Good luck at getting back down to the 240′s.

Money. I’m really struggling financially right now and vegetables cost too much money at this time.

–Jimmy

Good luck on the challenge! And Christine, you look beautiful without make-up on!!!

I really liked the point you made about starting to taste the real “sweetness” in foods. For me, almond butter is actually TOO sweet for me now, hahaha.

All the Best,

Andrew R

Go for it You’re tough enough.

Good luck!! Can’t wait to read about it.

Joy

THANKS Joy! And it’s so much more than just sugar, but that “sweet” taste during this time of year sets people off on a binge. This could ward off disaster for a lot of people.

–Jimmy

Also, I keep this little article handy to remind me why I should go “sweet” free.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/11/586.html

Here’s an excerpt:

The sweet flavor elicits the release of insulin from the pancreas to enhance the uptake of sugar by the cells so that it doesn’t linger in the bloodstream. Once insulin is released it inhibits your fat burning hormone called HSL (hormone sensitive lipase). This hormone is responsible for releasing fat into the bloodstream to be utilized as fuel. If inhibited, your body is unable to burn fat and will then begin utilizing amino acids (from muscle) and carbohydrates as fuel. This will leave you feeling tired, grumpy, and sloth-like toward the end of the day. Not to mention, you will become abnormally hungry. Those with large amounts of HSL burn fat all day and look thin and slim. Those who inhibit it by eating or drinking the wrong substances grow fat throughout their adult years.

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As you can see, looking good on the inside will make us look better on the outside!

Ciao!