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June 9th, 2008 — Food Journal, Progress Reports, Sugar Addiction
I’m on a personal quest of sorts. Three months ago I made the realization that I am a sugar addict and decided to commit to breaking my addiction.
Following Dr. Kathleen DesMaison’s plan for sugar addiction, I started off including protein and a complex carb at breakfast. After creating my new breakfast habit, I [...]
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May 12th, 2008 — Sugar Addiction
If you’ve just arrived, or you’d like a review, check out my posts about sugar addiction and the solution to sugar addiction. I’m following the 7 steps outlined in Potatoes, Not Prozac.
Step 2 is keeping a food journal. In this journal you write:
The times you eat/drink
What you eat/drink
How you feel physically
How you feel emotionally
Why even do this? [...]
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It's Working Much of what I write about here on Nutrition Fitness Life deals with changing my focus from simply looking thin to improving my overall health. Part of this goal includes the desire to conquer my sugar addiction and clean up my diet. To help me squash my insatiable sweet tooth,...... - Battle Against Sugar Cravings Step 2: Keep a Food Journal I've been eating a healthier breakfast for almost a month now. I think it's time I add another weapon in my battle against my enormous sweet tooth: a food journal. I'll be honest, the idea of keeping a food journal never appealed to me. Why do I want to put......
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March 21st, 2008 — Food Journal
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March 4th, 2008 — Cravings, Food Journal, Sugar Addiction
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February 25th, 2008 — Food Journal, Sugar Addiction
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