February…the month of love! ❤️

Wishing you not just one day, but an entire month filled with love, connection and a couple of dark chocolates!

Remember the good ole’ days of making handmade Valentine cards out of paper doilies? Is it just me, or does it seem like certain holidays have turned sweet gestures into sugary binges?

Are we all sugar addicts?

Well, maybe! 🫢

Not to rain on your Valentine’s Day plans, but here are 5 clues you might be hooked on sugar:

You have wicked food cravings, even when you feel full.
Your energy crashes in the afternoon, prompting you to reach for sugar or caffeine.
You choose sugary foods despite their negative effects on your health, weight, skin, sleep and mental clarity.
You seek comfort in sweets to cope with stress or emotions.
You binge on sugary treats, often in secret.

No judgment.

Been there myself. But I got curious, sorted out my sugar addiction, and you can too.

Is sugar really addictive?

You bet! Eating sugar triggers a flood of feel-good chemicals in your brain. That rush feels great, but when it fades, you crave more. It’s a slippery slope, one that can lead to not only the obvious things such as weight gain and tooth decay, but mood and energy swings, poor sleep and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

3 Ways to Break Up with Sugar:

Cut out foods that have unnecessary added sugar–hidden in things you might think are healthy, like almond milk, yogurt and peanut butter. Read your labels and choose brands without.
Create a nourishment menu of 10 sugar-free ways to experience sweetness. For example, a cup of peppermint tea, a bubble bath, a call with a good friend…
Get real about your life. Are you truly fulfilled? Or are you using sweets to give yourself a pleasure hit?

If sugar’s got a hold on you, I’m here to help! Book a 20-minute call with me.