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5/20/13 9:16 P

My biggest challenge is the candy dish at work. On a slow day, especially mid-afternoon, I get lethargic and head for the dish.

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5/20/13 12:30 P

Since I have been keeping track of my food intake, I had already cut down on the sweet treats when I started this challenge. I know that when I get bored, I start looking for something to eat and it is usually something sweet. Chocolate is the biggest monster. I want to get to the point where I can eat a sweet treat in moderation and not feel guilty about it. I think I can do it as I change all my habits to be healthier. I am trying to replace the sweets with fruit. I'm trying to find something to do when I get bored. I'm also trying to think about my health when I start craving.

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5/20/13 7:10 A

I just began this challenge this morning. I have found if i'm bored I head for the quick fix junk...snack cakes, cookies, chips, But in the end I feel bloated, unhappy, and just yucky. So today I have decided it is time to take back control over myself and the sugar. I really haven't sat down and come up with a plan of attack yet but I will work on it.

I like the gum by the computer idea, maybe it is time to get a few packs.

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5/20/13 3:54 A

So far I can see I go for the sugar when I am anxious or agitated. It makes me feel better for a bit but soon after my body feels horrible. I always remember how good it feels to consume the sugary stuff, but have managed to turn a blind eye to how it really makes me feel. I needed this wake up call, now I can have it in my mind while cutting it out that I'm doing it because I don't actually like the sugar half as much as I've believed I do!

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5/19/13 4:34 P

I eat sugary foods when I am bored and/or at the computer. So, I put a pack of gum at the computer. I've found that working outside in the garden is the best way to stay away from junk food - and food altogether!

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5/19/13 4:33 P

After a week of monitoring, I can say that the most significant trigger for falling back on sugar is related to emotional stress. Every time I experienced work-related stress, I ran for sugar--particularly chocolate. I did make efforts to make substitutions in the form of healthier choices or healthier decisions--like taking a walk.

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5/19/13 2:32 A

I've been keeping track this week of when I eat sugar and it seems that afternoons and when I retire to my room at night. That's when I get on the computer about 2-3 hours before I sleep and maybe the computer is a trigger. I know afternoon I tend to also get sleepy during that time and maybe I eat cause I think my sugar levels have fallen and need to wake myself up.

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5/17/13 6:22 P

Yep...I'm out of control too...but I did know that which is why I'm here!

Today I've made a conscious effort to be aware when that craving comes. Seems to be mostly when I'm hungry, like when I was cooking lunch so I drank some water. Small victory!!

Edited by: JANETELIZABETH1 at: 5/18/2013 (09:54)

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5/17/13 6:10 P

I tend to want sweets at night. I grew up with a strong presence of "dessert after dinner" theme, and now have a VERY hard time not having something sugary or chocolatey after a meal, no matter how full I am. And when I'm bored, that's the worst times!

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5/17/13 12:15 P

I took the test and it says my sugar habit is out of control... I so know it! I don't really like fatty or savory foods, it's the sweet stuff that's my downfall. I want to learn to control my sugar monster because I would naturally eat better and lose weight if I wasn't such a fan of sugar. I'm fairly sure it flares up much more when I am stressed and anxious, so it will be interesting keeping a record of such things this week.

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5/17/13 2:50 A

Hey I'm meredith.
I know that I really crave sweets at night time (My sleep habits are reversed, I stay up at night). When I'm in the store I am really good at not getting sweets and snack items. I can even convince my mother not to. But when they're here....in the house......I simply can't control myself. I can hold off for an hour, eat a jello cup, but I always give in, in the end.

Edited by: TAYLORLUV47 at: 5/17/2013 (02:50)

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5/16/13 10:14 A

WEEK 1...took the quiz it said I had my sugar craving under control. I think not at times. I have been replacing the sugary snack with a piece of fruit, or a protein bar. OMG Fiber 1 has a new bar out. Fiber 1 Protein there is a carmel nut and a coconut almond. The coconut almond tastes like an Almond Joy. Its 140 calories and 6 g protein. I keep one in my purse at all times. It has helped me stay on track. Good luck everyone!

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5/15/13 6:39 P

Hi, i'm Amanda i joined this challenge because i have a big sweet tooth. My weakness are cakes, cookies, and ice cream. I eat a lot of them hopefully i can learn to cut down.

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5/14/13 7:53 P

Week 1 Action Plan, Step 2: The reasons I want to reduce my sugar intake.

