Q: If you grew up eating either of these or both I wonder if you knew the difference, would that of made u choose one or the other? And would it have made a difference in our overall physique and performance. So, I did a bit of research and noticed that most fitness and figure competitiors, as well as bodybuilders and endurance athletes, choose oatmeal as their steamy calente cereal of choice. So, the question is--Is there a differance between cream of wheat and oatmeal?
A: Ok. So here is the down low on these miracluous grains!! While oatmeal and cream of wheat are both hot cereals, and both are made from grains, their similarities end there. "For starters, as their names imply, cream of wheat is made from the grain, wheat, while oatmeal is made from the grain, oats. Furthermore, and this is really where their major differences come into play, cream of wheat is highly processed. Just like white bread, which also starts with wheat, cream of wheat is stripped of most of its fiber-filled bran and vitamin- and mineral-rich germ. The end result is mostly starchy endosperm. Of course, the cereal is later fortified with vitamins and minerals, but the real problem is that with the majority of the fiber gone, this starchy cereal is a fast-digesting carb. If you’re eating that for breakfast you won’t be burning as much fat throughout the day, or have as much energy, as research shows you will with a whole-grain, such as oatmeal. Oatmeal is not stripped of its fiber and therefore is a slow-digesting carb. Research shows that athletes who consume a slow-digesting carb for breakfast, burn more fat and have more energy throughout the day, as well as during exercise. Oatmeal also provides multiple health benefits. It has been shown in clinical studies to help lower cholesterol and it contains antioxidants, which have been shown to help reduce plaque formation on arteries."(Jim Stoppani, PhD)
So let's stick with yummy Hot oatmeal as your breakfast cereal of choice. However, if you want to get your cream of wheat fix, as research suggest--an optimal time to have some would be "immediately after workouts when the insulin boost this fast-carb provides will help to drive the carbs into your muscles and turn on the processes in muscle that boost recovery and growth".(Jim Stoppani, PhD) Or you can try cream of brown rice....sounds weird but oh so yummy!!!!!
Here’s the nutritional comparison of oatmeal and cream of wheat:
1 cup cooked oatmeal: 147 calories, 6 g protein, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 2 g fat
1 cup cooked cream of wheat: 131 calories, 4 g protein, 28 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 0.5 g fat
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
When the doors seem to close.....
Isnt it funny how life can test and stretch and mold you into something that could be great, but in the midst of this Hot bed of self discovery we do not let ourselves go thru the pain of the process. I am in the middle of this process myself and I do not like it. But, if I do not go throught the process of hard work then how can I truely enjoy and reap the benefits of that hard work? If I dont toil and cry and fight for what I know that God has for me and my path then how can I shine my light for others to see? I believe I am going through the narrow moments of my walk with God. And it feels so lonely. But I know that God has me wrapped up in his arms carrying me through this time in my life. I know I am not alone even though it feels like it. I thank God everyday for the opportunity to share my passion with others who need to hear the truth about what true happieness is all about!!! Whatever hardships I go thru I do it with God!! I know I must be patient and follow thru in everything I do!! That is the key to success!! We must follow through!!! Whether it be in pursuing your dreams, or taking time everyday to read your bible, or taking time to workout and do cardio, or taking time with family or friend follow through with all of them!!! I feel our lives would be more fruitful and more rewarding if we just gave ourselves into the process of our joureny--take that step and follow throught!!!
So, what how do we do this? One day at a time. One workout at a time. One coffee date a time. One bedtime story at a time. One bible/devotion at a time. It is about taking it one step at a time--just like when we first learned how to walk. Ok my friends!! I have a challenge for you. Let us set a goal for this week and try and follow thru with it!!! Then at the end of the week let's talk about it!! Please comment on this post so we can help each other through the hard times that would stop us from achieving our goals!!! I pray for all of my readers(friends) and your goals!!! Talk to you on Friday!!!:O)
So, what how do we do this? One day at a time. One workout at a time. One coffee date a time. One bedtime story at a time. One bible/devotion at a time. It is about taking it one step at a time--just like when we first learned how to walk. Ok my friends!! I have a challenge for you. Let us set a goal for this week and try and follow thru with it!!! Then at the end of the week let's talk about it!! Please comment on this post so we can help each other through the hard times that would stop us from achieving our goals!!! I pray for all of my readers(friends) and your goals!!! Talk to you on Friday!!!:O)
Monday, January 10, 2011
The start of a new week!!
