Has eating sugary and high carb foods become out of control?
Did you know that part of the reason it’s so hard to kick the sugar habit is that over time are brains actually become addicted to the natural opioids that are triggered by sugar consumption?
Much like the classic drugs of abuse such as cocaine, alcohol and nicotine, a diet loaded with sugar can generate excessive reward signals in the brain which can override self control and lead to addiction.
The worse thing is YOU may even think you’re eating healthily, but by choosing cereals, low fat options, packaged & tinned food you are still consuming untold amounts of hidden sugar.
This constantly keeps you locked down into craving more & more, piling on the pounds & walking about in a mental sugar fog.
It’s scary stuff.
The trick is to take things one step at a time.
Have a go today and try 24 hours Sugar Free.
I challenge you!!!
Here are the rules for today’s challenge:
The trick is to take things one step at a time.
Have a go today and try 24 hours Sugar Free.
I challenge you!!!
Here are the rules for today’s challenge:
- No sweets, cakes, pastries or obvious sugars!
- No PROCESSED FOOD – no packets, crisps,
jars or ready meals! - NO ALCOHOL! No fizzy drinks …just water,
fruit teas, redbush tea, hot water & lemon or lime.
Ideally no coffee! - No fruit, dried fruit or cereal bars OR CEREAL!
All high in sugar.- Breakfast can be eggs, or porridge, natural full fat yoghurt
- (CHECK NO FLAVOURS OR ADDED SUGARS)
- NO BREAD, POTATOES, PASTA or WHITE HIGH SUGAR CARBS!
Try to EAT the following:
Substantial protein rich meals:
- 3 x a day – they will fill you up & take the edge off the cravings!
- Eggs for breakfast will fill you up till lunchtime.
- Loads of veg – LOADS!
- A variety of colours for essential vitamins & nutrients.
- Lots of fibre and goodness
- Big portion of chicken, fish or other proteins with each meal.
- Eat until you are satisfied … no need to count calories.
- Remember your good fats – use coconut oil to cook with.
- Butternut squash is fantastic for potato substitute – can be mashed, roasted or chipped!
- If eating starchy carbs, go for the brown, wild or basmati rice, or sweet potato.
EASY? Maybe not?
But start with 1 day and see where it leads, maybe you can stretch it to two or three, who knows!
Don’t be shy, let me know how you get on with it – mark@nltraining.co.uk or on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/NewLifeTraining
There will be a new blog on here every 3 or 4 days with updates on a SUGAR FREE October.
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