Help sugar addict

Reagan89
Reagan89 Posts: 40 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone I have a ok diet I eat 2 meals , umm I skip breakfast and need to sort that out lol. But the main thing I'm finding really difficult is kicking my sugar cravings. I've switched to diet fizzy drinks and lost 6lbs alone so I know most of my calories is sugar based. How do you guys and girls fight your urge to snack on sugary foods?

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  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Well, first of all you need to stop skipping meals because that messes up your blood sugar.

    I have a god awful sweet tooth, but I find I crave sugar the most when I'm dehydrated. So, make sure you're drinking a lot of water. Also, when I want something sweet, I swap cookies, candie, etc for fruit. It gives me the sweetness I crave but is so much healthier. Cut out sugar for a month and you won't even want it anymore.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    The good news is, you're not addicted.

    The knowledge of how much better and fuller I feel, and how much easier it is to stay within my calorie goals with nutrient dense food affects my food choices.
  • mrshudson813
    mrshudson813 Posts: 128 Member
    I agree with both posts above mine. Make sure you stay hydrated, and not by drinking diet soda. Drink plenty of water to ensure your brain is not getting mixed signals about whether it is hungry or just thirsty. Also, once you kick the "habit", you will feel so much better. Just stick with it!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Why can't she drink diet soda?
  • boxpunk
    boxpunk Posts: 52 Member
    not sure if this might help you but I like to treat myself once a week. I love sugar, I love sweets, I love chocolate. so I made vegan brownies and every week I have a piece. gives me something to look forward to. if you're interested in brownies I use one box of ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix, 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed, and a cup of water. is in a blender I mix the black beans with 1/2 cup water until pureed, poured into the brownie mix and then I use the other half cup of water too kind of rinse the blender of the remaining bean mix and pour it into the brownie mix. bake at 325 for about 30 35 minutes and you're good.
  • skald98
    skald98 Posts: 3
    I'd just insert oatmeal or cereal into the breakfast slot and you'll find your cravings are not as strong. I find that if there is something moving in my system I don't get as caught up in the sugar cravings.

    I am a soda pop junky and every time I fall off the wagon and start gaining weight it's because of that habit.

    Food journals also help a lot. Don't forget a cheat day.
  • nicoleisback
    nicoleisback Posts: 184
    Sugar is not evil, it's just how you consume it that can be bad. That being said, you can always try some alternatives. If you can't forgo the 'bubbles' I would suggest investing in a soda stream. Make up some green tea and chill it in the fridge. Add some honey (when hot) or stevia for sweetness, then make bubbly. It will fulfil your craving for bubbles, and have the added bonus of being low calorie and full of antioxidants.
  • callyart
    callyart Posts: 209
    I have cut out fizzy drinks completely. Was shocked at how much I was consuming.

    If I crave sugar I eat fruit or yoghurt. I take fruit around in my back with me all the time now. I would rather eat an orange then pop to the shop and buy a bar of chocolate and a can of coke. The craving just goes once I've eaten some fruit!
  • callyart
    callyart Posts: 209
    Sugar is not evil, it's just how you consume it that can be bad. That being said, you can always try some alternatives. If you can't forgo the 'bubbles' I would suggest investing in a soda stream. Make up some green tea and chill it in the fridge. Add some honey (when hot) or stevia for sweetness, then make bubbly. It will fulfil your craving for bubbles, and have the added bonus of being low calorie and full of antioxidants.

    Awesome idea!
  • SwankyTomato
    SwankyTomato Posts: 442 Member
    Also an addict. I have found that cutting out mostly processed foods has really helped. Who knew? I was a soda, bread, cheese, crackers, chips, etc., junky.

    You must maintain and even blood sugar throughout the day so you do not have that "drop". Once you have a blood sugar dive, you have to eat more sugar for a boost. I still have my morning coffee with my table sugar but I also eat breakfast with fresh foods with a meat source with fat to maintain an even blood sugar.

    Not easy for sure. Basically eat fresh foods and meats and nothing from a "box". I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.
  • callyart
    callyart Posts: 209
    I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.

    I was able to do this too, I was preparing for a melt down!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.

    I was able to do this too, I was preparing for a melt down!

    Your experiences coincide with all scientific evidence so far accounted for, there seems to be no physiological dependency - or addiction - to foods that have a higher proportion of sugar than others.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Sugar is not evil, it's just how you consume it that can be bad. That being said, you can always try some alternatives. If you can't forgo the 'bubbles' I would suggest investing in a soda stream. Make up some green tea and chill it in the fridge. Add some honey (when hot) or stevia for sweetness, then make bubbly. It will fulfil your craving for bubbles, and have the added bonus of being low calorie and full of antioxidants.

