ARE YOU GUILTY OF THIS? (Part 2)

Last week I sent you a message on how to conquer your sugar fixes (Didn’t see it click here – Pretchie, insert link here for the message of last Friday)

 

SUGAR – Do you love your sugar fix? Don’t feel guilty…. Because I DO TOO! Cakes, biscuits… I can’t get enough of them. However….. it’s a big HOWEVER. There are a number of ‘defaults’ that enable you NOT to go too far and end up like an Umper Lumper.

Namely:

HIGHER PURPOSE – Possessing a higher purpose will prevent you from ‘pigging out.’ Saying to yourself: I’m putting all this time, money, and effort into this… why undo my good work by scoffing at the full bar of chocolate, instead of 1 line of the nice stuff.

Seriously, every time you put something in your mouth, ask yourself – IS THIS HELPING ME OR HINDERING ME?

FOUR – This number is important; Can you put your hand on your heart and say to yourself: YES, I TRAIN CONSISTENTLY FOUR TIMES PER WEEK AND I PUSH MYSELF 95% OF THE TIME! If you do, good on you. You can afford to ‘relax’ your eating. But remember….. EVERYTHING IS IN MODERATION!

Now at this stage, whilst reading these words you may be thinking: ‘Ok, that’s not enough for me….. give me the WHY IS THIS HAPPENING & HOW CAN I CONQUERED IT?’

I shared 3 reasons last week why this is happening and how to conquer it. Here are the other 4:

Here we go:

You’re Missing Some Nutrients
Not eating enough nutrient-dense foods can cause mineral deficiencies and lead to sugar cravings. This is specifically true for minerals such as zinc, magnesium, iron, and chromium. I see this most often with magnesium – since it’s required to produce insulin and regulate blood sugar levels.

You’re Always Stressed Out
Chronic stress can increase your sugar cravings in three ways. First, emotional stress often leads to the emotional eating of sugary foods. We’ve all been there. Second, chronic stress depletes your nutrient stores, leading to food cravings. Third, stress negatively impacts the gut microbiome which then fuels the sugar-craving cycle. Protect your non-negotiables for better mental and physical health like time blocking, a morning or evening walk in sun, or a journal.

You’re Using Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners were invented as a low-calorie sugar alternative. But, research suggests you will actually experience the same cravings and even eat more food and total calories upon their consumption. Stay away from aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K, and saccharin. You’re better off having a small amount of real sugar or using natural alternatives like monk fruit or stevia.

You’re Eating Too Much Sugar
Simply put, eating sugar makes you want MORE sugar. It’s a vicious cycle that you need to break. More specifically, when you eat simple carbs (refined flour, biscuits, cakes, etc.), the sugar enters your bloodstream quickly, leading to a spike and crash of your blood sugar. This will cause your body to crave sugar in order to quickly raise it again (cue the sugar cravings). To prevent this, pair your carbs/sugar with fiber, protein, and fat. For example, instead of eating plain toast, add avocado and a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Instead of eating a plain apple or banana, pair them with a tbsp of nut butter. Instead of eating plain crackers or pretzels, pair them with some guacamole.

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In the meantime, Keep pumpin’ (4 sessions per week)

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