Ep. 047 Sugar Cravings Aren’t a Willpower Problem - Here’s What Your Body’s Really Telling You
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Fitness Simplified Podcast, Brooke Davis discusses the common issue of sugar and carb cravings, particularly among women. She emphasizes that these cravings are not a sign of weakness or lack of willpower, but rather messages from the body indicating underlying issues such as energy needs, blood sugar imbalances, or gut health problems. The conversation explores the differences between physiological and emotional cravings, the impact of gut health on cravings, and the importance of stabilizing blood sugar levels. Brooke provides practical advice for managing cravings and encourages listeners to understand their body's signals for better health outcomes.Keywordssugar cravings, carb cravings, gut health, blood sugar, emotional eating, nutrition, women's health, functional nutrition, cravings management, hormonal balanceTakeawaysCravings are messages from the body, not flaws.Physiological cravings stem from physical needs like low blood sugar.Emotional cravings are linked to stress and mental states.Gut health can significantly influence cravings.Carbohydrates are essential for energy, especially for women.Stabilizing blood sugar can reduce cravings and improve mood.Awareness of cravings can help identify root causes.Regular meals with protein, fat, and fiber are crucial.Functional testing can provide insights into gut health and blood sugar.Cravings should be addressed with understanding, not shame.Chapters00:00Understanding Sugar and Carb Cravings06:07Physiological vs Emotional Cravings11:52The Role of Gut Health17:02Blood Sugar and Cravings22:54Identifying Your Craving Triggers28:07Finding Solutions and SupportCoach Brooke Davis Links: Website: elysianwomen.org LinkedIn: Brooke Davis - Owner - Davis FitnessFacebook: Brooke Davis, CPT Instagram: Brooke Davis (@brooke_elysian)Free Community: Women's Fitness Simplified: Lean down, tone up, build confidence!Take Our Free Hormone Analysis: https://brookedavis.typeform.com/to/quKUjmTIBook a Discovery Call: https://scheduler.zoom.us/brooke-davis-mjzn71/discovery-call
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