Anybody get sugar cravings? When emotions are high or low? Or stressed or tired? But going ahead and eating a whole cake or the whole pan of cookies doesn’t help, does it? (Not that I know about that personally, ahem!) I know I used to do that. A lot. And it only caused my energy to crash, my moods to be awful, not to mention my clothes seemed to shrink right before my eyes!
What can we do? First, Stop. Second, breathe. Third, ask yourself if you’re really hungry. If you are —> you can eat something sweet AND healthy like an apple, berries, orange, or 1 square (1 ounce) of dark chocolate (70% or more).
If not hungry —> distract yourself by going for a walk or ride a bike, read a book, play a game, or call a friend.
Do you always answer the phone immediately when someone calls? Probably not. So you don’t have to answer the “refined-sugar-craving” when it comes a-knocking either. You’re strong and disciplined and sweet enough already!
*And if you need some help with those sugar cravings, I’m a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and work with people who want to kick the cravings, have more energy, and fit into their clothes again. I’m running a 21-Day Sugar Detox group program March 8 – 28 so click here for more information. Plus, I’m offering an Early Bird Savings Special if you sign up by March 1. We’d love to have you join us.
