Second Day of Phase 1

Maria627 · 06-30-2008, 11:24 AM

I have 20# to lose. I'm really doing it because I have a MAJOR sugar addiction. I need some advice because the Lucky Charms are calling Me!

I have a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe.

PghMarsha · 06-30-2008, 11:38 AM

Maria - join the club with the sweet tooth but Holy, Cow, Lucky Charms???

Have you tried the NSA fudgcicles? They help me. Or maybe a "little bit" of dark chocolate? That helps too.

Give it some time. Your sweet tooth will eventually back off. In the mean time, find what will satisfy the craving or just tough it out. There's just no good way to deal with that demon except out-stubborn it.

Hope that helps.

ouizoid · 06-30-2008, 12:29 PM

stick with this for 4 days, and that sweet tooth will be a thing of the past

Maybe some of the 10 calorie NSA popsicles would get you through it, or a walk, or a bubblebath or a big drink of water??

rainbowlaserdragon · 06-30-2008, 02:53 PM

if you need something...try a diet soda...

but ouizoid is right....in a few days...you won't even remember sugar

Antonya · 06-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Um - Step away from the Lucky Charms!!! Try some deep breathing and stretches, and visualize yourself feeling fabulous and looking hot after those 20 pounds are gone!

Antonya · 06-30-2008, 04:13 PM

Oh - and try eating something like a few almonds (naturally sweet, good fat - but don't overdo) or a string cheese, or a little bit of low-fat cottage cheese, or maybe celery with peanut butter or laughing cow cheese. Protein with a little fat will help to satisfy your cravings. Just give it time!

rose1 · 06-30-2008, 08:15 PM

The best thing to do is to kill the sweet tooth. Kill the need to always have something sweet. Since you have a real sugar addiction, continuing to feed it with artificial sweeteners is not a wise idea. Eat some protein. Try string cheese, cottage cheese sprinkled with cinnamon, hummus and raw vegetables, celery and peanut butter, yogurt mixed with protein powder, egg salad.

Clear your kitchen of all junk. If it's not there, you can't eat it.

rainbowlaserdragon · 07-01-2008, 04:28 AM

Rose and Antonya have the best approach....but if you are having a hard time of it cold turkey then a diet soda (I use SF Jello) can take the edge off.....although it is rife with potential for abuse....so make sure to limit yourself.

If it was an addiction, then coming off your 'drug' will be hard....but you can do it.

Maria627 · 07-01-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PghMarsha

Maria - join the club with the sweet tooth but Holy, Cow, Lucky Charms???

Have you tried the NSA fudgcicles? They help me. Or maybe a "little bit" of dark chocolate? That helps too.

Give it some time. Your sweet tooth will eventually back off. In the mean time, find what will satisfy the craving or just tough it out. There's just no good way to deal with that demon except out-stubborn it.

Hope that helps.

Marsha I'm from Shaler, PA. Lived in Butler for the past 3 years until my husband got a job in Miss. Now we are in South Fl!! What does NSA stand for? I was wondering if diabetic chocolate was o.k? See I am a sugar junkie. I'm really trying to stay away from artificially sweet things. This will do my body good if I can tough it out. Day 3 is almost done!!

Maria627 · 07-01-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonya

Um - Step away from the Lucky Charms!!! Try some deep breathing and stretches, and visualize yourself feeling fabulous and looking hot after those 20 pounds are gone!

I'm hoping to see some really good Callanetics results with this Phase !!

Antonya · 07-01-2008, 01:34 PM

LOL - good job, Maria!!!

PghMarsha · 07-25-2008, 06:10 AM

Maria - Sorry, I've been on vacation and I just checked this thread.

NSA - no sugar added. I've actually found that there's no good remedy for the demon sweet tooth. Rose is right - try the protein route. I've also used sf/ff yogurt mixed with various flavorings. I can't stand the yogurt plain but if you dress it up with some lemon extract or sf davinci's syrup it gives the sweet tooth the boot plus gives you the satisfaction of protein.

You just kinda have to find what works for you.

