Remember our ancestors—the cave dwellers?
Where would we be if they hadn’t discovered fire? Probably toast. Or…not even toast, because toast didn’t exist yet. Either way—not ideal.
The point is: progress only happens when we stop clinging to old habits. Your health works the same way. To grow, you’ve got to try new things and release what’s holding you back—including what you eat and drink.
Ask yourself: Do you feel energized after a meal?
And no, I don’t mean that buzzy, jittery “boost” from sugar or refined carbs like bread, pasta, and pastries. That’s a trap—a quick high, quick crash, and a whole lineup of problems you don’t need.
According to nutrition expert JJ Virgin, too much sugar can lead to cravings, weight gain, fatigue, bloating, poor gut health, and an increased risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Sugar overload can also throw off your hormones—messing with satiety, fueling acne, and wreaking havoc on your mood and sleep.
(So if you’re wondering why you feel blah…hello, sugar.)
Does giving these foods up feel dramatic? Like life might not be worth living without them? Trust me—I get it. But here’s the secret: food actually tastes BETTER once you reset your sweet tooth. Your taste buds wake up again.
Give it 30 days.
That’s all it takes to reset your system. You’ll start feeling changes around day 10, but by day 30 you’ll be thinking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”
I dare you to prove me wrong.
You’ll feel better. Look better. Sleep better. Think clearer. You’ll basically upgrade to the deluxe human version of yourself.
When I first ditched my morning toast…my Friday Mountain Dew…my “pasta counts as a meal, right?” habit—it was tough. Your body craves these things because they give a quick dopamine hit. But once your system resets, you stop needing them just to feel okay.
Same goes for alcohol.
You might think you’re fine, but you have no idea how good you can really feel until your body gets a break. Your body is a powerhouse—it wants to heal. Remove the junk, add the good, and let it do what it was designed to do.
Soon you’ll notice you’re smiling more…snapping less…maybe even letting that person who cut you off in traffic survive the day, lol.
And here’s another truth bomb:
Your body has two main fuel systems—fat burner and sugar burner.
If you snack all day or constantly sip sweet drinks, you’re feeding the sugar-burning system nonstop. Which means…
You never dip into your fat stores. Not even a little.
To activate the fat-burning system, your body needs breaks from food—sweet drinks included. The easiest time to do this? While you sleep. Try finishing your last meal 2–3 hours before bed and waiting 8–12 hours before eating again.
And despite the old saying, breakfast isn’t automatically the most important meal of the day. What is important is listening to your body. Sometimes it needs nourishment…and sometimes it needs a rest.
Refined carbs also spike insulin, which signals your body to store fat. Your muscles and cells can only hold so much. When they’re full, the overflow gets pushed into fat cells—your body’s way of protecting your organs from excess sugar.
As Dr. Jason Fung says:
“When your fridge gets full, you move food to the deep freezer.”
But when you’re hungry…which one do you raid first?
Exactly.
Ready for the next step?
If you’re curious, overwhelmed, or ready for guidance on cutting sugar, balancing insulin, or resetting your body’s fuel system, I’ve got your back.
📩 Email me: janice@wildrootsvitality.com
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