Hi Summer,

Oh yeah, I have family members (no names here, haha) who could definitely do the same thing – easily drink a 12 pack of soda a day. I’m sure you realize this, but try to remember those are definitely empty calories you are taking in. Have you tried the individual flavor packets to add to water? Maybe that would be a good transition for you. Some of them even have caffeine, so the withdrawals from lack of caffeine could be gradual also. Have you joined our FB group? The ladies there are a tremendous cheering team for support through the ups and downs of losing weight.

Great post!! I have the issue of not candies, cookies or cakes, but Coca Cola! I am so addicted that I could drink a 12 pack in a day without even a second thought! Ugh

Hi Karen,

I think coconut sugar is a great alternative to regular granulated sugar and some others. I did a little more reading up on it with your question and recommend this Livestrong post on the benefits. http://www.livestrong.com/article/367337-what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-sugar/

Thanks, that was a great question!

Well, that will certainly help break the habit! Good that you were able to know what your allergies were. Thanks for sharing!

Vickie, I certainly feel your pain. Not as badly now, oh but when I do…it’s tough! Go over to my post “How to Lose Weight Before Summer Vacation” and print the 7 Reasons to Eat Healthier. Also, have you tried brushing your teeth after meals? It works! Then, go get busy with something and stay out of the kitchen. Eating refined sugars really demolishes our exercise and weight loss efforts so badly. I call eating sweets, feeding my fat cells – so I really try to avoid it as much as possible. Also, if you still can’t beat it, replace refined sugars with a piece of fruit. Good luck!

Stephanie, that is exactly where I am right now….craving something sweet After Every Meal and no power to resist!!!!

Valerie,
Oh what I wouldn’t do to be able to eat my favorite sugar items everyday and not feel the effects! I’m having Yoplait’s Light Pumpkin Pie right now….YUMMM! If you love pumpkin pie, give this a try. I could be eating a slice of pie right now the taste is so on point. Give it a try and let me know how you liked it!

Danielle,
Oh yes, definitely! I can only do Greek yogurt occasionally though, some is just a bit too thick for me. What is your favorite brand? Thanks!

Laura, It is definitely a tough one to beat. Stay consistent with your efforts and it will happen! Good luck and let me know how it goes!

That’s awesome, Sarah! As I said in my post, I know first hand how difficult it is to cut our processed sugar. I have never read (nor experienced it myself) about getting sugar headaches from natural sugars. I still have cravings for “something sweet” from time to time – although it is not after every meal as it once was – but fruits, yogurts, healthier things usually satisfy me. Also, I have whey protein shakes after my workouts, and meal replacement shakes about once a day – usually chocolate flavored and they are as good as a desert to me now. Thanks for the comment! Keep in touch!