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I am such a sugar addict. I find that even artificial sweeteners trigger it! I am sworn off added sugar and all sweeteners for now because once I start I find that all other aspects of my diet start to fall away. I have been mostly sugar free since August of last year. I had a relapse two months ago due to caving in to a…

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Marshmallows, any kind. Especially if they are surrounded by dark chocolate

There are times that our bathroom scale is our best friend, and other times that it is our worst enemy. I agree that you are most likely retaining water. Getting rid of all of that sugar is a huge step in the right direction! Make sure you are logging all of your food and water intake so that you can review it. It also…

I have four as well, ages 35 - 19. I am really looking forward to the time when they all drop in:)

I am IN! Lo snacking after dinner! Me:1 LNS 1

Artificial sweeteners! If you are using them, STOP! No diet soda, ice tea, or even gum! They tease the brain into expecting the sugar dosage. When the brain does not get what it wants, the cravings kick in. The Low carb diet will eliminate the cravings but it may take a week or two.

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Tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad with lettuce and tomato if you do not have a microwave. A rotisserie chicken will make several servings of chicken salad. Also, Lean Cuisine has three or four low carb varieties that are reasonable. If you do not have a fridge, consider getting a thermal lunch bag and some cold…

Sugar and flour are powerfully addictive! The craving when first removing these items from the diet can be overwhelming. That is when you reach out to your supportive friends and family. The cravings do really subside over a few weeks, so there is hope us! I removed sugar and carbs from diet about a year ago, but in the…

hello there. I am glad to see your weight loss! You have an inspiring story! Kat

Yes! My mini goal is to stop putting cream in my coffee! I figured that I use about 3 T of light cream per cup, twice a day. There are 30 calories in 1 T of light cream. That is 180 calories a day! Add that up over a year and its 1260 calories a week, 5400 calories a month, 64,800 calories a year. By eliminating this one…

Hi Trace! Nice to meet you. You sound like you have the classic dieters dilemma. If only there were a secret, right?

That gave me a laugh too! Thanks!

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