Addicted to sugar

Acg67

So you eat zero carb, or just don't know what sugar is?

It is fairly obvious they mean they no longer eat refined sugars.

Oh so they were only addicted to refined sugars? Good thing there is plenty of evidence of that in humans.

Perhaps you can enlighten us if the below is evil refined sucrose from a sugar packet or sucrose from an apple?

Surely the delivery method matters?

I don't know if sugar addiction is real or not but for me personally severely restricting it felt exactly like quitting cigarettes. It's much easier for me to avoid sugar on a daily basis (and eat a low carb diet) so I don't even have to think about it -- if I don't eat it, I don't want it. I save the sugary treats and the like for a once in awhile indulgence/special occasions and then I'm prepared to exert my willpower to resist the cravings I'm almost guaranteed to experience afterwards. So far, so good.

Best wishes figuring out what works for you, OP.

Are you talking about that fruit sugar is usually paired with fiber, thus slowing rise in blood glucose? If so, what say you about frosted mini wheats

Guinivere

:happy: A different perspective:

I stopped eating sugar.

Now I don't crave anything. :happy:

No need to lie to everyone...

I really don't crave all that sugary crap any more - no lies. It's really easy to say no. I used to fantasise about gorging myself on cakes and ice cream and chocolate and puddings. I used to actually hunt for my next sugary hit. For me it is a drug I'd rather not have in my life. I have taken back control of my food which I see as fuel now - I love it!

I don't miss the sugar and everyone who knows me has noticed all the positive side effects that has had in me, less moody, less insomnia, much easier pmt, more money in my pocket, clear skin, more energy........

So you eat zero carb, or just don't know what sugar is?

No dear boy, I don't eat refined sugar, stop being a troll looking for an argument. Be tolerant and understand that for some people eliminating processed sugar JUST WORKS. Yes I eat a little fruit occasionally, but rarely, yes I eat very dark chocolate made with xylitol occasionally for the health benefits of cocoa but I USUALLY choose food like meat, fish, eggs and veggies.

I dont thinj you understand what a troll is.

I thought a troll was someone being provocative just to get a reaction.

Are his comments helpful to the OP? I'm not sure they are, I just offered a different perspective as I have found success controlling binges and craving, my post was supportive and helpful. The man who obviously lives on this forum given he's posted over 9,000 times but who can't be bothered to fill out his diary as an example of a diary that works for him so others might learn from his example. Just because he's got a buff body does not make him an expert particularly on what works for my body or lifestyle.

Guinivere

I have ice cream every day, while meeting my nutritional and calories goals, and have lost 125lbs. You really don't have to be miserable or deprive yourself to lose weight.

I am neither miserable or feel deprived, I am very happy indeed!

Holly_Roman_Empire

:happy: A different perspective:

I stopped eating sugar.

Now I don't crave anything. :happy:

No need to lie to everyone...

I really don't crave all that sugary crap any more - no lies. It's really easy to say no. I used to fantasise about gorging myself on cakes and ice cream and chocolate and puddings. I used to actually hunt for my next sugary hit. For me it is a drug I'd rather not have in my life. I have taken back control of my food which I see as fuel now - I love it!

I don't miss the sugar and everyone who knows me has noticed all the positive side effects that has had in me, less moody, less insomnia, much easier pmt, more money in my pocket, clear skin, more energy........

So you eat zero carb, or just don't know what sugar is?

No dear boy, I don't eat refined sugar, stop being a troll looking for an argument. Be tolerant and understand that for some people eliminating processed sugar JUST WORKS. Yes I eat a little fruit occasionally, but rarely, yes I eat very dark chocolate made with xylitol occasionally for the health benefits of cocoa but I USUALLY choose food like meat, fish, eggs and veggies.

I dont thinj you understand what a troll is.

I thought a troll was someone being provocative just to get a reaction.

Are his comments helpful to the OP? I'm not sure they are, I just offered a different perspective as I have found success controlling binges and craving, my post was supportive and helpful. The man who obviously lives on this forum given he's posted over 9,000 times but who can't be bothered to fill out his diary as an example of a diary that works for him so others might learn from his example. Just because he's got a buff body does not make him an expert particularly on what works for my body or lifestyle.

