Fibromyalgia Support Group

Please don't take my word for it though....that is the great thing about the internet.

Diabetics have high sugar levels, thus making it really hard to lose weight. Hypos low, easy to lose weight, unless they eat fast processing sugars all the time.

- Cindy

If you’ve seen the commercial you know what I’m talking about. High fructose corn syrup has been in an uncomfortable limelight lately as new research has proven its link to obesity, diabetes and other health problems. New commercials touting the supposed “safety” of high fructose corn syrup shows a woman in a corn field claiming your body can’t tell the difference between cane sugar and corn sugar. Not so.

The most common type of table sugar is sucrose, a derivative of cane sugar or sugar beets. This substance comes directly from nature and is bound to natural fibers, which ensures the body will process it at a slow, healthy pace.

High fructose corn syrup is made from corn that has been highly processed. Though similar to sucrose and fructose from a compound perspective, this man-made sweetener is not bound to fiber. This means the body processes it much faster, causing a sudden sugar spike. Since corn is a grain, it has a much higher glycemic index, which can lead to chronic raised insulin levels.

When the body is kept in this state, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer can result.

The next time you’re in the juice aisle, read the label on your favorite fruit juice drink. If high fructose corn syrup is the sweetener, put it back and choose a healthier brand.

***As you can see, there’s a big difference between the nutrients you get from fruit juice and what you can receive from whole fruit. Also, there are often many hidden additives and preservatives in processed snack food that can make you feel horrible. Become a label-reader, trade your processed snacks in for whole fruit and invest in a juicer. Your mind and body will thank you.***

I do have some cheese sticks. Would that be bad to eat?

You are so adorable!!!

Have some cheese sticks and do you have an apple?

Apples have fiber and are really good for you!

Hope you are able to sleep! Have a glass of water too!!

Sweet dreams!!!!!

Geri

So glad I've been drinking water, pee did not stink. Oh my what a day. That is my story for the day.

Then again that may be why I go up down . But I think my biggest problem is not eating like I should and the hashimoto thyroid. I'm also back on the prednisone again. But day 1 has passed and there is nothing I can go back and change. So let move on.

Are we just going to weight in once a week? I think the everyday will disappoint us.

My first day wasn't the greatest. I bought milkshakes for the family and without thinking, I bought one for me. I drank three sips, realized what I had done and threw it away. I drank lots of water. I haven't received the results from all of my bladder tests yet, but I can tell you the water came out as quickly as it went in. That's a good thing. At least I didn't have to deal with a carpet salesman that doesn't pee all day!!!!