I was using nothing but stevia during weightloss. When I went into maintenance, I let sugar creep back into my life.

I've not gained any weight but ughhhh I feel sluggish and crappy.

And the thought of going through sugar withdrawals again is giving me a panic attack. Last time, It lasted 7-10 days. I had migraine and was moody among other things.

But I need to do it

I have a sugar addiction too. I seem to have a fine line over which I try not to cross when it comes to sugar. I had some gelato on Easter Sunday, no problem, but yesterday I ate one mini heath bar and felt like crap for about an hour. Wondering if I will ever learn to say no to candy. I know I won't feel good after eating it but I still want it. Ugh!

I agree. I can get away with a little of a lot of foods, but cross the line and I feel it! Sugar and bad carbs are what gets too me. Most really fat heavy foods have lost their appeal, so I rarely have a problem with them.

Lynda

Once I get started with sugar, it's like I'm the pre-op me. I can't get enough of it, I'm obsessed with food all day long, I'm hoarding, and sneaking, and I put on weight like nobody's business. It took me a VERY long time to come to terms with it, but I simply cannot handle sugar in moderation. I consider myself an addict. As of this morning I still have 8.5 pounds of regain to lose (and I've been working on it since just before Christmas), but I'm thrilled to be back where I am - that's how out of control things got for me.

If you struggle with sugar withdrawal, you might try L-Glutamine or magnesium for a few days and see if that helps. Good luck!

Hi, I'm JG and I'm a sugar addict.

Sweets are my downfall. I am managing it, but I wish to heck I didn't like them. The first few months after surgery I didn't like sweets at all. What a blessing. By 6 months the demon was back. Ugghh. I can't have just one. I'll eat it until I'm sick or the candy is gone.

Sweats are my down fall also!! So so hard!! I'm hoping every day I cans get a little stronger !!!

Me too. I love cake. And cookies. Candy is also good. Sigh. Once I'm exposed to them, I struggle in every way to stay on track. Once I'm away from them for a while, it becomes easier. I KNOW that's the thing that could send me into a tailspin. I'm pretty irritated that anything has that sort of impact on me. I guess I should feel happy that I know that and how to avoid it, but still....