Day 4 - 31 Days of Change

I watched an amazing show tonight on sugar ion the investigative show "Marketplace".
The effects of sugar are staggering. It is leading to an epidemic of diabetes, cancer and even Alzheimers.  Scary stuff.

Sugar is in almost everything that is processed.
4 grams of sugar equals 1 tsp. of sugar.

Some foods and the sugar found in them:
1 can of coke - 50 grams of sugar or 8 tsp.
1/2 cup pf vanilla Greek yogurt = 5 tsp of sugar
a healthy steamer dinner = 5 1/2 tsp of sugar

If a teen has 1 can of pop a day that equals 50 lb. of sugar a year!


According to research most North Americans have at least 26 g of sugar a day. It is recommended that men have 9 and women have 6.

Visit
the Fifth Estate's  website for all the info  - what sugar does to the body and even a low sugar for example.

Friday Weigh-In

My weeks seem to be as busy as when I was teaching - now I have art courses, volunteer work, reading and writing and creating. It has also been a gluten and lactose -free week as well.
And yes, there was a weight loss, even tho it was a small one.. Yeah! I lost .8 pounds this week.

I am slowly getting back on track. It really is about crating a routine I can live with and concentrating on healthier habits.

Goals for This week:
1. Work on the exercises I found this week.
2. Eat at least 3 - 5 vegetables  a day.
3. Return to Spark People and use their resources. (I visited the site this week and discovered things but haven't enrolled)
4. Continue with the "31 Days to Change" . Check it out here.

I did not do much reading of   "Wheat Belly" or "Undiet". I really must get to them!

Joining with Weigh-in Wednesday

Day 3 - 31 Days of Change

A tip I learned a long time ago, which I use sometimes is to brush and floss my teeth right after a meal, especially if I know I will be tempted by toast or treats.
I remembered this only after I had eaten some toast with peanut butter after supper. At least it was gluten free (!).

But, I know I should have had some grapes or other fruit. I did well yesterday with that and at lunch.
Tomorrow I will try the teeth brushing trick for sure!



Be sure to check here at The Nesting Place, where there are literally hundreds of others taking part in the "31 Days of Change" for October. It's not too late to join!

Day 2 - 31 Days of Change

Today I discovered "Spark People". What a great resource. One program they have started is the "30 Days of Fit Food".

So often the best advice people give is to connect with others and get support. Spark People is a whole community which I need to explore more.

There is a real community of bloggers I have come across who are so supportive and willing to share recipes and ideas. Taking part in challenges and weekly forums is a great support as well.

I have had a successful day of no gluten or lactose, and no bad snacks. Yeah!


Be sure to check here at The Nesting Place, where there are literally hundreds of others taking part in the "31 Days of Change" for October. It's not too late to join!

Day 1 - 31 Days of Change

I started this blog with the goal of improving my health. I have lost a few pounds and I am determined to lose more.
But, more importantly, I know I need to make healthy choices consistently.

Each day I aim to focus on something from my readings to help me (and you) do that.

Advice I need:
My biggest downfall is my love of desserts after a meal, with a lovely cup of tea. I usually cannot have tea without a cookie or pastry. I have tried to give up store bought goodies, but then I will make banana bread or apple crisp.
In an old issue of "Whole Health", a small article talked about sugar detoxing. One way was to replace fruit for a healthier snack.

Today I did that - with an apple at lunch and green grapes after supper.
My daughter has always encouraged this, as does the Mediterranean diet. It is definitely a mindset that I have to change.

Be sure to check here at The Nesting Place, where there are literally hundreds of others taking part in the "31 Days of Change" for October. It's not too late to join!