Like others on the forum, I am an emotional eater and suffer from the vicious cycle of depression tied to sugar bingeing. Reducing my sugar intake will help me break this cycle help stabilize my moods. Reducing my sugar intake will help me reach my weight loss goal. Reducing my sugar intake will hopefully reduce my arthritis pain. Reducing my sugar intake will bring down my A1C. Reducing my sugar intake will reduce swelling in my eyes and improve my vision.

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5/14/13 5:18 P

I just joined the sweet tooth challenge. I took the quiz and Im way addicted to sugar : [ but I already knew that. Im a little nervous about kicking the habit but know I have to!!

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5/13/13 11:11 P

I don't have a sweet tooth according to the quiz. I will eat chocolate though right before my period. But I do have 2 diabetic parents and was pre-diabetic until this past year. Still right on the border though so I am trying to stay away from added sugars and just eat healthier all around.

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5/13/13 2:53 P

Hope everyone is having a fantastic Monday!
Its been a fun week one monitoring my sugar habits and most of the time they are just habits. Oh, everyone is eating so I guess I should be snacking too! My boyfriend's schedule makes this the hardest! I am going to start switching my current go to sweets with natural sweets. Honey in my tea in place of sugar, fruits in place or candies, and homemade ice creams made of blended frozen fruit. Getting rid of the bad options and supplementing things that held my diet are going to be incredibly helpful!

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5/12/13 7:34 A

hellooo to all. my name is torie, i am determined to see this challange through. i don't really like chocolate, but any gummy candy kills me. not always, but i get this craving and it just eats away at me until i cave. usually once a week, and i always end up eating way more than i should.
along with that, my problem area has been my stomach. i am going to be on a beach in spain in a couple of weeks and that lower belly isn't going away, and i'm sure most of my problem stems from the sugar! hope to improve over the course of the challenge and especially the next 2 weeks!

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5/12/13 5:31 A

Hi, sweet toothers) I joined the team just a few days ago and working on Week 1 challenge. I try to track the patterns I follow when eat sweets and detect what makes me eat them. Sometimes it's just a deep-rooted habit - oh, it's weekend, so I have to reward myself with fav cookies. Old habits die hard but I'll show them who's the boss here!

Best wishes to all!

Edited by: GWSHARK at: 5/12/2013 (05:32)

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5/9/13 10:46 A

I joined the sweet tooth challenge because I have learned that sugar causes inflammation in the body - my body! This can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and a lot of other unwanted health issues. I crave sweets when I am bored, frustrated, or angry. Also, at the computer. I have placed gum at my computer monitor to help with that distraction.

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5/9/13 12:09 A

I joined this team for a couple reasons: I want to avoid health affects like Diabetes. I want to stop sabotaging my diet by over indulging in sugar. I don't want to be a slave for cravings anymore.

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5/8/13 6:00 P

Week one is done!!

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5/8/13 3:05 P

There is always candy out at the office. I tend to eat it without even realizing I took a piece. I can avoid donuts, cookies and that type of thing but put starburst, caramels, taffy out and I eat it without thinking. Just knowing it is there makes me think about it constantly. I have asked the girls in the office to point out to me if I have taken more than two pieces in a day. They are very good about reminding me what I am doing.

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5/8/13 11:41 A

EDRAES - Can your non overweight family members support you? Is there one person in the family you feel you could open up to and ask for support? I have found that everyone is struggling with a sweet tooth - even skinny people! Yes, I know it's hard to believe but in my circle of friends, weight, dieting, resisting temptation, etc. is always a topic of conversation and out of the mouths of people I would never think ever have to think about it. Also remember that everyone is struggling with something. Maybe a family member wants to quit smoking or drinking or wants to start exercising or wants to quit yelling so much, etc. Maybe you could team up and hold each other accountable. Also - setting an example is the the best way to influence others. Maybe your healthy changes will influence your friend. Good luck!

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5/8/13 7:36 A

I just joined the challenge but I know I have a MAJOR sweet and junk food problem. I have no self control and I don't have any dislikes when it comes to sweets. I even eat the thinks I may not be particularly fond of, such as coconut candy, just because its had chocolate on it. So disgusting. I am hoping this challenge and SparkPeople will keep me motivated and help me have some accountability. Id like to say I can do this all on my own but the last 8 years proves I am wrong about that. Unfortunatley I am the only fat person in my family and my best friend who is far larger than I does not care to attempt a healthy lifestyle. So needless to say a support system is lacking.

