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food allergies developing later in life?
Hi all, Just wanted to know if its possible to develop any intolerance or allergy to a food later on, despite having it in childhood or even as recently as a few years / months ago. I've been trying more nuts and seeds as they are low in sugar and good sources of protein/fat. I used to be fine with peanuts, but the past…
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natural sugars vs Artificial sugars?
Hello all, For the purpose of this 21 Day Sugar detox, I'd like to ask: - would fruit or natural sweeteners be allowed? Somehow I think not, because the 'taste' of sweet is what really triggers me to want more. So even natural sugar like dates are VERY sweet to me, and as much as I love those Lara bars or Kind bars, I…
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today's the day! Sugar Detoxing, and inspiration
Hello all! I'm taking the 'plunge' as scary as it feels, today I will try to get through just one day at a time without added sugars. I wanted to ask you a few things, if anyone would just chime in and share their thoughts or experiences, I'd love that! - Dairy is considered a 'natural' sugar, so why are things like…
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Your reasons for giving up sugar! Inspiration for people like me. =)
I thought this would be the best thing to read every day, for the next 21 days. Please comment: If you DO abstain or give up sugar, WHY you choose to, and what is your reason or what keeps you motivated especially when that ice creme or candy bar is calling your name!
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an example of a day with no added sugar!
Thank you all for the supportive comments and advice on my last posting. I need to just pick the day and plunge, I am currently overseas so it's hard to do at the moment. I return to my home (currently the US) in a few days so I'll try to begin then. But in the meantime I'd like to see someone's example of their food diary…
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breaking serious sugar addiction
Hi all, sorry for the redundant post. I posted to the 'getting started' link but then I realized this was probably the better one. I'm struggling SO much with my sugar addiction. I literally could eat a jar of nutella a day, i'm not kidding! the worst part is that, it makes me sick of course after I binge on all this sugar…
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Feel stuck, helpless, need to break serious sugar addiction
I'm pleasantly surprised I was still able to log back in with my old username =) I need support and hope that this community can help me. I feel so lost and confused. I don't know what to do, where to go. I have truly hit rock bottom and I'm so embarass - yes, I'm that 'sugar holic' girl who eats nutella out of the jar =(…
