Wellness

[AngelPuppy1]

@ECBG 

Thank you -- that's very kind. But I am not on WW.  I was on it for awhile probably about 25 years ago and I did not do very well on it.  I don't have any plans to go on a structured diet as of right now, but I am just concentrating on the sugar thing.  I might pop over just to see what you are all up to and chime in if I feel I have anything noteworthy to add!  

[AngelPuppy1]

@tototwo 

I don't ever remember leaving half a cookie --- LOL!  Good on you!  I hope I get to this point some day!!!  Fingers crossed...

[AngelPuppy1]

Hi, everyone!

I just want to thank you all for your replies and comments and tips -- and also for commiserating with me!  It helps me a lot to share this with you and know that I'm not the only one struggling with this.  No guarantees --- I am going day by day and really trying hard!  I believe I replied to all, but if I did not, it was an oversight and not on purpose.  Thanks again and blessings to all!  

[ECBG]

@AngelPuppy1 

Our plan is the one that was successful.   Quick Success gals were the one that lost.  We're sharing food prep and a few recipes too.

[Effie54]

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@Effie54 

I know what you mean.  I know several people who say --- I couldn't care less about sweets! But they do love salty snacks and this is not really good either!  Your treat sounds good! 

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@Effie54 

I know what you mean.  I know several people who say --- I couldn't care less about sweets! But they do love salty snacks and this is not really good either!  Your treat sounds good! 

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Thank you! It really does hit the spot when you're looking for something sweet. And during these times of Covid, I think we all looked for a tiny bit of indulgence. My family all say they don't eat sweets, but watch out - they guard their potato chips with an armed Pinkerton guard. LOL.

[Still Raining]

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@Still Raining 

Did it take you very long to not crave it any more?  I am wondering if I will ever really get that way.  Yes, I remember that --- I would never have thought that!

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@AngelPuppy1 

No, after a while you be fine.  

I started with fats after gall bladder surgery and then went for the gold and got rid of salt and sugar.  So that cold turkey was a shock.  

Takes a long time to look at labels initially.  Fat/sugar/sweetners/salt/refined carbs seem to come together.  

A couple of summers ago I took the grands on a road trip, outside cell range 😩, to fossil beds.  And there was subway!!!  Those buns were a shock.

[Still Raining]

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@tototwo wrote:

I'm with @Still Raining on this.  I gave up "whites" years ago.  This includes sugar, white bread, white rice, potatoes....  I admit I will eat a small amount of potato a couple times a week.  Oopsie.  It was difficult at first, but I no longer crave it.   I can eat 1/2 of a cookie, put it down and walk away.   My husband brings home oodles of sweet snacks and I'm not even tempted.    Once you break yourself from sugars, you no longer want it.

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@tototwo 

Way to go!

I keep sugar in the house since I have hummers year round.  But now I see that it is a very simple, heavy flavor.  Coats the mouth with no satisfaction.  

A pear, that is different, something to work with.

[Tinkrbl44]

 @AngelPuppy1 

Many years ago I read that when someone is craving sugar, it probably means they aren't getting enough protein.  Is it true?  Based on my personal experience, yes, I think so.  If I find myself wanting more sugar, I go for protein, instead. 

[AngelPuppy1]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

 @AngelPuppy1 

Many years ago I read that when someone is craving sugar, it probably means they aren't getting enough protein.  Is it true?  Based on my personal experience, yes, I think so.  If I find myself wanting more sugar, I go for protein, instead. 

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I don't know --- I must want or need an awful lot of protein!!! 

[Free2be]

I don't bring deserts in the house but I like a nibble of chocolate now and then and if it is too convenient to my reach, I can be in trouble very quickly.  Another weakness is dried mango.  So good but also quite sweet, I have to use restraint to have no more than three.  I put the bag out of reach for awhile because I was misbehaving too often.

I'd like to lose 20 pounds and am stuck on the same scale number even though I've not been very bad.  It's hard!