Body Pump

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They don’t seem so pointless any more now, do they?

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THE BENEFITS OF SUGAR IN FRUITS
This idea that fruit is somehow a bad thing to eat came into full swing with the low carb diet craze, but the myth persists. Not a week goes by that I don’t hear someone tell me that they avoid fruit because it’s “all sugar” or “loaded with carbs.” So, I want to set the record straight and come to the defense of some of the world’s healthiest foods – fresh, whole fruits.
I’ll tackle the “fruit is all sugar” statement first – because it’s just plain wrong. Fresh fruit offers so much more than the natural sugar it contains – including water, vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients (those naturally-occurring plant compounds that have wide ranging beneficial effects on the body). Where else can you get a package like that for about 75 calories per serving?
The idea that fruit is “loaded with carbs” or is “full of sugar” needs to be put into perspective, too. It’s true that when you eat fruit, the overwhelming majority of the calories you consume are supplied by carbohydrate – mostly in the form of fructose, which is the natural sugar in the fruit.
But that’s the nature not just of fruit, but of all plant foods – they’re predominantly carbohydrate (and that means not just natural sugars, but healthy starches as well as structural elements, like cellulose, that provide fiber). When you eat vegetables, the majority of the calories you’re eating come from carbohydrate, too. But you don’t hear people complaining that vegetables are “loaded with carbs.”
Before dismissing foods as being loaded with sugar, or too high in carbs, consider not only the amount of sugar or carbs you’re eating, but the form of the carbohydrate, too. There’s a big difference between the nutritional value of the natural carbohydrates found in fruits and other plant foods – the sugars, starches and fibers – and what’s found (or, more accurately, what’s not found) in all the empty calories we eat from added sugars that find their way into everything from brownies to barbecue sauce.
Faced with a serving of fruit, how much sugar are we talking about, anyway? An average orange has only about 12 grams of natural sugar (about 3 teaspoons) and a cup of strawberries has only about 7 grams – that’s less than two teaspoons. And either way, you’re also getting 3 grams of fiber, about a full day’s worth of vitamin C, healthy antioxidants and some folic acid and potassium to boot – and it’ll only cost you about 50 or 60 calories. “All sugar?” I think not.
By contrast, a 20-ounce cola will set you back about 225 calories and, needless to say, won’t be supplying any antioxidants, vitamins, minerals or fiber. You’ll just be chugging down some carbonated water, maybe some artificial color and flavor, and somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 grams of added sugar (about 1/3 of a cup).
You won’t get fat on eating fruit. You won’t be consuming an insane, over-the-top amount of sugar. Don’t be afraid of eating fruit, because they are the best thing you can give your body.

Crossfit and Body pump

I did crossfit on Monday for the first time ever!!! yay. proud of myself. Powerlifts, sumo kettle bell raises, kness to elbow hangs, & rowing. I was a little sore Tuesday but not too much, but I didnt work out tuesday, just a slight cardio session bc I didnt want to wear my muscles out (rest in between is essential). Well today decided to hit up my usual group fitness class - body pump.

I struggled.

LOL guess my muscles were more fatigued than I thought. It’s alright. But I know I’m gonna be sore tomorrow. I foresee a lot of stretching and a 30 min treadmill session.

Super excited about this upcoming Saturday. My church here in Charlotte NC will be hosting an event for children. it’s going to be like a field day for them. Starting with a light morning (healthy) snack, then into games, and ending with a water balloon toss and a dance session.

I’m excited we started this ministry to get children more actively involved and to help combat the childhood obesity problem (i missed the HBO special bc my cable has been out since May 9th!!)

Im starting to put together some take home recipies that are kid friendly. Let me know if you have any ideas!

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