Post by rachael on Apr 17, 2014 14:58:17 GMT
I agree with Dee about starving the sugar beast, but it’s also about finding healthier alternatives, and portion control. What you serve, is what you will eat, so help yourself out by beginning to reduce portions. Coming back to mindfulness here, create a plate for yourself- make a beautiful presentation, and eat without distraction. With most of the foods we crave, whether they are sweet or slaty, we tend to grab the bag, box,carton etc. and continue to munch until we are overfull. Mindless eating.
Natural sugars found in fruits and root vegetables, are digestive aids. This is why we crave something sweet after a heavier meal, the sugar helps to boost the metabolism and get the digestive juices going. Always room for pie on Thanksgiving right? So by incorporating natural sugars in to your meals, you can help to manage the after dinner craving.
There is also the emotional component that comes with sugar cravings, they make us happy! Boost that negativ energy and turn it around. When I was living in New York, there was a 2 week period where I would HAVE to have at least one chocolate chip cookie on my break from work. I just had to! It took me these 2 weeks to realize I was extremely homesick and was having cookies as a comfort, because I missed my family. Much like abusing alcohol, refined sugar (which breaks down the same way in the body) is used to numb unwanted feelings. So it is also helpful to check in with your emotions about how you’re feeling before you give in to the cravings. Call a friend or work out to get the endorphins going. Check in again after and see if your still craving.
This is not to say you can never ever have sweets again. Personally, one of my biggest pleasures is indulging in an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. I have just learned over time that it is better to get the small instead of the large, and to share the experience with a good pal.
Hopes this gives some insight, please feel free to e-mail me directly about your personal craving struggles, and we can break them down together.
XOX
Natural sugars found in fruits and root vegetables, are digestive aids. This is why we crave something sweet after a heavier meal, the sugar helps to boost the metabolism and get the digestive juices going. Always room for pie on Thanksgiving right? So by incorporating natural sugars in to your meals, you can help to manage the after dinner craving.
There is also the emotional component that comes with sugar cravings, they make us happy! Boost that negativ energy and turn it around. When I was living in New York, there was a 2 week period where I would HAVE to have at least one chocolate chip cookie on my break from work. I just had to! It took me these 2 weeks to realize I was extremely homesick and was having cookies as a comfort, because I missed my family. Much like abusing alcohol, refined sugar (which breaks down the same way in the body) is used to numb unwanted feelings. So it is also helpful to check in with your emotions about how you’re feeling before you give in to the cravings. Call a friend or work out to get the endorphins going. Check in again after and see if your still craving.
This is not to say you can never ever have sweets again. Personally, one of my biggest pleasures is indulging in an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. I have just learned over time that it is better to get the small instead of the large, and to share the experience with a good pal.
Hopes this gives some insight, please feel free to e-mail me directly about your personal craving struggles, and we can break them down together.
XOX
