Want Clear Skin?

Ever consider that maybe your diet is the cause for your pimples?

Those pimples are cause by carb-triggered jumps in insulin. Insulin then boosts the level of hormones that keep the production of skin oil in check. It will also trigger keratin growth, possibly blocking follicles. The long and short of it all, that is how a zit is formed.

So eat more lean meats, seafood, veggies and whole grains. I know easier said than done!

Why Are People Like This?

You know what really pisses me off?? The fact that I have been trying to lose weight for god knows how long now and my husbands total disregard of it…until now!!

Now that he has issues with high blood pressure. His blood pressure is so high he is now on medication, at 31 years old. Issues with the 50 lbs he needs to lose, because his doctor has a problem with it. Now that he needs to lose, things need to be different. You didn’t give a shit about working with me a month ago, but now you want things to be a certain way??? GET OUTTA HERE!!

Lower Your Sodium Intake

As we all know, to much sodium is not good for us. It can cause your body to retain fluids and that can be harmful to people with high blood pressure and heart disease. If you have liver or kidney disease, your included. The average American consumes 2,500-5,000 mgs of sodium a day!! Glad I am not the average American! 1,100-3,300 mgs of sodium is what you really need.

Here are tips for lowering your sodium.

• LAY OFF THE SALT
• Look for low sodium or no salt added
• go with fresh veggies when possible or frozen
• don't eat so many pre-packaged meals
• use more spices, pepper, garlic powder or onion
• look at food labels, sodium content changes amongst brands
• condiments are sodium filled as well, use them sparingly