Sugar is so hard to cut out, I admire your ambition! You’ve got this
09 Aug 21 by member: kelc32
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tic tac's!! no calorie, no carb, good taste in your mouth
10 Aug 21 by member: kim.sager
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Have a sugar problem here as well. So hard to leave it alone. I'll take any advice you have that helps. I am just getting started and have 100+ pounds to lose.
10 Aug 21 by member: tarah1180
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When I first started, I cut out all sugar. The only fruit I allowed was berries. I lost 50 lbs( was on another site b4 I joined this one)
I am in maintenance now and I fall off occasionally but am able to rebound pretty quickly. One dessert I make in summer alot is strawberries drizzled with sugar free Hershey's chocolate syrup and a dollop of sugar free rediwhip.
10 Aug 21 by member: Diana 1234
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Sugar is one of my issues as well. Got some serious weight to lose, but I will get it done! Can use some sugar ideas as well!
10 Aug 21 by member: sheldonhudson1
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check out bright line eating. she sets you up for a sugar And flour free eating plan
10 Aug 21 by member: pentufts
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Sounds like a plan! Good luck and let us know how you are doing!
10 Aug 21 by member: Triangle-Woman
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Great Start! Excited to see your progress. I have a weakness for processed sugary sweets as well.
10 Aug 21 by member: Eatlittle
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Snow, I'm right there with ya!!! I am not able to eat sugar either...I cannot moderate so I had to swear off the stuff too. Hard to do but I have been winning the battle. great luck to you!!!!
10 Aug 21 by member: k.edwards3
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I am there as well it’s hard to let go of the sweets
10 Aug 21 by member: greywomen1
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watch "That Sugar Film" it's free on YouTube. it's what finally got my husband to swap some of his treats and give up some more sugar. It delves into the unhealthy side effects of excess sugar consumption. It's terrible for you even if you're not overweight. Good luck with cutting things out! You have the willpower.
10 Aug 21 by member: bdixon1989
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Sugar is a white substance extracted from plants just like cocaine and heroin are white substances extracted from plants. For some people sugar can be very "addicting". Look at those high sugar foods and tell yourself they are really just cocaine or heroin in a different form and that may help you recognize that you really should not eat them. There is a two week protocol on breaking the sugar cravings in a book called Always Hungry (which I was) by Dr. David Ludwig that I followed to get me through initially. To keep my intense sweet cravings under control I cannot eat foods added sugar or white flour products including bread and pasta. I do eat two servings of whole, natural fruit and 1 small piece of dark chocolate each day and those do not trigger any insatiable cravings. I also eat limited portions of intact grains and potatoes. Cutting out sugar and white flour has made a world of difference in my ability to transition to a more healthful diet and lose weight without the intense struggle with hunger so characteristic of my past attempts.
Best wishes to you Snowwhite100!
10 Aug 21 by member: BrendaWNC
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I do exactly the same thing when I sabotage myself.! I no longer have anything but fruit in the house and crackers in the pantry and I plan every meal. I get so much good healthy food to eat, but it is that sugar that gets me in trouble EVERY time!
10 Aug 21 by member: seashell45
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Do you think sugar is the enemy or is it your relationship with it?
10 Aug 21 by member: Shaeya Flow
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Sweets! My addiction!! Ug.
10 Aug 21 by member: ltrain1970
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if you're worried about blood sugar... have you heard of trim healthy mama? it has really balanced the spikes I was feeling. may be worth a looksie
10 Aug 21 by member: Cadence1
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12 Aug 21 by member: shirfleur 1
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