Guest guest Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Addictions take many forms. Dr. Neal Barnard has a new book out: " Breaking the food seduction. " He writes about the addictive qualities of " foods " such as meat, dairy, and chocolate. I have not read the book, but it may be of interest. He shares insights into how to break food addictions. One way I was able to get off various foods over the years was to look at the cause and effect relationship of foods and my health. I became aware of how certain foods affected my health and energy levels, etc. Then, when I desired certain foods, I would think about the effects on my body. I might get irritable, tired, sluggish, or nervous/anxious. I may not sleep as well. I may be less motivates. I may be more prone to headaches, colds and flues. I would see the end symptoms wrapped up in the " food " I wanted to eat and make a decision based on the whole package, including later symptoms, not just on the taste or satisfying the craving. " Will eating/drinking this help me live up to my fullest potential? " " Will it reduce my potential? " Basically, I believe I have certain potential in this life and want to accomplish everything I am here to do. If I consume things that reduce that potential, then I may not accomplish everything. The above symptoms held me back from many things. Now, I enjoy not having the ups and downs like I used to. I have a constant level that is higher than it used to be. I certainly enjoy not getting " colds " and " flues " ! I still may not eat " perfectly, " but at each step of the way I gain more insights into how foods affect me. Jeff >The help I need now is how to get off alcohol, sweets, fats & oils, >animal products, salt and condiments, caffeine and other addictive >substances! You mentioned a water fast. I've been trying to " taper >off " for the last week, but eating less and less of addictive foods >still leaves me with uncontrollable cravings that get me back into >the addictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I have the same problem with cig's, I can quit for years and then pick it back up like I had never quit. I love to smoke but I know its bad for me and I fight the temptations all the time. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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