IN...
Just to say that I'd listen to a guy with a buff body over a kitty picture any day of the week.

kodimoore

IM ALSO TOTALLY ADDICTED TO SUGAR!!! I allow my self 1 skinny cow dessert ONLY AFTER ive been to the gym and done an hour of cardio. its a 100-110 calorie LOW SUGAR..1 gram TREAT for me...or reward.

AlabasterVerve

So you eat zero carb, or just don't know what sugar is?

It is fairly obvious they mean they no longer eat refined sugars.

Oh so they were only addicted to refined sugars? Good thing there is plenty of evidence of that in humans.

Perhaps you can enlighten us if the below is evil refined sucrose from a sugar packet or sucrose from an apple?

Surely the delivery method matters?

I don't know if sugar addiction is real or not but for me personally severely restricting it felt exactly like quitting cigarettes. It's much easier for me to avoid sugar on a daily basis (and eat a low carb diet) so I don't even have to think about it -- if I don't eat it, I don't want it. I save the sugary treats and the like for a once in awhile indulgence/special occasions and then I'm prepared to exert my willpower to resist the cravings I'm almost guaranteed to experience afterwards. So far, so good.

Best wishes figuring out what works for you, OP.

Are you talking about that fruit sugar is usually paired with fiber, thus slowing rise in blood glucose? If so, what say you about frosted mini wheats

That you might as well be eating straight sugar? From my experience there's little difference between the two -- they'd certainly induce sugar cravings. Fruit does as well if I eat enough of it but not to the same degree. Given that, I'd say the way your body breaks down whole foods is different than eating a something with fiber added to it? I don't know.

But what I do know is that people with uncontrollable cravings aren't making that **** up and no matter how many times you come into a thread and belittle or downplay their struggles doesn't change that. Since you know all of the answers why don't you take the time to explain to us what actually is happening if it's not a "sugar addiction"?

Acg67

Just for fun

The plausibility of sugar addiction and its role in obesity and eating disorders. Clinical Nutrition - June 2010 (Vol. 29, Issue 3, Pages 288-303, DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2009.12.001)

http://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(09)00239-8/fulltext

Cindyinpg

I have ice cream every day, while meeting my nutritional and calories goals, and have lost 125lbs. You really don't have to be miserable or deprive yourself to lose weight.

I am neither miserable or feel deprived, I am very happy indeed!

My comment was for the OP, who clearly loves ice cream and is likely to feel deprived if she feels forced to eliminate it.

Guinivere

Just for fun

The plausibility of sugar addiction and its role in obesity and eating disorders. Clinical Nutrition - June 2010 (Vol. 29, Issue 3, Pages 288-303, DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2009.12.001)

http://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(09)00239-8/fulltext

Yeah, I wasn't part of that study, so their findings are irrelevant to me. My physiology is unique to me.

Guinivere

I have ice cream every day, while meeting my nutritional and calories goals, and have lost 125lbs. You really don't have to be miserable or deprive yourself to lose weight.

I am neither miserable or feel deprived, I am very happy indeed!

My comment was for the OP, who clearly loves ice cream and is likely to feel deprived if she feels forced to eliminate it.

I know but the OP might not feel deprived or miserable. I used to love ice cream too!

Cindyinpg

I have ice cream every day, while meeting my nutritional and calories goals, and have lost 125lbs. You really don't have to be miserable or deprive yourself to lose weight.

I am neither miserable or feel deprived, I am very happy indeed!

My comment was for the OP, who clearly loves ice cream and is likely to feel deprived if she feels forced to eliminate it.

I know but the OP might not feel deprived or miserable. I used to love ice cream too!

Yes, or she might, especially in the long term. It's best to find a sustainable plan that you can envision yourself doing forever. In any case, she can choose to have it in moderation, and there is zero reason to eliminate it from her diet, either from a weight loss or a health perspective.