tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post3723953221114004374..comments2023-11-05T04:22:37.599-07:00Comments on Lisa Smith-Batchen: Can you live a Sugar Free life???Lisa Smith-Batchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17344992789207537587noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-61765081551384756282010-09-23T10:18:59.811-06:002010-09-23T10:18:59.811-06:00Congrats on your sugar-free life! I'm also gla...Congrats on your sugar-free life! I'm also glad to hear that you don't choose those so-called sugar-free additives that are as bad for the body as sugar.<br /><br />I've been sugar-free for about 3 weeks now and I feel good. My biggest challenge is avoiding hidden sugars when we eat out. It's in dressings and breads and sauces...! It's everywhere! Avoiding sugar forces me to eat very simply and that's been helpful to sort of reset and re-train my tastebuds so I recognize the natural sweetness in veggies and fruits.<br /><br />Best of luck on your RHTA!Red Fernnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-60633493856934597132010-02-20T05:21:14.299-07:002010-02-20T05:21:14.299-07:00Thank you Chris for you thoughts.
I don;t think I ...Thank you Chris for you thoughts.<br />I don;t think I said I gorged myself anywhere in my post. What I said was I ate anything I wanted and for most of my life I never ate cookies, cake, ice cream.<br />Yes...I am an extreme athlete who enjoys doing extreme things and glad for it.<br />Hope you have a great weekendLisa Smith-Batchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344992789207537587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-80126598494595307552010-02-19T22:29:20.430-07:002010-02-19T22:29:20.430-07:00You gorged yourself for a year plus and now you ar...You gorged yourself for a year plus and now you are starving yourself. Is this the happy medium? Everything you do is extreme and this seems no different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-28556017912482085692010-02-19T13:05:59.918-07:002010-02-19T13:05:59.918-07:00EJ: honey is a good source of sugar..Agave is bett...EJ: honey is a good source of sugar..Agave is better since it is from a plant.<br /><br />Now M Bunnys cupcake for her meal is blah:)<br />Lent is a good idea...Jay gave up sugar for Lent as well!<br /><br />I can tell you...spinach never tasted better:)<br /><br />Happy Friday<br />LisaLisa Smith-Batchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344992789207537587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-22294001551658582852010-02-19T09:25:12.440-07:002010-02-19T09:25:12.440-07:00This was really so inspiring, and then I realized ...This was really so inspiring, and then I realized that this morning I had a cupcake for breakfast.<br /><br />Oh, but man-- I swear that was the best damn cupcake I've had in years. <br /><br />Okay, maybe I should do better. Maybe a good way for me to do it is to give it up for Lent!M (Bunny)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-4865451516336305872010-02-19T09:03:23.812-07:002010-02-19T09:03:23.812-07:00Just wondering what your take is on natural sweete...Just wondering what your take is on natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup? I have honey on my oatmeal in the morning along with some dried fruit (apricots or raisons) and a splash of cream. Cutting out sugar for me is about making a better choice when it comes to what is fueling by body.Eliza Ralph-Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095749168151599461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-84450158975207007942010-02-19T07:50:54.938-07:002010-02-19T07:50:54.938-07:00This morning I had:
spinach with eggs and cheese
f...This morning I had:<br />spinach with eggs and cheese<br />frsh blueberries!<br /><br />I gave up meat at one time and found I needed it in small portions. We are all so different.<br /><br />Try Organic Blue Agave which is front a plant if you need sugar.<br /><br />I also use flax wraps from Damascus Bakeries in place of bread!<br /><br />Happy day<br />LisaLisa Smith-Batchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344992789207537587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-25499642970044660352010-02-18T19:08:19.148-07:002010-02-18T19:08:19.148-07:00Hmm, I guess Cheerios and things of the like are o...Hmm, I guess Cheerios and things of the like are out. I'll have to read that book... Gonna have to pick up some Nuun this Saturday too!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00801185004251008656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-7590920212054050012010-02-18T18:58:56.631-07:002010-02-18T18:58:56.631-07:00I eat a ton of oatmeal with raw peanut butter.
I l...I eat a ton of oatmeal with raw peanut butter.<br />I love sweet potatoes baked in the oven mixed with oatmeal...these are my cookies now:)<br /><br />avacadoes, tomatoes and blue chips:)<br /><br />Tons of spinach with eggs and cheese...<br />My kids love all of this!<br /><br />I have found running these days that real food such as above works so well for me.<br />I love nuun and Hammer Nutrition products..right now I am sticking to my plan because I am feeling better than ever.<br /><br />Coach Matt Hart lived with us for some time and he showed me some great ways to cook!!!<br /><br />Food can be so much fun!<br />Blessings<br />Lisa<br />www.runhope.comLisa Smith-Batchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344992789207537587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-68557818216148897002010-02-18T18:44:52.570-07:002010-02-18T18:44:52.570-07:00"Our physical nature is such that we need foo..."Our physical nature is such that we need foods that are whole, not refined and denatured, to grow, prosper and reproduce."<br /><br />Sorry Art:"whole grains that have been processed by high heat and pressure to produce puffed wheat, oats and rice are actually quite toxic and have caused rapid death in test animals. Breakfast cereals that have been slurried and extruded at high temperatures and pressures to make little flakes and shapes should also be avoided. Most if not all nutrients are destroyed during processing and and they are very difficult to digest."<br />Nourishing Traditions-Sally Fallonblairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-23343272579367237962010-02-18T18:33:29.457-07:002010-02-18T18:33:29.457-07:00Cereal comes in a box... does that count? :(Cereal comes in a box... does that count? :(Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00801185004251008656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-91825525475434437942010-02-18T18:21:49.296-07:002010-02-18T18:21:49.296-07:00eat real foods. if it comes in a box or a bag or ...eat real foods. if it comes in a box or a bag or your grandma wouldn't know what it is - don't eat it. <br /><br />i frequently challenge my clients to eat only foods with one ingredient for a day, a week, etc. <br /><br />but for most starting with sugar is a huge step. bravo lisa.Matt Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684728826764555721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-8558444662976676882010-02-18T17:51:05.514-07:002010-02-18T17:51:05.514-07:00I did it once and I will try again (though I gave ...I did it once and I will try again (though I gave up meat 2 months ago and I can't cut out one more thing!). I was amazed at how many foods have hidden sugar - like whole wheat bread and non-sweet salad dressing that contained HFCS. Ew. I lasted 30 days. I'm pretty addicted to greek yogurt with honey right now though. :)<br />AnnemarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645043.post-43002109529955612242010-02-18T16:04:44.541-07:002010-02-18T16:04:44.541-07:00I am glad to hear your viewpoint. So many in the ...I am glad to hear your viewpoint. So many in the endurance community think that sugar (and starches which turn into sugar) are required for fuel, when in fact, most of the work is done using fat burning! Most of the coaches I follow advise like you do- to focus on real food and enhancing fat burning. Thanks for the discussion.Drs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.com