Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one thing that matters most to me: SUGAR. I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in them! Right then, they started playing that " Proud to be an American " song, and I thought, " What is freedom if I can't eat sugar? " I know that's wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this going to get worse? How long does this last? I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER. Can anyone tell me anything good to eat? How are the rest of you doing this? -Help, The 32A Sugar Monster PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one thing that matters most to me: SUGAR. I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in them! Right then, they started playing that " Proud to be an American " song, and I thought, " What is freedom if I can't eat sugar? " I know that's wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this going to get worse? How long does this last? I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER. Can anyone tell me anything good to eat? How are the rest of you doing this? -Help, The 32A Sugar Monster PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 LOL Ballerina, You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! You're one smart lady! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 LOL Ballerina, You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! You're one smart lady! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Ballerina,I feel for you. It's hard giving up the sweets and I was never a sweets person, I craved the salt. And I totally get what you say about freedom. I don't necessarily miss the sugar itself, but the freedom to have it if I want to!!These ideas I'm going to suggest probably don't sound all that tempting to you now, but after you cut out sugar for a while, semi-sweet things seem so much sweeter and these have become my treats...don't laugh...or cry for me!...but this is it. Love, PH Country Life Vitamin C Chewables - they taste like giant Sweet Tarts. They do have 3 grams of fructose each but just eating 2 gets me through a craving. http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=CF-1407 & source=FGCF-1407 & ci_src=14110944 & ci_sku=CF-1407 Cashew or Almond Butter rolled in finely shredded coconut and/or chopped nuts...closest thing to a candy bar w/o the high sugar, chemicals, and poisons! Teas w/ licorice root in them...very sweet and good for the adrenals. Cascadian Farms frozen organic cherries. Very very sweet and so good by themselves, in smoothies or on brown rice cakes w/ nut butter. http://www.wellnessgrocer.com/cascadian-farm-cherries-p-1392.html Sweet potato sauteed in coconut oil. Add celtic salt...delicious! Lifeway Organic Strawberry Kefir. It does have a lot of sugar, but if I'm having a bad craving, I'll take an 8 oz glass of plain kefir and add about 2 T of the strawberry. Kinnikinnick Carrot Muffins. These are gluten free. They also have a lot of sugar, but they were one of the things I used to transition from my old ways to healthier ways. They're not quite as sweet as typical muffins and scones, but still felt like a treat. Definitely not good for those of us w/ candida, but when you're desperate, one is ok. My kids love them. http://www.wellnessgrocer.com/kinnikinnick-muffins-carrot-p-4055.html If you like to cook, a great cookbook is Eat Well, Feel Well. The author's daughter had severe candida. The mother cured her through diet and came up with these recipes, including desserts, based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. She has a lot of recipes for muffins w/ nut flours and just a little honey...sooo good and high in protein. http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Well-Feel-Carbohydrate-Compliant/dp/0307339947/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1199397371 & sr=8-1 >> Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR.> > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them!> > Right then, they started playing that "Proud to be an American" song, > and I thought, "What is freedom if I can't eat sugar?" I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last?> > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER.> > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat?> > How are the rest of you doing this?> > -Help,> The 32A Sugar Monster> PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Ballerina,I feel for you. It's hard giving up the sweets and I was never a sweets person, I craved the salt. And I totally get what you say about freedom. I don't necessarily miss the sugar itself, but the freedom to have it if I want to!!These ideas I'm going to suggest probably don't sound all that tempting to you now, but after you cut out sugar for a while, semi-sweet things seem so much sweeter and these have become my treats...don't laugh...or cry for me!...but this is it. Love, PH Country Life Vitamin C Chewables - they taste like giant Sweet Tarts. They do have 3 grams of fructose each but just eating 2 gets me through a craving. http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=CF-1407 & source=FGCF-1407 & ci_src=14110944 & ci_sku=CF-1407 Cashew or Almond Butter rolled in finely shredded coconut and/or chopped nuts...closest thing to a candy bar w/o the high sugar, chemicals, and poisons! Teas w/ licorice root in them...very sweet and good for the adrenals. Cascadian Farms frozen organic cherries. Very very