Remember what it feels like after the sugar high wears off.
The Sugar High? Is it So Great?
Saturday November 7, 2009
Remember how you felt the last time you ate a lot of sugary foods?
You probably got a quick burst of energy, and then it let you down, way
down. Maybe you felt "hung over" later with a headache. Maybe it upset
your stomach? Or did you get a toothache?
Or are you so used to eating a lot of sugar that you no longer feel the
negative side effects?
Think of these things the next time you're about to choose to eat
candy, cakes, cookies, ice cream, soda, syrup, etc.
Remember what it feels like after the sugar high wears off.
Remember what it feels like after the sugar high wears off.
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About Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life
Dr. Norris J. Chumley is a doctor of theology and the arts, and has lost 160 pounds and maintained it over 16 years with God's help. The author/host of "The Joy of Weight Loss: a Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness," and many TV programs and DVD's, including "Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss" and "30 Days to Spiritual Well Being," Dr. Norris also does private consultations, leads workshops and lectures nationally. He has been a featured Beliefnet daily columnist and contributing editor for many years.
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I thought I needed the sugar to have energy, but now I see I pay for it later on. Then I am tired and don't have any energy. It is only a temporary fix. When fruit gives you a real boost of energy and other healthy foods do too. But, sometimes you forget,it just hurts in the longrun.
Every year I start a sugar fast from Nov. 1- Jan. 1. It has evolved into an easier job than you'd think. I have my own rules which include natural sugars such as honey, agave, and maple syrup. I don't include artificial sweetener or cane sugars. It is easier every day and I feel better every day. The first year, I experienced suffering and I tended to binge afterwards. Now I choose to make my own desserts if I will be tempted at a holiday party. There are also some good choices at the grocery store. The rest of the year I tend to be more and more mindful the the effect that sugar has on me. It's so true, the more you have, the more you crave. I wanted the never ending piece of chocolate cake. Now I choose an agave sweetened chocolate, banana smoothie made with unsweetened organic chocolate. I'm left satisfied.
I come from a family with Diabetes rampant on both sides. Two of my four grandparents died of Diabetes related complications, and my own father suffered from a Diabetes related stroke. Thus it made a lot of sense for me to shun sugar. But like anything else that controls you sugar is a terrible master.
A Diabetes diagnosis too didn't rattle me too much but being identified as overweight and close to obese was the wake-up call I needed.
I am happy to say that I am now "controlled," with just exercise and sensible eating. If anything is going to kill me it's the fact that I tend to get rather pompous about the evils of sugar and salt. Any of my "victims," who have to listen to my spouting off want to shut me up would quite happily go to any lengths:)
I, too, have been diagnosed with non-insulin diabetes. It is controlled with medication, diet and exercise. Remember carbs also turn into glucose. It is important to watch your carb intake.
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