1. Cut Added Sugars and Refined Carbs

One of the first changes I made was eliminating added sugars and cutting way back on refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, etc.

Even though these foods don’t necessarily have a lot of fat, they can cause spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels, increase cravings, and lead to overeating. They also provide empty calories without a lot of nutrition.

By removing added sugar sources like soda, candy, baked goods, and condiments with sugar, I instantly made my diet healthier. Limiting refined carbs forced my body to burn fat for fuel instead.

It wasn’t easy at first. I had intense sugar cravings, headaches, and low energy as my body adjusted. But after a couple weeks, I felt amazing with steady energy and no more cravings or blood sugar crashes.