Sugar addiction argh!
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To whine about having a sugar addiction belittles those who have battled true addiction. Man up and put down the cookie. Quit making your excuses as to why you cannot lose weight or be healthy or coddling others as to why they are not succeeding by saying "its ok, its' your sugar addiction." This does not apply for those with health conditions. Also, a difference in opinion does not make one a bully.
Please note: I do not think this was the case of the OP!
I am not whining. I have overcome the battle with weight loss sucessfully. Thank you very much! I did have a true addiction and was trying to offer what I knew worked for me. Having a difference of opinion is not a bully. you are right. Calling people names after not understanding their point of view is!
So did you avoid all saccharides to overcome your addiction to them?
Yes!
Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
Doing an elimination diet isn't wrong. If that worked for you, then that's great, and I'm glad you are in a healthier place as a result.
Claiming that food is physically addicting, however, IS wrong. You may have felt that you couldn't stop eating a certain thing. Heck, there are plenty of foods that I can only buy in small quantities because I "can't stop" eating them. And yes, processed food is specifically made to be so good you don't want to stop. But none of that makes it addictive.
I will agree to disagree with you on the addiction part. I believe the reseach I have read is true.0 -
Sugar is most definately addicting! You detox by only using natural sugars (i.e. honey, natural stevia) and only eating foods where sugar is the 5th ingredient - they are out there!!) I say stay away from diet soda and processed foods altogether. Drink plenty of water!!!! Any detox (caffiene, sugar) will give you headaches. Hang in their. They will go away.
You realize that makes no sense, right?
Once again ACG knocks it outta the park. hahaha0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
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Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*
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But any real advice is always just bullying! :grumble:0 -
Again as you so eloquently put, do some research. Sucrose? also a naturally occurring sugar. GI Index relevance to those without diabetes? Next to none
In sugar glucose and fructose bound together to form sucrose. In honey, glucose and fructose are independant of each other.
Thus my point.
Such ignorance , glucose and fructose are sugars and sucrose is also naturally occurring, in which case;
"Sugar is most definately addicting! You detox by only using natural sugars (i.e. honey, natural stevia) and only eating foods where sugar is the 5th ingredient - they are out there!!) I say stay away from diet soda and processed foods altogether. Drink plenty of water!!!! Any detox (caffiene, sugar) will give you headaches. Hang in their. They will go away. "
is still asinine
So what you are trying to say is someone who is truly addicted to beer cannot detox from alcohol if they drink vodka nor
can you truly "Detox" from sugar if you are subbing it with another type of sugar.
Genius!
Thank you! I think I am pretty smart myself.
Actually yes you can. If you haven't done so you wouldn't know what I was referring to. Seems like you know what to do with an addiction to sugar. Please advise.
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To whine about having a sugar addiction belittles those who have battled true addiction. Man up and put down the cookie. Quit making your excuses as to why you cannot lose weight or be healthy or coddling others as to why they are not succeeding by saying "its ok, its' your sugar addiction." This does not apply for those with health conditions. Also, a difference in opinion does not make one a bully.
Please note: I do not think this was the case of the OP!
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"To whine about having a sugar addiction belittles those who have battled true addiction."
THANK YOUUUUUU!0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
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Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.0 -
I really think you are the pot calling the kettle black, you are the bully, Interersting how you will not even post a picture of your face. You ruin these forums for me
Acg67 does not need to post a pic of his face. It detracts from those abs!! :blushing:
I like the abs. Makes me want to drop into a plank!0 -
Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.0 -
Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.0
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[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*
But any real advice is always just bullying! :grumble:
She keeps randomly deleting the first couple of [ quote ] codes for some reason.0 -
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/kick-sugar-easy-way-give-it-good
Must be true if Dr. Oz says it. Kind of convenient this is also on his show today.0 -
Thanks everyone, cold turkey here I come! (packet of ibuprofen at the ready) I don't drink coffee, never thought of it as being a caffeine addiction, that's really useful, the advice not the addiction.
