18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

**Alexa** · May 12, 2008, 10:07 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Hi Danielle,

Well done on getting through induction and for losing 6.5lbs

I'd say the best way to deal with sugar cravings is to sit them out - try not eat anything with a sweet taste. That way you will get used to not eating sweet things and then this WOL will be much easier. Though lots of people around here use splenda - it can cause problems in setting up further cravings. Each to their own, of course, but worth thinking about.

Also check the foods you have been eating very carefully for hidden sugars which may be causing cravings after 18 days. Ham and other processed meats in particular need careful checking.

**Danni28** · May 12, 2008, 10:15 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Thank you for that, i will check out the foods i am eating...you are right i need just sit it out, keep myself busy. Forget sweet stuff altogether.
Thanks
Danielle

**Wanabmrsbateman** · May 12, 2008, 11:17 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Hi danielle, yes i agree looking closer to the foods you have been eating might help you find whats bringing on the sugar cravings. Ive found that completely cutting out all sugar and/or splenda products even for a few weeks helps reset taste buds. Now, everything tastes a little sweet to me. And when i do have a splenda by product its super sweet. I think cutting out the coffee and tea with cream is a good game plan but if you like something warm to drink, caffeine tea should be good and from my understanding its only tea with caffeine that is suppose to effect blood sugar and weight lose. Your still doing a great job, keep up the good work!!!

**Wanabmrsbateman** · May 12, 2008, 11:19 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

"caffeine tea should be good and from my understanding its only tea with caffeine that is suppose to effect blood sugar and weight lose. Your still doing a great job, keep up the good work!!! "

I meant caffeine-FREE tea of course.( organic green tea is one of my favorites )

**rosetoes** · May 12, 2008, 05:37 PM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

HI Danielle
We started around the same time in our induction. Glad to hear that you are doing well. I crave sweets too and I have made the mock cheesecake and love it. I've done pretty well with losing but something that I do daily is exercise an hour....I don't miss a day and I never exercise less than a hour. I always exercise after I have my afternoon/evening meal that provides me with alot of energy. Have you been exercising?

I have loss 12 pounds, and have decided to stay in induction for another week or so. I would love to be 85% done with my weight loss by the first week of June. I have 13 pounds to go...so another 8 or 9 pounds is what I want to lose in the next 4 weeks.

I have learned not to weigh myself daily, when I think I should have loss, no movement and when I think I have no movement, I then am down 3 pounds. I do know that clothes that I couldn't wear for 2 years, fit now....

Hang in there and know you are not alone when it somes to craving sweets...I do too.

**Danni28** · May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Thanks for that Rosetoes!
Well thats good that someone is in the same way as me!
I am not as lucky as you to have lost that much weight already although i am very happy with 6.5lbs.
I work in an office so not much excersise there, soon as i get home at 3pm, i a very active with my 2 children,we go walking weekends also.
I have 15lbs to go so i shouln't realy be in a rush to take it off fast, better slow i understand.
Anyway i am doing clean extended induction,counting every carb...i won't weigh myself til the end of extended induction though.

Keep up the good work.
Danielle

**atkinsrock** · May 23, 2008, 08:06 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Today is day 14 of Induction for me and I have lost all sugar cravings. I have to say though, in the past when I eat "sugar free" with all that fake garbage my cravings come back with a vengence. Good for you cutting it out completely. I think fake sugar does more harm than good.

Early on I made sure I ate enough fat and would drink black decaf coffee to nix cravings. I know you don't want to drink coffee but drinking it strong and decaf (especially if you don't care for it) will completely turn your stomach off to any food. It's a great anti-craving technique for me.

Good luck!

**Sherri** · May 23, 2008, 08:55 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Good Morning Danni

Congratulations on your lost pounds forever.

Also, for giving up sweetners. I have been sweet-free for 102 days. I don't have sweet cravings ever!!!!
If you are still struggling with sweet cravings buy some L-Glutamine and take it. You're allowed 3000 MG a day. It Works!
Begin with a 200 mg capsule or tablet three times a day for a week. Then increase your dose to two capsuls or tablets three times a day for a week. If you feel more alert and energetic, and have lost your cravings for sweets, you can adjust the amount of L-Glutamine you take untill you find the best level for you.
Alexa is right. Be careful of hidden sugars. Manufactures like to sneak in HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). I found it in my horseradish.

I only drink decaffeinated herbal teas and water.
Also , if you would like, I have an On-going No Sweetners Challenge. Please come join us there. I have alot of great info there in the thread regarding sweetners and their effects on our bodies.
CONGRATULATIONS on your clean Induction!

Hope to see you at the No Sweetners Challenge.
Sincerely, Sherri

**joee5** · June 13, 2008, 07:18 AM

Re: 18th Day in and sugar Craving!!

Resist the temptation. You can do it if you psych yourself up mentally. Stay focused. God Bless, Joe

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