Comments on: WIAW-Why I Avoid Sugar

By: Aurora

Aurora — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:28:45 +0000

Haha that’s crazy! I guess when I have eliminated sugar in the past I would get turkey burger cravings!

By: GiGi Eats Celebrities

GiGi Eats Celebrities — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:59:06 +0000

OMG!! You were seriously ATTACKED BY THE SUGAR MONSTER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Gahhhh he kept on coming back!!! How crazy! I haven’t eaten sugar (other than the sugars naturally occurring in vegetables) for 12 years so I cannot even remember these types of cravings! Now……… I get crazy cravings like your sugar ones for SALMON! LOL!!!

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By: Aurora

Aurora — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:59:11 +0000

Thanks for the tip! The holidays definitely can be a difficult time as far as healthy eating, but there is so much more to the time of year than just the food!

By: Aurora

Aurora — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:58:21 +0000

It definitely is-and there are definitely some things with sugar that I eat out for function-like chocolate milk post workout, or granola bars to pack.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:57:33 +0000

That would be so scary-I’m glad you’re finding a balance that works for you-I can’t even imagine how bad your spikes must be-I can definitely feel myself crash. I guess the reason I talk about blood sugar so much is a nutrition class I took last fall-it made me realize that blood sugar crashes and not gluten were causing foggiheadedness for me. And haha-Paleo= (pail-like fail) (e-like the letter e) (o-like the letter o)

By: smilemilegirl

smilemilegirl — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:10:02 +0000

I can definitely relate to a lot in this post. Lately, I eat 0g sugar before noon. Every day. It’s the only way for me to keep my blood sugar in check (it spikes after breakfast naturally) and to avoid cravings. I find it funny how you always talk about your blood sugar- I know exactly what you’re talking about since I test my blood sugar 6+ times a day! (; The blood sugar spikes and crashes are so much scarier and more terrible with diabetes. When I feel them I REALLY feel them. I’ve had much better control over the past 2 months then I have ever had- mostly because of monitoring everything I eat, following a plan, and eating (mostly) paleo. I eat paleo about 75% of the time. I just incorporate Ezekiel breads and greek yogurt and occasionally quinoa and cheese into the traditional “Paleo/whole 30” approach. When I’m older and buy all my own food, I would love to try going almost completely paleo, or at least doing a whole 30. I definitely suggest saying you’re eating Paleo!! Confession.. I’ve never said paleo out loud. I don’t know how to pronounce it… Haha (:

By: Beth @ Mangoes and Miles

Beth @ Mangoes and Miles — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:28:25 +0000

I’m the same way–whenever I have sugar in the morning, that’s what I tend to crave throughout the day and I end up eating a lot more sugar throughout. I’ve also heard about the rat study–it’s completely insane when you think about it. I’m trying to cut down on my sugar intake, too, but I know that if I completely cut it out, 1. I won’t be as happy because let’s be honest sugar makes the world go round and 2. I’ll end up binging…it’s a fine line to walk. 🙂

By: jessielovestorun

jessielovestorun — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:18:56 +0000

I’m proud of you for being so honest & really opening up to your fears. Know that everyone has fears of their own. I think giving yourself an idea on how to help you will really be beneficial. I know for me personally, if i’m craving sugar I usually grab an apple with nut butter. Also during the holidays I will eat carbs first thing in the morning – think oats. That way I’m full for most of the morning and not picking at random bits.