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8/9/12 9:00 A

I'm happy to say that I no longer crave sugar!!
However, I did notice that the one time I did allow myself a sugary treat (I went out for coffee with a friend had treated myself to a slice of apple pie), the next day I craved sweet stuff all day long.
So now I find I am able to stay away from sweets much easier, because I remind myself how unbearable those "day after" cravings were and I don't want to go there again.

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6/6/12 8:18 P

Great job Myownhero! Way to go!

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6/6/12 7:40 P

Whew I made it! It's nice to be able to really taste the flavor of fresh fruits again. That sure tastes better than cheap sweeteners.

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5/29/12 5:02 A

I would say you are a success story for the challenge and i am glad you plan to stay on the team to help encourage and share your learning's with others who are just starting.

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5/28/12 9:57 P

That is awesome ... that you did it and also that you learned some valuable lessons along the way :)

Thanks for sharing ... I'm just starting out and your post gives me hope :) And I'm also happy to learn that increasing protein and fiber may help with cravings ... I need all the help I can get!

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5/28/12 9:35 P

Yay for YOU!

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5/28/12 9:16 P

After 5 weeks on this challenge I actually made it to the end. I feel so good about myself, and I feel like I really got a handle on controlling my sweet tooth. I still have some stuff to work on as I'm sure all of us have, but I'm really proud that I made it.

I've learned a lot about myself and my need for sweets. I think the most important thing I learned is that if I eat healthy with enough protein and fiber then my cravings become manageable (if I even have them). I also learned that I have the power to say no. I have the option to eat something sweet or pass it up and that either way it is not horrible of me. I have also learned that it is ok to buy just one cookie rather then a huge cookie container that will end up in me anyways. I have also learned that there are healthy options to switch my cravings with and that they may not be as good but I feel better about myself if I eat them.

I think that what my plan is for the next few months at least is to stay away from sweets for the most part all week long. If I end up eating something I will buy the small version rather then the large version. For example I bought my hubby ice cream the other day. Instead of buying myself my own container since they were on sale I bought a tiny single person one. That was about a week ago and I still have it in my freezer waiting for a special day to eat it. I will not beat myself up if I end up eating something sweet, but I will stay accountable and conscious of what and how much I am eating. I will also stay on this team for a while. Just in case other people need advice or I need support. I still have a long road ahead of me, but I know I can do it now. I have my trophy to prove it!