Big Body to Hottie: APRIL 10- APRIL 16 2016

APRIL 10- APRIL 16 2016

Cruise Wedding April 11 2015

Reflection is a funny thing. I look back to months before the wedding, and know I wasn't ready for change, knew that I didn't want to be one of those people (nothing wrong with) that worked out hard for my wedding....as I wasn't in that mindset. I didn't want to give in to the pressures of the wedding body as I knew I couldn't healthily do it in the time I had, so I worked on the areas that would be visible with my dress which was a win win, as not much showed, and I didn't have to change my eating. I mean I cut back, and switched out a few things, but concentrated on my back looking good, and my arms, which looked awesome!
I spent so much time on those areas and neglected the rest which made for some great photos in the dress, but once the dress was off and I was in shorts and tanks...not so much. I remember being so sad with how I looked. It was the happiest time of my life, and yet underneath it all I was sad.
I remember thinking each day as we got off the boat, how am I gonna walk, how will I do this excursion, I'm surrounded by friends and family and have to keep up. I was thinking of each excuse I would/could use if I cant do it, if I cant keep up, if I need to sit and take a moment. The anxiety was overwhelming, as I was panicked the whole time about what I was going to do, how I looked and the amount of sweat that would be dripping from ONLY ME.
On the Ship, I didn't ride the waterslide out of fear of people seeing me in a swimsuit, I didn't do the rope course as I worried I would hold up the line or not be able to cross or be over weight and them not letting me go. I have missed out on so many things due to fear, and my idea of what others peoples perceptions of me are.
I'm not doing this anymore. Its almost disrespectful to the people in my life who love me unconditionally, and wouldn't judge me. I think when you are sad, and cant see past all your fears, and self-disappointments you think that people see you as you see yourself. Which is so wrong, and I am so glad that I am getting counselling to make me aware of this. and slowly day by day that sadness is sliding away, is becoming part f my past, and I can truly be free enough in my head space to just enjoy the people around me and what we are doing without the insecurities. Its odd that I thought I was confident before when I see now I am just finding my true confidence and happiness now, and nothing will stop me.

HOW TO STOP SUGAR CRAVINGS
I've put together this list of tips on how to stop sugar cravings, because I know how powerful these urges can be. It's tough to fight them when they are raging away at your brain.
These tips are useful when first starting a ketogenic, low carb diet as they can help you get past the rough spots on your way to a better diet and better health.
Sugar cravings, like most addictions, are frequently the result of unbalanced blood and brain chemistry, and these tips help because they work toward correcting the imbalances.

Quick Blood Sugar Craving Fixes

Take 500 mg of L-Glutamine. This natural amino acid works by acting as a substitute for sugar (glucose) in the brain. Your brain can burn L-glutamine instead if it is low on sugar for fuel.
Eat 4 ounces of protein. Enjoy one of these low carb smoothies, or make a quick tuna salad with canned tuna and some mayo.
Go for a walk. Daily exercise increases the amount of a neurotransmitter called dopamine in your brain. Higher levels of dopamine are associated with better moods and reduced sugar cravings.
Be patient. Sugar cravings only last about an hour or so. Find something that takes all your attention and get absorbed in the task. This will take your mind off them, and get you through until they subside.
For a longer term plan, you can also take some supplements that help your body with blood sugar control:

B vitamin complex and extra Biotin
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Zinc
Vitamin E
Chromium GTF

How to Stop Sugar Cravings Forever

I struggled with sugar cravings for years. I would get up in the morning and vow to myself not to eat anything sweet all day. That lasted for about an hour, and then the cravings would start. I didn't know then that the "healthy" high carb breakfast of juice and toast was driving my blood sugar crashes and subsequent sugar cravings.
So how did I finally rid myself of sugar cravings? I permanently lowered my daily carbohydrate intake.
A high carb diet is a sure fire trigger for sugar cravings. Eating high amounts of carbohydrates causes your blood sugar to spike, which causes your body to release too much insulin, which causes your blood sugar to crash, hard. These blood sugar crashes cause you to feel woozy or lightheaded, shaky, weak, irritable.
They set off intense cravings for sugar, because your body is trying to raise its blood sugar level back to normal. If you lower your carbohydrate intake, over time, your blood sugar will level out, no crashes will occur, and the sugar cravings will drop.
I can tell you from experience that this is not a temporary solution. If you start eating lots of carbs again, the cravings will return, and you'll have to start the process over again. I know this because it happens to me every time I backslide and let my carb intake creep up.