So my great idea of giving up sweets as my way to lose weight has not worked very well for me in practice! Try, try, try again. It has been harder than I thought. Work has been my struggle place for me! Every day someone is bringing in cookies, cake, it has been so challenging! I realized that telling myself that something was off limits was maybe not such a good idea because then I would really think about that sweet I couldn't have so maybe it would be good to have a cheat day. So I did that and then it has kind of avalanched. I weighed myself today for the first time since the official weigh in and I knew it wouldn't be good but I knew I needed to be honest and maybe it will give me a kick in the pants. So I weighed more than my initial start up weight! I had a feeling this might happen. I also went to bed waaay too late last night and this never bodes well for me eating well the next day bc I feel like crap. I want to write more, about my boyfriend too and the things he says about my body (he tells me my tummy sticks out) and how that makes me feel but it's already late and I'm tired. It has been too long since I have blogged and I missed it so I want to try to get back to it. I think it helps me stay better on track but I'm not sure. Want to write more about my sugar addiction but I'm too tired! I can't believe how strong the addiction and cravings are when I don't have it. It seems to be all I can think about! Drives me crazy that I want something sweet so bad! Here's to a better day tommorrow and many after that!
Posted on September 22, 2014
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Sign in to CommentIf you get a chance watch the new documentary "Fed Up". It talks a lot about sugar addiction and obesity in America. It's very interesting and helps me to really think about all those hidden sugars out there that we are consuming every day. I did a sugar detox for 10 days and it has really helped me to at least back off on the sugar. For those of us who struggle with this we need to decide every day to do the best we can with this day. You might want to think about the people you let into your life - Keep fighting for you!
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By being honest, you are doing well. +0.6 isn't horrific, just makes it a bit more of a challenge to get back in the game. One of my friends used to be a sweet addict and to kick it, after every meal, every snack, every non-water drink, she brushed her teeth and used mouthwash. She swears by it. She calls it her mouthwash diet. Not only did she break the sweet addiction, her dentist loved her.
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Hi, try eating 70% cocoa chocolates, 25g after lunch really helps me to stay on track. The bitter chocolate doesn't leave that desire of continue eating like the normal chocolate. And its good for your heart. ;) Also, everytime you think about eating something sweet in your work, think that you will have that same sweet but in the weekend. And when the weekend comes, think about what sweet you would like to eat more, and eat it. I mean, try not to eat a whole bag of sweets, but eat what you think is considerable a good piece. Enjoy every piece of it, and then forget about it. I mean, thats its working for me. I'm not loosing weight so fast, but I'm loosing. I hope I could help you. Stay strong.
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I have a very loud and obnoxious sweet tooth. Im still new to all of this, but ive found this last week that tracking what i eat really opens m eyes to how much the sweets take up on my calorie count, and also tracking it has helped me make better decisions...like i actually managed to just have one serving of.ice cream. I also learned that i am not yet ready to buy a bag of m&ms or cookies...i cant help myself with those yet. Maybe someday. Maybe not.
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I am the same way. I tell myself to go without something and that is the first thing that I think about and in the end give in. Instead of cold turkey I have to slowly cut out things. I am not a big sweets person but I am a fast food person. Let's face it laziness is the key factor to fast food. The best part is you don't have to make it and is generally yummy. Lol. When I worked in an office setting I would still enjoy a treat but just a small amount. It allows you to be part of your work cheer but not make you feel like you failed yourself for having a bite of a cupcake.
Keep going and don't let someone's negativity sideline your progress and choices.
Keep going and don't let someone's negativity sideline your progress and choices.
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I can oh so relate to your blogs! Stick with it - even when you're not feeling inspired. If you 'talk' through it you'll end up on top. Sugar will lose, and you will win.
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