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I feel the need to write this here because there isn't really anyone else I feel comfortable saying this to and I just need to get it out.
I am a food addict. My whole life I've had a poor relationship with food. I haven't had any severe emotional traumas, no abuse, I have a great family, I had a great childhood (besides being overweight and teased occasionally).
But I just love sweets. I can't stop thinking about them, especially if I'm bored. And it's even worse that I love to bake. So I sit and think of all the concoctions that I can make, all the recipes that are available on the internet.
Fortunately I love to workout, and working out will help to reduce the cravings. So I have managed to keep my weight down. But I gained so much weight during my pregnancies because I was afraid to work out and I had the "green light" to eat whatever I wanted.
I don't really know why I'm writing this. I just have to get it out that I ALWAYS have this intense craving for sweets. For cookies and ice cream and cake. I think in my head about times when I will be alone so I can binge with nobody watching. I make plans for my alone time days in advance just so I can satisfy that craving.
I wish there was some magical hypnosis that would remove these cravings from my head. But unfortunately it's not that easy.
So I am just taking it day by day. The keto diet is helping me b/c at least I am able to eat some flavorful things like cheese and butter. I don't have to stick to eating bland chicken breasts every day, lol.
But that little voice is always in the back of my head, telling me to eat all the things. Someday I hope to snuff out that voice for good.
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Fat: 102.74g | Prot: 88.49g | Carbs: 42.51g.
Breakfast: Hass Avocado, Meijer Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Baby Spinach, Egg, Glory Foods Kale Greens. Dinner: Keto Broccoli with Sausage and Shrimp. Snacks/Other: Keto Cheesecake Filling, Deli Sliced Ham, Meijer Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. more...
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this is the best place to admit you have a food addiction. it's also a great place to start keeping track of how much you eat and what you eat. don't start with the goal of I'm going to go on a diet. start with I want to know what I eat. then make a small change such as if you are like me I have decreased when I want to eat pizza to eating 2 slices and a small salad instead of 4 slices. then eventually you will start noticing a change in how you think of food. I love to bake and cook but now that I really know what I portion is I don't tend to over cook as much as I used to. where there is left overs there is over eating opportunities in my house. if it doesn't run I will eat it. especially if it's cake.
26 Jul 18 by member: Ellamac77
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I have studied all forms of addictions, including food. My poison is fast food, especialy burgers, fries, diet coke, burritos, tacos, etc. I could pass a chocolate cake on the counter and never feel the urge, but I can smell french fries a mile away. I think we have our coping mechanisms for life, which tends to be tough at times for all of us in some manner. What I have learned is the more I love myself, (I know, I know, it's becoming so cliche), but it's true when we really, really honor and respect our wishes instead of complying to the mandated norms of our life which most of us don't even question, we can begin to be more peaceful. Here is where I have found my addiction simply lowers its' voice and does not command so much attention.
26 Jul 18 by member: Danielle MH
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I understand more than you know. I am right there with you. It is good that you know your weakness. it is really awesome that you shared this part of your life. Thank you for sharing. It helps me more than you know. I appreciate you post.
26 Jul 18 by member: Bshiffer
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I hear you!! It’s difficult to find other people who understand this. My family does not and when I call it an addiction, they blow it off. I finally found someone IRL who was a bulimic who totally understood when I told her that food was like my drug - I feel an immediate sense of calm and euphoria after I wolf down a bag of chips or eat 5-10 cookies. I also have a huge appetite - probably from years of overeating. I could eat an entire cake in one sitting if no one was watching. And yes, I eat secretly after my family goes to sleep. I know this will be a struggle every minute of every day for the rest of my life. Different than those people who trying to lose a little weight without addiction. You’re in good company here. Thanks for sharing!
26 Jul 18 by member: crazy8cottage
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Find some healthy recipes! Eat a piece of fruit instead of cake? Even if not allowed on diet you are on, a handful of strawberries has to be better than cake and ice cream.
26 Jul 18 by member: patriciabows
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Thanks for all the words and advice. It's great to know that I'm not alone. It's funny but I watch My 600lb Life and I feel like a comradery with the people and their efforts help me to know that I can overcome my eating issues too. I occasionally do eat something sweet, but I tell myself that if I'm going to "cheat", it has to be something utterly delicious and not some Little Debbie snack cake. Sort of like that skinny food critic on Ratatouille, lol.
26 Jul 18 by member: astraea82
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I highly recommend getting a support group or therapist - one bad habit is usually connected to other bad habits and s trained professional could help you sort it out. That being said, I also have a sweet tooth, and I try to find recipes that are high-fiber, low calorie, all organic, or some other way to get the sweets in without totally killing myself. Like, I finally figured out that there are only 2 or 3 other people who bake better than I do so I don't usually bother to eat things baked by other people. Not saying I am perfect at that, just I know I am not happy when I waste calories on bad bakes.
