Sugar Detox?!
SweetMegz04
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So, I have a horrible sweet tooth and a friend of mine mentioned I should try doing a Sugar/Carb Detox for 2 weeks!
I know that I have to plan this in order to follow through, so any advice on how to do this or perhaps a menu??
Thanks!
I know that I have to plan this in order to follow through, so any advice on how to do this or perhaps a menu??
Thanks!
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what is the purpose?0
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what is the purpose?
I was about to post the same question. And I still think your costume is awesome sir.0 -
I know that the less sugar I eat, the less sugar I crave. A week or two of eliminating candies, chocolates and desserts helps a lot to control my cravings!0
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He is a GM at a Gym and I guess it is to help with Sugar Cravings..0
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Exactly!
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I posted below.. and I too like the Costume- Very 300 like!0
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He is a GM at a Gym and I guess it is to help with Sugar Cravings..
^ You should still get feedback from others on the information he provides. Some of the crappiest nutrition info comes out of gyms.
I think that practicing moderation is far superior to practicing elimination, but if removing something from your diet helps with this then more power to you and I wish you luck.0 -
I Agree.. Gyms do tend to share some crazy ideas. But he is also a good personal friend of mine- So I believe he has the best intentions. Nonetheless, am doing my research before begining this type of thing.. 0
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He is a GM at a Gym and I guess it is to help with Sugar Cravings..
^ You should still get feedback from others on the information he provides. Some of the crappiest nutrition info comes out of gyms.
I think that practicing moderation is far superior to practicing elimination, but if removing something from your diet helps with this then more power to you and I wish you luck.
I agree with this.
What happens after 2 weeks of no sugar? I know what would happen for me, I would go buck wild eating as much as I could
Probably not the best in the long run I don't think.
There's nothing inherently wrong with sugar/carbs anyway. Just have a chocolate instead of a box of chocolates, stick to your cal/macro goals & all is good. (Hopefully get some fruit/veggies/meat for your micronutrients & overall health also)
And thanks re the costume. 300 is what I was going for 0 -
I Agree.. Gyms do tend to share some crazy ideas. But he is also a good personal friend of mine- So I believe he has the best intentions. Nonetheless, am doing my research before begining this type of thing..
How long have you been tracking your calorie and macronutrient intake and have you considered allowing yourself to have treats daily and just factor them into your intake goals? In other words, enjoy a small bowl of ice cream or a piece of cake and account for the calories and fit it into your allowance of kcals?
Also, are you diabetic or insulin resistant?0 -
I would assume the purpose is to get rid of the sweet tooth she has.0
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No, I am not a diabetic... no issues like that. I think the goal was just to help me get away from the sweets, perhaps something this drastic could help. Go all or Nothing, right? But yes, I also agree with what happens after 2 weeks. So, I think what I will do is focus more on staying away from sugar but allowing some- a piece of chocolate for instance. I find that tea and stevia help with the "sweet" craving too.0
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No, I am not a diabetic... no issues like that. I think the goal was just to help me get away from the sweets, perhaps something this drastic could help. Go all or Nothing, right? But yes, I also agree with what happens after 2 weeks. So, I think what I will do is focus more on staying away from sugar but allowing some- a piece of chocolate for instance. I find that tea and stevia help with the "sweet" craving too.0
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The purpose is it makes it easier (for some people--probably not the same for everyone) to cut down or eliminate sugar from your diet. I tried gradually giving it up and it didn't work for me. I joined a "No junk food for 21 days" challenge and it helped me to get past the cravings because I just knew it was off limits, period. Once the 21 days were up, I didn't feel like immediately going out and eating every sugary thing in sight just because the challenge was over. I have been better able to save desserts only for special occasions, rather than having them several times a week. If that is what you mean by doing a "sugar detox," then I would definitely recommend it.what is the purpose?0 -
No, I am not a diabetic... no issues like that. I think the goal was just to help me get away from the sweets, perhaps something this drastic could help. Go all or Nothing, right? But yes, I also agree with what happens after 2 weeks. So, I think what I will do is focus more on staying away from sugar but allowing some- a piece of chocolate for instance. I find that tea and stevia help with the "sweet" craving too.
