So you’ve just started on your healthy eating plan,feeling good,

done your  workouts and then you get that familiar craving for

something “off plan”.

What sets you off?
Maybe it’s that day to day stress, a perceived lack of that valuable

commodity, time, too much multi tasking, poor sleeping habits or

boredom and it is easy to slip into that pattern of poor food choices,

lack of exercise and motivation to change.

The very things that we turn to when the going gets tough,

comfort foods, coffee, alcohol etc are the very things  that disrupt our

hormones, deplete our bodies of valuable vitamins and minerals and

pack on the pounds.

I know that for most people , it’s the same types of foods that cause

you to keep wanting more, I’ve yet to meet someone who can’t get

enough broccoli or say, chicken.

Yep, it’s the foods containing the dreaded SUGAR. 

Now sugar is a massively addictive substance. It helps the brain to

release a chemical called Serotonin which temporarily makes you

feel good (this is why we often turn to the biscuits/cakes/icecream/

alcohol when we are feeling down). The bad news is that your

serotonin “high” will be short lived, you’ll need your sugar fix again,

eat more and store more body fat  ……….and so it goes on.

My 5 Top Tips for ditching those crafty cravings.

1# Get moving.  Exercise gives you a natural serotonin hit so take a walk/run/swim/cycle, whatever you enjoy that makes you feel good.

2# Eat your protein.  Ensure you eat protein at all of your meals,

especially breakfast. Protein keeps you full and stops those

roller coaster blood sugar levels that get you craving a sugar fix.

3#  Ditch the fake/diet sugars.  these mess with your body chemistry

and the more SWEET you eat, the more sweet you will crave.

4# Drink water.  Sometimes we mistake being slightly dehydrated

as a hunger signal.  Have a large glass of water and get into the

habit of taking regular sips throughout the day.

5# Check you caffeine intake.  Too much caffeine can lower your

bodies serotonin levels over a period of time.  Substitute with herbal

teas or water if you find yourself  frequently reaching for a cuppa.

At the end of the day sugar is as addictive as any drug.  Think of it as

a drug and just say no…Once you break the habit and your body gets

used to different foods you will soon find that your taste-buds have

changed & actually that double choc chip muffin is just too  sweet!

If you are struggling with finding the motivation to get started

My Simple Slimming Solution Programme
will help you to refocus and lose weight whilst eating tasty,

nutritious food.  If you would like to work 1-2-1 with me or in

a small group, contact me for details 🙂

Have an active, healthy weekend

Marie