Ok. So, these past few weeks have not been what I have expected. Although, I did have a great Holiday season, I was sick the whole entire time and was unable to train the way I wanted too. It has put in a mind set of confusion and sadness. I write this to you to show you how life can and does affect a fitness competitor,fitness model,etc....
I guess it has a bit to do with I was so on track right before the holidays then was derailed during, that trying to get back on without momentum is somewhat crippling me to move on....does that make sense? I am a Fitness Coach/Nutrition Consultant and love to help people achieve their very best. But, I feel if I don't let you guys in on the ugly side of training then I feel you guys will be misled into thinking it is always easy for us.
Well, I am happy to announce that it is NOT EASY!!!:O) In fact, It is so hard at times that I just want to cry for I feel like I am being such an em-poster to others and myself. Well, this is me telling you that right now I am struggling just to go to the gym( yeah that is right--the person that breaths the gym). But, that doesn't mean that I am not going to dust myself off and go anyways.
I will not let self-pity and self-doubt enter my mindset!! I will not let my body and how it feels(unless I cannot move because of some heinous sickness)dictate what my goals are!! I will not Let negative thoughts ruin the peace I have inside. I thank Jesus everyday for the ability to come to him and just download. I thank him every day for bringing people into my life who can encourage me and lift me up. I thank him every day for being so in the middle of my life that when moments like this happen he gives me an outlet to release the struggle inside. I am so blessed to have such an amazing friend in my life. God you are so good to me. Thank you.
Isn't it wonderful to be able to have sometime bigger than us to be able to go to in times of trouble. I encourage you my friends to reach inside yourself and find that something and let it guide you in the direction you should go. Let it help you through the hard times. I always say the only way to truly have a stellar outside is to have your inside at peace and in balance--that doesn't not just mean your physical inside but your spiritual inside as well. If your spiritual inside(your mind and thoughts) are off balance then your physical side will follow and become off balance.
It all works together. I call it the triple threat to optimal health and well being--mind, body, and spirt...with the spirit at the center. With that combo on our side what can't we do!!!!
As I write these words to you I am encouraged. I feel I can go on with the day know that My God has my back today and forever!!! My mantra! One day at a time, one workout at a time, one meal at a time, one small victory at a time...and for me today that is just merely to go to the gym and work it out!!!!!! Be blessed my friends and remember!! Stay fit, Always have fun, and Stay Focused!!!!
I guess it has a bit to do with I was so on track right before the holidays then was derailed during, that trying to get back on without momentum is somewhat crippling me to move on....does that make sense? I am a Fitness Coach/Nutrition Consultant and love to help people achieve their very best. But, I feel if I don't let you guys in on the ugly side of training then I feel you guys will be misled into thinking it is always easy for us.
Well, I am happy to announce that it is NOT EASY!!!:O) In fact, It is so hard at times that I just want to cry for I feel like I am being such an em-poster to others and myself. Well, this is me telling you that right now I am struggling just to go to the gym( yeah that is right--the person that breaths the gym). But, that doesn't mean that I am not going to dust myself off and go anyways.
I will not let self-pity and self-doubt enter my mindset!! I will not let my body and how it feels(unless I cannot move because of some heinous sickness)dictate what my goals are!! I will not Let negative thoughts ruin the peace I have inside. I thank Jesus everyday for the ability to come to him and just download. I thank him every day for bringing people into my life who can encourage me and lift me up. I thank him every day for being so in the middle of my life that when moments like this happen he gives me an outlet to release the struggle inside. I am so blessed to have such an amazing friend in my life. God you are so good to me. Thank you.
Isn't it wonderful to be able to have sometime bigger than us to be able to go to in times of trouble. I encourage you my friends to reach inside yourself and find that something and let it guide you in the direction you should go. Let it help you through the hard times. I always say the only way to truly have a stellar outside is to have your inside at peace and in balance--that doesn't not just mean your physical inside but your spiritual inside as well. If your spiritual inside(your mind and thoughts) are off balance then your physical side will follow and become off balance.
