Random Thoughts II

New York...this one is for you!


My city is one hell of a town. In an effort to clean out one of my mailboxes, I stumbled onto this article. I had to laugh, as I remember one of my friends telling me, the day before yesterday, that they still sell sodas and the like in vendor machines at her son's public school. Gotta love it.

OBESITY AND DIABETES RISING FASTER IN NYC THAN NATIONALLY

New York City Adults Gained More than 10 Million Pounds over a Two-Year Period;
Empty Calories from Soda and Other Sugary Drinks Contribute to City’s Obesity Epidemic

...sorry. I forgot to mention...this article was done in March.

I have a couple of quick remedies to help you curb your sugar cravings. I won't lie...I have a chocolate craving myself. Although I am gaining new insight as to why I have these cravings (I will share with you very soon ), I now substitute my sugar cravings for something more organic...organic chocolate is so good!! hehe

This doesn't mean that I have to cut out chocolate totally. Of course not. All I have to do is cut it down to a level where I will not feel its effects. For me, those effects vary...especially around the time of my menses (PMS or PMDD...whatever it is today, it's the worst ). It's the same for you. If you realize that you drink too much soda or other sugary drinks (including flavored water and fruit juice), then do an elimination diet. For one week, take in 50% less of your average sugar intake. That means cut your candy consumption, snapple consumption, and other sugary foods/drinks (including fruit juice) by half. No soda for one week. Drink water and lemon water (real lemon squeezed in water....people don't realize how bad High Fructose Corn Syrup is!) for this week. Add Stevia instead of regular sugar or sugar substitutes (even worse than regular sugar) if and when you can. Then after that week, go back to your weekly routine. Notice the difference. I guarantee you, you will realize that you felt a lot better after doing that...maybe lost a pound or two.

Don't worry....I will get into this deeper as time permits. I have a lot to cover and I know you're patiently waiting to hear what I have to say in regards to meditation and Tai Chi. I'm getting there. Today is the first day of a long cycle (women should understand what I'm saying wink) but I'm focused and ready to get this out to you. I just need to make sure that what is in my mind/heart/soul can transfer to paper in the manner it needs to. My research is extensive, as there is so much information to cover.

Count on me.
Stay strong, stay healthy, and fight dis-ease!