by C. Pedersen
As everyone knows, changing your diet is difficult. Food choices are like deeply ingrained habits and it takes time and effort to change- I know this only too well because I have been cleaning up my own diet for about 10 years now. Whenever I hear of a weight loss motivation technique I like to try it and share it in the hope that it can provide some benefit.
If you’re about to embark on a radical diet change and you’re about to ditch refined carbohydrates (white pasta, rice, white bread etc) as well as extra sugars (chocolate, candies, cakes, pastries etc) then you’re facing a doubly hard challenge.
Not only will you have mental withdrawal from these foods (“withdrawal” often times is accurate as we can get addicted to certain foods) but there are physical effects also.
In the long term these changes are incredibly beneficial (e.g. steady blood sugar levels and your insulin response) but in the short term it may make you feel worse.
For that reason some people take a serotonin supplement to help them though the tough times at the start.
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a precursor of serotonin (the body can make serotonin from it) and is a naturally-occurring amino acid. It is marketed in various countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant and sleep aid.
As with any supplement you should research it fully before taking it.
Radically improving your diet and health can be made easier with the help of tips and tricks, however not all tips work for everyone because the process of change is as unique as you are. This is why it’s great to try out different methods and find the methods that work for you.
