Sugar Addiction

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I'm still fighting the sugar battle. I wish I would have never let myself slide so many days in a row and get my body re-addicted to it! My actions have caused an almost 2-month stall so that's been very discouraging and I totally let myself down. I didn't have any cravings really before I let sugar creep back in my diet...evil EVIL sugar. I know this journey isn't meant to be an easy fix and this goes to show we still have to make good choices and use our sleeve as a tool to help us lose the weight.

What about having sugar substitutes? There are a ton of sweets made with Splenda and other sweeteners. While I am not saying to go crazy with sugar-free canines, it is better for you than canines with real sugar.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

What about having sugar substitutes? There are a ton of sweets made with Splenda and other sweeteners. While I am not saying to go crazy with sugar-free canines' date=' it is better for you than canines with real sugar.[/quote']

candies not canines...,sorry as that is a scary thought.

[doxieville 799]

So....you are saying DON'T dip one of my doxies in sugar and eat?? Ah man! That was on my meal plan for tonite!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

So....you are saying DON'T dip one of my doxies in sugar and eat?? Ah man! That was on my meal plan for tonite!!

You crack me up

[Eat That Frog 53]

I am having such a hard time with avoiding sugar right now. I went shopping and in the discount section, there was a whole bunch of chocolate candy. OMG! I wanted some so bad, so instead of the candy bars, I allowed myself to buy the ultimate chocolate brownie. Wow. When I took a bite, my stomach did not like it one bite. But it tasted so delishious! Now I just want more sugar! Don't like that I gave in! So uncontrolled. Here again my thoughts lied to me. When will I learn? Does anyone elso struggle with this? How do you handle it?

You are at goal? Do you not feel like you can have treat from time to time?

[ChrisJ 44]

So....you are saying DON'T dip one of my doxies in sugar and eat?? Ah man! That was on my meal plan for tonite!!

Maybe because it's 2:00am but this had me laughing so hard, tears rolled down my cheeks! Thanks, Doxieville, that made my night.

[doxieville 799]

Maybe because it's 2:00am but this had me laughing so hard, tears rolled down my cheeks! Thanks, Doxieville, that made my night.

[doxieville 799]

LOL! Happy to amuse people during their sleepless nites. :-)

[JustSkinnyMeInside 89]

I am having such a hard time with avoiding sugar right now. I went shopping and in the discount section' date=' there was a whole bunch of chocolate candy. OMG! I wanted some so bad, so instead of the candy bars, I allowed myself to buy the ultimate chocolate brownie. Wow. When I took a bite, my stomach did not like it one bite. But it tasted so delishious! Now I just want more sugar! Don't like that I gave in! So uncontrolled. Here again my thoughts lied to me. When will I learn? Does anyone elso struggle with this? How do you handle it? [/quote']

Yes, I struggle at times with this. My cure is to eat a choc Peanut Butter fudge PowerCrunch bar. It satisfies my sweet tooth, choc tooth, crunchy tooth, and gives me protein!!!! Yummmmmm...

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[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Surgery can only do so much toward losing weight. and there are no ifs ands or buts on the subject of food addiction: it is as real as cocaine or alcohol addiction and, in fact, affects exactly the same pleasure/impulse control centers of the brain as recognized drugs. This is especially true of what David Kessler calls hyperpalatable foods -- foods dense in calories from sugar/fat/salt.

The good news -- and there IS good news -- is that a program of foods high in dopamine- and serotonin-boosting chemicals, along with numerous brain-amping activities (from simple exercise to listening to music) can regrow those receptors and minimize those cravings, rev up your impulsive control, and bring the confidence of fulfillment and health. Good luck!

So now I am intrigued....can you share about these foods and the program. I would find it very helpful.....

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Now I'm confused. Pam Peeke M.D. is this an advertisement? I hate when some one is advertising because it's exploitation. I was under the impression that this is a support group for individuals who have had wls. If you are just advertising, then go to the paid advertisement section that is not deceiving!