How To Stop Sugar Binges Before They Start

When people get too hungry, angry, lonely, and tired (AKA the HALTS) it's extremely easy to get derailed from a clean diet and end up in the Krispy Kreme drive though.


Most of my sugar binges were fueled by one or all of these elements. Once these negative emotions get in the drivers seat it's easy to forget the important things in life and fall back on old habits. However, after the emotions are identified and called out, it's easy to get back on track. I mean super easy, with in seconds.


Often feeling disorganized and tired would set me up for potential diet misdemeanors and possible felonies. Then I would automatically go through the HALT LIST, which would settle my anxiety and help to get a grip of my feelings and refocus my energy.

It helps to stay prepared because life is unpredictable and sh*t always happens.


HELPFUL HINTS:

When temptation strikes ask yourself: I am too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALTS) or all of the above. Try and find the root of the problem and address it directly BEFORE YOU END UP IN THE KRISPY KREME DRIVE THROUGH.

As Dr. Phil says, "you can't change what you don't acknowledge".

1. Identify HALTS

2. Have Healthy food and water with you so you don't end up in a dangerous sugar situation.

3. Stay hydrated. I aim for 1 gallon of water a day. It takes a lot of water to flush fat and toxins.

4. Realize you can't change people, places or things. This will save you a lot of time and energy in the long run.


Once I really focused on only being able to change myself a huge weight was lifted. I decided to stick around the like minded people and dump the rest.

It sounds harsh but trying to change someone to become the person YOU want them to be is futile, you might as well try and paddle up stream with one ore in the water. You will get no where fast and exhaust yourself in the process.

When forced to be around negaholics i.e., coworkers, family members, etc. I just try and stay focused on my goals and go through my mental check list of things to do and block out their negativity. Which takes practice, but is very doable.

When in doubt focus on healthy goals and do more than you did yesterday to achieve them.

Rock on my fellow SugarkickerS!!!!!

KIM:)

XOXXO