***Are YOU Addicted To Anything?***

SweetPoison2 · 11-07-2008, 06:31 PM

I have been thinking about this for a while now. And I have decided that for ME, it seems I am or need to always be addicted to something.

~ First it was smokes

....lost that ~

~ Second it was Starbucks, a lot, since the smokes were gone

....lost that ~

Lost most all sugar and carbs...

~ Then it was this Moca Cap crap I got at Costco ~

...lost that ~

Coffee Mate was in there some where ~ Now...it is hwc!

I think I really have a problem

tybeeanna · 11-07-2008, 06:47 PM

I think we all trade our addictions around. I quit smoking gained 30 lbs started lc and spend to much time on line its one thing or another we just need to watch where we are headed

OurLuvsFromAbove · 11-07-2008, 06:49 PM

im addicted to low carb!

Gladsome · 11-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Morning coffee with cream!!!!

OurLuvsFromAbove · 11-07-2008, 06:50 PM

oh im addicted to eggcreams and and quick fixes too.. and as seen on tv things..
I could watch infomercials all day and night..

quick fixes (great abs in 5 days) (great diet pill lose 80lbs in 7 days) lol

xamier · 11-07-2008, 06:52 PM

What is hwc?

Oh, heavy whipping cream, got it. :-)

squeezy · 11-07-2008, 07:12 PM

This is weird, but I'm addicted to cooking. Like, if I can't come home, even after dinner out, and cook/bake something, I pace around and can't relax. This has become a little annoying on LC, esp. since I can't (rather, shouldn't) bake, and pastry (making it, not just eating it) is my first love. I know I can make a zillion different kinds of LC treats, but that's what I need to avoid- I don't lose unless I totally K.I.S.S. and there's no one around to eat anything but me and DBF, who is on some unspecified diet of his own.

Jessie11 · 11-07-2008, 07:16 PM

Bread!!!!! Yes Bread....mmmm wait a minute... Chocolate but only once or twice a year, xmas is coming that is a bad time, potatoes... but I am learning to live without those, strewth I think I am addicted to food in general.

Jessie...

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 08:30 PM

LOL me too!

best sexiest body of your life in 7 days; 14 days; 30 days -- whatever!

I come from a whole family of addicts. we got it all, baby.

booze; drugs; cigs; food; sweets; shopping; sex; attention; enabling.

I've been addicted to almost everything on thst list at one time or another...

it's an oral fixation!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

oh im addicted to eggcreams and and quick fixes too.. and as seen on tv things..
I could watch infomercials all day and night..

quick fixes (great abs in 5 days) (great diet pill lose 80lbs in 7 days) lol

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 08:32 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSS!

(but just 2 Tbsp cream; not a whole pint like *some* people!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gladsome

Morning coffee with cream!!!!

Houston Heather · 11-07-2008, 08:33 PM

Caffeine.

I just got "off" peanuts.

sprinklesmom · 11-07-2008, 08:48 PM

It used to be food but I've slowly started controlling that habit.

Next demon to work on is cigarettes. I start that fight on Monday.

I supposed now I'm addicted to this site. Seriously. Because it helps me so much and I'm not that busy at work right now. I'm on it all day - posting, reading, etc.

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 08:51 PM

good for you! I quit smoking at least 10 times before it "stuck".

assume/hope you're reading The Diet Cure or The Mood Cure fo amino acid therapy to assist with cravings/addictions?

but your addiction to LCF is a HEALTHY addiction!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprinklesmom

It used to be food but I've slowly started controlling that habit.

Next demon to work on is cigarettes. I start that fight on Monday.

I supposed now I'm addicted to this site. Seriously. Because it helps me so much and I'm not that busy at work right now. I'm on it all day - posting, reading, etc.

sprinklesmom · 11-07-2008, 08:54 PM

Thanks Hummingbird. No not reading the diet cure but finding that "Thin Taste Better" by Stephen Gullo, MD has been a great help in controlling my eating behavior. Hoping I can use some of his mantras for smoking as well.

I'm actally pretty good once I start going. It's just changing what I do routine wise that will help in the long run. Now that the weather is getting colder here in New England this will help me a lot as I only smoke outdoors.

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 08:57 PM

sounds like a great plan!

you might invest in some L-Glutamine and GABA to ensure your success.

(I learned this from Fawn)

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...glutamine.html

A big thank you to....

