My Fight Against Sugar

[PGS28]

duckFACE I keep hearing about Laughing Cow cheese and Skinny Cow ice cream treats, I gotta check both of those out soon.  Holidays are a challenge for me too- my grandmother makes the absolute best sweet potato and pecan pies! lol

Cuppycake which of these diets have you tried and what's your experience with them? And my interest in becoming a vegetarian is seperate from me wanting to stop eating so much sweets (which I have accomplished). I can only tackle one issue at a time. Studies show that people that don't eat certain types of eat are healthier, which is the OVERALL main goal. I think the pescetarian way to go is for me, I'm still transitioning so IDK yet.

moonangel I can see that happening.  Kinda like people who quit smoking and in return start eating way more food than they should.

jmccaskill & Delphyne Thanks for the input.  Everyone's experiences of course will not be the same, that's why I appreciate as much info as I can get

I've been hearing so much about the keto diet I've decided to start it TODAY.  I've successfully conquered the sugar beast- there are days I go without eating anything sweet at all and it doesn't bother me.  What's ironic is that I fasted yesterday without even having this in mind and that seems to be a requirement of the diet.  Ha!  I'll ease into the diet, I'd be lying if I said I was going to completely change my eating habits to suit this diet.  Even though I think I have the discipline to do that for the first few days I don't want my brain to equate this diet to deprivation so I always transition. 

What foods do those of you on the keto diet eat/stay away from?  Here is my keto plan (tell me if you experienced keto dieters have any suggestions):
Fats- cheese, mayo, & butter- which I already like and was actually worried that I eat too much of. I'd already wrote on my grocery list to replace country crock with i can't believe it's not butter- good idea guys?

Fruits and Veggies- I've been putting off trying avacados again (which is a superfood) but I'll get it now.

Proteins- eggs, fish, and salmon.

snacks- nuts.

I'm already eating these foods! I just have to eat a little more high fat proteins and continue to stay away from the sugar. I also have to pick up some mayo and avacado. Thanks for putting me onto this guys!

THANKS A LOT mill8277, batmobile, & momtobe2012!!

[rainman306]

Keep up the good fight!

[Delphyne]

Couple pieces of info to share.

First from:  http://www.mydiabetes.com/profiles/blogs/neuropathy-or-nerve-damage

I do not have diabetes, but I do have MS and Epilepsy.  The outer coating around my nerve cells have been damaged.  Cutting sugar is one way to fight this.

"Damage to nerve cells is called “neuropathy.” Nerve cells are like insulated wires. When blood sugar is high, the sugar causes damage to the insulation of the nerve. After time, the nerves become unable to send signals through the body the way they should."


And the second is a news article about the Ketogenic diet and epilepsy.  More information about cutting sugar to reduce seizures can be found in research documents and universities.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/05/23/epilepsy-miracle-diet-prevents-seizures-scientists-may-know-why/

[queenofnines]

It's okay to eat sugared items from time to time; the key is to not keep them as STAPLES in your house like most people do. Cookies and ice cream should be special treats that you have to go out of your way to get, not always available!

[PGS28]

Thanks rainman306!

Delphyne I looked at the articles.  That goes to show you how important what we eat is to our health.  Wow.  Applied knowledge really is power.

I agree queenofnines.  When I first started this journey my goal was to eat no sweets but I've learned it's ok to have some here and there and since I haven't been depriving myself I find myself going more and more days in between without eating sweets.  I was in the midst of a HORRIBLE migraine when I created this post.  After I'd come to the realization of where the sudden headaches were coming from I decided to do better.  I've received so much valuable information from the people on this thread and I thank you all deeply. I haven't had a headache, breakout, or even toothache in weeks. I'm still getting the cavities removed/fixed though.

