What we dieters want and what the body needs
We want weight loss. The body wants glucose from carbohydrates, but if we primarily eat protein and fat (less then 130 grams of carbohydrates) the body will resort to making its own glucose by the process gluconeogenesis. This I read creates toxins with in the body and can lead to a variety of issues and so began my search. WHAT TOXINS? I found some interesting tidbits and thought I would share. Found a lot, but thought this was accurate (from the little that I have learned) and also had some other interesting information.
http://plaza.ufl.edu/coyoteco/biochemistry.pdf
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/myths.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluconeogenesis —-ooooh! Science. lol
I am not at all miffed that I lost what I wrote 5 minutes ago. Nope, this is a new moment and I am living it. Besides is less of my humor, less words and more to the point. Ha! I think a little less fluff is in order today.
I became side tracked yesterday when I wanted to escape some fluff as I perceived it (current studies) and wanted more science. And so it began.
Which of the following best explained Jennifer’s escapism from her current studies yesterday?
a) education
b) procrastination
c) both a & b
d) c, but mostly a
- I believe d) is the correct answer. 
I just can not escape myself!
Thunder storms and rain today. I love it!
Lately I have been just eating whatever. *sigh* But I have been portion aware.
Weight loss is desired! Portions and exercise. Will I have a loss this week? Time will tell.
Have a great day Everyone!
That was cute Jennifer…I predict you’ll have a loss, and if not, I predict you will still have that adorable smile you are wearing on your face today!!
Because you girl, are a girl full of knowledge and love. And I for one am soooooooooo blessed to be a part of your buddy group!! Love ya!!!
P.S. I will read the links you listed here later, I’m really interested in the whole toxins idea and weight loss, thanks for that
I want FLUFF!!! hehe… jusssssssssst kidding. You are in a happy frisky mood today aren’tcha? Makes me smile.
Okay, love the glucose articles. Saving them to my “stuff” folder. Thanks. See? This is what I like about South Beach. Even in Phase I, I can still get plenty of carbs from raw veggies and beans and stuff. Even though Phase I is very strict, I don’t feel it’s harmful, as long as you only do it for 2 weeks. Must have our fruits I firmly believe.
Now hit those books missy. Don’t MAKE me come up there…. lol
Huggggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
You are silly! LOL I love it though!
I also love storms and rain. YOu should see my myspace page. haha
Thanks for the interesting info! I am learning more and more that I need those healthy carbs so I am having them this time around. Have a good night Jenn!
We are having rain and storms here too!!
Thnaks for the info, you are a wealth information, saving to my folder too! You keep up that frisky attitude!