Sugarholics Anonymous

[HepburnDivine]

Thanks, Annabel. Well, actually I'm doing a paper right now, and as soon as I sat down in front my computer the cravings began. It's just the habit, you know? Bribing yourself with candy while writing. When I realised that, I didn't feel it that much though, so I think I'll pull through

 

[ele]

so far I have gone a week and am starting to not feel like sugar as much. But when i do get a craving i hvae just been having a bit of honey

 

[mouko]

I forgot to mention that eating a good breakfast helps stop sugar cravings. If you eat breakfast too late (you should eat it within an hour of waking up), you will end up having blood sugar spikes all day. When your blood sugar is low you'll tend to eat something super sugary, causing a huge spike then crash and starting all over again throughout the day. Eating a breakfast will help stabilize your blood sugar levels.

 

[Annabel]

I always eat breakfast after I run (around 6:30) so I think my sugar problem is very emotional. Last week I ate a lot of sugar b/c it was my bday and production week (lots of going out after shows and cast parties) so it was hard not to! But this week I have only eaten fruit!

 

[modelmama]

Richart Design et Chocolat, Neuhaus Chocolatier, and the occasional

Kit Kats. I must confess, I too have a problem.
Chocolate is evil. Help me stay away

 

[Sweets]

oh wow... kicking sugar... another thing i have to add to my eating regimine?! i just started a vegan diet i cannot focus on this too! but i do have a problem... i'm sure you can tell by my little name over there <----- i will say that being vegan makes it harder to find chocolate with no milk added so that helps a little, if you're along that path anyways.. I dont even eat candy that often purely because i try to keep my days low-cal but i love jelly-any type of bread-and luna bars which taste like candy bars. It would be almost impossible for me to majorly cut back on sugar and eat vegan... someone help me brainstorm??

 

[snowqueen]

same problem here. I chew liqorice as its low in calories but it tastes sweet. ALso go for dark chocolate as its stronger so you eat less. And jelly based sweets eg jelly babies, jelly beans etc are low in fat and calories

 

[Erin]

I find that chewing on some sugar-free gum helps, not just with sugar cravings, but any other food-related craving you may be having.

But lately, I'm not one to talk... I've been chain-chewing gum

 

[Sweets]

lol chain-chewing gum i've been there done that

 

[esmereldagrubb]

i am a chain-gum chewer......hey, could be worse right?

 

[Annabel]

i was doing so well kicking the sugar habit...and then AP exams came around need i say more? i too have experimented w/ a vegan diet and i felt soooo much healthier on it... perhaps that is something i should consider returning to

 

[Annabel]

Sweets, i have found that sugar free jello is amazing, as are all sugar substitutes (nutrisweet, extra, etc)

 

[Sweets]

yeah but the gelatain in jello A vegan diet is really a good idea- you know since you've been on one. The clear benefits are absolutely no cholesterol (every source of cholesterol is animal based) no icky diseases from meat or eggs, plus if your baking a vegan desert you can eat all the batter you want and not get sick its awesome. And for anyone else considering a vegan diet remember there is a healthy way to do it and there is an unhealthy way to do it. The healthy way is to include a lot of soy and other plant based protien plus fruits and whole grains. The un-healthy way is to live your life on potato chips- which is entirely possible on a vegan diet. Anywho i'm difinitely a vegan advocate my body looks terrific and toned even though i eat no foods with any traces of animals (that was not a graceful sentence). Anywho on the topic of sugar- i definitely include sugar in my day to day diet- i love luna bars and whole wheat toast with this delicious jelly that im addicted to. I try to reward myself a couple of times a week with a real desert baked up fresh and vegan. it seems to be working.

 

[esmereldagrubb]

Guess what? I saw a report on the top ten "food myths"20/20 last friday......it seems we have all been taken for a ride, because sugar DOES NOT cause hyperactivity, but the psychological factor that we have been programmed to believe that it does is what works us up, in fact, sugar has a calming effect if anything. So pass the candy please.......

 

[Annabel]

sorry, i forgot about the gelatin (apparently studying calculus 4 hrs a day for a week does have adverse side effects!) i definitely include sugar, but mostly in the form of fruit. last night i wrote a breakup note to bad sugar (but suggested that we could still have an occasional rendezvous ) which sounds stupid, i know, but today it was def. really easy to pass on chocolate, which is a big deal b/c i am really stressed right now and usually when i'm stressed i just eat and eat! what are the best vegetables to eat on a vegan diet? right now i eat bran flakes w/ soy milk and fruit for breakfast, yogurt and a salad for lunch, and dinner is pretty random. i feel like i'm not getting enough protein, suggestions anyone? btw sweets i would have to agree - your body does look great, and i love your pics on the dna site! congrats on getting signed

 

[Sweets]

thanks so much annabel. i've got a couple of vegan "encyclopedias" i guess you could call them so i'm gonna attempt to answer that protein question. Tofu, veggie "meats" (ex. veggie burger patties or tofu bacon type stuff), lentils (and other legumes), spinach (which can easily be incorporated into your salad lunch) along with romaine lettuce, nuts, vegan protien bars, chick peas (yum hummus), soy milk, cereals, and whole wheat bread are all high in protein. But unless you have a diet based on junk food (and you clearly dont)you cant really not have enough protien- its in everything. By the way your diet sounds a lot like mine before i made the vegan switch, i used to eat yogurt for the protien and once i kind of got sick of it and quit eating it my diet was practically vegan! There are soy alternatives to yogurt if you really love it and you are still consitering veganism. A book i would highly recommend- The Vegan Sourcebook by Joanne Stepaniak.