Why do I get crazy bad cravings after a sugar binge?

EmbeeKay

I totally relate to the original post. And it doesn't have to do with my calorie intake at the time, I could be trying to gain on 2500 or trying to lose on 2000 and it doesn't matter. I have no problem (for the most part) sticking to my calorie goal UNTIL I introduce desserts. If I eat those highly palatable foods, high in sugar and fat, I crave more and more. I wake up the next day craving more. It takes a good workout to reroute my brain at that point. I do think it's a brain issue, those foods trigger pleasure centers and the brain wants more. My theory anyway!

joemac1988

Blood sugar levels. Do some research.

psychod787

amyepdx wrote: »

saraonly9913 wrote: »

Because processed food is scientifically created to make you love it and crave it. Food is made to be super highly palatable.

What is “scientifically” added to plain yogurt, oatmeal, cottage cheese, canned tuna, frozen broccoli, etc? Processed foods all..,

Well... true. Any food like that has been processed in some small part. I can't speak from that posters exact thoughts, but i think most of us who use the word "processed" are speaking of hyperpalitable, highly processed foods that have been created to achieve bliss point.

jgnatca

I also vote for a blood sugar crash. The binge will trigger an insulin response, which tamps down on the sugar available. The low blood sugar triggers a hunger response.