HEALING SUGAR ADDICTION: TIP #9

We are soooo close! Here we go with Tip #9: H-A-L-T!

 When we get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALT), we can be lured towards making decisions that lead us farther away from our goals. If we can notice our feelings and the cravings they produce before acting on them, we can avoid falling into old patterns. How? Here are my top suggestions:

HUNGRY? EAT! We can't fear food if we are going to live our healthiest lives. Eating regularly (not starving ourselves!) and enjoying as many real, whole foods as possible has the power to set us on a course to improve every area of our lives.

ANGRY? SET BOUNDARIES. When we set clear boundaries, people are less likely to cross them. In this way, we can lessen our feelings of anger. Noticing our feelings of anger--and where they show up in our bodies--is also key. I tend to feel anger in my stomach, which can have an impact on my digestion. Actively sitting with my anger and allowing it to work through my body and be diffused--is key to helping me release it. Somatic (body) work can really help here (think Yoga, Pilates, deep breathing, Qigong, etc.).

LONELY? CONNECT with others in real life by joining hobby groups, exercise classes, walking groups or having coffee regularly with a good friend.

TIRED? SLEEP! When we are tired, our cravings for sugar go through the roof because our brains REALLY want sleep, yet we make them stay awake, so, they crave the fastest source of energy--sugar! Prioritize this main tenet of health by creating a "shut-down" ritual, going to bed and waking at the same time daily, avoiding blue light 1-3 hours before bed, allowing for 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep, and sleeping in a cool, dark room.

I hope these strategies help you to lean into your feelings in order to uncover what's REALLY going on inside of you and in this way, help you to combat cravings and heal sugar addiction.

xoS

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