Sugar is evil

Introvrtd1 · Jun 14, 2021 at 07:47 PM

Besides drinking….getting sober is something that will get you back to health both body and mind….What tends to negate this progress?

SUGAR 😩

Does as much, if not more damage than junk food. It’s right up there with alcohol. Ugh

Brego · Jun 14, 2021 at 07:49 PM

I totally understand where this is coming from. It's such a disgusting thing to believe ever existed.

Mountaindewed · Jun 14, 2021 at 11:23 PM

My diet has been unhealthy my whole life and at 28 I have bad cholesterol. My doctor told me to cut out basically every food I eat. I’ve been getting better with the food but cutting out soda has been tough.

poshgirl · Jun 16, 2021 at 01:45 PM

The artificial sweeteners can be worse. One of many reasons why diet soda shouldn't be classed as healthy.

What really annoys me is the food companies that produce low fat biscuits/cookies/cake. Don't know if you're familiar with the Go Ahead brand, but it's advertised as being good for you. No it's not! Making the products low fat means they've upped the sugar. Even for someone with a sweet tooth, they are disgusting!

Introvrtd1 · Jun 16, 2021 at 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by poshgirl

The artificial sweeteners can be worse. One of many reasons why diet soda shouldn't be classed as healthy.

What really annoys me is the food companies that produce low fat biscuits/cookies/cake. Don't know if you're familiar with the Go Ahead brand, but it's advertised as being good for you. No it's not! Making the products low fat means they've upped the sugar. Even for someone with a sweet tooth, they are disgusting!

So true!!

Introvrtd1 · Jun 16, 2021 at 05:17 PM

Getting control of the sugar is one of the hardest things for people to accomplish concerning diet. To some, it’s really addictive due to the same effects it has on the brain. Like alcohol, having too much sugar can be just as destructive ☹️

downandlonely · Jun 16, 2021 at 07:02 PM

I'm in Overeaters Anonymous, and a lot of the other members are in AA too. They turned to sugar after quitting alcohol. I find the 12 steps helpful to work on the root of the issue, but I know there are other ways to quit.

Dog on a Tree · Jun 17, 2021 at 04:05 AM

I hope i am not diabetic, after what i would say is a 1-2 week or a month? of having sugary stuff.

Soupe du jour · Jun 19, 2021 at 02:08 AM

I hear you on this.

Though I am not one to add sugar to coffee, or the like, I do love my desserts and sweet breakfasts. And eat too much too often. I do need to cut down. I'm getting worried about diabetes type 2 risk. I can't completely eliminate desserts from my diet, so I'm thinking of re-incorporating some sugar substitutes. I know many people are against them, but I don't mind them.

sarahsweets · Jun 19, 2021 at 04:03 AM

I believe in some cases it is it addictive. I had gastric bypass so generally speaking I don’t eat a lot at one time. But one week of eating refined carbs and sugar things and 5 pounds shows of the next week. And the funny thing is if I have one day or two of eating stuff like that I do crave it. So I generally avoid it.

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Purplegoat83 · Jun 22, 2021 at 11:07 AM

Yes sugar is not good when trying to recover. I completely understand.

eskielover · Jun 26, 2021 at 01:53 PM

I use turbinado sugar (less processed, still has some of the molasses in it). I also add local honey to foods when cooking & want to sweeten them. Only refined sugar I use is when a baking recipe calls for it. I don't do much baking

downandlonely · Jun 26, 2021 at 03:03 PM

I prefer to use honey in tea. It's lower on the glycemic index.

zapatoes · Jun 30, 2021 at 01:20 AM

Yes cutting out sugar all together is not easy, it’s sneaky since it’s in foods not considered dessert such as ketchup, some soups such as tomato soup, and added to some canned fruits and vegetables. When looking at list of ingredients whatever is the first ingredient that is mostly what makes up that certain food so candy may list sugar first for example where in ketchup it may be the third or fourth ingredient.

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Introvrtd1 Member Member Since Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 277 10 61 hugs given	Jun 14, 2021 at 07:47 PM #1 Besides drinking….getting sober is something that will get you back to health both body and mind….What tends to negate this progress? SUGAR 😩 Does as much, if not more damage than junk food. It’s right up there with alcohol. Ugh
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Brego Veteran Member Member Since Sep 2020 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 598 3 55 hugs given	Jun 14, 2021 at 07:49 PM #2 I totally understand where this is coming from. It's such a disgusting thing to believe ever existed.
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,215 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,769 hugs given	Jun 14, 2021 at 11:23 PM #3 My diet has been unhealthy my whole life and at 28 I have bad cholesterol. My doctor told me to cut out basically every food I eat. I’ve been getting better with the food but cutting out soda has been tough. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Introvrtd1 Member Member Since Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 277 10 61 hugs given	Jun 16, 2021 at 05:17 PM #6 Getting control of the sugar is one of the hardest things for people to accomplish concerning diet. To some, it’s really addictive due to the same effects it has on the brain. Like alcohol, having too much sugar can be just as destructive ☹️
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jun 16, 2021 at 07:02 PM #7 I'm in Overeaters Anonymous, and a lot of the other members are in AA too. They turned to sugar after quitting alcohol. I find the 12 steps helpful to work on the root of the issue, but I know there are other ways to quit.
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Dog on a Tree Grand Member Member Since Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 762 9 211 hugs given	Jun 17, 2021 at 04:05 AM #8 I hope i am not diabetic, after what i would say is a 1-2 week or a month? of having sugary stuff.
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Purplegoat83 Junior Member Member Since Jun 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11 2	Jun 22, 2021 at 11:07 AM #11 Yes sugar is not good when trying to recover. I completely understand.
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jun 26, 2021 at 03:03 PM #13 I prefer to use honey in tea. It's lower on the glycemic index.
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