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3/13/13 11:29 A

I wonder if it was ever possible not to have a craving. Thanks for the hope :)

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3/7/13 11:36 P

I am also a Monkey See, Monkey Do. What a great way to realize what you are doing. I never thought of it like that till you posted it, whoever that was way down the list. Thank you for that simple comment.

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3/7/13 9:29 A

Joined just now. Haven't received an e-mail yet, so I don't know what's waiting for me with this challenge but as I've never been able to ditch the sugar on my own, I'm praying that this challenge is the answer!

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3/6/13 11:22 P

Great job, sounds like real motivation!

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3/6/13 11:22 P

Great job, sounds like real motivation!

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3/6/13 12:05 A

yes i have that same issue at least I am not alone but its a process to fix and im ready

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3/1/13 9:11 A

This is so motivating! Today is my first official "sugar free" day. I am hoping the cravings fade soon. Your post gave me hope that they will!

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2/28/13 3:29 P

I join officially about 2-3 months ago, but was not serious about it. I started again last week. I have to say I am deep into the denial phase. I keep procrastinating on the start of the "detox" and convince myself that tomorrow is a new day and I will do better.

I feel encouraged that you guys have made it past the cravings and have lived to tell about it.

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2/27/13 6:56 P

I was eating sugar free jello pudding. They say watch the toppings, specifically Cool Whip. The article I read says the the Cool Whip may tend to be over done. YUP tis true with me! At last my pudding is all gone and I now have to decide what to eat , more pudding without the Cool Whip , or just find something new. I, too, am a Monkey See , Monkey Do..

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2/27/13 5:52 P

I just started this challenge today also. I find I am a "monkey see - monkey do" type person when it comes to sweets. When I see someone else eating something good I think I have to have it too. I am trying to mentally plan ahead because I know that tomorrow there will be donuts in the breakroom. I also have trouble in the evenings so this week I decided to jump on the treadmill to get my mind off it and I watch TV from there instead of the recliner. So far it seems to be working ( and my legs don't hurt at night as much as they used to).

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2/27/13 1:35 P

Hi there! Yep, Capecodlight, I have a very similar pattern. I just started this challenge today. I live alone every other week when the kids are with their dad, this is usually when I tend to give in to my sugar temptations.

Edited by: ROCKLANDFLOWER at: 2/27/2013 (13:36)

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2/25/13 11:39 A

Good morning,

I have been working on slaying the sugar dragon for many, many years. I am happy to tell you it gets easier. Sugar doesn't control me like it did when I was younger. My craving are less intense and I find I CAN walk away from unplanned treats most of the time. It's a process, and we all heal and develop healthy habits at our own pace. Keep fighting for what you want- freedom from sugar.

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2/24/13 8:07 A

I signed up for the Challenge last week but didn't really "join" until yesterday. I have detoxed from sugar before, but this time I am hoping to learn more about what fuels my addiction and how to manage it better once I detox.
So far, I have started brushing my teeth right after dinner again, which really has helped me not night graze for sugary things. A big challenge comes tonight when I will be alone for the next few days. These are my worst times. I have to learn how to be accountable to myself and not just "be good" when around others. Anyone have a similar pattern?
Good luck everyone!

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2/19/13 9:23 A

Hello,
I hope you are doing well. What have you done so far to tame your cravings? I just joined the challenge. I want to drop a size or two this year. Please share.

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2/18/13 6:19 P

Great thought Stay39

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2/18/13 6:19 P

Great thought Stay39

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1/13/13 10:00 P

It seems to be working for me, too.

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1/12/13 2:42 P

Keep up the good work.

Like any addiction, awareness of the situation can help us prep for them. Now is a great time to think about situations where temptation occurs and plan for how to handle them.

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1/10/13 12:50 P

Good for you! I feel the same way. I think you have to go through detox/withdrawals from the sweets just like any other drug. it takes time but the " highs "you get from eating healthy and exercising take over. We just have to stay focused and keep reminding ourselves how good we feel without the sweets!

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1/10/13 11:17 A

It's been 10 days since I had had any sweet.
I don't even crave sweets like I used to.
Today at work, A co-worker brought in 4 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I was not even tempted to grab one. I am just not as interested in sweets anymore. I have read that after awhile you do start to crave them and I really think that is true for me.

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