Giving up sugar and white flour forever.

Kghaines

Is there anyone who has done it? It is not as extreme as going vegan, but I wonder if white flour and white sugar-free is a thing. Does anyone have tips on how to give it up?

_Zardoz_

As a vegan for 15 years on the most un extreme diet I can think of words almost fail me and I'm probably going to regret replying too this. My question is what's wrong with white flour and sugar which can be a part of any blanced diet

neanderthin

Well there's quite a few companies and people that have made a lot of money marketing such a concept. Personally I'm making braised rabbit with home made parpadelle and focaccia.........really like the time spent making this bread......the double rise and using tomatoes and herbs from my garden and roasting some garlic from a neighbour........can't for the life of me see where this will shorten my time on this planet.

sassyjae21

Naw

_BearNecessities_

My question is what's wrong with white flour and sugar which can be a part of any blanced diet

That's my question too. OP, there is no reason to give that stuff up. Plus, I seriously doubt that ANYONE could sustain that kind of restriction long term.

vegkitten

Vegan is extreme? Man, giving up sugar would be extreme at least for me personally. And white flour. Mmmm.

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SerendipitySkye

I did it.....It was the best decision I ever made with regard to food. I cannot believe the changes it has made in my life. I lost weight and a host of other health issues have disappeared. Not sure it will work for everyone (although I like to think it would). I can only speak for myself. I am never going back to it.

JustAnotherGirlSuzanne

I think you'll find that going white sugar and white flour free is probably as extreme as they come.

_Waffle_

Is there anyone who has done it? It is not as extreme as going vegan, but I wonder if white flour and white sugar-free is a thing. Does anyone have tips on how to give it up?

Once you go white, nothing else is right.

skullshank

how can you know if youve done something forever?





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Ethereal_Whisper

Veganism is EASY compared to giving up white flour and sugar.

why would you want to do that? It's possible to be healthy and eat these(moderation moderation moderation)

I've lost 48 pounds and i eat "junk" all the time

hell with dinner i had 3 large biscuits and a pumpkin pie brownie lol

persistentsoul

I have had no problems giving them up. I just avoid ready made stuff mostly. I feel better for it . My main benefits have been food cravings gone and rarely get hungry between meals now.

camillekluge

I think you should try and De-Tox your body of both for awhile to see if there are any health benefits.

neanderthin

Kinda ironic that vegans find this to be very extreme......I found that interesting. carry on. :happy:

earlnabby

I think you should try and De-Tox your body of both for awhile to see if there are any health benefits.

How can you de-tox from something that is not toxic in the first place?

waterwing

Check out Sarah Wilson's "I Quit Sugar"... She has an 8 week program that eases you into giving up that stuff. The book makes it really simple and fairly painless. Plus she has lots of pretty pictures
I've been cutting it out for a while and while it was hard at first--- I'm starting to feel amazing!

One of her first tips is to not label it as giving it up FOREVER. Just a day at a time and see how it goes... so much of it is mental.

skullshank

are you going to continue to eat brown sugar?

neanderthin

I think you should try and De-Tox your body of both for awhile to see if there are any health benefits.

How can you de-tox from something that is not toxic in the first place?

Detox is generally meant as a weaning period, at least that's how <i've been interpreting it for the most part unless of course the mention of chemicals come up, then all bets are off.

Galatea_Stone

Is this anything like saying "I'm never drinking again" after a night of binge drinking?

OP, I decided that the wisest decision was to use moderation. A little here and a little there. But to not give it up entirely.

It's is difficult. Sugar is naturally occurring in everything. If you eat whole grains, you're eating a naturally-occurring sugar.

If you eat carrots, you're eating a naturally-occurring sugar.

And then there's bagels. Bagels, OP. Bagels.

Kghaines

Personally white flour and sugar is addicting to me. Personally, giving them up is certainly harder than going vegan, but if I allow myself a little bit in moderation it turns into an all out binge.
I know this is not for everyone, but I also don't think it is that extreme. Just a few 100 years ago there was no such thing as these white products...just whole wheat and honey.
Although difficult, this way of eating us undeniably healthier physically. (Some might argue that those things improve the QUALITY of life if not the QUANTITY) But I don't want to live for food.

SunofaBeach14

Awesome. Definitely also give up gluten, dairy, red meat, white rice, and corn. Best of luck!

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lemurcat12

Giving up meat and animal products entirely if one is vegan makes total sense, as it's for ethical reasons. Not ethical reasons I personally agree with in full, but reasons that make the complete prohibition logical.

I simply don't see any reason why it would be necessary to give up sugar (presumably added sugar and other sweeteners?) and white flour entirely, such that I couldn't eat a pie on Thanksgiving, have some pizza once a year, whatever. If you think you are eating too much of something, why wouldn't you just cut down or eat it only when you thought the calories were worth it? I honestly don't understand the overwhelming desire to cut out broad categories of foods. Makes way more sense to me to just focus on the foods you want to eat more of.

vegkitten

The reason I say it's far extreme than going vegan is because I did both, at the same time. I was mad woman reading and rereading ingredients. It's difficult, and I saw little to no reward for my health. Everyone is different, but I personally didn't care for it.

purplishblue

Is there anyone who has done it? It is not as extreme as going vegan, but I wonder if white flour and white sugar-free is a thing. Does anyone have tips on how to give it up?

For me personally this would be way more extreme than going vegan! Curious, when you say sugar, do you mean added sugars, or do you mean ANY food that contains any sugar, even fruits and vegetables? I do try to limit my added sugar intake a bit, I do find it lowers cravings, but I would never go NO sugar. That's unnecessary self punishment IMO.

Barbellarella_

Life is short. I plan to enjoy mine.

Alluminati

Do these OP's make these questions and then fall off the face of the earth?