I completely understand the sugar issue. My body does not do well with sugar. I have found that if I have an excess of sugar in a short period of time that I am almost guaranteed to have a migraine headache. For me it is far easier to go completly " cold turkey" as a little bit of sugar leads to more and more. I have found if I eat enough protien and lower my carb consumption then avoiding the sugar is not too big of an issue.
My issue with sugar comes from my friends and family. I have a difficult time convincing them that I am fine with not having dessert. I am not depriving myself, I would rather not have a headache or crave more sugar. I have even had friends lie and tell me that something was made without sugar. I have given in to stop the arguments at times. This of course is not a good strategy because I feel awful afterwards but it sometimes keeps the peace at a family gathering. It is sad though that family and friends cant understand that it is okay to be different, and be more supportive.  |