Uh, help me with sugar!

lucys1225

I used to eat so many sugary things, mostly candy. Many years ago I went on South Beach Diet which, for the first two weeks, you don't have fruit, grains or pretty much anything with added sugar. It was a rough two weeks for me but after those two weeks were over, I didn't want them anymore. I still don't eat grains; I eat nothing with added sugar; and I limit my fruit to berries every once in a while if I am in the mood. My house is full, and I mean full, of cookies, candy and cakes because my husband and son love their sweets but I do not find them tempting anymore. So, I would try abstaining from all of the above for two weeks and see how you feel then.

wellthenwhat

Rusty740 wrote: »

Here's a good trick I learned from Vitruvian Physique. If you find yourself craving something you know isn't good for you. Go ahead and eat it, but first you've got to fill yourself up with something healthy and filling like brown rice AND you have to wait two hours.

Then...if you still want it...eat it.

oh, that's a good one!

elphie754

mol_cell_mom wrote: »

Watch the documentary Fed Up on Netflix. This really motivated me to quit sugar (even hidden sugars). Also it looks like you have and addiction to carbs not just sugar. Someone about suggested a detox that might be a good idea. Good luck.

No. Do not watch this one sided "documentary" (I don't believe it even deserves to be called that) that is full of pseudoscience and cherry picked facts to make their point.

Christine_72

Riskay123 wrote: »

I am on week 7 of the 8 week I Quit Sugar program and it has worked well for me. I know that some people can handle sugar in moderation but for me, this was a real struggle. I do much better now that I have cut fructose right back in my diet. I cut out all sugar from week two through to the end of week 5 which included all fruit. Week 2-3 were the hardest for me as far as cravings go but if you push through you will get there. I allow myself low fructose whole fruit every day but to be honest, now I only eat a small amount every other day because I don't really want it anymore.

If you really want to cut down on your sugar I would suggest finding a program that you can join and follow. I chose the one I did because it provided full meal plans, helpful resource information all in the one place. They had their own forums where you can ask questions and them be answered by Drs and dietician/nutritionists as well as normal people. This sort of structure really helps me to stay on track and I found chatting with other people that were experiencing the same symptoms as I was really helpful.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Quitting sugar is hard for the first few weeks but after that, I found it pretty easy. I did miss fruit when I couldn't have it but now that I can have it I don't want it.

It's so refreshing so see fruit included in the list. It has always confounded me when i read posts from people quitting sugar, but then say unlimited fruit is fine :huh:

I'm not saying not eating fruit is a good thing, but when someone wants to reduce or quit sugar then I'd imagine fruit would be a no go too.

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arrghmatey1

From your pics you seem to be a fairly healthy looking young lady.
It maybe you just are a sugar addict but in the end it will catch up with you.
Giving up nutrition to get a sugar rush just isn't good policy.

First comes insulin sensitivity followed by insulin resistance.
As time goes by it does damage to your kidneys and other things.

At the end of the day its all about you. It is good that you recognize that you have a problem with sugar.

If you can't control it you will have to give it up or face the consequences later in life and they are large.
You aren't just going to stroll out of this and it will take a very concerted effort on your part.

I am sorry if I sound mean but I am maxed on Metformin and up until mid January I was taking half of the maximum of Glipizied. Trust me you don't want to go there.

Best of Luck.

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FelixTheRanger

I follow a low glycemic diet. There are lists of foods and their glycemic index that can be found on Google. Harvard Medical put out a really great one and all the info about blood sugar levels and how they effect our weight and our bodies to go with it. My doctor suggested this diet when he did my blood work and found out I was pre-diabetic (curse you heredity). I have found that if I eat as if I am diabetic I am taking in an astounding amount less sugar. Keeping blood sugar levels from spiking is key. Cinnamon lowers blood sugar levels as well as many other herbs, spices and foods. As for exercise, resistance and strength training workouts are best. The stair climber is in the same category. These activities ensure that the body keeps burning sugars even after you're done working out. A low sugar diet can be tricky. So many foods we wouldn't expect are filled with sugar. Read up, my friend. Once you have the information you need, it gets a lot easier. Good luck!

Ariliz23

I was a total sugar addict and wound up getting really sick. I tried to quit so many times and could never get it to stick. I could quit eating sugar but was miserable and then would just give up and give in. I finally found a free online program that worked beautifully. It's been about fifteen years and yes, I still like sugar but if I have a couple graham crackers, a fruit popsicle, even blueberries or an orange, it generally satisfies me. Here's the website: http://www.radiantrecovery.com/addicted.htm

wellthenwhat

I have a plan. I'm going to log all my food, and stay under my sugar allowance in mfp. See how that goes, and go from there. I do bodyweight training, as well as a little bit of running, and occasional horseback riding

lemurcat12

Sounds like a good plan.

emailmkuntz

I don't see that anyone mentioned starting with probiotics. I've had an ongoing battle with love of sweets, and a friend turned me to HMF powder. When I start my sugar detox, I did it each time by taking HMF powder every morning and night. It really helps with the good bacteria that doesn't crave the processed sugar!

breannemarie1993

I cut out added sugar awhile ago and when I crave sweets, fruit is so satisfying! Warning: you will be miserable for a few weeks until you've adapted!

dfwesq

lucys1225 wrote: »

I used to eat so many sugary things, mostly candy. Many years ago I went on South Beach Diet which, for the first two weeks, you don't have fruit, grains or pretty much anything with added sugar. It was a rough two weeks for me but after those two weeks were over, I didn't want them anymore. I still don't eat grains; I eat nothing with added sugar; and I limit my fruit to berries every once in a while if I am in the mood. My house is full, and I mean full, of cookies, candy and cakes because my husband and son love their sweets but I do not find them tempting anymore. So, I would try abstaining from all of the above for two weeks and see how you feel then.

Same here. I don't crave sugar, though in I do like some sweets. In addition to fruit, I have a moderate amount of things sweetened with stuff other than sugar.

Btw, can anyone recommend there a good discussion thread on non-sugar sweeteners?