Sugar is the devil!

Christine_72

Carlos_421 wrote: »

rsenor wrote: »

Carlos_421 wrote: »

charcharodoncarcharia wrote: »

Sugar addiction is not a thing.

eh, refined sugar has highly physical addictive qualities..brain responds same way it does to heroin, cocaine, alcohol. Its classified by DSM. I'd say it qualifies.

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/addiction-sugar-acts-like-drug-in-the-brain-and-could-lead-to-addiction-091813

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/sugar-addictive-cocaine-heroin-studies-suggest-article-1.356819

...ad infinitum

Your quote is goofed up.
I'm the one who said "Sugar addiction is not a thing."

I did look twice at that lol I thought you'd changed your tune for a nano second there

MissusMoon

thorsmom01 wrote: »

Rocknut53 wrote: »

No, not having self control is the devil, not sugar and hopefully not your husband.

This 100%

There's no reason to fear any tasty foods after you've learned moderation and portion control. Those things take time to learn but are useful tools for longterm success. Imagine life without ever enjoying a cookie or ice cream or whatever favorite treat again ? How long would that last realistically ? Instead I learned how to enjoy the foods I love while still remaining within my calories /macros. No food is off limits for me because I realized how important it was to learn moderation instead of deprivation . I have been maintaining my goal weight for years while still enjoying the foods I love. At first I thought I had to give all the tasty foods up in order to lose weight. I tortured myself and it lead me to want those foods even more because I was depriving myself of them.now I have no fear because I learned all the necessary tools for success!

Such a great and important post!

stevencloser

rsenor wrote: »

eh, refined sugar has highly physical addictive qualities..brain responds same way it does to heroin, cocaine, alcohol. Its classified by DSM. I'd say it qualifies.

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/addiction-sugar-acts-like-drug-in-the-brain-and-could-lead-to-addiction-091813

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/sugar-addictive-cocaine-heroin-studies-suggest-article-1.356819

...ad infinitum

Here's the table of contents for the DSM classifications.
https://www.psychiatry.org/File Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/DSM/APA_DSM-5-Contents.pdf

Can you show me where sugar is?

choppie70

I am a candy junkie. Grew up next to a penny candy store, had at least one candy bar every day and dessert after dinner. That is how I got to 227 lbs! Well, one reason why! I have a stash of candy (Mmmm.. Hot Tamales) in my desk drawer at work and we have a chocolate tin in the main office.

I don't believe it is an addiction. It is more of a habit.

I have lost 45 lbs and I have been able to cut out how much sugar I have. I do not avoid it, I still have it in my house. I am able to have a piece now and then and enjoy it without over indulging.

I am very OCD and I tend to perseverate on things a lot. I also have ADD which impacts my impulse control. I am able to be around sugar and sweets without having them. I have also worked hard to be able to fit them into my calorie goal. I had 2 Munchkin donut holes at work yesterday and made sure I walked during my lunch break.

Learning how to fit the foods I like into my calorie goal is what has helped me finally stick with a weight loss regime. In the past when I have held a food off limits I would cave in and then fail. Learning how to fit all foods in has helped me feel like I am not deprived and I don't feel like I am restricting.

paulgads82

Sugar is wonderful and vital. Without it I get depressed. I've just replaced most of the added or refined sugar I used to eat with fruit. I'm still losing weight because I eat the right amount of calories. I need sugar. We all need sugar.

ReaderGirl3

cbelc2 wrote: »

I stopped regularly eating added sugars when someone said Dr. Robert Lustig. He's a pediatric endocrinologist who is truly anti-sugar. I watched a lecture he did on YouTube. Honestly, when I eat sugar, I crave sugar. When I don't eat it, I don't miss it. Have a sit down with your husband and a frank discussion.

It's funny how two people can watch the same thing and come to two totally different conclusions. I've actually watched his lectures a few times, I've also read several books by other 'experts' who claim sugar is horrible for you. But none of them could actually prove to me that sugar is legitimately a concern, when it's part of a varied and balanced diet. I already have a great system of checks n balances in place, because I stay within a specific calorie range for my goals. There's no need to add other arbitrary rules and restrictions.

I'm also someone who's lost over 50lbs and have improved all my health markers, including getting a high glucose number stabilized into the 80s, all while eating sugar. Demonizing sugar is the current fad in the dieting industry, but soon the 'experts' will run that one dry and will move onto something else

paulgads82

The experts are often not experts. Just people on YouTube or people with quack qualifications.

Wicked_Seraph

charcharodoncarcharia wrote: »

I just really want to reach a goal I have never seen. Trying to focus on clean eating is hard. I have this theory. Out of site out of mind. Until the husband brings it through the door lol

Sugar is no more or less evil than you chose to let it be.

I mean no ill will in saying so, but I can't stand this trend of saying sugar is ~evil. I would feel horribly deprived if I was never allowed to have sugar again! Fruit, candy, ice cream, breads... these are great things that should be enjoyed... in moderation. Sugar isn't the culprit, but improper portion control and moderation.