April 23rd, 2010 | by Jenn | published in Food, Jenn Get's Real, Sugar Addiction
Big food companies know that certain combinations of fat/sugar/salt chemically turn off the signal in your brain to stop eating… and that those combinations are completely addictive?
Yep. It’s true. In his book, The End of Overeating, David Kessler talks about the science behind combining fat, salt and sugar, and what that does chemically in our [...]
April 16th, 2010 | by Jenn | published in Jenn Get's Real
Against my better judgment, I’ve entered a 5K running race. UGH.
It’s not the cause I’m against… it’s the actual “running” part.
The cause is actually a REALLY good one. I’m running the Gary Papa Run 4 Your Life, that supports prostate and breast cancer research. The father of a good friend of mine has just finished [...]
April 2nd, 2010 | by Jenn | published in Get Focused, Jenn Get's Real
Many major cities like New York, Philadelphia and Seattle are now requiring eating establishments to put calorie counts on their menu items. But, what’s the point?
Do people really even know how much is too much?
Most people require under 2,000 calories per day. And actually, if you’re trying to lose weight, the number can be [...]
March 26th, 2010 | by Jenn | published in Jenn Get's Real, Tracking Your Progress
What is the big deal about setting goals?
Seems like when you think about starting a fitness program, or getting back to one, setting goals is the first step. Why?
There are good reasons to set goals. They give you a path to follow, they give you inspiration, and motivation… but they can also be a real [...]
March 19th, 2010 | by Jenn | published in Jenn Get's Real, Keeping Your Sanity
Wow. Does that word feel heavy.
I am totally not a fan of commitment – amazing I’ve been with the hubs for 13 years… just kidding!
The kind of commitment I’m talking about here is the kind that makes you feel stuck HAVING to do something. The kind that feels confining and oppressive.
Doesn’t exercise feel like that [...]
