Last week I was asked how do you limit sugar cravings? That is a great question, we all crave sugar some more than others, we all wonder why we crave so much sugar and why we crave it mostly after lunch and later at night.   I have 3 AMAZING tips I wanted to share with you and I am confident they will HELP!

So first off why do we crave sugar, in studies sugar has been just as or more addicting than cocaine to me that sounds crazy but this is why there is so much more obesity in the U.S. than ever before.  SUGAR IS ADDICTING!  There are so many reasons why we crave sugar and we all may have a different reason, for example food allergies, hormonal change (that time of the month ladies), overstressed and just bad habits.

1. Boost Your Serotonin. Serotonin, a.k.a. the “happiness hormone,” can be raised through diet, exercise, and the right sleep schedule.  When you have plenty of serotonin, you are less likely to have cravings for sweets.  I workout first in the morning, it don’t only help my sugar cravings but it also helps my energy levels through the day even being 33 weeks pregnant.

2. Drink Plenty of Water. You may sometimes think that your body is asking for sugar, when in fact it’s dehydrated and really craving water.  Add some lemon and stevia to your water or some fresh fruit like strawberries and blueberries to give it some flavor.  Flavor it UP!

3. Don’t Get Too Hungry.  Eating smaller meals through out the day can help with keeping your sugar levels stable but also can leave you hungry more often feeling like you are EATING all day long.  It gets very annoying, I found while I was following a carb cycling and intermitting fasting plan that when I ate bigger meals instead of small meals I stayed fuller longer and didn’t crave sugar like I used to.  Our bodies are all different so do what works BEST for you.

When someone gives you tips on being healthy, making better choices, and exercising they sound easier said than done I get it.  If you are sick of feeling drained, overweight, and a grumpy mom then make a CHANGE!  No one can for you but I can be the girl in the corner cheering you on!

XOXO Kylee