What's the best way to get rid of sugar cravings once and for all?

[Liz]

I never considered myself to be a sugar addict. Bread & potatoes, absolutely, but I could have a whole bag of candy bars here and not be tempted. But these last few days with birthday cake in the house I am dying. (Okay, a little exaggeration . . . a play for sympathy. ) Even when its not the b-day cake I have some Jr. Mints or butter mints pretty much every day. I am about ready to eat 2T of frosting (3 points - I already checked). But I don't want to use my points like that. I wish I wasn't even tempted. Ugh! I'll be glad when that cake is GONE!!!

 

[nativetxn]

The only way I could do it was to give sugar up completely. I do better with none at all than with just a little.

Make some sugar free cocoa, perhaps that will help.

 

[off2disney]

I am convinced there is no way to get rid of sugar cravings! I am diabetic and I crave sweets all the time. I have to treat it like an addicition and avoid desserts like the plague...one bite does not satisfy me.

 

[wovenwonder]

Remember that ALL CARBS have sugar and may start those sugar cravings --- even those potatoes and rice, noodles, and YES -- even carrots! When I gave up starches all together ---- I went thru major withdrawal --- and even felt very flu like. BUT I stuck it out and within a week I did not have ANY cravings!

Good Luck!

 

[Auntie Bon]

I agree with wovenwonder. I went low carb in August 02 and for the most part don't miss the sugar or starches that much. If you feel the need for something sweet try some Davinci's syrups (available at Marshalls occasionally) with some tea. These are sweetened with Splenda and will not cause the insulin spikes which cause the sugar cravings!

 

[TigH]

I don't know how to get rid of the cravings, but maybe you could just stop buying the things that you crave? If the Jr. Mints aren't around, you can't eat them, right? Could you give the left over cake away or just (shudder) toss it out?

I remember being REALLY heavy one time. I went and got an ice cream cone with some ladies I worked with. I was at my desk, happily devouring this sinfully delicious chocolate treat and I thought, "I'd love to lose some weight." Then I realized what I was eating and before I knew it, I threw the ice cream cone away. I'd had about 1/4 of it. I did lose weight and felt great ('course it snuck back up on my eventually and I lost and gained again many times). The point is, I knew I wasn't going to lose weight with a chocolate ice cream cone in my hand. I wanted to finish it, but it wouldn't have gotten me any closer to where I wanted to be.

You're just gonna have to "say no" to sugar. GOOD LUCK!!! Don't let sugar rule you - you are the one in control of your life!

 

[Liz]

I can't throw the cake out because its my daughter's. I think it will be gone by tonight. I'm sure when DS gets home from school he'll do his part! I have gotten on everybody to make sure when they get some they put the cake lid back over it so I don't have to see it at all! I keep thinking ITS JUST CAKE! It has NO POWER whatsoever! But its amazing how much time I have spent thinking about it!!! I had one piece Sat. night and felt horrible about it Sunday. Been watching the scale and today it crept up a little (I know, I know I shouldn't watch it). My WW weigh in is tomorrow morning.