Today I found myself missing the comforting effect of sugar a few times. That part of the brain that just lights up and distracts you from troubles and makes you feel so good is craving it or a replacement. I got through the day, but it's always been between days 4 and 7 when I've caved in on previous attempts to quit sugar. Know that I want to be able to write each day that I'm succeeding in doing something that is for my betterment, is helping. Also, I remind myself of how great I felt (and looked) when I went without it for several months in my early twenties. And, the benefit of not constantly thinking of food and dealing with cravings is still there, it was only a few times I found the cravings kicked in and I think it was more of a desire to eat for emotional reasons, than what I mostly went through each day before where it was a constant struggle to maintain my energy/blood sugar levels.
Posted on July 24, 2014
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Sign in to CommentGood for you to hang in there. I know my craving for raw sugar treats has waned, but it still kicks in every once in a while. Thank goodness it's berry season!
Hi, I'm still getting my chocolate on! Just using raw cacao powder in my protein smoothies, sweetended with either a few pieces of mango or 1/2 a banana--delicious!!!
I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! I am a major chocolate addict and have pretty much went cold turkey. I found myself today thinking about a chocolate bar! Insane!
I try and eat the natural protein bars (Luna, Cliff, ect) and those will give you the sweetness you crave without all the nasty sugars and additives in other types of sweets.
Keep it up! Good luck!
Sam
I try and eat the natural protein bars (Luna, Cliff, ect) and those will give you the sweetness you crave without all the nasty sugars and additives in other types of sweets.
Keep it up! Good luck!
Sam
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