"If you count anything, count nutrients. Focus on the amounts of nutrients, the amount of color that you’ve got on your plate." - Sue Thomas Episode Summary:How are sugar and fat impacting your health and your waistline?This week Nancy, interviews  Sue Thomas, the Sugar Free Coach. Sue discloses the effects of sugar and fat on the body and common misconceptions, particularly regarding managing waistlines. Sue explains that consuming high amounts of sugar can lead to inflammation, increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and weight gain, particularly around the middle. Sue also debunks the popular belief that eating fat contributes to weight gain, stating that good fats actually help burn fat and stabilize insulin levels. She emphasizes how nutrient-rich diets with minimal sugar and high-quality fats can provide more energy, better sleep, improved gut health, and reduce inflammation. Starting the day with a protein-based breakfast can balance blood sugar levels, and eating one-ingredient foods is recommended for a healthier lifestyle.Tune in to learn ways you can adjust your diet and start your new year off right! About Sue Thomas:Sue Thomas takes women from sugar cravings to control to improve mental clarity, create better sleep and feel more confident in their clothes. She is a nutritional therapist and wellness coach running 21-day and 8-week group programs providing community support, accountability, and most importantly education around sugar and the impact it has in the body.  In This Episode:Understanding sugar and its impact on our waistline.The misconception that eating fatty foods makes us fat.Understanding carbohydrates and their impact on our body.The role of hormones in weight gain.Challenges of a sugar-free diet.Counting nutrients instead of calories.The importance of having good fats in our diet.The benefits of eating one-ingredient foods.The impact of processed foods and sugar on our healthHaving a healthy gut and gut bacteria.Eating a balanced breakfast and setting yourself up for a successful day. Get in Touch with Sue Thomas:Freebies (suethomaswellbeing.co.uk)https://www.suethomaswellbeing.co.uk/freebies Get in Touch with Nancy O:https://nancyocares.com/https://n-o3.juiceplus.com/us/enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-q95hT7H9ocBZ4ju1BQoQhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected]  Audio and show notes by  Premier Podcast Promotions

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