It all works together. I call it the triple threat to optimal health and well being--mind, body, and spirt...with the spirit at the center. With that combo on our side what can't we do!!!!
As I write these words to you I am encouraged. I feel I can go on with the day know that My God has my back today and forever!!! My mantra! One day at a time, one workout at a time, one meal at a time, one small victory at a time...and for me today that is just merely to go to the gym and work it out!!!!!! Be blessed my friends and remember!! Stay fit, Always have fun, and Stay Focused!!!!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Just wanted to share a few more little itty bitty recipes/meals/snacks....Dont u just love the options!! Cant stand it!!
Snacks/meals
Hard boiled eggs and apples/fruit
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 apple, sliced
Or
Skip the eggs(Well at least skip the whole egg)
Add natural Peanut butter with 1 apple, sliced but add the 2 egg whites if you want to up the Protein
Turkey rolls
¼ cup light cream cheese or cottage cheese(don’t trip!! I will explain below.LOL)
¼ dried oregano or Mediterranean spices( can get it in the spice section)
¼ cup reduced fat basil and tomato flavored feta cheese crumbled
1 can 2oz chopped ripe olives drained
2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
4 0z sliced turkey breast
1 cup baby spinach leaves
In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to combine cream cheese, oregano, reduced fate feta cheese and olives. If you are going to attempt cottage cheese(and I strongly suggest u do cause it is fabulous!!!) but it in a processor and mix until it is a sour cream consistency. Then fall above ingredients. Evenly spread half the cheese mixture on each tortillas. Then top with half the turkey breast and half the spinach leaves. Roll up tightly, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to slice about 15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and slice each tortilla into 6 pieces. If you want to take it up a notch as Emeril would say!!! Try taking some mini bell peppers and roast them off in oven with olive oil and sea salt and put in oven for 35 min at 400 degrees. After let them cool( all this can be done prior to making this recipe) then use with any recipe or just eat as a side. and there you have it!! Enjoy!!
Enjoy
Salmon cakes
1 can of Salmon
1 cup Panko bread crumbles whole wheat(can get it at Whole Foods. They also have brown rice, quinoa crumbles too)
1 egg and 1 egg white
Spices
Onions diced
Worcestershire sauce or low sodium soy sauce just two splashes
Lemon half
Mix ingredients and fry in pan with either spray or a light coating of olive oil.
Hard boiled eggs and apples/fruit
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 apple, sliced
Or
Skip the eggs(Well at least skip the whole egg)
Add natural Peanut butter with 1 apple, sliced but add the 2 egg whites if you want to up the Protein
Turkey rolls
¼ cup light cream cheese or cottage cheese(don’t trip!! I will explain below.LOL)
¼ dried oregano or Mediterranean spices( can get it in the spice section)
¼ cup reduced fat basil and tomato flavored feta cheese crumbled
1 can 2oz chopped ripe olives drained
2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
4 0z sliced turkey breast
1 cup baby spinach leaves
In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to combine cream cheese, oregano, reduced fate feta cheese and olives. If you are going to attempt cottage cheese(and I strongly suggest u do cause it is fabulous!!!) but it in a processor and mix until it is a sour cream consistency. Then fall above ingredients. Evenly spread half the cheese mixture on each tortillas. Then top with half the turkey breast and half the spinach leaves. Roll up tightly, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to slice about 15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and slice each tortilla into 6 pieces. If you want to take it up a notch as Emeril would say!!! Try taking some mini bell peppers and roast them off in oven with olive oil and sea salt and put in oven for 35 min at 400 degrees. After let them cool( all this can be done prior to making this recipe) then use with any recipe or just eat as a side. and there you have it!! Enjoy!!
Enjoy
Salmon cakes
1 can of Salmon
1 cup Panko bread crumbles whole wheat(can get it at Whole Foods. They also have brown rice, quinoa crumbles too)
1 egg and 1 egg white
Spices
Onions diced
Worcestershire sauce or low sodium soy sauce just two splashes
Lemon half
Mix ingredients and fry in pan with either spray or a light coating of olive oil.