26 Jul 18 by member: abbadabba
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Hello! Your cravings, weight gain and constant need for sweets are very typical when your body is metabolizing glucose. Insulin is flooded into your system to uptake the glucose and unless you are a marathon runner or high functioning athlete, you will maintain fat while your body burns carbs. These burn off quickly and you are hungry very soon afterwards. If you do not workout hard, your body will ONLY burn fat when insulin is suppressed. The only way to suppress insulin is by severely limiting your carb intake to well under 20g per meal [better to maintain it at less than 10g per meal]. Most people who venture into a ketogenic diet do not eat enough fat, eat too much protein and their carb counts are too high. On keto, you are not hungry and carb cravings are immediately reduced. Weight loss is very fast once you are in ketosis because your body is burning fat not glucose. It works and it works effectively BUT you have to keep track of everything you eat because insulin levels are super sensitive and can be triggered when carbs increase. If you are feeling hungry, tired, crave sweets and are eating three meals a day, you are not on a keto diet.
26 Jul 18 by member: myriamnafte
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I understand praying that you find the answer.
26 Jul 18 by member: Nana Mom Nana
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I feel your struggle! ! I really like what Asmerella said about being aware of what we are eating. Tracking my eating has made me more aware of what and how much I am eating. I have been able to modify where needed.
It doesn't diminish the cravings tho.
I quit smoking 13 months ago. It took me literally 12 months for those strong cravings to go away. If I can quit smoking then I can quit eating unhealthy. Even tho it may take me 12 months for those cravings to go away as well.
26 Jul 18 by member: aeflock
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I feel your pain! I am a sugar addict. I would take that over a salty treat any time!! You are not alone!
26 Jul 18 by member: Dellie3
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I understand but sometimes we have to make a choice...do I want to gain weight, risk being diabetic, heart disease, all the things that come with being over weight and eating unhealthy. I did that in my 20's and when I wanted to lose, bam it was gone. but now I am 51 and the struggle to keep it off is real. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and that was enough for me to make some changes. I refuse to take medication the rest of my life. I had to make a choice...So I will work out and left all sweets alone, except for the slimfast shake and thinking I will drop that as well. I support you100%. you can do it.
26 Jul 18 by member: foxxy51
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I find that if I stay away form sweet treats the cravings do go away, but the minute you slip up you are back on the cravings. Try to eat whole foods I find there is a difference for me between fruit and items that are made with sugar (baked goods etc) Hope this helps!
26 Jul 18 by member: Little Red Fox
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I'm there with you. I've done the planning ahead of the junk food binge when I know I'll be on my own. Then I just felt bloated and gross, so I am trying to change that thinking. Journaling this now will help because you can look back on it in the future when you've made changes but maybe you're struggling, and remember that you made it through once and you can do it again.
26 Jul 18 by member: mars2kids
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I didn't read all the other comments, so this may have been said already. If you are still having cravings or hungry at night, you are over your Critical Carbohydrate Level for Keto. I looked through your food diary on here - this week you have been all over the place on carbs 10 - 40 a day. No judgement, just trying to help. Start your induction over by limiting carbs to under 10 a day for 2-4 days. That should help stop the cravings. Then add 5-8g carbs a day for a week if still no cravings, add another 5-8g a day the next week. When you start getting cravings again you know your limit. Go back to the induction for 2 days to cleanse your system and then use the carb gram of the week before the cravings started. I hope this helps. If not, I hope you find a way that does.
26 Jul 18 by member: Mjgh06
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I feel you. Sweets was my downfall. Portion control has been my friend. I agree with the comments tracking my food does make me aware of how much I was overeating. It's a great app and the support here is phenomenal.
26 Jul 18 by member: eatolive4life
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Yes, I never had issues with my blood sugar until my second pregnancy where I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I was able to manage it with diet. So now I am trying to be extra careful to limit my carbs/sweets. My father also was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in his 50s. So I have two strikes against me. I need to be healthy for my kids, b/c they would be a mess if they only had my husband around to take care of them, lol.
26 Jul 18 by member: astraea82
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I'm that guy who could not stick to Atkins or Keto. I got a sweet tooth, I CRAVE carbs. Family history of diabetes ect. For me, if I don't eat when I wake up I will not have any 'actual hunger' until I do (after that watch out, it's on!). This one thing has led to my recent weight loss. Basically, don't give up, you will find what works for you.
26 Jul 18 by member: adefwebserver
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I can relate to this. I just love good food, period. Keto was a good way for me to lose weight because, like you said, I could still enjoy cheese, butter, salad dressing etc and I didn’t have to worry about overeating sweets. I can’t just eat one cookie or one bite of dessert so it’s better for me if I can’t have any. Best of luck to you.
26 Jul 18 by member: momma6224
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Good job realizing and admitting that. I know it wasn’t easy!
I started out the same. I do still want sweets a LOT but it’s not so all consuming after 4 1/2 months. I found that if I set a schedule and allow treats I do better. For the first 2 months I pretty much had to avoid them however.
Try to find your balance and triggers. You may be like me and can handle a 90 calorie treat daily or weekly or you could be like some who have to avoid sweets at all costs. You can do it ;).
26 Jul 18 by member: peeperjj
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