WSJ - Why we eat junk food when we're stressed...

This article explains why we sometimes feel we have no willpower and it's proven that in times of stress or anxiety that we turn to certain kinds of foods. I've broken this cycle by getting the bad stuff out of my system so I no longer have these urges. I also know that I would be right back in the same situation if I turned to these foods when I'm anxious or stressed. WSJ - Why Do We Eat Junk Food When We're Stressed Out or Anxious?  

Happy to run up and down the stairs again!

Maybe some people can relate to this... when I was eating a lot of junk food (sugars, bread

products) I had to hold on to the railing to go up and down the stairs to my second floor. My knees were sore, my whole body was stiff.


Now I can literally run up and down the stairs without holding on to the railing!!!  I also literally jump out of bed in the morning with no stiffness! The power of good food (vegetables, healthy fats, proteins and delicious chocolate Isagenix shakes) is magical. 

I am (unfortunately) not doing any exercising now so my new found abilities are all due to the healthier food I am feeding my body. I was going to the gym 3x/week and bike riding a lot two years ago and I miss that but a more demanding work schedule is taking its toll. I will find a way to get some exercise in to my schedule.

I am still very overweight but being able to regain my health is priceless and feels way better than a piece of cake tastes.

Shakeology vs Isagenix

A friend on Facebook just started the Shakeology® program including the workout and is very sore but happy with her progress so far!!

I am not going to debate if Isagenix® is better. They are both low-glycemic, high quality whey

protein (not soy) shakes. They have many of the same excellent ingredients sourced from around the globe.

 
The bottom line is that a high quality shake (not Slim Fast or most others you find at the supermarket or GNC) is the healthiest meal of the day. That's Shakeology's tagline!  Kudos to the copy-writer on that one.

If more people understood that "food" should be stuff that's good for our bodies, they wouldn't say "oh you're just having a shake for lunch" when they are having a Subway sandwich. Nothing against the Subway sandwich (there are some healthier choices) but either of these shakes blows that away... blows anything away. 

I am happy there's another company It's the same as it's always been... the more nutritious food you can eat for a moderate number of calories plus exercise = healthier body. Add a nutritional cleanse and you're golden :)

3 Month Progress - 39lbs gone

-39lbs!
I should be measuring inches in addition to progress on the scale but I was pleasantly surprised to try on a pair of pants I haven't worn in a year and they fit perfectly! Two pairs of pants are now in the trash. Last time I lost the weight (90lbs) I also got rid of my larger size clothes.

What's different this time? I kept the weight off with no problem for almost two years and only had the issue when I started eating sugar again. I now know I can't have sugar, even in what they call "moderation." Maybe sad but I have to value my health more than cookies and cake.

Sugar addiction is far more common that people think. if you binge on carbs with sugar and have yo-yo dieted then this could be your issue.  It's seems a lot easier for an alcoholic to avoid drinking but sugar is literally everywhere and it's what we universally use to "celebrate" special occasions LOL.

Looking forward to more Isagenix Cleanse days this next month :)
 

Penn State Football Coach using Isagenix

Today I saw a post from Eric Coover that included a segment of the Penn State Training Days show. Apparently, the coach is on the 30-day Isagenix program.

Protein shakes are new to athletes LOL. Actually, there are many, many professional athletes using these superior protein shakes.

Fast forward to 12 min / 22 seconds of the show to see the coach talk about his "diet" and "cleansing." The players joke with him about drinking the shakes, can't wait to see his transformation!

It's so easy to eat healthy now...

It is so amazingly easy to pass up cookies, cake, candy and chips now that I have detoxed from

sugar.
NO

willpower needed, thanks goodness! It would be hard to go through life having that internal dialogue with myself every day.

I will weigh myself next Tues. at 3 month mark but my main satisfaction is from knowing I am giving myself the best chance to live a long and healthy life. I did a two-day Isagenix cleanse a few weeks ago and am going to do another this week.

I had to go totally off all sugar and chose to eliminate wheat (see Wheat Belly entry) but most people should be able to try this...
http://www.naturalnews.com/041683_sugar_addiction_breaking_the_habit_sweeteners.html 

2 Months - down 26lbs

Today has been 2 months since I went sugar free and wheat free. I lost 20lbs the first four weeks but only 6 the last four weeks. It seems strange to only six pounds when I am not eating any sugar (or sugar substitutes) and no wheat (except croutons on my salads). Some days I know I am not eating enough - too busy at work - but overall I think I'm eating enough. I am getting a lot of calories anyway from avocados. I eat a whole one on my salads.

IF I was just doing this to lose weight I'd be upset BUT I am really doing this to live a longer, healthier life. I need to fix the damage I've done to my body then eat healthy foods to give myself the best chance to be around a long time!

This next month I need to do a two-day cleanse so my body releases the toxins in my fat cells. I might weigh before and after the cleanse just to see what happens. I am aiming to do it this Thursday and Friday.