Thanks! It took many years to build up to this. It’s dialed in pretty well now to maintain strength, fitness, and weight. Sugar is very difficult to cut back on but I tell you once you change your gut microbiome you won’t crave it nearly as bad. Sugar causes so much inflammation in the body. It’s incredible how much better you feel when you limit it.
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I am fairly happy with my fitness routine, though it is nowhere near what you are doing, so sugar will be my next big challenge, I think that is where my biggest health gains can be made. I eat fairly healthy with the exception of sugar, we always have every kind of amazing desert you can think of, so temptation is great...
That's awesome! As long as you're happy with your fitness level that's what's important. Once you start to scale back on refined sugars the insulin spikes/drops and dopamine release will become less severe and it'll get much easier. I incorporated a few squares of dark chocolate every day and that really helps satisfy the cravings—fresh fruit is helpful too. After a while you'll notice desserts you used to crave will be revoltingly sweet. Swapping out sugar for healthy fats is helpful too - avocado, full fat grass-fed dairy, MCT oil coffee creamers.