Beating sugar addiction (or bad cravings)

salvyhead

I recently upped my protein level significantly - adding more lean meats to my diet and eating way fewer carbs. One of the benefits of this decision (for me) was less hunger and fewer sweet/carb cravings.

The theory, from what I've read, is that protein is timed-release energy and satisfies your need for calories on a long, slow schedule. The problem with carbs is that they're a quick fix of energy and once depleted, they tend to leave you wanting another quick fix.

My experience only, your mileage may vary of course.

Jestinia

I recently upped my protein level significantly - adding more lean meats to my diet and eating way fewer carbs. One of the benefits of this decision (for me) was less hunger and fewer sweet/carb cravings.

The theory, from what I've read, is that protein is timed-release energy and satisfies your need for calories on a long, slow schedule. The problem with carbs is that they're a quick fix of energy and once depleted, they tend to leave you wanting another quick fix.

My experience only, your mileage may vary of course.

I need to add more protein and fat back to my diet, actually. I've been concentrating so hard on the vitamins I let both of those slip. Whoops! Fine for a week or two, definitely not long term.

aldenxnedla

This is great, solid advice - literally training your body and mind to not crave something anymore has been proven time and time again as being the most effective method, because it breeds long-term and sustainable results. Sugar, of any kind, is my biggest weakness (in terms of food), and this is definitely something I'll keep in mind when the time comes. Right now, I'm fairly new to quitting alcohol (a HUGE source of sugar) and just beginning the process of quitting smoking (cigarettes), so I'm trying to do just one thing at a time to ensure, again, sustainable success. Thanks for the reminder and tips! :drinker: