Health
binge eating
it may not be lack of willpower
Could your hormones be the reason why
you are not getting the weight loss results
you want? Here are some reasons why
your hormones may be out of balance and easy
ways to balance those hormones again.
Are you one of the millions of Americans who
just can’t seem to say no to a late-night snack?
Whether you are crave a small snack late night
or find yourself binge eating just before the clock
strikes midnight, you are not alone. While you
are not alone, this devastating problem have
can have a serious effect on your health -- think
diabetes, obesity or depression. Fortunately, there
are steps you can take to put an end to late night
binge eating. With a little effort, you can say put
an end to late night binge eating and likely not
even miss those late-night snacks.
are your hormones
in-check?
If you think those late night cravings and desires
to eat foods you know you should probably avoid
are the result of lack of willpower or a character
flaw, guess again. Stress can sometimes trigger
binge eating, but is not always responsible. In fact,
biology just may be to blame. When you have a
better understanding of why you can’t seem to
put an end to late night binge eating, it is much
easier to control and overcome those cravings.
Chances are the underlying cause of your binge
eating is the result of a hormonal imbalance with
the hormones that regulate your appetite. There
are four specific triggers that lead to binge eating.
Fortunately, you can put an end to late night
binge eating once you learn how to balance these
hormones. These four hormones include:
1. Insulin. Insulin is a very important hormones
that your body produces in order to process the
sugars you consume. When your insulin spikes
and then crashes after consuming processed
foods or junk foods, you become hungry again.
Unfortunately, a healthy meal can also cause you
to become hungry again.
2.Leptin. Leptin is the hormone that lets your
brain know that you are full and that you do not
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