Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 You are indeed suffering from sugar withdrawal. It can be as addicting as cocaine. Keep it up, you will be glad you did. Allyn _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of vtfarmer649 Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 10:49 AM Subject: Sugar Correction Diet Hi there, Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high sugar diet. I knew I had a problem with sugar. ..I eat well generally - try to stick to whole foods, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, whole wheats, etc. but have a weakness for icecream, cookies, twizlers. . .yum. So this doctor put me on a " Sugar Correction Diet " for 2 weeks. No sugars or sweeteners (except for sucenant), meats, eggs, nuts, dairy all ok, sprouted breads ok, roasted rice, ok. No soy products, wheat, pasta, alcohol, corn, etc. After my first full day of this, I was sick as a dog! I stuck to the diet and by nighttime I had a horrible headache, was shaky and nausous. I assumed I was going through withdrawl? The next day I put some real sugar in my coffe, and that seemed to pep me up a little, then stayed on the diet all day, but by night was feeling awful again. I had about 3 spoonfulls of icecream and felt better momentarily, but then crummy again. Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on how to get through it? Thanks! Kelli in Vermont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I've heard that people can get really low blood sugar at first when quitting it cold turkey. Also that it only lasts about 3 days. Cinnamon is supposed to help balance blood sugar, while coffee and I think caffeine in general creates imbalance. If you do feel very, very sick from it, maybe taking a tiny bit is the right thing, to get it back up a bit, but probably a slower-release kind, like combined with fiber or fat, would be better. Kudos to you for being able to stick to it with that much discomfort! > > Hi there, > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > sugar diet. I knew I had a problem with sugar. ..I eat well generally - > try to stick to whole foods, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, whole > wheats, etc. but have a weakness for icecream, cookies, > twizlers. . .yum. So this doctor put me on a " Sugar Correction Diet " > for 2 weeks. No sugars or sweeteners (except for sucenant), meats, > eggs, nuts, dairy all ok, sprouted breads ok, roasted rice, ok. No soy > products, wheat, pasta, alcohol, corn, etc. > > After my first full day of this, I was sick as a dog! I stuck to the > diet and by nighttime I had a horrible headache, was shaky and nausous. > I assumed I was going through withdrawl? The next day I put some real > sugar in my coffe, and that seemed to pep me up a little, then stayed > on the diet all day, but by night was feeling awful again. I had about > 3 spoonfulls of icecream and felt better momentarily, but then crummy > again. > > Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an > addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on how > to get through it? > Thanks! > Kelli in Vermont > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 what all is included in the diet? I know that it is something that I need to do as well,,,I have no doubt that I too am addicted to sugar, and unfortunately am Type II diabetic. ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Yes, that is withdrawal. It's the same withdrawal cycle as other opiods like morphine. If you want to stick it out it will be over in a few days. Water, funny movies, rest, protein and omega3s and fruit. Personally I don't admire the cold turkey approach - I think it continues the cycle of " body as donkey " abuse of the body - but sounds like your doc does and can help. I prefer the approach advocated by Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons in " Sugar Addicts Total Recovery Program. " The sugar will be detoxed in 5-7 days but it takes weeks and months for your brain neurotransmitters to rebuild. I hope your doc is also advising about that (adequate protein and omega 3 fats for example) Connie > Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an > addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on how > to get through it? > Thanks! > Kelli in Vermont > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi Here is what helped me, Keeping a food journal. each day. Gave myself permission to eat lots of FATS, raw butter, coconut oil /butter. olive oil, etc... I took L-Glutamine powder (don't know if this helped but I don't crave sugar anymore) Eating fermented foods (sauerkraut, and Kefir) was a huge step to reducing sweet addiction Eating the best nutrient dense foods (especially green vegetalbles) you can find (Kale, collards, greens every day with lots of butter , oils and celtic salt) I took it in stages as it was a 2 year process of completely eliminating all white sugar, and flour of anytype. The last peice for me was the breads. I know WAP says fermented