Quitting sugar
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LucindaGregory1
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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.
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Sugar… yuck! Vinegar… yum! Hope this helps! Happy New Year!0
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Haha. Not really but thanks mbryon. It will be a great new year for all of us☺0
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I am with you on this! I can never stay off it long enough. I hope we can motivate each other.1
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Oh I've tried over and over to quit sugar but it keeps sneaking back in. Trying again this January... I can help motivate. :-)0
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Im trying too. My worst enemy is tge free frozen yogurt machine! !!!!!0
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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 lol0 -
powerjd, just make sugar free yogurt! yum0
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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.0
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Do you have a medical reason for doing this?
Sugar by itself is not unhealthy, and will not stall weight loss. Of course, if you are eating too many calorie dense, sugary foods, then you just need to look at your overall diet and reduce said foods.
There are no human trials showing that sugar is addictive, and in most cases those that believe that they have a "sugar addiction" have been shown to have a behavioral or mental health issue that is manifesting itself in the form of binging on sugary treats.
Here is my recommendation for your weight loss plateau..
make sure that you are using a food scale to weigh all solids
make sure that you are using correct MFP database entries
only eat back half of exercise calories
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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.0
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Chocolate is my weakness. I don't drink or drink soda, but chocolate is a hard one for me. I replaced it with chocolate flavored protein shakes with peanut butter and bananas. Slightly better option0
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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.0 -
There's a challenge that started recently that some in this thread might be interested in joining, it looks to be mostly accountability and support for people who are trying to cut out sugary foods which are an issue for them: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10309881/january-march-clean-eating-sugar-free-challenge#latest3
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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!!!4
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I'm trying to give up sugar too. I'm with you!0
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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 support0
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Simmonsfitcoach wrote: »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
fixed it for you ..
and why is this thread being necroed?3 -
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 now0 -
Meeeeeee too. Specifically the literal candy. I can down a bag of sour worms in 5 minutes, lol.0
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"Sugar will rob your mitochondria of all energy" I mean really this is the funniest thing I have read all year.1
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