Quitting Sugar - any success stories out there

MoiAussi93 wrote: »

I quit eating added sugar and, while I did not notice any change in energy level (I was eating enough calories that my body still had plenty of fuel), I did have MAJOR intense cravings for about two weeks. However, after that it got much easier. What I did notice regarding energy level, is that it was much more steady...I no longer had the energy slumps I used to.

I gave it up because having a little sugar always, without fail, set off cravings for more.

If you are noticing a decline in energy, maybe you could try just eating a little more of something high in protein or fat. It could be you just aren't eating enough. Otherwise, wait it out. If you are eating enough calories, then this is a temporary thing until your body adapts.

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

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br3adman wrote: »

More eggs and plain yogurt. 2 cups of plain yogurt is 200 calories and 20g of protein. It will help with sugar while you're in with drawls.

Eggs and yogurt are two of my favorites so I'll try that.

Too bad both eggs and yogurt contain sugar...

Let the trolling begin.

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popbijoux wrote: »

I can relate, OP. I think of myself as a sugar addict. I mean it truly, in the sense that I am one of these people who can't have a high carb diet because I will eat and eat and eat...candy and carby snacks all day...my dad developed diabetes late in life and I am basically headed that way if I don't change my eating habits. I am about 25lb overweight now having lost about 10lb in the last month through a high fat, moderate protein and low sugar diet. I'm 36. You have to remember that white bread and potatoes and candy are all sugar in our digestive system.

I'd suggest that you look into a blood sugar-stabilizing diet, like some form of a vegetarian high fat diet...I am not vegetarian so it's easy for me to follow a high fat/medium protein diet...forget about calorie counting for now...that won't work.

From my experience, energy levels are all about stabilizing blood sugar and keeping the insulin levels low. I am not diabetic (yet!), but it has made total sense to me. I also think that if you happen to have had depression in the past (I have), you just HAVE to cut out sugar...I haven't felt this good in years. Sugar is all about mood swings.

I have a maximum of 50 g of carbs (aka "sugars") a day and that is the equivalent of three slices of whole wheat fiber bread. I tend to "spend" my carbs on greek yogurt in the morning (with chia seeds and almonds) and a slice of bread here and there. The rest is veggies and residual carbs from cheeses (which are now a big part of my diet). I also have coconut milk and chia pudding with stevia in the fridge at all times (and excellent "sweet" and high fat snack).

Good luck!

You absolutely do not "have" to cut out sugar. Nope.

And how will calorie counting not work? And why are you suggesting the OP adopt a vegetarian diet??

The OP said she is vegetarian.She does not eat meat.

Well I am speaking from experience here as a sugar addict. I am not the type of person who can lose weight only cutting calories. I have lost a lot more weight by counting carbs instead of counting calories. I can't have sugar "in moderation" meaning it can't be part of my diet. I go up and now with the sugar moods if I make it part of my diet. I can have it once in a while at a party or some other exceptional occasion. But I have found that I am better off cutting it off completely if I can to follow the "keto"/atkins-style model. I have done the calorie diets and also weight watchers...it just doesn't work as well for me. The weight loss if I have a "normal" carb diet is very slow and I end up just eating a few more chips or popcorn bags than I intended. PS: I do 50 mins of hardcore spinning 6 days a week.