When blood sugar drops...the brain doesn't function very well...this is when cravings, irritability, lack of focus, and mood swings set in.

As blood sugar drops you begin to burn calories from carbohydrates and lean muscle - NOT stored body fat.

Blood sugar imbalances lead to hormonal and chemical imbalances associated with adrenal fatigue.

Check all that apply...
 

      Crave sweets/coffee in mid-morning/afternoon   

      Hungry between meals

      Mid-morning and/or afternoon slumps

      Irritable before meals or if meals are delayed

      Get shaky or light-headed if meals delayed

      Fatigue that eating relieves

      Awaken a few hours after sleep, hard to get back to sleep

      Excessive appetite

      Problems with low blood sugar or hypoglycemia

      Afternoon headaches

      Skip meals

      Problems with memory, concentration and focus

      Eat sweets, refined foods and fast foods

      Family history of diabetes

      Excessive urination, excessive thirst

      Fasting serum or plasma glucose greater than 140 mg/dl

      Overweight by 40 or more pounds

Results...  If you checked:

1 – 2               Blood sugar issues are NOT a major factor and you are doing a

good job of keeping your blood sugar stable.
 

3 – 8               Occasional blood sugar issues may be affecting your energy, ability to lose weight,, cravings, etc.  You are probably NOT burning fats for energy and instead are burning carbohydrates and proteins…blood sugar issues need to be addressed.
 

9 plus             Blood sugar problems are a definite problem and need to be addressed.  You are probably NOT burning calories from stored body fat.  Blood sugar imbalances will further fatigue and exhaust your adrenal glands, and are associated with fatigue, inability to lose weight, cravings, high blood pressure, mood, etc.