Comments on: Can You Really Be Addicted to Sugar? http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/ eating healthy, getting in shape, and living life to the fullest Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:54:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-499 Susan Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:56:46 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-499 Thanks, Maria. Good info! :) Thanks, Maria. Good info! :)

]]> By: Maria http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-497 Maria Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:48:31 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-497 I linked my name to a great set of tips on stopping sugar cravings. Have you read "Sugar Blues"? I agree ... sugar is to be avoided! I linked my name to a great set of tips on stopping sugar cravings. Have you read “Sugar Blues”? I agree … sugar is to be avoided!

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-456 Susan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:11:05 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-456 I respect and admire you for overcoming your sugar demons! Keep up all your awesome work, JoLynn! I respect and admire you for overcoming your sugar demons! Keep up all your awesome work, JoLynn!

]]> By: JoLynn Braley http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-455 JoLynn Braley Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:29:27 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-455 Hi Susan, Dr. Kathleen DesMaison's books are so good, aren't they? I'm definitely addicted to refined sugar and white flour, and it's funny because I'm also not a big drinker - in fact I've always said that I didn't care if I ever had a drink (I really don't like alcohol, even though it's just liquid sugar), but don't take away my cheesecake or chocolate! Well, that's what I used to say, I'm not doing either the sweets or alcohol now. Hi Susan,

Dr. Kathleen DesMaison’s books are so good, aren’t they?

I’m definitely addicted to refined sugar and white flour, and it’s funny because I’m also not a big drinker - in fact I’ve always said that I didn’t care if I ever had a drink (I really don’t like alcohol, even though it’s just liquid sugar), but don’t take away my cheesecake or chocolate!

Well, that’s what I used to say, I’m not doing either the sweets or alcohol now.

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-454 Susan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:25:28 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-454 <strong>workout mommy</strong>, Amen! All respect for those who overcome their sugar addiction! It's a tough one to beat since sugar is everywhere, and it takes a firm comittment. Yet, the book I'm reading suggests a slow, gentle approach to breaking free from sugar's hold as opposed to stopping cold turkey. I guess it all depends on the individual too. Some can do it, but I know I'm not one who could stop sugar cold turkey. I would be a MESS and then up binging on it! <strong>MizFit</strong>, Makes sense since it's concentrated sweetness. Beer - ick! I can only appreciate a sip. It's too bitter for me! workout mommy,
Amen! All respect for those who overcome their sugar addiction! It’s a tough one to beat since sugar is everywhere, and it takes a firm comittment. Yet, the book I’m reading suggests a slow, gentle approach to breaking free from sugar’s hold as opposed to stopping cold turkey. I guess it all depends on the individual too. Some can do it, but I know I’m not one who could stop sugar cold turkey. I would be a MESS and then up binging on it!

MizFit,
Makes sense since it’s concentrated sweetness. Beer - ick! I can only appreciate a sip. It’s too bitter for me!

]]> By: MizFit http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-453 MizFit Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:08:36 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-453 I started reading about the connection after I realized I was the only person I knew who LOVED sugarrrrry port. I started reading about the connection after I realized I was the only person I knew who LOVED sugarrrrry port.

]]> By: workout mommy http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-452 workout mommy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:50 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-452 I am most definitely a sugar addict. I would snarf through that plate of cookies before anyone would even have time to check phone messages! It's a terrible addiction that I wish I could get the willpower to quit. I have so much respect for those (like Jolynn) who are able to overcome it! I will have to check this book out, thanks! I am most definitely a sugar addict. I would snarf through that plate of cookies before anyone would even have time to check phone messages! It’s a terrible addiction that I wish I could get the willpower to quit. I have so much respect for those (like Jolynn) who are able to overcome it! I will have to check this book out, thanks!

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-446 Susan Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:04 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-446 <strong>Mrs. Micah,</strong> What's funny is that I'm NOT a huge chocolate lover! I mean, I do like chocolate, just not a lot at one time. I think the caffeine really affects me. I would (dare I say it?) choose vanilla ice cream over chocolate! Actually, if we want to get technical here, the best is chocolate chip ice cream (not mint) - A perfect amount of dark chocolate in a sweet, vanilla base. Ohhh, yeah! <strong>MizFit,</strong> I read about the connection between alcohol and sugar. It's interesting! I'm also not a big drinker. I'll have a little bit of a fruity cocktail or wine now and then, but I don't really care for the taste, even if it is sweet. I also don't like the way alcohol makes me feel. Some people like the buzz/loopy feeling, but I don't! (I never did enjoy the Mad Hatter's Tea Cup ride at DisneyWorld!) I've lept from the wagon too many times to count! I'm sure you'll get back on in no time. :) Mrs. Micah,
What’s funny is that I’m NOT a huge chocolate lover! I mean, I do like chocolate, just not a lot at one time. I think the caffeine really affects me. I would (dare I say it?) choose vanilla ice cream over chocolate! Actually, if we want to get technical here, the best is chocolate chip ice cream (not mint) - A perfect amount of dark chocolate in a sweet, vanilla base. Ohhh, yeah!

MizFit,
I read about the connection between alcohol and sugar. It’s interesting! I’m also not a big drinker. I’ll have a little bit of a fruity cocktail or wine now and then, but I don’t really care for the taste, even if it is sweet. I also don’t like the way alcohol makes me feel. Some people like the buzz/loopy feeling, but I don’t! (I never did enjoy the Mad Hatter’s Tea Cup ride at DisneyWorld!)

I’ve lept from the wagon too many times to count! I’m sure you’ll get back on in no time. :)

]]> By: MizFit http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-445 MizFit Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:24:25 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-445 I completely believe in this as I try not to eat much sugar but, when I fall off the wagon (or leap. as I did when traveling this past weekend), it is UGLY. Im ALL ABOUT trying to be sure my 2 year old doesnt follow in my footsteps. interestingly I dont drink and never really did and have no urge to----and supposedly this is so closely tied. especially with wine (sugar essentially) M. I completely believe in this as I try not to eat much sugar but, when I fall off the wagon (or leap. as I did when traveling this past weekend), it is UGLY.

Im ALL ABOUT trying to be sure my 2 year old doesnt follow in my footsteps.

interestingly I dont drink and never really did and have no urge to—-and supposedly this is so closely tied.

especially with wine (sugar essentially)

M.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/sugar-addiction/#comment-444 Mrs. Micah Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:49:16 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/04/21/physical-addiction-to-sugar-is-possible-for-some-according-to-this-book/#comment-444 I wouldn't be surprised if I am. Well, I get headaches if chocolate doesn't touch my lips for 2 days. But I'm not sure if it's the sugar or the caffeine. In most cases I'd go cold turkey...but it's chocolate. I wouldn’t be surprised if I am. Well, I get headaches if chocolate doesn’t touch my lips for 2 days. But I’m not sure if it’s the sugar or the caffeine. In most cases I’d go cold turkey…but it’s chocolate.

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