So many times, I promised myself I would eat only one chocolate chip cookie. An hour later I ate the whole package feeling sick to my stomach. I would start criticizing myself, how could I do that??!! I couldn’t understand what was wrong with me. I would be so good with my healthy eating, watching my portion sizes but when I was around sugar, I was helpless. Needless to say, I couldn’t have it in my home because I would binge on it.
Especially “dangerous times” were holidays, when cookies, candies, and chocolates are everywhere. So every holiday season I became a statistic and gained weight. Usually, it took me a month or so to lose the “holiday weight”. Once I hit menopause that time became longer and longer, and more and more stressful and painful.
I didn’t know I was addicted to sugar. Now, everything makes sense. My behavior was the same as the behavior of a drug addict. I would eat cookies or ice cream hiding, in a trance. I would never eat them in public!!
Once I understood what was at the core of my problem everything changed for me.
Can you relate?
I learned how to manage my cravings and how to make peace with sugar.
I would like to share my experiences with you in our FREE 5-day challenge. I am personally inviting you to join us. We are starting on January 27th.
Just click on the link to join us.
http://bit.ly/5DNSchallenge
- You will learn how to recognize hidden forms of sugar?
- How to manage cravings?
- How eating excess sugar affects our body and mind?
- How to make peace with sugar?
- What are the healthy substitutes?
See you in the challenge!!
RECIPE
Coconut Yogurt with Strawberries
Makes 1 Serving
Ingredients
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 cup Strawberries (chopped)
Directions
Place the coconut yogurt in a bowl. Top with cinnamon and strawberries. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days.
Additional Toppings: Add nuts and seeds.
To your radiant health, with love
Dr. Ilona
