Yesterday I had my second baby shower and it was amazing. The outpouring of love and support for my hubby and I as we embark on this crazy new journey is overwhelming. My shower was filled with lots of goodies and since I haven’t indulged in sweet treats during my pregnancy (I am just not a sweets kind of person), I thought why not. So I had a preggotini and some treats. Even though I started the day with an egg omlette and ended the day with healthy food devoid of sweets and lower in carbs to off set the treats, I woke this morning craving sugar,which I NEVER do. I honestly don’t even like sugary things but I do love fruit. However, your body processes natural sugars differently than added sugars from other sources. When we eat foods that contain a lot of sugar, it releases levels of dopamine in the reward center of the brain. This is how sugar hijacks our brain to make us crave more. However, if you know me and my style of coaching, I am a firm believe in moderation. While I may...
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