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Insulin – Everything YOU Need to Know

Insulin – What is it, and HOW is it effecting YOUR health and body weight? When people hear the word ‘insulin’ they mostly associate it with diabetes and don’t pay much attention to what it means to their own body. Insulin gets a ‘bad rap’ because of its direct association with diabetes, but insulin plays a BIG role in EVERY body!  Insulin is responsible for determining whether you are storing or burning fat, your energy levels, your mental awareness, athletic performance, and even the possibility of chronic disease!  Soooooo…understanding insulin is VERY important to your health! What is insulin anyway?  Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas when you have eaten carbohydrates.  Have you ever eaten a big pasta meal, and wanted to take a nap a few hours later?  Have you ever started eating chips or crackers and you just couldn’t stop?  If you have experienced one or both of these situations, you have EXPERIENCED what an insulin spike can do to you.  More on this later…

Read more about what insulin does to your body HERE.

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You control your results

It is up to YOU and only you to create your best self. If you are not happy with the direction your fitness and nutrition is headed, then keep reading… Maybe you should find a new plan: If your nutrition plan or workout program is not working, either you are not following it, or you need a new plan.  If it sounds to good to be true it probably is. A good nutrition plan will not rely on pills or supplements. It will be based on real food and it will “make sense.”  A good workout plan will make your muscles ache the day after training, but will not hurt your joints. A good plan or program should not require you to “sign-up” your friends, or have a mandatory auto-ship to get ‘results’.  A good plan should be a foundation for something you can do and maintain for the rest of your life Be Accountable: It is no one else’s fault that you are not getting the results that YOU want. It is up to you to find a formula that works for you and to stick to it. Stop blaming everyone else for your lack of results. It is not your trainers fault, it is not your nutritionist fault, it is not your friends fault that you are where you are. Sure, they may give you bad advise , or be negative, or try to stand in your way, but it is YOUR fault for putting up with it!

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Natalie Jill is a well-known Licensed Sports Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer who was diagnosed as having Celiac Sprue over 12 years ago, and that is why she specializes in weight loss consulting and helping people with food allergies and intolerance’s. Know more about Natalie Jill's Functional Training and 6 pack bags when you visit Natalie Jill Fitness homepage.

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Diabetes without obesity

Diabetes without obesity…

My sister Lindsay is not overweight. She eats healthy, does not have a “gut”, and she runs a minimum of 5 miles per day. Her cholesterol and blood pressure are perfect. She looks fit, athletic, healthy. What you don’t know about Lindsay when you look at her is that she has diabetes and has for almost 30 years. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Auto-immune diseases are highly genetic. She was ‘doomed’ at birth as my family is riddled with auto-immune diseases. She happened to get Type I diabetes. Type I diabetes, other wise known as “juvenile diabetes” can strike at any age. She got diabetes at age 3.  Type I Diabetes shows it’s signs once your your antibodies start attacking the islet cells in your pancreas. If your body doesn’t have islet cells, your body cannot produce insulin. Without insulin you cannot breakdown sugar. Type 1 diabetics do not CHOOSE to become diabetics. Obesity does not cause type 1 diabetes and it is NOT reversible. It needs to be managed and treated, but can never be reversed. Type 2 diabetes is a different story. It is frequently (though not always) caused by obesity. You gain too much weight and your body can’t produce enough insulin to regulate your blood sugars. The more you weigh, the more insulin you need. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that is almost always reversible via diet, nutrition, and exercise to lose the weight. For more information about treating type 2 diabetes via diet and nutrition. Learn more about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes HERE.

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Heart Rate Monitors – Gadget or Fitness Tool?

Heart Rate Monitors – gadget or fitness tool? From elite athletes training for marathons, triathlons, and the Tour De France; to ‘the guy next door’ that has a garage full of every piece of fitness equipment ever sold on TV after midnight…you have seen all of them wearing heart rate monitors at one point or another.  But what exactly is their purpose?  How is it going to give me the body I want?  Should you include a heart rate monitor in your gym bag?  We will answer all those questions below…so keep reading! What are some of the benefits of a heart rate monitor?- No matter what your goals are, whether it is to lose weight, strengthen your heart, relieve stress, or build muscle; wearing a heart rate monitor can help you achieve those goals by helping you find the right intensity and pace.  You can’t train the same way each day, and the heart rate monitor allows you to target different energy systems within the body.

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What Can I eat if I have Celiac Disease?

Those suffering from celiac disease or those who think they are afflicted with the condition could greatly benefit from a diet that is completely devoid of gluten. Those with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin problem related to gluten-sensitivity, should also follow a gluten-free diet.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in barley, wheat and rye. Glaidin, a component of gluten, is the main cause of celiac disease. One needs to understand that although avoiding wheat in one’s diet is important, it is not going to completely cut off gluten in your diet. This is because gluten is found in ALL of the products made from wheat, barley, and rye.  Soy sauce is a big one where people don’t expect to find gluten. More on that later.

Read more on Celiac Disease and gluten free diet. CLICK HERE.

For a healthy gluten free diet. Check our Stay Lean Recipe I and Stay Lean Recipe II only at Natalie Jill Fitness.