HFCS and cancer!!!

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been linked to cancer. (Click on the word cancer to view the link), I knew cancer feeds on sugar but I found it even more interesting that cancer cell grow even faster with fructose! HFCS is in everything! I mean everything. It is amazing what you learn when you start reading labels. When we decided to go organic/natural one of the first things we eliminated was HFCS. We buy items without it or make from scratch.

Yet another reason to be sugar free. I knew there was a good reason I was sugar free in 2010.

Dairy Free.

I am now dairy free. I have a very annoying patch of eczema on the back of my scalp. I was tested (by my chiro using kinesiology) and I have a dairy sensitivity. I am adding dairy to my list of a foods I avoid. My sensitivities include: dairy, gluten, splenda, apples, grapes, almonds, peanuts, coffee, stevia, chia tea, oatmeal, strawberries, and mushrooms. I also avoid soy (most soy is GMO/ genetically modified), pork, and sugar (all forms).

Of all the food I avoid, dairy is by far the hardest for me to give up!! I LOVE cheese. =) I had a discussion with my chiro and dairy is basically reeking havoc on my immune system! I gave up dairy for an entire week (seemed much longer) and my eczema improved only a little. I was discouraged, but I since found out it can take up to a month. wow. =) So, I am on week two and I hope the eczema is gone in the next 2-3 weeks.

I am still sugar free and am trying to lose weight, however, I admit I have been slacking. My previous post about the detox diet lasted all of 5 days! My goal was 21 days. Consequently, I did not have a tremendous weight loss. I had also been exercising 5-6 days a week for 30+ minutes and I am now down to 2-3 times a week.

So, I am challenging myself to exercise more and loose 5lbs in the next 2 weeks. Eliminating dairy has severely limited the foods I can eat. I have not gained even an ounce without the added exercise. I believe if I step up the exercise and do not snack at night I will be able to loose the weight! I will keep posting.

Detox diet!!

MY LUNCH!!!! I LOVE summer veggies.

I really need to lose more weight so I am doing the detox diet without the supplements!!

The detox diet is:

Fruit-Fresh or Frozen

Veggies (1/2 must be raw and eat 2xs as many as fruit)-fresh or frozen

NO potatoes (except sweet) and NO corn

Protein shake

At least 64 oz of water

On day 11 you can start adding chicken and fish

I am adding eggs occasionally and am gradually stepping down my caffeine (to save from getting a headache). I only drink tea so I will be having 1 1/2 glasses of tea today, 1 tomorrow, and 1/2 the next day, and 1/4 the next day.

I am also completing 20+minutes of exercise per day (6 days a week) with 2-3 days of running. I usually run for at least an hour.. =)

My sister in law is also doing this with me! Yay

When I did the Standard Process Detox, I lost 15 lbs!!

Here is to another 15lbs!

6 mos sugar free.

6 months sugar free and 6 more months to go for an entire year sugar free!

I am also gluten and more recently, dairy free. I am dairy free because I have eczema at at the base of my scalp. It is extremely annoying. I was tested (using kinesiology) and I seem to have a dairy sensitivity. Hopefully, eliminating dairy will relieve my eczema. If not, I am sure to lose weight. =)

I am also running (yes, running) about 8-10 miles per week. I am working towards the goal of running Mackinac Island in October (the Island is 8 miles).

I have lost a grand total of about 30lbs this year. I am feeling fit and looking amazing! I can't wait to loose even more weight.

Hubby's bday tomorrow......

My husband's birthday is tomorrow and he does not eat gluten OR sugar!!! I have been searching for a recipe that would meet these qualifications and I found one that looks so yummy!

I am going to make Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Icing (http://www.elanaspantry.com/coconut-cupcakes-key-lime-icing/) YUMMO!!

I can't wait to try these!

I'm shrinking... ... ....

I am losing inches, but I still have extra inches in my tummy. I recently called in my measurements for a dress (I'm going to be in a wedding). The measurements were (European sizes):
chest: size 14
waist: size 16-18
hips: size 12.

EEEeeek! I have a thick mid-section! No wonder my "skinny" clothes don't fit the same way. I am sure the extra padding around my waist has everything to do with back to back pregnancies and the rapid weight gain.

I still have 20+lbs to loose so here is my new strategy:

1. Count calories (1600 per day)
2. RUN, jog, walk 3xs a week for an hour+
3. Jillian Micheal's 3Xs a week
4. Get more sleep (7hrs a night)
5. Drink water (this is sooooo hard for me. I tend to drink tea).
6. Reduce calories weekly/biweekly as needed.

Calorie Counter!!

Post detox-I look like this:

I am still wanting to lose 20-25 lbs!! I have conquered my sugar addiction but I am still working on my food addiction. I LOVE food. So, I loose weight 15lbs at a time and gain a few pounds back. I have lost 30lbs since going sugar free. I am not willing to give up any ground I have gained so I am going to start counting calories. I am also not going to eat after dinner!!! And, I am starting to RUN!! whoo hoo. I never thought I would be a runner. I am running 5 blocks/walking 1! Soon, I will not be walking at all. I am up to about 4 miles at a time. I am training to run 8 miles by this fall! =) Whoo hooo! =)