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why we crave sugar

I love this lady and her wisdom.I thought this might be helpful and would love to discuss it on here

For many years I have used sugar and processed foods to numb /push down feelings and this year I am going to heal it and be learn and practice being in a space where I can safely allow the emotions and feelings to surface

“I honour my feelings and thoughts “
“ I feed my body foods and drinks that are nutritious for mind, body and spirit”
“I am healing”
“Just for today I will eat all healthy food”

the last affirmation may seem strange but I try to live by the reiki principles which start “just for today” and if I start to think about giving up and living sugar/junk free it feels a bit like an addict ,I can’t imagine it when I do start healthy eating I will take it one day at a time

There may come a time when I can choose to eat one cookie and not then start eating them to excess but I think at first my body and mind need to be flooded with health giving food and drinks

PLEASE join in with your thoughts, experiences I would love this to develop into a support thread

love ,hugs and peace
flowergirl

I just watched the video “Why we crave sugar” and being insulin resistant, is almost certainly going to occur if you eat foods rich in sugar for a period of years. That is what has happened to me. I am a diabetic. Every day I fight a battle within myself to eat foods rich in sugar. I crave them. This video offers several ways in which you can reduce your cravings by doing some simple routines each day to nourish your need for sweetness.

I encourage you to watch the video and try her suggestions to reduce your cravings for sugar. Then report back your feelings and progress or lack there of after 5 days, 10 days, 15 days, and 20 days. I have heard it takes 20 days to set a new habit.

A habit or addiction to self care cannot be all that bad? What do you think?

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Powerful thread!

Thank you for words of encouragement and the awesome affirmations!

I agree, overwhelmingly, that culturally, we are in terrific need of a health revolution.

Its a no brainer that our dietary habits and beliefs are a gateway… And, what is our choice? Are we going to take responsibility for our lifestyles?? Are we going to take our health, and make it a priority? And, what is our message to ourself, and to our families?

Are we empowering ourself? Are we willing to usher in change??

This is such a valuable thread, valuable to me, now.

Last night, I am pleased to report, that I cooked very lean chicken breasts, and made incredible chicken pot pie! I used those Puff Pastry Shells, by Pepperidge Farms, and it was magnificent. Then, had fresh salad, very modest amount of food!

Very tasteful!