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So the next question is how long will it take for the pounds be gone? Dr. Ian emphasizes the importance of keeping the weight off through exercise and maintaining a balance in our eating habits as we approach summer activities. Just when we decided to make an excuse due to a “busy schedule”, Dr. Ian provides us with the Official Shred Power Cleanse Recipe Book which includes 100 super recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less. Dr. Ian also encourages everyone to participate in the smoothie challenge by using the Purple Power Detox Smoothie Recipe. Click here to learn more. HOW TO USE THE POWER CLEANSE: JUMPSTART Used to jumpstart weight loss, the Power Cleanse is perfect right before participating in a full weight-loss program. RESET It also may be used to reset an old regimen. WEEKEND QUICKIE Have a big event coming up? Dr. Ian recommends The Power Cleanse before a high-profile weekend like a wedding or beach trip to lose up to 8-10 pounds. Rule of Thumb: 1. Eat a clean breakfast such as oatmeal, bananas and smoothies. 3. If you know you have an event or outing, eat a healthy, clean lunch. 3. Incorporate snacks into your diet through the day so that you are not thinking about large meals. 4. Add in a “buffer zone” for potential time that you know you will eat less clean. 5. Reduce portions of the bad stuff (fatty foods). Increase portions of the good stuff (veggies and fruits). “The idea is to gradually work your way back to eating what you want in smaller portions,” Dr. Ian explains. He suggests that once we feel the self-fulfilling rewards, we will not want to go back to unhealthy eating habits. Dr. Ian is now offering popcorn and bars with his recipe book on his website: www.shredlife.com Dr. Smith is the author of 13 books, 5 of them #1 New York Times Bestsellers including SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, SHRED: The Revolutionary Diet, The Fat Smash Diet and Extreme Fat Smash. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner.) Twitter: @DrIanSmith Instagram: #DoctorIanSmith MADE-MAGAZINE.COM POP CULTURE HEALTH & BEAUTY 47