How To Manage Reward Deficiency Syndrome with a Low Glucose Diet. Recommended article: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00919/full Have you ever wondered what might be driving you to overeat sugary and starchy foods? Learn more about Reward Deficiency Syndrome, and how improving dopamine sensitivity can help.…

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Learn to use the Five Keys to Maintain a Big Weight Loss in this episode of the Sugar Freedom Show Catherine Gordon shares Key #5 and how to use it. https://scienceblog.com/526056/no-one-outruns-death-but-hunter-gatherers-come-closest Get a free copy of the original Sugar Freedom Plan at sugarfreedom.com.…

Learn to use the Five Keys to Maintain a Big Weight Loss in this episode of the Sugar Freedom Show Catherine Gordon shares Key #5 and how to use it. https://scienceblog.com/526056/no-one-outruns-death-but-hunter-gatherers-come-closest Get a free copy of the original Sugar Freedom Plan at sugarfreedom.com.…

How to Maintain a Big Weight Loss: Key #3 September 28, 2021 How to Maintain a Big Weight Loss: Key #3: Fitness The Five Keys to Maintain a Big Weight Loss are: 1.Faith 2. Food 3. Fitness 4. Friends 5. Fun In this blog post, I am going to share the proven training technique for unlocking permanent positive change in your body composition. Get a fre…

How to Maintain a Big Weight Loss: Key #3 September 28, 2021 How to Maintain a Big Weight Loss: Key #3: Fitness The Five Keys to Maintain a Big Weight Loss are: 1.Faith 2. Food 3. Fitness 4. Friends 5. Fun In this blog post, I am going to share the proven training technique for unlocking permanent positive change in your body composition. Get a fre…

Catherine shares key #2 for long term weight maintenance. Get the original Sugar Freedom Diet as a free pdf at SugarFreedom.comAv Catherine Gordon

Catherine shares key #2 for long term weight maintenance. Get the original Sugar Freedom Diet as a free pdf at SugarFreedom.comAv The Sugar Freedom Show

Learn the 5 keys to maintaining a weight loss of more than 50 pounds for over 10 years. Catherine shares the nutrition, training, mindset, and relationships that have made it possible for her readers and training clients to maintain significant weight loss while enjoying life to the fullest. You can find her nutrition program here ==>Sugarfreedom.c…

Learn the 5 keys to maintaining a weight loss of more than 50 pounds for over 10 years. Catherine shares the nutrition, training, mindset, and relationships that have made it possible for her readers and training clients to maintain significant weight loss while enjoying life to the fullest. You can find her nutrition program here ==>Sugarfreedom.c…

Learn a simple way to design your own sugar free meal plans. Whether you just want to eliminate added sugars, go low carb, or Keto Catherine demonstrates how to put together simple satisfying sugar free menus. See all of the free resources mentioned in the podcast here: sugarfreedom.com/blog To purchase the Sugar Freedom Diet go here: Sugar Freedom…

Learn a simple way to design your own sugar free meal plans. Whether you just want to eliminate added sugars, go low carb, or Keto Catherine demonstrates how to put together simple satisfying sugar free menus. See all of the free resources mentioned in the podcast here: sugarfreedom.com/blog To purchase the Sugar Freedom Diet go here: Sugar Freedom…

Catherine Best Gordon shares Myth #2 : Move More. Plus: the exercises that really work for fat loss. Links to the studies cited in the podcast: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/effects-of-resistance-training-on-insulin-sensitivity/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/well/move/weight-training-fat.html The Sugar Freedom Diet is available here: sugarf…

Catherine Best Gordon shares Myth #2 : Move More. Plus: the exercises that really work for fat loss. Links to the studies cited in the podcast: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/effects-of-resistance-training-on-insulin-sensitivity/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/well/move/weight-training-fat.html The Sugar Freedom Diet is available here: sugarf…

Today's podcast uncovers myth number one about weight loss: "Eat Less." Host Catherine Best Gordon describes the problems with myth number one, and she shares what has worked so much better for her clients, readers, and listeners. Her complete eating plan is available at SugarFreedom.com You can read more about this topic on Catherine's blog at Sug…

Today's podcast uncovers myth number one about weight loss: "Eat Less." Host Catherine Best Gordon describes the problems with myth number one, and she shares what has worked so much better for her clients, readers, and listeners. Her complete eating plan is available at SugarFreedom.com You can read more about this topic on Catherine's blog at Sug…