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5/6/13 5:46 P

It ain't a "treat" if I'm having it multiple times a day. I am amazed at the sheer number of sweets I have. My healthy breakfast is followed by sweet coffee. My afternoon snack is sweet. My pre-dinner munchies are more sweets. And what better way to end the day with a sweet treat? Uggh! Through this challenge, I WILL tame my sweet tooth and retrain my tongue. I have become acclimated to eating this way and I must reacclimate myself. Thanks for the support.

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5/6/13 12:50 P

I am starting week 1. I am definitely a situational problem sweet eater. If out of sight, out of mind. But, when faced with sweets during a social situation, all of my good intentions go out the window,

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5/6/13 12:10 P

I'm starting at week one, and the amount of sugar that I take in without realizing it is staggering. With this warm weather coming on, I crave ice cream like crazy! I also reach for something sweet when I am bored at work. Just sitting at my desk, I feel like I need to snack on something, and 9 times out of 10, it's something sweet or chocolatey.

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5/6/13 10:04 A

I am also starting week one. I can say no to sweets when I'm in the store. At a party I can moderate but then when I get home, I am searching for more. I am at the point where I think I just can't have them because I can't moderate. I don't binge but I crave crave crave. I also struggle with 2pm. When I want chocolate I know it must be near 2pm. Sometimes I make a pot of coffee because I find that the smell and taste will take the craving away.

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5/5/13 4:51 P

I am starting week one of the sweet challenge to diminish my cravings for sweets. The quiz deemed me a situational sweet craver. I can only control it when I am prepared. I usually carry gum with me however the sight recommended peppermint tea...so I will try that on this week. I grant everyone encouragement on this journey

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5/5/13 2:12 P

I've been monitoring my sugar cravings for the past 4 days. Surprisingly, it has been too tough. I haven't stopped eating sugar entirely, more like just a smidge. I think logging my nutrition/calories for the day is novel and having a positive impact. Also, this weekend I've done walk/runs with my family (both days) and it seems like the fresh air, sunshine and endorphins from the run have lifted my mood. Mood and sugar go hand-in-hand for me.

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5/5/13 10:13 A

According to the quiz, my sweet tooth is in check.. I recorded my cravings in my spark coach notes and found that I have some areas that I can cut sugar. My yogurt in the morning has a fruit sauce that I use and now I only use half of it. I can have a treat but must use more moderation. For instance, I allowed myself dessert last night so I will not have dessert today. I need to account for my treats to myself more often. Usually I allow more treats on the weekend but I need to be consistent.

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5/4/13 12:31 P

i am in for this challenge with a lot of determination.....let me try for a week

just right after attacking 5 tblsp of a rich oughtsweet i saw this challenge.
omg how guilty i felt. i thot posting this in here will make me more and more committed.

Edited by: SWAMIAYYAPPA at: 5/4/2013 (12:34)

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5/4/13 8:35 A

Just an FYI ... I believe there is an Emotional Eating SparkTeam if any of you think you might want to check into it :) I should probably check it out myself ;) I AM doing better now substituting fruits instead of candy/cookies/cake (I'm finishing up week 3 of this challenge) but food in general is still my go to response for all things stressful :/

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5/4/13 8:03 A

So far I have realized I am a lot like many of you... My sugar cravings are a part of my day. It's ingrained in me to have a snack when the boys go to bed. Oh, I am bored? Eat chocolate. I am sad? Eat chocolate. I am tired? Eat chocolate. It feels like every emotion makes me want to eat. I am 100% an emotional/stress eater. And my weakness is chocolate.

Good luck everyone!

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5/4/13 12:54 A

Well week 1 was interesting... I was originally expecting/hoping the instructions for week 1 would have been a little more strict so my week started out with my usual habits. Its not even so much a craving the sugar for me (although I'm sure that is a part of it) I used eating sweet snack (mostly ice cream) as a past time almost. I would be in my apt or walking around town and would go pick up he extra food to go eat in my room if there was something I felt a little guilty about or didn't want to go do I would have the sweets instead. Its become a part of my daily routine and sometimes its more mind over stomach that I need it buy the junk.

