My Fight Against Sugar

[FontFanatic]

I am diabetic, and I thought I would have trouble staying away from sugary things.  Sometimes I still splurge, but for the most part, things like donuts have no appeal for me anymore.  They might taste great for a moment, but they make my stomach hurt right after.  I still love ice cream, but CarbSmart ice cream is wonderful and only 4 carbs per scoop.

What diet sodas did you find that contain Stevia - just curious, I am addicted to Diet Dr Pepper and probably will not switch...

[Delphyne]

I am diabetic, and I thought I would have trouble staying away from sugary things.  Sometimes I still splurge, but for the most part, things like donuts have no appeal for me anymore.  They might taste great for a moment, but they make my stomach hurt right after.  I still love ice cream, but CarbSmart ice cream is wonderful and only 4 carbs per scoop.

What diet sodas did you find that contain Stevia - just curious, I am addicted to Diet Dr Pepper and probably will not switch...

Zevia and Blue Sky Soda.


Here are some links.

For Zevia:
http://www.zevia.com/




For Blue Sky:
http://drinkbluesky.com/

[rusgiftsaolcom]

I've drank so many sugary drinks in my younger years that in the last four or five years I just try to limit my intake of sugary drinks.

[kilophkadamas]

Ugh...good luck with that. It seems I cannot live without Pepsi. It even helped me get over my smoking addiction, I just doubled up on the caffeine. 

[stepster23]

I crave sugar and lately I've been eating it far too much.  I now have a couple of cavities and I still eat it. When I was pregnant I had type 2 diabetes but it supposedly went away after my pregnancy so I didn't worry about it.  I'm not having complications now related to diabetes, but my toothache recently spread to my head and caused me to have a headache and that's when I knew I had to do better.

I am declaring a personal war against foods loaded with sugar.  I recently went from 167 to 136 and since March 14 have adopted a healthier lifestyle but I've never been able to control the cravings.  I'm going to treat this addiction as it is- an addiction.  This post will be a reminder of my goal.

To arm myself I:
posted a note on my fridge that says "Sweets Carry:  Tooth decay, Diabetes, Empty calories"
posted this thread to remind myself of my goal
performed research on what causes cravings, how to fight them, and healthy alternatives

Hope this helps someone else, good day FC!

I wish you well on your fight against sugar, because you are going to need it, it's really hard to let go of sugar being that it's practically in everything. And yes that is a great idea to put those little notes up to remind you of how bad to much sugar can be. I myself have not had any health issues , but all of us as human beings do need to watch our sugar intake daily so that we do not have health issues later on down the line. So good luck to you

[Shandara09]

I've been trying to cut sugar out, along with diet sodas.  Trying to find alternatives made with stevia, as well.  I've been trying the Zevia sodas, I didn't like some of them, but Dr. Zevia and lemon lime flavors will be able to help me make the switch.

[Delphyne]

I've been trying to cut sugar out, along with diet sodas.  Trying to find alternatives made with stevia, as well.  I've been trying the Zevia sodas, I didn't like some of them, but Dr. Zevia and lemon lime flavors will be able to help me make the switch.

Some of them are funky.  I really do prefer Blue Sky soda (with stevia) over the Zevia sodas.  Blue Sky is a bit more expensive, but the flavor is not so "wangy". 

I am not most used to Blue Sky and Zevia.  I have noticed that if I drink a regular soda now, it will upset my stomach.

[yen1207]

I'm not a fan of sweet stuff.

[PGS28]

Delphyne The last time someone suggested a documentary for me it ended up being a life changer.  After seeing "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" I got serious about stopping overeating and since then have lost over 30 lbs so I definitely look forward to seeing "The World According to Monsanto". Thanks! I agree that after going without something you can taste the TRUE food better.  That's how I feel when I come off a fast.

almorin Thanks and good luck on your 90 days! What day are you currently on and how's it going?

FontFanatic I keep hearing about alternatives for unhealthy foods (such as Kashki's pizza) and it always excites me to know I don't have to completely give up the foods I love for a healthier lifestyle.

rusgiftsaolcom that's a huge accomplishment, I bet your health thanks you for it!

stepster23 Thanks! I have a reminder on my fridge and after doing research and finding out certain things limiting my sugar is becoming easier.  Since starting this post there have been days I have had absolutely no sugar and that's a big deal for me.  I've come across some amazing people on this forum that have leant me their knowledge and encouragement and as a result I don't have migraines or toothaches anymore.

[jnjmolly]

Good luck with your fight against sugar...I'm sure its hard but you can do it...Try to think of other eating options and makybe try sugar free candy and gum.

[king4cash]

I give you Koodos, for that fight. The only way out is to become a vegetarian, where fruit and vegetable juices will keep you healthy. Good luck.

[bigfoot951]

I have some  eating habits that can be considered weird but some of them work in my favor.  I am not really a fan of sweets and I don't tend to consume much sugar.  It works out for me.

[PGS28]

kilophkadamas It sounds like you gave up one addiction for another.  I've seen people do this. I'd attempt to transfer my addictive habits to something positive like reading or working out.  What have you tried so far to wean yourself off Pepsi (which my ex mother in law is also addicted to)?

jnjmolly Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement! I keep hearing about sugar free candy, I've made a note to look for it when I do my grocery shopping this week.

king4cash I've actually considered becoming a vegetarian.  I think I'll ease into that by first become a pescatarian, which through research I've learned carries the risk of consuming too much mercury in the body so even seafood meat has to be eaten lightly when I get serious about it.  I've weaned myself off fried food completely since starting a healthier lifestyle and that's a big accomplishment for me. I wanna get more of a handle on this sugar goal (I've become a LOT better since starting this forum thanks to everyone's info & encouragement) and then I'll tackle meat, which at this point I don't really eat a lot of anyway.

bigfoot951  What are those weird eating habits?  Inquiring minds would like to know

[kqa]

I don't have weight problems but have a sweet tooth.  I have found that if I omit it from my diet the urge will go away after about 2 weeks.  Eating a Macintosh apple helps the craving.

[vicogden]

Great advice and a great plan... good luck PGS!!!!