I will be trying something different today & for the next 2 weeks that I must admit I am a bit excited about! :D
I mentioned a few weeks ago about reading a book titled "The 100" by Jorge Cruise. Well,I took 15 pages of notes then went back over them to get a fuller understanding of what he was saying,which was that we only need to count sugar calories in order to lose weight.
(For those who enjoy an argument please save it for YOUR posts or others of like mind & do *not* add it to *my* journal.Thank you)
In fact,Jorge makes the claim that by applying this method we will lose up to 18 lbs in 2 weeks.Then afterwards lose 1-4 lbs per week consistently.
He makes some statements that I agree with,such as that with knowledge & understanding come motivation to move forward. That making the connection between sugar,carbs,insulin & the accumulation of fat in the body we become empowered to make right choices.And that losing weight isn't about the *quantity* of food as much as it is about the *quality* of the food.
He also explains *why* weight fluctuates:"There is a 24 hr. cycle to fat:we begin accumulating fat at the beginning of the day & then ,ideally,we burn fat between meals & when sleeping at night. Thus we weigh less in the morning & gain weight into the day."Basically what determines the # on the scale & the *changing* of that # is the *type* of foods we eat & how our individual body reacts to that food.Unlike what some believe ,our body is *much more* than a gas tank that can simply be filled with the lowest grade of fuel we can decide & then run until empty. Our body is a complex system that is marvelously designed to communicate with the foods we eat & in order to determine how they should be stored or regulated. :D Maybe this will help those who have voiced frustration over their scales "fickleness" :D He goes on to say that our choices thru-out the day affects how this works: More carbs=more insulin= more fat stored on the body.Conclusion- Foods that drive hormones to store fat instead of burning it makes us fat!
Sugar calories consist of ALL carbohydrates:Grains,Starchy veggies, flours,potatoes,fruits,crackers,cakes,chips,pasta,cereal,rice,corn,etc. To calculate sugar carbs in food he says to take the total carb. grams & multiply it by 4.The aim is to have no more than 100,spread thru-out the day.
What I found exciting is he gave a chart where depending on how much you want to lose,what you can expect:
Lose 30-60 lbs...6-9 lbs/wk
Lose 10-29 lbs...4-6 lbs/wk
Lose 3-9 lbs...1-4 lbs/wk
Aim for 25-30 grams of fiber/day to accelerate weight loss with plenty of water to move waste.GOAL-to feel satisfied (full means overate)Eat ONLY when hungry.
***When near goal weight,weight loss will naturally slow down.
The 100 is designed to ensure body is keeping insulin low & producing leptin (appetite suppressing hormone)regardless of gender,age,size while ensuring enough complex carbs daily. If larger body types feel they need more to eat he has provided lists of foods from proteins,fats & low sugar veggies he calls "freebies" that can be eaten .
For those who want a more structured approach he also includes a meal planner.
There is so much information in this book that I think is important to know & that I'm thrilled at the opportunity I took to read it. I am anxious to see how it goes.