Tips To Conquer SUGAR Cravings!

We have all been down the road of craving sugar at some point or other and a lot of us struggle with this before our period too!

So even though you are not alone, and the sugar cravings can also be related to an even deeper hormonal imbalance, but here are a few tips for you to start with to help....

Make sure you’re eating enough calories per day.

If you’re trying to losing weight, then you might have reduced your calorie intake (intentionally or unintentionally).

But if you cut your calories too much, this can cause a cortisol spike or even your metabolism to push back against you and your body could react by craving sugary energy-rich foods!

• Drink more water.

I am sure you have heard me say this before but I cannot stress enough how staying

hydrated is really important!

Being dehydrated can often result in food cravings - our bodies might be thirsty, but our brains think we’re hungry...so we crave sugar!

• Add more fats to your diet.

Healthy fats are important for your body’s overall health - plus, they’ll help you feel fuller for longer. And it’s often hunger pangs which have us reaching for the sugary treats.

• Change your habits.

If you’re used to breaking up your day with sweet treats, you might just be craving sugar out of habit.

This is really common!

The chocolate bars you want to buy at work. The slice of cake you’d like to eat with your coffee. The sugary pastries you crave for weekend breakfasts.

Next time you find yourself craving sugar, think about what you're doing, what time of

day it is, whether you're stressed etc. Yes some of us emotionally crave certain foods when emotionally stressed.

After you identify what triggers you, you can start to build new habits to help “fill the gap."

Everyone’s situation is different, but if you do a little experimenting you’ll soon find healthy habits you can incorporate into your life instead of eating sugar.

• Be mindful on the weekend.

Try and stick to a regular sleep schedule on the weekends and also eat a healthy diet to

fuel your body. WHY? because overindulging in food and alcohol on the weekends can cause you to feel sluggish and crave more sugary foods. The occasional weekend bender is normal but we don't want to have these habits every weekend

• Get enough sleep.

Another one you have heard me mention before but YES believe it or not, lack of sleep can disrupt hunger-regulating hormones, leading to increased sugar cravings.

Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to support overall health and help manage cravings.