Ron’s Wanderings

And Still More About Sugar and Weight Loss

Hello — here we are again with more about the sugar cravings and how to combat them for the benefit of your wellness, fitness and weight loss program.

So why is it so hard to give up sugar and other simple carbs?

If you look at the numbers I showed you earlier, it seems like a no-brainer - it’s just about some simple math — give up your candy bar, your Starbucks latte with Italian syrup, your morning bagel — and you lose weight. Don’t give them up — and you gain weight.

Simple, huh? That’s not rocket science by any means, right?

Most people want to lose weight. There is no nutritional value in the candy, latte, bagel or whatever, so we really don’t need them to keep body and soul together. And, for sure, the money we spend on those things could be better spent on something with true value.

So just give them up.

Wouldn’t it be great if it was just that easy?

What would happen if you did?

Here’s another excerpt from Jonni Good’s website at:
Click Here to Learn More!)

For most people, (and that probably includes you), what would happen is a nice gradual and healthy weight loss, back to the weight your body is supposed to have.

Your chronic blood sugar level would go down, reducing the risk of heart disease, and some kinds of cancer.

Your clothes would fit better, and you’d soon have an excuse to go buy some new ones to show off your new, healthy body.

Your color would improve, you’d sleep better, and your mind would be sharper.

You may even have fewer mood swings.

You really do need to get over to Jonni’s website and do some reading over there, too. Here’s that link again:
Click Here to Learn More!)

Here’s another comment by one of her readers:

Kay wrote (some personal remarks have been edited out to protect her privacy):

“This more positive approach which looks more closely at the reasons we eat offers a fresh avenue of hope because you offer definite ways to rethink and cope.

I take vitamin supplements each day and have never been on any type of medication. My faith is strong and each new day is full of blessings. The walking meditation is wonderful - for some reason, I think a form of this has always been a part of my life. I tend to give my mind plenty of vacations and keep positive thoughts alive by thinking “stop” before a negative can take hold. It is a personal decision when we decide to think ‘in the moment’ about all the wonderful things life has to offer.

Nutrition and health are subjects that I truly enjoy and had I known this early enough in life I may have pursued a career in that field. As the PR/Membership/Program Development Director at our local Racquet Club and Fitness Center, I enjoy helping members learn the basics of tennis. This also gives me the opportunity to stress to new players the importance of fitness, nutrients, water and fresh, wholesome foods.

….the book is wonderful because the approach is about so much more than just the food.”

So, what is going on with the seemingly insolvable craving for the foods that make us fat? I’ll get back again tomorrow to delve into this further.

Until then, remember to follow a good-fat — good-carb diet and stay with your regular exercise.

Here is some information about the nutritional supplements I add to my wellness, fitness and weight loss program.

Have a great day. I’ll be back tomorrow with some more wellness, fitness and weight loss thoughts for you.

And give the South Beach Diet a try. That’s what I follow. Here’s where to go to learn more:

Shanti,

Ron
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