Anonymous
03/09/2023 12:13
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Anonymous wrote:Thank you Bess, thank you Alexandra. It was really nice to come here and read these messages. I didn’t do well yesterday. I had a nice salad at lunch which included a hard boiled egg and was delicious. But I did end up eating ice cream and more candy because it was in the house. Anyway, I am recommitting for today and will have a good day. I had a 4 mile run, did all of my shoulder exercises, Did some abdominal work. I am going to stay off the scale and try to cut back for the next week and check in then.
It is nice to review the day, isn’t it? None of us seem overly fixated or crazy but it’s nice to just check in. It helps me from getting too far off track.
It’s really hard to eat well when my mood is bad. I know exactly what threw me off but I still couldn’t avoid it. Interesting. Psychology is really complex. Anyway, today is looking great and I feel much better.
Kate
Yes, I like the check in. Small, non-judgemental support group. Thank you everybody.
So glad you feel better today! I have triggers as well and they can be hard to avoid.
Big Hoo-RAH for the run and shoulder exercises!!
-michele
Anonymous
03/09/2023 10:22
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Thank you Bess, thank you Alexandra. It was really nice to come here and read these messages. I didn’t do well yesterday. I had a nice salad at lunch which included a hard boiled egg and was delicious. But I did end up eating ice cream and more candy because it was in the house. Anyway, I am recommitting for today and will have a good day. I had a 4 mile run, did all of my shoulder exercises, Did some abdominal work. I am going to stay off the scale and try to cut back for the next week and check in then.
It is nice to review the day, isn’t it? None of us seem overly fixated or crazy but it’s nice to just check in. It helps me from getting too far off track.
It’s really hard to eat well when my mood is bad. I know exactly what threw me off but I still couldn’t avoid it. Interesting. Psychology is really complex. Anyway, today is looking great and I feel much better.
Kate
It is nice to review the day, isn’t it? None of us seem overly fixated or crazy but it’s nice to just check in. It helps me from getting too far off track.
It’s really hard to eat well when my mood is bad. I know exactly what threw me off but I still couldn’t avoid it. Interesting. Psychology is really complex. Anyway, today is looking great and I feel much better.
Kate
Anonymous
03/08/2023 23:00
Subject: Re:Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Anonymous wrote:Kate, I’m really sorry things are not going as you hoped. I find certain food REALLY hard to have in the house- for me it’s baked goods especially cookies or really good donuts. Do you think you have stuff that’s especially tempting around? I was so happy my son finished off our donuts today- I had a bite of his but am not buying anymore for a while!
I did a really good job of only eating when I was hungry today but I was super hungry for some reason. Lots of really healthy food including a nice salad with a good amount of protein as well as a lot of fruit but as I’m sitting here thinking about it I probably went over 25 g sugar. I had sweet cereal and teddy grams and a couple bites of chocolate covered pretzels plus that bite of donut. Not bad for a very busy stressful day and no huge servings but I’m going to try to stay under 25 grams tomorrow. It’s actually really good to reflect over the whole day when I post here - I had forgotten about the teddy grams when I had the chocolate covered pretzels….
Oh this was Alexandra by the way!
Anonymous
03/08/2023 22:59
Subject: Re:Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Kate, I’m really sorry things are not going as you hoped. I find certain food REALLY hard to have in the house- for me it’s baked goods especially cookies or really good donuts. Do you think you have stuff that’s especially tempting around? I was so happy my son finished off our donuts today- I had a bite of his but am not buying anymore for a while!
I did a really good job of only eating when I was hungry today but I was super hungry for some reason. Lots of really healthy food including a nice salad with a good amount of protein as well as a lot of fruit but as I’m sitting here thinking about it I probably went over 25 g sugar. I had sweet cereal and teddy grams and a couple bites of chocolate covered pretzels plus that bite of donut. Not bad for a very busy stressful day and no huge servings but I’m going to try to stay under 25 grams tomorrow. It’s actually really good to reflect over the whole day when I post here - I had forgotten about the teddy grams when I had the chocolate covered pretzels….
I did a really good job of only eating when I was hungry today but I was super hungry for some reason. Lots of really healthy food including a nice salad with a good amount of protein as well as a lot of fruit but as I’m sitting here thinking about it I probably went over 25 g sugar. I had sweet cereal and teddy grams and a couple bites of chocolate covered pretzels plus that bite of donut. Not bad for a very busy stressful day and no huge servings but I’m going to try to stay under 25 grams tomorrow. It’s actually really good to reflect over the whole day when I post here - I had forgotten about the teddy grams when I had the chocolate covered pretzels….
Anonymous
03/08/2023 15:10
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Anonymous wrote:Bess—I know this sounds crazy but I’ve come to like plain yogurt with a sprinkle of chopped nuts and fruit. Much less expensive than individual yogurts. I even make my own from time to time but I don’t have 4 kids!
Guys, I’m a mess. Ate ice cream and had some candy last night. Got a headache from the sugar and felt awful. I did eat healthy the rest of the day and had a nice walk. I am fasting until lunch and then will have a salad. I am feeling low-energy and gross. I had a very hard day at work yesterday and a personal friend cancel on a plan with me. Today is a new day.
Kate
Today is a new day! Did you have any eggs or chicken or other protein & fat with that salad? Nuts are a good addition. Or for a snack nuts & raisins. Or PB & apple or banana.
I hope your head is feeling better today - one meal at a time.
Anonymous
03/08/2023 11:19
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Bess—I know this sounds crazy but I’ve come to like plain yogurt with a sprinkle of chopped nuts and fruit. Much less expensive than individual yogurts. I even make my own from time to time but I don’t have 4 kids!
