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jppunk2000
jppunk2000 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 30 in Food and Nutrition
Ok so my name is Jonathan and I have a weight problem. I recently went to the doctor and he told me I can no longer eat sweets, white bread, or sodas. I'm fine with soda because he said I could have one diet soda a day. Breads I'm OK with wheat and nickel. My problem is sweets my will is strong, but everywhere I go stores, work, it doesn't matter where I go.how do I stay away

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  • Skyle33
    Skyle33 Posts: 43 Member
    You already know it's all mental, I can relate even though its not my sweet tooth, its my savory/fat tooth. If you stick to a routine and plan your meals, you will crave less and have a much easier time. I don't know if your doctor said anything about occasionally "cheating", which is what I do once a month and grab a nice treat for 1 meal.or snack at the end of each month. If not, then you gotta pull through and no matter what, you won't regret it. Many people cut themselves off and realize they didn't need it as much as they thought. The fact is that you won't get away from it, just like people won't stop eating pizza in front of me, but that will power will shone through. This may sound harsh, but whenever I feel like I'm in a drought or having a difficult time, I go look in mirror with my shirt off and pretty much shred my body. Don't do this if you think it will cause malnutrition problems and low self esteem but doing that makes me not care about missing the burgers at the last cook out. If your motivation stares you in the face everyday, its hard to ignore it so find the actual reason you want to give up sweets, and it better not be because your doctor said so because that will lead to failure. So conquer and don't look back unless you have something to smile about. Just dont eat the sweets, and if they tempt you to the point of you caving in, then you lost the battle and have displayed your weakness and lack of self respect and control along with the power that those sweets have over your. Just be alpha and be a winner, because you are and you rock! Good luck even though I doubt you'll need it since you got this
  • BrandyGanus
    BrandyGanus Posts: 45 Member
    Jonathan, I can empathize with your situation. At the beginning of February, my doctor told me that my insulin levels were high and I could be pre-diabetic so I need to lose weight and watch what I eat.

    I have been using the My Fitness Pal calorie counter and exercise log to plan meals and exercise. It's a great tool to help you see what will work for a full day's meals.

    I would suggest making small changes that you can sustain. Try to choose healthier options but make sure to choose foods that you truly enjoy.

    For example, I love sweet drinks. Sweet tea, sweet coffee (with milk), sweet hot tea, barq's root beer, ginger ale, etc. I had to wean myself off of sodas and I had to reduce the amount of sugar I use in my tea and coffee. I still have sugar in my tea and coffee (but only 1 teaspoon, measured out, per 10 ounces) but I don't drink tea AND coffee every day and I try not to drink either one every day. I still indulge in a soda every now and again.

    Same thing goes for you with your sweets. Do it gradually. Logging your food into the MFP calorie counter will help you see how much you consume so that you have a starting point. From there, you can start to cut down on the foods that are too high in sugar, fat, sodium, etc., and you can add foods that are low in these things (veggies, fruit, whole grains, etc.).

    It will take time, but don't beat yourself up about it! It's a process and you'll get there. Set attainable and sustainable goals and you will do well! =)
  • BrandyGanus
    BrandyGanus Posts: 45 Member
    Oh. I had my check in with my doctor today, and I'm down 5.5 pounds in 3 weeks. My doctor was very happy and told me that my insulin levels will drop if I keep this up.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    You might check out some of the Atkins brand sweet treats. They are sweetened with a sugar alcohol (no relation to alcohol that you drink) that is not absorbed. But if you've never had them I'd suggest not eating the whole box. They can cause gas and bloating in some people.

    Otherwise eat sweets that also have protein and fiber. Cocoa or cinnamon roast almonds are good. Oatmeal peanut butter cookies. Things like that. In moderation, of course.

    Chocolate almond milk is pretty low in calories but can satisfy a chocolate craving.
  • tennileb
    tennileb Posts: 265 Member
    Figuring out "Why am I craving this when it is moving me farther away from my goals". I'm not saying I have this figured out for myself all the time, but often if I stop and think about what am I feeling or trying to feel I catch myself craving sweets or chips when I'm needing emotional comfort or when I'm stressed or overwhelmed.

    Finding healthy alternatives? Dates are a sweet treat (kinda caramel tasting) with fiber built in, Blueberries (my son loves them frozen) satisfy my sweet tooth. I can't drink diet soda...I get super sweet cravings later.
  • AmyOwl73
    AmyOwl73 Posts: 45 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    You might check out some of the Atkins brand sweet treats. They are sweetened with a sugar alcohol (no relation to alcohol that you drink) that is not absorbed. But if you've never had them I'd suggest not eating the whole box. They can cause gas and bloating in some people.

    Otherwise eat sweets that also have protein and fiber. Cocoa or cinnamon roast almonds are good. Oatmeal peanut butter cookies. Things like that. In moderation, of course.

    Chocolate almond milk is pretty low in calories but can satisfy a chocolate craving.

    Just be careful with the sugar alcohols... They have a laxative effect if eaten in more than tiny quantities! (although they are great when you're constipated!)
  • AmyOwl73
    AmyOwl73 Posts: 45 Member
    I can tell you from personal experience that sugar cravings will diminish over time. If you stop sugar (refined, added sugars), the first week to 10 days is absolute hell, but if you can get through that initial shock to the system, your cravings will be greatly reduced. On the flip side, though, it only takes one or two sugar-laden meals to bring you back to full cravings again. It's really not fair, but that's the way it is.
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