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48 Hour Rule: Sugar Detox (Fat Loss & Wellness)

Clients mention to me that they sometimes ‘struggle’ with their diets.


Struggle is a code word for eating poorly for an extended period of time.


Especially regarding carbs (simple and complex sugars):


  • Sweets
  • Pasta
  • Ice cream
  • Cereal
  • Alcohol
  • Bread
  • Crackers/Pretzels
  • Pizza
Carbs Carbohydrates Bread Pasta Potatoes Grains Bananas

In fact, they even know how to eat better by having:


  • Glycemic index charts
  • Approved food lists
  • Recipes guides
  • Sample menus
  • Supplement lists
  • Monthly evaluations and office visits
  • Macronutrient assignments
  • Internal food tracking Apps
  • Weekly internal email series
  • Access to unlimited questions from me and my staff
  • And more


But it can be tough, even with good intentions:


If you are off track – IT’s HARD to get back on track!

Keep in mind, sugar is a drug.


It changes you:


  • Physiologically – Body
  • Psychologically- Mind
  • Addictive – Pain/Pleasure Systems


And like any drug, it has a 1/2 life.


Some drugs have a long 1/2 life (6-12 months).


Others are short.


Good News


Sugar = 5 days (pretty short).

Sugar Addiction Cycle Sugar Cubes Blood Sugar Hunger Cravings
Sugar Cocaine Brain Comparison

The 48 Hour Rule


So what about 48 hours?


The majority (85%) of the 1/2 life of sugar is exhausted within the first 48 hours.


I mention this because if you are eating poorly or in a bad place, it’s just 2 days from turning around and removing sugar from your diet.


Now, I don’t mean that you’ll get to your goal weight, body fat and eliminate underlying conditions within 2 days but it does mean that your sugar CRAVING will be diminished within 2 days.

After 2 Days:


It will be easier for you to maintain a good diet, without carb cravings and with better control.


All of this will lead to lower Insulin Levels and higher energy levels.


And to review, low insulin levels mean:


  • Less body fat
  • Lower fat weight
  • Smaller physical size of your body
  • Less vessel wall damage
  • Healthier organs
  • Better energy
  • Less risk of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and stroke
  • Improved mental outlook
  • Better and Deeper Sleep
  • Less risk of COVID or other infectious diseases


And that’s the shortlist!

Strategies to Get Through the 48 Hour Withdrawal:


  1. Decide – make a commitment to completing the 2 day time period
  2. Plan – Meals and food selection in advance
  3. Prepare – Meal prep will decrease impulsiveness
  4. Water – Hydration decreases cravings
  5. Fats – Increasing fat intake decreases carb/sugar cravings


Many clients report taking the Omega-3 Cold Pressed Fish Oil after dinner decreases carb/sugar cravings substantially.

Strategy

Take Omega-3 Cold Pressed Fish Oil in one of two ways:


A) Either take the full dosage of the Omega-3 Cold Pressed Fish Oil after dinner


B) Split dosage – 1/2 in AM and 1/2 in PM


The dosage depends upon body weight.

Strength Genesis Fish Oil Dosage Depends on upon Body Weight
Strength Genesis Omega 3 Fish Oil

In addition to decreased cravings, there is a slew of other benefits:


  • Helps lower blood pressure
  • Helps to lower triglycerides
  • Improves heart health
  • Helps to decrease insulin
  • Helps to drop body fat

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