I also get triggered by this coffee shop that I love since I have a habit of getting up and going for a coffee and a muffin. Its often the fact that I get the second muffin on the way out that sets the trigger for the rest of the days snacks. I will say joining this group combined with some other boards I have begun to participate in on SP I did finally have 2 nutritionally sound days.

excited for next week!

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5/2/13 12:52 P

It feels so good to see that I am not alone. I think I'm beyond "craving" sugar. I feel like, honestly, I am addicted! I don't have a daily treat--I have TREATS. Never just one. Never. And I feel so shamed of myself. I work in health care and feel like a total hypocrite. I know how I should eat, but just add the sweets on to my otherwise-pretty-good diet. I eat fruit, veggies, very little red meat, low-fat dairy, but I can't kick the SUGAR. I really need something and I think what I am missing is the support SP can offer me.

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5/2/13 5:21 A

Hi, my name is Sharmila,I joined this challenge because I'd like to tame my sugar cravings. On stressful days I can't seem to live without having sugar products when I'm hungry, after a meal, or just out of boredom. I'm trying to go vegetarian, and at this point still eating egg products, and seem to have increased sugar cravings. So I'm here to put a stop to it!

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5/1/13 6:44 P

I haven't completely cut out sweets this week, but I am doing much better, I limit myself to 1 instead of going back for more.

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5/1/13 3:08 P

Last week, because I was baking for my church bake sale, and sampling what I baked, I ate too much sugar....this week, I am limiting myself to one or two cookies per day and surviving quite well.....

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4/30/13 8:06 P

I like fruit so I don;t have that lack of sweet. Do you like raisins? They might help with a little natural sweetness. I get headaches easily so I never do complete cut outs with out a lots of decreasing first. Hope someone else can help you out.

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4/29/13 9:05 P

The last few days I have tried to eliminate all sugar from my diet. My problem, I don't like any fruit so I'm DEFINITELY missing sweet! I have the worst headache ever. Has anyone else experienced this??? Thank you.

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4/29/13 7:19 P

The only sweets I have in the house now are fiber one brownies and fiber one oat bars. If I must have sweets I will have only one because I don't want to overdo the fiber ... very easy portion control, lol!

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4/29/13 11:56 A

I intentionally don't keep sweets in the house because they are my go to food. I want them when I am board, when I need a quick snack, when I am in a bad mood, when I am stressed, when I am tired... The list keeps going on. I decided to do this challenge now because my addiction is getting worse. I am finding that I will make a trip to the store just because I am craving sweets now, so not keeping them in the house isn't even solving my problem any more!

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4/28/13 9:59 P

I crave sweets mostly when I am bored or anxious. I know now is the time to challenge myself to get up and take some action. Its so easy to be lazy just not all that much fun. so I challenge myself to stay busy during the peak moments.

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4/28/13 4:36 P

I know what you mean, and then the 440 calories would make say to myself "Oh well, you already blew it for today, so what does it matter now?" We have to remember that this abstinence is only temporary. Stay away from sugar long enough to reach our goals. By then, we won't crave sugar as much and we will be able to eat with more maturity. There will always be sweets, but the todays are flying by and I'm not spending them in the body I want. How can I run that thought through my head all day? Hold off sugar for now, and meet up with it again when I reach my goal!

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4/28/13 3:45 P

Well, day 4 is not the day for me. At work all day and didn't grab any food for myself on the way out the door. Went to panera for lunch and those chocolate chippers were just screaming my name! I knew it was gonna be bad, but boy did I not count on 440 calories for one cookie. So there goes my whole day! Ugh! I need to learn how to resist buying the bad things when I'm out to eat. My brain knows I should get healthier choices, but then something carb loaded or deep fried just draws me in.

Does anyone have any tips on improving will power? lol.

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4/28/13 12:28 P

I've been keeping track of my sweets intake this week on my blog, but I'm so glad to have found this page! I can't BELIEVE how many sweets I eat! I don't tend to take in much sugar through what I drink (black coffee, water, more black coffee lol), but boy do I love my desserts!!!

I have found that I reach for sweets b/c they are quick and easy to grab as I rush out the door to work, or stumble in the door after a long walk with my dog. I need to find quick snacks to eat that aren't loaded with sugar.

My reasons for curbing sugar are:
*My Dad's a bad diabetic. I don't want the disease to touch my body. I want to have children some day and I want to be around a long time to run and play with grandkids.
*This is my biggest area of weakness. It's my single largest barrier to losing weight. I need to take control and dropkick the sweets from my plate.

