Darn sugar...

[Paulie]

OMG I am having such a hard time with sugar lately....and that usually is not the case with me. I am binging like crazy.

I am just putting this out there to help take the power out of it!!!!

Any suggestions for what to do when the craving hits?????

[dave47]

I have plenty of fruit and yoghurt around the house.Don't know if that helps for everyone but it works for me.

[kelsh]

I also use fruit and yougurt. But I have to watch myself because if I really crave a sweet...I will put sugar in my yougurt.

kelsh

[bluebellgirl]

i find high protein and high fibre works to ward of binges.. i have a smoothie with a banana, some berries and protein powder and it helps

[RRecovery]

Just read an article a few days ago about a medical experiment with rats and water sweetened with saccharin. They preferred the sugared water over cocaine!

[smiling jack]

I had cocaine a couple times in my career. I preferred sugared water, too. I should have been in the test, also.

[sugarssweetpea]

Along with the cocaine in my past the sugar water was alcohol & when I was not doing that I had the wonderful sugar water of soda. Fully caffeinated of course (even slept with mountain dew by my bed).

But anyway, my 4 year old prayed this morning before breakfast that God would help us to get all of the junk food out of the house & that we would not buy any more candy. Talk about a wake up call. I feel your pain about the sugar.

[Nina Kay]

Darn sugar... by Paulie.

I really like your title Paulie. My sentiments exactly. I'm having such a hard time again with sweets. I really liked everyone's replies to you and it's so good to see SSP posting here again.

[Paulie]

Originally Posted by sugarssweetpea

But anyway, my 4 year old prayed this morning before breakfast that God would help us to get all of the junk food out of the house & that we would not buy any more candy. Talk about a wake up call. I feel your pain about the sugar.

WOW...... yeah that is a wake up call for sure and it is also a gift that you have given your child. You have given your child the gift of being aware of food and what he/she puts into their body. I think that is awesome!!!

Since posting this thread I have had good days and bad days LOL normal right? But I am not giving up, I am trying to remember that when I eat something I should not, my entire day is not ruined....I do not have to say 'screw it' and use that as an excuse, a choice to 'screw it' for the rest of the day. That is big for me.

I have to acknowledge that I worked really hard for 4 years to lose the weight that I lost and through that acknowledgement continue to be proud of myself.

I get so much encouragement and inspiration from this forum and all of you here supporting each other.

(I do miss Pony )

[sugarssweetpea]

Thanks Paulie & Nina. I have tried to not raise my children with the eating disorder that I have. Growing up, I had sugar every day. All three meals & sometimes for snacks as well. I know that there are underlying causes just as with my prior alcohol & drug abuse & I have started working a step program. I am still on step one. I am answering questions that I found online at another site from the steps & am going to begin working with a friend who has been through a 1 year program & meet with her once a week. Unfortunately, my children do eat sugar (just not every time that I do.) I have tried really hard to tell them about what all the junk food does to your body in addition to them seeing the weight on me. Sometimes my 4 year old can really eat a lot of it at one time. Just like me. Kinda scary, that is why I want to get a grip on it with them now.

As far as screwing up the whole day, I go more for screwing up the whole week, then I would talk myself into thinking I screwed up the whole month, when in all actuality I only made a mistake & screwed up the moment. Just that one choice. Thats it!!

[Pony]

miss you too Paulie. We have had our times here. And right now I could use your kick in the pants you used to give me.

I am also still having a time of it with the sweets. I was doing so well and then off the cliff I jumped. Even my little one was helping me and encouraging me, but I have disappointed her I'm sure.

Well, I am not giving up. Just taking it one step at a time.... again

Today I have not had any bouts with sugar really. I have been busy working around home here.

Paulie, my friend, I know you have it in you to get right back on track. You have been my inspiration for many years. Not for your perfection, heaven knows.... not that...lol, but for your humanity and your strength to go on. Your willing to share and support those who struggle. You are an awesome lady and a treasured friend. Progress not perfection...right? Give yourself that credit for what you have accomplished...and don't look to destroy it. You have the tools to dig into what is bringing that stinking thinking back into the forground..... and sent it packing. You have created a new lifestyle in that is healthier and managable through realizing that you stay in the moment....was has been is gone and the future will take care of it's self when you do the next right thing. Of course you know all of this....you taught it to me.

Love ya... hugs

[Paulie]

was has been is gone and the future will take care of it's self when you do the next right thing.

thanks Pony I needed to hear that.

You are waaaaaayyy to sweet to me.

Okay....your words to me...RIGHT back at ya!!!

I have set a goal for myself, a small goal by 12/12 when I have drs appt. I can do it, I know I can, just one day at a time...with my friends support!!!!

[Neagrm]

Thanks for this thread!

I haven't been here in a while; came to visit today and read this post first. I so appreciate reading it and am reminded and inspired to not give up despite falling flat on my face.

Wishing everyone a healthy New Year!

Nea

[Pony]

Neagrm, I have fallen in the sugar pit myself for the last couple of months. but here I am back attempting to get myself back on track with my goals and food plan.

[Paulie]

It has been a really bad week for me and sugar. But not giving up. I have a goal before the middle of April, I did it before, I can do it again.....there truly is no doubt in my mind!!!

[Pony]

I know what you mean Paulie, Me too. I did do it before...now if I could just get myself going again.....it's the getting going that is the hard part. I think once I am off and rolling with it, I will be good. The momentum...that what I need.

[Paulie]

We CAN do it Pony!!!! I will be 44 in mid April....that is my goal date!!!

[Nina Kay]

A day without sugar is a day of clarity and stability.

[Pony]

Originally Posted by Paulie

We CAN do it Pony!!!! I will be 44 in mid April....that is my goal date!!!

I am with ya there....I'm not far behind on that turning 44!!!!



Yes, Nina, No sugar = clarity