Hello Everyone! How's it going? I'm feeling awesome!
Part 1: I'm glad I didn't get a chance to blog yesterday because then I can share with you my morning. Due to the blast of winter direct from Mother Nature, Cheryl and I have to postpone our run for the weekend. We're hoping to run tomorrow after after the Viking game. I went into River Falls to run some errands, had to go to the grocery store and also wanted to hang up a few posters for the Snow BIZaar around town. I splurged on my diet and had a non-fat mocha from my fav coffee show, Dish and Spoon Cafe. Then I got a chance, FINALLY, to visit Karma Gifts right there on Main Street next to Dish and Spoon. What a great little gift shop. They have lots of candles and soaps and foods, lotions, children's gifts. You have to check it out. I even bought a new candle, didn't have much on me to spend, but I wanted to try this candle out, have it burning right now next to my computer, its Pumpkin Butter, yumm-eee.
Part 2: All I want to do it EAT! At least that is what my problem was before I started working with Lisa at the Physicians Weight Loss Center. I don't have any psychological problems like most of the contestants on the Biggest Loser, my favorite show, I just love to eat! Well with this diet, I have to eat and eat all the time. I started eating a meal replacement bar before I get on the treadmill in the morning and I think its working! I went in on Friday and my results are continuing to amaze me. Since the beginning (10/18/10) I've lost 9.2 lbs of fat mass and gained 2.6 lbs of muscle mass. And my weight has dropped 6.6 lbs on the scale. I have to get the obsession out of my mind about losing actual weight, its not about the weight, they tell me muscle weighs more than fat and I believe it now.
So eat, eat, eat, but eat the right kinds of foods, and that is what I'm learning. I eat (like I've told you before) lean meats, veggies and fruits. And I'm not hungry much at all. Isn't that why diets fail?
And here is a little information about breakfast, a healthy breakfast, that is:
Carbs-based Breakfast - In the morning simple carbohydrates (sugary refined cereals, white breads, toasts, etc) cause an immediate surge of blood sugar level which results in a substantial emission of insulin. The insulin removes sugar from blood turning its excess into fat. The result is a decreased level of blood sugar, and thirst for more carbs. This cycle repeats itself 2-3 more times during the day. This viscous circle continues one of the major reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.
Skipping Breakfast - When you skip breakfast, blood sugar drops below the normal level, you experience cravings and a drop of energy. You again revert to simple carbohydrates to achieve a quick surge of blood sugar and to over come hunger and a drop of energy. Simple carbohydrates will cause an immediate surge of blood sugar level and a substantial insulin emission. the insulin removes sugar from blood turning its excess into fat. Then this cycle repeats itself 2-3 more times during the day. This viscous circle continues one of the major reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.
Balanced Protein-based breakfast - Such a breakfast supplies our body with all vital nutrients and energy without increase blood sugar and insulin levels. It helps to avoid dependence on carbs during the day. In this way, appetite stays under control, cravings from carbs (snacks, chocolate, pastry, junk, soft drinks, etc) diminish and the body uses its own stored fats to get more energy.
Of course, so you know, these are not my words, this is from an informational sheet that Lisa gave me to share with you. I have been eating either 2 eggs, or a cup of cottage cheese, a banana and a 6oz greek yogurt every day for breakfast. Then a protein supplement.
Just think about it! See you soon...........................
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