1. THE DARK SIDE OF SUGAR
Module 7

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. DON’T WAIT… MEASURE YOUR WAIST57

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. WHAT DOES YOUR BODY REALLY NEED?60

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

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

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

17. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!