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  • Emotional Sugar

  • Understanding Sugar Addiction, Through the Lens of Emotional Regulation
  • By: Brittany Forrester
  • Narrated by: Ashton Haugen
  • Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Emotional Sugar

By: Brittany Forrester
Narrated by: Ashton Haugen
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Summary

From cupcakes to pies to iced coffee drinks, sugar is found in many foods and is almost impossible to avoid. Emotional or psychological dependence on sugary foods and drinks, also known as sugar addiction, is a real cause of concern for health officials in America. Processed foods and refined grains create additional sugar in the body once the body metabolizes the food. Sugar in moderation is not harmful; however, many overdo it. A recent study suggests Americans eat far too much sugar. To be specific, approximately 75 percent of Americans eat excessive amounts of sugar, many of whom could be classified as having a sugar addiction.

Sugar consumption can create a short-term high and a spark of energy in the body. Some studies have suggested sugar is as addictive as cocaine. People often enjoy the dopamine release sugar brings. However, due to the addictive nature of sugar, long-term health effects like obesity and diabetes are a risk of sugar overindulgence. Similar to other compulsions or behavioral addictions, sugar addiction is a special risk for people with low moods, anxiety, and stress.

This book explored sugar use as an addictive process, through the lens of emotional regulation, addressing the research question: What is the lived experience of emotional regulation through sugar addiction?

This study aimed for a greater understanding of the interdependent nature of sugar and emotions. What might a sugar-addicted population express that facilitates recovery and emotional regulation? The lived experience revealed that envy, deprivation, fear of sugar’s control, and lack of support from authority figures contributed to an inability to get enough of comfort foods or to stop overconsumption, and contributed to feelings of guilt, shame, and loss.

©2020 Brittany Forrester (P)2020 Brittany Forrester
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Much better than expected title is unassuming.

The book covered far more than entrepreneurism. an excellent read to figure out productivity and delegation. loved this, will listen again.

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This has been a great addition.

This has been a great addition to my new diet plan. Nice way to get your thoughts on target about healthy eating and exercise.

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Its absolutely amazing audio book.

This book is very important for Emotional Sugar, especially this book is a great guide for the best technique improvement tips and tricks. Thanks a lot author!

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Every chapters are very clearly spoken!

Every chapters are very clearly discussed. Each of the single topics are very clear for me. The speaker very carefully spoken this book. Thanks to author for creation a wonderful book.

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Fully informative and knowledgeable book!

I would recommend this book to everyone, new dieters and experienced dieters that need reinforcement and encouragement. This audio-book is deceptively simple but effective.

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Helps with weight loss and maintaining.

It's a good audio-book for a good value. Helps with weight loss and maintaining where you are.I love these bedtime meditations...they truly help me fall and stay asleep...I have had problems sleeping for years and this is the thing that works for me.

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A great meditation-relaxing and soothing!

The intent is to listen to this repeatedly. It would be helpful if is was broken into another section with shorter meditations that could be done in less time and the longer version be available for those with more time.

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I have listened too many hypnosis books.

I have listened too many hypnosis books. This is the best. I found this to be what I was looking for. It's very relaxing,

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Helps me feel empowered to have better control.

I am enjoying this audible. It is common sense, helps me feel empowered to have better control over eating habits. Would highly recommend!

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Beware fake reviews

Have a look at all the five-star reviews for this book. They are mostly all submitted on one date. They are clearly fake reviews they are just so bland and in authentic. Every review gives every category five stars.

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