breads, potatoes, starches are traditional and ok but I found myself eating half a loaf of homemade fermented sourdough whole wheat. Yes that bread is a better choice than not fermented bread you buy at a store but to my cells and insulin it is all sugar. So are potatoes, and starcy foods. I no longer crave sugar and have not eaten breads, grain, or flours for 2 months and don't miss it. I ate all my kids halloween candy Oct 2004, and now the only sugar I have is 1 cup of fruit with yogurt in the AM. Your body is craving sugar for a reason right now. It is a fuel source but I believe the body was meant to burn Fat not sugar. Read about Rosedales work http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin3.htm Accept where you are at right now. It is a journey, keep an open mind. Your body is worth it. Don > > Hi there, > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > sugar diet. I knew I had a problem with sugar. ..I eat well generally - > try to stick to whole foods, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, whole > wheats, etc. but have a weakness for icecream, cookies, > twizlers. . .yum. So this doctor put me on a " Sugar Correction Diet " > for 2 weeks. No sugars or sweeteners (except for sucenant), meats, > eggs, nuts, dairy all ok, sprouted breads ok, roasted rice, ok. No soy > products, wheat, pasta, alcohol, corn, etc. > > After my first full day of this, I was sick as a dog! I stuck to the > diet and by nighttime I had a horrible headache, was shaky and nausous. > I assumed I was going through withdrawl? The next day I put some real > sugar in my coffe, and that seemed to pep me up a little, then stayed > on the diet all day, but by night was feeling awful again. I had about > 3 spoonfulls of icecream and felt better momentarily, but then crummy > again. > > Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an > addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on how > to get through it? > Thanks! > Kelli in Vermont > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi Here is what helped me, Keeping a food journal. each day. Gave myself permission to eat lots of FATS, raw butter, coconut oil /butter. olive oil, etc... I took L-Glutamine powder (don't know if this helped but I don't crave sugar anymore) Eating fermented foods (sauerkraut, and Kefir) was a huge step to reducing sweet addiction Eating the best nutrient dense foods (especially green vegetalbles) you can find (Kale, collards, greens every day with lots of butter , oils and celtic salt) I took it in stages as it was a 2 year process of completely eliminating all white sugar, and flour of anytype. The last peice for me was the breads. I know WAP says fermented breads, potatoes, starches are traditional and ok but I found myself eating half a loaf of homemade fermented sourdough whole wheat. Yes that bread is a better choice than not fermented bread you buy at a store but to my cells and insulin it is all sugar. So are potatoes, and starcy foods. I no longer crave sugar and have not eaten breads, grain, or flours for 2 months and don't miss it. I ate all my kids halloween candy Oct 2004, and now the only sugar I have is 1 cup of fruit with yogurt in the AM. Your body is craving sugar for a reason right now. It is a fuel source but I believe the body was meant to burn Fat not sugar. Read about Rosedales work http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin3.htm Accept where you are at right now. It is a journey, keep an open mind. Your body is worth it. Don > > Hi there, > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > sugar diet. I knew I had a problem with sugar. ..I eat well generally - > try to stick to whole foods, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, whole > wheats, etc. but have a weakness for icecream, cookies, > twizlers. . .yum. So this doctor put me on a " Sugar Correction Diet " > for 2 weeks. No sugars or sweeteners (except for sucenant), meats, > eggs, nuts, dairy all ok, sprouted breads ok, roasted rice, ok. No soy > products, wheat, pasta, alcohol, corn, etc. > > After my first full day of this, I was sick as a dog! I stuck to the > diet and by nighttime I had a horrible headache, was shaky and nausous. > I assumed I was going through withdrawl? The next day I put some real > sugar in my coffe, and that seemed to pep me up a little, then stayed > on the diet all day, but by night was feeling awful again. I had about > 3 spoonfulls of icecream and felt better momentarily, but then crummy > again. > > Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an > addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on how > to get through it? > Thanks! > Kelli in Vermont > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi Kelli, I am a food addict and have made a very comfortable life for myself (compared to the insanity of using my drug) by eliminating all forms of sugars, wheat, and all types of processed foods/grains since april 4, 2005. I have an even life with food with food today where previously I was drugged. I