I'm pulling for all of us!

Sarah

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4/27/13 8:24 P

I think I've had my fill of sugar laden foods in this lifetime and this is a point where I can avoid sugar without the feeling that I've been deprived. I'd like to see if I can go one week without a sweet. It's going to be tough but I know the physical benefits will be great. Let's see!

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4/27/13 2:42 P

Overall not doing too bad this week. Trying to be a lot more conciencous of my sugar intake because it was getting badly out of control again. I've only had a piece of danish and 2 fig newtons since starting the program and the week is almost over. I may have to check a few foods though incase I'm missing any hidden sugars though.

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4/27/13 11:26 A

@ KASHI- thanks, it has been a tough ride for me. I've been here for 2 years now and this last year I've probably put on about 30 pounds. It's not just the jobs fault though. A whole combination of snacking too much at work, not eating healthy (at all..lol.) and very little exercise.

However, I've been living in the same place for about 5 years and it's time for a change. I love my friends and family but I want to go somewhere new and exciting. So I want to look and feel great by next year for a fresh new start. Which for me means, a lot less sugar. This sweet tooth is going to be my downfall. My mother is pre-diabetic and I want to help her and myself by cutting out the crap. Took one sample of our Salted Caramel Ice Cream today. It just looked to good, but that's all I'm allowing myself.

I know I can't avoid sweets all together, especially in my career field, but I want eat more natural, so unless that sugar comes from the earth, none for me please!

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4/26/13 6:57 P

Day 3- Had a mocha kahlua slice of cake at lunch.

Positive side...I only ate 2/3'rds of it!

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4/26/13 6:44 P

Well today was not a good sugar day. I justified it by saying it's Friday and I'm pretty good the rest of the week so why not? I had a medium cafe mocha from Timmy's and a chocolate chip muffin, followed by a donut our regional manager brought us for a meeting. Then I had a nanaimo bar and some ginger ale at lunch. BAD BAD BAD sugar day! No more sugar today.

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4/26/13 11:58 A

Hi All! This is my first blog in the Sweet Tooth Challenge!

I took the survey which said that my sweet cravings are situational which means to me that they are a habit - similar to cigarettes which I gave up 6 years ago and promptly replaced with sweets. It was the reward for not smoking. Now I need a reward for not eating sweets!

My reasons for quitting are the hope that this is the final hurdle to losing weight. I exercise over 1500 minutes/month and faithfully count calories which I've been well under based on what Spark has calculated for me but for as healthy as my meals are, my snacks are just as unhealthy.

What I've found since I started this challenge this week is that I've eaten more sugary snacks than normal. I think that it's because I'm afraid I'm going to miss them so I'm getting them in now before I'm told I can't have them.

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4/26/13 11:55 A

Day 3- My goal for today is to try to eat foods that keeps me fuller longer.

Day 1-I had 2 ice cream bars
Day 2- small pina colada smoothie

Edited by: DECE81 at: 4/26/2013 (11:56)

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4/26/13 9:36 A

That's the spirit. I should try that to. I am a lot like you when it comes to sweet tooth. I think that we both can benefit from that. Is there a special trick for this, or is it just cutting out sweets all together?

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4/26/13 9:04 A

I have a huge sweet tooth, and am going to start detoxing my body of sugar to tame the cravings. I am out of control with my sugar in take. If I can do this I can do anything!

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4/25/13 7:04 P

That may sound bad to you, but you got a small! A lot of people would have at least gotten a medium. Thank heaven I'm in Canada and we don't have Jack in the Box cuz I'd be hitting that Pina Colada smoothie all the time!

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4/25/13 6:51 P

Got a small pina colada smoothie from jack in the box *sigh*

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4/25/13 5:25 P

Sugar is my Goliath. If I could conquer it, I'd be able to handle food SOOOOO much easier. I'm not a girl who does moderation (duh). I can't have a Pepsi one day, then none for a month. I have it every day. It's like crack to me. If I manage to go a few days without, I can turn it into weeks or even months, but that first hit sets me on a downward spiral.

I understand the chemistry and science of sugar addiction. I understand that sugar is making me fat. So it has to be the first thing I tackle.

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4/25/13 2:05 P

I got super sick last week and ended up pretty much cleaning out my body. Since then I have avoided coffee, sweets and fast food. I have been trying to cook every night. But as a single working mom of a 10 month old..eating healthy can be hard.

