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No sugar, no fat, no carbs – NO WAY!

Ever heard this one, “no carbs for me after 5”? Or how about, “I am on a no sugar diet”?   Or this one, “I’m on a no carbs, no fat, no sugar diet”?  While you may see an immediate drop in weight from fad diets such as those (because cutting anything from your caloric intake will usually result in weight loss) the long-term effects can include bingeing, malnutrition and additional weight gain.  So scrap those diets and see long-term, positive results from a well-balanced nutrition program.

A well-balanced nutrition program guarantees success as it incorporates the very important macronutrients - protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats, as well as micronutrients - vitamins and minerals, into every meal.  Proper nutrition normalizes eating behaviors and prevents weight re-gain.  Adding a daily multi-vitamin and mineral supplement to your morning routine may also aid in healthy weight loss. Maintaining a balanced nutrition program will also insure that you do not become starved for certain nutrients and end up eating more of the same unhealthy foods to try to get the nutrients your body craves.

Studies have proven that consuming your recommended caloric intake over five meals a day will keep your hunger at bay and help you lose fat safely and consistently.  Be sure to choose fresh fruits, dark green and orange vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk, poultry, most fish, eggs, and natural foods.  When weight loss is your goal, set reasonable expectations and aim for a slow, steady weight loss of not more than two pounds per week.  You can achieve safe weight loss by maintaining adequate nutrient intake, staying hydrated, decreasing caloric intake and increasing physical activity.

Balanced nutrition immediately starts to improve your skin, hair, nails, teeth and gums, promotes regularity and improves your libido.  Some folks even boast a better memory!  Of course, more energy just comes with the territory when you are eating right and staying hydrated with at least 64 ounces of water daily.  Wow, look at all those benefits just from making good nutrition choices!

 

Congratulations to my Dad, Charlie Bishop, who  finished 11th in Archery in his second Olympics! 

My Dad was the only competitor to shoot a true "Robin Hood".  He fired an arrow into the bullseye, then split that arrow with another. Check it out!

Great Job Dad!

 Read my story about how pursuing my passion helped change many lives!

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