Fighting Unhealthy Sugar Addiction
It is a sad truth that entirely too many Americans are fighting obesity today. It has been estimated that more than 50% of Americans are overweight; but the cause for that weight gain is what concerns us the most. Recent studies show that there may be a correlation between our rapid weight gain, and a growing trend toward giving in to sugar addiction.
Just like the most illicit drug, sugar can be very addictive to those who already have a propensity toward addictive behavior. It is said that sugar addiction can be almost as difficult to fight and to overcome as an addiction to heroin. For some, professional help is what it will take in order to fight a sugar addiction; however, there are steps you can take on your own, that may help you overcome an addiction to sugar without having to seek professional help.
Exercise
One of the first steps toward fighting a sugar addiction is to give yourself a healthy alternative to eating. In this case, exercise will (hopefully) become your drug of choice. A healthy exercise routine should include calisthenics and aerobics, as well as a weight training program. Many gyms offer personal training as part of your membership. Be sure to take advantage of this, as it may well save your life. It is also important that you maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet along with your exercise routine.
Diet
Sugar addiction is easier to battle when you make a conscientious effort to maintain a balanced diet as part of your regular routine. Your body has very specific needs when it comes to the vitamins and nutrients necessary to stay healthy. When you do not give your body the nutrition it needs, it tries to get your attention by making you crave something.
All too often, we mistake these cravings as a need for sugar, as opposed to recognizing them for what they truly are - our bodies trying to communicate with us. When you feel the need for sugar, you can combat that craving by eating something rich in citric acid. It has been proven that the properties of citrus fruits actually help to combat addictions of all types; but especially sugar addiction. The glucose, or fruit sugar, combined with citric acid, help to form a defense against those unhealthy cravings.
Consult A Professional
If you have attempted to fight your sugar addiction through diet and exercise, and have been unsuccessful, it may be necessary for you to seek help from a professional. As with any other addiction, counseling from someone trained to deal with unnatural addiction may help you in your fight against sugar addiction. Talk to your family physician, and ask for a referral to a professional counselor to help you with your sugar addiction today.