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprinklesmom

Thanks Hummingbird. No not reading the diet cure but finding that "Thin Taste Better" by Stephen Gullo, MD has been a great help in controlling my eating behavior. Hoping I can use some of his mantras for smoking as well.

I'm actally pretty good once I start going. It's just changing what I do routine wise that will help in the long run. Now that the weather is getting colder here in New England this will help me a lot as I only smoke outdoors.

sprinklesmom · 11-07-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

sounds like a great plan!

you might invest in some L-Glutamine and GABA to ensure your success.

(I learned this from Fawn)

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...glutamine.html

A big thank you to....

Thanks again! Yes I've taken L-Glutamine in the past (for the sugar cravings) If GABA is an amino acid, would I get the same effect from Cod Liver Oil? I just started taking it this week. It's full of amino acids and is supposed to help with mood as well (eventually want to get of the Celexa)

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Oh gosh I am not the one to ask on that; sorry. I am just beginning to learn about all of this stuff myself! Send a PM to Fawn, she's the expert!

But she did specifically mention the GABA when I had a smoking "relapse".

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprinklesmom

Thanks again! Yes I've taken L-Glutamine in the past (for the sugar cravings) If GABA is an amino acid, would I get the same effect from Cod Liver Oil? I just started taking it this week. It's full of amino acids and is supposed to help with mood as well (eventually want to get of the Celexa)

sprinklesmom · 11-07-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Oh gosh I am not the one to ask on that; sorry. I am just beginning to learn about all of this stuff myself! Send a PM to Fawn, she's the expert!

But she did specifically mention the GABA when I had a smoking "relapse".

Thanks again. I know I'm learning so much too about all these supplements and natural remedies. It's been a great eye opener for me.

Oh and I wanted to tell you that I love your picture. You look so "summery and breezy" It reminds me of Summer and I miss it so much now - 7 months to go

Atkins Chick · 11-07-2008, 09:09 PM

Pre carb life..... I was addicted to Icecream.

Oh how I miss it......

Right now, I am addicted to finding creative and delicious LC recipes

Carbzilla · 11-07-2008, 09:21 PM

***Are YOU Addicted To Anything?***

Does the Earth spin? lol.

Food, in general
Cigs (I know they're hideous and will kill me if I don't stop)
coffee (if I give up the cigs, I will drink coffee allll day long; it could be worse)
chicken *this is not such a bad thing
bacon * neither is this
alcohol (not a full blown addiction, but enough each month that it makes me pause and wonder if I could simply do without)

sweet&sugarfree · 11-07-2008, 09:30 PM

I like my ciggs!!! Really bad I know!!!

I am addicted to carbs but I am living without those!

I am really addicted to this site that is good.

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 09:35 PM

awww thank you! I'm on my favorite beach in Hawaii in that photo!
I miss Summer too. Hate winter. Well, I hate the cold & wet - ugh.

Hey only a little more than a month till Dec 21 (shortest day of the year) and then the days start to get longer again......yay!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprinklesmom

Thanks again. I know I'm learning so much too about all these supplements and natural remedies. It's been a great eye opener for me.

Oh and I wanted to tell you that I love your picture. You look so "summery and breezy" It reminds me of Summer and I miss it so much now - 7 months to go

NewYorkGiants32 · 11-07-2008, 09:36 PM

I "think" I am addicted to bulimia?!?!?! Sounds crazy I know, but I am working on it!

hummingbird11 · 11-07-2008, 09:37 PM

hey, we have very similar addictions!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbzilla

***Are YOU Addicted To Anything?***

Does the Earth spin? lol.

Food, in general
Cigs (I know they're hideous and will kill me if I don't stop)
coffee (if I give up the cigs, I will drink coffee allll day long; it could be worse)
chicken *this is not such a bad thing
bacon * neither is this
alcohol (not a full blown addiction, but enough each month that it makes me pause and wonder if I could simply do without)

smudgepot · 11-08-2008, 01:59 AM

My vices are:

- cigarettes (terrible, I know)
- sweet (sweetened) milky tea
- mint imperials (a South African candy)
- diet soda

I am trying to give up the tea, diet soda and mint imperials (the ciggy battle will come at a later stage) and it is feeling like a real struggle at the moment. I suppose I should pat myself on the back for giving up bread (something else I was head over heels in low with) but the tea/soda/candy battle seems to be more difficult than the bread even!

suzanneyea · 11-08-2008, 03:35 AM

I do nothing in moderation. You name it, I am addicted. Now, I know to stay away from certain things and keep my addictions in the positive, like my LC addiction or working out.
Carbs were my biggest addiction.