sweet and so good by themselves, in smoothies or on brown rice cakes w/ nut butter. http://www.wellnessgrocer.com/cascadian-farm-cherries-p-1392.html Sweet potato sauteed in coconut oil. Add celtic salt...delicious! Lifeway Organic Strawberry Kefir. It does have a lot of sugar, but if I'm having a bad craving, I'll take an 8 oz glass of plain kefir and add about 2 T of the strawberry. Kinnikinnick Carrot Muffins. These are gluten free. They also have a lot of sugar, but they were one of the things I used to transition from my old ways to healthier ways. They're not quite as sweet as typical muffins and scones, but still felt like a treat. Definitely not good for those of us w/ candida, but when you're desperate, one is ok. My kids love them. http://www.wellnessgrocer.com/kinnikinnick-muffins-carrot-p-4055.html If you like to cook, a great cookbook is Eat Well, Feel Well. The author's daughter had severe candida. The mother cured her through diet and came up with these recipes, including desserts, based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. She has a lot of recipes for muffins w/ nut flours and just a little honey...sooo good and high in protein. http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Well-Feel-Carbohydrate-Compliant/dp/0307339947/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1199397371 & sr=8-1 >> Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR.> > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them!> > Right then, they started playing that "Proud to be an American" song, > and I thought, "What is freedom if I can't eat sugar?" I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last?> > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER.> > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat?> > How are the rest of you doing this?> > -Help,> The 32A Sugar Monster> PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I just got home from work, ballet, and shopping. I bought a huge bag of carrots to munch on at work tomorrow! That's bad?I also bought Stevia (thanks to a woman who brought it up on this board once) to put in my plain oatmeal, which I found out today tastes like GLUE. (without the stevia or any kind of sugar in it) Re: I Need Sugar LOL Ballerina, You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! You're one smart lady! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I just got home from work, ballet, and shopping. I bought a huge bag of carrots to munch on at work tomorrow! That's bad?I also bought Stevia (thanks to a woman who brought it up on this board once) to put in my plain oatmeal, which I found out today tastes like GLUE. (without the stevia or any kind of sugar in it) Re: I Need Sugar LOL Ballerina, You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! You're one smart lady! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thank you for this. The chewable vitamins actually sound really good to me right now. Are we crazy or what???inal Message ----From: perfecthealth68 <perfecthealth68@...> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2008 5:03:06 PMSubject: Re: I Need Sugar Hi Ballerina,I feel for you. It's hard giving up the sweets and I was never a sweets person, I craved the salt. And I totally get what you say about freedom. I don't necessarily miss the sugar itself, but the freedom to have it if I want to!!These ideas I'm going to suggest probably don't sound all that tempting to you now, but after you cut out sugar for a while, semi-sweet things seem so much sweeter and these have become my treats...don' t laugh...or cry for me!...but this is it. Love, PH Country Life Vitamin C Chewables - they taste like giant Sweet Tarts. They do have 3 grams of fructose each but just eating 2 gets me through a craving. http://www.vitamins hoppe.com/ store/en/ browse/sku_ detail.jsp? id=CF-1407 & source=FGCF- 1407 & ci_src=14110944 & ci_sku=CF-1407 Cashew or Almond Butter rolled in finely shredded coconut and/or chopped nuts...closest thing to a candy bar w/o the high sugar, chemicals, and poisons! Teas w/ licorice root in them...very sweet and good for the adrenals. Cascadian Farms frozen organic cherries. Very very sweet and so good by themselves, in smoothies or on brown rice cakes w/ nut butter. http://www.wellness grocer.com/ cascadian- farm-cherries- p-1392.html Sweet potato sauteed in coconut oil. Add celtic salt...delicious! Lifeway Organic Strawberry Kefir. It does have a lot of sugar, but if I'm having a bad craving, I'll take an 8 oz glass of plain kefir and add about 2 T of the strawberry. Kinnikinnick Carrot Muffins. These are gluten free. They also have a lot of sugar, but they were one of the things I used to transition from my old ways to healthier ways. They're not quite as sweet as typical muffins and scones, but still felt like a treat. Definitely not good for those of us w/ candida, but when you're desperate, one is ok. My kids love them. http://www.wellness grocer.com/ kinnikinnick- muffins-carrot- p-4055.html If you like to cook, a great cookbook is Eat Well, Feel Well. The author's daughter had severe candida. The mother cured her through diet and came up with these recipes, including desserts, based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. She has a lot of recipes for muffins w/ nut flours and just a little honey...sooo good and high in protein. http://www.amazon. com/Eat-Well- Feel-Carbohydrat e-Compliant/ dp/0307339947/ ref=pd_bbs_ sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1199397371 & sr=8-1 >> Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR.> > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them!> > Right then, they started playing that "Proud to be an American" song, > and I thought, "What is freedom if I can't eat sugar?" I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last?> > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER.> > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat?> > How are the rest of you doing this?> > -Help,> The 32A Sugar Monster> PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thank you for this. The chewable vitamins actually sound really good to me right now. Are we crazy or what???inal Message ----From: perfecthealth68 <perfecthealth68@...> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2008 5:03:06 PMSubject: Re: I Need Sugar Hi Ballerina,I feel for you. It's hard giving up the sweets and I was never a sweets person, I craved the salt. And I totally get what you say about freedom. I don't necessarily miss the sugar itself, but the freedom to have it if I want to!!These ideas I'm going to suggest probably don't sound all that tempting to you now, but after you cut out sugar for a while, semi-sweet things seem so much sweeter and these have become my treats...don' t laugh...or cry for me!...but this is it. Love, PH Country Life Vitamin C Chewables - they taste like giant Sweet Tarts. They do have 3 grams of fructose each but just eating 2 gets me through a craving. http://www.vitamins hoppe.com/ store/en/ browse/sku_ detail.jsp? id=CF-1407 & source=FGCF- 1407 & ci_src=14110944 & ci_sku=CF-1407 Cashew or Almond Butter rolled in finely shredded coconut and/or chopped nuts...closest thing to a candy bar w/o the high sugar, chemicals, and poisons! Teas w/ licorice root in them...very sweet and good for the adrenals. Cascadian Farms frozen organic cherries. Very very sweet and so good by themselves, in smoothies or on brown rice cakes w/ nut butter. http://www.wellness grocer.com/ cascadian- farm-cherries- p-1392.html Sweet potato sauteed in coconut oil. Add celtic salt...delicious! Lifeway Organic Strawberry Kefir. It does have a lot of sugar, but if I'm having a bad craving, I'll take an 8 oz glass of plain kefir and add about 2 T of the strawberry. Kinnikinnick Carrot Muffins. These are gluten free. They also have a lot of sugar, but they were one of the things I used to transition from my old ways to healthier ways. They're not quite as sweet as typical muffins and scones, but still felt like a treat. Definitely not good for those of us w/ candida, but when you're desperate, one is ok. My kids love them. http://www.wellness grocer.com/ kinnikinnick- muffins-carrot- p-4055.html If you like to cook, a great cookbook is Eat Well, Feel Well. The author's daughter had severe candida. The mother cured her through diet and came up with these recipes, including desserts, based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. She has a lot of recipes for muffins w/ nut flours and just a little honey...sooo good and high in protein. http://www.amazon. com/Eat-Well- Feel-Carbohydrat e-Compliant/ dp/0307339947/ ref=pd_bbs_ sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1199397371 & sr=8-1 >> Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR.> > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them!> > Right then, they started playing that "Proud to be an American" song, > and I thought, "What is freedom if I can't eat sugar?" I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last?> > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER.> > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat?> > How are the rest of you doing this?> > -Help,> The 32A Sugar Monster> PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Oh PH . . Your sugar tooth was looking for satisfaction when you saw those carrots! Carrots are very high in sugar . . . But with your sugar cravings a little shouldn't hurt, and may help you transition off so much sugar. Celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, zucchini are all good . . . especially if you have something to dip them in. If your oatmeal tasted like glue, you may have cooked it too long. . . Follow the package directions. . . However, I think they call for water . . .if you can tolerate it, use milk instead, . . . To liven up oatmeal, you can add some chopped walnuts or pecans, a few raisins (yeah they have sugar too - but a few should be OK), some chopped apple and top it with cinnamon. . . Yummy! Just a little bit of real maple sugar can sweeten it after you get past the initial stages. Stevia will work for now. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! . . . but only when it's been "doctored". I hate it plain! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Oh PH . . Your sugar tooth was looking for satisfaction when you saw those carrots! Carrots are very high in sugar . . . But with your sugar cravings a little shouldn't hurt, and may help you transition off so much sugar. Celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, zucchini are all good . . . especially if you have something to dip them in. If your oatmeal tasted like glue, you may have cooked it too long. . . Follow the package directions. . . However, I think they call for water . . .if you can tolerate it, use milk instead, . . . To liven up oatmeal, you can add some chopped walnuts or pecans, a few raisins (yeah they have sugar too - but a few should be OK), some chopped apple and top it with cinnamon. . . Yummy! Just a little bit of real maple sugar can sweeten it after you get past the initial stages. Stevia will work for now. