Sugar Addiction
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Kathleen DesMaisons has written a series of books on the subject. You might want to check out Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program or Your Last Diet. She also has a website with all kinds of resources and online support groups that you might like: www.radiantrecovery.com
Hope these help you--I am still struggling with sugar addiction myself, so I feel for you!
Lauren
Hope these help you--I am still struggling with sugar addiction myself, so I feel for you!
Lauren
Hi Crystal! You need to take in more fiber. That way you'll be so full you won't have a desire to eat any sweets. Take it from me a former sugar addict. For example, I'll now eat only 1 slice of apple pie at Thanksgiving time. Try taking in 30g or more of fiber a day. It works. Best, Kathy
I'd also recommend reading "The False Fat Diet" by Elson Haas. He talks about food reactions and sensitivities and how addictions to foods are often the cause of weight gain and binge eating.
The seven most common offenders are wheat, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, peanuts and yes, sugar! An excellent book!
The seven most common offenders are wheat, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, peanuts and yes, sugar! An excellent book!
http://radiantrecovery.com
Here is a link to the DR DeMasions site it's a lifesaver of a plan and they have great forums too.
She's written 3 books on the subject and they are all worth having. I would advise The Sugar Addicts Total Recovery Program to start wtih.
Please let me know if I can help
Edith
Here is a link to the DR DeMasions site it's a lifesaver of a plan and they have great forums too.
She's written 3 books on the subject and they are all worth having. I would advise The Sugar Addicts Total Recovery Program to start wtih.
Please let me know if I can help
Edith
I love sweets too. Sometimes I overdo it with the sweets and feel gross. I bought one of those Sugar Busters books that are in most book stores. It was a plan you followed that had steps to go through. I know the first one was to eat protein with breakfast. Once you did that, you moved to the next step. One step was to eat a potato before bed! I ended up not following the plan. I usually just have sugar binges that can be prevented.
One thing I've learned is that when I'm unprepared, I turn to sweets. If I oversleep on a weekend and wake up without making breakfast, I eat ice cream. If I forget my snack, I got to the vending machine. If I come home from work hungry, I nibble on brownies. All of these things could be prevented if I was prepared and planned ahead. Basically, when someone hasn't eaten enough, their blood sugar drops and they need a pickme up so they turn to sweets. Plus, it's easier to eat a brownie than cook dinner when you're starving.
Of course, there are times when you just WANT sweets. Try to stick with real meals and then have a treat. Sometimes I eat the sweets instead of a meal, which is a definate no-no. Try to be prepared and eat regularly. It's ok to have a slice of pie- just not a whole pie! If you eat too many sweets, try to exercise to feel better and reenergize.
However, if you feel you have a true problem (some people do), I'd see a nutritionist. It costs more than a book, but they'll tailor a diet and tips to your needs. No book can come up with a plan that's perfect for you. (Some insurance will discount nutritionist fees)
One thing I've learned is that when I'm unprepared, I turn to sweets. If I oversleep on a weekend and wake up without making breakfast, I eat ice cream. If I forget my snack, I got to the vending machine. If I come home from work hungry, I nibble on brownies. All of these things could be prevented if I was prepared and planned ahead. Basically, when someone hasn't eaten enough, their blood sugar drops and they need a pickme up so they turn to sweets. Plus, it's easier to eat a brownie than cook dinner when you're starving.
Of course, there are times when you just WANT sweets. Try to stick with real meals and then have a treat. Sometimes I eat the sweets instead of a meal, which is a definate no-no. Try to be prepared and eat regularly. It's ok to have a slice of pie- just not a whole pie! If you eat too many sweets, try to exercise to feel better and reenergize.
However, if you feel you have a true problem (some people do), I'd see a nutritionist. It costs more than a book, but they'll tailor a diet and tips to your needs. No book can come up with a plan that's perfect for you. (Some insurance will discount nutritionist fees)
lemoncustard
Cathlete
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Nov-21-02 AT 08:49PM (Est)[/font][p]When I discontinued using artificial sweeteners and ate more fiber and fruits my sugar cravings disappeared. I feel more energetic because my sugar levels have stopped plunging. I am no longer eating sweets trying to bring them up.
Look carefully at your diet, activities, hormones, emotions and see if you can discern any patterns or triggers.
Rhonda
Look carefully at your diet, activities, hormones, emotions and see if you can discern any patterns or triggers.
Rhonda