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How I Crushed Food Cravings and Took Back My Health
Facing My Rock Bottom I walked into the conference room. As I sat down, the chair splintered beneath me. You’d think that would have been my rock bottom moment, but even that wasn’t enough to motivate me to make a change. The cravings were just too powerful. Confronting My Mortality It wasn’t until I was…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Food Cravings: What’s Driving Your Hankerings?
We’ve all experienced intense cravings for certain foods from time to time. While the objects of our desires may seem random, there are actually specific physiological mechanisms behind food cravings. Understanding what’s going on in your brain and body can help you better manage unhealthy cravings. Here are some of the main physiological causes of…
Read MoreMy Losing Battle With Sugar and Journey to Redemption
I’ve always had an insatiable sweet tooth. Birthday cakes as a child, late night ice cream binges while studying, daily candy fixes to get through stressful and long work days – sugary foods have been my crutch for as long as I can remember. I justified it as harmless…until the pre diabetes diagnosis came seemingly…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle: 5 Steps to Take Control of Sugar Cravings
Do you feel trapped in an endless loop of sugar cravings hijacking your healthy eating intentions? You’re not alone. Sugar activates powerful reward pathways in the brain that light up similarly to addictive drugs like cocaine and heroin. Over time, consuming excessive sweets can seriously alter hormones, neurotransmitters, and more leading to intense cravings. The…
Read MoreHow Tracking Your Macros Can Transform Your Eating Habits
Get to Know Your Macros We often focus on tracking our calories for weight loss or healthy eating purposes. But paying attention to macronutrients (macros) may be a missing piece to truly mastering your diet and habits. What are macros? Macronutrients are the main nutrients that provide calories – carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Ideal macro…
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