Sugar withdrawal
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I definitely try to keep my sugar intake to a minimum because I'm insulin resistant. It is hard at first of course but blueberries and raspberries are my favourite things to beat the craving with when it hits. When I have stayed clear of as much sugar as I can stay clear of (you obviously can't completely avoid it) and I eat chocolate or sweets I get a headache from that instead.
Hope you're feeling better soon! Hang in there. Maybe try so fresh air? Go for a walk?0 -
Or you could eat the foods you enjoy, in moderation.
People, why do you insist on making this thing harder than it needs to be?! The odds are already stacked against you, don't add more unnecessary restrictions and rules becasue it only leads to failure. Ok, end rant, must take a break from MFP, it's driving me batty today :ohwell:
^^ This right here a billion times over.
My husband was talking to someone a few weeks ago who's a "PT" and she asked what we do at the gym and he told her and she said 'Oh no no no no no no nooooooooooooo! That is NOT what you want to do. Compound lifts are what you need to do!" without asking him what his goals were.
Anyway, OP: I (try) to limit my sugar intake as well. I don't put added sugar in anything (I was the type of person who put sugar on sugared cereals), I don't buy anything with HFCS and make sure if there IS added sugar that it's so far down on the list of ingredients and the grams per serving are so small that it really doesn't have an impact. It is difficult when you first start out but after a week or so you won't even miss it any more. Now I can have sweets in the house and not feel the need to touch them (don't get me wrong, I do indulge but not in excess like I used to)0 -
I feel bit better, thanks for all advise. Will stock up on berries tomorrow. Waiting on DS to go to bed and will go for a walk after story time.
I got very happy and exited about my new job, it's really awesome! I did skip gym followed by lunch on my desk - my normal routine to try to socialise more. To fit in. There are always sweets and we are very international team - the novelty factor seems to be more tempting. Once I have one, I find it hard to stop. There are always sweets around and it's just easier to say firm no.
I just don't feel as energetic or happy as few months ago, and really want to get back on normal and my normal is eating pretty basic foods without added sugars (including artificial) It suits me well.0 -
Lets put it this way, I spend last few weeks having good few nights out, drinks, tons of yummy food and very little goodies. My body craves good sleep, veggies, fish, fruit, long walk on the beach, good workout
Eating Mars bar won't help my headache in any way. Getting some fresh air and wholesome food is what I need.
Thanks for all supportive comments.
Go have an orange or fruit or something. It sounds like your blood sugar is crashing.0 -
I feel bit better, thanks for all advise. Will stock up on berries tomorrow. Waiting on DS to go to bed and will go for a walk after story time.
Just a minor point to be made here. I posted that you should eat some sugar. I guess you thought I meant added sugar, even though that's not what I said? The berries you plan on stocking up on? They contain sugar. So... You're basically going to follow my advice, or at least part of it, right?0 -
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No intention to cut natural sugar or carbs at all! Only the added stuff as HFCS, sugar, aspartame, dextrose, maltose and other added stuff I don't know the meaning of.
Fruit, wholegrains, legumes cause me no harm and I have no intent to cut them. I had fruit today as I do every day - I won't be low carbing0 -
I am getting myself off added sugars, day 2 and I feel so low. I have been eating poorly for awhile, and badly need to get back on feeling good & eating better.
My head is so sore, I have no energy for anything today! Tell me it's going to get better!
I am tempted to get a painkiller
A little bit of sugar is much healthier for your body than *any* painkiller.0 -
OP posts request for advice coping with distressing situation.
Veteran members post advice on alleviating distressing situation.
OP gives veteran members a verbal middle finger, says "you're no experts, I've done all my research, I know exactly what I need, I don't want your advice!"
Yup, I'm on MFP. Reassuring that I didn't slip and fall into an alternate reality today.
Oh, woe is me! I'm afraid of sugar, so I'll kill my liver instead.0 -
Killing a liver? How dramatic! What kind of pain killers do they sell around your area? It will take allot more then one aspirin to do any liver damage.0
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Oh, woe is me! I'm afraid of sugar, so I'll kill my liver instead.0 -
I believe it is an individual thing. lucky you if your body make up and neurochemistry can handle sugar. Mine cannot. Moderation doesn't happen in my case and eating sugar (as in table sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc) really does a number on me.
I do feel better without it. It's interesting how we all react differently to the same product and how moderation is just not possible in some cases.
There are enough scientific research on addictive properties of added sugars that impact some people. There is also no research to prove the necessity of added sugars to healthy diet.0 -
No intention to cut natural sugar or carbs at all! Only the added stuff as HFCS, sugar, aspartame, dextrose, maltose and other added stuff I don't know the meaning of.
