In this episode, you will learn about the effects of sugar. We are looking at what kind of effect does it have on the body, mind, energy, we will touch on cravings, and look at some simple and sustainable ways to shift that naturally.

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Sugar Introduction

My intention with this post is kinda a big one - especially given the time frame we must adhere to.  I want to permanently reframe how you think about sugar, notice I said think - and not how you use it. Most of us have a very complex and difficult relationship with sugar and that is completely normal.

I want you to feel completely different, and I think you will when you understand how food affects your body. I have had so many people come up to me and say that now that they “know” how food can play a part in the way they feel every day, it's impossible to “unknow” it. What you eat changes things. And it's less about eating X is right and eating Y is wrong, but more about, eating X leads you in one direction and eating Y leads you in another. They are both decisions and both lead to consequences. f you decide not to make any changes, your life will go in one direction, and if you decide to make changes for better health and to get off the sugar roller-coaster, your life could be completely different, because we CAN have more energy, less pain, more mental clarity, and overall more happiness!

When I reframed my relationship with food I was able to reduce the inflammation in my own body and reduce my weight by nearly 100 lbs. The number on the scale is not important,  I love to help other people find the same kind of balance, wherever that leads them by tuning into their body’s innate biological wisdom to reduce inflammation through nutrition.

My method is about getting a handle on what you eat and drink, not through willpower or discipline but by tuning into your body and understanding what causes those crazy, uncontrollable cravings and knowing that you can reduce them naturally over time.

My method is not about deprivation. It’s about freedom – the freedom to eat foods you love and have sweetness in your life without the side effects or the guilt. It’s not what you eat some of the time; it’s what you eat most of the time that makes a difference. Ex. Helping a child with melting ice cream cone now and then won't make a big difference. It’s not about being perfect.

We crave sugary snacks for lots of reasons…some common ones are to give you energy, to satisfy a sweet tooth, it could be an emotional void it could be hormonal or biochemical change or even just a habit. And the effects of giving into that craving (and restricting that craving) – double-edged sword right? Are that you may not be at your set point in your weight, you may have poor sleep, or other health concerns like dull skin, headaches, or feeling stressed

Our complex relationship with sugar could span a ½ day or even full day workshop since there is so much information on sugar.  But for this episode/blog post we will focus on just a few things

   Sugar 101 overview

   Practical tips/sustainable swaps to reduce your sugar dependence

As usual, but important to point out, today’s info is all backed by solid research.

Sugar 101

When we break it down in the simplest form, a sugar craving is the body asking for energy. When we give in to that craving - again this is not negative or positive, it just is. But when we give in to that craving, the sugar enters the bloodstream quite rapidly an...