MUCH OF THE SUGARS CONSUMED TODAY ARE ‘HIDDEN’ IN PROCESSED FOODS THAT ARE NOT USUALLY SEEN AS SWEETS I am a sugar addict… My daily decision to overcome my sugar addiction does not consist of seeing chocolate and saying no, it begins at the grocery store! The only way I can truly successfully practice selfContinue reading “I am a sugar addict… and I am learning how to overcome food addictions”
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How Not to Die
Like other leading killers, especially heart disease and high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes may be an unfortunate consequence of dietary choices. There is hope, though, even if you already have diabetes. Indeed, even if you’ve been suffering with the disease for decades, you may be able to achieve a complete remission of type 2Continue reading “How Not to Die”
6 reasons that walking is a wonder drug
Happy Sunday!!!! How about some tips as you Fall into a Healthier You! 🍁One of the first Habits of Health we challenge clients to build is a daily walking habit. You can start at any level that makes sense for your current health reality, and then, over time, we gradually add more and more stepsContinue reading “6 reasons that walking is a wonder drug”
Results are guaranteed on the “Thinking About It Diet”
If you do nothing, I can guarantee your results… Today’s little truth-bomb is that beginning October 1st, most Americans begin a STEADY WEIGHT GAIN till January 1st.The problem (according to studies) is that it takes another 5 months to get rid of that weight you just put on. If EVER! CRAZY. It’s easy to hitContinue reading “Results are guaranteed on the “Thinking About It Diet””
Healthy is not what we do, but who we are!
The struggle to claim our identity in Christ is equal parts physical, mental, and spiritual. The shift from doing to being although seemingly subtle is actually fundamental to real change.
You Won’t Change Until You Turn Yourself In!
No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There’s only one thing that makes someone change: Their own realization that they need to do it. -Lori Deschene This quote speaks volumes to me. For most of myContinue reading “You Won’t Change Until You Turn Yourself In!”
The Importance of Hydration for Weight Loss
Most of us are dehydrated. We know we should drink enough water, but the majority of us still don’t. A report from a CBS News outlet a few years ago noted this: Most people know that they are supposed to drink water, but up to 75 percent of Americans may be functioning in a chronicContinue reading “The Importance of Hydration for Weight Loss”
Why We Eat Six Small Meals a Day
Do you know what glycemic index is? Why does that even matter?! How can we utilize this knowledge to help us lose/maintain weight. Check out what the founder of my program, Dr. Wayne Andersen, says: “The typical Western diet of highly processed, high-glycemic foods causes blood sugar to rise dramatically, increasing insulin levels. This elevatedContinue reading “Why We Eat Six Small Meals a Day”
You Can’t Outrun Your Fork!
A few years ago, a group of researchers published a wonderful editorial piece in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Titled It is time to bust the myth of physical inactivity and obesity: you cannot outrun a bad diet, the article stirred the pot and highlighted important data on weight loss. The literature highlighted how many sportsContinue reading “You Can’t Outrun Your Fork!”