health.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-12-04T18:17:16Z</published><updated>2012-12-04T18:17:16Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A Physician Assistant in the Denver area at Douglas Family Medicine shared the following health tips with me that she promotes to her patients.  I think they are all good tips and I would encourage you to pick a couple to work on each month.

1. Focus on what you should be eating instead of what you can't have. Increase your intake of vegetables, which are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Dietitians looking to Supplement their Income</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Nutrition Supplements"/><category term="Supplement Income"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="jennifer birge"/><category term="jennifer birge denver"/><category term="nurse practitioners supplement income"/><category term="nutrition supplements"/><category term="physician assistants supplement income"/><category term="physicians provide nutrition supplements"/><category term="physicians supplement income"/><category term="registered dietitian supplement income"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/physicians-nurse-practitioners-physician-assistants-and-diet.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/physicians-nurse-practitioners-physician-assistants-and-diet.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-12-03T17:11:55Z</published><updated>2012-12-03T17:11:55Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[More and more physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians are looking to supplement their income by providing nutrition supplements, weight loss programs and more to their patients.  This isn't any different than my dentist selling me that SonicCare toothbruth I bought years ago.  I love that toothbrush and am told I must be flossing regularly when I have my checkups....right.  Real timesaver.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Hottest Deal for a Health Coach plus Free Dietitian Consult</title><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="coach"/><category term="free dietitian consult"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now program"/><category term="health coach"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jennifer birge"/><category term="obesity"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/the-hottest-deal-for-a-health-coach-plus-free-dietitian-cons.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/the-hottest-deal-for-a-health-coach-plus-free-dietitian-cons.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-11-30T22:10:40Z</published><updated>2012-11-30T22:10:40Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Whether you want a health coach for weight loss, to get in shape, or to improve your overall health, we have the hottest deal around.  With the Get Slim Now Transformation Program, you get your very own personal health coach for the entire 13 weeks of the program.  Plus free consults with a RD!  And that isn't all...check out what else you get....

The Get Slim Transformation Program]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Diabetes Prevention Strategies</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="bios life"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="diabetes prevention"/><category term="diabetes prevention strategies"/><category term="jen birge"/><category term="jennifer birge"/><category term="obesity"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/diabetes-prevention-strategies.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/diabetes-prevention-strategies.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-11-27T20:16:54Z</published><updated>2012-11-27T20:16:54Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes increased in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico between 1995 and 2010, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  During that time, the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes increased by 50 percent or more in 42 states, and by 100 percent or more in 18 states.

The report, appearing in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, finds that states with the largest increases are Oklahoma (226 percent), Kentucky (158 percent), Georgia (145 percent), Alabama (140 percent), and Washington (135 percent).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Husband and Wife Lose Weight Together on Get Slim Now Transformation Program</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Get Slim Now Transformation Program"/><category term="Health"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="allan and nicole blain"/><category term="bios life"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="get slim now"/><category term="get slim now program"/><category term="husband and wife lose weight"/><category term="transformation program"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/husband-and-wife-lose-weight-together-on-get-slim-now-transf.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/husband-and-wife-lose-weight-together-on-get-slim-now-transf.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-11-23T19:25:11Z</published><updated>2012-11-23T19:25:11Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Allan and Nicole do the Get Slim Now Transformation Program together.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Free Consultation Plus Free Sample of Bios Life Slim in Denver</title><category term="Bios Life Slim"/><category term="Cholesterol"/><category term="Diabetes"/><category term="Unicity"/><category term="Weight Loss"/><category term="bio life slim sample"/><category term="bios life slim"/><category term="bios life slim denver"/><category term="free sample"/><category term="free sample bios life slim"/><category term="free weight loss consultation denver"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/free-consultation-plus-free-sample-of-bios-life-slim-in-denv.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/free-consultation-plus-free-sample-of-bios-life-slim-in-denv.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-11-19T04:46:20Z</published><updated>2012-11-19T04:46:20Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[For a holiday promotion, I am offering a free weight loss consultation plus a free sample of Bios Life Slim from Denver.  The weight loss consultation can be done by phone, skype or facetime so you do not have to live in Denver or even Colorado. 

Instead of waiting until the holidays are over, I encourage you to do something different and at least NOT gain weight during the holiday season.  Better yet, I can help you lose weight.  If you are looking to change your weight, improve your cholesterol or blood sugar levels, I will provide you with simple things that you can implement and continue to do forever.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Anyone Can Use Save1 Coupons to Feed the Hungry</title><category term="Health"/><category term="feed children"/><category term="feed the hungry"/><category term="feed the hungry children"/><category term="feed the hungry with meals"/><category term="joy smith"/><category term="save1"/><category term="save1.com"/><category term="todd smith"/><id>http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/anyone-can-use-save1-coupons-to-feed-the-hungry.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.slimmedical.net/blog/anyone-can-use-save1-coupons-to-feed-the-hungry.html"/><author><name>Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE</name></author><published>2012-11-17T23:41:27Z</published><updated>2012-11-17T23:41:27Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Save1.com is a new company with the slogan "Save Money!  Save Lives!".  To save money and lives you simply redeem any of their merchant coupons and when the sale is made a portion is given to organizations that feed the hungry.  Hungry CHILDREN that is.]]></summary></entry></feed>