Just a little bit of the Med!!!!! Enjoy!!:O)
Feta Burgers
1lb of lean hamburger/ground turkey or ground chicken--my fav) meat
¼ cup of light feta cheese
¼ cup of scallions
¼ cup of black /kalimata olives dices
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
Cumin and allspice optional
Grill or pan fry, if pan fry use Pam spray for the bottom of the pan.
Mix all ingredients together and make into patties. Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean! You can either eat it plain or with a whole grain bun!!!
For a wonderful side Take some Mini bell peppers add some olive oil spray and sea salt and bake for 35 min then serve!!! Yummy!!! I love love love this recipe!!! Enjoy!!!
1lb of lean hamburger/ground turkey or ground chicken--my fav) meat
¼ cup of light feta cheese
¼ cup of scallions
¼ cup of black /kalimata olives dices
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
Cumin and allspice optional
Grill or pan fry, if pan fry use Pam spray for the bottom of the pan.
Mix all ingredients together and make into patties. Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean! You can either eat it plain or with a whole grain bun!!!
For a wonderful side Take some Mini bell peppers add some olive oil spray and sea salt and bake for 35 min then serve!!! Yummy!!! I love love love this recipe!!! Enjoy!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Is it a New Year already?
Ok my Friends!! It is New Year's resolution time!!! So, let us put down the Peppermint bark and unleash our inner strength and sneakers and make a promise to ourselves to either stay fit or get fit!!!!! Sounds like a plan to me!!!
In a time when so many of us will join a gym or studio with reckless abandonment and with a little engine that could attitude. We have visions of a stomach that could wash a load of laundry or a backside that could stand at attention only to find that we are so bored with the same old same old( mind u this is only after a week or two of training)cardio equipment and weight training routines.
With that said--exercise should not and I repeat should not be drudgery or torture!! If you have hit your limit of blaring music, spandex for days, and the hamster affect of the traditional gym then my friends it is time to take your activities elsewhere or better yet outside. Don't get me wrong being in a gym setting has it's place(for I am the consomme gym rat...well that is what my husband tells me anyway LOL,) but for us the road to longevity in our pursuit for better health will only happen if we mix things up!!!
This is where the fun begins!!! There soo soo many fun and motivating activities that will give you the same workout as being in a gym setting--sometimes it is better, for it keeps your body guessing and you from getting bored!! To name a few-- trail running, cycling with a group, trampoline acrobatics class(really they have these classes! And let me tell you tramp class is such a great and fun workout!!!),self-defense class, dance(ballroom type(can u say dancing with the stars--hey!!), or walking up the Lyon st. stairs in San Fransisco California. All I can say about those stairs is Yeah baby!!! I think you get the picture.
All of these activities not only produce health benefits it also gives you an outlet to meet people with the same interest. It is a win-win situation. And you can learn an new skill!! How awesome is that!!! Can I get a whoop whoop!!!:o)
So let us take control of our health and wellness for in life we have very little control over circumstances!! Let us keep the one that centers us( for me that would be Jesus) in those circumstances and live life to the fullest!!! Now that's what I am talking about!! The more we stay positive in our journey to better health, which could be in the form of getting better at a skill--let's say like Salsa or better yet a move in your Zumba class that you just cannot master yet, the more we can Keep ourselves focused on those little successes that will open up a world of self confidence.
S0 let's get started!!! Find a fitness expert, meet people at the activity of choice and get to know them, take a class at your local gym, etc... The key is accountability!! If we are held accountable to someone then we are more likely to stay on course. Again, this could be with a training or your bestie!!! Just remember my friends--Stay fit, and always Have fun, and Stay focused!!!
In a time when so many of us will join a gym or studio with reckless abandonment and with a little engine that could attitude. We have visions of a stomach that could wash a load of laundry or a backside that could stand at attention only to find that we are so bored with the same old same old( mind u this is only after a week or two of training)cardio equipment and weight training routines.
With that said--exercise should not and I repeat should not be drudgery or torture!! If you have hit your limit of blaring music, spandex for days, and the hamster affect of the traditional gym then my friends it is time to take your activities elsewhere or better yet outside. Don't get me wrong being in a gym setting has it's place(for I am the consomme gym rat...well that is what my husband tells me anyway LOL,) but for us the road to longevity in our pursuit for better health will only happen if we mix things up!!!
