Food Addiction Support Group

I'd like to do a sugar detox. How do you do a sugar detox? xx

You weren't rambling at all! I completely related to everything you wrote. All the aspects of the food addiction and the nonstop sugar cravings and binges. Daily support does seem essential for me as well, but I need to commit to it rather than put it off and find excuses to delay or ignore it all. Doing it without support doesn't seem realistic to me- at least not in the initial stages.

I saw Dr. Oz's plan. I do like some of his ideas. But I also like some of the offerings from 'Sugar Busters.' I read some of the book this year and really took to some of the concepts. Not all of them- but many of them. I do like the idea (from Sugar Busters) about not consuming items with over 3 grams of sugar in them but I can't agree with the idea of never eating a banana again. If I feel like I am on a diet of any kind I know I will end up bingeing. However, the fact that Dr Oz's is for 28 days feel much more realistic to me.

I would like to try this detox with you if you are still up for it.

Best,
Jen

Hi Jen & Katygrace,
I'd love to do this with you (and anyone else you would like to join in-please join in at anytime!).

Jen - I totally understand what you wrote about not wanting to think that you can NEVER have anything with over 3 grams of sugar again. Any kind of strict diet has always backfired on me as well. I think we should follow something like the 28 day plan, but not get too strict that we do mess up a little it won't be like we failed and we don't have to completely give up. I say we take it one day at a time just like any other addiction, deal with the emotions that come along with it, and use the 28 day detox and even aspects like Sugar Busters as guidelines to follow as we do this. What do you think?

Katygrace - Here's what the Dr. Oz site says about week 1:
"Week 1: DetoxTake a deep breath – you’re not going cold turkey. Cut back on the amount of sugar you add to foods (no more than a teaspoon!) Instead of buying and consuming processed foods that include sugar, try buying healthier alternatives – like whole wheat cereals – and adding 1 tsp. of sugar. This puts you in control of the amount of sugar you’re consuming." http://www.doctoroz.com/challenge/...
There's info on the site (under "Action Plan") about what to do each week of the detox. I figure we could use these as guidelines.

What other ideas do you both have for doing this? I figure I'll start writing in my journal (on Daily Strength) everyday about this. We can comment on eachother's journals, send "hugs" and support, etc. Please let me know if you have any other ideas.

Thanks again!

Yes, I would like to do this with you as well. I don't know the "plan" for the detox, but definitely need support. There are days when I feel very good, don't need daily support and other days like yesterday and today that not sure how to get through the day without looking forward to the next meal or binge. I should have been more on top of the daily doses and today probably wouldn't be so bad. I really want to do this, but right now feels like I just want to go to bed. All I can do is just be here and make my fingers type. :( How would this work?

Bananas have alot of natural sugars which will trigger cravings. I know about detox from Food Addicts Anonymous. Giving up the banana is a day by day thing. I will not have a banana today. Then when tomorrow comes you do it again. It's a day to day task. You cannot possibly do it with the idea of the whole thing there staring you in the face. As for the 28 days, that's an awesome idea but what about after the 28 days is over and you are all sugared up again? Again, a day by day thing. The junk food has empty calories and fats which also cause cravings. When you honestly give up sugars like fructose and so on in pop, candy and so forth, your body will do through a withdrawal period. You will feel like you have the flu in some cases. It's just that our bodies are so full of pioson that it's like a drug in every cell of our bodies and it comes out little buy little. I am not sure what Dr.Oz says about sugars but natural sugars in fruit like apples , oranges and so on (but not tropical fruits like mango,papaya, coconut and bananas as their natural sugar content is so concentrated and cause cravings)are simple sugars your body breaks down and can deal with and in moderation can actually help you lose weight in addition to a balanced diet of grains, lean meats, dairy, vegetables, water and exercise as your body will allow. Of course, check with a doctor before beginning any exercise regimen if you have other health issues. Sometimes in this case less is more especially if you are more sedentary and don't exercise much, you could hurt yourself.

I am new to this site and your post is the first i have read, i just want you to know that you have already made me feel at home here because i can relate to you 100% and i want you to be my first friend:) My name is amy and i to love sugar and have never went on a detox, if you cant help me understand this site a little better i can try to give you the support you need! ill also try my best to kick the sugar as well, does that include natural sugar like in fruit? anyways message me so we can chat!

alizarine - Thanks for all the info on sugar addiction and what foods can be a trigger. I'm really new at learning about this, so I appreciate all advice. From what I've learned about Dr. Oz he does promote eating all fruits (he's big on promoting eating things that come out of the ground in their "natural" state - less processed things, etc.).

Today was the first day I started my detox. I'm going to post a "Day 1" entry on here just to write about what I'm doing . Please feel free to join me today (or tomorrow if necessary). I'm using the 28 days as a guideline, but I'm definitely not planning on going back to my old ways after the 28 days is over.. I'm not thinking I'll always be perfect, but I'm finally ready to change my lifestyle for the better. Hope you all can joing me.