Mission: break a sugar addiction and tame emotional eating

bourbonrose
bourbonrose Posts: 12 Member
edited November 23 in Introduce Yourself
The last half of 2017 was a doozy for me, and does it show! I am throughly addicted to sugar/sweets and found I was relying upon them too much to get through the issues weighing heavily on me. It’s time to build healthy habits, kick sugar to the curb, and find more constructive ways to deal with adversity!

37F 5’2” / SW: 213 / CW: 209 / GW: 120ish
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  • anniekaypants
    anniekaypants Posts: 23 Member
    @Mike1804 are you still eating low glycemic? Has it helped keep the weight off?
  • EmperorBlack
    EmperorBlack Posts: 24 Member
    Added you as a friend if you don’t mind. I’m also an emotional eater and semi sugar addict (though I could also eat crisps forever) I’m not good at losing weight haha and wouldn’t mind watching your new healthier habits
  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
    edited January 2018
    Mike1804 wrote: »
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    Mike1804 wrote: »
    adetrini wrote: »
    Has cutting out sugar helped with weight loss? I have 50 pounds to lose.
    Definitely. About 4 years ago I lost 30lbs by cutting refined sugar, artificial sweeteners and being careful by limiting (but not completely eliminating) my carb choices. Mostly choosing those smart low glycemic fruits and veggies.

    It definitely works


    But you get that the reason you lost weight was because cutting those foods put you in a calorie deficit, not because there's something magical about not eating those foods, right?

    Sure, creating a calorie deficit was the core reason. But Choosing the right foods with the lower glycemic index allowed me to control my impulses. Personally, eating more bland, less sweet foods doesn't trigger my hunger impulses. Perfect example is crystal light. Sugar free, but because it is super sweet I’m craving food shortly thereafter... I can’t deal with that stuff

    Yeah, I just wanted to clarify. This time of year we get so many new people on here who can misunderstand what's being said.

    I too struggle with the sweets. I find that I can eat a little but if I don't stay on top of it I can easily overeat it.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    MelaniefromGA wrote: »
    Love reading what everyone has written. I’m def. a sugar addict! Think I’ve known for a while, but FINALLY decided to say it out loud and share with others. Must admit, not everyone is supportative with my choice to cut out sugary foods. I’m starting with cutting out cake, etc. desserts of all kinds and white potatoes and bread. I also LOVE coffee, gotta tackle that too. Need an overhaul! Hoping y’all can help me stay motivated and teach me how to live this way.

    Whats wrong with potatoes i struggle with sugar but potatoes are the main thing i eat and their wonderful and nutrient dense
  • Mike1804
    Mike1804 Posts: 113 Member
    http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/glycemic-index-and-diabetes.html



  • MelaniefromGA
    MelaniefromGA Posts: 17 Member
    I am staying away from white potatoes for now. I’m eating Sweet potatoes and may add white back at some point. Trying to figure out what’s best for me. We’re all a little different. Or at least I am!
  • MelaniefromGA
    MelaniefromGA Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks for the link, Mike.
    I haven’t figured out how to copy/paste what someone writes and then respond or how to do ... @name
  • EmperorBlack
    EmperorBlack Posts: 24 Member
    bourbonrose wrote: »
    @EmperorBlack I'm trying to find the tricks that help me to stay on track. So far staying hydrated, drinking a variety of teas (black, green, herbal), and meal planning has gotten me through my first week with no cheating. ;) I'm trying to incorporate daily meditation, but that has been MUCH harder to stick to.

    I might try the teas thing. I’ve started the gym too. First session tonight haha. I’m aching just thinking about it. But hoping the happy kick I’ll get from it will stop the bleh upset eating cycle xx keep it up. You can totally do this !
  • EPmomdoc
    EPmomdoc Posts: 27 Member
    We have a candy drawer- I avoided it all week- even donated a whole beautiful box of delicious chocolates that a patient gave me for Christmas and didn’t take a single one out last week
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    EmperorBlack wrote: »
    @MelaniefromGA I’ll support you! Not everyone is happy about me cutting down sugary things. Loads at work keep offering me biscuit and cake lol. Keep strong!

    The easiest way for me to deal with at work stuff was just stop eating between meals.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    I'm not a sugar addict in that I have no issues with fruit (which are as sugar as anything I eat) and can easily overeat other very tasty foods (good cheese, many foods that are a mix of fat and carbs and salt -- naan, oh my goodness!, especially dipped in some curry), but I am definitely a stress and emotional eater and have been needing to refocus on mindfulness and finding other ways to deal with emotions. I tend to find it easiest to overeat/use foods to self-sooth when it's stuff that's highly palatable but not something I'm invested in cooking myself (and I tend to make it healthier when I have the cooking process to separate myself from wanting to eat and eating). So for me what is helpful is focusing on how much I enjoy homemade meals with lots of nutrient dense ingredients and trying new ways to cook them and so on.

    I am taking a break right now from snacky and dessert foods entirely and only eating at meals and no dessert other than fruit. I'll probably have dessert on occasion again once I stop wanting to use it as an excuse to blot out feelings.

    Now you set off my cravings.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    If you ever figure out how to curb emotional eating, please share with the class. Mine is much worse.
  • danilovesgave
    danilovesgave Posts: 2 Member
    hello! I'm pretty new here but sweets are my weakness. I recently watched a video where a girl said that if you hate your diet, it absolutely will make you fail. She makes sure she can have one reese cup a day so she can stick to her goals.
    My goal is to eat healthier and I find I'm staying away from starch and fruits for the time being, with the exception of one 100 calorie pack of something I love per day. I've been doing great so far because if it isn't at home I won't eat it.
  • Mike1804
    Mike1804 Posts: 113 Member
    my best defense against emotional eating is keeping myself busy doing "stuff". About 30 days ago, my company just announced it was merging with a competitor, and right now as I write this, I have no idea if I will have a job in 30 days - and if I do, what it will actually be or where. I keep my mind busy by working out, playing guitar, riding my motorcycle, my bicycle, cleaning, laundry, fitness research, creating workouts to do in the future.... anything except sitting and thinking about my emotional trigger at the moment.
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