As I wrap up this series about sugar, there’s one thing I hope stays with you: learn as much as you can about taking care of yourself. I’ve lost weight, kept it off, and changed habits over the years. And I’m still learning. Sometimes something I read makes me ask questions about things I thought I already understood. Healthy eating can be confusing. There are recommendations, personal opinions, and headlines that don’t always tell the whole story. Sometimes advice seems to conflict, and...

This is almost an exact replica of what I saw 10 years ago. I ask that you don't only focus only on the drinks, 25 grams of added sugar is what women and children 2-18 yrs should have according to the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association. It's about the amount in Vitamin Water. When I first saw this, I was drinking TWO of the Pure Teas per day. I also suggest you read the first and second blog, It will explain a bit more about sugars and how we eat. Part 4 next week-...

The Poster I Never Forgot As I sat down today to recreate the poster that made me stop and think about sugar almost ten years ago, I couldn't help thinking about how much has happened since I first saw it. I'm revisiting that poster today over 80 pounds lighter—and I've maintained that weight loss for more than three years. But I'm also revisiting it knowing something I didn't know even a year ago. In January, after listening to friends in the fitness and wellness industry talk about added...