Week 10 

Challenge. Cut the Fizz

This week of the challenge is cutting out the Fizz. So no soft drinks including the diet variety! Instead lets use this week as a great way to ensure we are drinking enough water.

So why are we saying no to the Soft Drink??

Here are a few reasons why you should stay clear of those soft drinks.

1.    They are empty calories with no nutritional value at all, so all you are doing is adding more calories to your diet. Who wants to do that when those extra calories just means further weight gain.

2.    Did you know that the average can of coke has about 12 tablespoons of sugar.

3.    The relationship between soft drink consumption and body weight is so strong that researchers calculate that for each additional soda consumption, the risk of obesity increases 1.6 times.

4.    Sugar and acid in soft drink so easily dissolves tooth enamel.

5.    Soft drinks have long been suspected of leading to lower calcium levels and higher phosphate levels in the blood. When phosphate levels are high and calcium levels are low, calcium is pulled out of the bones. The phosphate content of soft drinks like Coca-Cola and Pepsi is very high, and they contain virtually no calcium.  

6.    Diet soft drinks don’t fair much better. Diet soft drink boast of having no sugar at all, and still having the same sweet taste. That’s because diet soft drinks contain a chemical ingredient called Aspartame. This is the same chemical make-up of consumer sweeteners such as NutraSweet and Equal. Basically, Aspartame makes your brain think that what you’re eating is sweet. This triggers your body to start craving for sweet things. So, aside from being unable to cut down on your soft drink intake, you might find yourself constantly reaching for that cupcake or frequently craving carbohydrates.

Week 10:

Topic: Beating the plateau

ü Fact 1: Your body adapts to become more economical therefore to keep improving the results, make small changes to your routine

ü Fact 2: The Basal metabolic rate is the base rate at which your body consumes calories to maintain basic bodily function

ü Fact 3: When you use scales to weigh yourself you are weighing fat, bone, muscle and the bodies organs

ü Healthy Eating Tip: Plan your meals and your training. Place them into your calendar as an appointment. Being organized is a key component of weight loss

ü Motivational Tip: Keep a food diary to make sure you are eating a variety of food and sticking to moderate portion sizes and talk to your trainer about how to keep the body engaged