http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:39:11 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10762136-no-way-out#10762136 I have tried over and over to break my sugar addiction. This addiction is worse than cocaine or heroin. How can a sugar addict stop when sugar is everywhere. This just doesnt seem possible and the possibility of relaspe is very high. It is a chemical imbalance. Addiction is a inherited trait but does anyone know how to re-wire the brain to break this sugar addiction.... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:45:08 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10426549-low-sugar-diet-support-to-help-sugar-addiction#10720779 Hi everyone, I have a question? Is it really possible to totally give up eating sugars for life...other than natural sugars? Are there any successful people out there? If so clue me in with helpful hints. Is it a One day at a time type of deal? I have read some real and powerful posts, which have hit home deep for me. Thanks everyone!... Fri, 31 May 2013 19:20:57 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10425787-i-am-addicted-and-i-want-to-stop#10720759 Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, and I have read some interesting things. I really never considered myself as a sugar addict...never thought there was such a thing, but, I have recently discovered that I am a sugar addict. I previously thought that everyone eats sugar, and it's a normal part of life, and people only binge sometimes, and this does not make them and addict. I have been working on cutting sugars, and to me, if I go the week without sugar, I feel it is acceptable to treat myself ... Fri, 31 May 2013 19:12:07 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3384979-sugar-addiction-and-bipolar#10714117 i am bipolar and have had sugar addiction since i can remember... when i`m low i need it to lift me and when i am high or mixed state i need it to fuel my activities... there will be days i consume no sugar at all but when it hits i need sugar amd i need it NOW... i`m going througha bit of a rough patch and it is difficult to not stuff my face with mentos ( yes this is my choice) ... i try be a bit health conscious and i know i need to be more so now that i am on meds again...but when the cravin... Wed, 29 May 2013 02:50:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10583738-recipes-that-might-work-for-us/limitstart/10#10663942 So fellow addicts, what are some zero sugar snacks a sugar addict can enjoy?... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:22:41 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10543400-new-to-the-groupwhos-with-me#10663938 Hi all, I'm new to the group and I am on Day 2. So far I just feel hungry! Does anyone have a full list of foods that must be avoided/ can be triggers?... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:18:58 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10174516-chocolate-and-sugar-addict#10663920 Hi all, I think its taken me a long time to figure it out, but after years of denial I can finally say that I have a sugar addiction. My tendencies are similar to people on this board, if I'm at home on my own I always crave sugar in one form or another, (chocolate, cakes, cookies) and if there is any lying around I can't just eat it in moderation, I will eat the whole thing until either it's finished, or unitl I feel too ill to continue. I'm not really sure where to go from here. In gene... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:12:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10597705-recipes-that-might-work-for-us#10597705 How I survived pizza night: Today was a super busy day for my family and me with doctor appointments, baseball practice, church commitments and other errand. That meant pizza for dinner. So what did I eat. Part of my sugar abstinence means I eat a low carb diet. I eat a lot of fruits and veges, a lot of salads, omelets, stir-frys, baked yams and I will confess probably way too much cheese. (I'm still perfecting my diet - tis true) Well I stir-fried mushrooms and onions with a little garlic s... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:49:58 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3962735-healthy-sugar-alternatives-by-fabba-jenna#10593754 Thank you SOOOOO much for sharing this information! Talk about creative marketing . I have been using Agave Syrup for some time I read more about it as you suggested, at OLM and here is what I found: ( @ http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue-13/is-agave-nectar-healthy.php ) Is Agave Nectar Healthy? Is Agave Nectar Better Than Sugar? Is Agave Nectar Good For You? Is Agave Nectar Safe For Diabetics? No! Agave Is Not Healthy! It’s highly concentrated fructose. Now, many rea... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:08:29 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/3964505-lifetime-of-being-sugar-addictstarting-to-curb-it#10578786 Wow! Thanks for sharing such a thorough picture! I can relate to so much. One thing that resonates with me is the dental issues. I'm missing several. I have an unfortunate smile. I want to sing in church but when I open my mouth it's not pretty. That's another story... You really captured the fullness and the extent of what I also experience as an addict. It's not just soda or just candy for me. It is ALL of the above. SWEET or SALTY carbs. Gooey, crumbly or crispy sweets it doesn't matter. I... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:51:19 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10578034-new-to-sugar-abstinenceactually-happy#10578034 Hello. I'm new too. I'm so excited to be here. I'm really happy to find this forum and to take this step. I am totally addicted to sugar and anything that metabolizes quickly into sugar like white bread, cereal, anything! I am THAT sensitive. I have know that I was super sensitive to sugar and carbs for a long time but I have been in denial. I have tried and failed so many diets. I have finally decided (again) to treat my addiction like a real addiction and I am abstaining from anything I have a... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:05:50 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/3482287-im-new#10578030 Hello. I'm new too. I'm so excited to be here. I'm really happy to find this forum and to take this step. I am totally addicted to sugar and anything that metabolizes quickly into sugar like white bread, cereal anything! I am THAT sensitive. I have know that I was super sensitive to sugar and carbs for a long time but I have been in denial. I have tried and failed so many diets. I have finally decided (again) to treat my addiction like a real addiction and I am abstaining from anything I have a ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:02:03 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10493456-just-a-spoonful-of-sugar#10543339 Ok, I am also new here. And today is day two of giving up sugar. I have done it in the past....with a lot of prayer. I am really trying not to love the stuff. I had a really bad weekend, lots and lots of ice cream. Can anyone relate? Anyway....hope to get some helpful hints and tips and support from this board. Mell... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:10:04 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10386687-new-member#10387902 You can totally do this! The latest research shows that sugar, along with other highly processed foods high in fat and salt, is as addictive as cocaine or alcohol, and they decimate the reward system of your brain in exactly the same way. The good news -- and there IS good news -- is that a program of foods high in dopamine- and serotonin-boosting chemicals, along with numerous brain-amping activities (from simple exercise to listening to music) can regrow those receptors and bring the confide... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:31:26 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/10378812-was-doing-well-but-im-getting-stressed#10378812 So I've just joined, but man, I totally relate to everyone here. I've had a sugar addiction my whole life. It's not as bad as some of my worst points in my life, but I'm trying to take the high moment to really get it under control and work my will power muscles. Then my husband started keeping 2 liter bottles of soda, and my daily chocolate levels went way up...then it all went down hill as my stress levels went up. It was nice for a while - realizing that if I was going to have sugar, I... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:31:59 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3250000-laying-it-all-on-the-table#10362203 It took me several tries to quit my Dr Pepper addiction. Same with alcohol, fast food, coffee/caffeine. Several tries. Its been two years since I've had fast food, soda, or alcohol. I made a year long commitment with myself and so far have kept it going. I don't know how I did it. And whenever I see someone with a Dr Pepper I still lust after it. But I think switching to water was a good choice. It sounds like you have it bad though. Cut back. Cut back. And cut back some more until yo... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:57:43 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3361475-cravings-for-sugar#10362202 You might be interested in a book Potatoes Not Prozac. I read it earlier in the year and it makes a good case for eating a plain baked potato just before bed. I did it for a while and it was a nice ritual. It's surprisingly good with just pepper.... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:51:04 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3984853-gatorade-g2-low-calorie-vs-powerade-free-regular#3984853 From livestrong.com: Gatorade is a brand of sports drinks made by PepsiCo. Gatorade's G2 variety contains fewer calories than regular Gatorade. Powerade brand of sports drinks is made by Coca-Cola and is the main competitor for Gatorade. Powerade Zero has electrolytes but no calories. G2 is essentially a mixture of water, high fructose corn syrup and electrolytes that provides sodium and potassium. Powerade Zero uses sucralose as a sweetener. Both drinks add coloring a... Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:15:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/general-support/3964640-why-do-we-have-sugar-cravings-part-1#3964659 Noting here, during the hours of trying to get this board come active + alive again with info, with potential help for us SUGAR ADDICTS + all this typing, am drinking iced water-no sugar at all today, no caffeine BUT with UNFORTUNATELY I am far from being a HEALTHY. Far from being any sort of nutritionist but know better than this as time passes by quickly when we meditate or get involved, taking our mind off of aches, pains, general life in general . I've eaten NOTHING , despite it is ha... Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:18:50 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/sugar-addiction-discussions/medicine-treatments/2442976-recovery-from-sugar-addiction#3964548 svp67- I believe I have some duplicate books on this topic. I breezed trhough t such although am not familiar with AA, was told it helps families, those around you as well as you and kinda goes along with 12 steps program for alcoholics, as same proves true for SUGAR ADDICTS Here's photo of front of this book=same one? I realize this post is year later but I try ... Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:24:38 -0700