I’ve never met someone who couldn’t use help from another professional. In the health and wellness industry it’s important that you practice what you preach. However, like most people, the goals we set are sometimes met with obstacles that we can’t overcome. And when that happens, rather than giving up, we look to others in our field for help.
That was my situation post-holidays. So recently I completed a 7 day weight loss challenge a fellow health coach I know was putting on. This was someone I’ve known for years now and one I could trust.
Was I able to keep my sugar that low? Most days yes! And here’s what’s really neat. Ice cream is my kryptonite. Happy to say it’s been over a week now and I’m ice cream free.
My point to all this – watch your sugar intake. Check your food labels before you eat/drink. You’ll be surprised by how just one meal or snack can send you over the recommended daily limit for sugar! Try tracking your sugar for a week at www.myfitnesspal.com. It is a great tracking tool and can be eye opening to see where hidden sugars may lie.
The American Heart Association also provides great info!
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Well done and thought provoking! I have been on a 6 month journey to eat less and watch labels. This is just one more thing for your weight loss and healthy toolbox!
Poorly written article. I expected genuine tips about hidden sugar only to read that we should check the label. That's the big tip?!!?
Sadly Sadir, many people are ill-informed on just how much sugar they consume on a daily basis. Do we want to become label checkers? No. But education has to start somewhere and if it means getting people to turn the box over and read the label first before they eat, so be it. Based on your comment it sounds like you do not fall into this category. And for that I applaud you!
Unfortunately the average American consumes 4 to 10 times that amount of sugar daily. I stopped eating added sugar for 2 years now and use dextrose instead of sugar for family goodies. A good read for the lay person--Sweet Poison by David Gillespie.
Hi, is 25g Total sugar or added sugars? An apple contains 18g of sugar and I don't see how 25g is even realistic if one apple almost knocks it out.
Good information. It would be "GREAT" information if you would provide what to look for in the labels.