Your Body & CODE RED
Tell me about the CODE RED Multi-Vitamin!
After much thought and consideration, CODE RED decided to provide REBELS the option of taking all around excellent quality MULTI VITAMIN. Ideally, we would love everyone to eat the rainbow and never need any nutrients or minerals other than our food ...
Salt, salt, salt!
Sadly, SALT has been blamed for what SUGAR did! We have an amazing video that we think you should watch that explains how increasing your salt levels is essential with eating CODE RED. These ideas of eating low salt are based on outdated dietary ...
Should I be worried about loose skin?
Thank you so much for asking about sagging skin, loose skin and other skin weight loss related issues. Our fearless leader Cristy did a great video on this topic and we think it is worth a watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf63xkGauIw
Tell me more about VITAMIN D
Great question! Here is a video that Cari created regarding Vitamin D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keg5OvIk7pULet’s Let's take a second to talk about Vitamin D. It is estimated that the majority of the people in North American suffer from ...
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
We have worked with a TON of hypoglycemia REBELS here at CODE RED. We find that when they cut out the processed foods and simple carbs, the incidence of hypoglycemia does decrease thus decreasing the need for "snacks". It is a vicious cycle of ...
CBD and CODE RED
CODE RED CBD OIL Code Red has partnered with a Kentucky family farm to bring you the highest quality CBD OIL. You can purchase here: https://shop.coderedlifestyle.com/products/code-red-cbd-oil Here is a video that Cari did explaining how to use the ...
Acid Reflux / Heartburn
Acid reflux is when stomach acid gets pushed up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Some reflux is totally normal and harmless, usually causing no symptoms. But when it happens too often, ...
Your monthly cycle and losing weight
So frustrating to be losing weight and then your monthly cycle hits! Well, we do understand that this time of the month can be challenging. Let’s chat about some hints/tips and ideas to get you through this “period” of time. First stop: Watch this ...
What about IODINE?
Iodine is an essential element that you need to be healthy. It is a very complicated subject and we think that Dr. Ken Berry does a great job explaining it. Cristy and Cari met him at a conference in Texas and they trust his opinion on this subject. ...
Why does my breath stink? Why does my mouth taste like metal?
Some people that eat CODE RED will experience a sudden onset on bad breath or metallic taste. WHY does this happen: Well, simply put when your body breaks down fat for energy instead of carbs, it converts the fatty acids into chemicals called ...
Help! I have a new itchy red rash! Is this Keto Rash????
If you have just started into the fat burning lifestyle and have developed a red itchy rash, first ouch! I know it can be miserable. Some people have called it a “keto rash”. Since CODE RED isn't traditional "Keto" we don't see it as often. It CAN be ...
All about SLEEP APNEA and CODE RED
Apnea literally means “without breath.” There are 3 types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central and mixed. Of the three types, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA for short) is the most common. This is where there is an intermittent airflow blockage during ...
I have noticed increased bruising. HELP!
Other people have reported increased bruising when changing their eating. Our conclusion is that it is diet change related. Other theories….. 1. Less fat to “pad” 2. Vit C being low 3. Vit K being low You might want to try incorporating more of ...
Why do some people experience an initial increase in serum cholesterol when eating a high fat lifestyle?
Cholesterol initially goes high with eating a high fat lifestyle because...when we lose weight and our fat cells shrink, it releases triclycerides and cholesterol which are stored in fat cells. Our body can use the triglycerides for energy but we ...
Athletics and weight loss
Cristy has a very concrete stance on this particular subject because in her own words "I was a fat athlete". That is how she began her journey to discover that exercise has nothing to do with weight loss. You will absolutely need to cut out the ...
How does STRESS affect weight loss
People are more and more stressed these days: Social Media Long Working Hours Lack of Physical Activity Family Issues We know that stress can affect us emotionally, but we don’t always talk about how stress can affect our hormone levels and the ...
When you are sick and eating CODE RED
We are so sorry you are sick. We hope you feel better soon! In the meantime, here are some thoughts. Extra water: your body needs water to help flush out the sickness. You can drink your water warm, with a tea bag or even cold if that feels better – ...
Tell Me More About Apple Cider Vinegar
We here at CODE RED love apple cider vinegar (ACV) and the following is some information about WHY we love it and how you can incorporate it into your life. Here is a great article outlining WHY we love ACV. ...
Sleep
Here are some thoughts that might help. In the CODE RED life, we believe SLEEP is the number one rule in weight loss. You can do EVERYTHING right, but if you don’t sleep you will not lose weight. Consider getting a fit bit. They are a low-cost way to ...
Living Without a Gallbladder & the CODE RED Lifestyle
Here are a couple of things that you might want to consider. BUT FIRST.. watch this video by Cristy! https://youtu.be/kbCl4DoZDAo The gallbladder is the “purse” that holds digestive enzymes that help break down fats when you eat them. Since we eat a ...
Hair Loss
Here are some thoughts about weight loss and hair loss. Over the years, we have had rebels talk about losing hair as they lose weight. Here are some thoughts/info for you. Hair is made of protein and when our eating styles changes, our hair can ...
Info on Electrolytes and Cramps
We have found that due to the amount of water that CODE RED rebels consume, we often need to be diligent about replacing electrolytes. Here is some info for you about electrolytes and cramps. ALSO here is a video Cari did on electrolytes so please ...
Cholesterol and the CODE RED Lifestyle
If you have spoken with a health care professional, it is not our intention to contradict their recommendations or opinion. However, the CR life believes a bit differently than traditional medicine. Here is what is best. Do you OWN research. Read ...
Electrolyte Replacement Recipe
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar ½ teaspoon of Redmonds Real Salt https://coderedlifestyle.com/realsalt 1 tablespoon of Lemon/lime juice Stevia or Monkfruit to taste Optional: ½ teaspoon of baking soda Mix all in 4-8 ...
Poop Info
Are you eating CODE RED and seeing changes in your bowel movements? We will go over a few things that will help, but first let’s review what is happening. Here are some thoughts. Give your body some time to adjust. You have changed your VOLUME of ...