follow the outline provided by Kay Sheppard, author of From the First Bite. Kay has a low fat bias (and I don't). Otherwise, her model is very effective and the principles can work with NT. Helen in Ontario > > Hi there, > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > sugar diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi, Thanks for all the responses, I needed a pep talk! I haven't had any sugar yet today. . .my headache is dull but still present, but all in all I'm feeling alright. I've been eating lots of eggs with buttery toast (made on sprouted bread - the diet only allows 2 servings per day, but I like it, and its better than the alternative). Last night I had french toast, made with sprouted bread, with lots of butter, sucanent and walnuts on top - very yummy! Anyway, thanks again - I welcome any more advice, and yummy things to eat! Kelli in VT > > > > Hi there, > > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. > She > > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > > sugar diet. I knew I had a problem with sugar. ..I eat well > generally - > > try to stick to whole foods, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, whole > > wheats, etc. but have a weakness for icecream, cookies, > > twizlers. . .yum. So this doctor put me on a " Sugar Correction > Diet " > > for 2 weeks. No sugars or sweeteners (except for sucenant), meats, > > eggs, nuts, dairy all ok, sprouted breads ok, roasted rice, ok. No > soy > > products, wheat, pasta, alcohol, corn, etc. > > > > After my first full day of this, I was sick as a dog! I stuck to > the > > diet and by nighttime I had a horrible headache, was shaky and > nausous. > > I assumed I was going through withdrawl? The next day I put some > real > > sugar in my coffe, and that seemed to pep me up a little, then > stayed > > on the diet all day, but by night was feeling awful again. I had > about > > 3 spoonfulls of icecream and felt better momentarily, but then > crummy > > again. > > > > Am I right in thinking what I'm experiencing is withdrawl from an > > addiction? Has anyone had similar experiences, and have advice on > how > > to get through it? > > Thanks! > > Kelli in Vermont > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Ha, yeah, I'm not a very good speller. I meant sucanat. On the diet given to me by my doctor it said that sucanat was alloud during the 2 week period. Not sure why they allow it, but they do, so I'm eating it! > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: > >[mailto: ]On Behalf Of vtfarmer649 > > Last night I had french toast, made with sprouted > >bread, with lots of butter, sucanent and walnuts on top - very > >yummy! Anyway, thanks again - I welcome any more advice, and yummy > >things to eat! > >Kelli in VT > > By " sucanent " you mean " sucanat " , right? Sucanat IS sugar, so I'm not sure > how eating that will help you break a sugar addiction. ? > > > Suze Fisher > Web Design and Development > http://www.allurecreative.com > Weston A. Price Foundation Chapter Leader, Mid Coast Maine > http://www.westonaprice.org > > ---------------------------- > " The diet-heart idea (the idea that saturated fats and cholesterol cause > heart disease) is the greatest scientific deception of our times. " -- > Mann, MD, former Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at Vanderbilt > University, Tennessee; heart disease researcher. > > The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics > <http://www.thincs.org> > ---------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Kelli, Yep, I had a similar experience. Some food addictions seem to pair up, for me it was sugar, caffeine and nutra sweet [diet coke, chocolate, honey and espresso]. It will be much easier to kick the sugar habit if you also quit coffee at the same time. It seems to trigger sugar cravings for me. I was sluggish, had headaches and strange bms for a few weeks and then it became much easier and I felt so much better! As others have said, fermented foods help to replace the sugar eating organisms in the body. Also repeating the advice to avoid bread and rapadura/ unrefined sugar. The final step for me was a liver cleanse. It was an unexpected benefit but I swear it removed my sugar cravings overnight. That was a year ago and I'm still going strong. I do eat the occassional high cocoa chocolate bar but I can't eat more than a few small pieces at a time. Quitting anything cold turkey makes for a more intense detox period but psychologically I think it's better. The quicker we replace old 'bad' patterns with 'good' ones the better. About a year and a half ago I woke up one day and put my espresso machine, microwave, all refined foods and unsafe cookware next to the dumpster. No regrets. Christa > > Hi there, > Last week I went to see an alternative doctor for the first time. She > said I was having problems with hormonal imbalance, and from a high > sugar diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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