I need f-ing SUGAR!!!!!!!!!

farmers_daughter

It's 1:30, I'm banging my head off of my desk because I'm so tired. I have realized that in my pop I used to drink, I was not addicted to the caffiene, I was hardcore addicted to the sugar. That is what kept me going.

Black tea is not cutting the mustard. Are there any other suggestions to keep me going?

I've gotten up and walked around, I slept pretty good last night. I had a protien laden lunch with some veggies. I grabbed a half of a bagel at the meeting this morning....
It's not just today, when I do this, I sit here and DIE for sugar.... what do you do?

WalkingAlong

I use artificial sweeteners.

If it's the actual sugar you're dying for, any sugar and possibly any carb should do it. Have an apple? If it's not that, then it's just habit and you just think you need it, possibly.

navyrigger46

Uhh, Chocolate?

Rigger

sljohnson1207

Realistically, the only thing that has cut my sugar cravings is going low carb, high fat, moderate protein. It's wonderful to be free of those cravings.

FlowerFairy493

Keep your mind occupied with something else? When I feel that way I download a game to my phone that will challenge my mind. One where I actually have to think.

Sounds basic but keeps my mind off food. I can watch tv or read and still think of food. Those things are too low-impact on my brain.

Branstin

I wouldn't restrict sugar unless for a medical reason. I am not going to get into a pissing contest over sugar but if I want sugar then I damn well will eat some of it.

sonyaluv77

It usually takes me about a week to let go of the sugar cravings. Day before yesterday I was falling asleep at my desk, also while driving, in the middle of the afternoon. I hadn't realized that earlier that day I ate a bunch of marshmallows and I was crashing. Hang in there. I don't have any different suggestions, just that if you stick with it, it will eventually pass. But I feel your pain!

Serah87

Why not have some in moderation?....unless for medical reasons.

RodaRose

Add more fats and oils to your day.

LazSommer

Have sugar.

ruffnstuff

Think about where you are in your monthly cycle. I know that affects things for me sometimes. And here's how to help yourself....if you can fit it in your daily goals, just go get a pop!

GothyFaery

Get yourself a bottle of pure caffiene and a reliable scale that can measure mg. I put 120-150mg of caffiene in my tea and it keeps me going all day, no sugar needed.

climbing_trees

Fruit? I like apples for sweet cravings.

What about diet soda?

brower47

I prefer my sugar to be celibate.

But seriously,
If you want sugar and don't have a medical reason to avoid it, eat the sugar. Just keep it in proportion to the rest of your foods and don't let it nudge out your micros or take up too much room in your macros.

fanceegirl75

Stock up on fruits! See if that helps with your sugar craving. At least that will be from a natural nutrious source.

GiGiBeans

Eat some fruit.

links_slayer

Then have some sugar FFS - it's not gonna kill you.

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likitisplit

If I don't get enough iron or potassium, I get really tired.

Lleldiranne

Fruit - it has the sugar you're craving but also has lots of other nutrients.

There's also nothing wrong with a sugary treat as long as you're meeting your macros and within your calories. Sugar isn't evil. The only reason to be restrictive is if you have a medical reason to (such as diabetes)

FatFreeFrolicking

Eat fruit.

wkwebby

Have you ever had the Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranates? These are awesome and you don't have to go the full 16 pieces at 170 cals. I usually break out 4 and take that as my sweet tooth snack.

LoraF83

I prefer my sugar to be celibate.

But seriously,
If you want sugar and don't have a medical reason to avoid it, eat the sugar. Just keep it in proportion to the rest of your foods and don't let it nudge out your micros or take up too much room in your macros.

Celibate sugar? Where's the fun in that?


But yeah, eat some candy or something. Count it in your calories. You'll be fine.

SezxyStef

Then have some sugar FFS - it's not gonna kill you.

This...drink a coke/pepsi whatever if you want it...holy girl.

seltzermint555

I wouldn't restrict sugar unless for a medical reason. I am not going to get into a pissing contest over sugar but if I want sugar then I damn well will eat some of it.

yes

klkarlen

I personally have one soda per day, at lunch, and it lasts til I leave for the day. No way I would make it through that afternoon slump without it. I work it into my daily plan.

farmers_daughter

Realistically, the only thing that has cut my sugar cravings is going low carb, high fat, moderate protein. It's wonderful to be free of those cravings.

I'm getting there, but it's the getting there that's trying my patience.

knewbill72

Have you tried eating dark chocolate at or above 72% or munch on some berries (blue, black, straw)? With berries you can load up if need be. Low glycemic sugar crave killers those little berries are IMO. Good luck to you!

hill8570

It's 1:30, I'm banging my head off of my desk because I'm so tired. I have realized that in my pop I used to drink, I was not addicted to the caffiene, I was hardcore addicted to the sugar. That is what kept me going.

Black tea is not cutting the mustard. Are there any other suggestions to keep me going?

I've gotten up and walked around, I slept pretty good last night. I had a protien laden lunch with some veggies. I grabbed a half of a bagel at the meeting this morning....
It's not just today, when I do this, I sit here and DIE for sugar.... what do you do?

Nothing wrong with a little sugar with your lunch. The glucose will hit your bloodstream right away, and by the time that starts to wear off the rest of your lunch should be upping your blood sugar.

melduf

A dietician told me once that to get rid of really intense craving, you take a raw spoon of what you are craving. For example, if you are craving sugar, you litterally take a spoon of sugar. It's supposed to kill the craving instantly... I don't remember how she explained it, but it will tell your brain you're into overload and the craving will stop.

I never tried it. But every time I crave sugar or salt, I just picture myself eating that spoonfull and that does the trick!

SunofaBeach14

If you can't fit 1 soda a day into your calories then you need to try harder. I fit a beer or two in. Life sucks without a moderate amount of things we like. Of course, your carbs could be generally too low too. Something to consider.