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! . . . but only when it's been "doctored". I hate it plain! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 WOW! You have it bad! Stay strong girl, you can get over this! And it sounds like you really need to! Don't focus on what you can't eat. Focus on what you can eat that is yummy...how about a nice, ripe juicy (and sweet) pear? Or banana? Patty > > Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR. > > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them! > > Right then, they started playing that " Proud to be an American " song, > and I thought, " What is freedom if I can't eat sugar? " I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last? > > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER. > > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat? > > How are the rest of you doing this? > > -Help, > The 32A Sugar Monster > PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 WOW! You have it bad! Stay strong girl, you can get over this! And it sounds like you really need to! Don't focus on what you can't eat. Focus on what you can eat that is yummy...how about a nice, ripe juicy (and sweet) pear? Or banana? Patty > > Today is the first day I've really come close to not having any sugar. > I wanted to write you all one last note, because I think without sugar, > I am going to die. I am stumbling around and my eyes are watering and > there is only one thing I want. I have found that the things I thought > were important in life are in fact WAY less important than the one > thing that matters most to me: SUGAR. > > I am at work, but keep going downstairs to find food. I just got back > from one of these trips. I was in one of the stores, reading the backs > of all the labels looking for food without sugar in it. The closest I > found was a little box of Cheerios, with 2 grams of sugar in it. Since > I found that milk has a lot of sugar in it (argghhh!), I considered > buying the Cheerios and eating them with water. That's when I > discovered the nut aisle. I bought some walnuts instead, since they too > only had 2 grams of sugar and they sounded more appetizing than plain > Cheerios and water. But they didn't come close to satisfying my > craving, so I was looking at packs of gum, but even they have sugar in > them! > > Right then, they started playing that " Proud to be an American " song, > and I thought, " What is freedom if I can't eat sugar? " I know that's > wrong to say, but that's how messed up I'm feeling. I can't believe > it's only been just today that I haven't had sugar, and I feel like > this. It's obvious to me that I have a major problem because the last > time I felt like this was when I went through withdrawals from > antidepressants (for cataplexy; not for depression). > > But I wish I had some of those antidepressants again, because I'm sure > depressed now. I feel horrible. I have no energy, no focus, and I just > want to sleep. It's how I normally feel, multiplied by 100. Is this > going to get worse? How long does this last? > > I am going to have to change my name from Ballerina to SUGAR MONSTER. > > Can anyone tell me anything good to eat? > > How are the rest of you doing this? > > -Help, > The 32A Sugar Monster > PLEASE ADMINISTER SUGAR > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 How funny, they sounded good to me tooooo...... I wonder for chocolate, can you eat carob? is that sugar? DedeStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 How funny, they sounded good to me tooooo...... I wonder for chocolate, can you eat carob? is that sugar? DedeStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I think this post was meant for Ballerina. Love, PH > > Oh PH . . > > Your sugar tooth was looking for satisfaction when you saw those carrots! > > Carrots are very high in sugar . . . But with your sugar cravings a little shouldn't hurt, and may help you transition off so much sugar. Celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, zucchini are all good . . . especially if you have something to dip them in. > > If your oatmeal tasted like glue, you may have cooked it too long. . . Follow the package directions. . . However, I think they call for water . . .if you can tolerate it, use milk instead, . . . To liven up oatmeal, you can add some chopped walnuts or pecans, a few raisins (yeah they have sugar too - but a few should be OK), some chopped apple and top it with cinnamon. . . Yummy! Just a little bit of real maple sugar can sweeten it after you get past the initial stages. Stevia will work for now. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! . . . but only when it's been " doctored " . I hate it plain! > > Hugs, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I think this post was meant for Ballerina. Love, PH > > Oh PH . . > > Your sugar tooth was looking for satisfaction when you saw those carrots! > > Carrots are very high in sugar . . . But with your sugar cravings a little shouldn't hurt, and may help you transition off so much sugar. Celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, zucchini are all good . . . especially if you have something to dip them in. > > If your oatmeal tasted like glue, you may have cooked it too long. . . Follow the package directions. . . However, I think they call for water . . .if you can tolerate it, use milk instead, . . . To liven up oatmeal, you can add some chopped walnuts or pecans, a few raisins (yeah they have sugar too - but a few should be OK), some chopped apple and top it with cinnamon. . . Yummy! Just a little bit of real maple sugar can sweeten it after you get past the initial stages. Stevia will work for now. