no will power what so ever

Pretty much what everyone else has said. Don't cut it all out at once, but log it regardless. For me, I'm trying hard to log everything, the good, the bad and the ugly (which is the sugar). I'd work on the little things and get a habit going with them and then tackle the big stuff. Also, I have noticed that I think twice about what I'm putting into my mouth knowing that I'm going to log it and that there are people that will see my diary and see what I ate. Some of those people are friends and family who will ask me what I was thinking if I fall back into bad habits. They all have seen how hard it's been to lose the current 23 lbs and how well I've been doing. Finding a support system like that will help you to reach your goals.

The last bit of advice, try finding healthier substitutes for the sugar. Fruit is the obvious thing. If you can find a fruit that satisfies your "sugar" cravings then that's half the battle. I can also satisfy the "sweets" cravings with a square of good dark chocolate. And if you can do it with 1 piece or half a piece then that also will win the battle in a way.

It's all about moderation and unfortunately moderation has a different definition for all of us but this is a lifestyle change and you have to learn what's right for you.

You can do it!!!!

this is a great idea especially for me I am very busy at work but I find if I am looking forward to a certain meal I eat better throughout so I could splurge a little.

Finding alternatives to your sugar habit is not going to cure the root of the problem. You need to figure out what is triggering your need for the sugar. Are you anxious? afraid? depressed? bored? Whenever you get a craving for sugar, look around you and consciously think "What am I doing right now and how do I feel?" If you keep asking yourself that question whenever you get a craving, you might be able to find the root of the craving. Sugar is a drug. It triggers the same chemical release in your brain as cocaine. You're addicted to sugar.

Motivation to break a habit has to come from within. You can do it as long as you push yourself. You need to reach a point where you look at yourself and decide that it is time for a change. We cannot change you, only you can change you.

so i am really trying to log on to my fitness pal every single day. and iam really trying to log all my foods down everyday . each day i wake up determined to have a good day and really want to loose the weight. however i fail every single day and give into sugary unhealthy foods. its like i must have them. i then feel such a failure and guilty that i cant stick to a diet for one day. anyone else been like this and how have you turned a corner to make a permanent change to succeed. thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Throw the ****ty food away. All of it.

Stock your house with healthy food and prepare your own meals. Shop on the perimeter of the grocery store. Do not venture into the middle aisles of processed foods.

Do not even venture into stores/chains that will trigger cheating.

Avoid friends who you know are going to eat badly and drag you down that path.

You need to remove willpower from the equation as much as possible. I did not find any level of success until I did.

Good luck!

"Don't eat anything you see advertised on TV." I don't follow that rule, but some people might actually find it as a fun little challenge for a week or two.

I didn't post the original post but I have the same issues. What is even worse is that I am a nurse and know what this can do because I also have diabetes and high blood presssure. But after a while the cravings are more important.
Thank you for your suggestion, I will take it and make myself open to others. You may be right this may help.
Thanks again.