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I rarely use "added" sugar these days. I drink my coffee with almond milk and liquid stevia or splenda. I do like sweet, just with the plethora or alternatives out there these days, why add the calories. Sometimes good old aspertaine if nothing else is available.0
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You could also try switching from pre-sweetened creamers to cream/half&half/milk-of-choice and adding your own sugar and work on tapering back.
Another possible option (as I don't know how you select your coffee) is to find a coffee that you actually really like. That makes transition to drinking it black or even switching cold turkey a lot easier.
These are good suggestions.
Are you logging? I'm curious how you could really be getting that much sugar from creamer, but I'll assume for now you are. Personally I HATE sweetened coffee, can enjoy cream or milk in it (although I like it best black), but coffee never seemed like a drink that should be sweet to me. That aside, back years ago when I first started drinking coffee I drank it about half milk/half coffee and just gradually added less milk. Since a tsp of sugar is like 15 cal, my suggestion is to just cut back on the amount of sugar you add (keep the dairy if you like it and count the calories) and also maybe cut back on the number of cups. Gradually might be best. Good coffee tastes best black, as the other poster mentioned.4 -
I recently started to make an effort to cut back on processed food and sugar.(Yes, eat a lot of fruit, and I know that it has sugar). It was hard, but after a week or two, it got a lot easier. I cannot help you with the coffee, as I take my black with one Splenda. But I do know that after a week or two it will start to taste more “normal”
My best advice, is to find a creamer with lower sugar or add less, mentally prepare yourself for the next two weeks knowing that it won’t taste as good and then reevaluate after the second week2 -
Many years ago I drank my coffee with cream and sugar then when I moved in with my ex who only kept honey in the house. I soon learned to really enjoy good coffee black. If you must have the sweet I would try converting yourself to stevia slowly until you only use the stevia. I don’t recommend artificial sweeteners, they are worse for you than sugar. Definitely some good advice on here. You are the one in control and you can retrain your tastebuds. Maybe set a maximum sugar goal and tweak it each week until you’re where you want to be. You can do this!10
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Have you determined where in your diet you consume a lot of sugar? What do your meals consist of?0
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I try keep added sugar low, luckily I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Try not to have too many processed foods that contain sugar. Look at the ingredients, some have many different names for sugar (sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, as well as barley malt, dextrose, maltose and rice syrup) If you can't give up your creamer, try cutting down added sugar from other foods. Not being able to see your food diary I can't help with that, but my diary is open so you can get an idea of cutting down sugar.
You will get a few people on here telling you you don't need to cut down on sugar, but I was also told to do so by a doctor and I actually want to keep added sugar as low as I can, whether I lose weight or not, just because I believe it to be healthier for me personally.4 -
try chromium supplement to kill the craving15
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While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.
No one is really advocating for eating unlimited amounts of sugar. People will always dispute a claimed “sugar addiction” because
1. There is no physiologically addictive substance in sugar, and since the addiction protocol to completely cut out the addictive substance wouldn’t work since our bodies need glucose to run.
2. People tend to want to blame a scapegoat for the issues and sugar is a convenient demon right now. Many people have found that when they stop blaming sugar, or carbs, or whatever they perceive to be the external substance that is causing their issues and focus instead on the habits and emotional triggers that cause them to overeat a particular type of food, then they are able to be successful.
Too much sugar can make it difficult to stay within calorie goals, and can also crowd out other more nutrient dense foods. If you pose your question that way, then you really wouldn’t get push back at all and would get a lot of people offering suggestions. But calling it an addiction, saying your doctor indicated that you would be storing fat just from one type of food and in one spot, you’re getting push back from that.30 -
I am just completing Whole30 because of my issues with sugar. I lost 15 pounds and 4inches off my waist in 30 Days! Sugar is added in soooo many things you would never expect. I definitely recommend Whole30 to get ahold of sugar addiction/over consumption
Also, try NutPods creamer, it’s fantastic and no added sugar or sugar replacements16 -
No one is really advocating for eating unlimited amounts of sugar. People will always dispute a claimed “sugar addiction” because
1. There is no physiologically addictive substance in sugar, and since the addiction protocol to completely cut out the addictive substance wouldn’t work since our bodies need glucose to run.