Caffeine withdrawal is much easier to deal with than cocaine withdrawal. Good luck, OP!
Serrrrriously.0 -
Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.
I had to get their by controlling my addiction first. You wouldn't understand if you didn't walk in my shoes. Understanding you need to have a caloric deficit is secondary.0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*
But any real advice is always just bullying! :grumble:
She keeps randomly deleting the first couple of [ quote ] codes for some reason.
They are too long. I don't want to keep scrolling. Geez.0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
"Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*But any real advice is always just bullying! :grumble:
:drinker: Some people don't like it when everyone doesn't blindly agree with their posts.
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Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.
I had to get their by controlling my addiction first. You wouldn't understand if you didn't walk in my shoes. Understanding you need to have a caloric deficit is secondary.
You're right. No one here knows what it's like to have issues with food. We should all shut up.0 -
Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.
I had to get their by controlling my addiction first. You wouldn't understand if you didn't walk in my shoes. Understanding you need to have a caloric deficit is secondary.
You're right. No one here knows what it's like to have issues with food. We should all shut up.
HAHA, you're my ne favorite person today.0 -
[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
OK, I can't figure out how you managed to screw the quotes up so badly, so I'm just putting my reply in bold. *sigh*
But any real advice is always just bullying! :grumble:
She keeps randomly deleting the first couple of [ quote ] codes for some reason.
They are too long. I don't want to keep scrolling. Geez.
Now THAT is sheer laziness.0 -
Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.
I had to get their by controlling my addiction first. You wouldn't understand if you didn't walk in my shoes. Understanding you need to have a caloric deficit is secondary.
You're right. No one here knows what it's like to have issues with food. We should all shut up.
HAHA, you're my ne favorite person today.
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Good job on the detox! White(processed) sugar is awful for the body. I've done a few detoxes to break the sugar "lure" and other junk foods. I found if I stay away from sugar it really helped me. The moment I had a cookie, slice of cake, ice cream bar etc I found it very hard to not continue snacking on junk throughout the day. I would liken sugar to a drug...and my physician said it hits the same receptors in the brain as some drugs...so for some it is hard to stop.
Eating whole minimally processed, veggies, fruit, grains, and lean proteins are the way to go. I actually found recipes that would satisfy my sweet tooth that my family really liked as well. I make banana ice cream once a week ingredients bananas, vanilla and sugar free almond milk- yum.0 -
They are too long. I don't want to keep scrolling. Geez.
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[Why is that hard to believe? In that plan I was on, you elminiated just about everything for a period of time. Just eat rice and protein. Then incorporate them slowly to see how your body handles it. I had to go to this extreme. Why is that wrong?
I am not insisting I know better than others. AT ALL. I was merely sharing my experience. When I said yes to no Saccharides I was talking about simple sugars. Why do like to feed off of one point that may be off? Does that make you happy? My journey is my journey. I was only giving OP advice on something that I belive fully based on extensive research.
Extensive research? What research did you do that told you there were no sugars in rice? You stated emphatically that you ate NO sugars for a period of time. Except, oops - you did. Time to go back to that 'research' thing you SAID you did.
And no one has called you any names. They are just pointing out that your advice is complete hornswoggle.
ETA: You don't need to move the quote boxes around when you reply to a message. Just post at the bottom of the box.
Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive. If I tripped up by saying I eliminate all saccharides and didn't really, well opps. M y profession is not in knowing exactly what all saccharides are. But I know that program worked and it's basis was eliminating processed foods especially processed sugar. I am able to give advice based on what my experience is. It worked for me and I live by it. I didn't lose close to 60 pounds by doing nothing.
Ok, now I want an apology. I was willing to let it slide, but your claim has no basis in fact.0 -
Good job on the detox! White(processed) sugar is awful for the body. I've done a few detoxes to break the sugar "lure" and other junk foods. I found if I stay away from sugar it really helped me. The moment I had a cookie, slice of cake, ice cream bar etc I found it very hard to not continue snacking on junk throughout the day. I would liken sugar to a drug...and my physician said it hits the same receptors in the brain as some drugs...so for some it is hard to stop.
