Challenged by not making progress?
Tripped up by cravings?
Intermittent Fasting (TRE) should give you the jump start you need!
What happens: Just before awakening (around 4am), the body secretes higher levels of Growth Hormone, cortisol, glucagon and adrenalin. Together, these are called the counter-regulatory hormones. That is, they counter the blood sugar lowering effects of insulin, meaning that they raise blood sugars. The nocturnal surge of growth hormone is considered the primary cause of the DP. These normal circadian hormonal increases prepare our bodies for the day ahead.
Think about it this way. Your body has the ability to store food energy as sugar (glycogen) and fat. When you eat, you store food energy. As you sleep (fasting), your body needs to release this stored energy.
Solution? Simple. Either don’t put any sugar in (LCHF) or burn it off (Fasting). Even better? LCHF + IF.
Science: https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/dawn-phenomenon-t2d-8/
Getting in some more fermented foods like sauerkraut. Boiled carrots in liquid smoke and Braggs aminos. A little vegan junk... chips.... and an apple. Yum!
