My Fight Against Sugar

[Skyisbluetoday]

That's a good reminder of the sugars! I've tried to not eat as much sugar too, someday's I eat lot's of sugar.Too much of sugar I have to stop myself!     

[almorin]

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!

@PGS28, I just wanted to wish you well on your fight against "sugar" as well as for your diet, exercise and other lifestyle adjustments.  You have inspired me to take a similar stance on "the fight against sugar".  Certainly, our diets and health would be better if we turned back to basics and eating more raw whole foods (ie. fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, sprouts).  As far as fats I have added Omega 3's in the form of FLAXSEEDS and FLAXSEED OIL.  Good Luck ... wish me well ...
      

[sweetlilme777]

keep fighting, you'll get through it

[pattersondebra]

I never had a taste for sweets, always chips and popcorn for me. I am going through the change and cant seem to get enough sweets, I know , wierd.

[batmobile]

it takes 30 days adjusting to stuff like that but you can do it...

[bhiett]

I know going "cold turkey" is difficult, but the first week is the hardest.  Once you get the sugar out of your system, eventually you do not miss it.  Then later, you can add a little at a time back to your diet (if you still want to).

[momoney555]

I completely stopped eating sugar about 2 months ago.  I don't buy it or cook with it, or put it in my tea or coffee.  As a result I have found so many good alternatives that I don't even miss is.  I definitely can live without it.  And I can honestly say that I feel better.

[bobes915]

Excellent!  Keep on fighting your fight.  I have also had to cut it out nearly completely.  I may have been years away from the more negative health effects, but it was definitely making me feel sluggish.

[PGS28]

almorin I've been meaning to get some flaxseeds too, can I get those at walmart? I definitely wish you well, keep us updated!

sweetlilme777 thanks a lot!

pattersondebra I know the feeling!

I never had a taste for sweets, always chips and popcorn for me. I am going through the change and cant seem to get enough sweets, I know , wierd.

[PGS28]

batmobile thanks for the motivation!

bheitt you are so right. I find it easier than ever to turn down something I know has a lot of sugar in it, but I'm still a work in progress.

momoney555 care to share any of those alternatives?

bobes915 congrats!

it takes 30 days adjusting to stuff like that but you can do it...

[am28slone]

Sugar is not good for us, but yet somehow most of us have way to much of it. Heart Disease is on the rise because sugar is bad for the heart, ( according to cardiologists anyway). I guess this might be why so many with Diabetes is getting heart disease as well. I for one wish that soda companies would remove all High fructose syrup from soda. I've got to cut back too.

[squirrelgirl44]

Sugar is definitely one of my weaknesses as well. I could eat sugar all day long. I have learned over the years that I have to have small indulgences every once in a while or I will end up binging.

Horrible cycle, but you are right, it is an addiction.

[Ronnis25]

I used celery get over the craving.  it kinda of helped but still every once in a while I have to have chocolate.  God Bless you prayers coming your way

[PGS28]

am28slone they need to remove high fructose syrup from a lot of foods.  I just saw a Yoplait commercial that said they removed it from their product but I've already switched to Greek.

squirrelgirl44 I think recognizing the problem is a huge step toward fixing it and small indulgences help to not binge.

Ronnis25 I'm not partial to celery but I read that it has good health benefits so I'll get some next time I grocery shop.  What healthy toppings do you use to make it more appetizing?

I used celery get over the craving.  it kinda of helped but still every once in a while I have to have chocolate.  God Bless you prayers coming your way

[Tere2]

I love my sugary treats, too but hardly ever buy them. If they're not here, I won't eat them. I usually get vanilla wafers or graham crackers as snacks. A friend at work made me a 3 layer pumpkin cake for my birthday. I appreciated it and done a lot of sharing and ate too much of it. I sure didn't need all that sugar but it was so good.