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Sugar cravings are a big problem.
Whether or not you agree that you can be addicted to sugar, most of us are on the sugar roller coaster and don’t know how to get off.
We crave sugar when we’re stressed. We crave sugar when we’re happy. We crave sugar when we’re bored or sad or lonely.
We use sugar to celebrate and we use sugar to soothe.
But how did we get here? Is there something wrong with you if you frequently crave sugar?
Not even a little bit.
You got here through habits formed in childhood and picked up from our parents. (It’s alright, we all got them.)
You got here through insane marketing budgets and manipulative advertising pushing sugar in your face everywhere you go.
You got here by making choices that over years and years have thrown your hormones out of balance and knocked your blood sugar chronically out of whack, leading to weight gain, lack of energy, low libido, and even chronic health issues.
So how do you get off the ride?
First, I want you to acknowledge when you crave sugar, and identify what you were feeling and thinking. Were you sad? Tired? Celebrating something? Bored? What caused that emotion? Write it down!
Now we're going to swap a few things.
What was your last meal like before you had a sugar craving? I’d bet it was pretty carby.
Add more protein and fiber to your meal to keep yourself full longer.
What is your go-to sweet when you’re sad/happy/bored?
Instead of a cookie or pastry, try satisfying your craving with a piece of organic fruit or even flavored sparkling water.
Have mid-day cravings for pastries or a donut?
Try having a long drink of water (add salt + lemon for a little extra). You may actually be thirsty, not hungry.
Are you tired and battling brain fog when your craving hits?
Go outside and take a 15-20 minute walk instead, and let the craving pass. Bring your water bottle!
Are you crashing and feeling hangry?
Mix a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) in a glass of water. ACV helps balance blood sugar and blunt cravings. Better yet, sip ACV and water before your meal to help keep blood sugar balanced after you eat.
Crave sweets before bedtime?
Go brush your teeth right after dinner! The routine of teeth brushing tells your brain it’s time for bed, and the minty flavor tends to kill a taste for sweets.
Give yourself a little time and a lot of grace. It took you years to get into this situation, it’s going to take a bit to get yourself out.
Eventually, these new tricks and swaps become habits. Your blood sugar and hormones stay even, and you stop craving sweets as much.
Pretty awesome how that works, right?
Y’all, this is what my 6-month 1:1 program is all about.
Working together to create positive habits that put your blood sugar and hormones back in balance.
So you can ditch those sugar cravings.
So you can have more energy.
So you can enjoy more time with your partner and kids.
So you can come off those medications.
If you’re ready to go, I’ve got spots open in my 1 on 1 program.
Let’s go!
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