[Cuppycake]

duckFACE I keep hearing about Laughing Cow cheese and Skinny Cow ice cream treats, I gotta check both of those out soon.  Holidays are a challenge for me too- my grandmother makes the absolute best sweet potato and pecan pies! lol

Cuppycake which of these diets have you tried and what's your experience with them? And my interest in becoming a vegetarian is seperate from me wanting to stop eating so much sweets (which I have accomplished). I can only tackle one issue at a time. Studies show that people that don't eat certain types of eat are healthier, which is the OVERALL main goal. I think the pescetarian way to go is for me, I'm still transitioning so IDK yet.

moonangel I can see that happening.  Kinda like people who quit smoking and in return start eating way more food than they should.

jmccaskill & Delphyne Thanks for the input.  Everyone's experiences of course will not be the same, that's why I appreciate as much info as I can get

I've been hearing so much about the keto diet I've decided to start it TODAY.  I've successfully conquered the sugar beast- there are days I go without eating anything sweet at all and it doesn't bother me.  What's ironic is that I fasted yesterday without even having this in mind and that seems to be a requirement of the diet.  Ha!  I'll ease into the diet, I'd be lying if I said I was going to completely change my eating habits to suit this diet.  Even though I think I have the discipline to do that for the first few days I don't want my brain to equate this diet to deprivation so I always transition. 

What foods do those of you on the keto diet eat/stay away from?  Here is my keto plan (tell me if you experienced keto dieters have any suggestions):
Fats- cheese, mayo, & butter- which I already like and was actually worried that I eat too much of. I'd already wrote on my grocery list to replace country crock with i can't believe it's not butter- good idea guys?

Fruits and Veggies- I've been putting off trying avacados again (which is a superfood) but I'll get it now.

Proteins- eggs, fish, and salmon.

snacks- nuts.

I'm already eating these foods! I just have to eat a little more high fat proteins and continue to stay away from the sugar. I also have to pick up some mayo and avacado. Thanks for putting me onto this guys!

THANKS A LOT mill8277, batmobile, & momtobe2012!!

My husband and I are both on Keto. We have been on Keto for almost a year now.

[Cuppycake]

duckFACE I keep hearing about Laughing Cow cheese and Skinny Cow ice cream treats, I gotta check both of those out soon.  Holidays are a challenge for me too- my grandmother makes the absolute best sweet potato and pecan pies! lol

Cuppycake which of these diets have you tried and what's your experience with them? And my interest in becoming a vegetarian is seperate from me wanting to stop eating so much sweets (which I have accomplished). I can only tackle one issue at a time. Studies show that people that don't eat certain types of eat are healthier, which is the OVERALL main goal. I think the pescetarian way to go is for me, I'm still transitioning so IDK yet.

moonangel I can see that happening.  Kinda like people who quit smoking and in return start eating way more food than they should.

jmccaskill & Delphyne Thanks for the input.  Everyone's experiences of course will not be the same, that's why I appreciate as much info as I can get

I've been hearing so much about the keto diet I've decided to start it TODAY.  I've successfully conquered the sugar beast- there are days I go without eating anything sweet at all and it doesn't bother me.  What's ironic is that I fasted yesterday without even having this in mind and that seems to be a requirement of the diet.  Ha!  I'll ease into the diet, I'd be lying if I said I was going to completely change my eating habits to suit this diet.  Even though I think I have the discipline to do that for the first few days I don't want my brain to equate this diet to deprivation so I always transition.  

What foods do those of you on the keto diet eat/stay away from?  Here is my keto plan (tell me if you experienced keto dieters have any suggestions):
Fats- cheese, mayo, & butter- which I already like and was actually worried that I eat too much of. I'd already wrote on my grocery list to replace country crock with i can't believe it's not butter- good idea guys?

Fruits and Veggies- I've been putting off trying avacados again (which is a superfood) but I'll get it now.

Proteins- eggs, fish, and salmon.

snacks- nuts.

I'm already eating these foods! I just have to eat a little more high fat proteins and continue to stay away from the sugar. I also have to pick up some mayo and avacado. Thanks for putting me onto this guys!

THANKS A LOT mill8277, batmobile, & momtobe2012!!

