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I've been so strong today
I haven't had cravings this bad and/or come so close to binging on
carbs, and walked away to tell the story proudly. Today I was feeling very stressed out, craving something decadently sweet. In particular for some old sweet almond bread I haven't had in years . . . one thing led to another, and I actually *decided* to myself that I was going to succumb to temptation and pick up some of those new large reeses pieces peanut butter cups, a cake from the QFC bakery, etc. The lust was so strong in my body, and yet after 10 minutes salivating over all the delicious food, knowing I was *destined* to buy something after having decided to binge, I mustered the courage and walked out empty handed. Dr. Atkins recommends taking L-glutamine to help with sugar temptations, which I will do later tonight when my stomach is empty (this is what he suggests, I think) but so far I've fought this off myself. So anyway I'm trying to decide what brought on this temptation. Why do I feel this way today? I can only imagine one thing really -- I've re-introduced caffeine into my diet, and I'm going to eliminate it again after this experience. But I'm not sure, perhaps the need was emotional and not physical. Hopefully the latter, as that's easier to control -- just eliminate caffeine. Which I can do relatively easily. Just sharing my experience, take care folks. -Chad |
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I've been so strong today
On Tue, 11 May 2004 18:30:51 -0700, "Chad C."
wrote: I haven't had cravings this bad and/or come so close to binging on carbs, and walked away to tell the story proudly. Today I was feeling very stressed out, craving something decadently sweet. So anyway I'm trying to decide what brought on this temptation. Why do I feel this way today? I can only imagine one thing really -- I've re-introduced caffeine into my diet, and I'm going to eliminate it again after this experience. But I'm not sure, perhaps the need was emotional and not physical. Hopefully the latter, as that's easier to control -- just eliminate caffeine. Which I can do relatively easily. You said earlier that you were stressed out. That'll do it. Just feel good about getting through it without hurting your food plan. Way to go! Carol -- "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say 'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_ |
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I've been so strong today
Chad wrote:
I haven't had cravings this bad and/or come so close to binging on carbs, and walked away to tell the story proudly. Today I was feeling very stressed out, craving something decadently sweet. In particular for some old sweet almond bread I haven't had in years . . . one thing led to another, and I actually *decided* to myself that I was going to succumb to temptation and pick up some of those new large reeses pieces peanut butter cups, a cake from the QFC bakery, etc. The lust was so strong in my body, and yet after 10 minutes salivating over all the delicious food, knowing I was *destined* to buy something after having decided to binge, I mustered the courage and walked out empty handed. That is a good thing, yes you were strong willed with this! Dr. Atkins recommends taking L-glutamine to help with sugar temptations, which I will do later tonight when my stomach is empty (this is what he suggests, I think) but so far I've fought this off myself. I havn't yet tried them tablets either. You are doing good fighting it off yourself! So anyway I'm trying to decide what brought on this temptation. Why do I feel this way today? I can only imagine one thing really -- I've re-introduced caffeine into my diet, and I'm going to eliminate it again after this experience. Same exact thing happened to me a few weeks ago. I tried adding caffeine back into my diet. Then started craving sugar like crazy, just like you have explained. It was horrible! I almost went to a carryout store to get some sweets, but didn't even get in the car. I just found something to distract me. It was pure willpower. It was the caffeine for me, It really could be the cause for you. I have tried this week.. a coffee brand that is a light blend, half of the caffeine, so far so good too! For me, it also could have been aspartame. I was drinking some crystal light with aspartame in it. Eliminated that along with the caffeine. But I'm not sure, perhaps the need was emotional and not physical. Hopefully the latter, as that's easier to control -- just eliminate caffeine. Which I can do relatively easily. I caught myself emotionally eating a couple times in the past few weeks. Its all under control now. It was the caffeine. Just sharing my experience, take care folks. I am glad you shared your experience, I don't feel so alone now with this crap with caffeine triggering cravings. |
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I've been so strong today
It was the caffeine for me, It really could be the cause
for you. It does me in too. :-( LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/203/140 & hubby- 6' 310/217/180 |
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