What is Food Addiction
Compulsive overeating is characterised by an addiction to food. An individual suffering from compulsive overeating disorder engages in frequent episodes of uncontrolled eating, or ...
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Day 1 of my Sugar Detox
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Hi All! This post goes along with my previous post of "Looking for Help - Doing a Sugar Detox."
Today is my first day of doing the detox. I'm following the 28 Day Detox Program that was on the Dr. Oz show recently (I love Dr. Oz). I'm also modifying it a bit (not having bananas, etc - listed as advice on the "Looking for Help" post). Even though this is listed as a "28 Day" detox I'm not planning on going back to my old lifestyle after 28 days. This will just give me guidelines and a jumpstart to get me going. I know that sugar/white carbs, are behind most of my binges - they are my trigger foods. I really need to get this under control. It's starting to affect my health and I feel like I really need to get this under control for my kids. I want to be around for them and also not have them pick up on my food habits. Please feel free to join me along the way - even if you are starting after I have started the detox. No matter what, the emotions we all have from going through something like this will probably be similar since we are all fellow food addicts. I know I need support to stay strong. Here's Dr. Oz's site http://www.doctoroz.com/challenge/... I'm doing week 1 (listed here): Posted from site - "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." Here's exactly what I'm doing - I have given up white breads and all the "junk" like cookies, candy, cakes, crackers, etc. This will be hard for me. Last night's binge was cheez-its and chocolate!! I'm substituting healthier alternatives. I'm also adding lots of steamed green veggies throughout the day where I would normally snack on these items. For dinner we are having steak and I'm filling up half my plate with veggies (instead of mashed potatoes with butter!). So far I'm doing well, except my kids still have their Halloween candy staring at me!! My most difficult time of the day to get through is night time after my kids go to bed. I usually give in and binge during that time. My plan is to try and write in my journal during that time. Please feel free to "friend request" me on here too if you want to share and comment on eachother's journals. I know I can use lots of support and it helps knowing other people are keeping me accountable. One more thing, in no way am I planning on messing up, BUT if that does happen I'm telling myself ahead of time that I'm not going to just give up and not do this anymore. That's what I have done in the past. I really want to stick to this, even if I have slip ups. Again, I am not planning on messing up or using that as an excuse not to try as hard as I can. I just don't want to give up on myself that easily. I really hope you all can join me! - Lila Posted on 11/04/09, 03:11 pm |
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Good luck! You can do it! Just remember to take it one day at a time. :-) 
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Can I hear a loud resounding AMEN on the one day at a time. So you're not COLD TURKEYING it as Dr. Oz would say, ok. I know that inspite of the fact that you will be trying to cut out some carbs, the plate of veggies won't be enough. Try a baked potato, not sure what the good doc says...weighing about 8 ounces. Put a teaspoon of margarine on it. That will fill you up more but along with veggies. I am sorry if I sound like I am trying to tell you what to do...maybe I should read the good doc's suggestions on this before I say anything more. I really should be practicing what I preach on this stuff. I am struggling myself.
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So you are giving up cookies, et cetera. Then it sounds like Food Addicts Anonymous or Overeater's anonymous may help you in your endeavors. If you are interested check online for meetings in your area or online meetings. They are twelve step programs and deal with what is eating you as well as what you are eating. I have used these in the past and have had a lot of success. Unfortunately I discontinued them and went back to my old devices. I see my behavior as an addiction and it's cunning, baffling and powerful. I believe it has helped me and now I see that I need something more. I took on this journey and was successful for four years with the food but I was an undiagnosed Bipolar 2. If I would have had this essential part back then, I may actually have been able to sustain this. It's about more than losing weight. I did that though and with dramatic results. it's a lifestyle change and it will change your life in the most amazing ways. If you would like more information, let me know. It's not easy but it is do-able one day at a time. You seem to have the motivation to be successful! Go LILA!
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Started my sugar detox on Nov 1st (using the Dr. Oz challenge), however, I decided to go cold turkey, at least through the first week or two, to retrain my triggers - the after-dinner binge was the worst! I too have all that Halloween candy staring me in the face, just waiting to be eaten. But, for the sake of my health and retraining my two children, I need to first learn to avoid in order to teach my kids better choices & eating habits. The only sugar I have consumed in 4 1/2 days is my morning chai tea, natural fruits and natural fruit juices.
Good luck to you! I'll be watching to see how you do. :)
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