SweetPoison2 · 11-08-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprinklesmom

Oh and I wanted to tell you that I love your picture. You look so "summery and breezy" It reminds me of Summer and I miss it so much now - 7 months to go

Doesn't she? So pretty! I use to know Diane in my other life

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atkins Chick

Right now, I am addicted to finding creative and delicious LC recipes

Me too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet&sugarfree

I am really addicted to this site that is good.

Yup. Me too!

SJK+ · 11-08-2008, 08:58 PM

I gave up alcohol over 19 years ago, gave up smoking 15 years ago (don't miss booze, miss the smokes nearly every day).

Diet Soda is my big hang-up, and the new sugar free energy drinks.
Add to that list coffee and you see I am a caffeine junky.

I gave up coffee and soda for Lent last year...it was really hard the first week, and I am sorry I picked it up again after easter.

And when I am binging, it is pizza.

But I could stop anytime......

nutritionistusa · 11-09-2008, 09:43 AM

Yes it seems like addictions don't really go away, they often just switch to new things. Have to be careful not to trade one addiction for another, I've done so in the past.

SweetPoison2 · 11-09-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJK+

But I could stop anytime......

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutritionistusa

Yes it seems like addictions don't really go away, they often just switch to new things. Have to be careful not to trade one addiction for another, I've done so in the past.

Why Is that?

11-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
SweetPoison2 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 7,883 Gallery: SweetPoison2 Stats: 246/228/150 WOE: Anything I Want Plan Start Date: June 09	*Are YOU Addicted To Anything?* I have been thinking about this for a while now. And I have decided that for ME, it seems I am or need to always be addicted to something. ~ First it was smokes ....lost that ~ ~ Second it was Starbucks, a lot, since the smokes were gone ....lost that ~ Lost most all sugar and carbs... ~ Then it was this Moca Cap crap I got at Costco ~ ...lost that ~ Coffee Mate was in there some where ~ Now...it is hwc! I think I really have a problem

11-07-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
xamier Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Citronelle, Alabama Posts: 899 Gallery: xamier Stats: 125 5'2"tall WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 6/17/03	What is hwc? Oh, heavy whipping cream, got it. :-) Last edited by xamier; 11-07-2008 at 06:55 PM..

11-07-2008, 07:12 PM	#7
squeezy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nashville by way of NYC Posts: 144 Gallery: squeezy Stats: 165/156/120 WOE: low sugar, gluten free	This is weird, but I'm addicted to cooking. Like, if I can't come home, even after dinner out, and cook/bake something, I pace around and can't relax. This has become a little annoying on LC, esp. since I can't (rather, shouldn't) bake, and pastry (making it, not just eating it) is my first love. I know I can make a zillion different kinds of LC treats, but that's what I need to avoid- I don't lose unless I totally K.I.S.S. and there's no one around to eat anything but me and DBF, who is on some unspecified diet of his own. __________________ [COLOR="Sienna"]"How's he doin'?" "He's hangin' in there. He keeps trying to get this IV out of his arm, I don't understand why... it's just glucose." "We're all trying to stay away from sugar."[/COLOR]

11-07-2008, 07:16 PM	#8
Jessie11 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 34 Gallery: Jessie11 Stats: 2/11/2008 183 lbs 140 lbs WOE: Moderate Carbs Start Date: 2/11/2008	*Are YOU Addicted To Anything?* Bread!!!!! Yes Bread....mmmm wait a minute... Chocolate but only once or twice a year, xmas is coming that is a bad time, potatoes... but I am learning to live without those, strewth I think I am addicted to food in general. Jessie...

11-08-2008, 01:59 AM	#25
smudgepot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 337 Gallery: smudgepot Stats: 130/120/110 WOE: Low Carb/Healthy Choices Start Date: September 2008	My vices are: - cigarettes (terrible, I know) - sweet (sweetened) milky tea - mint imperials (a South African candy) - diet soda I am trying to give up the tea, diet soda and mint imperials (the ciggy battle will come at a later stage) and it is feeling like a real struggle at the moment. I suppose I should pat myself on the back for giving up bread (something else I was head over heels in low with) but the tea/soda/candy battle seems to be more difficult than the bread even! Last edited by smudgepot; 11-08-2008 at 02:02 AM..

