I was a drug addict for over 20 years. When I finally quit I too went to sweets. Ice Cream and chocolate were my weaknesses. I gained 100 pounds. I was pre diabetic and slowly killing my self. First, I went to sugar free candy and sugar free drinks. Then I started to exercise a little each day increasing my water intake. That helped a lot. Then I went to apples, oranges and bananas for my sugar fixes. Getting off of sugar free candy was easier then the sugared stuff. I've lost 58 pounds and only have a treat every few weeks. I feel much better now. It was a lot of work, but worth it.