Day 9: Cutting Sugar Reduces Cravings

Cutting sugar from your diet actually will help lead to fewer cravings for sweet treats and there are further ways to help reduce your appetite....

Yes, cutting down on sugar can reduce cravings. Sugar triggers the release of dopamine, a hormone that stimulates the brain's reward center. This makes you feel good and crave more sugar. 

How to reduce sugar cravings

• Eat high-fiber foods: High-fiber foods take longer to digest, which can help you feel full and prevent cravings. 
• Stay hydrated: Drinking water instead of sugary drinks can help reduce your calorie and sugar intake. 
• Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help you manage sugar cravings. 
• Get enough sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night. 
• Eat balanced meals: Eat balanced meals and snacks, and avoid skipping them. 
• Choose whole foods: Opt for whole foods with complex carbohydrates. 

Benefits of cutting down on sugar 

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes
• Improving your cholesterol
• Protecting your dental health
• Reducing your risk of liver disease
• Protecting your heart health

Day 9 = First Leg of Marathon is Coming to an End

Avoiding obvious sugar for days. 1-9 is a HUGE accomplishment.  Now, we are adding a new level of avoidance.  

During days 10-19 you will become a nutritional label reader.  
Turn over your food packaging and look for 
Total Carbohydrate and then locate 
Total Sugars ____ g
This does not include sugar alcohols.  This is spotting additional sugars you probably don't need.  in your diet.  If you see any grams in the total sugars, lets see if we can find an alternative.  It gets easier than you think!  

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