Fruit, wholegrains, legumes cause me no harm and I have no intent to cut them. I had fruit today as I do every day - I won't be low carbing0 -
Oh, woe is me! I'm afraid of sugar, so I'll kill my liver instead.0 -
I believe it is an individual thing. lucky you if your body make up and neurochemistry can handle sugar. Mine cannot. Moderation doesn't happen in my case and eating sugar (as in table sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc) really does a number on me.
I do feel better without it. It's interesting how we all react differently to the same product and how moderation is just not possible in some cases.
There are enough scientific research on addictive properties of added sugars that impact some people. There is also no research to prove the necessity of added sugars to healthy diet.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2013/10/16/research-shows-cocaine-and-heroin-are-less-addictive-than-oreos/0 -
No intention to cut natural sugar or carbs at all! Only the added stuff as HFCS, sugar, aspartame, dextrose, maltose and other added stuff I don't know the meaning of.
Your headaches sound like withdrawal symptoms. A few years ago I gave up Aspartame and the withdrawal symptoms lasted a couple of weeks. I turned to regular soda and recently I was able to break that addiction. The headaches for the regular soda only lasted a couple of days, caffeine played a role as well. I found that a cup of black tea with half a stick of cinnamon in it and a teaspoon of honey stopped my sugar cravings. I also gave up HCFCs at the same time. Within a week the physical cravings had gone and I was left with the psychological ones.
6 weeks on and I feel pretty good. Life without Aspartame, sugars and HCFCs is much better than with them. This is what works for me, if you are happy believing that Aspartame is safe, as are HCFCs as is processed sugar as long as you take them in moderation, then great for you.0 -
My headache is long gone, I don't really understand what is this discussion now about.
I lost interest in participating in it. That's me out! Enjoy0 -
I am not quite sure what you want to be honest. You started this topic even though you already knew that you want to go cold turkey. Like.. you don't want any advice or another way to cut it out so please explain to me why you started this topic.0
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Your headaches sound like withdrawal symptoms. A few years ago I gave up Aspartame and the withdrawal symptoms lasted a couple of weeks. I turned to regular soda and recently I was able to break that addiction. The headaches for the regular soda only lasted a couple of days, caffeine played a role as well. I found that a cup of black tea with half a stick of cinnamon in it and a teaspoon of honey stopped my sugar cravings. I also gave up HCFCs at the same time. Within a week the physical cravings had gone and I was left with the psychological ones.
6 weeks on and I feel pretty good. Life without Aspartame, sugars and HCFCs is much better than with them. This is what works for me, if you are happy believing that Aspartame is safe, as are HCFCs as is processed sugar as long as you take them in moderation, then great for you.0 -
HappyGrape,
I took a class here at my job, and they told us to drink H2 Orange all day long as much as you want and it will level out your blood sugar and keep you energized.
Mix 4 oz non concentrated orange juice (like Tropicana) to 32 oz water. You can mix a little crystal light drink mix to it to give it some taste. It really works. This was given to us by our instructor who is a Nurse Practioner.0 -
HFCS, quite honestly, is just glucose and fructose blended together in a specific ratio. Aspartame isn't even sugar, it's protein, and you can get both ingredients that make it up in most fruits, vegetables, and all meats.
Yes...HFCS are "just" glucose and fructose blended together in a "specific" ratio. Couple of questions for you then. How are glucose and fructose metabolized in the body? How much fructose can your body metabolize in a day? What happens to all the extra fructose it can not metabolize? Where does it go to? How much fructose do you get from a can of soda? How does that amount of fructose compare to the amount of fructose your body can absorb?
Fruit provides you with the fibre to get rid of the extra fructose. When you get the individual ingredient you are discarding all the fibre.
Back to American Gladiators now...0 -
HFCS, quite honestly, is just glucose and fructose blended together in a specific ratio. Aspartame isn't even sugar, it's protein, and you can get both ingredients that make it up in most fruits, vegetables, and all meats.
Yes...HFCS are "just" glucose and fructose blended together in a "specific" ratio. Couple of questions for you then. How are glucose and fructose metabolized in the body? How much fructose can your body metabolize in a day? What happens to all the extra fructose it can not metabolize? Where does it go to? How much fructose do you get from a can of soda? How does that amount of fructose compare to the amount of fructose your body can absorb?
Fruit provides you with the fibre to get rid of the extra fructose. When you get the individual ingredient you are discarding all the fibre.
Back to American Gladiators now...0 -
I am also weaning off sugar. I did it for a month and allowed myself to cheat over this past week. I found myself with a stomach ache, a headache, achy joints, tired... It's worth it. Take Tylenol for the headache and eat some fruit.
Good luck!!!0 -
I believe it is an individual thing. lucky you if your body make up and neurochemistry can handle sugar. Mine cannot. Moderation doesn't happen in my case and eating sugar (as in table sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc) really does a number on me.
