Beer doesn’t make you fat, ignorance does

 

Reposted from Australian Brews News - Matt Kirkegaard

A new survey released by VicHealth shows that Australian beer drinkers continue to fall for the myth that low carb beers are a healthier choice than other varieties.
The report says the survey was undertaken because “nutritionists and alcohol experts have long suspected that low carb drinkers choose these products for supposed health benefits – primarily for weight management.”
The results contradict the official positions of many low carb beer producers which is that people drink these beers primarily for the flavour.
This research, the first of its kind, sought to discover the reason behind the low carb beer craze and ultimately, whether the ‘low carb’ label creates the false impression that it is a healthier choice.
It found that:

Weeks Results

The Results are in for this week and I have seen a minimal loss of 100g. I am actually OK with this considering the week that I have had. Heres to a better next week.

Weigh in and Results

 

Friday weigh-in and I am pretty happy with results. A drop of 1.2 kg and a full 1% of Body Fat gone. I really do get amazed at the power of the mind, the increased energy and the way the Bodytrim program just kicks in. Been using the resistance bands first thing in the morning and that also helps drive Fat Burning. I will be ready for the beach anyday now.....lol

Just on a side note, and this is in conjunction with Sweet Poison. I find it unfathomable that a product that contains PURE FRUCTOSE (that is the really bad stuff in sugar) is available in the sugar aisle in supermarkets, but glucose or dextrose are hidden in other parts of the supermarket. One starts to think conspiracy with this................................it just doesn't make sense.

Till Next Time Cheers Curly

Decision Time :Paid Off

 

I returned to work this week after a holiday break of almost three weeks. I jumped on the scales on Sunday (after a few beers) and found out that I was very close to my "trigger point". My trigger point is that number on the scales that I have set, that re-focuses me, and brings me back to fat burning mode. In all reality, when I set my "trigger point" I never thought I would get close to it again. Sunday was my wake-up call. It was DECISION TIME! Continue on, believing you're in control (when I obviously wasn't),  OR get back in control and turn on the fat burners

To turn the fat burning qualities back, I needed to do the dreaded carb detox again. Three days of protein only as all the Bodytrim team will know. After day three, you crave lettuce and spinach leaves, but the feeling of being back in control is enourmous. Tuna, Fish, and Chicken become the staple. Well, today before my Resistance session and walk, I jumped on the scales and incredibly pleased with the results. 3kg in one week....I'm Back. 

Coming into the danger period with Xmas parties and the like, so the run-in and focus doesn't stop here. I want to be back at the weight I was last Xmas, which means a further drop of approx 3 kilos. Discipline, the ability to say now will be paramount to do this. 

What are your strategies coming into Xmas ?

Dragons and Curly Win

The St George Illawarra Dragons are the NRL Premiers for 2010 and I certainly celebrated long and hard last Sunday. Here I am exactly one week later and back in control. I have had the best week from a Nutrition viewpoint and also have had an amazing seven AFD's. I knew I was burning the candle at both ends, and while eating well and maintaining exercise, was drinking just too much and negating the efforts. Beer does have a lot of empty calories, and if you have too much, the fat burning process just stops.

So I have gone a week without a beer, and don't plan to have a beer until next Saturday when I am hosting a Vinyl Room party, so that will be 13 straight AFD's. I had a challenge on Saturday when I took some mates to test a new Micro Brewery, but enjoyed their company while they sampled the brews. Just shows it can be done I guess. I need to drop 5 kilos and the weight has just been added around my waist and my love handles. Time to get going again. Sculpting through EPOC sessions and burning fat through a controlled diet. Watch Out Summer

Dragons Make the Big One

It's been a long time coming, but the Dragons have made the Big One. The NRL Grand Final for the first time since 1999. If you ever wanted to see a grown man, break down in tears in relief, then you would have seen that on Saturday Night, as they held on to defeat the Wests Tigers 13-12 in the Grand Final Qualifier. I don't really want to think about the game until Sunday, so I will be trying to have as normal a week as possible, but expect that Sunday will be a day that is not for any diet regime. Good Luck to any Roosters supporter who may stumble upon this blog, and see every body else next week as I continue my summer quest.

First Day of My Blog

The motivation to achieve something in life is strong. Day 1 of my new blog and I am back up at 4.30, drinking some black coffee and just about to hit a Resistance Bands session. After that it will be a 30 minute walk so my day should be a great one with all the exercise and activity out of the way. Get ready for work, then breakfast...then I can start my day.

Welcome to my Blog

Hi and welcome to Curly's Blog. Hopefully you will find this place on the net a positive one and one that helps you find your way. Please take your time, Read MY STORY, check out my pics and read about my favourite beers.

Please feel free to post comments and any question you may have.