Junk Food Addiction?

A study at Princeton University determined that,  " 'Food addiction' seems plausible because brain pathways that evolved to respond to natural rewards are also activated by addictive drugs.  Sugar is noteworthy as a substance that releases opioids and dopamine and thus might be expected to have addictive potential,"  (Avena NM, Rada P, Hoebel BG. "Evidence for sugar addiction: behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake." Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2008;32(1):20-39. Epub 2007 May 18.) 

I find that when I steep myself in the CrossFit workouts, my eating naturally improves and eating healthy becomes easier.  Coupled with the ever-important Success Journal and the accountability to your coach help change this.  Bring your Success Journals in this week for accountability.  We have a new set of them for those without.

What are your experiences?  Have you discovered any other tools for altering behavior towards eating? 

Kristi the Pull-up Princess showing a dumbbell who is boss!

Today's Workout

3-3-3-3-3-3-3 Front Squat

Post weights to comments.

Today's Endurance Workout

At least 3 hours before or after Today's Workout, do ONE of the following:

Swim, Bike, Run, or Row

• 5 min on/5 min off
• 4 min on/4 min off
• 3 min on/3 min off
• 2 min on/2 min off
• 1 min on