This is where the fun begins!!! There soo soo many fun and motivating activities that will give you the same workout as being in a gym setting--sometimes it is better, for it keeps your body guessing and you from getting bored!! To name a few-- trail running, cycling with a group, trampoline acrobatics class(really they have these classes! And let me tell you tramp class is such a great and fun workout!!!),self-defense class, dance(ballroom type(can u say dancing with the stars--hey!!), or walking up the Lyon st. stairs in San Fransisco California. All I can say about those stairs is Yeah baby!!! I think you get the picture.
All of these activities not only produce health benefits it also gives you an outlet to meet people with the same interest. It is a win-win situation. And you can learn an new skill!! How awesome is that!!! Can I get a whoop whoop!!!:o)
So let us take control of our health and wellness for in life we have very little control over circumstances!! Let us keep the one that centers us( for me that would be Jesus) in those circumstances and live life to the fullest!!! Now that's what I am talking about!! The more we stay positive in our journey to better health, which could be in the form of getting better at a skill--let's say like Salsa or better yet a move in your Zumba class that you just cannot master yet, the more we can Keep ourselves focused on those little successes that will open up a world of self confidence.
S0 let's get started!!! Find a fitness expert, meet people at the activity of choice and get to know them, take a class at your local gym, etc... The key is accountability!! If we are held accountable to someone then we are more likely to stay on course. Again, this could be with a training or your bestie!!! Just remember my friends--Stay fit, and always Have fun, and Stay focused!!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Recipe anyone??? could be for a party could be for the week....humm the possiblities are endless!!!
This is one of my Favorite meatball recipes!!!
Ingredients
* 1 lb. Lean ground beef/lean turkey/lean chicken(I prefer chicken)
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 1/3 C. onion, minced
* 1/2 C. bread crumbs?Panko/rice bran(will bring carb count down)
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 Tbs. fresh horseradish
* 2egg whites
* garlic powder and onion powder to taste
* The yummy very low if any sugar sauce:
* 2 Tbs. Stevia or Splenda
* 5 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
* 2 C. ketchup(No sugar) or chili sauce
* 2/3 C. vinegar
* 3 Tbs Teriyaki sauce low sodium
* 1/2 Tbs ginger powder/ginger root 1/2 tsp
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together for the meatball portion. Then, shape into 1-inch balls. Put shaped meatballs to the side, then continue to combine sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and pour over meatballs. Bake for 45 minutes. Refrigerate meatballs to bring excess fat up to surface then degrease if necessary and reheat for 30 minutes before serving. This is if you want to eliminate more fat from recipe. Or, you could just by pass the degreasing part and just bake and serve!! And there it is!! A great appetizer to bring to a party or just to have for the week!!! Enjoy and remember. Stay fit, have fun, and stay focused!!!:O)
Ingredients
* 1 lb. Lean ground beef/lean turkey/lean chicken(I prefer chicken)
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 1/3 C. onion, minced
* 1/2 C. bread crumbs?Panko/rice bran(will bring carb count down)
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 Tbs. fresh horseradish
* 2egg whites
* garlic powder and onion powder to taste
* The yummy very low if any sugar sauce:
* 2 Tbs. Stevia or Splenda
* 5 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
* 2 C. ketchup(No sugar) or chili sauce
* 2/3 C. vinegar
* 3 Tbs Teriyaki sauce low sodium
* 1/2 Tbs ginger powder/ginger root 1/2 tsp
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together for the meatball portion. Then, shape into 1-inch balls. Put shaped meatballs to the side, then continue to combine sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and pour over meatballs. Bake for 45 minutes. Refrigerate meatballs to bring excess fat up to surface then degrease if necessary and reheat for 30 minutes before serving. This is if you want to eliminate more fat from recipe. Or, you could just by pass the degreasing part and just bake and serve!! And there it is!! A great appetizer to bring to a party or just to have for the week!!! Enjoy and remember. Stay fit, have fun, and stay focused!!!:O)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
What about sugar?