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts! . . . but only when it's been " doctored " . I hate it plain! > > Hugs, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Ballerina, I've read both good and bad things about carrots. Some sites talk about the great antifungal properties of carrots while more sites regarding candida say to avoid them and beets due to the high glycemic index. I think moderation is key. As far as spicing up the oatmeal, I could never eat it cooked...always gagged! My favorite is to eat it raw with pumpkin seeds or pecans, a few frozen cherries and lots of finely shredded coconut. Sometimes I'll do some other berry or some other nut to switch it up. Sometimes I add Garden of Life Super Seed which has cinnamon and spices along with probiotics and fiber. Patty said she soaks her oats in apple cider which sounds so good. Soaking is supposed to be really good for digestion...don't know if you're having digestive troubles, but a lot of us do here. Love, PH > > I just got home from work, ballet, and shopping. I bought a huge bag of carrots to munch on at work tomorrow! That's bad? > > I also bought Stevia (thanks to a woman who brought it up on this board once) to put in my plain oatmeal, which I found out today tastes like GLUE. (without the stevia or any kind of sugar in it) > > Re: I Need Sugar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > LOL Ballerina, > > > > You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . > > > > Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! > > > > Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! > > > > I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! You're one smart lady! > > > > Hugs and prayers, > > > > Rogene > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mkp{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line- height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > margin-bottom:10px;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > padding:0 0;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > font-family:Arial;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text- align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > ..bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text- transform:uppercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text- align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a{ > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font- size:100%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o{font-size:0;} > ..MsoNormal{ > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > ..replbq{margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. 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Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Ballerina, I've read both good and bad things about carrots. Some sites talk about the great antifungal properties of carrots while more sites regarding candida say to avoid them and beets due to the high glycemic index. I think moderation is key. As far as spicing up the oatmeal, I could never eat it cooked...always gagged! My favorite is to eat it raw with pumpkin seeds or pecans, a few frozen cherries and lots of finely shredded coconut. Sometimes I'll do some other berry or some other nut to switch it up. Sometimes I add Garden of Life Super Seed which has cinnamon and spices along with probiotics and fiber. Patty said she soaks her oats in apple cider which sounds so good. Soaking is supposed to be really good for digestion...don't know if you're having digestive troubles, but a lot of us do here. Love, PH > > I just got home from work, ballet, and shopping. I bought a huge bag of carrots to munch on at work tomorrow! That's bad? > > I also bought Stevia (thanks to a woman who brought it up on this board once) to put in my plain oatmeal, which I found out today tastes like GLUE. (without the stevia or any kind of sugar in it) > > Re: I Need Sugar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > LOL Ballerina, > > > > You really have the sugar cravings bad . . . .Keep in mind that this is the very worst day you will have . . . It will get slightly easier every day . . . By the time you get to three weeks, you should be doing much better! . . . > > > > Some suggestions . . . drink a big glass of water everytime want sugar, keep some fresh veggies on hand (but not carrots), find something to do with your hands (and therefore mind), i.e. clean closets, organize your kitchen, make something crafty, go for a walk . . . nuts are great! . . . The smiggen of sugar you might find in some food may not matter - if sugar is listed fifth or more down the list of ingredients. . . But if you'll make all your foods from scratch, you won't have to worry about that! > > > > Those little fungal nasties are going to try to break you down . . . You gotta show them who's boss! > > > > I know it's hard . . . but I know you can do it! 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