Take time to journal

Take time to journal Emotions are very intertwined when it comes to our eating.  In fact, often unresolved feelings are at the root of why and what we eat.  Emotional eating causes us to eat for reasons other than hunger.  Got anger?  Eat to relieve the feelings. ...

Protein is key

Protein is KEY Protein is KEY When trying to avoid added sugar, it’s tempting to reach for the sugar substitute or fruit.  But a better choice is protein.  Protein helps to curb the cravings, and curb the appetite.  It makes you feel full, thereby helping you...

Exercise Helps beat the cravings!

Exercise to Beat the Sugar Cravings Exercise can be a crucial tool for overcoming sugar cravings.  It doesn’t have to be an hour long workout, it can be a 15 minute walk.  The next time you feel a craving coming on, go for a walk, pick up some weights, or do an...

What’s your Sugar trigger?

What triggers your sugar cravings? I have been off sugar for 2 weeks now.  By that I mean, I am avoiding refined sugar that you find in drinks, desserts, candy etc.  I am a HUGE candy lover and it’s a struggle for me to stay away from it.  I’ve done well...

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET!   As a Personal Trainer for 30 years, I get asked a lot of questions about diet, weight loss and fitness.  One of the most frequent things I hear is “I hate exercise”.  Often this is a response to the question, how do I lose...