tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post8214763523281546216..comments2023-06-21T08:58:33.409-07:00Comments on Losing the Rolls: Baby Steps or All InLosing The Rollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964981216899599058noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-71451079028391153652013-08-04T17:59:04.758-07:002013-08-04T17:59:04.758-07:00I haven't read the other comments, so other pe...I haven't read the other comments, so other people might have said this. I have gone back and forth about this, but finally made a decision and am so happy I did. If you are addicted to sugar, I would get off of it, cold turkey. That is where I would start. Once you get it out of your system, it is very likely that your appetite in general will become much more regulated and the other stuff won't be as difficult. I can control sugar for a season if I am in the zone. Trouble is, no one is in the zone all the time. And if I binge, it was always on sugar. Getting off of it is the smartest thing I could have done. How strict you are with it will depend on your body. As long as I stay off sweets (dessert, candy, etc.), that seems to do the trick for me. Other people have to cut out the sugar in everything. That is where I suggest you start.Sheryl C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03225003077660422414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-91467593896740148862013-06-19T06:08:03.447-07:002013-06-19T06:08:03.447-07:00I agree with Dr. J's advice. Baby steps so you...I agree with Dr. J's advice. Baby steps so you don't feel overwhelmed or deprived.Sunnydazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853228718149483837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-64364487560559622192013-06-16T20:00:07.985-07:002013-06-16T20:00:07.985-07:00I started writing a response here but it got WAY t...I started writing a response here but it got WAY to long. So I emailed you instead. Debsdailylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520412949675963572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-8068853804212167262013-06-16T16:40:50.492-07:002013-06-16T16:40:50.492-07:00Hi,just hopped over from Gwens blog. For the past ...Hi,just hopped over from Gwens blog. For the past few years I have followed a low carb high fat diet. I started eating this way because my husband was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and together we discovered that with this change of eating habits weight was reduced and it kept his blood sugar numbers low and he doesn't need a lot of medication. We both felt so much better for it. Reading between the lines I think you know the answer but it is never a race to lose weight do it at your speed. Processed foods, too much sugar are not good. Wholesome meat, fish plenty of vegetables and fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries are good. I try to eat a range of different coloured vegetables to give me a variety of good nutrients.<br /><br />Just my thoughts but I wish you ....<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-40805725061413472682013-06-16T15:30:02.686-07:002013-06-16T15:30:02.686-07:00You are ahead of the game in that you already real...You are ahead of the game in that you already realize what works for some people may not work for you. It took me years to realize that. Once I started eating healthier, I found that the cravings for sweet stuff and junk lessened A LOT! It's not gone, of course... Eventually, your good habits will replace your bad ones. I am an impatient, rotten, instant-gratification person, too. Unfortunately, there are no short-cuts. Damn it! Keep trying, and I am pulling for you!Kakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147881066133817064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-69689401161287059292013-06-15T13:11:48.796-07:002013-06-15T13:11:48.796-07:00I didn't do so well with the 'all in' ...I didn't do so well with the 'all in' approach either. That's why I finally went the other way. :) Whether that would work for you, I have no clue, but you'll figure it out. Meanwhile, if I can help in any way, just let me know.Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-82762030269288591852013-06-14T18:36:48.840-07:002013-06-14T18:36:48.840-07:00Going cold turkey will take an extraordinary amoun...Going cold turkey will take an extraordinary amount of mental energy. Maybe an impossible amount, depending on what else is going on in your life. Why not set a few small specific achievable goals? <br /><br />Do you have a support system in real life? That is so helpful.<br /><br />Just so you know, I minimize wheat and sugar, but have not eliminated it completely from my diet. And I have not given up diet coke completely either. I admitted to myself not long ago that I really always want something sweet with my diet coke. So the only time I have it is at night, with my "dessert."debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-86472667499144464112013-06-14T15:21:40.216-07:002013-06-14T15:21:40.216-07:00Thanks for stopping by. Like Gwen once I gave up ...Thanks for stopping by. Like Gwen once I gave up grains entirely, I lost all cravings for them. I had tried and tried to do it through moderation, but as long as I was having even the littliest bit it kept the cravings going. <br /><br />Best of luck on your journey ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-49930673273207499522013-06-14T14:46:56.288-07:002013-06-14T14:46:56.288-07:00You have to do what is best for you. :) It is in ...You have to do what is best for you. :) It is in mine nature to go all in as well. I want to do it, do it right, and just make all the changes right away and spend my time adjusting. The idea of constantly being in the midst of change annoys the daylights out of me! If it were just me, me alone, I would clean out every crumb of junk in my house and switch to 100% healthy.<br /><br />But I have a husband who won't do that, and two children who start to tear up at the very idea (we eat mostly healthy, but not 100% - I'd say 80-90% healthy. They REALLY like that 10-20%. There might be bloodshed if I went after it.) That's why the baby steps worked for me. Not because I'm not the all-in type, but because I had to deal with other people's wants in addition to my own. There are just so many battles I can win, and I'm already fighting myself.<br /><br />You'll find your way. :)Kyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496930376646300796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-49074387316152075302013-06-14T14:28:12.413-07:002013-06-14T14:28:12.413-07:00I know you can do this. One step at a time. :)I know you can do this. One step at a time. :)Losing Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452707165688228094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-41520355844795969872013-06-14T13:59:32.581-07:002013-06-14T13:59:32.581-07:00Hi Roly - Good luck on your adventure in weight lo...Hi Roly - Good luck on your adventure in weight loss!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17690442668699466427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-29288144052525627682013-06-14T12:55:00.886-07:002013-06-14T12:55:00.886-07:00All I can speak about is my own experiences. It w...All I can speak about is my own experiences. It wasn't until I read the two books I've already mentioned, that my mind went through a life-altering change about the whole thing. It wasn't until I fully accepted that grains and sugar were TOXIC, that I was able to push away from them. And for me, it wasn't until I gave up grains entirely, that I lost the cravings for them. It's all inter-related. <br /><br />Re exercise, just start walking 5-15 minutes a day, and add a few minutes every few days. Best way to build up.<br /><br />Remember, you didn't put this weight on overnight, and no way will you get rid of it that quickly, either. Like a friend going through a divorce or death, please give yourself the GIFT of time. You can do it!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-87303687432033281232013-06-14T12:26:24.470-07:002013-06-14T12:26:24.470-07:00You know yourself better than anyone. Try anythin...You know yourself better than anyone. Try anything and everything and decide what works best for you. Even if it takes you 10 years to figure it out, you'll eventually get there. Keep trying, you're doing a great job already. If you never stop trying, you can't ever fail! I'll be praying for you! Pray for me too. We can do this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154783922269739325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-23412030679799466832013-06-14T11:53:26.424-07:002013-06-14T11:53:26.424-07:00If you try to do too much at once, you will most l...If you try to do too much at once, you will most likely fail.<br /><br />Institute one healthy change at a time and keep at that process. <br /><br />The goal is to take in fewer calories than you use. <br /><br />Period. Dr. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316696557706175987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503444832032559761.post-26372430680150596822013-06-14T11:50:39.834-07:002013-06-14T11:50:39.834-07:00I would say go cold turkey... just start eating RI...I would say go cold turkey... just start eating RIGHT NOW how you want to eat for the rest of your life. BUT - I would also recommend not totally beating yourself if you slip up, learn to let the mistakes go and keep on eating well!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932197714895328100noreply@blogger.com