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21 Sep, 2008

Created Cravings - Combining Caffeine and Sugar

Posted by: delitaagain In: Cravings

Combining caffeine and sugar causes other problems in blood glucose levels, besides the sudden rush factor. It sets up a vicious cycle of cravings.
You eat something sweet with a good cup of coffee. Your blood glucose levels swing wildly. These swings cause carbohydrate cravings. You crave another donut, another piece of cake or a second [...]

21 Aug, 2008

About Drinks and Weight Gain

Posted by: delitaagain In: Cravings

When I finally started drinking soft drinks regularly they quickly became my nemesis. I gained weight and especially belly fat faster than at any other time.
Looking back, several times my food has been good and working for me. Then, I started feeling like I could slip in an occasional soft drink or so. Ha.
This seems [...]

20 Aug, 2008

Cravings, Triggers, Resistance and Feeling Bad

Posted by: delitaagain In: Cravings

Hit a bit of a speed bump last night when I went home. Instead of fixing my delightful sounding meal from my menu and going walking (”The Plan”), what I did was fix some oatmeal with protein powder and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, and crashed on the couch, basically refusing to do anything that [...]