I do feel better without it. It's interesting how we all react differently to the same product and how moderation is just not possible in some cases.
There are enough scientific research on addictive properties of added sugars that impact some people. There is also no research to prove the necessity of added sugars to healthy diet.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2013/10/16/research-shows-cocaine-and-heroin-are-less-addictive-than-oreos/
It showed that RATS (not even humans) prefer cocaine, morphine, and Oreos, roughly equally. All 3 affect dopamine and seratonin production and release. The truth? Anything that's seen as a positive action that prolongs your survival causes a release of dopamine. It's how your brain conditions you to do things that keep you alive. Sugar causes a release of dopamine because it provides energy for your body and brain to continue functioning, which is a good thing. Cocaine and morphine, on the other hand, co-opt these pathways. It's not that Oreos are having the same reaction in the brain that drugs have, it's that drugs are having the same reaction in the brain that food has. Again, there's no credible research showing that sugar is addicting.0 -
Short update
day 4 and I feel soooo much better! Long walks every day - freezing out but nothing like a fresh air to boost my energy. I had few green smoothies for breakfast, better meals, no drinking no sweets and my body feels healthy again! Great yoga session this morning, will feel the burn tomorrow.
Cheers!
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And how much fructose do you get from a can of soda? About 12 grams. Not sure the relevance, much less than an apple, if you want to compare.
I don't want to compare. Eating apples make me feel better then drinking soda or eating cookies. I haven't met many people that overindulge on fruit (other then me on the odd watermelon during summer heat!). I can eat apple, or 3 and stop and feel happy with it. Eating sweets doesn't satisfy me in same way, it makes me crave more. You can try to prove else as much as you want, to me eating natural foods is better fuel for MY body then HFCS and aspartame or other added sugars. To me it's not the same.
If you however, prefer eating soda then eating fruit - go for it. Knock yourself out! I Whatever floats your boat.0 -
Or you could eat the foods you enjoy, in moderation.
People, why do you insist on making this thing harder than it needs to be?! The odds are already stacked against you, don't add more unnecessary restrictions and rules becasue it only leads to failure. Ok, end rant, must take a break from MFP, it's driving me batty today :ohwell:
Everyone is different. Because some people can moderate sugar doesn't mean everyone can.0 -
I am getting myself off added sugars, day 2 and I feel so low. I have been eating poorly for awhile, and badly need to get back on feeling good & eating better.
My head is so sore, I have no energy for anything today! Tell me it's going to get better!
I am tempted to get a painkiller
OP I identify with everything you say. The big problem with sugar is that it affects different people differently. Its difficult (or perhaps impossible) for people who are not sugar sensitive to understand it. Behavior that works for them does not work for those who are sensitive. I think it is great people try and help but for this particular topic I honestly believe, though no fault of their own, their advice will not help and can be damaging. It is great you have been looking at research. There is a solid base of evidence that shows that the phenomena is real and the solution is abstinence :-) Glad you are feeling better and good luck in the future.
PS have you looked at radiant recovery (Website). It is commercial and they will try and sell you stuff but there is a lot of free information as well as on line support groups for people like us.
All the best :-)0 -
And how much fructose do you get from a can of soda? About 12 grams. Not sure the relevance, much less than an apple, if you want to compare.
I don't want to compare. Eating apples make me feel better then drinking soda or eating cookies. I haven't met many people that overindulge on fruit (other then me on the odd watermelon during summer heat!). I can eat apple, or 3 and stop and feel happy with it. Eating sweets doesn't satisfy me in same way, it makes me crave more. You can try to prove else as much as you want, to me eating natural foods is better fuel for MY body then HFCS and aspartame or other added sugars. To me it's not the same.
If you however, prefer eating soda then eating fruit - go for it. Knock yourself out! I Whatever floats your boat.
Lol how can someone compare a soda with an apple! I'm fairly sure the apple is healthier, and obviously more natural!
I feel better without all those added sugars too. I think in England we have less sugary stuff added to our foods than in the US, luckily. I don't drink diet sodas and avoid aspartame.
I did have a headache the other day though and a cup of coffee sorted that. I'm trying to cut out coffee as I'm pregnant, but I figure a cup of coffee a day is ok. Better than having a headache!0 -
I am getting myself off added sugars, day 2 and I feel so low. I have been eating poorly for awhile, and badly need to get back on feeling good & eating better.
My head is so sore, I have no energy for anything today! Tell me it's going to get better!
I am tempted to get a painkiller
Your body is going through withdrawal. Don't cut out sugar all at once and decrease it slowly till you adjust.
Otherwise, you would just have to suck it up.
Also, you can try eating fruit. The sugar in fruits may control your sugar cravings.0
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