sugar addict

Hey there, I'm Kristina. I have a terrible sweet tooth that has made me the size I am. I am 210lbs, and looking to lose at least 50lbs. More would be lovely but I'm big boned so I'll always be that tiny bit heavier.

I am here to offer encouragement and hope we can be friends.

re: found on Dotfit:

All legitimate science agrees that the causes of continuous weight gain in developed nations consists of a variety of environmental, psychological and physiological factors, not sugar and sweeteners.[1] Researchers found that obesity was positively linked with time spent watching TV or at a computer and diets high in fat. Sweeteners are unfortunately guilty by association because of their presence in the foods and drinks (thus calories) we choose to consume. In other words, we can get fat on anything if we eat more calories than we burn. According to a 2003 article in Obesity Research, “The use of caloric sweeteners has risen across the world, and has contributed to an increasing number of calories consumed per day, which leads to weight gain”.[2] The sad truth is that as a society we simply make poor food and drink choices. No one would argue that a diet high in sugar and the low nutrient density foods that deliver it is good for you, but in the end these poor food choices are simply a delivery vehicle for excess calories. There is nothing inherently fat producing about sugar. But, the reality is that sugary foods do make up a significant portion of the typical American’s diet. Coupled with low daily activity, this is a recipe for disaster, tipping the scale in favor of weight gain. The take home message should be more accurately, “reduce junk food intake and increase physical activity to improve health and body composition”. Not, “don’t eat sugar, it will make you fat.”

Hi, Andrea!
You can do it! It may be the best option for you to make a clean break with sugar, and things that contain hidden sugars. Don't just throw it in the trash, take it immediately out of the house! I did this a while back, and it helped me if there was not anything in the house that I could substitute for candy, cake, etc. Even snack foods (like my kid's Cheez-its!) have more sugars than people realize! I limited my sugars to whole fruits, and only in the mornings. Eliminating bread also helped me. It was rough for a few days as I "withdrew" from my sugar cravings, but don't give in! Every time you say "no" makes it that much easier the next time. You have the ability to do it!!!! Good luck!

There is nothing wrong with a good sweet tooth!!

Try Snack Well's Fudge Drizzled Caramel Popcorn. It's only 130 cals a pack, and more than satisfies my sweet tooth!

Andrea, You aren't alone!