"I just have to have a little something sweet as a quick snack." How many times have you heard that? Better yet, how many times have you made the same proclamation?
Here's another one: "I have GOT to lose a few pounds!"
Well, there's good news. You absolutely can lose a few pounds... and you can curb that "sweet tooth...and quickly. But there's no magic pill, or even a secret magic formula. It's the same as it always has been: eat better, exercise, drink water, etc., etc., etc.
So let's be real for a moment and admit that it sounds simple, yet is actually harder than we imagined because (1) we don't put forth the effort and (2) our body continues to crave the bad stuff.
For example: Too many sweets feed a fungus called candida. It forms yeast in an overabundance. And what does your body need to feed the yeast and grow the candida? More sugar... Thus the "Sweet Tooth" and more calories.
So here's a suggestion to losing a few pounds quickly and in a healthy way:
(1) Greatly reduce the carbohydrate and sugar intake. Try no soft drinks and reduce sugar from your diet this week.
(2) Greatly reduce salt intake. Sodium intake causes bloating and water weight gain.
(3) Walk, bike, or treadmill at least twice this week. Start with 10 minutes and increase it as you go.
(4) Drink more water: Start with 3-4 (8) ounce servings a day and gradually increase to 6-8 servings.
(5) Fool Yourself: Try making a low sugar/low calorie/protein drink around 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm...then put it in a plastic cup and pop it in the freezer. Stir it ever 30-45 minutes. Around 9:00 pm, when your having a craving for something sweet" you can take out your now "milkshake" or "ice cream" treat and enjoy without the guilt and without the extra bad stuff.
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