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!

Water Works

Drinking more water is one of the single most important factors in weight loss! How much water you should drink comes down to your commitment to your weight loss! A minimum recommend amount is a gallon per day, yes you read that correctly. A gallon of water each day helps to flush the toxins and fat from your body. " Pee, poop, and sweat is how your body releases fat"-Jeromy Williams So start drinking your gallon right now, your body will thank you!

Snacking Right

When you are between meals there are snacks that will help you and snacks that will hurt you.  Fruits and vegetables are a good choice for snacking and they are low calorie.  By eating vegetables or fruit you are adding to the servings you should take in each day in addition to your intake at meal time.  Eating fat-free is not a good idea for snaking.  Why is that?  Since fat-free foods were introduced people have been getting fatter.  Fat does not make you fat!  By processing fat or oil the composition of the food is changed chemically and your body does not know what to do with the food so it is stored as FAT!

There are nuts that are good for snacking on, preferably in the raw.  Almonds are great for a snack that includes protein and good fat.  Avoid the glazed, honey, or salty flavored nuts as they add sugar and flavoring that will negate the beneficial properties.  Make the right choice for your snacks and enjoy the benefit they can provide in helping you to attain your fat loss goals.  A bad choice today can result in additional work needed tomorrow to compensate.  Changing your lifestyle is about decisions made each day!

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

Believe and Acheive

Believe in your infinite power!  You are amazing and all powerful, starting using that power!  Set goals that are realistic but more than you think you can achieve right now, this is because you will be surprised at how much you can do and you can achieve more than you think possible.  We believe in you and your ability to become more than you ever thought possible!

Fake it til you make it!  I love this saying because we oft times have to push forward even when we have self-doubt.  By going through the motions and having positive thoughts, our thoughts become action!  Look to positive affirmations and positive people who can help you succeed!  We want you to succeed!  You can do it so start now with a goal!  Now add 10% to that and work on an action plan.  We are always here to help so if you are uncertain about creating an action plan feel free to contact us and we will help you.  We want you to see yourself as we do!  You can do so make today a great day and plan for each day to be a new exciting experience!  Be positive!  Be happy!  Remember to eat your healthy breakfast, this helps to increase your energy and your outlook!

You need this

Every morning when you get up, tell yourself that you will eat a healthy breakfast.  If you do not eat breakfast you have put your body into starvation mode and everything you eat will be converted to storage, aka Fat!  What you eat for breakfast is as important as eating this first crucial meal of the day!

You should make your breakfast, avoid prepared foods!

Color rules the day!

There are a lot of alternatives to dairy!

Fruit is your friend!