Need to crack this sugar addiction.....if I could just do that I know I would succeed !

GrammiJano

So I need to crack my sugar addiction. I just end up craving it on a night. I kid myself I buy "Healthy" cereal bars.,but I eat one and the taste of sugar just spiralls me into eating more sugary stuff. I chucked my whole cereal bar stash in the bin today. They liken sugar addiction to stopping smoking and I have seen how hard that can be for ppl. I am gonna try and go cold turkey with it and drink more water. I know if I can break my sugar addiction I will succeed in my weight loss journey.

L1zardQueen

Have you ever had nicotine habit?

GrammiJano

No

GrammiJano

But I saw on t.v that they liken it to it

baibaibaibaby

Have you tried making sweets at home with artificial sweeteners? We've made a few desserts with artificial sweeteners that turned out quite well, including ice cream, chia seed pudding, and chocolate peanut butter bites.

GrammiJano

No I haven't but thank u for the idea -)

NessaR2011

I have had the same issue up until I completely cut out any added sugar or artificial sweeteners. First few days are rough but by day 5 I had more energy than I have had in probably a decade. On top of that I can smell things better than I used to, things taste better and I actually have to remind myself to eat because I stopped craving everything and things I do eat seem to stay with me longer. 40 days later and almost 20 lbs gone. It's been eye opening.

GrammiJano

WOW! Thank u soooo much for ur reply its exactly what I was hoping for. I am going to give it my best shot. Well done to you I am glad that you are feeling all the better for it xx

MichelleSilverleaf

GrammiJano wrote: »

But I saw on t.v that they liken it to it

People on tv say a lot of things. Doesn't make them true.

Making your own sweets is definitely an option, I buy sorbet instead of ice cream. 80cal a serving, can't go wrong with that and for me at least it's a satisfying helping. Halo Top is supposed to be another good option, I've never had it. But if you still can't manage yourself with sweets it may be a good idea to just keep them out and away, and endure the cravings.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

so does that mean you are cutting out fruits,veggies and dairy? or just refined/added sugars?

GrammiJano

No just refind fruit and veggies are important to me.

Orphia

GrammiJano wrote: »

So I need to crack my sugar addiction. I just end up craving it on a night. I kid myself I buy "Healthy" cereal bars.,but I eat one and the taste of sugar just spiralls me into eating more sugary stuff. I chucked my whole cereal bar stash in the bin today. They liken sugar addiction to stopping smoking and I have seen how hard that can be for ppl. I am gonna try and go cold turkey with it and drink more water. I know if I can break my sugar addiction I will succeed in my weight loss journey.

You're in luck. There's no such thing as sugar addiction. Yay! You've succeeded.

To succeed in your weight loss journey, you just need to eat less calories than you burn.

GrammiJano

Well if you go to the NHS there is

Nicky882018

Don't buy anything with added sugar. What is good to do is buy dates and walnut halves. When you feel the urge have a date sandwiched with two walnut halves. It really is delicious and filling. After a while the cravings for refined sugar will be replaced with a repulsive feeling when the thought of it arises. Remember your brain is like computer that you've programmed. You are the one in control and there's a default setting that we're all supposed to be at. You can totally dissolve the neuro reward pathways by weaning off the sugar. All the best, you can do it

Nicky882018

The food industry are liars, they don't care about us they only care about money and they want you as their slave

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=LPxIssabhTc

lemmyhead

Good luck! You'll get a lot of mixed opinions and approaches on here to try for yourself, so keep trying and you'll find the solution that works for you.

BitofaState

If you need motivation try reading Pure, White and Deadly

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-White-Deadly-John-Yudkin/dp/0241965284

or watch Sugar. the bitter truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

If you want to get off the sugar habit you might also want to reduce your fructose consumption through fruits. Focus on fruits that give higher fiber and lower fructose.

Tomatoes and avocados (yes technically fruits!)
Lemons and limes
Cantaloupe melon
Raspberries, blackberries & strawberries
Clementine
Kiwi fruit
Grapefruit

and avoid dried fruits, Mango, Grapes, Watermelon and banana which have higher levels of fructose.

stevencloser

Nicky882018 wrote: »

The food industry are liars, they don't care about us they only care about money and they want you as their slave

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=LPxIssabhTc

Ah, YouTube Videos. The last bastion of truth and science.

GrammiJano

Thank u everyone for ur views, opinions and help. Good luck in ur journeys

snowflake954

OP--I'd just like to caution you that if you can't keep this up long term, you are not a failure. To completely cut out sweets for the rest of your life is very hard to do. If you want to try this, and it helps you feel in control, fine. However in the long term it's best to learn to add in treats now and again, so you don't feel deprived when eating with friends and family. Many people binge on sweets when they can't keep up anymore. The media is full of alot of misinformation. There are many knowlegeable and successful people on the forums, follow along and learn with us.

GrammiJano

Thank u it's just that when I eat say a small sweet or a cereal bar it just seems to make me crave more it's like I have no self control at all. Wish it was different.