Guys, I’m a mess. Ate ice cream and had some candy last night. Got a headache from the sugar and felt awful. I did eat healthy the rest of the day and had a nice walk. I am fasting until lunch and then will have a salad. I am feeling low-energy and gross. I had a very hard day at work yesterday and a personal friend cancel on a plan with me. Today is a new day.
Kate
Guys, I’m a mess. Ate ice cream and had some candy last night. Got a headache from the sugar and felt awful. I did eat healthy the rest of the day and had a nice walk. I am fasting until lunch and then will have a salad. I am feeling low-energy and gross. I had a very hard day at work yesterday and a personal friend cancel on a plan with me. Today is a new day.
Kate
Anonymous
03/08/2023 10:05
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Hi Michele - good idea about anticipating weak times and covering bases... when Im flying out the door for errands/carline I grab a pack of famous amos cookies and tell myself it deserve it so blood sugar doesnt crash. The head games we play!
Anonymous
03/08/2023 09:54
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Hi Bess,
I found that not eating wheat (which if you've cut carbs you might not be) cleared up my acne. I had a stubborn sub-dermal zit that just never went away until I stopped eating wheat (which I did to see if it eliminated my stomach-aches. Which it did - and it also eliminated my headaches! not migranes, but annoying)
Make sure you are eating enough protein at lunch - I understand the afternoon munchies! But if I eat enough at lunch I'm usually good.
~michele
I found that not eating wheat (which if you've cut carbs you might not be) cleared up my acne. I had a stubborn sub-dermal zit that just never went away until I stopped eating wheat (which I did to see if it eliminated my stomach-aches. Which it did - and it also eliminated my headaches! not migranes, but annoying)
Make sure you are eating enough protein at lunch - I understand the afternoon munchies! But if I eat enough at lunch I'm usually good.
~michele
Anonymous
03/08/2023 09:45
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Bess here. Thanks all for the prompt and warm welcome! Pardon typing errors, on phone...
My story: had fourth child before thanksgiving. out of survival mode I just gorged on frozen meals, ice cream, just junk through the holidays. The weight is coming off as my activity increases but I'm really here because the bad diet shows up in my unforgiving Irish complexion. I've also been getting frequent migraines and I think chocolate and sugar exacerbate it.
I cut carbs (not just added sugars) in past for long stretches and the glow is real!
I cut ice cream for Lent and have not been tempted by the kids' eating it. But my challenge is I love to bake. With 3 elementary school boys, it usually gets wolfed down but I will sneak a lot in too.
I have found whole fat Fage yogurt with frozen fruit and a dash of honey is filling - but $$.
My weak times are 1:30 pm - 4 pm.
My story: had fourth child before thanksgiving. out of survival mode I just gorged on frozen meals, ice cream, just junk through the holidays. The weight is coming off as my activity increases but I'm really here because the bad diet shows up in my unforgiving Irish complexion. I've also been getting frequent migraines and I think chocolate and sugar exacerbate it.
I cut carbs (not just added sugars) in past for long stretches and the glow is real!
I cut ice cream for Lent and have not been tempted by the kids' eating it. But my challenge is I love to bake. With 3 elementary school boys, it usually gets wolfed down but I will sneak a lot in too.
I have found whole fat Fage yogurt with frozen fruit and a dash of honey is filling - but $$.
My weak times are 1:30 pm - 4 pm.
Anonymous
03/08/2023 08:41
Subject: Re:Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Welcome Bess!
Yesterday I did pretty well. Really well most of the day (no sugar aside from a granola bar) but in the evening had chips and cereal. Not crazy since I did an evening workout but I would like to lose a few pounds and chips are not helping that.
It’s a new day, will try to make it a healthy one!
Alexandra
Yesterday I did pretty well. Really well most of the day (no sugar aside from a granola bar) but in the evening had chips and cereal. Not crazy since I did an evening workout but I would like to lose a few pounds and chips are not helping that.
It’s a new day, will try to make it a healthy one!
Alexandra
Anonymous
03/07/2023 16:36
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Update from the poster who was giving up sweets/desserts for two months. Tomorrow will be two weeks with no treats. On one hand, my weight is trending down and I feel less sluggish. On the other hand, Im always hungry, which is showing me how much I rely on sweets to fill me up.
Anonymous
03/07/2023 16:23
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
OP (Kate) here. Welcome, Bess! What’s your story?
Mine is that I am trying to stay under AHA guidance for added sugar (women less than 25g a day) most days. I’m at a healthy weight but it’s creeping up so I’m course correcting my snacks. I’m good with exercise and self-care.
Mine is that I am trying to stay under AHA guidance for added sugar (women less than 25g a day) most days. I’m at a healthy weight but it’s creeping up so I’m course correcting my snacks. I’m good with exercise and self-care.
Anonymous
03/07/2023 10:57
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Anonymous wrote:I love the personal-ness of this thread. Could I join? -Bess
I'm not the OP but in my eyes - Welcome!!
- Michele
Anonymous
03/07/2023 09:37
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
I love the personal-ness of this thread. Could I join? -Bess
Anonymous
03/07/2023 07:23
Subject: Low sugar accountability thread - join me!
Anonymous wrote:My peri menopausal symptoms are making me feel off. I have a headache and didn’t sleep well. I am still snacking too much and over my top weight range. I feel unmotivated and blah. Determined to try today but not feeling it AT ALL.
Sugar was fine yesterday. Finished with 15g or so.
Kate
I’m sorry Kate. I think keeping an eye on sugar is really important (and key to not binging, for me) but unfortunately not the only determinant in my weight. I also want to snack when I’m tired and haven’t slept well. Sending you really good vibes for a positive and energetic day despite everything.
-Alexandra