Alright friends!!! Just for the month of January!!! Let's start this year off with a positive change!!! As I sit here and recap on the holidays. Besides being extremely sick for most of the season. I still had to be the perfect host and mommy and wife and etc. I had numerous parties that I hosted and went to. At all of them there was an over abundance of sweet goodness!!! I am actually a bit thankful that I was not 100 percent so not to over indulge on all the goodness that surrounded me.LOL
So, how can we start this year off right? Let us say no to everything sugar!! Wow!! I know, you are thinking I am craaazzy!! Well, I might be crazy but what I do know is that our bodies mainly our panaceas need a bit of a break!! We need to level our blood sugar levels so we are not constantly putting undo stress on our bodies. Let me explain, so what happens is an influx of sugar into the bloodstream upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin, which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level.
Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets high in sugar, you're making way for rapid weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels, both of which have been linked to cardiovascular disease. Very interesting factoid!!! Complex carbohydrates(which partly are our fruits and veggies)in the body tend to be absorbed more slowly, lessening the impact on blood-sugar levels. Not as fun as refined sugars, but so much better for you...:o) Although the sudden rush of sugar into your blood stream can give you an quick energy boost(yeah baby!!) it triggers the release of insulin which lowers it and over time as you body becomes depleted of nutrients, your metabolism becomes inefficient resulting in poor energy and weight control. Your liver converts the extra sugar to triglycerides (blood fats) and bad cholesterol(actually excessive cholesterol).
Eventually this leads to a number of health problems such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, mood swings(watch it now!!), yeast overgrowth(not so much), osteoporosis, premature aging(really), poor immunity, degenerative diseases and increased risk of cancer.
So how can we start?
Well, one day at a time!! :o) But, that doesn't mean go cold-turkey. Try reducing your sugar-intake in levels!! For example, if you are drinking a cup of tea or coffee reduce your intake by half. Then each week eliminate sugar by half or quarter until all sugar is gone!!! If you cannot live without sweets then try natural sweetener but still use very moderately. Stevia or agave are pretty good choices.:o) So let's do this together!!! Remember, it is a day in and day out process!! It is a journey. A journey for better health. One thing I always say to my clients, friends and family is as long as you are good to your insides your outsides will follow--your outsides are the gravy to all the hard work you put into your training and your taking control of your nutrition.:o) Always rememeber!! Stay fit, Have fun, and stay focused!!!! Be blessed my friends!!!
So, how can we start this year off right? Let us say no to everything sugar!! Wow!! I know, you are thinking I am craaazzy!! Well, I might be crazy but what I do know is that our bodies mainly our panaceas need a bit of a break!! We need to level our blood sugar levels so we are not constantly putting undo stress on our bodies. Let me explain, so what happens is an influx of sugar into the bloodstream upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin, which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level.
Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets high in sugar, you're making way for rapid weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels, both of which have been linked to cardiovascular disease. Very interesting factoid!!! Complex carbohydrates(which partly are our fruits and veggies)in the body tend to be absorbed more slowly, lessening the impact on blood-sugar levels. Not as fun as refined sugars, but so much better for you...:o) Although the sudden rush of sugar into your blood stream can give you an quick energy boost(yeah baby!!) it triggers the release of insulin which lowers it and over time as you body becomes depleted of nutrients, your metabolism becomes inefficient resulting in poor energy and weight control. Your liver converts the extra sugar to triglycerides (blood fats) and bad cholesterol(actually excessive cholesterol).
Eventually this leads to a number of health problems such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, mood swings(watch it now!!), yeast overgrowth(not so much), osteoporosis, premature aging(really), poor immunity, degenerative diseases and increased risk of cancer.
So how can we start?
Well, one day at a time!! :o) But, that doesn't mean go cold-turkey. Try reducing your sugar-intake in levels!! For example, if you are drinking a cup of tea or coffee reduce your intake by half. Then each week eliminate sugar by half or quarter until all sugar is gone!!! If you cannot live without sweets then try natural sweetener but still use very moderately. Stevia or agave are pretty good choices.:o) So let's do this together!!! Remember, it is a day in and day out process!! It is a journey. A journey for better health. One thing I always say to my clients, friends and family is as long as you are good to your insides your outsides will follow--your outsides are the gravy to all the hard work you put into your training and your taking control of your nutrition.:o) Always rememeber!! Stay fit, Have fun, and stay focused!!!! Be blessed my friends!!!
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