TexasGirl

This may be a silly comparison, but I have at least a little bit of insight into cravings and addiction.

I have been tracking what I eat because I was suspecting that I was extremely sugar sensitive. My results proved that sugar was definitely affecting my mood and my state of mind during the day. So I decided to drop it and all refined carbs. Whoa.

I made it a week. All week long, all I thought about was sugar. Cheez-Its. Honey buns. Twix bars. It seemed to be a constant in the back of my mind that I was missing something that was so imperative to my life. Seven days later, I started planning my slip. I didn't want my husband to know (he was so proud that I was sticking to the commitment), so I made a stupid excuse to go to the grocery store. Once there, I "had" to go ahead and buy Halloween candy for the kids tonight! I brought it home, and I bragged about how I bought only candy that wasn't my favorite kinds so that I wouldn't be tempted. The second he fell asleep on the couch...well....um, suddenly that candy was my favorite kind after all. I didn't eat a bunch, but the fact is, I did. And then I realized...I had planned a relapse!!! My brain craves sugar to stay "normal." Again, I know sugar is not going to ruin my life like alcohol, but it gave me some insight. Just thought I'd share.

Aquiana

I've had that too! It's crazy. I'm the same way with sugar. Sometimes I swear I need it. Some people don't believe it but I've actually had cravings for chocolate just about as bad as my cravings for cigarettes. Oh and I'm supposed to be on a diet and I've snuck 2 chocolate bars in the car on my way home from the store in the last two weeks. I literally ate them really fast before I got home and hid the wrappers. Terrible huh? It does kinda make you think.....

TexasGirl

Yes! And then yesterday, while my H was pumping gas, I went in the grocery store for some hair product, and I stopped at one of those little Russell Stover stands where you can deposit $.25 for 3 little pieces of candy without going through the register. I did this INTENTIONALLY so that there wouldn't be any candy on the receipt!!! I was afraid he would ask to see the receipt. I ate them on the way to the car so he wouldn't know. Talk about sickness...

robina

There is a fantastic web site by a woman who writes books about sugar/carb addiction, and the connection to depression.

http://www.radiantrecovery.com/

I have some of her books, and I follow her eating plan. I no longer eat sugar or refined carbs, I have lost 40 pounds, and for the first time in 20 years, I am depression free (without medication). I really recommend her books if you think you have a problem with sugar.

Robin

JT

I am going to check that out Robina...I am currently trying to get back off sugar.

Oh and the comparison isn't silly at all Texas!

BubbaBob

I love it when y'all have a "light bulb moment"...maybe it ain't just a matter of will for us A's after all, eh? LOL

Do NOT take the above seriously...I'm just pickin' and funnin'...and a gal from Texas oughtta understand "pickin' and funnin'...(G)

BubbaBob

Jazzman

If I lived in Texas I KNOW I would develope a serious dependancy on Fajitas.