    Unfortunately, buying carbonated water and recycling plastic is still cheaper than running a sodastream.
  • Reagan89
    Reagan89 Posts: 40 Member
    I have cut down to 1 500ml bottle a week diet only and am slowly coming off that lol I know why is called coke now :P
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    It's not had cocaine in it for quite a while.
  • AusEliza
    AusEliza Posts: 60 Member
    Cordial really helped me ditch the sugar drinks. I would slowely decrease the amount of cordial I included in my water until one day I know longer had the need for sugar in my drink. Lol who this helps.
  • littleandysmom
    littleandysmom Posts: 173 Member
    I completely understand the sugar cravings. Mine is usually in the later afternoon/evening. Did really well for almost four days this week, didn't have any cravings and was right on track. Then on the afternoon of the fourth day, it really hit me hard. Once I give in then it's downhill from there. It really feels like an addiction!!
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Why can't she drink diet soda?


    Becuse aspartame is worse for you than sugar and its only going to fuel her addiction to sugar.
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Sugar is not evil, it's just how you consume it that can be bad. That being said, you can always try some alternatives. If you can't forgo the 'bubbles' I would suggest investing in a soda stream. Make up some green tea and chill it in the fridge. Add some honey (when hot) or stevia for sweetness, then make bubbly. It will fulfil your craving for bubbles, and have the added bonus of being low calorie and full of antioxidants.


    I would also suggest getting selzer water, squeezing a lemon or lime in it and adding a few drops of liquid stevia or if you know how to use them a stevia leaf. You get carbonation and sweetness with no added syrups, dyes or chemicals from the artificial sweetners in norma l diet soda. Just remember carbonation in moderation as it affects your calcium levels and bone density.
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.

    I was able to do this too, I was preparing for a melt down!

    Your experiences coincide with all scientific evidence so far accounted for, there seems to be no physiological dependency - or addiction - to foods that have a higher proportion of sugar than others.






    Who cares what can be defined as an addiction or strong cravings. This person is telling us that they have a strong craving for sugar that they aren't able to overcome. If you aren't going to be helpful don't comment.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.

    I was able to do this too, I was preparing for a melt down!

    Your experiences coincide with all scientific evidence so far accounted for, there seems to be no physiological dependency - or addiction - to foods that have a higher proportion of sugar than others.






    Who cares what can be defined as an addiction or strong cravings. This person is telling us that they have a strong craving for sugar that they aren't able to overcome. If you aren't going to be helpful don't comment.

    I'm telling them they CAN overcome it. Is that not helpful?
  • DoctahJenn
    DoctahJenn Posts: 616 Member
    I made a rule that I can only have sugary snacks and drinks AFTER dinner, and AFTER I've exercised, and only as much as I burned in my workout. Knowing it's coming helps me resist the cravings, and knowing I get more if I work out more helps me really put effort into my workouts. :) All my other calories for the day are healthy foods, so I get my nutrition whether or not I exercise. Nothing gets my butt off the couch like the idea of a hot, fresh-from-the-oven cookie and a glass of chocolate milk!
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    I am still new to this however I was able to quit soda without any cravings. It was weird.

    I was able to do this too, I was preparing for a melt down!

    Your experiences coincide with all scientific evidence so far accounted for, there seems to be no physiological dependency - or addiction - to foods that have a higher proportion of sugar than others.






    Who cares what can be defined as an addiction or strong cravings. This person is telling us that they have a strong craving for sugar that they aren't able to overcome. If you aren't going to be helpful don't comment.

    I'm telling them they CAN overcome it. Is that not helpful?

    You didn't them that. You basically just told them that they're wrong. Not once did you say, YOU CAN OVERCOME THIS. Say what you mean because what you were saying before wasn't helpful.
  • Kingacat
    Kingacat Posts: 33
    I gave up sugar a while ago. I find diet soda really addictive so I leave that alone too!
    If I have a sugar craving I find that half a glass of low fat milk is enough to satisfy it....
    Good Luck
  • Whambam087
    Whambam087 Posts: 170
    First of all as overwhelming as a craving is at the time, their nature is that they come and they go. They're harmless annoying sensations really. Just because you feel like you have to have it then and there doesn't mean you have to give in. You still have a choice. I find that if I ride it out and occupy myself with other things eventually they go away. I also find that sugar begets sugar cravings and the more sugar I eat the more I want. The less sugar I eat the less I want it. So very simply if I don't eat those foods I don't want them, if I eat them I can't get enough. Even if I only stop at one cookie, I find myself thinking how nice it would be nice to have just one more...and then another...whereas if I didn't have that cookie I wouldn't be fighting those cravings. I think sugar addiction is really real.

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