Just as an FYI to hopefully ease your mind a bit: In the context of weight loss, individual food sources are irrelevant as far as fat gain/loss outside of their contribution to your daily totals for calories and macros. For example, a scoop of ice cream by itself will not make you fat. Overconsuming calories will make you fat, and a scoop of ice cream has calories in it, as does an apple, as does a bowl of vegetables.
This is an important distinction to make because if you have the misconception (and I'm not saying you do) that certain foods are inherently "bad" then you'll end up depriving yourself of a lot of pleasure on this journey, and you and I both know that losing weight isn't fun as it is.
Now all that being said, if you compose your diet entirely of ice cream and cake you won't get much food and you'll develop micronutrient deficiencies and health problems, so obviously you should do your best to be smart about your food choices. But I'd also RECOMMEND that you intentionally budget SOME of your calories towards things that are what you'd call a "treat.
Eat mostly nutrient dense foods like vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, fish, etc.
Eat "a little bit" of snacks/treats/etc.
And win.0 -
I think that's great you're looking to eliminate sugar where you can! I need to do the same! Of course, I'd still consume fruits (as I do in my morning green smoothies). However, I do eat lots of sugary stuff so I say let's kick this together!!
Since sugar adds up to simple carbs, perhaps focus on low-carb specific eating, drink lots of water and your idea of tea & stevia is fantastic. After this Sunday I plan to do this as well as I am back to my starting weight as of today. Oh man, the holidays are tricky!!
Add me if you'd like!! Always love having new friends with similar goals and state of mind.
Cheers! Nikki:flowerforyou:0 -
i have a sweet tooth myself...
I gave it up for Lent this year and realize my dependency for it went after the 40 days. And then now that i'm on MFP, i dont mess with it too too much, though i still have my occasional sweet treat. (i just make sure its worked into my cals for the day)
In essence, make up your mind that you are going to give it up for a certain amount of days... or a month or so. Like a challenge if u will.. If you can get people into it as well, y'all will hold each other accountable.
At the end of the challenge, you'll feel VERY accomplished and not so dependent.0 -
The purpose is it makes it easier (for some people--probably not the same for everyone) to cut down or eliminate sugar from your diet. I tried gradually giving it up and it didn't work for me. I joined a "No junk food for 21 days" challenge and it helped me to get past the cravings because I just knew it was off limits, period. Once the 21 days were up, I didn't feel like immediately going out and eating every sugary thing in sight just because the challenge was over. I have been better able to save desserts only for special occasions, rather than having them several times a week. If that is what you mean by doing a "sugar detox," then I would definitely recommend it.what is the purpose?
I also have to agree... As Sidesteal said, a scoop of ice cream is not going to make you fat. But for some people (sugar addicts), it's really hard to stop at one scoop. I do find that a few weeks of "sugar detoxing" really helps you appreciate the sweetness in small amounts of sweets, or in fruits, and eliminates the crazy sweet cravings that some of us have!0 -
Just as an FYI to hopefully ease your mind a bit: In the context of weight loss, individual food sources are irrelevant as far as fat gain/loss outside of their contribution to your daily totals for calories and macros. For example, a scoop of ice cream by itself will not make you fat. Overconsuming calories will make you fat, and a scoop of ice cream has calories in it, as does an apple, as does a bowl of vegetables.
This is an important distinction to make because if you have the misconception (and I'm not saying you do) that certain foods are inherently "bad" then you'll end up depriving yourself of a lot of pleasure on this journey, and you and I both know that losing weight isn't fun as it is.
Now all that being said, if you compose your diet entirely of ice cream and cake you won't get much food and you'll develop micronutrient deficiencies and health problems, so obviously you should do your best to be smart about your food choices. But I'd also RECOMMEND that you intentionally budget SOME of your calories towards things that are what you'd call a "treat.
Eat mostly nutrient dense foods like vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, fish, etc.
Eat "a little bit" of snacks/treats/etc.
And win.
This!0 -
The purpose is it makes it easier (for some people--probably not the same for everyone) to cut down or eliminate sugar from your diet. I tried gradually giving it up and it didn't work for me. I joined a "No junk food for 21 days" challenge and it helped me to get past the cravings because I just knew it was off limits, period. Once the 21 days were up, I didn't feel like immediately going out and eating every sugary thing in sight just because the challenge was over. I have been better able to save desserts only for special occasions, rather than having them several times a week. If that is what you mean by doing a "sugar detox," then I would definitely recommend it.what is the purpose?
