At the
end of February I made a commitment to give up cut back on the amount of
Coca-Cola I have been drinking. Not goanna lie the first two weeks were not
easy…I was suffering from sugar withdrawal and had a slight headache for the
first week. Needless to say it was not easy cutting back on such a refreshing
drink that I would sometimes use as coffee in the morning (no shame) everyone
needs a little pep in their step.
I may
have suffered from a little withdrawal, but I have managed to cut down to one
or two cokes a week…it was not easy, but I can tell such a difference.
Unfortunately I have started to substitute other sweets since I have given up
coke, and I am now working on cutting back on sweets…
Here are
a few tips to curb your sweet tooth that will hopefully lead to a healthier way
of living!
Eat Breakfast: I am so guilty of skipping
breakfast sometimes; it is always so tempting to sleeping in a few extra
minutes and take an extra long shower.
When you eat breakfast you prevent a drop in blood sugar, which in turn
prevents you from craving sugar later in the day.
Fruit Is Your Friend: Berries, bananas, and other
fruits contain natural sugar along with antioxidants and fiber.
Give In A Little: This is definitely a tip I can
get behind. Eat a small amount of what you’re craving such as a small cookie or
a fun-size piece of candy. The key to this tip is to stick to a 150 calories or
less.
Eat Regularly: Eating regular is another tip
I do not follow well – I have been known to regularly skip lunch. You are more
prone to reach for something sugary/fatty when you wait too long to eat. Eating
every 5 hours helps keep your blood sugar stable and helps you to make better
eating choices.
Drink Chocolate Milk: chocolate milk has a hint of
sweetness while at the same time provides a couple health benefits and is a
great recovery drink to have after working out
Healthy Sweets: If you must fully give in to
the sweet tooth choose a healthier sweet such as dark chocolate, sorbet,
nutella, or cereal and milk
My daughter and I are trying to give up sugar and processed stuff but its soo hard!!
ReplyDeleteI will give her your tips to help! xo Karolyn
Giving up sugar is definitely a challenge!
DeleteFruit is a great GREAT friend! LOL
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Dakota D.
http://fannypacksandvisors.com
It really does do the trick to cure a sweet tooth!
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