Behavior Modification
The long term change I intend to make is to drastically cut my sugar intake by at least 75% of my current consumption. The benefits out-weigh the instant gratification considerably. To begin I have compiled a small list of the current effects that sugar has on me , as well as the potential profits of making the change to lower my intake. I currently drink eight regular sodas on a daily basis. As soon as I pop open my first soda for the day, my brain craves the sugar because my dopamine levels go crazy craving the sugary goodness. A can of regular soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. By cutting back to just 2 sodas’ a day, preferably closer to dinner, I can decrease my caloric intake by …show more content…
Changes always sound better on paper rather than putting them into motion. The benefit to changing my soda consumption that I find the most appealing is cutting my calories. By shaving 900 calories off of my daily consumption would be valuable with weight loss. The biggest fear that strikes me with this change is the sugar crash that will make me feel tired. In time my body will adjust to the change, therefore I will start reducing drinking my calories tomorrow. To begin the reduction phase I have decided on the following 12 day schedule. Beginning tomorrow I will deduct one soda a day for two days and repeat this process by deducting an additional soda every other day until I meet my goal of just 2 sodas a day. Although my husband thinks I am crazy, I know I can do this. In theory the plan I have set sounds fairly simple. I need to stay laser focused on the commitment I have made to myself and stick to the plan. To help me manage my plan I am increasing my water intake, as well as raising the bar with exercising. I believe by the end of 12 days I will have adapted to lowering my liquid calories because I mentally focused on the benefits of all my new found
The long term change I intend to make is to drastically cut my sugar intake by at least 75% of my current consumption. The benefits out-weigh the instant gratification considerably. To begin I have compiled a small list of the current effects that sugar has on me , as well as the potential profits of making the change to lower my intake. I currently drink eight regular sodas on a daily basis. As soon as I pop open my first soda for the day, my brain craves the sugar because my dopamine levels go crazy craving the sugary goodness. A can of regular soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. By cutting back to just 2 sodas’ a day, preferably closer to dinner, I can decrease my caloric intake by …show more content…
Changes always sound better on paper rather than putting them into motion. The benefit to changing my soda consumption that I find the most appealing is cutting my calories. By shaving 900 calories off of my daily consumption would be valuable with weight loss. The biggest fear that strikes me with this change is the sugar crash that will make me feel tired. In time my body will adjust to the change, therefore I will start reducing drinking my calories tomorrow. To begin the reduction phase I have decided on the following 12 day schedule. Beginning tomorrow I will deduct one soda a day for two days and repeat this process by deducting an additional soda every other day until I meet my goal of just 2 sodas a day. Although my husband thinks I am crazy, I know I can do this. In theory the plan I have set sounds fairly simple. I need to stay laser focused on the commitment I have made to myself and stick to the plan. To help me manage my plan I am increasing my water intake, as well as raising the bar with exercising. I believe by the end of 12 days I will have adapted to lowering my liquid calories because I mentally focused on the benefits of all my new found