The Glycemic Index (GI) was created as a way to determine the level of carbohydrates in foods and the impact they have on blood sugar. When we eat high glycemic foods (i.e. russet potatoes, white bread, pretzels, graham crackers, etc), insulin gets turned on and stimulates an enzyme that then turns on the fat storage system. In contrast, when we eat low glycemic foods, insulin doesn't need to come in and the food doesn't get stored as fat, rather gets used as an energy source.
When we eat a lot of high glycemic foods, what happens throughout the day is our blood sugar is constantly being spiked and then drops very low again. This can happen several times a day, all the while insulin levels are staying high, which is keeping the fat storage system turned on.
What are the benefits of eating a low-glycemic diet?
- Maintains metabolism during weight loss
- Maintains cardiovascular health
- Prevents diseases (like Type II diabetes and heart disease)
- Increased energy (no crashes from huge drops in blood sugar after a spike)
- Improved mood
Take Shape for Life promotes a low-glycemic diet during weight loss and afterwards as you maintain your weight. This proven program helps you lose weight and keep it off for good. During the weight loss phase, the 5-and-1 plan, you will be eating low-glycemic meal replacements and then a healthy lean and green meal made of low glycemic lean proteins and vegetables. As you move into maintenance, you can add in more foods, but are encouraged to still eat mostly low glycemic foods to keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day. The difference with this program is that you don't just lose the weight and get forgotten or let go of everything you did during the weight loss phase. You have your full support of the health coach and will have built habits that can continue as you maintain your weight.
In my first 2 weeks on the 5-and-1 plan, I lost 14 lbs and 5 inches overall. I can't even begin to describe to you how amazing I feel. For the first time in my adult life, I don't feel like I need caffeine and am not having any cravings whatsoever. I went into this program thinking I would be starving and not have any energy since I wasn't getting my lattes for evening shifts at work. I was completely wrong. With 6 meals a day, I'm eating so regularly that I rarely even get hungry. I'm also not getting those crashes after a meal. Keeping your blood sugar steady makes an immediate difference that you can feel.
Do you want more information about Take Shape for Life's low-glycemic diet? Email me at dream.believe.commit@gmail.com.
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