Inspirational reading

I'm currently reading (amongst other things) an interesting book called 'Why do you overeat? When all you want is to be slim' by Zoe Harcombe.

To date I'm only up to page 24 but thought I should share the following wisdom....hopefully I'm not breaking any copyright laws, but here goes.....from the section regarding Blood Gluscose Levels - When your blood glucose level drops below approximately 65mg per 100cc of blood, your cravings for food will be huge as your body is litrally in danger mode. Your blood glucose has dropped to a level which is detrimental to your health and your body will try to do anything to get you to eat to raise your blood glucose level back to normal. If you have a banana or a similar whole carbohydrate you have a good chance of stabilising your blood glucose level. However, if you reach for another confectionery bar you will start the cycle all over again.

This is why once you start eating sweet foods (sweets, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, cakes etc) you can't stop. It is so much easier not to have chocolate at all than it is to eat a limited amount - this really is like asking an alcoholic to have one drink and no more!

This is also why you may find it easier to eat nothing, rather than to try to eat a small amount. When you 'starve' (don't eat) your blood glucose level is low at least it is stable. Hence, cravings are actually easier to control when you eat nothing!