From: Nancy Desjardins
As with any bad habit, it takes time to change. Addictions to sugar aren't easy to overcome, but with effort, grit and determination, it can be done. The key to changing any kind of a bad habit is to recognize it as a bad habit in the first place. Sure, we all know that smoking and drinking is bad for us, but when it comes to eating, most of us don't equate too much caffeine or sugar as the worst things we can do to our bodies.
Think again. Today, more people are being diagnosed with preventable illnesses and disease processes because of the foods we eat. High cholesterol, high sugar and high fat foods are slowly killing us. Inform yourself. Research the bad effects poor nutritious diets have on our vital organs. Read official reports penned by the CDC or the American Medical Association and you'll see what kind of havoc such diets can have on short-term as well as long-term health. We're not trying to scare you, but actually, you should be. Many forms of heart disease, as well as obesity and diabetes are preventable.
Many of us are addicted to such substances as caffeine and sugar. What, head off to work without that latte or Super-Gulp soda with enough caffeine and sugar to jump-start an engine? Don't eat those Girl Scout cookies that you look forward to every year? Worse yet, avoid anything with refined white sugar? Am I nuts? No, just concerned about your health.
I could go into dozens of reasons why sugar is bad for you, but since you're reading this, I'll assume that you already know that. Let's concentrate on helping you stop your sugar cravings in their tracks and help you find alternative ways to satisfy your sweet tooth or sugar cravings. Let's start with the basics.
First, in order to be successful with any change in habit or lifestyle, the decision to change has to be made by you, for yourself. Your husband, wife, siblings, or even your doctor can't make it for you. YOU have to want the change, and accept it. It's going to be hard - perhaps one of the hardest things you've ever attempted (and yes, it's right up there with quitting smoking, drinking or drugs) because to be honest, sugar addiction acts much like these other bad and potentially bad habits in your blood stream.
Sugar is a toxin; a poisonous toxin that can do as much long-term damage to your body as smoking and yes, even some drugs. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to all kinds of medical issues, so remember that the next time you feel like reaching for that candy bar. Sugar in its refined form is not a natural product. Before you put anything in your mouth, ask yourself if it's a natural product, created by nature and unadulterated by chemicals and pesticides. If it isn't, don't put it in your mouth.
Sure, it tastes good. Sugar titillates our pleasure centers in the brain and leaves us with that happy, feel-good sensation - for a while. Just like drugs or smoking. Unfortunately, not long afterward, we start feeling lethargic and tired. Sound familiar?
One of the best methods to beat these cravings is practice, practice and more practice. The next time you crave something artificial and sweet, wait five minutes. Distract yourself; continue working or whatever it is you're doing. Chances are, you'll forget about that craving. Continue using your will power and the power of your mind to squash those cravings. It may seem like a constant battle at first, but take it one craving at a time. Five minutes at a time if necessary. You can do it!
Create goals in small steps. For example, if you're addicted to your 10-ounce coffee with 4 sugar packets every morning (or any food craving: McD's, donuts, French fries), wait an extra hour or two before you indulge. Do this every day. In a week, skip that coffee every day and wean yourself to every other morning, then twice a week, and then once a week until you've gotten past the rough spot.
You can do this with anything you crave. It just takes determination and the desire to change. Make a commitment to feel and look better. Don't let your cravings control your life. Control your cravings - let them know who's the boss!
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