It’s a given! All of us ladies know that eating lots of sugar (lots of refined carbs in general) makes us fat. But is a little sugar ok?
When we’re dieting and trying to lose weight and get fit many of us allow ourselves the occasional sugar treat so that we don’t feel deprived. In fact, many diets and nutritionists out there recommend it, because feeling deprived can cause our diets to backfire!
Eating is a pleasurable activity, and when we deprive ourselves of that pleasure, over time our minds may subconsciously rebel, and one evening we may find ourselves downing a tub of ice cream, promising ourselves we’ll be better tomorrow. What is the cause of this reaction? Do we really have NO willpower?
Whether you decide that the occasional treat is doable for you or not, it’s important to know the chemical reactions that take place in our bodies when we eat sugar. These chemicals act on our minds and can affect our eating behavior on a subconscious level. Weakness and lack of willpower are not to blame! Being familiar with these chemical reactions can help you keep those voices in your head at bay.