Have you ever
suffered from a Sugar Hangover?
I recently
completed the LifeForce 21 day Transformation plan – which is a healthy eating
plan that cuts out everything which is bad for you, including one main criminal
which most people have in their diet…….SUGAR!
Sugar is
something which most of us consume on a daily basis without thinking twice about
or thinking about what it is doing to our bodies. When I mention sugar I mean
the simple sugars which are found in cakes/buns/biscuits/chocolate etc. Sugar supplies the body with ‘empty calories’
with no nutritional benefits. The more sugar we eat then the more our body
craves it. If we eat too much sugar we have something called a sugar high……once
the initial excess of sugar has gone it triggers a crash which can leave us
feeling hungry and wanting more sugary foods!
After eating
clean for 21 days I felt fantastic….. I didn’t crave any sugary foods, I was
waking up before my alarm (which never used to happen) I had loads of energy
and my training was improving. My skin had a fresh glow too J On the plan I did have natural sugar
which is found in fruit……fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and
anti-oxidants so it provides nutritional benefits to the body.
On the final
day the last meal was a ‘cheat meal’. I was at a Christening and I had my first
‘hit’ of sugar as I had a piece of christening cake and a cupcake. I felt a bit
hyper afterwards. I then went out for a meal and had savoury and sweet picnic
bench. I had a complete sugar overload. I was driving home and I felt a bit
‘spaced’ out. I went to put petrol in my car and nearly put in diesel! I got
home I felt sick, a bit jittery and then had a headache. The next morning I
struggled to get out of bed and felt really sluggish! I couldn’t believe the
negative effects sugar had on my body after being so ‘clean’ for 21 days.
The symptoms
of a sugar hangover are not too different from that of a hangover caused by
alcohol.
Some of the
symptoms of a sugar hangover include:-
- Fuzzy thinking
- Fatigue or sleepiness after meals
- Headache
- Bloating or extended stomach
after meals
- Constipation/Diarrhoea
- Skin problems
- Mood swings
Now too much
sugar, just like alcohol affects your kidneys, liver, stomach and small
intestines. Dehydration electrolyte imbalances and disruption in sleep patterns
are some of the negative effects of too much sugar. So if you have been feeling
fatigued, suffer from headaches and constantly crave sugary foods then look at
your diet and see how often you eat sugar loaded foods. Sugar is also a culprit
for excess fat storing around our mid sections……..so next time you reach for
that doughnut just remember the negative effects it can have on your body, mood
and how you look.
What we eat
in private we wear in public!
If you want
to try eating clean, boosting your energy levels and change your eating habits
then check out our website for further information on LifeForce.
Andrea
Owner of Fit
4 Force
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