Reward Deficiency Syndrome is caused by an alteration in the dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. People who experince ADHD, procrastination, or cravings for substances like alcohol, nicotine, or excess sugar may be living with RDS. The good news is that understanding RDS can lead to learning how to thrive in spite of it. Here is the article host Ca…

Reward Deficiency Syndrome is caused by an alteration in the dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. People who experince ADHD, procrastination, or cravings for substances like alcohol, nicotine, or excess sugar may be living with RDS. The good news is that understanding RDS can lead to learning how to thrive in spite of it. Here is the article host Ca…

Glucose intolerance led to pre-diabetic blood sugar levels for me and my husband. Quitting sugar brought those levels down to normal for both of us. According to the National institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseses, An estimated 88 million adults ages 18 years or older (34.5 percent of U.S. adults) have prediabetes. https://www.niddk…

Glucose intolerance led to pre-diabetic blood sugar levels for me and my husband. Quitting sugar brought those levels down to normal for both of us. According to the National institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseses, An estimated 88 million adults ages 18 years or older (34.5 percent of U.S. adults) have prediabetes. https://www.niddk…

Sugar, and other substances and behaviors of addiction, had a powerful effect on dopamine in the brain. Learn how eliminating sugar and concentrated carbohydrates can help your brain heal, so that you can enjoy life to the fullest again. Plus, find out how fast you can get relief from cravings, and when dopamine receptors in the brain return to nor…

Sugar, and other substances and behaviors of addiction, had a powerful effect on dopamine in the brain. Learn how eliminating sugar and concentrated carbohydrates can help your brain heal, so that you can enjoy life to the fullest again. Plus, find out how fast you can get relief from cravings, and when dopamine receptors in the brain return to nor…

In order to achieve and maintain a healthy weight four elements are required. They are better ways of thinking, eating, interacting with others, and exercising. For the next four weeks listen to the Sugar Freedom Show to learn how to develop your personal plan for achieving long term health and happiness.…

In order to achieve and maintain a healthy weight four elements are required. They are better ways of thinking, eating, interacting with others, and exercising. For the next four weeks listen to the Sugar Freedom Show to learn how to develop your personal plan for achieving long term health and happiness.…

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Phil Mickelson Won The PGA Championship at age 50. Here is the coffee fast he uses to "Reset" his diet. Catherine discusses intermittent fasting and shares articles on how Phil Mickelson uses this techinique to stay in top athletic form after age 50. Here is the link to the article by Sean Zak that describe's Phil's fast: https://golf.com/news/phil…

Phil Mickelson Won The PGA Championship at age 50. Here is the coffee fast he uses to "Reset" his diet. Catherine discusses intermittent fasting and shares articles on how Phil Mickelson uses this techinique to stay in top athletic form after age 50. Here is the link to the article by Sean Zak that describe's Phil's fast: https://golf.com/news/phil…

Catherine shares strategies for significant long term weight loss covering food, exercise, shopping, planning, and mindset. Her Sugar Freedom Diet has been downloaded over 2000 times, and she helped hundreds of clients lose thousands of pounds and inches as a certified Turbulence Trainer. In this episode, she introduces her eating strategies. Upcom…

Catherine shares strategies for significant long term weight loss covering food, exercise, shopping, planning, and mindset. Her Sugar Freedom Diet has been downloaded over 2000 times, and she helped hundreds of clients lose thousands of pounds and inches as a certified Turbulence Trainer. In this episode, she introduces her eating strategies. Upcom…

Is Sugar Addiction Real? Catherine Gordon, the author of Sugar Freedom at sugarfreedom.com uses the 11 criteria from the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition to illustrate how sugar and processed foods can qualify as addictive substances. Using real life examples she shares how you can consider whenther you are dealing with a substance…

Is Sugar Addiction Real? Catherine Gordon, the author of Sugar Freedom at sugarfreedom.com uses the 11 criteria from the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition to illustrate how sugar and processed foods can qualify as addictive substances. Using real life examples she shares how you can consider whenther you are dealing with a substance…

According to the CDC, 71% of Americans are currently overweight or obese. I struggled woth overweight and obesity for decades until I learned that the way I was eating and exercising to lose weight was actually incresing my appetite and causing the very problem I was trying to solve: excess hunger that caused my overeating. If you are overweight du…

