Do you know how much sugar you are consuming each day? When I first started paying attention and reading labels, I was shocked to learn just how much sugar there was in many of my favorite foods and drinks. The good news is that a little information can help you make better choices that can help you lose weight and get healthier in a way that feels easy and effortless.
Sugar is something we all love. But the sad truth is that it has no redeeming nutritional value - no vitamins, no minerals no fiber - just empty calories.
For me to live the happy, healthy slim life I desire, I have to pay attention to what I eat. And while I don't count calories or grams of sugar, I have a pretty good idea what the approximate values are for many of the foods I eat and drink regularly, as well as how much sugar I can tolerate a day.
Did you know that the USDA suggests that the amount of added sugar in a typical 2,000 calorie diet should be no more than 10 teaspoons and the American Heart Association suggests that a women eat fewer than 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day? When you compare these numbers with the amounts of sugar in some of the foods you are eating and drinking, you will probably be shocked too! (Each teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams = 16 calories)
If think that if we were living by these sugar recommendations most of the country's obesity related issues would disappear along with tons of dropped pounds!
Steering clear of of added sugar is a simple way to clean up your diet.
I'm a big believer in making little changes to your diet over time, instead of taking on radical Biggest Loser makeovers. I know it's not nearly as dramatic, but it's realistic. Big changes are hard to make and/or stick with. Little changes slow and steady over time can provide impressive weight loss results and health benefits.
For example, in the past few months, I've been working to cut back on added sugar and make sure to eat more fruits and vegetables and get my 8 glasses of water. (Nothing earth shattering here.) But, guess what? My clothes are suddenly really loose, so I hopped on the scale the other day (not something I do very often) for a reality check. I'm down about 8 pounds since I last checked in. (Without any pain or suffering or feelings of deprivation!) How cool is that?
Are you ready to lose some weight and feel better without extreme measures? Here are some practical easy steps you can take to cut down the sugar in your diet. If you turn a few of these changes into a new healthy habit, there's a good chance that in a few weeks you'll be swimming in your skirts and slacks too!
10 Easy Ways to Eat Less Sugar
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