Day One...

[dawn.believes]

Well, I had no sugar today...no wheat today...and no flour today. It wasn't so bad...except the drinks...YUCK! I am drinking some hot herbal tea right now and it just isn't good without the splenda. Hopeing that I will grow to like it. I had some serious cravings today but nothing I can't handle. I just kept busy and when I wasn't keeping busy I was napping. Trying to just not even think about food if I can. Be blessed, Dawn

[dawn.believes]

Had breakfast already and I soooooooooo want to eat. Anything really....just something with some sugar! Just sayin'!~ UGH! Hope this doesn't take to long to get better because it is no fun wanting something you can have so bad! ~Dawn~

[reneeuga]

Dawn, you're doing a great job! I can't seem to let my splenda go from my 2 cups of coffee in the morning and my occassional tea with a packet or two of Splenda. I, in my addict brain, told myself that I am letting go of so many other things at this moment, that I just CAN'T possibly let go of Splenda and actually remain sane. Keep up the good work!
Renee-GA

[dawn.believes]

Yes, that is my hardest thing. I have hot tea when I get up and then a cup before bed. I have had a few times with no splenda but it just wasn't good. I am trying it again tonight without. Maybe we can get used to it. Here goes nothing! :)

[chicko3x]

Dawn, congrats on your journey!! There are some teas out there that are good without any sweetener, they are out there maybe try a different brand? When I gave up sweeteners, teas became my warm comfort as well :) Hope you have a great week!

[alicemdavid]

Hello Peeps

I was addicted to artificial sweeteners the yellow packets & the blue packets. I used to put them in & on everything even my salad...another loving food addict said get rid of them and the cravings will go away, I would never of believed it, until I tried it and the cravings went away...Yup! Yup! they sure did.... They also caused me a numbness on the left side of my face and joint pain all that is now gone too, I can finally say I have clean abstinence! The date I gave them up was 12/17/10....soon to be one year and I lost almost 50 lbs since then and I have also found a peacefulness in my soul. Give it a try! It works if you work it, I also need to add that I could of not done it alone. I started coming to phone meetings 10/10/10 never missed one since then, shortly after doing the phone meetings it happened said bye bye to the sweeteners!!! I will keep coming back!

[nevertoolate]

Thanks for sharing that great message, Alice, gives the rest of us hope.
Marilyn

[alicemdavid]

you too nevertoolate...so glad you are here!! I can not do this alone!!

[alicemdavid]

dawn.beleives,

Just checking in and wondering how its going? Glad you are here on this journey with us!! Do not quit no matter what!

I agree with chicko3x there are some wonderful herbal teas out there that are yummy, I am glad yous are here, Keep comin back!

[nevertoolate]

I believe we can not do this alone, this is a wonderful fellowship and I am grateful. Thanks all for your inspiring shares.
Marilyn
All is well, I am trusting