The Sugar Free Challenge - Who is in??
Hi all!
Allan, for me binge eating is also emotional-- I don't know what the answer is, except to go about quitting in the same fashion as with quitting alcohol-- cutting it out cold turkey and finding other ways to deal with the emotions that lead to the binge. And I guess making ourselves as knowledgeable on the subject as possible, as NS has done. Will repost an article from a while back-- Is sugar toxic? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/ma...nted=all&_r=1&
Knowing that the consumption of sugar/fructose can lead to a fatty liver is scary! But somehow when the "urge/craving" is there, it's very much like that of an alcohol urge/craving. I'm at a little bit of a loss as to what to do at this point. I am just back on day 16 after months of relapsing, which has caused my entire being, psychologically, emotionally, physically to be run down. Like you said, Kensho, the last time I had a successful quit (beginning last Sept) it WAS easier and I felt worlds better when I gave up the sugar. But right now, I'm a bit afraid to completely give it up, as I've been "using" it to curb cravings for alcohol-- which is surely counter productive-- but I don't know how else to get through it if I've tried all my other tools..
Will read more of the Link you posted, NS-- I haven't yet read the Nutrition and Alcoholism. Did you join there, NS? Or have you read the book? edit: I really like this site-- loads of great information! Thx.
Anyway, I would like to get back on the sugar free boat!! I would like again, to have a consecutive amount of days without to see if the cravings become less-- and I would like to find other ways to deal with the discomfort/boredom/stress/anxiety that I feel. I don't want to continue to deal by consuming. In the long run, whether it's alcohol or sugar, the effects are negative. They only seem to be short term solutions.
Hi all!
Allan, for me binge eating is also emotional-- I don't know what the answer is, except to go about quitting in the same fashion as with quitting alcohol-- cutting it out cold turkey and finding other ways to deal with the emotions that lead to the binge. And I guess making ourselves as knowledgeable on the subject as possible, as NS has done. Will repost an article from a while back-- Is sugar toxic? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/ma...nted=all&_r=1&
Knowing that the consumption of sugar/fructose can lead to a fatty liver is scary! But somehow when the "urge/craving" is there, it's very much like that of an alcohol urge/craving. I'm at a little bit of a loss as to what to do at this point. I am just back on day 16 after months of relapsing, which has caused my entire being, psychologically, emotionally, physically to be run down. Like you said, Kensho, the last time I had a successful quit (beginning last Sept) it WAS easier and I felt worlds better when I gave up the sugar. But right now, I'm a bit afraid to completely give it up, as I've been "using" it to curb cravings for alcohol-- which is surely counter productive-- but I don't know how else to get through it if I've tried all my other tools..
Will read more of the Link you posted, NS-- I haven't yet read the Nutrition and Alcoholism. Did you join there, NS? Or have you read the book? edit: I really like this site-- loads of great information! Thx.
Anyway, I would like to get back on the sugar free boat!! I would like again, to have a consecutive amount of days without to see if the cravings become less-- and I would like to find other ways to deal with the discomfort/boredom/stress/anxiety that I feel. I don't want to continue to deal by consuming. In the long run, whether it's alcohol or sugar, the effects are negative. They only seem to be short term solutions.
hmmmm...
!
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