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b'In our practice, one of the most common complaints we hear is about sugar cravings. \\xa0Carb cravings are not only common but an obvious obstacle to our weight loss goals. \\xa0\\nHow many of you have woken up in the morning and said, today is the day that I am going to eat healthy.' \\xa0You start the day perfect. Breakfast is a good source of protein like eggs with some spinach and onions. Or maybe a smoothie with lots of greens, chia seeds, fruit and healthy protein powder. \\xa0\\nLunch is a salad or yogurt. You drink lots of water because we all know that is healthy for us. \\xa0And then BOOM! 3 pm hits. \\xa0You feel a little tired, and then the carb/sugar cravings kick in. \\xa0You have a little chocolate or a cookie. \\xa0And then you have another and another. \\xa0\\nDinner is protein and veggies and maybe a little carbohydrate like rice. \\xa0You might eat a larger portion for dinner than you should, given the snacking before dinner. \\nYou are not alone when I say after dinner, you still want to snack. \\xa0Full from dinner, you still want to munch on snacks. \\xa0Then this entire cycle repeats itself the next day and the next. You feel like it's groundhog day. Unfortunately, this vicious cycle is about biology and has nothing to do with willpower. \\xa0\\xa0\\nSugar tastes great, but it can be addictive. Like little bursts of dynamite on your tongue and in your brain. But why, when we know it is not good for us, we still indulge? \\xa0When you eat sugar or any processed carbs, it raises dopamine in your brain. \\nRaising dopamine provides an instant feeling of pleasure. \\xa0Dopamine is why people do drugs, gamble, sex addiction, and compulsively shop. \\xa0When you think of dopamine, think of sex, drugs, and food. \\xa0It's not called comfort food for no reason. \\nSugar and refined carbohydrates have a significant impact on the dopamine reward pathway. \\xa0The more you have, the more you want. The best way to stop this vicious cycle is to stop sugar completely. \\xa0That means no sweets, no treats, no refined carbohydrates, no processed food. \\xa0\\nSounds simple, but it is far from easy. Trying to stop eating sugar and carbs can be hard. Again, biology is stronger than willpower. \\xa0\\nThe saving grace is that if you can eliminate sugar and processed foods from your diet for two weeks, it gets easier the third week. \\xa0If you can get to the fourth week without sugar, you are golden! \\nBesides going cold turkey, there are some simple things you can do to help minimize cravings. \\xa0First, we like to use the mineral chromium, which helps to take the edge off cravings. \\xa0Below are a couple of options we have used with our patients. \\xa0\\n\\nChromeMate GTF \\nFNX Zone \\n\\nWith ChromeMate GTF, it supports healthy insulin levels and helps to balance blood sugar. \\xa0The target dosage to curb sugar cravings is at least 1,200 mcg daily. \\xa0With FNX Zone, it also helps to gently curb appetite and minimize cravings, making the evenings easier to handle.\\nPlease let us know if you are struggling with appetite or craving issues. \\xa0Feel free to send us an email at help@progressyourhealth.com. \\xa0You can also access our Content Library for more healthy resources.\\nThe post'