I 100% agree about the need to postpone or prevent cognitive decline. Mostly because I want to enjoy my life and don't want to pay people to put food in my mouth or change my diaper. Maybe that's inevitable, maybe not. It's one of the reasons I keep programming -- I think it keeps my brain sharp.
Sugars and carbs that break down into sugars definitely put me on a roller coaster mood-wise, weight-wise, fitness-wise. I'm on day 4 of a 21 day detox right now (after egg nog season!) and have the headaches, lethargy, slight depression that comes from leaving a sugar-filled life. I'm thinking of making it a yearly ritual. I've posted the food list if anyone wants to give it a go with me.
It's also been a reminder that it's actually difficult to eat food at restaurants this way. Ask for no-sugar options and they look at you like you have two heads.
Last year I took off 30 lbs going sugar free, got a little lazy, gained 3 lbs back. I'm 188 now, back on the program, and am going to get down to 175. That's where I feel great. Hopefully, in a few days, I'll lose the sugar cravings. That's what happened last year and I'm confident it'll happen again this year.
I'm grateful we're doing this together. It's fun! I still marvel over what Thad is doing and Roberta has done.
A blog where we can discuss our goals regarding health, fitness, food and general wellness. This should be a fun space where we congratulate each other for a job well done, plan fitness activities to do together, and ask for extra support when we need it. Advice is good - but only when asked for! Feel free to post as much or as little as you like according to your own goals.
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