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Emily Norman posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 8 months, 3 weeks ago I am having a hard time today so i thought Id reach out to the community. This is my second week and i am having really strong cravings for caffeine and carbs. I havent given in, which i am really proud of especially there are treats in our work kitchen. Anyone else dealing with similar feelings during their six weeks? Hope do you cope with at work?
Hi, Emily
I recommend Twinings Jasmine Green tea for those times when you want a cup of coffee. It is hot and takes pretty good. Stay out of the work place kitchen until you have been at it for a few weeks more, and then you won’t be nearly as tempted as you might be in the beginning. Don’t let yourself get hungry between meals and always have a planned snack on hand to help you deal with those cravings. It really does help to tune out all obvious and subliminal messages about food in the early days. Pretty soon, you won’t be fazed by anything anyone else eats or snacks on. These tips/methods helped me and I hope they help you. Hang in there. It really does get easy and it doesn’t take too long. Best of luck. (P.S. here at my job chocolate chip cookies are baked fresh every day and the aroma is heavenly. In the beginning, it was a hard to resist yummy scent, but I don’t even notice the aroma or cookies after 22+ weeks.)
Hi Emily- it will get easier. I can now enjoy the smell of things like my husbands coffee brewing in the morning without craving some of it myself. I think the trik is having healthy snacks on hand. for me it is nuts. Almonds pecans or cashews. Just 3-4 at a time gets me off the focus of having something I know I shouldn’t have. Also herbal tea. I’ve got a cup of apple cinnamon or green tea by my side most of the time. drinking fluids is usually sufficient for me when I feel I need to have something. Keep us posted how you are doing. I’m at day 1 of week 9.
Hi Emily, Good work, reaching out to the community for inspiration and moral support. We have all been through these times. I agree with Nicole, always have healthy alternatives with you. Celery sticks with almond butter or hummus. Almonds or even a very small piece of extra dark chocolate can help. Olives and pickles helped me one week.
Make sure you have things to drink. I have had all sorts of tea and hot almond milk or coconut milk with lots of spices. When leaving the house I add things to my water container like fresh ginger slices, lemon juice, lemon peel, and a strawberry or two.
The longer you give up all sweeteners and flour the easier the cravings become. But if you give in the cravings get worse.
I started using a little bit (1 tablespoon or less) of honey or agave in my third month. I had to stop because I would say ok now I want some dates or grapes. And I was off to the races, having sugar foods too often. My blood sugar levels are stable, but my energy levels dropped and foggy brain days returned. So i know that sweeteners once a month is about all I can handle.
Blessings, Margaret
I like the tea idea and really apprecaite your comments and support. Thank you ladies!
Emily,
I have the same type of problem. Our break room has food in it all the time. I am glad you have so many great ideas from others flowing in ! I actually am reaching out today for support too. I haven’t been eating well-not at all according to the plan, but I want to. I think the online community may really help. Have you noticed a difference in your ability to stay on the program by checking in with this community? Has anyone else who reads this? I just feel so out there without support right now, and I wanted so much to have a group, but I can’t find any ”Blood Sugar Solution” groups in Minneapolis where I live.
Anyway, I am beginning reading the book tomorrow and intend on beginning the program. At this point, I feel totally out of control, and perhaps not able to stick to anything because I have tried so many times and failed. I welcome prayers of anyone who feels lead. I appreciate this group. It is the only support of my peers that I have right now. Thanks in advance for any support.
Hi Sandy,
I know exactly how you feel. After being really good for three weeks I ”fell off the wagon” last weekend and the sugar cravings are horrible now. Before cheating on Sunday I didn’t have any problems with cutting out sugar and now whenever i see something sweet i would love to eat it (and trust me, that happens a lot since i work for an ice cream company!!). But I know that what i am doing helps because my headaches have dropped, my digestive system is working much better, my stomache problems have disapeared, i am losing weight and i am feeling much better. I am trying to push through.
Maybe you could think whether you really want to eat that peace of cake or this slice of pizza and if it will really do whatever you want it to do. Maybe a short walk or a nice cup of tea or some fruits or nuts will do the trick as well and you will feel better about yourself.
Don’t give up, you can do it!
Hi Sandy and Emily, what you are experiencing is totally normal. but believe me it is worth sticking it out. I am at day 2 of week 9 now and feeling great. When I started my current quest to lose weight in January I went through what you are going through. As long as I stay away from sugar…any kind…I have absolutely no cravings. Even when I smell the aroma and have it right in front of me , I can choose to stay on course. What I tell my self when I am tempted. ”if I choose to eat this I am probably going to add three days to the tme needed to reach my goal. Is this worth that extra time getting to 120?”. That usually does it for me. If I still want it…Usually one bit does it for me. That give’s me a taste and satisfies my craving. Posting here keeps me on track by reinforcing what I should remember to be doing. I don’t think you can over post. Don’t be shy , ask your questions, make your comments on other peoples posts. It will help you to feel a part of the community. You don’t really need to have a local support group. This support group is bigger, all going through the exact same thing that you are going through and there is usually somebody willng to step up and communicate with you. If you are shy..you can always post a private remark..but the only problem with that is other’s that are too shy to post lose the benefit of reading what you are going through. Keep us posted how you are doing!
Nicole, I really appreciate your input. It means so much to know that others are in the same boat, and that this can be done. It’s like I can lean on the strength of the group when I feel weak. So far, on my first day of eating this way, I haven’t slipped. yea! I’m really tired though. I suppose in a few days I won’t be…I was eating an awful lot of sugar. Seems you are well on your way to your goal. Keep up the good work!
Hi Sandy, it is not unusual to be tired as you go through sugar withdrawal and al lthe other withdrawals that you may be experiencing. Make sure that you drink plenty of water or herbal tea. 1/2 your body weight in ounces. You need to flush your system big time right now! . I like water with a couple squirts of lemon juice or a slice of lemon or a slice of cucumber. Keep your nuts or other acceptable snacks handy.But be careful that you don’t go crazy with the nuts it is easy to do. Just eat one at a time not a mouth full. When you feel you need to eat..drink a glass of water first…if that doesn’t do it then crunch on a couple nuts or someother protein source. Go to bed a little early tonight if you can. Remember to stop eating 3 hours before going to bed if you can.
Sandy, I am overwhelmed by all the support and checking to this community is helping me hour by hour or day by day. it is nice to know that all of you understand what i am going through and some of you ladies are an inspiration from your progress!
i personally find it easier to find substitutions for yummy things, that you can still eat during this. otherwise you white knuckle it too much sometimes, and it might get the better of you…
for example, the first 6 weeks i made a ”cookie” with coconut flour and a tiny bit of honey for sweetness. they kept me going at times, no lie. after the 6 weeks was up and i made the decision to allow a bit more honey, the cookies were tastier and i wouldn’t even bother eating a regular crappy cookie anymore. but really- it gets easier. i was worried that i’d be the exception to the rule, but i wasn’t. it does get easy.
for me its still a cookie and pasta is still pasta (even if its gluten-free). its the emotional comfort that some foods represent for me. But i appreciate your comment and happy that you have something that is helping you stay on track.. thanks for sharing.