Is Your Sleep Making You Fat?

By Matthew Pryor | Categories: Blog, Mindset

When trying to lose fat, people rarely think about their sleep. Sleep, however, is is the third leg of the fitness stool. Here’s why. READ ON…

Canned goods get a bad rap and usually, for good reason. High sodium, highly processed, void of the nutrients found in their fresh or flash-frozen counterparts. But that’s not always the case, and certainly not the case with produce.

Tomato paste, for instance, has more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Lycopene is antioxidant that keeps arteries open and blood vessels healthy. You can try it in place of ketchup and certainly as a base for certain soups, stews, and sauces.

In fact, the nutrients in canned fruits and vegetables tend to be relatively stable because they are protected from the deteriorating effects of oxygen.

So don’t be afraid of using canned fruits and vegetables… just read the labels and avoid those with added sugars and salts.

I’m new to these weight loss challenges. I am good at starting diets but always lose my motivation. Jenny was great. Always checking in, giving support and posting inspiration. When I struggled she was understanding and encouraged me not to give up even though I did not lose as much weight as I wanted. She is such a great role model – someone who is not only a coach but in the trenches herself fighting to get healthier. I would like to do another challenge with her in the future.

KRISTI B.St. Joseph, MO