Since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, each of us has had to deal with fear and uncertainy. We are trying to figure out how to live, work, and take care of ourselves without a clear understanding of when we can re-join our communities in person. Many of my friends and colleagues have been posting about their challenges with anxiety. Some quiet t…

Since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, each of us has had to deal with fear and uncertainy. We are trying to figure out how to live, work, and take care of ourselves without a clear understanding of when we can re-join our communities in person. Many of my friends and colleagues have been posting about their challenges with anxiety. Some quiet t…

The Ketogenic Diet has been studied extensively for weight loss, but it has other imortant proven benefits. Catherine reports on these studies: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191115190327.htm from Yale University https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00408-015-9806-7 from the journal, "Lung." She also describes The Ketogenic Die…

The Ketogenic Diet has been studied extensively for weight loss, but it has other imortant proven benefits. Catherine reports on these studies: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191115190327.htm from Yale University https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00408-015-9806-7 from the journal, "Lung." She also describes The Ketogenic Die…

"How do I get myself to care about my weight?" The difficulty of losing a lot of weight and keeping it off is well documented. The pain and frustration of the fight against bodyfat can lead to feelings of hopelessness and defeat. Catherine Gordon, the author of Sugar Freedom, used belief, desire, and acceptance as mental strategies that led to posi…

"How do I get myself to care about my weight?" The difficulty of losing a lot of weight and keeping it off is well documented. The pain and frustration of the fight against bodyfat can lead to feelings of hopelessness and defeat. Catherine Gordon, the author of Sugar Freedom, used belief, desire, and acceptance as mental strategies that led to posi…

Last week, my son completed his senior research paper on the benefits of art education. When I read it, I was struck by the evidence for improvements in physical, emotional, and economic health that arts education can provide. These benefits come from practicing music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpting, video production, and more. Art is fun, and…

http://sugarfreedom.com In Freedom Friday Episode #9, Catherine Gordon CPT shares strategies for staying satisfied and pain free on a diet and exercise program. She also describes her 90/90/20 macro-nutrient formula, the 4 way training program, plus a Tabata workout. For the Tabata Session: Do Kettlebell swings for 20 seconds: rest 10 seconds, Diag…

http://sugarfreedom.com In Freedom Friday Episode #9, Catherine Gordon CPT shares strategies for staying satisfied and pain free on a diet and exercise program. She also describes her 90/90/20 macro-nutrient formula, the 4 way training program, plus a Tabata workout. For the Tabata Session: Do Kettlebell swings for 20 seconds: rest 10 seconds, Diag…

Catherine Best Gordon, author of Sugar Freedom shares her tips for keeping it keto on Valentine's Day. Plus the Book of the Week: "The Obesity Code," by Jason Fung M.D., her recipe for Freedom Chocolate Mousse, and a study on how Keto helps manage appetite long term. Here is the recipe: Sugar Freedom Chocolate Mousse 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup cocoa po…

Catherine Best Gordon, author of Sugar Freedom shares her tips for keeping it keto on Valentine's Day. Plus the Book of the Week: "The Obesity Code," by Jason Fung M.D., her recipe for Freedom Chocolate Mousse, and a study on how Keto helps manage appetite long term. Here is the recipe: Sugar Freedom Chocolate Mousse 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup cocoa po…

1. Catherine shares a book recommendation: Sugar Crush by Dr. Richard P. Jacoby. Here is the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2SnMBow 2.She discusses Jane Brody's recent article on weight loss by portion control. 3. Where is the hidden sugar in the grocery store? Plus a sugar free bouillon to stop keto flu. Here is the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Ty7…

1. Catherine shares a book recommendation: Sugar Crush by Dr. Richard P. Jacoby. Here is the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2SnMBow 2.She discusses Jane Brody's recent article on weight loss by portion control. 3. Where is the hidden sugar in the grocery store? Plus a sugar free bouillon to stop keto flu. Here is the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Ty7…

When I first quit sugar back in 2008, I was able to overcome overweight and obesity by cutting out added sugars and nearly all grains. At that time, I could have small amounts of oat bran and Ezekiel bread without triggering bouts of overeating. After turning 50 in 2014, I found that I was happier, healthier, and leaner when I pulled all of the gra…

When I first quit sugar back in 2008, I was able to overcome overweight and obesity by cutting out added sugars and nearly all grains. At that time, I could have small amounts of oat bran and Ezekiel bread without triggering bouts of overeating. After turning 50 in 2014, I found that I was happier, healthier, and leaner when I pulled all of the gra…