My thinking has been reset

So my birthday is next Saturday!! Woot! bring on the celebrations!! Normally I am looking forward to an awesome cake or sweet treat. This year though I am looking forward to spending time playing and having fun with my friends. One of the best things that has happened after my 21 days no sugar sweets challenge is I no longer crave them!

There is plenty of research that shows SUGAR is addictive and just as hard of a habit to break as any other substance. The first few days weren't too bad. But after about 7 days the headaches and withdrawals started. I didn't quit though, I pushed through. After about day 10 I saw light at the end of my headache tunnel! My head cleared up, my moods stabilized and POOF the cravings subsided.

Here's a few things I'm noticing. When I start to have sweet treat cravings (especially chocolate) I realize I am either dehydrated, low on the fat intake, or craving a rich experience with another person (like a fun night out or just some fun period). I realized this the other day when I was craving a piece of chocolate, when in reality I was needing to vent some frustrations with my hubby. After about 10-15 minutes of venting (maybe less) my craving was completely gone!

As a health coach I teach about primary foods and relationships are one of them. If we are lacking in relationship connection our body will communicate with cravings. Mine is sweet treat cravings. So, instead of giving in to the craving I will connect with someone, either an adult or a kid. The craving is then gone and I can move on. If the craving continues I will drink some water, have a piece of fruit, or a spoonful of either peanut butter or coconut oil.

Long story short, for the birthday celebration I have specifically said to the hubby no birthday cake or treats! I am looking forward to the focus being on fun, friends, and family! A lot has gone into this transition and it hasn't happened all at once. I share this to hopefully empower someone else to make a positive change in their life!

What positive changes are you making in your life? How are you accomplishing those? What changes are you noticing? What challenges?

To learn more about how I can help you in your positive changes please contact me at 801-518-2964 or holisticallyhealthy14@gmail.com....or comment on this post :) I look forward to hearing your comments!