weight loss

Complex Carbohydrates

Due to the longer series of sugars that they are made of, complex carbohydrates are considered good because the body takes longer to break them down. That means lower amounts of sugars released at a more consistent rate to keep you going throughout the day. Foods with complex carbohydrates usually have more vitamins, fiber, and minerals than foods containing more simple carbohydrates (choose whole grains over processed). For example, whole grains (whole-wheat flour, quinoa, brown rice, barley, and oats) provide more nutrients than processed grains (white rice / breads, pasta, and baked goods made with white flour).

Importance of Mindset and Weight Loss

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Negative thinking when trying to lose weight can equal negative results. If you are changing your eating habits, workouts, and trying everything that you think is suppose to work……and well, its not working, can feel beyond overwhelming. Sometimes you could have a solid plan, but don’t give it enough time to produce results……maybe you are impatient, didn’t do enough research, or just doing what worked out for someone else. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET!!!!!!!! Start a new way of thinking…..Be patient and give your plan a 30, 45, 90 day window to see some results. Do your research and make the necessary changes to improve on it. Realize that what works for one person may NOT work for you. So be patient and do the research to come up with a plan that works for YOU.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and Diet

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)  is influenced by insulin resistance, which is when your body isn’t able to convert glucose into energy. This can lead to fatigue, high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain. It is best NOT to eat processed foods, simple carbohydrates, and sugars. Instead choose complex carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. 

Tracking Your Steps

There is always a debate on if reaching 10000 steps a day is the magic number for weightloss or do you need more. If anything, use the 10000 steps as a goal to reach. It’s more about just being active. If you are reaching 10000 a day without working out, then bump your goal up a bit. Maybe another 5000 to your daily step goal. Being active doesn’t necessarily mean a scheduled workout. Cleaning up the house, walking the dog, or even grocery shopping is being active. FYI…Pushing a shopping with both hands on the cart will not count your steps for some reason. Stand to the side and hold the cart with one hand and pull it through the store.

Set goals because there is always room for improvement.

Complex Carbohydrates

Due to the longer series of sugars that they are made of, complex carbohydrates are considered good because the body takes longer to break them down. That means lower amounts of sugars released at a more consistent rate to keep you going throughout the day. Foods with complex carbohydrates usually have more vitamins, fiber, and minerals than foods containing more simple carbohydrates (choose whole grains over processed). For example, whole grains (whole-wheat flour, quinoa, brown rice, barley, and oats) provide more nutrients than processed grains (white rice / breads, pasta, and baked goods made with white flour).

Importance of Mindset and Weight Loss

https://morellifit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-minset-shifts.jpeg

Negative thinking when trying to lose weight can equal negative results. If you are changing your eating habits, workouts, and trying everything that you think is suppose to work……and well, its not working, can feel beyond overwhelming. Sometimes you could have a solid plan, but don’t give it enough time to produce results……maybe you are impatient, didn’t do enough research, or just doing what worked out for someone else. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET!!!!!!!! Start a new way of thinking…..Be patient and give your plan a 30, 45, 90 day window to see some results. Do your research and make the necessary changes to improve on it. Realize that what works for one person may NOT work for you. So be patient and do the research to come up with a plan that works for YOU.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and diet

http://therapyjoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pcos.jpg

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)  is influenced by insulin resistance, which is when your body isn’t able to convert glucose into energy. This can lead to fatigue, high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain. It is best NOT to eat processed foods, simple carbohydrates, and sugars. Instead choose complex carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. 

Tracking your steps

There is always a debate on if reaching 10000 steps a day is the magic number for weightloss or do you need more. If anything, use the 10000 steps as a goal to reach. It’s more about just being active. If you are reaching 10000 a day without working out, then bump your goal up a bit. Maybe another 5000 to your daily step goal. Being active doesn’t necessarily mean a scheduled workout. Cleaning up the house, walking the dog, or even grocery shopping is being active. FYI…Pushing a shopping with both hands on the cart will not count your steps for some reason. Stand to the side and hold the cart with one hand and pull it through the store.

Set goals because there is always room for improvement.