Now I understand why it is so hard for folks to lose weight

[vevster]

You really have to eliminate sugar and white flour.... and it is in EVERYTHING. Plus, most fatties(I say this in jest) love sugar and it is HARD to cut it out.

[SkinnyMocah]

Sugar is my downfall, though when I want to eat I want FOOD and that includes high carb sauces and sides.

I tend to not eat out a lot when I diet because I don't trust restaurants to not put milk in their eggs, or sugar in their meat sauces. Even the rotisserie chicken from the grocery store I question... who is to say they don't put sugar in their marinade. Boston Market? Injects their chicken with sugar... I heard this a long time ago.

I just cook at home that way I know what's in my food. I can also control sodium, which is a culprit in strange overnight weight gain. Often I can tell when I've had too much salt in a day.

One thing that helps me with sugar and carb cravings is chromium picolinate. You can get it at the grocery store among the vitamins. There's also something called 5HTP or something like that. Both regulate the blood sugar so that you don't crave carbs and sweets. Drops in blood sugar can be attributed to severe cravings and cravings lead to cheats.

I also avoid trigger foods like high sugar fruits because they just set off cravings.

[blasianbeauty]

You really have to eliminate sugar and white flour.... and it is in EVERYTHING. Plus, most fatties(I say this in jest) love sugar and it is HARD to cut it out.

Does this include the sugar in fruits as well, or just white sugar?

[shunta]

You are so right, OP. Im trying to lose a few lbs and I cant because I cant cut out the sugar.:sad: Its in everything!!

[Cichelle]

I've heard people say this and I believe it might be true for some people. However, I do know plenty of people who have lost weight without cutting out white flour and sugar completely. They used portion control and exercise. Not saying it's easy, though. In the long run it might be more realistic.

[vevster]

Does this include the sugar in fruits as well, or just white sugar?
White, refined sugar also corn syrup.

[suzyq]

if you say it's hard it's gonna be hard. If you cut it out for about a month, you will lose the taste for it and once you go back to it your body will reject it and make you sick. Not only does sugar make you fat, but it ages you.....no thank you. i get my sugar from fruits non of that white process stuff

[vevster]

Sugar is my downfall, though when I want to eat I want FOOD and that includes high carb sauces and sides.

I tend to not eat out a lot when I diet because I don't trust restaurants to not put milk in their eggs, or sugar in their meat sauces. Even the rotisserie chicken from the grocery store I question... who is to say they don't put sugar in their marinade. Boston Market? Injects their chicken with sugar... I heard this a long time ago.

I just cook at home that way I know what's in my food. I can also control sodium, which is a culprit in strange overnight weight gain. Often I can tell when I've had too much salt in a day.

One thing that helps me with sugar and carb cravings is chromium picolinate. You can get it at the grocery store among the vitamins. There's also something called 5HTP or something like that. Both regulate the blood sugar so that you don't crave carbs and sweets. Drops in blood sugar can be attributed to severe cravings and cravings lead to cheats.

I also avoid trigger foods like high sugar fruits because they just set off cravings.Some advice? I just read a book on chromium and it says that chromium piccolinate is slowly toxic to the cells and recommends GTF Chromium (that is way more effective).

2. Salt. Have you tried Celtic Sea Salt? This is full of minerals etc and may helpwith your overnight weight gain...

PM me if you want info on the book(not pricey) or more info!

[vevster]

if you say it's hard it's gonna be hard. If you cut it out for about a month, you will lose the taste for it and once you go back to it your body will reject it and make you sick. Not only does sugar make you fat, but it ages you.....no thank you. i get my sugar from fruits non of that white process stuffI agree with you completely.

I do crave it less but the cravings are not gone. :)

I recently got educated on the evils of sugar and don't want to eat it. At ALL!!!!!

[***Toy-Pisces***]

if you say it's hard it's gonna be hard. If you cut it out for about a month, you will lose the taste for it and once you go back to it your body will reject it and make you sick. Not only does sugar make you fat, but it ages you.....no thank you. i get my sugar from fruits non of that white process stuff


I didn't know that! Thanx:perplexed

[cheetarah1980]

Cutting out the white stuff makes a world of difference. A few years ago I had been in the gym working out like a fiend and watching my caloric intake and not seeing minimal changes. My trainer at the time advised that I eat whole grains instead of white flour based products. Within 4 weeks I'd lose 10lbs and went on to lose another 7 over the next month. Making that small change really kicked my weightloss into high gear.

[gelati]

Cutting out the white stuff makes a world of difference. A few years ago I had been in the gym working out like a fiend and watching my caloric intake and not seeing minimal changes. My trainer at the time advised that I eat whole grains instead of white flour based products. Within 4 weeks I'd lose 10lbs and went on to lose another 7 over the next month. Making that small change really kicked my weightloss into high gear.

Cheetarah, this is so true!!!! My husband was working out 6 days a week, 2 hours a day. All he had to show was these big arms and big chest but no weight came off. Until I told him to change all white stuff to brown and the weight just fell off !!!! He lost 62 lbs in 4 months!!!! He really had determination to lose the weight and dedication to the gym!!!! Now if only I can follow my advice!!!!:grin:

[MzPrince]

Just a suggestion. Suzanne Somers has two great books that go into detail about white flour and sugar. If you have the time to check them out at the library they are full of information.

1. Get Skinny on Fabulous Food
2. Eat Great, Lose Weight

It also explain how to food combine.

[MonaRae]

Great thread! I will cut out the sugar and white flour pronto! White flour is easy for me but that sugar :blush: (Lord Have Mercy!!!!!)

Just pray for me! :sad:

[yoniy]

I went shopping Sat and I have my food and weights. Using the suggestions, I am on my way to plan my meals. I need to prepare to change the way I eat!

I already take 2 peices of bread off of my Big Mac.:yep: :look: :nono:

Great thread OP. I plan to stick with this one.

[Armyqt]

I went shopping Sat and I have my food and weights. Using the suggestions, I am on my way to plan my meals. I need to prepare to change the way I eat!

I already take 2 peices of bread off of my Big Mac.:yep: :look: :nono:

Great thread OP. I plan to stick with this one.

:rofl: :look:Umm I think you posted in the wrong thread. :lol: It's all good though. :yep:

[senimoni]

I don't know if I'm pre diabetic or what but I have way to many highs and lows when I eat the white stuff esp sugars. I have cut out eating whites 99% of the time for the last 2-3 monthes and I can't even remember the last migraine I had and no more getting the shakes when I don't eat for X amount of time either.

[yoniy]

:rofl: :look:Umm I think you posted in the wrong thread. :lol: It's all good though. :yep:



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I apologize yall:nono:

I did good today though!:yep: