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Thank you @WinoGelato for the idea. Here's the group for those interested. I will move my accountability and thoughts posts there! Please ask to join if you'd like to engage in discussions that will help us all move forward to coping successfully without sugar dependence at all.…

You're welcome, thanks for reading! It IS a struggle, and I respect your insight realizing it. Please use this space if you need to vent, ask questions or just chat away the cravings!

Yay! Data nerds!

@lodro I believe what you're looking for is " making legs for pants." And careful about assuming PFs senecarr, you could land in a reductio ;) I'll make reference to the constraints of the U defined by the original post. PF to reductio there, but the outcome is excluded by the constraints of the universe.

I asserted that accountability is one of the biggest factors here, so for those interested in talking accountability: Here's my daily dose. Yesterday was pretty good until the 9th hour. I had my brother bring a Coke over when he stopped by in the evening so our dogs could run amuck in my yard sending the squirrels into a…

@brianpperkins for U, ∃x ∈ D such that Q(x) not ∀x ∈ D, Q(x)

Thanks @SamandaIndia for the posts. I've found that focused incremental changes don't necessarily help the big problem (coping mechanism) but they DO really develop resources for alternatives when I WANT something. For instance, I'm craving that morning capp like crazy! But, if I've changed it in the past successfully, and…

Ah, yes, the readiness neurotransmitter, right? LOL. Baseball bats. Yikes. But I love the point. I really appreciate this point and I ask, could it shed some light into why cravings escalate in-process? Meaning... I get a spoonful of sugar, eat it, LOVE it and then in 10 minutes NEED another one....then 5 minutes later,…

I didn't verify the data on the TED video, but TED generally uses reputable data sources and experts. Off the cuff, I imagine that the data is presented in a relational frame, maybe? As in: maybe broccoli doesn't have the same effect as x? Thank you for bringing that to light, though!

Thanks glutenfreida! I'll look forward to it!! Never giving up is important! Thanks for the nice comments! I've tried for a long time to really be in control, and stay steady and the reality is: Life Happens. When I thought it was just a sugar thing, I did very well for a long time...until Life happened. And when I fell…

Thank you for trying to parse something out for me, but again, it's not relevant to the need for social interaction with like-minded individuals. I appreciate the desire to help. I would just like to point out that I consistently have said from the outset that this is a coping-mechanism (i.e. behavior) that needs to change…

Thank you. I did look the book up as well. Thanks.

Yes, it's helpful and informative but there's a distinction that should be made here: the intention is to be able to come here and vent, talk about it, create camaraderie among those that are currently struggling; and in direct contrast to the OP on that thread, and other posters as well, the intervening discussion of will…

Exactly. As the post above said, it's intended for discussion of triggers and strategies...and...engaging conversation with constructive suggestions. I mean to ask those focused on the semantics of addiction and will power to either refocus or regroup where the discussion is more relevant to the purpose. I'm not…

I appreciate the weigh-ins, but the goal and purpose of this IS for those who relate to the feeling to find support, discuss triggers and discuss strategies: Pragmatic, cognitive, behavioral, etc. The utility of debating it's credence is testament to not really understanding the concept here. I do think that using sugar as…

I hear you. When I was a kid (pre-literate), I remember seeing my dad use this giant tub of crystal-white icing over and over. Seeing it sit in the cupboard was like torture every time I opened it. One day, I snuck into the kitchen, climbed onto the counter, dug a HUGE spoonful out, shoved it into my mouth and ran into my…

Thank you for pointing that out. Yes, they were explicit in the "added sugars" label. I try not to get too hung up on natural sugar from fruit and veggies with natural fiber anyway. Bananas are a weakness, so I actually only buy two at a time! (Now THAT is sad!!) I live in Michigan so we are finishing up apple season, and…

[/quote] But oh, how I wanted to believe them![/quote] Yep. Like Santa. :)

@lodro, I agree. It's too hard to say just one little x. I do find too, that really fatty nuts can hold me out pretty far.

I think I need some wine!! LOL ;) I once successfully used your method too, @goldshotc, of being ultra picky about the sweets, thanks for the reminder!

I believe that I've said from the very beginning that it is a psychologically driven problem that is physically rewarding. Basic understanding of conditioning behaviors, as in Pavlov's dog, hardly broach the complexity of the issue, and to reduce complex issues as such is insulting. And if/once you have kids, you'll…

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines indicate that 10% or less than one's total calorie intake should be from sugar, so there's not a specific number of grams-per-day, but a general guideline to follow (page 9).…

I've always used blueberries. Iron (not a lot) and Vitamin C in one shot. http://www.dailyiron.net/blueberries/ http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.php I've always love oatmeal for it's many awesome qualities too!!

I seal it as well in a air tight container. Same for all flours and sugars.

@SamandaIndia , working on the mindfulness! :) Thank you! @Tennisskater I HEAR YOU!! I'm happy to hear of your success! Make BROWNIES? I ate an entire tray of rice krispie treats not too long ago...in a single day. Strong work, keep it up! I really like your mantra, "I know..." That is part of the mindfulness too, I think.…

Strong work on the Halloween Candy!! My kids are so young I pilfered a chunk of their stashes out to the other kids in the group without them knowing! ;) Once they're old enough to notice, I'll defer to respecting their property as a way to logically avoid the candy! Can you have low citric acid fruits, like a banana or…

@rguzame , that sounds like a great idea, will try it. I've heard of having Mag levels checked too. Maybe something to ask a nutritionist or dietician if any are on and want to weigh in? @ninerbuff ?

@sezxyStef et al. It is true that you can be addicted to refined sugar and similar substances, and I know that I am. This is not an issue of getting natural sugars from natural foods, but an issue of having intense, psychologically driven and physically rewarded, cravings for foods with refined sugar. Because excessive…

@DisneyDude85, for sure!

@Francl27, great idea to really focus on the craving and subbing a healthier version! That's the kind of focus on mindful eating that would really help me, rather than just trying to avoid it altogether!