Addiction

Did you know that one of the most addictive substances known to man also happens to be in most foods and it is legal?  Dr Robert Lusting states that sugar has the same effect on our brain as cocaine.  That is just plain scary and gives good reason to break the cycle of addiction.  If there is one thing that you can give up that will have significant impact upon your health it has to be sugar.  Sugar can sap calcium from your bones and cause early onset osteoporosis.  Estimates show that we consume close to 130 pounds of sugar a year.  Fact: The USDA states that the average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar.  An article was written in Forbes magazine about how we are basically killing ourselves with sugar and that we are just scratching the surface of the effects of sugar on our bodies.   Don't let this monster control your life, remove as many forms of sugar from your diet and you will be amazed at the results.

Each cube represents 4 grams of sugar approx 1 tsp.

Have a Coke and no smile!

Food Challenge

You have spent weeks losing weight and doing great when you have a day where you have not eaten enough food and cravings come on strong.  "Challenge yourself about food and drink 32oz of water before you eat it" says trainer Jeromy. When a craving is strong and food challenges you, challenge food back by doing healthy things before you eat some "bad" food.
By drinking a lot of water you will not feel hungry and may conquer the craving moment,  either way you will eat less of what you shouldn't and you will focus on the healthy things you do.  The calm comes after the storm, just continue to improve.  "If your going to eat something unhealthy like double stuff Oreos, enjoy it, savor it and then get over it." -Jane