Hi.. I quit eating Sugar and have been doing well at it for about 9 months now. I do VERY low carb eating.. though there have been times I either fell off plan or went to another diet program where they allow for some carbs (like weight watchers). However, I was never happy with the results and I've always come back to the very low carb eating. To date I've lost 97 pounds but still have 63 to go. Giving up Sugar is hard at first, but you get used to it after awhile. Just make sure your taking good whole vitimin/mineral supplements that you may be missing from foods that contain sugar.. like fruit.

Hope this helps in some way.

Hi, I just came across your entry. I was wondering if you are still Sugar free? I ask because I am thinking of starting tomorrow to give up all things sweet. I could use the encouragement.

My Sister gave up sugar, etc. about 6 years ago. She must have lost 150-200 lbs. Not sure the exact number because I don't think she even knows her heavy weight. She has not had Sugar since. She eats pretty much whatever else she wants. She doesn't even eat fruit (nothing that even tastes sweet). It worked for her.

I feel like I need the same process. Even though I only need to lose 15 or 20 lbs.
Aloha

I read your message post:"I quit Sugar cold turkey. Encouragement, please." If I didn't know better, it sounded like my story. For the past couple of years, I have been "cold-Turkeying" my Sugar addiction- the rollercaster ride. I'll eat ultra-healthy, go thru all of the withdrawal, days will pass and then, a family gathering happens,so I blow it. Or, like you said: eat a "little sugar" and go on a binge. I'm 39 now and a lifetime of cane Sugar is taking it's toll on me:obesity, High blood pressure,pre-diabetes,etc. I now know the consequences of Sugar consumption. The good news, it's not too late to reclaim my health or yours. My encouragement to you is the same as what I was asked: What is your dream? My dream is to eat a vegetarian diet with some fish and become physically active again. So, what is your plan of action? I started going to a FOOD ADDICTION ANONYMOUS 12 step program. I work the program and am building a support system with the people I have met there with similiar goals. What am I learning? I'm learning not to obsess on denying myself of sugar,candy,etc. and become aware to manage my emotional eating. Instead, I either write about what I'm feeling or call my soponsor. Yes, I have screwed-up here and there but I'm not bingeing or rollercoaster-riding anymore. i immediately get back on the horse.I'm being kinder to myself. I'm actually experiencing day-to-day success. YEAH!!! For me, I come to the realization that my sugar consumption has been a lifelong mistake and it will take me and others (there is power in numbers)to conquer it. I am learning about the reality of "taste aversion"-it is a key through this. My biggest downfall has always been the undercurrent of family and friends unsupportive,indifferent and down-right saboteurs of my dream. Oh well! That's when I call or visit my new friends.I encourage you to reach out, talk to people who are like you, do a 12 step program and educate yourself. More importanatly,I encourage you to creatively dream up what you want to experience. Replace the sugar with new cologne or new music. Go on a vacation or healthy retreat. Buy yourself rollerskates. You are giving up such a big thing,sugar. You need to replace it with fun, new people,places and new music. It does get easier.
Peace and Joy in Your Life,
Jude

Hi there
Have you still quit sugar? how is it going for you? I have just started my journey today.
Thanks

Hi there! I know this is an old post but I was looking for a forum where I could talk to other people about their progress with quitting sugar. I recently quit Sugar about a week ago (slowly weening off of it) but recently had a tiny binge today (an english muffin & korean bbq beef jerky) .. mostly out of stress/boredom.

Anyways, I'm getting back on track tomorrow but I was curious about your progress with quitting sugar. I'm also trying to stay low carb to keep myself away from temptation but it's difficult (I'm young and I live with my parents) so there is food in the house (like english muffins) that I just have to say no to.

Best of luck to you!