help !!

Why cut the things you like? You can eat what you want in moderation. Just make them fit into your calorie goals.

I think sugar cravings and addictions are definitely real. When I started, I just decided to go cold turkey and no refined sugar (I didn't give up fruit). I had some sugar free candies for emergency cravings and did have diet soda but it wasn't easy for sure...at least for the first few days. BUT I made it through and now can have a chocolate or just as easy not have one...fruit is my favorite sweet treat, and I'll splurge and spend $$ on my favorites even if out of season (enjoying watermelon as we speak).

You can do it, it will take will power for sure. I also like to tell myself that I can enjoy my favorites again someday...just not today (as opposed to never).

I know moderation works for some people with this topic, but I found I had to totally give it up just to get started.

Just take it in moderation. Track all your food and fit them within your calorie goals.

TavistockToad wrote: »

Get the calorie free sprite to start.

Obvious, but great advice. Two cans of cola per day is about 320 calories. Cut those out and even if you do NOTHING else, that should help you lose over half a pound per week (26+ per year).

First of all, I have chocolate almost everyday. I love it and will never give it up. The key here is moderation. Sugar is addicting and you may need to completely eliminate it for a bit until you get your cravings under control, but you shouldn't have to get rid of it forever. Try limiting yourself to one square or going to sprite zero and saving it for the same time each day. (I always have mine shortly before I go to bed.) It makes it easier to say no to something now if you know you can have some later. It's a treat, so it should be treated that way. Good luck!!