Everyone has a sweet tooth, right? But how much are those seemingly harmless sugary indulgences having on our long-term health? Today's episode is all about sugar! Amy brings some shocking statistics to the table about just how much hidden and added sugar is in our food, as well as how much sugar the average American consumes, and how much less we should actually be having. We give some great suggestions for ways to manage and work with your diet to help you make informed decisions about what you're putting into your body, and Tray shares what helps him make a shift when he's trying to implement a lifestyle change. We also play a fascinating new game with some scary results: How Many Packets of Sugar Are In It? Tune in if you want to hear more about this subtle addiction, as well as some fantastic strategies that will help you prioritize your health and get the correct fuel your body deserves. Press play and join in the conversation!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A recap of the last episode and Tray's Pulse test results. 
• Defining addiction and oxytocin, and realizing how addictive sugar is. 
• Discussing some severe long- and short-term health risks resulting from overindulgence.
• Some scary statistics about how much sugar the average American consumes. 
• Tray lists his favorite sugary treats.
• We play a shocking new game: How Many Packets of Sugar Are In This?
• Questioning how different activity levels relate to how much sugar you can have.
• Talking about the dangers of adding sugar to a diet already filled with hidden sugar. 
• How to read labels and understand the various names.
• Amy explains the concept of crowding out.
• Tray explains what works for him when he's trying to break/create a habit.
• We talk about a great app to support you with lifestyle changes.
• Adjusting your diet with the app and working with the calories your body needs. 
• We give some suggestions available that help you work on your diet. 

Tweetables:

“Sugar and cocaine act the same way in the brain.” — @amy_cassels [0:04:40]

“You find your dance, your rhythm.” — Tray Cassels [0:26:43]

“[There are] many different ways you can work on your diet. You can play around with it, you can hire someone, you can look online, look for meal plans.” — @amy_cassels [0:28:10]

“It's important that the start of your day isn't pure sugar. If you start your day with pure sugar, you're going to have your blood sugar drop, and then it's just a mess.” — @amy_cassels [0:29:55]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

My Fitness Pal

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

Mentioned in this episode:

NingxiaRed

Sparkle Dust