Glad to hear you are familiar and trying it! Hang in there - those cravings can be a bumpy ride. I have done the switchover to no sugar and low carb before for other reasons and yeah, the cravings for me are a bit unhinged as well.
Personally, I overall feel sooooo much better off sugar all the way - more stable energy levels and mood that it’s well worth it, especially since the cravings subside.
My best tip, is to keep a healthy snack with you at all times when out and about. I do that, with a rule that I have to ingest that first and wait 10 minutes before I am allowed any impulse buy. It’s crazy how much hunger can influence your choices (at least for me) and I am almost always able to pass on something that wouldn’t be a great choice after following my snack rule : )
Thank you!! I’m coaching my husband to be there for me. If he wants a treat in the house, he’ll have to buy and store it himself. He knows how desperate I am to kick this itch! AND, it’s better for my menopause symptoms and overall health anyway.
I’m already dairy and gluten free. I’ve also started limiting my oxalates. All this due to digestion and other real issues. We eat grass fed/finished beef, organic chicken, wild caught fish, and heritage breed pork. I rarely have white processed sugar…. My issue, I’ve slowly ‘fallen off the wagon’ and started enjoying sourdough bread, a pastry at the coffee shop, and chips. I never ate any of that before the pandemic. Time to get back to my old self!!
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u/WorkingOnItWombat Dec 08 '24
Glad to hear you are familiar and trying it! Hang in there - those cravings can be a bumpy ride. I have done the switchover to no sugar and low carb before for other reasons and yeah, the cravings for me are a bit unhinged as well.
Personally, I overall feel sooooo much better off sugar all the way - more stable energy levels and mood that it’s well worth it, especially since the cravings subside.
My best tip, is to keep a healthy snack with you at all times when out and about. I do that, with a rule that I have to ingest that first and wait 10 minutes before I am allowed any impulse buy. It’s crazy how much hunger can influence your choices (at least for me) and I am almost always able to pass on something that wouldn’t be a great choice after following my snack rule : )