Desperate sugar addict

Pamcunningham1

I’m 63 and have been struggling with my weight since my teens. I lost 98 pounds about 5 years ago, but have gained back 50 pounds because I can’t get my sugar addiction under control. My new clothes that I bought don’t fit anymore, and my closet is full of clothes I can’t wear. I have arthritis in my knees and the more I gain the more they hurt. I’m so disgusted with myself, but that still doesn’t stop me. Anyone else struggle this much with sweets?

LyndaBSS

I used to eat gumdrops all the time. When I realized that I wanted to be healthier, I just stopped buying them. Now, I pass the candy aisle in the grocery store and don't even consider walking down it.

luke7721

really identify with the life long, perennial struggle. I yo yo up & down but at the max at the moment. trying to get going again!

JRsLateInLifeMom

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10747166/women-ages-50-for-june-2019#latest

Yeah same boat so switching to 100calories under ice creams to zero calories barbque sauces. Always going to fight sugar cravings so getting healthier alternatives to brands.

DiscusTank5

I do! Friend me if you'd like. I had a nearly 3000 calorie day last week at the end of my vacation. When I tallied my food diary for the day, I realized I'd eaten 1000 calories of real food and 1900 calories of junk. It was a tough reality check after losing nearly 30 pounds since Oct. (though I've plateaued for the last 2 months). I'm finding that adding foods before I eat them helps me not to go haywire.