I Need Help with Sugar!!!

mrs_mcconkie
mrs_mcconkie Posts: 13 Member
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Hey! So I am ready to change my life by taking 100 days off of overtly sugary food like candy and cupcakes. I started up a group because I know my odds of actually doing this crazy-hard thing will be way higher if I have people cheering me on (and people to cheer for too!). I'd love if anyone else who struggles with sugar wanted to join. Good luck to you all.

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  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    Good luck to you!
  • mandymay01
    mandymay01 Posts: 758 Member
    I eat wat to much sugar. I need to cut back but its so hard to do
  • lemonychild
    lemonychild Posts: 654 Member
    fit the sugar in your calorie allowance and live happily ever after
  • Soopatt
    Soopatt Posts: 563 Member
    Stick to your calorie allowance first by weighing and measuring your food and then worry about what it is comprised of as a second step.

    I eat loads of things which would horrify other people including fast food and sugar. I skip regular meals for puddings. I have whole days of eating at McDonalds and nothing else.

    I do however, take account of every calorie and continue to lose weight (11kg so far since April).

    The other thing that happens, I find, is that after a few weeks of tons of sugar and fast food, I crave vegetables. I long for them. Today all I want is pumpkin, spinach and water. After the veggies I will probably cycle back to something moderate in the middle. For a while.

    You don't have to be as over the top as me, but I would caution against banning things. Different approaches work for different people though, so experiment and see what works best.

    Good luck!
  • sylvettecorprewharris
    sylvettecorprewharris Posts: 18 Member
    mrs_mcconkie wrote: »
    Hey! So I am ready to change my life by taking 100 days off of overtly sugary food like candy and cupcakes. I started up a group because I know my odds of actually doing this crazy-hard thing will be way higher if I have people cheering me on (and people to cheer for too!). I'd love if anyone else who struggles with sugar wanted to join. Good luck to you all.

    Good morning! Have you ever considered low carb? That helps me, not only with weight but the fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis have stayed in remission. Sugar really is my enemy. Do some research, check out the low carb daily forum. Great bunch, as most of the people are on MFP. Just a suggestion
  • mrsbombayjr
    mrsbombayjr Posts: 1 Member
    Good Morning,
    Have you tried using stevia as a subsitute? I also battle with sugar and had to make changes since I was moving into the type 2 diabetes range. It's takes a moment to get use to stevia and I only use a little its the best solution for me right now.
  • Celity
    Celity Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, hold on to that and good luck!!!
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    I've been mostly sugar free (less than 5g per day) for a few months on a LCHF diet. It really can make a big difference for some people. I wish you luck. :)
  • naoseimesmo
    naoseimesmo Posts: 8 Member
    good luck and give it your best. you can do it. :wink:

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