Overcoming Sugar Addiction

Hey, I just put on post on our studio site, and I thought I would just paste it over here too! Here it is! :) Better than no post!

Last week I felt a strong desire to eat something, when I knew I was not actually hungry. I took a moment and tuned into my body. I felt a physical craving in my veins, like a mild internal shaking, and identified my desire to eat as an actual, physical sugar craving. Defining my desire to eat as a sugar craving, gave me a tangible ah-ha moment and a determination to not feed this literal addiction my body has developed.

There have been years in my life that I have spent only putting the best, most whole and wholesome foods into my body. During these times I was not the least bit tempted by unhealthy foods. I mention this to say that I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Sugar is a drug and like any drug there are withdrawal symptoms when you quit. You must make a mental commitment and a plan for when a craving hits. Here are some side effects of this drug that may help deter you when your body says . . . SUGAR!

SUGAR:
-weakens the immune system
-creates extra work for the pancreas
-leaches calcium from the bones (leading to osteoporosis)
-robs the body of B vitamins (essential for your nervous system)
-creates an unhealthy pH which creates an environment for disease to thrive
-creates cravings that lead to higher intake of carbs and calories
-creates general moodiness

Ridding your body of addictions is a beautiful, empowering thing. Make attainable goals, based on your current sugar consumption, to gradually eliminate refined sugar from your diet. If you eat a lot of desserts, cut those out first. Before you reach for food, check in with yourself, see if you are hungry, or if you are responding to a craving. Stock your kitchen with your favorite fruits, maybe some wholesome fruit or carrot juice and drink a lot of water. Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel and the longer you go, the easier it will become. Your body will thank you.

Craziness

Life is officially crazy busy. Right now I have a tiny window of time in between putting out facebook invites to our yoga studio workshops this week and a few piano lessons. In between it all I do my best to play with kids and make the house look like it wasn't just hit by a tornado. Here are a few pictures from our fun studio photo shoot. My wonderful and talented friend Ashley did them for us.

I have to say Justin is being a really amazing husband through all of this. He is so supportive and patient with me as I'm figuring out how to balance my life with this new studio baby. I committed to myself just before we opened to keep my family first. It's easy to see how things could get out of balance but I know the Lord wouldn't have provided this perfect opportunity if I could not keep things straight. I want to thank you guys for your love and support. I'll get more family pictures up soon.