When Life Gives You Lemons, Squeeze Them!

Gym wear: Ig: @pineappleclothing_com

Did You Miss ‘Foods that Can Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating’ with Fit Happens With Gabby on Mellofm88 this morning?

Add Lemons to your DETOX WATER
Hydrates you, adding nutrients and antioxidants.
Try adding fruits such as Strawberries, Blueberries, Cucumber slices etc. or mint leaves, basil, rosemary to make it interesting and more refreshing

ALOE VERA
Scoop out of plant and put in your Juice, Water or Smoothie. Loaded with nutrients to cleanse your body.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
*Have once in a while. Can be harmful to esophagus if drunk by itself over time

Add a tbsp. to water or Tea and it will help you feel a lot better

FLAX SEEDS and CHIA SEEDS
Packed with fiber to add to your Yogurt, Shakes and Smoothies for Breakfast.
You feel fuller for longer, giving body a chance to relax and detox

FISH/CHICKEN SOUP BROTH
Nutrients, proteins and Vitamins. Great way to reset!

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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The Diet Voted Number 1 in 2023!

Gabrielle Burgess with friend, Diane Williams at Byblos Miami – Mediterranean Restaurant

The Diet Voted Number 1 in 2023 is the Mediterranean Diet. A way of eating in Greece, Israel, Southern Italy, Southern Spain.

MAIN FOODS IN MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Fruits and Veggies
Whole Grains
Seafood
Nuts and Legumes
Olive Oil

Black Truffle from Byblos Miami Mediterranean Restaurant

MORE THAN A DIET
Daily Exercise
Sharing Meals with Family and Friends
Actively participating in community

HOW THE DIET WORKS
Focuses on whole, minimally processed foods

Daily consumption of fruits, veggies, unprocessed cereals, whole grains, healthy fats-olive oil, avocado’s, almonds

Weekly consumption of fish, legumes (beans & lentils), poultry & eggs (4x per week)

Moderate portions of Low-Fat Dairy (Reduced fat Feta + Yogurt)

Limited intake of red meat & processed foods

HOW LONG DO YOU STICK WITH IT?
6 months or forever. It is inexpensive too.

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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The Diet Voted Number 1 in 2023!

Gabrielle Burgess with friend, Diane Williams at Byblos Miami – Mediterranean Restaurant

The Diet Voted Number 1 in 2023 is the Mediterranean Diet. A way of eating in Greece, Israel, Southern Italy, Southern Spain.

MAIN FOODS IN MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Fruits and Veggies
Whole Grains
Seafood
Nuts and Legumes
Olive Oil

Black Truffle from Byblos Miami Mediterranean Restaurant

MORE THAN A DIET
Daily Exercise
Sharing Meals with Family and Friends
Actively participating in community

HOW THE DIET WORKS
Focuses on whole, minimally processed foods

Daily consumption of fruits, veggies, unprocessed cereals, whole grains, healthy fats-olive oil, avocado’s, almonds

Weekly consumption of fish, legumes (beans & lentils), poultry & eggs (4x per week)

Moderate portions of Low-Fat Dairy (Reduced fat Feta + Yogurt)

Limited intake of red meat & processed foods

HOW LONG DO YOU STICK WITH IT?
6 months or forever. It is inexpensive too.

Sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with ME, Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using LINK Below:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/0

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Spanish Town Hospital Receives Neonatal SpO2 Sensors from Suga Lifestyle Charities and Rotaract Club of New Kingston

President of Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Horace Collins and Gabrielle Burgess, Director of Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. donating Neonate SpO2 Sensors to
CEO of Spanish Town Hospital, Ms. Jacqueline Ellis and Dr. Tracia James Powell, Consultant in charge of the Special Care Nursery on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Throwback Thursday (#tbt) to Suga Lifestyle Charities and Rotaract Club of New Kingston donating Neonatal SpO2 Sensors to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine that turned 70 last year June.

The Sensors were handed over by Gabrielle Burgess, Director of Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. and President of Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Horace Collins on Tuesday, April 18th to CEO, Ms. Jacqueline Ellis and Dr. Tracia James Powell, Consultant in charge of the Special Care Nursery.

The Nellcor Oximax Neonatal SpO2 Sensors donated, have high accuracy in the clinical evaluation of blood oxygen levels in Neonates.

Dr. Powell stated that disposable Sensors and Circuits that connect to the various machines used in the Nursery are always needed. They were very appreciative to receive them and also stated that Neonatal Care is expensive.

This Project was executed as a result of Part Proceeds from Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection, since Suga Lifestyle Charities focuses on advancing Health Care and Education. Our Children are Our Future and we are forever grateful for your support at our events.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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How to Survive and Stay Healthy During Carnival Weekend!

Instagram pic: @carnivalinjamaica

1. HYDRATE
Long hours in the sun + drinking alcohol will dehydrate you. Skip the sugary, sports drinks and drink a lot of water/try chasing or alternating alcoholic beverages with coconut water. You can add pedialite to your water too!

