Comments on: My Current Health Goals http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/ eating healthy, getting in shape, and living life to the fullest Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Susan Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:06:47 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-147 Thanks, Cindy! Yes, baby steps! :) I know I can't go cold turkey. I've tried that in the past with disastrous results! I've got a box of Splenda in my pantry that I occasionally use. Thanks, Cindy!
Yes, baby steps! :) I know I can’t go cold turkey. I’ve tried that in the past with disastrous results!
I’ve got a box of Splenda in my pantry that I occasionally use.

]]> By: Cindy http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Cindy Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:03:07 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-145 Sugar is addicting. Great focus. I found that removing smaller sources of sugar has helped me get a handle (still working on it) on my cravings. For instance, I've removed sugar from my coffee and no longer need it. I'm also using Splenda on things like my oatmeal and other dishes that I would have immediately reached for the real stuff. Little steps are the way to go. You can do it!!! Sugar is addicting. Great focus. I found that removing smaller sources of sugar has helped me get a handle (still working on it) on my cravings. For instance, I’ve removed sugar from my coffee and no longer need it. I’m also using Splenda on things like my oatmeal and other dishes that I would have immediately reached for the real stuff. Little steps are the way to go. You can do it!!!

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Susan Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:16:28 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-143 <strong>Erin</strong>, Take a deep breath! :) Let's figure out this beast called sugar addiction together. Erin,
Take a deep breath! :)
Let’s figure out this beast called sugar addiction together.

]]> By: Erin http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Erin Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:14:45 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-142 Yeah, I believe you can be addicted to sugar! I am, without a doubt! I looove sweets! I can't imagine ever going without them. But I wish I could! They aren't helpful to me losing weight!!! Help! Yeah, I believe you can be addicted to sugar! I am, without a doubt! I looove sweets! I can’t imagine ever going without them. But I wish I could! They aren’t helpful to me losing weight!!! Help!

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Susan Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:56:51 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-140 <strong>Lazy Man</strong>, Good ideas. I have a box of Splenda in the pantry; however, I'm not convinced the artificial sweeteners are any healthier or would cure my sweet tooth. Berries, on the other hand, I think is a much healthier choice! Bananas too; they're pretty sweet. However, when I want - I should say <em>need</em> - a gooey chocolate chip cookie, berries just won't satisfy. Down the road, hopefully; down the road! For me it's about baby steps. :) <strong>Mrs. Micah</strong>, Not knowing the best foods to eat can cause confusion and frustration. Rule of thumb: The produce department is your friend! :) I really do like fresh fruits and vegetables, but then again I need my ooey-gooey, sweet fixes as well! Lazy Man,
Good ideas. I have a box of Splenda in the pantry; however, I’m not convinced the artificial sweeteners are any healthier or would cure my sweet tooth. Berries, on the other hand, I think is a much healthier choice! Bananas too; they’re pretty sweet. However, when I want – I should say need – a gooey chocolate chip cookie, berries just won’t satisfy.
Down the road, hopefully; down the road! For me it’s about baby steps. :)

Mrs. Micah,
Not knowing the best foods to eat can cause confusion and frustration. Rule of thumb: The produce department is your friend! :) I really do like fresh fruits and vegetables, but then again I need my ooey-gooey, sweet fixes as well!

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Mrs. Micah Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:04:42 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-139 Good luck! Eating sometimes really annoys me because I'm not sure what the optimal foods are and I like my comfort chocolate. Good luck! Eating sometimes really annoys me because I’m not sure what the optimal foods are and I like my comfort chocolate.

]]> By: Lazy Man and Health http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Lazy Man and Health Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:55:02 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-138 Have you looked into switching to sugar-free alternatives like Splenda and stevia? I've been having more Splenda recently, but I'm not sure if it cures my sweet tooth or encourages it. Another idea is to look into natural healthy sugars like berries. Have you looked into switching to sugar-free alternatives like Splenda and stevia? I’ve been having more Splenda recently, but I’m not sure if it cures my sweet tooth or encourages it. Another idea is to look into natural healthy sugars like berries.

]]> By: Susan http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Susan Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:24:03 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-137 <strong>Emily</strong>, I have to tell you, sharing my personal struggles/goals made me feel a little vulnerable, but I felt it needed to be done. Then reading your comment reminded me that hey, I'm not alone in this. I'm not the only one out there dealing with these things! Knowing I'm not alone is kind of comforting. So thanks. :) I hope you felt a little comfort too. <strong>Lynnae</strong>, Oh, I hear you! It's hard breaking bad habits, isn't it? If everyone has an Achillies heel, mine is definitely sweets!!! Well, I plan on exploring sugar addiction and what we can do to overcome it! I believe it's possible, a challenge nonetheless, but possible. :) Emily,
I have to tell you, sharing my personal struggles/goals made me feel a little vulnerable, but I felt it needed to be done. Then reading your comment reminded me that hey, I’m not alone in this. I’m not the only one out there dealing with these things! Knowing I’m not alone is kind of comforting. So thanks. :) I hope you felt a little comfort too.

Lynnae,
Oh, I hear you! It’s hard breaking bad habits, isn’t it? If everyone has an Achillies heel, mine is definitely sweets!!! Well, I plan on exploring sugar addiction and what we can do to overcome it! I believe it’s possible, a challenge nonetheless, but possible. :)

]]> By: Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:07:03 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-131 I totally agree with you. Back when I was thin, I justified my bad eating habits with the fact that I wasn't gaining weight. And now I have bad habits, and a weight gain to boot. And a large part of my problem is my love of sweets. I definitely believe you can be addicted to sugar! I totally agree with you. Back when I was thin, I justified my bad eating habits with the fact that I wasn’t gaining weight. And now I have bad habits, and a weight gain to boot. And a large part of my problem is my love of sweets. I definitely believe you can be addicted to sugar!

]]> By: Emily http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/personal-health-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Emily Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:35:06 +0000 http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/2008/02/13/personal-health-goals/#comment-130 I could have written this post! Because I'm thin I have to remind myself often to eat healthy that it's about more than just thinness. And oh boy do I have a sweet tooth! Great goals and good luck! I could have written this post! Because I’m thin I have to remind myself often to eat healthy that it’s about more than just thinness. And oh boy do I have a sweet tooth! Great goals and good luck!

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