Are you a sugar addict? I am. In 2005 I vowed to quit sugar and have been blogging about it ever since. This website contains personal journal entries, stories, product reviews, the Sugar Challenge, and advice for people who are trying to be healthy but still continue to eat sugary junk food. Please, learn from my story and let’s Stop Being Sweet together!

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October 18, 2005

Moody

Oooh, very moody today. Things easily make me angry. Leave me alone.

Since being back on the sugar my sleep schedule is whack. I work well into the night and wake early (because my schedule demands) and then am tired all day.

A lady prepared her breakfast at the bus stop this morning. She poured some orange juice/drink from a plastic container into a half empty bottle of Sprite soda. Then she broke open a package of Pop Tarts and ate them. She was overweight and out of shape. How long has she been eating breakfast in that way? But then look at me.

Walked into the Safeway supermarket and couldn’t fathom the idea of eating another chocolate chip cookie. That’s good. Instead I purchased another trigger food—Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked ice cream. After that there is only one remaining sweet to eat before I quit on November 3rd!

I’m grossed out by my sweet self, my body is crying, and I want to avoid seeing people because of my sugar consumption. However, I’m upbeat, productive, and feeling exceptionally arousable.

Addendum: It’s about 5:15 PM and I am ready to collapse. My energy dropped simply from walking several blocks in my neighborhood. This sugar binge experiment is quite foolish. Walking made me tired, sweaty, and uncomfortable.

If it were possible, I’d go to bed now and sleep several hours but if so, I’d be awake all night and the cycle would get worse. Tomorrow my plan is to get the last trigger food—a loaf of chocolate chip banana bread—and begin sugar abstinence as soon as it’s devoured.

Posted in My Personal Journal on October 18, 2005

October 17, 2005

Choclate Chip Cookie Binge

This is sick and I’m embarrassed to write about it, but I ate a whole package of chocolate chip cookies today. 24 to be exact. I’m not talking little ones either. These were the same bakery cookies I purchased the other day. GROSS. I feel terrible.

Choclate Chip Cookies

At the check out a woman in front of me told the cashier, “Those cookies aren’t mine!” I felt ashamed! And a another strange thing happened today.

While eating the death biscuits, a strong smell of alcohol filled my senses! Yeah, like hard liquor. Every time I binge I tell myself it’s the last time but because my “start date” isn’t for another two weeks the crap just keeps getting into my system. And there’s only one person to blame…

A quote to think about:

“I have never, ever seen an alcoholic who wasn’t hypoglycemic. It just doesn’t occur, it’s the same problem.”
- Dr. Douglas M. Baird, HSF Medical Director, author of The Blood Sugar Hotline

Posted in My Personal Journal on October 17, 2005

October 16, 2005

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cravings

I really want another container of Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Safeway bakery. For some reason the idea of eating them gives comfort.

Degenerative diseases caused by regular sugar consumption include:

hypoglycemia, diabetes, chronic constipation, chronic stomach upset, intestinal gas, arthritis, asthma, headaches, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, chronic Candida infection, tooth decay, inflammatory bowel disease

Source: Addiction to Sugar by Ron Kennedy

Posted in My Personal Journal on October 16, 2005

October 15, 2005

Symptoms of Sugar Withdrawal

You might expect:

- sweating (without physical strain)
- jitters/shaky hands
- low energy
- crankiness
- depression
- anxiousness
- loss of sleep
- lack of motivation
- strange dreams
- anticipated rituals unfulfilled
- boredom
- overspending on stuff (when you would have purchased snacks)
- gas
- bloating
- possible weight gain
- constipation or diarrhea
- strong hunger
- not feeling satisfied even after eating a lot
- frequent urination
- strong thirst
- the need for naps
- heavy deep naps that can last up to four hours if you lay down mid-day
- overeating
- transference of compulsive behavior to other areas of you life (smoking, drinking, sex, gambling, shopping or more productive things like biking, knitting, yoga, and tai chi, sex, etc.)

Also see Why Quit Sugar.

Posted in Tips, Tricks, Info & News on October 15, 2005

October 15, 2005

Reactions

It’s hard to tell if what I’m feeling is “real” or influenced. Last night I wanted to talk and talk but had nothing to say. My body starts to shake and feel unstable if I do too much activity. Last night I ate two cookies for dessert after dinner. If there were more Chocolate Chip Cookies at home I’d have eaten them as well (at midnight).

Before coming home, there was an opportunity to eat some candy but that didn’t seem appealing. Perhaps I’ve managed to permanently associate candy with death in my mind. Cookies, on the other hand, still seem childishly fun!

Posted in My Personal Journal on October 15, 2005

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