Agh! Haha...I'm a dingbat! This is the first time I have joined a group on here so forgive me for starting my own separate introduction. I don't know what the rules are or if there are any about that!
1withwolf, I am really excited about swapping ideas for sugar replacements, too! I have really been thinking a lot about how sugar cravings do feel like an addiction issue, as well.
I decided to start losing weight after my doctor suggested it when my blood work came back indicating that I did not have PCOS or hypothyroidism like other family members. She recommended I try to see if I was able to and once I got started I just never stopped.
I have an unhealthy relationship to sugary foods as well and I have been experiencing very unpleasant candida symptoms that I am hoping can be reduced by eliminating sugary foods.