This is exactly what I mean. Not something so harsh I guess as "detox" but yes, making it off limits for the dates I choose and having on special occassions. I think would work best for me. Kind of like making my own rules and saying NO.. like a little kid I guess, lol0 -
No, I am not a diabetic... no issues like that. I think the goal was just to help me get away from the sweets, perhaps something this drastic could help. Go all or Nothing, right? But yes, I also agree with what happens after 2 weeks. So, I think what I will do is focus more on staying away from sugar but allowing some- a piece of chocolate for instance. I find that tea and stevia help with the "sweet" craving too.
Just as an FYI to hopefully ease your mind a bit: In the context of weight loss, individual food sources are irrelevant as far as fat gain/loss outside of their contribution to your daily totals for calories and macros. For example, a scoop of ice cream by itself will not make you fat. Overconsuming calories will make you fat, and a scoop of ice cream has calories in it, as does an apple, as does a bowl of vegetables.
This is an important distinction to make because if you have the misconception (and I'm not saying you do) that certain foods are inherently "bad" then you'll end up depriving yourself of a lot of pleasure on this journey, and you and I both know that losing weight isn't fun as it is.
Now all that being said, if you compose your diet entirely of ice cream and cake you won't get much food and you'll develop micronutrient deficiencies and health problems, so obviously you should do your best to be smart about your food choices. But I'd also RECOMMEND that you intentionally budget SOME of your calories towards things that are what you'd call a "treat.
Eat mostly nutrient dense foods like vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, fish, etc.
Eat "a little bit" of snacks/treats/etc.
And win.
Nicely put... Thanks for the advice!! 0 -
But for some people (sugar addicts), it's really hard to stop at one scoop.
^ And I understand this and this where the individual needs to know him/herself. (And good point).
However, I do think that MANY people try to fully eliminate a food and this is exactly what causes the lack of self control (setting calories too low can also play a role here IMO).
If you tell someone with a TDEE of 2700 that they have to eat 1200 calories and can't have any sweets, I'll bet a large some of money that they will end up lacking self control because of this.
I'm not saying this applies to everyone. I'm sure there are people who genuinely have a food addiction and it would be idiotic of me to say that elimination is ALWAYS a bad thing. I just think people are way to quick to practice this habit without figuring out the cause of their inability to moderate.0 -
Thank you everyone so much for all this great advice!!
to be honest, with me Sugar is really an addiction.. give me one chocolate and I will have 3 or 4 then I am like "well this day is ruined" and then the WHOLE box is gone! I am done with that and I need to have the control. Right now as I type this I have an office FULL of Chocolates, Treat Towers and Cookie Tins... Thank you Holidays and Co-Workers.. lol But I have yet to eat any of it.
Go Self Control!! lol
My plan is to start Monday- by this I mean start my avoiding the "bad" sugars and carbs but allowing some of one or the other. I wanted to do my research food-wise first and it's basically any good eating diet. Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Nuts and Fish. All what I plan to eat.
It's like re-teaching myself that it's ok to say NO to sweets and know I have that Power.0 -
Just as an FYI to hopefully ease your mind a bit: In the context of weight loss, individual food sources are irrelevant as far as fat gain/loss outside of their contribution to your daily totals for calories and macros. For example, a scoop of ice cream by itself will not make you fat. Overconsuming calories will make you fat, and a scoop of ice cream has calories in it, as does an apple, as does a bowl of vegetables.
This is an important distinction to make because if you have the misconception (and I'm not saying you do) that certain foods are inherently "bad" then you'll end up depriving yourself of a lot of pleasure on this journey, and you and I both know that losing weight isn't fun as it is.
Now all that being said, if you compose your diet entirely of ice cream and cake you won't get much food and you'll develop micronutrient deficiencies and health problems, so obviously you should do your best to be smart about your food choices. But I'd also RECOMMEND that you intentionally budget SOME of your calories towards things that are what you'd call a "treat.
Eat mostly nutrient dense foods like vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, fish, etc.
Eat "a little bit" of snacks/treats/etc.
And win.
This!
