krazycat 99's Journal, 18 July 2015

Congrats on getting the unhealthy snacks out! I think the issue, craving or addiction, transcends sugar in that I choose not to buy my trigger foods (mayo, cheese, nuts, etc.). Peanut butter is a trigger food too, but as long as I don't have any of it, not even to lick it off of my finger if I were to get messy when making a sandwich for my daughter, I'm ok. I've 'cleaned' my mistakes before and next thing I knew it was spoonfuls. Sugar will stimulate receptors in your brain that will cause you to want more, it's a pleasurable thing and the mind wants to (almost) seek pleasure at all cost. Some will seek it more then others, these are the people that have a higher change of addiction then those that don't have such an intense pleasure drive. I avoid my 'craving' foods at all cost. I've learned to find pleasure in every day things, things that can't make the scale go in the wrong direction. :D Again, good job on taking a step to get rid of the unhealthy snacks! 

I think (hope) you'll find that the longer you go without, the less you'll crave. 

Congrats on getting the sugary snacks out of the house! If you do not have it you cannot eat it!  

oh great move, getting it OUT of the house. After a few months, a fresh and yummy watermelon or tomato, is like the sweetest most awesome taste to me...and girl, I loved my chocolate and well donuts, lol I like to cut up a cup full of bite size watermelon chunks now, I put in the fridge and that is my "way to go" snack...it is delicious! 

Oh definitely!! I'm munching on a few bing cherries after dinner, Perfect! sweet and healthy. Watermelon is amazing also.  

I agree, getting the triggers out of the house is most important and then not allowing any of it into your shopping cart. If there is anything in my house, I will eventually get into it. I have no will power when it comes chocolate so it can not cross my threshold. As far as sugar cravings they do get better but I would suggest that you try not to provide an alternative until you have reduced the cravings. If you are on Atkins, sweets aren't on the induction phase. I, too, love watermelon but it is high in carbs and not an Atkins choice. Berries are the first move. 

I was at my wit's end trying to lose weight, it seemed I could never fully break away from the carb/sugar cycle but then, in desperation, I asked a friend for help. He told me about the LCHF way of dieting and I've been sugar/carb free for over a month without ANY cravings or feeling deprived. I SWEAR I watched my 52" waist MELT away in the first two weeks. I don't think I'll ever go back to sugars (this includes fruits) and pastas again...