I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about sugar and perimenopause already, but she has enlightened me with a few things I didn't know or I should say, she's written it in a way that I can understand it better.
Take sugar for instance:
"too much sugar (or other high glycemic index carbohydrates like pasta, white rice, white bread, and potatoes) causes a spike in insulin, which is the hormone that promotes the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the blood into muscles and other tissues, after years and years of these insulin spikes, the body finally becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, thus the term "insulin resistance." So instead of that sugar being converted into energy, the body stores it as fat, usually around the waistline."
Explained by Jim Hrncir, RPH
Boy, does that ring a bell for me. All these years of sugar binges, no wonder I was feeling like all my 20 plus pounds was gathered in the waist and stomach. I have to work very hard on weening myself off sugar for good. I've been doing that so far, since I started tracking my calories. I haven't had any cookies, cakes, candies or chocolates. I need to continue this way.
Today I have more of the same on my To Do list...
Finish the living room and kitchen.
I'm going to "make" myself take a walk, early in the morning and get that out of the way.
I'll be going to bed tonight with curlers on, LOL! I haven't done that in "years!"
Today's message from: Daily Word for Weight Loss...
Turning Point
At every turning point, God is with me
as my sure and steady guide.
