Hey there! It's Phyllis Thompson here and I am going to outline for you one of the TOP reasons you might be craving carb-rich, sweet, and salty foods!
I know a lot of us get these cravings from time to time, and there’s something surprising that can be leading to them...
But before I get into it, let me introduce myself if you don’t already know me. I’m Phyllis Thompson from Beastmom Fitness, and I help women fell good naked again.
Ok. So, now on to what can cause cravings for sweet and carb-rich foods, and what you can do about it.
First: the cause … it’s something that affects ALL of us at some point or another.
It’s not getting enough sleep!
When you don’t get enough sleep, your body’s hunger hormones get out of whack, making you feel hungry … AND ALSO making it so that the food that you DO eat doesn’t really satisfy you.
So basically, your hunger hormones have their foot on your appetite’s gas pedal, and your “I’m full” hormones are nowhere near the brake!
This sets you up for a cycle of cravings. And also feeling even MORE tired … and also bloated from eating all that food!
So … what can you do about it?
If you have a rocky night of sleep, make sure you start your day with a healthy, balanced breakfast that includes PROTEIN and FIBER-RICH FOODS.
Both fiber and protein can help fill you up – and stay feeling full for hours.
Here are some ideas:
Oatmeal and eggs … Greek yogurt with berries … Chia pudding with protein powder … or even a smoothie with fruit, a handful of baby spinach, some yogurt, and protein powder!
And also be sure to drink plenty of water. Being even a little dehydrated (1-2%!) can contribute to that overtired feeling.
If you want more breakfast ideas, I’ve got a resource for you, absolutely free. It’s my latest recipe guide, Protein-Packed Breakfasts. It includes recipes and ideas for starting your day off right. You can get it at Beastmomfitness.com/breakfasts and it is completely FREE!
I hope this info helps you stay on-track with your healthy habits the next time you have a restless night of sleep!
Be sure to check out more of my transformation programs at Beastmomfitness.com/programs or my HIIT workouts class schedule at https://strong.zumba.com/en-US/profile/Phyllis_Thompson/2034717. Message me for your first class to be free. I’m here to support your success and help you reach your goals!
Talk to you again soon!
REFERENCE:
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/sleep-and-overeating