- Theme for the Day:
- Cravings
- Affirmations for the Day:
- I create the life I desire with my good feelings.
- Intro:
- 18:12
- Independent – Interdependent (ask for help when you need it) – Codependent
- Wherever we go, there we are. There is no “the grass is greener place”. You take “You” wherever you go. The answers are all within yourself.
- Leptin – The satiety hormone:
- 23:50
- Hormone released from fat cells.
- Mediator of long-term regulation of energy balance.
- Helps the body maintain its weight.
- Suppresses food intake
- Induces weight loss.
- With obesity, leptin is increased.
- Sometimes called the “satiety” hormone.
- Helps inhibit hunger and helps with energy balance.
- Informs the hypothalamus of the states of fat stores.
- Ghrelin – The hunger hormone:
- 25:00
- “Hunger” hormone.
- Stimulates appetite.
- Promotes fat storage.
- Fast acting hormone.
- Released mainly by the stomach.
- Meal initiation.
- The Leptin / Ghrelin / Cortisol Connection:
- 26:15
- Chronic stress
- Cortisol levels
- Insulin levels
- HOMA-IR score – calculated by your fasting insulin and glucose levels. It gives you your insulin level resistance.
- Cortisol Assessment – Part A:
- 26:50
- Weight gain, especially around the middle?
- A feeling you’re constantly racing from one task to the next?
- Feeling wired yet tired?
- Muscle weakness?
- A struggle calming down before bedtime, or a second wind that keeps you up late?
- Difficulty falling asleep or disrupted sleep?
- A feeling of anxiety or nervousness – can’t stop worrying about things beyond your control?
- 27:30
- A quickness to feel anger or rage – frequent screaming or yelling?
- Memory lapses or feeling distracted – especially under stress – fuzzy brain?
- Sugar cravings – you needs something sweet after each meal?
- Skin conditions such as eczema or thin skin?
- Lowered thyroid function?
- Insulin Assessment – Part H:
- 27:35
- Clammy skin
- Fatigue
- Foggy thinking
- Heart palpitations
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Light headedness
- Loose bowel movements
- Panic attacks
- Sugar cravings
- Acne
- Ankle swelling
- Burning feet
- Constipation
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Fuzzy brain
- Infertility
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- The foods I crave the most are: sweets, salty, sour
- My biggest challenge is: sweets
- Cravings: Yes or No?
- 30:25
- My cravings are worse in the afternoons/evenings? N (09/24/21)
- low serotonin (inhibitory neurotransmitter), obsessive thoughts, worrying, insomnia
- I crave for stimulation from sugar, chocolate, caffeine? Y (09/24/21)
- low catecholemines (CATS), low dopamine
- I crave carbs, alcohol, or drugs for relaxation? N (09/24/21)
- low GABA – inhibitory neurotransmitter
- I crave comfort, reward of numbing treats? N (09/24/21)
- low endorphins
- I crave sugar, starch or alcohol to balance my blood sugar? N (09/24/21)
- low blood sugar levels
- Cravings are a sign that your brain chemistry needs support.
- Robin’s top 11 tips for eliminating cravings:
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- Eat for hormone balance – Day 2
- Eliminate foods you LOVE (too much).
- Get enough unmedicated sleep – Day 6
- Build oxytocin – Day 2 & Pleasure day.
- Reduce stress (top 10 hormone dealbreakers!) – Every day!
- Practice gratitude
- Heal your digestion – Day 13 (If you have Candida overgrowth, then you will be constantly craving sugar).
- Eliminate alcohol and caffeine
- Move your body – Day 3 (When you move your body, your cravings will go away).
- Nutrients – Day 12 (Nutrients can help with cravings so much).
- Calm, Soothe and Restore – Day 7
- 41:00 continue.
