Sugar withdrawal (was very, very bad hypoglycemia...advice on approaches, resources,)

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Debra Martin asked:

What wonderful advice. What types of foods are you eating that are not boring

that helps you stay away from the sugar. What type of drinks are you enjoying

also that do not contain sugar substitutes. How did you manage the sugar

withdraws. I know it is alot of questions however what you did is something I

want to start doing. Sweets are my pitfall. So any advice would be greatly

apprieated. I know that sugar is so bad for you. Not only for the diabetes but

it lowers your immune system. Thanks

 

Debra,

 

Unless you are one of those brave " cold turkey "

people, the trick is to withdraw slowly.

Just like you might do with a drug like Prozac.

 

Whatever you use as sugar in your daily drinks,

diminish it by just 1/8 of a teaspoon.

You'll barely notice the difference.

The next week, take off another 1/8, and so on.

Like FlyLady would say: " babysteps " !

 

What kind of drink do you find hardest

to resist? Soda pop is a truly evil invention

if you drink it daily. Full of sugar or aspartame

which is even worse, and the flavouring will

rob your bones of calcium.

 

When I grew up, long ago and far away, ,

it was reserved for special rare occasions.

Sort of like champagne for kids.

 

If it is the bubbles you crave, try some

sparkling mineral water or club soda poured

over fruit juice.

 

If you'd like herbal support, try some Stevia.

It tastes sweet and actually has some good

qualities.

It is anti-fungal, good if you are fighting the

yeast beast!

You can get Stevia in a health food store.

Put a few drops in a glass of water and see

if that doesn't reduce your cravings.

 

Now I am stepping into my booth, so if that

is against your principles you can stop reading

here.

 

From the Rainforest store, Metabazon is my

lastest fave.

I tend to gain weight every fall and winter.

 

As soon as the days get short and grey the carb

cravings hit. I'll start feeling hungry within 2

hours after a good eggy breakfast. And if

I don't eat for three hours I get that totally

hollow feeling and can't think anymore.

I should excercise, but the older I get, the

more I am not a winter person.

 

One Metabazon Liquizon around breakfast

keeps me on an even keel all day. I can go

till past lunchtime without even thinking

about food. Who knows, my thin pants might

still fit by spring.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

http://freegreenliving.com

 

 

[Guest guest]

For me, cold turkey withdrawal from sugar is MUCH easier than taking baby steps.

As long as I eat any sugar, I want more. If I quit eating all sugar, after a day

or two, I don't miss it much.

 

Linda

 

 

 

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Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:07:03 PM

Sugar withdrawal (was Re: very, very bad

hypoglycemia...advice on approaches, resources,)

 

Debra Martin asked:

What wonderful advice. What types of foods are you eating that are not boring

that helps you stay away from the sugar. What type of drinks are you enjoying

also that do not contain sugar substitutes. How did you manage the sugar

withdraws. I know it is alot of questions however what you did is something I

want to start doing. Sweets are my pitfall. So any advice would be greatly

apprieated. I know that sugar is so bad for you. Not only for the diabetes but

it lowers your immune system. Thanks

 

Debra,

 

Unless you are one of those brave " cold turkey "

people, the trick is to withdraw slowly.

Just like you might do with a drug like Prozac.

 

Whatever you use as sugar in your daily drinks,

diminish it by just 1/8 of a teaspoon.

You'll barely notice the difference.

The next week, take off another 1/8, and so on.

Like FlyLady would say: " babysteps " !

 

What kind of drink do you find hardest

to resist? Soda pop is a truly evil invention

if you drink it daily. Full of sugar or aspartame

which is even worse, and the flavouring will

rob your bones of calcium.

 

When I grew up, long ago and far away, ,

it was reserved for special rare occasions.

Sort of like champagne for kids.

 

If it is the bubbles you crave, try some

sparkling mineral water or club soda poured

over fruit juice.

 

If you'd like herbal support, try some Stevia.

It tastes sweet and actually has some good

qualities.

It is anti-fungal, good if you are fighting the

yeast beast!

You can get Stevia in a health food store.

Put a few drops in a glass of water and see

if that doesn't reduce your cravings.

 

Now I am stepping into my booth, so if that

is against your principles you can stop reading

here.

 

From the Rainforest store, Metabazon is my

lastest fave.

I tend to gain weight every fall and winter.

 

As soon as the days get short and grey the carb

cravings hit. I'll start feeling hungry within 2

hours after a good eggy breakfast. And if

I don't eat for three hours I get that totally

hollow feeling and can't think anymore.

I should excercise, but the older I get, the

more I am not a winter person.

 

One Metabazon Liquizon around breakfast

keeps me on an even keel all day. I can go

till past lunchtime without even thinking

about food. Who knows, my thin pants might

still fit by spring.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

http://freegreenliv ing.com