Hello! My name is Chris and I am a sugar addict
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I am not even sure where to start to stop eating the stuff. I read articles on it and just get overwhelmed. Sorry just venting and realizing how much I like the white stuff.
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It's pretty simple, either you're trolling, lying or ignorant about your "sugar addiction"-6
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There have been five or six threads in the past week debating whether or not sugar is an addiction. They get quite heated. You might want to check them out if you want some more context for the comments you're getting/going to get. I'm sure the search feature could help you find them.0
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Welcome to MFP Chris. I'll give you some links to some groups that support what you're looking for if you're interested. And you'll be treated respectfully.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/37-primal-paleo-support-group
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
MFP doesn't have a group search function unfortunately. If you join either of these two groups and get on the discussion forum there, you can ask for links to other groups that support sugar free eating and they'll be posted for you.
Thank you
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This is what I found helped diminish my cravings:
- Reducing added sugars in my diet
- Making sure I get enough protein (.8g/kg of body weight)
- Getting enough fiber (minimum 25g/day or 15g per 1000 maintenance calories)
- Always have protein with carbs (never have carbs on their own)
- Eating at regular times
- Vigorous exercise
- Getting RDAs for micronutrients
- Yogurt and brown rice (works for me, may not work for anyone else)
- Getting enough sleep
- Getting enough water
If I'm craving, I try- Waiting 15 minutes
- Having a glass of water
- Telling myself I've waited it out before, I can wait it out again
- Getting active (dancing, doing chores, doing a workout),
- Distraction (talk to family/friend)
- Reminding myself of the benefits of continuing my diet (health, energy, there for my family, etc.)
Good luck
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I'm going to assume this person actually needs help.....
I am 'addicted', for want of a better word, to chocolate. Call it a chocolate habit, call it a psychological craving. Whatever, it's not that important as the effect is the same: I find it really hard to not eat chocolate.
This is what I have found helps: eat plenty of protein. I find this stabilises my blood sugar levels and stops me having sugar crashes. Now, I can eat only 3 pieces of a large bar of chocolate instead of finding the whole bar irresistible and gobbling it all up in one go. Yay for me.0 -
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I also love sugar. For me, the more I eat it, the more I want it. I am learned to control this and you can too. At the suggestion of my doctor, I started out by eating only lean proteins, veggies, yogurt, limited amounts of low GI fruit, etc. for a short time (about a week). It was tough for the first few days, but it became much easier. (The headaches were bad, but tolerable with tylenol!) After that, I concentrated most of my eating on those foods I just listed, but allowed myself a treat or two, if they fit in my calorie goals. I try not to do this everyday, simply because I am the type of person who easily goes overboard with sweets if I am not careful.
For other people, sugar is no big deal....and I guess it is hard for them to understand that it can be a real obstacle to weight loss.
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »
Excellent article.. To the OP if you read anything else read the paragraph about just decreasing to 15% in your daily goal...
Good stuff.. I am going back to it and read it entirely agin..0 -
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »
Excellent article.. To the OP if you read anything else read the paragraph about just decreasing to 15% in your daily goal...
Good stuff.. I am going back to it and read it entirely agin..
I thought it was mostly bogus and completely ignored the more important points of what it takes to become/remain healthy...but MFP believes it's beneficial to pay someone to write it. Have at it. Best of luck in chasing the elusive benefits of focusing on one particular bogeyman food as the root cause of what is simply a calories *from all sources* over-consumption problem.0 -
herrspoons wrote: »Chris, you're not addicted and you don't have to do a ridiculous low calorie diet.
Man up and take some responsibility for yourself.
?????
Always look for threads containing addict, addicted to, addiction, sugar, pizza, caffeine before you post using these words.
The topic will take a life of its own. People are harsh....0 -
Your not addicted, you just need to learn self control.
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OMG what in the world is going on in MFP?
If I may say please ignore some of these really harsh folks that just want to start something...
I am addicted to peanut butter, but I am not trolling, ignorant or lying about eating too much peanut butter...
And who diagnosed your peanut butter addiction and what is the most often prescribed treatment?0 -
I found that when I had a hard time cutting the sugar down in my diet, I would grab some sweeter fruits and vegetables to snack on. I find that apples and berries are the best for myself. Or one thing I love is apple slices with a bit of peanut butter and a couple chocolate chips. Just keep moderation in mind 0
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Wow, such harsh judgements. Chris, please don't let some of the old timers scare you off. They're lack of tact is probably a self-esteem issue. There are good people here who offer good advice and don't just troll the board looking to bully.-2
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »
Excellent article.. To the OP if you read anything else read the paragraph about just decreasing to 15% in your daily goal...
Good stuff.. I am going back to it and read it entirely agin..
I thought it was mostly bogus and completely ignored the more important points of what it takes to become/remain healthy...but MFP believes it's beneficial to pay someone to write it. Have at it. Best of luck in chasing the elusive benefits of focusing on one particular bogeyman food as the root cause of what is simply a calories *from all sources* over-consumption problem.
You know I HAVE TO SAY THIS... AND I'M GOING TO RIGHT NOW...
YOU PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN POSTING THIS STUFF ARE ABSOULTE TROLLS YOUR SELF. YOU ARE IGNORNANT AS WELL AS JUST HORRIBLE PEOPLE..
You have done nothing but mock, humiliate and start controversies not necessary to any one on this thread. I cannot say in the thread what I think about to God awful people!
To the OP, I am sorry there is such horrible people you have to see in MFP!-5 -
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cknowlton2 wrote: »
I too have had enough of this and choose to bow out and support myself or talk to someone who cares that is not MFP.
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Addiction: compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmful—compare habituation
I don't think peanut butter or sugar are actual addictions. Some people who have gone through ACTUAL addictions take offense that the term gets thrown around and attached to things that aren't addictions.
I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone here, just telling you why some people will jump all over the term.0 -
StacyReneO wrote: »Wow, such harsh judgements. Chris, please don't let some of the old timers scare you off. They're lack of tact is probably a self-esteem issue. There are good people here who offer good advice and don't just troll the board looking to bully.
LOVE IT! it's true!!!!!0 -
I'll be the first one to say it:
HI CHRIS! (I'm a part of your circle)0 -
cknowlton2 wrote: »
I too have had enough of this and choose to bow out and support myself or talk to someone who cares that is not MFP.
Don't let them drive you out. You've got a lot of spine. Stick around please.
@newmeadow, I am still around! But I am jumping out of this thread for good. I have read all the comments since my last one and it just does not stop!
@newmeadow I am not a peanut butter addict... I said that and it too got blown way out of proportion...
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StacyReneO wrote: »Wow, such harsh judgements. Chris, please don't let some of the old timers scare you off. They're lack of tact is probably a self-esteem issue. There are good people here who offer good advice and don't just troll the board looking to bully.
I wouldn't say it's a self esteem issue.
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from CAMH
What is addiction?
The word “addiction” is often used to refer to any behaviour that is out of control in some way. People often describe themselves as being addicted to, for example, a TV show or shopping. The word is also used to explain the experience of withdrawal when a substance or behaviour is stopped (e.g., “I must be addicted to coffee: I get a headache when I don’t have my cup in the morning”).
However, experiencing enjoyment or going through withdrawal do not in themselves mean a person has an addiction.
Because the term “addiction” is commonly used in such a vague way, there have been many attempts to define it more clearly. One simple way of describing addiction is the presence of the 4 Cs:
craving
loss of control of amount or frequency of use
compulsion to use
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