My sugar addiction...

[bluedeathray]

Is kicking my ass.

I've discussed it with my doc. I've tried substitutes. I realize (on an intellectual basis) that what goes in my mouth is up to me. But there's more to it than that, for me.

I work hard, play hard, and have a ton of projects going on. At some point, (on an emotional level), my guard drops and I rationalize giving myself a treat.

I'll read every heart friendly suggestion. Thanks ya'll. Great community.

[empedocles]

1. In a nutshell - imo

It's Not What You're Eating, It's What's Eating You: The ...

https://www.amazon.com/Its-What-Youre-Eating-Whats/...
It's Not What You're Eating, It's What's Eating You: The 28-Day Plan to Heal Hidden Food Addiction Hardcover – September 1, 1993 by Ph.D. Janet Greeson …

[Much harder, but more effective, than diets - imo]

[leftieNanner]

2. Thanks for the suggestion empedocles

I have the same issue.

But the link to Amazon doesn't work.

[leftieNanner]

3. I have the same problem

A few years ago, I went on a nearly zero carb eating regimen and it seemed to calm the sugar problem after a few weeks. I tried no carb and it wiped me out.

If I start my day with a no carb breakfast (pile of arugula, sliced tomato, slice of provolone cheese, fried egg on top), then the urges for sugar don't seem to kick in as badly or as soon.

I also keep a bowl of sugar free hard candies (peppermints and Werther's hard caramels) in the living room. They help to curb the desire by providing something sweet without the sugar. The fake sugar isn't good either, but it's something. For me, I just have to keep that stuff out of the house. Chewing a stick of strong mint sugar free gum helps when I'm at the grocery store.

[fierywoman]

4. By now I've read hundreds of comments of people who

have gone keto and they all invariably say they lost their sweet tooth ... I think it takes about two weeks +/- ... but I also second the idea above about dealing with "what's eating you."

[Ocelot II]

7. Add me to the list. I went low-carb at the beginning of the pandemic,

and lost interest in sweet things after a few weeks - and I have lost about 60 lbs. On the rare occasions when I do eat something sweet, it seems like almost too much; one cookie is about all I can handle, and I don't crave any more than one.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

5. I kicked mine. Here is how I did it.

It took time, but having developed an issue with gluten with breads, pastas, I had to eliminate them from my diet. The same with White potatoes, white rice, and beans. As I gradually eliminated these food items from my diet, my cravings for sugar lessened. If I do eat something like a small dessert, the sugar is just way too much.

In addition, I dropped another 12 pounds as a result. My Glucose levels dropped as well. For complex carbohydrates increases blood sugar levels, which is not good if one is Diabetic. I do like Stevia with Monk Fruit in my tea. Natural sugars in fruits are fine. It is the refined sugars that get people into trouble.

I am a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers(WW). I have been at or well below my set goal since 2014 after losing 53 to get there. Do consult with your Doctor as to what path you may need to take.

Good luck to you.

[masmdu]

6. ALLULOSE for the win...

All natural, FDA approved as safe, 70% as sweet as sugar, can be used like sugar in baking or other sugar use cases, almost 0 calories, and...

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/what-is-alluose


“What's interesting is that it's not metabolized by the body. It's absorbed by the small intestine, but then actually excreted. So none of the calories get absorbed or stored in your body,” DiMarino says. “With the limited research that's been done, it's been found that [allulose] doesn't have effects on blood sugars or an insulin response.”

[BWdem4life]

8. Try this...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1157128251

Lots of healthy sugars in it.