by Joan Kent | Apr 15, 2024 | Instructor Training
New Year’s Resolutions are upon us, but that doesn’t mean clear sailing. Things that can waylay resolutions are everywhere. Christmas candy will be on sale till early January, when the Valentine candy goes out and will be on display till February 14. February 15 it...
by Joan Kent | May 19, 2020 | Instructor Training
Well, Halloween candy has been on display since August, and we know what that portends for the rest of the year. But why wait to get your health in order? Here are 10 reasons to quit sugar now —even if you think you don’t want to do it. 1. Quitting sugar can help you...
by Joan Kent | Aug 28, 2018 | Engage Your Students, Health and Wellness
A previous post covered ways that sugar can increase fat consumption. One way is that fat makes sugary foods taste sweeter. That may mean a sugar/fat combination tastes preferable to a sugar-only food, such as hard candy. Clients have told me that, when they eliminate...
by Joan Kent | May 8, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Instructor Training
Type 2 diabetes is epidemic in this country, and typically begins with insulin resistance. What we usually read or hear about insulin resistance is that it”™s a result of overweight/obesity. This is not always the case, since the reverse can be true. Insulin...
by Joan Kent | Dec 6, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Master Instructor Blog
By Joan Kent One significant reason for sugar cravings is withdrawal. Withdrawal can promote cravings under various circumstances. If someone has recently stopped drinking alcohol, cravings for sugar can be strong and frequent. This involves the brain chemicals...