Yes...and no...I was plateaued for a month or so and my brother (he is a LMT and he and his wife are also health freaks) challenged me to just cut out sugar--as in the deserts, soda, etc. I immediately started losing weight again. I did that for about 3 weeks. This week has just sucked though. I really do need the all or nothing approach and I succeed with that. I wouldn't recommend cutting out ALL carbs. I didn't cut out fruits at all, just the junk food.
I think it is worth a shot!0 -
Thank you everyone so much for all this great advice!!
to be honest, with me Sugar is really an addiction.. give me one chocolate and I will have 3 or 4 then I am like "well this day is ruined" and then the WHOLE box is gone! I am done with that and I need to have the control. Right now as I type this I have an office FULL of Chocolates, Treat Towers and Cookie Tins... Thank you Holidays and Co-Workers.. lol But I have yet to eat any of it.
Go Self Control!! lol
My plan is to start Monday- by this I mean start my avoiding the "bad" sugars and carbs but allowing some of one or the other. I wanted to do my research food-wise first and it's basically any good eating diet. Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Nuts and Fish. All what I plan to eat.
It's like re-teaching myself that it's ok to say NO to sweets and know I have that Power.
Just haveing the treats around is bad. A piece of good advice my trainer told me was either waste it in the trash or waist it around your gut!0 -
I am 55 and have been on "diets" for 40 years that I could never stick with because there was always something that I was making "forbidden" to eat. Thus I always ended up craving it specifically and I never lost any weight that stayed off. 3 months ago it was like a lightbulb did go on over my head, and I just started "living" a healthy lifestyle. 6 days a week in a gym and counting calories. Even though I "limit" the treats now, NO treat is forbidden. I tell myself ALL things are permissable, but not ALL things are beneficial. It is the most liberating thing I've ever done. I now have a peace over food decisions. I have lost 27 pounds in 3 mos. Hope you find your balance and what works for you!0
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Thank you everyone so much for all this great advice!!
to be honest, with me Sugar is really an addiction.. give me one chocolate and I will have 3 or 4 then I am like "well this day is ruined" and then the WHOLE box is gone! I am done with that and I need to have the control. Right now as I type this I have an office FULL of Chocolates, Treat Towers and Cookie Tins... Thank you Holidays and Co-Workers.. lol But I have yet to eat any of it.
Go Self Control!! lol
My plan is to start Monday- by this I mean start my avoiding the "bad" sugars and carbs but allowing some of one or the other. I wanted to do my research food-wise first and it's basically any good eating diet. Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Nuts and Fish. All what I plan to eat.
It's like re-teaching myself that it's ok to say NO to sweets and know I have that Power.
Just haveing the treats around is bad. A piece of good advice my trainer told me was either waste it in the trash or waist it around your gut!
I Agree & I plan on re-gifting them Christmas Eve.. I am going to two parties0 -
a few years ago, I decided that for lent I was going to give up chocolate, candy, cookies, cakes, fries and chips. I managed it - it was extremely hard for me!!!! - but afterwards, I found that I didn't crave it as much as i used to. I do eat them every now and again (the chocolate more than the others!!) but I try not to go overboard. You have to find the balance that is best for you. It's good that you have people to give the treats to though - I find it a lot easier if they aren't in the house!!!0
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to be honest, with me Sugar is really an addiction.. give me one chocolate and I will have 3 or 4 then I am like "well this day is ruined" and then the WHOLE box is gone! I am done with that and I need to have the control. Right now as I type this I have an office FULL of Chocolates, Treat Towers and Cookie Tins... Thank you Holidays and Co-Workers.. lol But I have yet to eat any of it.
Hi,
I relate. I finally have deemed myself a sugar addict. I act the same way towards it as an alcoholic towards alcohol. You may want to check out Radiantrecovery.com
HTH. 0 -
a few years ago, I decided that for lent I was going to give up chocolate, candy, cookies, cakes, fries and chips. I managed it - it was extremely hard for me!!!! - but afterwards, I found that I didn't crave it as much as i used to. I do eat them every now and again (the chocolate more than the others!!) but I try not to go overboard. You have to find the balance that is best for you. It's good that you have people to give the treats to though - I find it a lot easier if they aren't in the house!!!
Thankfully I do have people to re-gift to! I really wanted to die when I walked in the office, I was like "awww gifts" but then "omg, Noooo!!" lol it was a fight of emotions..0
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