Quitting sugar

Oh I've tried over and over to quit sugar but it keeps sneaking back in. Trying again this January... I can help motivate. :-)

this is my same problem! I have a sweet tooth like no other. I have the hardest time saying no to any sweets. I would love some help in motivating me to not go to the dark (chocolate) side lol

Not completely, right? A lot of foods besides chocolate and desserts have sugar. I understand wanting to cut back for personal reasons but there really isn't a need to cut it for weight loss.

Good luck. I crave Cokes and am now trying to give them up. I started 3 days ago, and I'm gradually decreasing each day, so it won't be such a huge hit. I think it takes at least a few weeks, if not a month, to stop having cravings. I noticed that the food section lists sugar grams, and my recommended amount is 50 grams. One 12 ounce Coke has nearly that amount, so hopefully having that visual will help when I'm having a craving. Have you tired sugar free candies? Although, that is still putting something in your mouth.

I've been there.

If you are quitting (added) sugar for the rest of your life (lifestyle change) good luck to you!

But, if you are cutting out (added) sugar to lose weight (and that's a temporary change) then it's not such a good plan. Losing weight is just STEP 1. Maintaining the weight you lost is step 2. Logging high calorie treats and snacks is a learning experience. It really makes you think about the "price." It makes me prioritize. This time, I am managing sugar not eliminating it. To maintain weight lost you will need lifestyle changes.

Dark chocolate in wonderful. I like Ghiradelli squares because they are individually wrapped.

I quit sugar (allowed 6-9gs fructose per day) two years ago, it was the most liberating food decision that I have ever made. I've lost 4 stone and I have not had an emotional binge session in that entire time. I now eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. I sleep amazing, my skin is amazing, I no longer get regular monthly headaches, I have more energy. The first two weeks was hell, I could have crushed up and snorted a Mars bar at times, but once I was over the withdrawal it was incredible. Obviously everyone is different, but this was the key to unlocking my unhealthy relationship with food and making/maintaining positive change. Good luck!!!

Sugar will rob your mitochondria of all energy. Your body runs more efficiently off of fat which is why we store body fat and not body sugar!!! Sugar is also a neurotoxin. Keep it up you have great supports here! Add me if you would like to add another support

Heyyy

I've cut out sugar since monday and I'm in that horrible groggy stage where I just have a headache all the time and could kill someone just by looking at them, you know? I know it's tough in the beginning but we can do this!!! totally adding you now

"Sugar will rob your mitochondria of all energy" I mean really this is the funniest thing I have read all year.

I'm on day 11 of my sugar fast. It's been easier than I thought it would be. The first few days sucked..headaches and mood swings but nothing like I was expecting. I've had an unhealthy relationship with sweets for a long time. It's my go to when I'm anxious or sad... I've learned this since I stopped eating sugar. I have to find new healthyways to cope with my emotions. I've cut out bread, pasta, and sweets. I still eat fruit. I've been focusing on primarily eating proteins. Lots of fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, and nuts. I don't do great with vegetables but I'm trying harder to fit them in. We're buying a blender to make smoothies...that way I can sneak vegetables in a not have to taste them. I agree with Ndj1979...most people with any kind of "addiction" probably have emotional issues they have not dealt with and worked through. In addition to my healthier food lifestyle I'm also working on my emotional and spiritual health. I really believe that's why it's been easier than normal this time around. I do daily affirmations. It's weird at first but I really like them now. Some of mine are:
I am disciplined.
I am self-controlled.
I am loved.
I am secure.
No temptation is greater than my God.
etc.

http://www.life.church/watch/words-to-live-by/#1

LucindaGregory1 wrote: »

I've decided to quit sugar which for me is a huge. Yes I'm addicted to sugar. Even though I go to the gym 4 times a week, I eat fairly healthy, I just can't say no to chocolates and sweets and so I have plateau in my weight loss. Hopefully the my fitness pal community can help me.

If you have issues with moderating specific foods, then keeping them out of the house might help. Otherwise, many people find it beneficial to preplan their food diaries to include things like chocolate. I do this quite often. I preplan treats in my diary as it improves dietary compliance. Additionally, I preplan my diet because I concentrate on protein as it's very important.

Try cutting down foods that have Sugar & Fat in them... cookies chocolate Cake and so on..hey are the big baddies...
If you try and cut sugar out totally you could have problems with low energy levels.
there is however. enough sugar in Fruit & Veg & other healthy foods without having to "add" any refined sugar.