2. USE SUNSCREEN, WEAR SUNGLASSES &/ VISORS/HATS
Protect your skin with SPF 30 (light skinned), 50 or higher (melanin poppin’).
Don’t forget to reapply regularly.
The sun can damage your eyes too, so protect them

3. DON’T FORGET HAND SANITIZERS/WIPES
Even before Covid…Port-a-potties are gross, buying from vendors who may not sanitize is gross… Please still have your sanitizers handy to keep your hands as clean & as germ-free as possible.

4. EAT HEALTHY WHEN YOU CAN
Late nights and long days make it easy to resort to fast food/junk food
Stock up on protein-filled snacks like low-fat & low-sugar protein bars and nuts.
Make your Turkey/Tuna sandwiches, pre-cook/slow cook dinner, so it’s ready when you get home.

5. SLEEP
Prevent a breakdown on your immune system to avoid getting run down and sick

***BONUS TIP***
STRETCH !
Stretch and hydrate before the road march to avoid cramping and dead legs. You did not prep for this day to ride out Carnival in an ambulance or on the truck.
See You on the Road!
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Happy Healthy and Holy Easter! Thanks Kushites Vegetable Cuisine!

Enjoying my guilt-free Vegan Easter Bun with low fat Cheese Wedges. Great pairing!
My Vegan Easter Bun from Kushutes Vegetable Cuisine (Ig: @kushitesvegetablecuisine) was customized with raisins only, almond milk and olive oil along with their natural spices, spelt flour, cane juice and other natural, wholesome ingredients.

Have a great long Holiday Weekend!

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Catch Up Here For Your Get Fit Tips with Gabby Aired on Mello this Morning!

START THE DAY RIGHT
You may not be in control of lunch or dinner, but control what you eat when you wake up!
Make it rich with Protein, Fibre and Energy.
Try a giant Green Smoothie, fruit-based Protein Shake, a Spinach Omelette or hard boiled Eggs!

STOCK UP ON HEALTHY SNACKS
The Supermarkets and Pharmacies near you may be closed.
Stock up with Fruits and Veggies. Have Fruits as a snack or make a fresh Salad.

PLAN EXERCISE WITH A LOVED ONE
Go for a Power Walk or Jog.
If it’s a group of you, play a little scrimmage, go for a swim, try morning Yoga, whatever the vibe !

DRINK A LOT OF WATER. FLAVOUR IT!
Add Cucumber and Lemon slices in your glass of water for a clean, refreshing taste. Have before each meal so that feel fuller for longer.

DON’T DEPRIVE YOURSELF, BUT SET LIMITS
Have Dark Chocolate instead of white or milk. Take note and follow serving suggestions.
Have 1-2 glasses of alcohol, preferably Wine.
Peep Monster? Love yuh Bun & Cheese? Have after you’ve filled up on veggies & protein and eat slowly! Savour each bite.

***BONUS TIP***

GET REST! SLEEP!

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Missed Me On Mello? Get Your Fit Tips Here!

You should know or get to know your body and patterns, how you feel when you eat certain foods.

? HEADACHES
Possibly due to high Sodium and Dairy

?ACNE
Bad carbs and NOT Grease, trigger Acne, such as carb-heavy fast foods like french fries, potato chips, hamburger buns, which may lead to acne breakouts

?HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Usually a result of consuming foods with a lot of trans fat, that is, deeply fried foods.

?HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Due to fast foods high in sodium
Watch out for canned foods too!
No need to add salt when seasoning! The mixed seasonings usually already contain salt. Read the labels.

?DEPRESSION
Processed foods and fast foods may increase your risk for depression.
           

***BONUS TIP***
?BLOOD SUGAR SPIKE
Due to empty carbs like fast foods (main culprit!), white bread, plain pastas etc.

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Don’t Just Show Up, Stand Out! Missed Suga on Ja Stock Exchange CBX CENTV?!

What was the other tip given to small entrepreneurs out there?

Last Wednesday, Neilson Rose and I spoke all things Business with the current climate in Jamaica and all things Suga Lifestyle: Promoting local MSMEs at our Pop-Ups, including our own GW Art and the other brand under the Business, Fit Happens With Gabby!

Missed it? Check out the full interview aired on Jamaica Stock Exchange CBX CENTV here!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MRIbKMU11hA&feature=share

Have a productive week! Show up and Stand out!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Remember Suga will be on Lady D from Florida Today at 1PM Ja time!

So thats 1PM JA Time/2PM EDT (Daylight saving time) on CAC Radio and TV: WOKB 1680AM and 100.7FM, streamed live to Facebook and Zoom.

Here is the Zoom Link Suga Fam!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83502441560?pwd=MXBFVXJtVXUvUmJ5ZXZvMFVpbGpXQT09

Diana Blake-Taylor, familiarly known to the Central Florida Community as Lady D, has invited me to be a guest on her Global Diaspora Show during Women’s History Month!

After leaving Jamaica in the late 60s, Lady D has worked through her business ventures, humanitarian efforts and her radio programmes to bring the Caribbean expatriates in Central Florida together for 41 years!

Because of Lady D, many Caribbean Businesses are now easily found in Central Florida and she has been recognized by the Florida House of Representatives for her significant contributions.

By Stephanie Korney

Kudos for spreading our Caribbean Culture Lady D! I’m honoured to be asked to be on your show. See you later at 2PM Florida Time/1PM JA Time!

Have a great Weekend!

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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