If you think going off sugar is a good idea, you’re definitely on the track towards vital and vibrant health. Removing it from your diet is a smart way to lose weight, increase your energy levels, lower inflammation and improve your mood, but only if done wisely.
So often people get rid of sugar without really knowing what to do. Here are my top tips for making sure you get the results you’re after when you eliminate it.
What Not to Do
- Don’t get rid of sugar and fat at the same time
Maybe you think you’ll kill two birds with one stone and cut fat at the same time as sugar. First of all, fat doesn’t make you fat, sugar does. Even if you eat 4 tablespoons of coconut oil in one sitting, you’ll STILL lose weight if you cut sugar. Fat is essential for stabilizing blood sugar levels, making hormones, and curbing your sugar cravings, so make sure you get plenty of healthy fat at every meal.
- Don’t drink or eat “diet” anything
Aspartame is NOT healthy and will make it so much harder for you to lose weight. It actually can promote weight gain, may increase your risk of Diabetes Type II, and can interfere with the enjoyment of other healthy foods, due to its oversweet taste. Practically everything labeled diet or sugar-free has aspartame so stay away from anything with these labels.
- Don’t load up on natural sugar like dried fruit and bananas
Some natural sugar is okay is there’s enough fiber to counter the insulin spike. Bananas and dried fruits like dates are notoriously high in sugar and will make it all the more difficult to eliminate cravings.
- Don’t continue to eat bread and refined carbohydrates
Bread and refined carbohydrates like pasta, potatoes, and white rice, don’t look like they contain sugar, but these foods break down into sugar once digested. If you keep eating them, you may keep craving sugar, and you’ll wonder what you’re doing wrong.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself if you mess up
Everyone slips up now and again. Be gentle with yourself if you make a mistake or have a weak moment and vow to keep trying. Don’t let one slip-up start you on an outright binge. The best thing to do if you slip is to get right back in the saddle again – no beating yourself up over it!
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To your wellness,
Patti
