sugar is the devil!!!

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  • decblessings
    decblessings Posts: 113 Member
    I know the kind of responses your post got without really looking. Everything in moderation, etc. Probably jokes about what a crock it is to claim to be addicted to sugar. However, I get where you're coming from. I am recovering from an ED, and in doing so I'm constantly learning what my triggers are. I know there are certain things that I'm just better off avoiding all together at this point. Many sugary things are included in this list. I just don't know how to control myself yet... I can't confidently eat one cookie and know that it's not going to send me down a bad path for the whole day. I try to find healthy alternatives that are still sweet and treat-like. I just started buying Quest bars and really like the Cookies & Creme variety. Peanut butter with fruit is another tasty option that is sweet but has nutrtional value. I also drink protein shakes somewhat frequently. I make them with half a banana and unsweetened almond milk. The taste and texture remind me of a milkshake while still helping me meet my goals for the day and not making me feel the insane amount of guilt the real deal would leave me with.

    I find that certain times of the month I am more prone to craving sweet treats and it's REALLY hard to control at times. I'm not sure if this is at all helpful, because I haven't mastered this whole thing yet myself. But I guess my main piece of advice is to not attempt to cut it all together as that can be a recipe for disaster - but try to find healthier alternatives to your sugar cravings.

    I don't know how serious you are about feeling like you are addicted to sugar, but when you have a disordered mind, it can very much feel like an addiction. Maybe not on a drug-like level, but still overwhelming at times.
  • barbaradilisio
    barbaradilisio Posts: 39
    I know people might not think so, but I do feel like sugar is addicting. It's hard to give it up and I wouldn't recommend eliminating it altogether. There are lots of healthier ways to get something sweet. I always try to keep some fruit in the house. Peanut butter is another good option.

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