Catherine Gordon Training: Freeing the Creative Body
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How does Tirzepatide Work to Cause Weight Loss?
Here is another answer to one of “Catherine’s Questions,” for Chap GPT by Open AI. My exact question was: In 500 words for a high school educated reader explain how tirzepatide causes weight loss Take it away Chat GPT! ChatGPT: Tirzepatide is a novel medication that has gained attention for its potential to promote weight…
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How does inflammation affect motivation?
Inflammation can have a significant impact on various aspects of brain function, including motivation and executive function. When the body experiences inflammation, whether as a result of an injury, infection, or chronic condition, it releases pro-inflammatory molecules, such as cytokines, into the bloodstream. These molecules can cross the blood-brain barrier and affect the central nervous…
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Reward Deficiency Syndrome
Understanding the genetic source of RDS can help us find ways to manage it, and have compassion for the people who experience it. Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) is a term used to describe a theoretical concept in which individuals possess genetic variations that make them more susceptible to addictive behaviors and seeking out rewards. One…
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Big Benefits of Weight Lifting
Plus: The Five By Five! Back in 2008, I finally figured out how to reach and maintain a healthy weight and body composition. The key to unlocking my personal recovery from obesity was weight lifting. Here are five of the biggest benefits of resistance training: Recently, I learned about a study that showed only seven…
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More on the Science of Insulin Sensitivity
In 2008, I made two lifestyle changes that improved my insulin sensitivity. First, I replaced my long cardio sessions with resistance training and intervals, then I eliminated sugar, grains, and vegetable oils from my diet. These changes in exercise and nutrition normalized my blood sugar, insulin levels, and dopamine sensitivity which caused a positive cycle…
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One Page Eating Out Guide
The Sugar Freedom One Page Eating Out Guide https://www.buymeacoffee.com/catherinegordon The purpose of this guide is to help you navigate the real world. It can feel like a minefield out there, and allowing yourself to get too hungry can be a recipe for falling prey to the sugary, starchy, salty, processed foods that generate so much revenue…
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My Cruise Ship Showgirl Diet
When I was hired as a singer/dancer on Holland America Line, I had to fit into some small costumes. Here’s what I did to stay in shape around all that food! Back in 1996, I had to replace atiny singer dancer on Holland, America’s Statendam. In order to get the job and keep the job,…
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Sugar Free Transformation
Losing weight can be wonderful, but keeping it off is the ultimate goal. In order to keep weight off, you do have to make a “lifestyle change.” I used to roll my eyes at that phrase. It sounded as appealing as, Tax Audit, or Root Canal. The phrase Lifestyle Change can conjure up images of…
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Train For Joy 2023
As we begin 2023, I find my self thinking about the growing number of people who are struggling with their weight, and I ask myself these questions: Why do people choose to eat foods that don’t make them feel well? Why do people want workouts that burn calories instead of training programs that build ability…
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Benefits of Insulin Sensitivity
In 2008, I quit eating added sugar and doing traditional cardio exercise. this change led to the insulin sensitivity that is the key to my permanent recovery from obesity. Catherine Gordon Training is quite simply a way to eat and train for insulin sensitivity. Insulin sensitivity refers to the body’s ability to respond to and…
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