THE DARK SIDE OF SUGAR Module 7

WINS AND LEARNINGS What results have you achieved so far? What is working well for you? What isn’t working well? Did you clean out your pantry? How did planning, purchasing and preparing go this week?

A LIFESTYLE DISEASE Metabolic dysfunction isn’t just one problem… it’s a series of problems. It’s a lifestyle disease… Meaning it’s influenced by your habits and the choices you make. 56

IT’S TRACED BACK TO YOUR MICROBIOME Diets high in sugars and carbs lead to greater populations of microbes that produce toxins. These toxins cause us to use energy inefficiently and store too much of it as fat. Overtime, this leads to poor metabolic function and unwanted excess weight. 56

DON’T WAIT… MEASURE YOUR WAIST 57

HOW DOES INSULIN WORK? Under normal conditions, blood sugar rises after eating and the pancreas secretes insulin. This allows cells to intake the glucose (sugar) for energy. 58

WHAT IF THE BODY CAN’T PROCESS SUGAR IN A HEALTHY WAY? Excess glucose builds up in the bloodstream and is eventually stored as fat. This triggers carbohydrate cravings and fatigue because the cells are starving for fuel! Giving into carbohydrate cravings results in weight gain and the vicious cycle continues. 58

THE NOT-TOO-SWEET EFFECTS OF SUGAR One of the worst offenders to your bacterial harmony is sugar consumption! Limit your intake to: Women: 24 g/day of sugar or 2 tablespoons Men: 36 g/day of sugar or 3 tablespoons 58

THE MYTH OF THE MAGICAL SWEETENERS Studies show that the sweet taste of artificial sweeteners actually enhances appetite! Watch out for: saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K (potassium), and neotame. 59

WHAT DOES YOUR BODY REALLY NEED? 60

DECREASE YOUR CRAVINGS Want a little help beating back cravings? Interested in strengthening your microbiome? Looking for something natural to help you on the path toward your weight loss goal? 61

STIXATED Satisfies cravings between meals Promotes a feeling of fullness Helps you consume fewer calories 61

IN.FORM BERBERINE Key component of your IN.FORM Metabolic Age Support Kit Supports healthy glucose metabolism Supports gut health to combat endotoxins 61

HOMEWORK Read Module 7 Write down three ways you can cut out sugar Measure your waist circumference Record the amount of sugar from everything you eat for a day Watch for any artificial sweeteners on the labels you read 62

EXERCISE TIP: Put on your walking shoes and taken an extra lap or two around the block. 62

The Emotional World of Eating UP NEXT WEEK: The Emotional World of Eating

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!