You should add spinach to your list as well. I eat spinach instead of lettuce and have a salad with chicken for my lunch most days.

[champak97]

Sugar addiction is real, and wreaks a lot of havoc on the body. Once in a while, when I am around chips, I eat them, and then cant stop eating them. I buy chips occasionally, and it takes a lot of control, to not eat them, atleast for me.

[PGS28]

Cuppycake I don't like the cooked spinach, but I'll try the dried spinach leaves.  I'm tempted to try them every time I go to Subway. I'll make it a note to ask to sample a leaf when I go back and if it's tolerable I'll buy a bag from Walmart. I hope I can stomach it b/c it's a super food also. I was just so disgusted by the cooked spinach..... but I'll try it anyway. If I can drink grapefruit juice I can do spinach. Blah! The things we do for our health.

champak97 I agree, it does a lot of damage and it's not worth it for temporary satisfaction.  I've been doing great with omitting and substituting sweet foods. Whenever I want chips I try to reach for Sun Chips.  I remember when they first came out.  I loved them then for taste but I love them now as a healthier alternative.

[Delphyne]

duckFACE I keep hearing about Laughing Cow cheese and Skinny Cow ice cream treats, I gotta check both of those out soon.  Holidays are a challenge for me too- my grandmother makes the absolute best sweet potato and pecan pies! lol

Cuppycake which of these diets have you tried and what's your experience with them? And my interest in becoming a vegetarian is seperate from me wanting to stop eating so much sweets (which I have accomplished). I can only tackle one issue at a time. Studies show that people that don't eat certain types of eat are healthier, which is the OVERALL main goal. I think the pescetarian way to go is for me, I'm still transitioning so IDK yet.

moonangel I can see that happening.  Kinda like people who quit smoking and in return start eating way more food than they should.

jmccaskill & Delphyne Thanks for the input.  Everyone's experiences of course will not be the same, that's why I appreciate as much info as I can get

I've been hearing so much about the keto diet I've decided to start it TODAY.  I've successfully conquered the sugar beast- there are days I go without eating anything sweet at all and it doesn't bother me.  What's ironic is that I fasted yesterday without even having this in mind and that seems to be a requirement of the diet.  Ha!  I'll ease into the diet, I'd be lying if I said I was going to completely change my eating habits to suit this diet.  Even though I think I have the discipline to do that for the first few days I don't want my brain to equate this diet to deprivation so I always transition. 

What foods do those of you on the keto diet eat/stay away from?  Here is my keto plan (tell me if you experienced keto dieters have any suggestions):
Fats- cheese, mayo, & butter- which I already like and was actually worried that I eat too much of. I'd already wrote on my grocery list to replace country crock with i can't believe it's not butter- good idea guys?

Fruits and Veggies- I've been putting off trying avacados again (which is a superfood) but I'll get it now.

Proteins- eggs, fish, and salmon.

snacks- nuts.

I'm already eating these foods! I just have to eat a little more high fat proteins and continue to stay away from the sugar. I also have to pick up some mayo and avacado. Thanks for putting me onto this guys!

THANKS A LOT mill8277, batmobile, & momtobe2012!!

My husband and I are both on Keto. We have been on Keto for almost a year now.

@Cuppycake - how are you and your husband liking it?  My husband and I have been doing Keto for about a year now, too.  I am quite happy with the results.

[lguzman1]

That so good! good for you. I wish I could lose some pounds easy like that. Wow that's good. I'm a sugar addict too and I am diabetic. I just have to try harder. 

[rpse1927]

my fight against sugar. im a diebetic and have not used it for 3 years and dont miss it

[natashaspy]

good for you, and good luck!!!!

[PGS28]

lguzman1 you can do it! Don't go all off at once, transition into it by substituting at first. Since you have diabetes we really need you to conquer the sugar

rpse1927 congrats!

natasahaspy thanks a lot!

[mardukblood2009]

In try to avoid sugar too because of tooth decay and putting on weight.