2009 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Welcome to the challenge Kelly!
Do you have some L-Glutamine? If you do, take it. It's a wonderful supplement that will help you with taking away the sweet cravings. Dr. Atkins discusses it on page 136 DANDR. You're allowed to take up to 3000mg a day. It truly does work.
Also, I would suggest you read through this thread. Lots of wonderful information regarding sweetners and or their effects.
Again, WELCOME!!!
Sincerely, Sherri

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 18, No Sweetners

[ckiwis]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 5 Sweetener Free

[Kansas Deb]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 1 no sweetener of any kind.

[KellySmith]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Welcome to the challenge Kelly!
Do you have some L-Glutamine? If you do, take it. It's a wonderful supplement that will help you with taking away the sweet cravings. Dr. Atkins discusses it on page 136 DANDR. You're allowed to take up to 3000mg a day. It truly does work.
Also, I would suggest you read through this thread. Lots of wonderful information regarding sweetners and or their effects.
Again, WELCOME!!!
Sincerely, Sherri

Thanks so much, Sherri!

Yes I do have L-Glutamine and I have been taking it. However I think I will up my dose to see if it will make a big difference. I will read through the thread.

Thanks again.

Oh....Almost forgot!! 1st day/No Sweets!

I CAN DO THIS!!!!

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Here's the deal with L-Glutamine.
Take L-glutamine (not glutamic acid). to help control "irresisable" cravings for sweets. Begin with 1 200mg capsul or tablet(I take gel capsule form) three times a day for one week. Then INCREASE the dose to 2 capsuls or tablets three times a day for one week.
After two weeks, if you feel more alert, more inergetic, and have lost your craving for sweets, you can then experiment with the amount of L-glutamine you take until you find the best level for you.

This is how L-Glutamine works-
Through nutritional magic and by the use of L-glutamine, a form of glumatic acid which the brain consumes for energy, we can feed the brain and quiet its craving for sweets.
Because L-glutamine can cross the brain barrier easily, and the brain can take it and quickly convert it into glumatic acid, if you take L-glutamine in supplemental form the brain will be able to satisfy its hunger more easily.
Glumatic acid serves primarily as a fuel for the brain's operation and as a buffer against excess amonia.
The relationship of glumatic acid to glucose (blood sugar) goes beyond the brain-fuel interrelationship. Since the brain can store only a small amount of glucose, it is very dependent on the second-to-second supply of blood sugar which may explain dizziness and other nervous symptoms that accompany hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
The grey matter in the brain converts glumatic acid to a special compound that helps regulate brain cell activity. Thus, a shortage of L-glutamine in the diet, and of glumatic acid in the brain, can result in brain damage due to excess ammonia or a brain that cannot get into "high gear."
The stress of the dieting can lead some people who are not nessesarily fond of alcohol to drink a lot more than usual in an effort to control the stress level they feel.
Also, since alcohol is metabolized very quickly, it is converted to brain fuel, and during your diet your brain can feel hungry and ask for a drink. If you answer it's request and continue to do so you can do more than just wreck your diet program.
Dr. Roger Williams, along with his colleagues at Clayton Foundation for Research at the University of Texas, made the vital discovery that not only did L-glutamine protect against poisonous effects of alcohol, it also controlled or stopped completely the craving for it.
L-glutamine is a versitile amino acid that can contribute to your diet program if, on your way to your best weight level, you suffer from any of these problems described.
L-Glutamine is an excellent supplement to curb the cravings for sweetness and alcohol.

[KellySmith]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Sherrie...Thanks so much!

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

You're welcome Kelly

Day 19 No Sweetners

[ckiwis]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 6 Sweetener Free

[Kansas Deb]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 2 no sweetener.

[ckiwis]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 7 Sweetener Free

This morning I was tempted to add Splenda to my coffee because it was so strong. I bought it at Circle K.

I have Small Group this morning and my friend always has different coffees and makes decaf of any kind for another friend and I. Yum-m-m! I'm going to take some Stevia with me. Since I'm already on Dairy rung, she always has non-dairy creamer and the carb is extremely low. I don't drink or eat that much dairy anyhow. So I'm not worried. I consume Calcium w/Magnesium & Vitamin D vitamins, that's how I get my dairy. lol Last year I use to guzzle 3 cups or more of coffee every day. Now I have coffee twice a week sometimes only once a week.

Portion control and at a minimum is my motto now. Ladies, have a good day!

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Good morning Challengers
Looks like we're all hanging in there, Yeah for us!
That sounds wonderful Cindy, enjoy!
"Portion control at a minimum" is an excellent motto to have.
"Everything in moderation " is one of mine.
I understand about the Dairy. I've cut way back myself. This morning is the first cream i've had in my coffee in just over a week. I too take Calcium w/ D.
Wishing all of a great Sweet-Free weekend!
If you're challenged to have something sweet. Just stick your little finger in it, then it will be sweet enough.
Love ya, Sherri

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 20 No Sweetners

[KellySmith]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 3 and No sweets for me!

[ckiwis]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 8 Sweetener Free

Have a beautiful day, girls!