2. People tend to want to blame a scapegoat for the issues and sugar is a convenient demon right now. Many people have found that when they stop blaming sugar, or carbs, or whatever they perceive to be the external substance that is causing their issues and focus instead on the habits and emotional triggers that cause them to overeat a particular type of food, then they are able to be successful.
Too much sugar can make it difficult to stay within calorie goals, and can also crowd out other more nutrient dense foods. If you pose your question that way, then you really wouldn’t get push back at all and would get a lot of people offering suggestions. But calling it an addiction, saying your doctor indicated that you would be storing fat just from one type of food and in one spot, you’re getting push back from that. [/quote]
I am not going to go head to head about this with you. That is just dumb. I was simply stating what I am seeking advice on is help to kick a sugar habit. I am FULLY aware of my emotional triggers and working on them but I don’t feel like divulging that or those in public forum is something I want to do so I didn’t. I know the two go hand in hand. I’m seeking support and advice to decrease sugar. Some people have given it. And I appreciate it. You have not.26 -
Again, had you worded your post sugar habits and wanting to reduce consumption and address triggers ( you don't have to divulge what exactly triggers you) then nobody would be objecting.
It is the incorrect idea of addiction and the inaccurate claims of your doctor ( or perhaps your misunderstanding of what the doctor said, we don't know) that people are objecting to.
And perhaps your defensive attitude.18 -
Switch to a low carb, high fat diet and you will lose the cravings. Give it a couple of weeks to kick in and see for yourself. You can always go back if it's not for you.11
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paperpudding wrote: »Again, had you worded your post sugar habits and wanting to reduce consumption and address triggers ( you don't have to divulge what exactly triggers you) then nobody would be objecting.
It is the incorrect idea of addiction and the inaccurate claims of your doctor ( or perhaps your misunderstanding of what the doctor said, we don't know) that people are objecting to.
And perhaps your defensive attitude.
I am not trying to be defensive. I am reading every single post and taking suggestions into account. Some of been very helpful, some have not. I was simply trying to clarify what I am seeking, which is advice and support. But then I am immediately met with posts, some multiple, getting hung up on wording. I went back and to read what I said my Dr said. Perhaps my haste to keep my post short was the problem. She never said it gets stored in my stomach. She simply said that too much sugar, especially that which is drank because typically the grams are so high, gets stored in the body because it’s in excess. I didn’t go into it ALL. I spoke to this woman for an hour and was simply trying to be concise. I mentioned my stomach areas because it is rounder now than it ever has been. I also want to lose in my butt and thighs but again I was trying to be concise and in the moment was most annoyed by my stomach. But now that people keep trying to educate me on something and do it in a way that I am reading as condescending maybe I am getting defensive even though that is not my wish.
You don’t know me. I don’t know you. Some have made judgements about me based on wording. I have NEVER posted for support and advise or anything on MFP before. Within 24 hours a handful of people have made it so I will not be posting again. If I could figure out how to delete this thread I would so I don’t have to open my app and get met with the warning bell that there is a comment.
To those of you who posted suggestions, thank you!!! It’s a new week and I am going to try and tilt my attitude towards carbs and sugar in general. Onward!18 -
Switch to a low carb, high fat diet and you will lose the cravings. Give it a couple of weeks to kick in and see for yourself. You can always go back if it's not for you.
Thank you. Based on other suggestions and yours I am decreasing carbs in general. New diets start on Monday, right?9 -
JerSchmare wrote: »Did you sell you house, lose your job, and now live on the streets looking for your next sugar fix? No? Then stop saying you’re addicted. You’re not.
Just track your calories and lose weight. Don’t blame anyone or anything but yourself.
Lol I actually did sell my house and start a new job this year. Lol but I’m not blaming “it” I am blaming me. I’m the one buying the crap and putting it into my mouth. Perhaps I used the word “addiction” too lightly for people. I forgot my sense of humor doesn’t translate to a computer screen and especially to strangers. But to say I don’t crave sugar would be a lie. I’m in counseling, not for sugar, so I know words carry weight. Apologies if my use of the word triggered something in you or others.10 -
I am just completing Whole30 because of my issues with sugar. I lost 15 pounds and 4inches off my waist in 30 Days! Sugar is added in soooo many things you would never expect. I definitely recommend Whole30 to get ahold of sugar addiction/over consumption
Also, try NutPods creamer, it’s fantastic and no added sugar or sugar replacements
I have read about Whole30. It is definitely in line with what I want for my life. Thank you7 -
paperpudding wrote: »Again, had you worded your post sugar habits and wanting to reduce consumption and address triggers ( you don't have to divulge what exactly triggers you) then nobody would be objecting.