Eating whole minimally processed, veggies, fruit, grains, and lean proteins are the way to go. I actually found recipes that would satisfy my sweet tooth that my family really liked as well. I make banana ice cream once a week ingredients bananas, vanilla and sugar free almond milk- yum.0 -
I found if I stay away from sugar it really helped me. The moment I had a cookie, slice of cake, ice cream bar etc I found it very hard to not continue snacking on junk throughout the day. I would liken sugar to a drug...and my physician said it hits the same receptors in the brain as some drugs...so for some it is hard to stop.
cookie =/= sugar
Cookie = sugar + flour + eggs + [insert flavoring} + butter [etc]0 -
Switch to coffee with a dash of skimmed milk if you must, and no sugar. I'd avoid sweeteners too – just not chemically good for you. Train yourself to enjoy unsweetened foods. Then gradually reduce your coffee (caffeine) too. Take a little paracetamol if you get a stinker of a headache, and drink lots of water. Sparkling is fine if you like the bubbles.
Avoid all puddings except the odd low fat yoghurt. If you need a sweet hit, try a root-vegetable main, such as butternut squash and lentil soup with lots of chilli, or a root vegetable, sage and chick-pea casserole.
If you get 'hunger pains', a small shot of 100ml skimmed milk and an apple usually sorts me out for an hour or so and has lots of calcium and nutrients. Should keep you going til the next meal. Encourage your tummy to send the right signals to your brain!!
Good luck!!0 -
Sugar is evil most of the time, especially when combined with highly processed foods/grains. I'm doing a detox program meant to "retune" my sweet tooth. I have a very serious problem with sugar and am beginning to realize that abstinence might be the only way I survive this! Look into quitting all sugar - especially all the liquid meaningless calories. Make your calories count with whole foods.
I'm no expert, but I do know that I am an addict to sugar; and I'm looking to give up the control it has over me!
What toxin are you detoxing from??
How can you quit all sugar??
What do eat??
Whole foods? You mean like a whole can of pop? Or a whole cookie? Or a whole apple?
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Sugar is evil most of the time, especially when combined with highly processed foods/grains. I'm doing a detox program meant to "retune" my sweet tooth. I have a very serious problem with sugar and am beginning to realize that abstinence might be the only way I survive this! Look into quitting all sugar - especially all the liquid meaningless calories. Make your calories count with whole foods.
I'm no expert, but I do know that I am an addict to sugar; and I'm looking to give up the control it has over me!
What toxin are you detoxing from??
How can you quit all sugar??
What do eat??
Whole foods? You mean like a whole can of pop? Or a whole cookie? Or a whole apple?
I definitely balance my diet with whole cookies. Sometimes a whole pizza. It's the only way.
I'm glad I'm not the only one, yesterday I balanced mine with a whole toblerone! much easier to balance with a flat surface!0 -
Switch to coffee with a dash of skimmed milk if you must, and no sugar. I'd avoid sweeteners too – just not chemically good for you. Train yourself to enjoy unsweetened foods. Then gradually reduce your coffee (caffeine) too. Take a little paracetamol if you get a stinker of a headache, and drink lots of water. Sparkling is fine if you like the bubbles.
Avoid all puddings except the odd low fat yoghurt. If you need a sweet hit, try a root-vegetable main, such as butternut squash and lentil soup with lots of chilli, or a root vegetable, sage and chick-pea casserole.
If you get 'hunger pains', a small shot of 100ml skimmed milk and an apple usually sorts me out for an hour or so and has lots of calcium and nutrients. Should keep you going til the next meal. Encourage your tummy to send the right signals to your brain!!
Good luck!!
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Yes I was called ascinine and that was offensive.
Ok, now I want an apology. I was willing to let it slide, but your claim has no basis in fact.
Still waiting...
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Somewhat related to sugar in food, but definitely interesting --
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