11-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#2
tybeeanna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So of Rockford Il Posts: 752 Gallery: tybeeanna Stats: 280/268/1 lb less WOE: low carb	I think we all trade our addictions around. I quit smoking gained 30 lbs started lc and spend to much time on line its one thing or another we just need to watch where we are headed

11-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#3
OurLuvsFromAbove Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 4,564 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 180/137.6/130 (orig 227) 5'8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now..	im addicted to low carb!

11-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#4
Gladsome MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,496 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Morning coffee with cream!!!!

11-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#5
OurLuvsFromAbove Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 4,564 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 180/137.6/130 (orig 227) 5'8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now..	oh im addicted to eggcreams and and quick fixes too.. and as seen on tv things.. I could watch infomercials all day and night.. quick fixes (great abs in 5 days) (great diet pill lose 80lbs in 7 days) lol

11-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#11
Houston Heather Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,921 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: 228/169/160 Waist: 42/31/31 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)	Caffeine. I just got "off" peanuts.

11-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#12
sprinklesmom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New England Posts: 4,438 Gallery: sprinklesmom Stats: Uck/Less Uck/Healthy & Fit WOE: Atkins keeping it simple and whole and exercise Start Date: 11/9/09 - No More Excuses!	It used to be food but I've slowly started controlling that habit. Next demon to work on is cigarettes. I start that fight on Monday. I supposed now I'm addicted to this site. Seriously. Because it helps me so much and I'm not that busy at work right now. I'm on it all day - posting, reading, etc.

11-07-2008, 08:54 PM	#14
sprinklesmom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New England Posts: 4,438 Gallery: sprinklesmom Stats: Uck/Less Uck/Healthy & Fit WOE: Atkins keeping it simple and whole and exercise Start Date: 11/9/09 - No More Excuses!	Thanks Hummingbird. No not reading the diet cure but finding that "Thin Taste Better" by Stephen Gullo, MD has been a great help in controlling my eating behavior. Hoping I can use some of his mantras for smoking as well. I'm actally pretty good once I start going. It's just changing what I do routine wise that will help in the long run. Now that the weather is getting colder here in New England this will help me a lot as I only smoke outdoors.

11-07-2008, 09:09 PM	#19
Atkins Chick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA Posts: 756 Gallery: Atkins Chick Stats: 240/222/140 I weigh only 1x a month on the 1st WOE: Atkins/Induction till the last 20 lbs Start Date: Aug 10, 2009	Pre carb life..... I was addicted to Icecream. Oh how I miss it...... Right now, I am addicted to finding creative and delicious LC recipes

11-07-2008, 09:21 PM	#20
Carbzilla Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 359 Gallery: Carbzilla Stats: 180-start/152.5-W00T!current/130-goal WOE: Low to Moderate Carbs Start Date: January 2008	*Are YOU Addicted To Anything?* Does the Earth spin? lol. Food, in general Cigs (I know they're hideous and will kill me if I don't stop) coffee (if I give up the cigs, I will drink coffee allll day long; it could be worse) chicken this is not such a bad thing bacon neither is this alcohol (not a full blown addiction, but enough each month that it makes me pause and wonder if I could simply do without)

11-07-2008, 09:30 PM	#21
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,881 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 196.6/164.8/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	I like my ciggs!!! Really bad I know!!! I am addicted to carbs but I am living without those! I am really addicted to this site that is good.

11-07-2008, 09:36 PM	#23
NewYorkGiants32 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 3,712 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: October 30,2009	I "think" I am addicted to bulimia?!?!?! Sounds crazy I know, but I am working on it!

11-08-2008, 03:35 AM	#26
suzanneyea Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3,247 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 110 WOE: zero carb	I do nothing in moderation. You name it, I am addicted. Now, I know to stay away from certain things and keep my addictions in the positive, like my LC addiction or working out. Carbs were my biggest addiction.

11-08-2008, 08:58 PM	#28
SJK+ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 860 Gallery: SJK+ Stats: 280/264/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2002-05, restart AGAIN 6/09	I gave up alcohol over 19 years ago, gave up smoking 15 years ago (don't miss booze, miss the smokes nearly every day). Diet Soda is my big hang-up, and the new sugar free energy drinks. Add to that list coffee and you see I am a caffeine junky. I gave up coffee and soda for Lent last year...it was really hard the first week, and I am sorry I picked it up again after easter. And when I am binging, it is pizza. But I could stop anytime......

11-09-2008, 09:43 AM	#29
nutritionistusa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 28 Gallery: nutritionistusa	Yes it seems like addictions don't really go away, they often just switch to new things. Have to be careful not to trade one addiction for another, I've done so in the past.

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