Should you cut sugar out of your diet once and for all?
We all know we're supposed to go easy on the sugary sweet stuff, but what actuallyyyy happens to your system when you indulge?
Well I’ve got some info for you!
Here are 6 ways sugar affects your body:
1. Your brain suffers
Too much sugar can make it harder to learn, remember, and focus. Trust me on this one.
2. Skin ages faster
Too much sugar can hinder the repair of collagen, the buzzed-about protein
that keeps skin looking PLUMP. Yes, we want this plumpness in our skin.
A steady diet of sugary treats can result in reduced elasticity and premature wrinkles. Indulge your sweet tooth with fruit instead, k?
3. Excess sugar is stored as fat…[boo]
Pause before you slip that additional packet into your a.m. coffee. The liver has an innate capacity to metabolize sugar and use it for energy-but only to an extent. The fructose that's left over is converted into fat in the liver…raising your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
4. You get hooked and want more
You know this. Eating sugar leads to the release of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that makes us like something and want more of it. As dopamine receptor neurons get overstimulated, the number of receptors to bind to decreases, so you'll need a BIGGER hit of dopamine to get the same... (like a drug)
5. Stress eating begets stress
Sweets can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the short-term. But continue OD'ing on sugary refined carbs and your risk of insulin resistance, which stresses the body from the inside, goes UP. To find your calm, sweat instead. Exercise is one of the best treatments for stress. It makes you feel good and reduces cortisol.
6. Energy surges, then bottoms out
Refined carbs, like the ones in white bread and pasta, quickly cause a rise in glucose in the bloodstream, so you might *feel* extra energized for a while, but this short term fix will leave you feeling sluggish (and hungry) soon after. Be sure to always eat protein at every meal and at every snack. It'll help stabilize blood sugar and keep you going longer.
At Better Health by Accountability we support you to change your health habits that you're not so proud of right now. Does that mean taking out ALL sugar from your diet? No. Living in moderation is key for ultimate health of the body AND mind.
We empower you and hold you accountable to make small changes to better yourself so that you feel confident and in control. We know what it feels like to NOT like what you see in the mirror…
It sucks.
Especially when you know that you can do better.
Do you want to get your sugar intake under control? WE CAN HELP!
Do you want to have better portion control? WE CAN HELP!
Do you want to get your body moving more? WE CAN HELP!
Do you need to drink more water during the day? WE CAN HELP!
Are you feeling overwhelmed because you're so far gone and you need someone to help you take that first step? Adding on one small habit at a time? WE CAN HELP!
