Sugar is NOT My friend

estherdragonbat

Sugar's not in the fat-free yogurt I buy, though. (Norman's fat-free double-protein)

livingleanlivingclean

SuzMar17 wrote: »

dani_1977 wrote: »

Wow... I'm always so surprised at the back and forth on this website. Can't we all just agree, to understand that NOT one of us are the same. What works you may not work for all.

Some people are addicted to alcohol. Some are not, and can drink in moderation......some can't .

I find sugar to be extremely addictive. So, I myself can not practice "every thing moderation" when it comes to sweet/sugary items. I get my sugar from natural sources, fruits,veggies, whole grains, agave & raw honey.

I am 50 days almost days in and I have no real cravings. When previously it was daily!!! I will say I did this before, but what I didn't change was white bread and pasta. I have pretty much removed it from my diet, this time around. I can completely tell that this has assisted majorly in helping lower my cravings for sugar even around my T.O.M. !!!

To each, his own.

I also know plenty of folks who practice " everything in moderation". Fitting the sweet treats in to their daily caloric allowance, it works for them.

Find what works for you. But if fitting sugar in your daily allowance doesn't work out. Give it two weeks to detox ( eliminating sugary treats for 2 weeks) and see how you feel.

Exactly what she said!!! Yes, everyone is very different and I can say I am or had sugar addiction....not meaning I need to eat Twinkies, candy cars, soda....SUGAR is in every food, it's amazing how much sugar is loaded in something like yogurt that even is low fat, low calorie. Once I really cut those sugars in the beginning I get headaches, feel tired so that is what I refer to as sugar being addictive. So, you just have to be mindful and this app will help. In the beginning is very hard but then it will be easier....

Low fat natural yoghurt is not loaded with sugar. It has slightly more lactose (sugar) than full fat, because it has less fat.

You likely get headaches because when you reduce sugar, you're reducing carbs. Your body will drop water, and your electrolyte balance would be out.

WinoGelato

dani_1977 wrote: »

Wow... I'm always so surprised at the back and forth on this website. Can't we all just agree, to understand that NOT one of us are the same. What works you may not work for all.

Some people are addicted to alcohol. Some are not, and can drink in moderation......some can't .

I find sugar to be extremely addictive. So, I myself can not practice "every thing moderation" when it comes to sweet/sugary items. I get my sugar from natural sources, fruits,veggies, whole grains, agave & raw honey.

I am 50 days almost days in and I have no real cravings. When previously it was daily!!! I will say I did this before, but what I didn't change was white bread and pasta. I have pretty much removed it from my diet, this time around. I can completely tell that this has assisted majorly in helping lower my cravings for sugar even around my T.O.M. !!!

To each, his own.

I also know plenty of folks who practice " everything in moderation". Fitting the sweet treats in to their daily caloric allowance, it works for them.

Find what works for you. But if fitting sugar in your daily allowance doesn't work out. Give it two weeks to detox ( eliminating sugary treats for 2 weeks) and see how you feel.

Your body doesn't know the difference in the sugar from natural sources and the added sugar that you claim are so addictive. Biochemically the body processes them via the same pathways so if refined sugar is addictive, the sugars in fruits, veggies, honey, etc are also addictive.

Do some people have difficulty moderating certain foods? Sure. Food is tasty and often has an emotional/behavioral component to it as well. But understanding the science and that this isn't an addiction, it is something that if you choose to moderate you can, is powerful information for many people...

sanjay5674

[/quote]Your body doesn't know the difference in the sugar from natural sources and the added sugar that you claim are so addictive. Biochemically the body processes them via the same pathways so if refined sugar is addictive, the sugars in fruits, veggies, honey, etc are also.[/quote]


I'm not sure this is entirely true. Refined sugar is metabolized immediately by the body and raises blood sugar and insulin levels.

Sugar in fruits comes with the benefit of fiber, which both slows down the way the sugar is metabolized and creates a feeling of fullness that isn't present with refined sugar.

Those who have hypoglycemic reactions aren't advised to eat a small apple (15 grams of sugar) because it metabolizes too slowly to bring the blood sugar up quickly. Rather, they are advised to eat a fast acting carbohydrate that contains 15 grams of sugar, like glucose tablets, fruit juice, hard candies, or regular soda.

Whether or not sugar is addictive is debatable. My feeling is that it is habit forming. Eat a candy bar, your blood sugar rises significantly, which leads to a rapid dro, which leads to a bigger craving for sugar. It becomes a vicious cycle.

By eating a well balanced diet with limited refined sugar and plenty of protein and fiber keeps the blood sugar stable.

CynthiasChoice

ccrdragon wrote: »

Billiejo77 wrote: »

Sugar is in fact very addictive, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23719144, i always find myself wanting/needing it, the only thing i've found that helps me is self control, it's a mind/craving thing, good luck to you fannydavis21

The summary from the article you linked to:

;SUMMARY:
The biological robustness in the neural substrates of sugar and sweet reward may be sufficient to explain why many people can have difficultly to control the consumption of foods high in sugar when continuously exposed to them.

This does not say that sugar is addictive - it says that people may have a hard time controlling themselves.

Thanks for posting this - since I was too lazy to read the study!

Some people really do have a very hard time controlling themselves when they are continuously exposed to foods high in sugar. Including me. Those of us who are affected like this are not morally inferior, stupid or crazy. There's a biological component to this related to insulin and other hormones - possibly discussed in the study listed above. (I'll get to it!)

I haven't yet learned how to moderate, though I hope one day I will. If I eat a high sugar treat, all I can think of for days afterwards is eating another high sugar treat. The cravings can come once every half hour throughout the day, and it's exhausting to keep saying "No!" These cravings are intense, and it's difficult to turn them off.

The only thing that turns them off for me is abstinence. If I can get through 3 - 4 days without added sugar or flour, I notice a drastic change in my thoughts and impulses. Life becomes much more peaceful and I feel in control. I've finally realized that's more important to me than a donut.

sytchequeen

yeah, well, there's physical addiction and psychological addiction. Because a substance is not addictive per se does not mean a person wont develop a psychological response to it.