weightfighter

Today was a tough day. I gave into the temptation of the nutty butter bar in the refridgerator at work. I only had one of the two bars, but still, I felt so upset with myself over eating that one bite.

My withdrawal symptoms have gotten a little worse. They are not debilitating, but annoying and constant. I eat a normal, healthy meal, and I feel the positive energy from that. However, I fall somewhat soon after that. I have a headache off and on. I have been exhausted and have had a hard time concentrating. I finally looked up information about withdrawals and diets. Sugar withdrawals are real. Finally, I am not going crazy. I did not know that sugar withdrawals were similar to alcohol or nicotine withdrawals; but that is how my body is reacting. Concentration on work, school, anything is difficult. Everything I see says it will last for one to three weeks, but still the insanity of that is mind crippling itself.

To satisfy the cravings, I have turned to the sugarless mixes such as crystal light, sugar free fudgesicle. I have tried to avoid temptations – I will not go pick up fast food for my husband and I will leave the room when he is eating tempting food. However mundane things like watching TV or looking on the internet. Commercials or internet ads for Sonic, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Bryer’s, or whatever other food commercial there is al it takes to set off a temptation or craving.

In addition to having no energy and going through withdrawals, I ate over my 1400 calorie mark. I ate 1557 calories, which is not too bad, but still, the realization of that mixed with my withdrawals make me want comfort food. I know this is a desire from the emotions, not a need, but that does not make that fight any easier. Just have to remember that this will end – and it will be worth it!