Hey Folks! We're excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Beth Romanski. Beth's article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team
One of the best parts about being a Certified Health Coach is seeing the physical and mental transformation when your clients take small steps to reduce the amount of sugar in their diet.
Why? Sugar fuels inflammation and inflammation may cause conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, Hashimoto’s disease, migraines, ADD/ADHD, digestive issues, poor sleep, Alzheimer’s and more. According to a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain at a cost of around $600 billion a year in medical treatments and lost productivity.
Rather than giving in and being one of these statistics, you too can be like the clients I have worked with who once suffered from debilitating arthritis by just making small changes to the way you eat. A 21-Day-Sugar Detox can be the perfect jump-start and comprehensive plan to help you get there!
It’s easy to assume we aren’t consuming sugary foods by avoiding the obvious offenders like candy, soda, cake, but through the education of the 21DSD program, you learn how many “sneaky” sugars (or foods that your body simply recognizes as sugar) can wreak havoc on your overall health and well-being. In a world where we are bombarded with messages to shun carbs and fat, if we are going to reduce anything in our diet, SUGAR should be at the top of that list.
So are we doomed to give in to our body’s relentless cravings for sweets, chronic aches and pains, and low energy? Of course not! The reason I became a Certified 21DSD Coach is because the program is so balanced that you are eating REAL foods, and with a few modifications you can easily improve your health. (No crazy juice-only diets to be found here!)
In the spirit of the holidays, here is a little carol about the gift you can give yourself this season if you decide to join in on a 21DSD. (Disclaimer: these side effects apply to those celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or any other religious or non-religious celebration).
21DSD Carol
- On the first day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the second day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, an entire night of restful sleep and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the third day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, a full afternoon of energy, a night of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the fourth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, better digestion to naturally keep things moving, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the fifth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, the willpower to pass up a plate of cookies, better digestion to naturally keep things moving, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the sixth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, no more headaches, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the seventh day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, fewer aches and pains, headache-free days, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the eighth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, glowing clear skin, fewer aches and pains, headache-free days, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the ninth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, the ability to manage stress to make it through the madness of holiday shopping, much clearer skin, reduced aches and pains, no more headaches, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the tenth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, reduced body fat so I fit into a new dress for a party, less stress, clearer skin, reduced aches and pains, no more headaches, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the eleventh day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, protection against the office cold, reduced body fat, less stress, clearer skin, reduced aches and pains, no more headaches, the willpower to pass up a plate of holiday cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, and a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied through the holiday season.
- On the twelfth day of Christmas, my 21DSD gave to me, increased immunity, reduced body fat, less stress, clearer skin, reduced aches and pains, no more headaches, the willpower to pass up cookies, better digestion, plenty of energy, nights of restful sleep, a long list of delicious recipes to keep me satisfied, AND the satisfaction that I accomplished a significant change to break free from sugar-cravings once and for all!
If you are uneasy about going it alone, particularly during the tempting holiday season where cookies and parties abound, then consider working with a 21DSD Certified Coach for that extra level of accountability and support.
Otherwise, the 21DSD Online Community is one of the most uplifting and empowering groups around. So jump in, whip up a batch of yummy 21DSD-approved Not-Sweet Cinnamon Cookies to bring to your next holiday party and expect better health in 2016!
Sources:
- Martin, L. (2011). 100 million Americans have chronic pain. WebMD Health News. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20110629/100-million-americans-have-chronic-pain
- Mercola, D. (2013). How inflammation affects every aspect of your health. Retrieved from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/07/inflammation-triggers-disease-symptoms.aspx
Beth Romanski is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she studied over 100 dietary theories to learn how to help people seeking improved health to create a personalized nutrition blueprint, embracing the importance of bio-individuality. Visit Beth at her 21-Day-Sugar-Detox Certified Coach page or at her website www.myhealthytransitions.com.