Last week we talked about how bad sugar is for you. This non-food robs your body of vital nutrients, disrupts your hormonal system, and increases your weight loss struggles.
Point made. SUGAR IS REALLY BAD. But I know what you’re saying right now. Amber, I have the fiercest cravings how am I ever going to resist this poison. Well, it’s detox time baby! You will have to make a dedicated effort to stay clear from the white refined poison, I mean sugar to get it out of your diet.
So here are my top 7 tips for getting sugar free:
Get the refined sugar out of your house. Easier said than done, because so many of our foods have added sugar. Look our for tomato sauces, ketchup, cereals, salad dressings, peanut butter, whole grain breads, and so many more. Yes you need to read ingredients, but don’t worry there area plenty of brands out there that do not add sugar to their products.
Eat Protein with every meal. Protein will help keep your blood sugar regulated. Carbohydrates are usually the culprits to disrupt your blood sugar, which often leads to sugar cravings.
Eat right for your metabolic type. We’re all different and our bodies metabolize food differently. Eat the wrong mix of carbohydrates, fat, and protein and your body will be out of balance and craving sugar. Knowing your metabolic type will help you eliminate sugar cravings.
Eliminate artificial sweetners. Yes, those zero calorie fake sweetners are not only bad news for your body, but also for sugar cravings. This is just a temporary crutch for that sweet fix you need and you never get used to enjoying the natural sweetness whole foods have to offer. Artificial sweetners just add to the vicous cycle of a sugar addiction.
Get enough sleep. When we are tired and low on energy, we want a quick zap of energy. So where do we go? Sugar. We want that quick buzz to help us through the day. Be rested, take breaks and take care of yourself and you won’t have to rely on sugar to do it. Even a 10 minute break, with no distractions and closing your eyes will help. Even if you feel you can’t stop, do it. You’ll end up being more productive and avoid the vending machine.
Stress: You know you had that day. You’re super stressed, way busy, and the only thing that will make you better is CHOCOLATE! But we all know after we indulge, it only leads to a straight up sugar binge and we feel like garbage. So when that urge comes, that really means take a break. Take a walk, sit at your desk and close your eyes, take a nap, hide out in the bathroom, do whatever you need to escape for a few minutes calm down and address the real needs of your body.
Believe You Can: If you really want to make this change then you have to believe you can. Stay positive, and remind yourself that you are giving up sugar because you only deserve the best high quality food and not garbage. Understand that you may have a slip up. But instead of bashing yourself, be kind to yourself and just get back on track. Because soon enough you will be sugar free and enjoy the health that comes alon with it.
