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Hey Michele I can so relate ~ I am the queen of starting over and the great thing is we can do this! I am on a mission to stay on track for the next 9 days to get me in shape for Thanksgiving. I've slacked for too long and know that it just takes pushing through those challenging times that trigger sabotage. My weakness…

I have been wondering the same thing - I work out at 4:30 am MWF and have no trouble getting up, but it makes for a long day. I don't usually need a nap, but I tell myself I need those 8 hours and I have to make them up somewhere. I think that works better than trying to get in bed at 8:30 pm. I usually end up reading and…

I have researched a lot - how can you say neither is true?

I love cow's milk, but now that I know what is in it I hardly touch the stuff. (Antibiotics, growth hormones, GMO grain fed cows.) Beware, even milk labeled organic can have issues, depending on the company. The processing of homogenization and pasteurization destroys a lot of the nutrients. Almond milk is much better for…

What happens if you don't eat? Doesn't your body burn stored energy? Actually, no. The first thing that happens is that your blood sugar levels drop, and you become weak. Your body then secretes cortisol, which gets your blood sugar back to normal by breaking down your muscle tissue. The solution is to eat just enough…

" One problem with refined carbohydrate is a problem of energy density. With refined carbohydrate, it is easier to pack a lot of calories into a small package. Not only that, but foods with high energy density are often not as satiating as foods with low energy density. " By energy density does he mean calories? Calories…

"It should be remembered why glucagon is released in response to protein in the first place. Since protein stimulates insulin secretion, it would cause a rapid drop in blood glucose if no carbohydrate is consumed with the protein. Glucagon prevents this rapid drop in blood sugar by stimulating the liver to produce…

"Insulin doesn’t just regulate blood sugar. It has other effects as well. For example, it stimulates your muscles to build new protein (a process called protein synthesis). It also inhibits lipolysis (the breakdown of fat) and stimulates lipogenesis (the creation of fat)." So far, I totally agree. When your blood sugar is…

Thanks - it's a long article, it may be a bit before I can respond. :)

Is it ridiculous because you don't believe it or don't want to believe it?

http://tugunchiro.com.au/articles/sugar-is-one-atom-away-from-cocaine.html http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/11856-sugar-addictive.html http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/study-saccharin-and-sugar-found-more-addictive-cocaine http://www.myfitbodylife.com/sugar-and-cocaine-two-very-similar-drugs/…

finding them - hang on!

How does protein cause insulin spike? I don't understand...

Many types of sugar - fructose is not metabolized in the blood (so your insulin does not react with a spike) but will be immediately stored as fat and could be more detrimental to your health. We were not designed to be eating fruit (especially high fructose corn syrup) as much as we do - year round. Fruit is not bad by…

Studies have shown that sugar is more addictive than cocaine because it stimulates seratonin.

Great idea! Sugar is toxic and of no value nutrition wise. Once you avoid fast processing carbs and sugar and keep your blood sugar normal you will not crave it anymore. Good nutrition is crucial, however, and has a lot to do with cravings too.Your body cries for sugar because it is the fastest way for it to get fuel…

Hello! I I qualify but the weight has always been there. :) I would love to share ideas! I have had a lot of success - it's not about age so much as attitude.

I am 52 and my doctor is shocked I haven't shown any signs of menopause. I keep my hormones level with nutrition and weight loss has been easy (when I don't cheat.) Gone from size 16 to 6 with nutrition -

I cheat all the time but make sure I get proper nutrition. I have gone from a size 16 to a size 6 and the weight loss is a side benefit.

Are you cutting calories and upping the exercise? This will help you lose pounds ,but unfortunately it is not all about calories. You must burn fat to lose pants sizes. The difference is getting all the nutrition your body needs first - that way it can function the way it was meant to. If you are only counting calories and…

Paleo is a sensible idea but not realistic because today we face toxins everywhere in the environment. I believe that eating clean is a much better idea - pick one thing to change in your diet at a time and get used to it. Read labels - not the percentages but the list of ingredients. The fewer the better - that's clean…

Um, your body doesn't recognize a calorie, it recognizes nutrition. We are made up of 70 - 100 trillion cells. They are duplicating every minute by the billions. In order to make a healthy new cell you need essential nutrients. When the nutrients are not provided the body will steal from within - protein by breaking down…

Try eating protein and fiber with every meal and snack. Best to eat protein first thing in the morning so that you won't feel hungry in the afternoon. You can boost your metabolism by lifting weights (or resistance exercise.) Stay away from dairy if you can - it slows metabolism.

Read the ingredients label and know the source of the protein. I use whey protein from New Zealand because there are no harmful additives (like heavy metals and fillers like chalk, hormones, antibiotics, gmo's - all found in most protein shakes. ) Try to get control of your sugar addiction (I can say that because I had one…

I am right there with ya girl, with the same weight and goals - way to go! I have been dropping pants sizes rapidly though - more than weight loss. You can focus on nutrition first and train your body to let go of the fat while building muscle. Feed your body the right nutrients (mostly micro nutrients - not so much about…

Thanks for sharing your story. It really helps to have friends who care and are supportive. I learned that it's not all about calories - it is more about giving your body the nutrition it needs so that it can function the way it was designed to. I have met many people with thyroid issues who were told they have to be on…

Please consider that calories are not what you are looking for. You are wanting to help her build a healthy body, which means quality nutrition - macro and micro nutrients. Doctors are not up to speed when it comes to nutrition because it's not their specialty and they are overwhelmed with sick patients and pharmaceutical…

Pb2 may look good because you are getting protein with out the calories but please know that your body does not recognize artificial ingredients. When you eat artificial sugar, your body is tricked into thinking it is going to receive nutrition/fuel. Glucose (sugar) is the fastest form of fuel, and if your body thinks it's…

This is the normal for people who are counting calories only. What your body needs is nutrition - especially micronutrients. When you are not getting all essential nutrients your body will not respond. It is designed to protect itself. Have you lost any inches?

If you give your body all of the nutrients it needs and get rid of built up toxins your body will release fat naturally. We can't do this with measuring calories alone. Most vitamins are made in China, and filled with binders that make them not as effective. You can test your vitamin to see if your body is absorbing it by…