I have a really hard time controlling my sugar cravings. Im that person that will eat a whole thing of cookies in one sitting if it enters my house. Prior to a week ago I would go to the vending machine at work and have a kit-kat bar every day. I would get cravings most near the end of the work day. I walked a mile day before yesterday then ruined it all and walked to the gas station, bought two ice cream bars ate one...told myself that was enough...but then ate the other one an hour later. I am telling myself ONE sweet a week. I messed up this week but as long as i dont bring anything else in i should be ok.

Talking about it makes me crave chocolate though, and its only 10am!

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4/25/13 12:32 A

Oh my gosh, LEAJUSTINE - that would kill me! Working at Subway was bad enough when I did that -- and that was only 3 months at a time during the summers! But having all the access to cheese and the fresh-baked cookies (and the frozen cookie dough!!) ouch, I gained 30 pounds in ONE summer!

You rock for taking control of your candy snacking!! I am so curious about your job now, too :) I love baking, but I also love eating so I have to watch my candy/baked goods making or I go overboard ;-)

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4/24/13 1:51 P

Well, this is day one! This is probably going to be an especially difficult challenge for me as I WORK IN A CANDY SHOP! Ugh! I mean, I love what I do and this is the career path I've always wanted, so it's no surprise. I just need to learn to stop eating everything in sight. I love baking and when I make things at home I'm a "one taste and I'm done" kind of girl. I give the rest away to friends and roommates because I bake for the fun of it, not always to pig out on the end results. But at work it's different. It's mindless and sometimes I don't even notice what I'm doing. When I started working I was way more concious of what was going in my mouth, but I've been bumped up to manager and the stress and long hours have stopped me from keeping track. But I'm done coasting and just letting the weight add up, it's time to kick it for good!

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4/24/13 10:14 A

That's OK. I had a slip too, I Had a large coffee triple triple and a so called low fat muffin to go with it. This is my first day on the challenge and I have already slipped up. This is going to be a hard one for me. Don't feel bad, as long as you get back up and try your hardest you are still a winner. I have to try your salad trick, sounds good.

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4/23/13 2:27 A

I had two little Dove chocolates today... my goal was ZERO sugars (other than fruit, etc) but oh well... I felt I did well with them. Took my time eating them, enjoyed them, and then had some salad afterwards to replace that lovely chocolate flavor ;-) If I kept the chocolate flavor, I'd want more chocolate!! So, I am feeling satisfied with what I had, and ready to head home for a healthy dinner and NO DESSERT! :)

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4/22/13 9:00 P

I don't usually have sugary foods in my house. My mo lives with me and she is a Diabetic. My problem is I live in the city and there is a convenience store on every corner. I eat in my truck. I know bad. So today when stopped I bought gum. My goal is not to stop.

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4/22/13 3:29 P

I am hoping to be able to manage my sweet tooth so that I can still enjoy some sweets occasionally without going overboard. (If that's possible.) My biggest problem is when my husband wants me to bake something sweet and usually chocolate. I have trouble seeing the foods and not eating them. I just hate to see food go to waste.I also have a habit of buying a candy bar when I go to the store. Last week we started out of town and my husband went into the store and brought us both a chocolate covered doughnut. yum. If I see comercials for sweets I want some. I do better if it is just not around. Hopefully this challenge will help me be more in control. I want to lose some additional weight, but my main objective is to be healthier. I want to see better blood reports in the future.

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4/21/13 9:03 P

Thankfully, hubby is on board - so we cleared out our cabinets and fridge of all the sugary stuff. Ate some (shhh! ;-) But then also donated or threw out/composted the rest. Feels empowering to have done that!

On day one only, but ready and excited for it!

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4/21/13 8:33 A

I am on day three of NO sugar. I had allowed it to creep back into my life over the winter holidays and there it stayed. This has resulted in weight gain. My goal is to have only fruit as my sweet snacks.

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4/20/13 11:02 P

I think I'm going to have to go cold turkey too, KASHII ... if I have a little, it turns on the engine and then I end up with more, more, more :( Although I must admit that it's hard to eat junk food when it isn't in the house ;) ... I have cleaned out most of the junk and what IS here is stuff I don't like anyway. I am also going to institute a 'no eating or drinking anything (except water) in the car' rule ... no QT or fast food stops allowed!

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