Did you know that one of the main causes of weight loss resistance is constantly putting yourself on a blood sugar roller coaster?
Jenna is a mother of 2 who oftentimes wakes up in the morning feeling sluggish. She is so tired of feeling heavy in her body, not liking who she sees in the mirror, experiencing a 3pm crash every day and living off of Starbucks coffee and breakfast sandwiches. She has tried countless diets but seems to have no luck keeping the weight off. She experiences mood swings, bloating, and constant brain fog. All she wants to do is feel better and be a positive role model for her two young children, yet, she feels overwhelmed by the overload of conflicting information when it comes to her diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Does this sound familiar to you? If you have experienced any of the symptoms above, keep reading.
One of the main culprits behind difficulty losing weight, weight gain, bloating, fatigue, insomnia, worsened PMS symptoms, brain fog, mood swings, cravings, skin problems such as acne, inflammation, acid reflux, hormonal imbalances and more, is your blood sugar levels.
So many of us unintentionally are riding a blood sugar roller coaster every single day which is likely contributing to many, if not all of the symptoms listed above. Learning to flatten your blood sugar levels and avoid spikes and dips throughout your day, will dramatically improve your health and your quality of life.
So what causes blood sugar spikes and dips?
- Skipping meals
- Eating carbs or starches by themselves or on an empty stomach
- Not eating a balanced meal
- Not eating enough proteins or healthy fats
- Consuming sugary drinks
- Consuming sugary alcohol
- Lack of veggies or fiber in your diet
- Chronic stress
…and more.
Here are 3 things you can start doing right now to flatten your blood sugar levels so you can start feeling better and progressing towards your goals.
- Eat a balanced plate including a portion of protein, healthy fat, fiber and carb or starch.
- Do not skip meals. Try keeping 4-5 hours in between each meal and if you need a snack in between, reach for something with protein, fat, and fiber.
- Eat your fiber or vegetable FIRST at every meal. This significantly changes the way the rest of your meal is digested and how the calories are used in your body. Eating your fiber first will lessen any potential glucose/blood sugar spikes.
If you need more help with your nutrition and getting to a place where you feel happy, healthy, and confident in your body, I would love to talk with you and see how I can best help. You can schedule a free consultation using the “Book Free Consultation” form.
In Health & Wellness,
Ashley
