Anyone want to give up candy/chocolate with me?

I gave up sweets for Lent (no offense to those with other religious views), so far its been a total killer! I'm allowing myself a bit of frozen yogurt here and there other than that nothing, it isn't easy at all. If you need support, I'm here. Good luck!:flowerforyou:

I, too, have IBS and know exactly what you are talking about. It's easy for me to give up sweets however my weakness is soda (although I'm completely free 5 days today) and carbs, which both make my IBS go crazy! I know how you feel. Giving them up is very hard to do but you can replace them with some healthier options and still get that "sweets" craving satisfied!

And, yes, I'm in! I know I will need help trying to stay away from breads (oh, I LOVE all different bread) and soda (not craving it as much now that I haven't had any though). Stay strong, we can do this!

I gave up candy and baked goods for Lent. Baked goods are especially difficult to give up. (I LOVE cookies, donuts, cake!) I've been doing this for about 10 years now. The first week or two is extremely difficult - I won't lie. I have been in a fog for the last week and a half. (It's amazing how that can affect you!) But, going cold turkey is the only way I can do it and I actually look forward to this time of year. Oh, and my skin looks absolutely fabulous come Easter

This year I am going to try and continue without even after Lent.

Take it day by day. It does get easier.

Good luck to you!

Soda, candy, chocolate, cupcakes anything sweet (except fruits) are my weaknesses. I also sometimes replace meals with candy, oh gummy yummy bears. I have to give it up, since i've been diagnosed with prediabetes, and its hard! So far been soda free for 3 days, I dont miss it one bit. This morning for breakfast, I ate a serving of oatmeal and didnt put any sugar, but I added nuts. It was not bad at all.

I haven't had any this year.

The longer it goes the easier it is - simply because I am happy I have gone two months and I'm not going to spoil that with one chocolate bar - same for McDonalds and chips too.

Start off by only accepting chocolate you are given. If someone gives you a chocolate bar write on todays date with a marker and throw it in a draw. In a weeks time you see it and think - Wow! I've cone a week - I'm not eating that - and give it back to the person who forced it on you

Works fo me

Growing up i was not particularly taken by candy or chocolate didnt care much for it to be honest, after i had a huge fall out with my dad i picked up on the goodness that is twix and snickers bars (i guess thats partly how i gained a lot of weight lol) and my job does not help I have to keep the candy and chocolates stocked for my servers!!!

So for lent (no offense to any other religious views) i gave it all up!! no candy, chocolate bars, cupcakes, cakes, sodas anything that gives me that ooey feeling is no more!! I would appreciate some help and encouragement!! ) and good luck!!

I am a candy addict. There have been times in the past I replaced meals with candy LOL At my desk at work I used to always keep a candy dish with pretzel m&m's in it.

I am convinced pretzel M&M's are the most evil thing ever. They are sweet, chocolate, AND salty...with a crunch. I am BAD with those. Really bad.

I am going to "allow" myself like cinnamon and/or chocolate chex cereal...and instant oatmeal because those are staples I eat a LOT of plus they have vitamins like iron that I could really benefit from.

Oh totally! I hit my breaking point last month when the big bags of them were on sale for 2 / $5 at shoprite and I finished both bags within a week.

I'm with you! I gave up candy bars, cake, ice cream, and shakes for 2012. So far, so good. I gave up McDonald's for 2011...wasn't easy (esp. since it's right next door to my workplace and right down the road from my house!), BUT it did make a BIG difference in my weight loss. Wish I would have known about MFP last year...I probably would have lost even more!!

no thanks, sorry.

I did a carb detox the 1st of the year. It was 2 week and the only carbs I could have were fruits and veggies. No breads, No Oatmeal and no Pasta. Of course no sweets either. I decided it was going so well I went 1 extra week. I totally lost my cravings for breads and sweets. It's amazing. I would give it a try. I'll be happy to email you the diet I did. It's tough the 1st week and gets easier the 2nd week and by the end of the 3rd you'll have a new attitude.

This is how bad I am with sweets. As I was reading your post- I was thinking- Yes, this would be good for me to do too as I am a sugar addict and I even go to a 12 step meeting for it. So, I went into the kitchen and tried to find all the chocolate I could eat, because I was going to quit sugar- what a total addict I am. I couldn't find anything sweet, so I decided if I wanted to really change I need to change right now, so I actually grabbed a piece of fruit. I have a bunch of valentine chocolate downstairs in the cold storage room, so if I can stay away from there I will be fine.

I have been doing P90x since January. That is 6 weeks of intense exercising and I haven't lost a bit of weight or lost any inches. I am 100% sure it is because of my diet of sweets that I have been hoarding and stuffing myself with. I may go a few days without sugar, but once I taste it I lose control and can't stop myself. It's bad. My brother is an alcoholic and it's like I am too, but with sugar.

So, what do I do? I actually went Vegan last February for a whole month and I also went sugar free for that month. I felt great! But after the month was over I went back to all my bad habits of just a little bit- well we all know that doesn't work. Can an alcoholic just have a little bit?

I am going down to Arizona next week and I am not liking how I am looking. I need to change and maybe this little support group will help me too.

My name is Tiffany and I am a sugar addict!