Energy slumps are the worst, aren’t they? Suddenly you’ve gone from alert to sleepy, and desperate to stay awake because you have “a lot to do,” it’s tempting to reach for whatever food or beverage you think will give you a quick boost. If you’ve been a Code Red Rebel for more than a hot minute, …
There’s all kinds of reasons a person can feel moody, but one most people don’t think about is carbs! I’m not just talking about the blatantly unhealthy ones, like a sugary soda or massive ice cream sundae. Even so-called “clean carbs,” like oatmeal and sweet potatoes, can cause moodiness if you eat enough of them and …
Do people tell you how moody you are? This might be why Read More »
Even when people start to recognize that their sugar consumption is contributing to: – Obesity– Disease– Moodiness– Sleep deprivation– Aches and pains– Depression …and other problems, sugar is eight times more addictive than heroin. Most people enjoy the taste. It triggers the pleasure center of your brain. When you’re addicted to something…or even if you just …
I call them workarounds. It’s where, instead of simply following the Code Red foods list, you try to work around it, often in ways that set your progress back. On the one hand, I get why some people leap to do this. Changing what you eat can be challenging. On the other hand, I’m a very …
Are “keto” processed junk foods better than mainstream versions? Read More »
There’s a million ways to lose weight. Of course I think Code Red is the best, simplest, and most sustainable way, to lose weight, but it’s hardly the only way. KEEPING the weight off, on the other hand, is not something most programs talk about. Frankly, it’s not rocket science. If you go back to doing …
So most people love to eat. And there’s a lot of tasty food to choose from! But when you’re choosing food that poisons (instead of food that nourishes) on a regular basis, and eating too much volume for your body’s needs, you gain weight (and even get sick). On the Code Red Lifestyle™, we see food …
3 reasons you’re eating that are keeping you obese Read More »