Comments on: What I Ate Wednesday # 54 & My Struggle with Discipline

By: Mom

Mom — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:59:42 +0000

I have been searching the internet for sugar free recipes (using only fruit as a sweetener) and came across your site. We do not use any sweeteners, even natural ones like honey/maple syrup. They will also cause you to have the same sugar ‘cravings’, the ‘ups and downs’ and affects of regular sugar on your adrenal glands. Have you thought about cutting out all sugar – natural, artificial and even limit fruit? We do eat fruit once or twice a week but not daily – especially not multiple times a day like most Americans!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:28:53 +0000

In reply to Heather. Thanks for sharing Heather.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:51:32 +0000

I really struggle with overeating, and with discipline. I have managed to lose 20 pounds since last year, but it has been a long, slow process, with a lot of starts and stops. I know my lack of discipline in food planning is part of the problem. My other problem is with sugar addiction. I recently started following your blog, because I am thinking about taking the plunge and eliminating refined sugar from my diet. I don’t have any advice for you, but I can definitely relate!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:53:08 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Thanks for sharing, yes without faith nothing would be possible for me. I appreciate your comment, thanks!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:57:25 +0000

Hi Brenda,

I have struggled with a sugar addiction for the past 26 years. I can gladly say that it has gotten a lot easier over the years. I find myself opening the kitchen cabinets r refrigerator door whenever I am bored r can’t resolve an issue that is bothering me. This is a red flag for me. The answer to my problem can’t be found in food. I must have faith that it will be resolved in time; but not always in my timing. Sugar won’t change the outcome. Wow, that looks easy when I print this, wish it were that easy @ the time. HA! Just remember ur not alone. We only have to work @ it 1 day @ a time.
Keep up the good work,
Brenda

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:21:34 +0000

In reply to Lill. Thanks so much Lill, one day at a time.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:19:58 +0000

In reply to Kirsty. Thanks Kirsty!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:19:48 +0000

In reply to samiyah. thank you!

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:38:59 +0000

I struggle with discipline when it comes to food and eating! I also have issues with refined sugar as although it affects my health, I still crave it! Thankfully I know I’m not alone, and websites like yours provide awesome and practical recipes to help us when we’re having a tough time so that we don’t feel deprived but are still doing the best for our bodies.

By: samiyah

samiyah — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:55:19 +0000

Good for you Brenda. Keep it up!

By: Lill

Lill — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:46:43 +0000

I can relate to the overeating and discipline problem! So far I don’t deal with it. I don’t even want to deal with it but I want to want to overcome it. I think about it every day – it’s one of the reasons I read your blog – but when it comes right down to it, I eat whatever is in front of me at the time. Sometimes I have a few hours or even days that I eat well. I once even exercised and eat well for 9 or so months and lost 60 lbs. I can’t figure out why I stopped because it felt SO good to be healthy and in control. I’ve gained all the weight back and have spent a few years telling myself it doesn’t matter but I know that my health and sanity really do matter. This morning I am eating a low glycemic, oatmeal and protein breakfast and have plans to eat smaller low carb. (refined sugar free) meals throughout the day. I’m planning to try a tofu and veggie stir fry for dinner. I hope and pray that I’ll make it through the day eating appropriate amounts of good for me food and that I’ll have the courage to keep it up the next day and the next… Thanks for all you share with us and for the good ideas and optimism you exhibit!

By: Jennifer Searfoss

Jennifer Searfoss — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:28:17 +0000

Have you ever tried The Fast Metabolism Diet? It’s not really a “diet”, but a food rotation plan that ramps up your metabolism. The book by Haylie Pomroy is great, and available as an ebook (which is what I got), but I really loved the Apple App. It helped me plan my week ahead of time and kept me accountable.. even for my water! I lost the last 5 lbs. I’d been trying to lose for a year and my Mother-in-law has lost 25 lbs. and is down 4 dress sizes! It’s the best because you don’t track calories, or points, you just eat REAL FOOD! ..the best part is.. sugar is off-limits! 🙂 Please try it. It helped me.