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I personally was addicted to table sugar and its variants (honey, brown rice syrup, agave nectar, etc). I also felt that white starches (white pasta, white flour, white rice, potatoes) caused blood sugar highs and lows that triggered cravings, and as a sugar addict, I needed to control those cravings. I am an RN but found…
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I have a friend who had laproscopic banding. In the beginning, it was necessary for her to give up eating a lot of things - she simply couldn't tolerate much and protein was the most important food for her to eat to heal from the surgery. Today, she eats everything - in small amounts. I found *I* was addicted to sugar. So…
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The original post was months ago, so you may no longer need encouragement. However, if you do (or if anyone else does)...I talk myself into 15 minutes. Just do 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes you want to do more and have time? Great, do it. But just 15 minutes a day. It is almost over after you begin! Also, it is hard not…
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I also have 10-15lbs to lose, and it isn't easy. With all the exercise you're planning to do, DO NOT PLAN to see a change in the scale for at least a month. You will be building muscle while you are losing fat. A better measure will be the tape measure I think. Also, some of us gain and lose water weight - gaining in…
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I'm doing it. I think you either love it or hate it. I love it. I think it is genius, because I can talk myself into doing practically ANYTHING for 20 seconds. I just take it 20 seconds at a time. Also, I like the variety of it. You can tabata anything, if you're willing to do ___ (fill in the blank) ___ hard and fast.…
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slivered almonds! more surface area. i switched from granola to museli - fewer calories, similar flavor.