I'm actually from Beaver County so you've lived all around me in the past. Isn't that strange?

06-30-2008, 11:24 AM	#1
Maria627 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 72 Gallery: Maria627 WOE: SB Start Date: June 2008	Second Day of Phase 1 I have 20# to lose. I'm really doing it because I have a MAJOR sugar addiction. I need some advice because the Lucky Charms are calling Me! I have a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe.

07-25-2008, 06:10 AM	#12
PghMarsha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 360 Gallery: PghMarsha Stats: 220/179/145 WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 2007 Recommit - too many times	Maria - Sorry, I've been on vacation and I just checked this thread. NSA - no sugar added. I've actually found that there's no good remedy for the demon sweet tooth. Rose is right - try the protein route. I've also used sf/ff yogurt mixed with various flavorings. I can't stand the yogurt plain but if you dress it up with some lemon extract or sf davinci's syrup it gives the sweet tooth the boot plus gives you the satisfaction of protein. You just kinda have to find what works for you. I'm actually from Beaver County so you've lived all around me in the past. Isn't that strange? __________________ Marsha

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06-30-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
PghMarsha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 360 Gallery: PghMarsha Stats: 220/179/145 WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 2007 Recommit - too many times	Maria - join the club with the sweet tooth but Holy, Cow, Lucky Charms??? Have you tried the NSA fudgcicles? They help me. Or maybe a "little bit" of dark chocolate? That helps too. Give it some time. Your sweet tooth will eventually back off. In the mean time, find what will satisfy the craving or just tough it out. There's just no good way to deal with that demon except out-stubborn it. Hope that helps.

06-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#3
ouizoid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 230 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145	stick with this for 4 days, and that sweet tooth will be a thing of the past Maybe some of the 10 calorie NSA popsicles would get you through it, or a walk, or a bubblebath or a big drink of water??

06-30-2008, 02:53 PM	#4
rainbowlaserdragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: rainbowlaserdragon Stats: 179/151.5/132 WOE: low carb - beachkins Start Date: 05/13/2008	if you need something...try a diet soda... but ouizoid is right....in a few days...you won't even remember sugar

06-30-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
Antonya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 222 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Antonya Stats: 145/135/130 WOE: South Beach Phase 2!! Start Date: June 16, 2008	Um - Step away from the Lucky Charms!!! Try some deep breathing and stretches, and visualize yourself feeling fabulous and looking hot after those 20 pounds are gone!

06-30-2008, 04:13 PM	#6
Antonya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 222 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Antonya Stats: 145/135/130 WOE: South Beach Phase 2!! Start Date: June 16, 2008	Oh - and try eating something like a few almonds (naturally sweet, good fat - but don't overdo) or a string cheese, or a little bit of low-fat cottage cheese, or maybe celery with peanut butter or laughing cow cheese. Protein with a little fat will help to satisfy your cravings. Just give it time!

06-30-2008, 08:15 PM	#7
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,080 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	The best thing to do is to kill the sweet tooth. Kill the need to always have something sweet. Since you have a real sugar addiction, continuing to feed it with artificial sweeteners is not a wise idea. Eat some protein. Try string cheese, cottage cheese sprinkled with cinnamon, hummus and raw vegetables, celery and peanut butter, yogurt mixed with protein powder, egg salad. Clear your kitchen of all junk. If it's not there, you can't eat it.

07-01-2008, 04:28 AM	#8
rainbowlaserdragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: rainbowlaserdragon Stats: 179/151.5/132 WOE: low carb - beachkins Start Date: 05/13/2008	Rose and Antonya have the best approach....but if you are having a hard time of it cold turkey then a diet soda (I use SF Jello) can take the edge off.....although it is rife with potential for abuse....so make sure to limit yourself. If it was an addiction, then coming off your 'drug' will be hard....but you can do it.

07-01-2008, 01:34 PM	#11
Antonya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 222 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Antonya Stats: 145/135/130 WOE: South Beach Phase 2!! Start Date: June 16, 2008	LOL - good job, Maria!!!