All sugar is not created equal. 💯 You’ll be glad to know that you can still have sugar (insert sigh of relief 😉), but we’re going to focus MORE on natural sugars and LESS on processed/added sugar over the next couple of weeks. 👌 🫐 Natural sugar isn’t the problem. Natural sugar can be found in fruit, honey and pure maple syrup. Our ancestors consumed natural sugar. While they certainly had their fair share of hard times, they weren’t riddled with the diseases we are today (that are caused by processed sugar). Of course, any sugar can be consumed in excess, but not many people overeat foods with natural sugar. 🍪 The problem arises when it comes to processed sugar/added sugars. These are the sugars that cause both physical and psychological cravings. Food manufacturers know this, and they know if you crave it, you’ll buy it. When you buy it, they make more money…💲 🫐 Natural sugar is found in foods that also contain other healthy vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. Fiber and other nutrients can actually help your body process sugar more healthily! 🍪 Processed sugar/added sugar is stripped of these nutrients; therefore, you’re consuming empty calories because added sugars don’t offer your body any nutritional value—just calories. Processed sugar is also highly inflammatory, and too much of it turns into fat. The overall point is that all sugar isn’t created equal. That’s why it’s essential to know and recognize the difference. 👌 Wellness Thought: Did you know your brain actually needs sugar to survive? That’s right! But there’s one caveat - it needs NATURAL sugar to survive. The brain is the most energy-demanding organ and uses ½ of the sugar in your body for energy. This is great news for all you sugar lovers out there! We just have to rewire our brains a little so they can learn to enjoy natural sugar instead of processed sugar! 💯 Sugar 101 | American Heart Association TAKING ACTION:

I’m so proud of myself for being able to get my steps in. When I joined last year I started waking for fun .. I was not the one who ever enjoyed it. Especially by myself but it’s became my fave way to relax and pray. Keep going y’all

Had to take our Madison in for a check up. Madison is doing great just allergies. Then my vet looks at me and said what did you do to your arm? I told her I wasn’t sure but it hurts and I can only move it a certain way. She said congratulations. You tore your rotator cuff now. Get to the doctor because you’re gonna have physical therapy or surgery. 😂😂😂when you Vet treats you like your one of her own patients

If I had anything to say to you it would be “ keep going” This girl on the far left started a slow weight loss journey She really didn’t think she’d make it. She had been doing this weight Loss merry go round her whole life. But this time I did a lifestyle change And here I am 3 years later !!! And still learning, still growing. It’s not a race, it’s a journey I love this girl on the right a lot more these days. If I did it , y’all can