Stop Fighting Your Cravings and Re-Wire Them Instead
Hello, my dear friends, today I am wanting to explore a seemingly magical possibility with you—imagining a life where you crave foods that genuinely fuel and energize you. Not just those quick dopamine spikes from packaged sugars, but real, nourishing foods that power your brain and invest in your future. Isn’t that an exciting thought?
Reimagining Our Food Desires
Often, we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of craving foods that we know aren’t good for us. It’s an internal struggle where the mind battles between ‘shoulds’ and ‘wants,’ leading to restrictive diets that inevitably backfire. I’ve been there too. I vividly remember being so fixated on cake frosting in my early 20s that I couldn’t focus on anything else. It was a clear sign of a troubling relationship with sugar, one that was not about my willpower but how my brain was hi-jacked.
Understanding and Redirecting Cravings
Cravings can stem from various sources: our brains, cells, microbiome, and emotions. Each plays a unique role in the foods we feel drawn to. The journey to mastering these cravings involves first bringing awareness to them and then recalibrating your taste buds and rewiring your brain’s dopamine pathways. It’s about first quieting the noise so you can hear the true needs of your whole being.
The Happy Food Dance
Imagine eating a meal so nourishing that it makes you literally dance with joy. That’s the “Happy Food Dance” I often talk about. It’s the physical and emotional satisfaction of feeding your body what it truly desires. When your meals make you feel great today and tomorrow, you’re on the “feel good” long term track.
The Mood-Food Connection
My coaching program begins with the mood piece because understanding our emotional and mental landscapes is crucial. It’s about addressing why we eat and managing the emotions that lead us to seek comfort in food. Once we grasp this, we can perform a “food reset” to realign our desires with healthier choices.
Beyond the Hangry Phase
Breaking free from the constant need to snack or feeling ‘hangry’ is a liberating phase of this journey. It involves transitioning from sugar-burning to being metabolically flexible and fat-burning” which is true nourishment. This change allows us to listen to genuine hunger cues rather than misinterpreted signals driven by a sugar addiction.
A Relationship with Food
In my program, we don’t rely on willpower or restriction. Instead, we foster nourishing relationships with our food and emotions. We learn to understand the different types of cravings and how to choose foods that not only satisfy but enhance our overall well-being.
Join Me
If you’re intrigued by the idea of transforming your relationship with food in a way that feels almost magical, reach out. Let’s discuss how we can work together to elevate your food choices and, by extension, your life. It’s not just about eating better; it’s about creating a harmonious relationship with food, your body, and your emotions.
Craving a change? Let’s make it happen together. High vibes and nourishing cravings await.
That’s a glimpse into a path where food is not just sustenance but a source of joy and vitality. If this resonates with you, sign up Coaching.