It is the incorrect idea of addiction and the inaccurate claims of your doctor ( or perhaps your misunderstanding of what the doctor said, we don't know) that people are objecting to.
And perhaps your defensive attitude.
I am not trying to be defensive. I am reading every single post and taking suggestions into account. Some of been very helpful, some have not. I was simply trying to clarify what I am seeking, which is advice and support. But then I am immediately met with posts, some multiple, getting hung up on wording. I went back and to read what I said my Dr said. Perhaps my haste to keep my post short was the problem. She never said it gets stored in my stomach. She simply said that too much sugar, especially that which is drank because typically the grams are so high, gets stored in the body because it’s in excess. I didn’t go into it ALL. I spoke to this woman for an hour and was simply trying to be concise. I mentioned my stomach areas because it is rounder now than it ever has been. I also want to lose in my butt and thighs but again I was trying to be concise and in the moment was most annoyed by my stomach. But now that people keep trying to educate me on something and do it in a way that I am reading as condescending maybe I am getting defensive even though that is not my wish.
You don’t know me. I don’t know you. Some have made judgements about me based on wording. I have NEVER posted for support and advise or anything on MFP before. Within 24 hours a handful of people have made it so I will not be posting again. If I could figure out how to delete this thread I would so I don’t have to open my app and get met with the warning bell that there is a comment.
To those of you who posted suggestions, thank you!!! It’s a new week and I am going to try and tilt my attitude towards carbs and sugar in general. Onward!
Ok so now the doctor didn't say sugar gets stored on the stomach but excess calories get stored in the body.
I don't think anyone would argue with that - but it isn't what you said before.
Perhaps it is not your wish to get defensive - but it is coming across that way.
Btw, if you want to stop seeing the notification bell just unclick it and it and then you stop being notified of additional posts to the thread.
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paperpudding wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »Again, had you worded your post sugar habits and wanting to reduce consumption and address triggers ( you don't have to divulge what exactly triggers you) then nobody would be objecting.
It is the incorrect idea of addiction and the inaccurate claims of your doctor ( or perhaps your misunderstanding of what the doctor said, we don't know) that people are objecting to.
And perhaps your defensive attitude.
I am not trying to be defensive. I am reading every single post and taking suggestions into account. Some of been very helpful, some have not. I was simply trying to clarify what I am seeking, which is advice and support. But then I am immediately met with posts, some multiple, getting hung up on wording. I went back and to read what I said my Dr said. Perhaps my haste to keep my post short was the problem. She never said it gets stored in my stomach. She simply said that too much sugar, especially that which is drank because typically the grams are so high, gets stored in the body because it’s in excess. I didn’t go into it ALL. I spoke to this woman for an hour and was simply trying to be concise. I mentioned my stomach areas because it is rounder now than it ever has been. I also want to lose in my butt and thighs but again I was trying to be concise and in the moment was most annoyed by my stomach. But now that people keep trying to educate me on something and do it in a way that I am reading as condescending maybe I am getting defensive even though that is not my wish.
You don’t know me. I don’t know you. Some have made judgements about me based on wording. I have NEVER posted for support and advise or anything on MFP before. Within 24 hours a handful of people have made it so I will not be posting again. If I could figure out how to delete this thread I would so I don’t have to open my app and get met with the warning bell that there is a comment.
To those of you who posted suggestions, thank you!!! It’s a new week and I am going to try and tilt my attitude towards carbs and sugar in general. Onward!
Ok so now the doctor didn't say sugar gets stored on the stomach but excess calories get stored in the body.
I don't think anyone would argue with that - but it isn't what you said before.
Perhaps it is not your wish to get defensive - but it is coming across that way.
Btw, if you want to stop seeing the notification bell just unclick it and it and then you stop being notified of additional posts to the thread.
Thank you for telling me how to turn off the warning bell. It’s not NOW my doctor says it, she said it initially I just didn’t explain it well. That was my mistake.
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