How to Break Sugar Addiction High
Addiction is the modern buzz word we attach to all of our bad habits and lack of self control. We are addicted to everything from chocolate to the Internet. Claiming an addiction is the fastest way to skirt responsibility and elevate the level of sympathy we receive. It feels better to say "I am addicted to sugar" rather than say, "I have no self control when it comes to sweets." Nevertheless, the cravings and physical dependence on the "high" one can receive on sugar can in some ways parody a more serious drug addiction.
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Read and gain information about the nature of sugar addiction. Understand the symptoms and the effects that being addicted to sugar can cause to your overall health. If you change your thinking about the harmless nature of sweets and see them as something that is poisoning your life and relationships you will have more incentive to say no to sugar. Consult with you doctor to discover your family medical history and see how sugar addiction has possibly effected your loved ones. By understanding the nature of the problem and the consequences you are more equipped to battle against the temptation.
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Based on your doctors recommendations, build a meal plan and diet schedule to assure your body is getting the proteins, fats and good carbohydrates that it needs for proper functioning. Find fruits and vegetables you enjoy that are sweet in taste and yet do not contain refined sugar. Avoid potatoes, corn, rice and white flour products. You may be wise to avoid all refined carbohydrates until your addiction is under control.
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Elizabeth Bohorquez, RN, SRN, CPh recommends self-hypnosis as a technique that can help break the cycle of addiction for many substances including sugar.This technique allows the addict to reprogram their subconscious mind and respond differently in the present moment. Other meditation and spiritual techniques are used by recovery groups to put the addict in contact with their higher self or higher power.
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Substitute one addiction for another. Exercise can release endorphins that can simulate the same rush as a sugar high. Some athletes are "addicted" to endorphins that are released in the thrill of competition and in the middle of a hard workout. Beside the benefits you will receive of stronger muscles and heart due to the cardiovascular exercise, you will break the cravings for sugar with the natural high your brain can provide by the release of chemicals you already possess.
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Set realistic goals and keep a journal of your progress. Share your plan to eliminate sugar from having control over your body and mind. Have a confidential adviser you can talk to if you feel the urge to indulge in sweets. By having the emotional support of a trusted friend you can overcome the impulse to consume sugar.
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