Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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ktharp423
ktharp423
Today is my 30th day without sugar, I have felt really good about it and been grateful for not missing the sugar as much as I thought I would. I am grateful that God has helped me so much, I feel I am finally ready to wrestle this demon.

Today I am having a hard time, craving like crazy. My goal was to remain sugar free for 30 days and then focus on better habits to lose weight; my mind is already telling me that I could 'cheat' tomorrow and start fresh on the first. I've thought about buying a sugar free pudding, but I am so trying to avoid all desserts because I know that is what's best.

Another thing, my husband just quit smoking last week and I'm delighted, but he has been buying a lot of sugary snacks to replace the vice. I'd really love to hear some encouragement from this community, thank you.
krazykatt58
krazykatt58
congratulations on 30 days sugar free. make sure your husband keeps his goodies OUT OF THE HOUSE, LIKE EAT IT OUT TOO. . . because that could sabatoge your desire to stay sugar free.

my mind always tells me to cheat to and that means you go nowhere.

however i try to swim 4 times a week to keep my healthy living on track and counter attack my slips
deleted_user
deleted_user
I find that when I try to "avoid all of" something, that's what I usually end up bingeing one. I think it's one of those things where something forbidden becomes exactly what you want. Congrats on your goal, keep going, you can do it!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well you know where I am with the husband issue! Mine is still bringing things in I LOVE! UGH> First of all, I am so very very proud of what you have accomplished! It is so very hard to give things up we love to eat especially sugar! I want to tell you it is ok to have a little bit, but I know sometimes that means going over board you have to do what is right for you! I have all the faith in the world in you I know you can do this!!!!!
ktharp423
ktharp423
I appreciate the feedback, I just want to clarify 2 things:

1- I want to stat away from sugar one day at a time, the same way I've stayed away from alcohol for 13 years.
2- I'm not bashing my husband. I want him to succeed in giving up his cigarettes, he's not deliberately sabotaging me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am glad that you clarified yourself, and congragulations on all your accomplishments. What people fail to realize is that wemen have it tougher than men when trying to loose weight. We crave everything to eat that is in the house, at least once a month. Try not limiting yourself from anything. I have learned that if you crave something, than eat it. If you don't, you eat everything else and then eat what you wanted in the first place.