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True Dough

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70. And the most amazing thing about that is
Thu Aug 29, 2019, 09:01 PM
Aug 2019

16,000 of those 18,000 steps are you kicking someone in the ass!

My life without sugar [View all] Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 OP
There is a growing shift in the medical community attributing high blood pressure to in2herbs Aug 2019 #1
Oh, hadn't heard that. I'll have to look into it. woodsprite Aug 2019 #3
Wow Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #4
Wonderful! me, too Shanti Mama Aug 2019 #2
Thank you! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #6
Try more fiber. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #15
I was a veg for more than 20 years Shanti Mama Aug 2019 #19
Not being a meat eater, I get the bulk of my fats from avocados. Merlot Aug 2019 #35
Makes sense since I read that sugar acts as an inflammatory Ohiogal Aug 2019 #47
Big Ag want everyone addicted to sugar and salt CousinIT Aug 2019 #5
Good for you! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #7
That is a very good point re: too much sugar which results in poorly controlled blood sugar/insulin hlthe2b Aug 2019 #74
Curious - do you ever use artificial sweeteners or drink diet sodas? rurallib Aug 2019 #8
I have 1 16 oz diet coke at lunch 5 days a week Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #10
I use lots of artifical sweetener, mostly sucralose (Splenda). It has no harmful effect whatsoever. Towlie Aug 2019 #27
My sinuses tell me to reduce sugar empedocles Aug 2019 #9
How so? Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #11
Breathe better empedocles Aug 2019 #12
Your post is very encouraging to me! Ohiogal Aug 2019 #13
I did Atkins years ago Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #14
When I was a teenager Ohiogal Aug 2019 #17
And I think few people realize a gram is about a teaspoon. And no sane person would sit and eat 32 rwsanders Aug 2019 #84
We cut out all sugary drinks samplegirl Sep 2019 #92
Your post is extremely helpful. jmbar2 Aug 2019 #21
Yesterday Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #29
Thanks for the good ideas ! jmbar2 Aug 2019 #55
I always thought taxing soda pop was a good idea LiberalLovinLug Aug 2019 #88
All successful diets limit sugar. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #16
And yet it's barely talked about Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #22
That was such a travesty Ohiogal Aug 2019 #48
The fact sugar is allowed in schools at all is criminal Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #60
The trick sugar plays is it contains empty calories. Body craves nutrition so it craves food. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #18
I agree Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #23
Thank you for your encouraging post. I've been doing low carb for 2 weeks. Cousin Dupree Aug 2019 #20
You're welcome Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #24
Thanks for sharing your experience karin_sj Aug 2019 #25
Around 20 years ago I lost 80 lbs in a year and a half bearfan454 Aug 2019 #26
Wow Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #31
Sorry but that is not at all correct DarleenMB Aug 2019 #61
cantaloupe is high on the glycemic index scale. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #68
Great post. Sugar is indeed addicting and reducing sugar intake has many benefits to your health. Pepsidog Aug 2019 #28
Try limiting all carbs... Rollo Aug 2019 #30
Good advice Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #32
That's the same advice I was about to give - Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #53
Oh man, sugar is my VICE!! True Dough Aug 2019 #33
More enjoyment really Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #36
No one enjoys sweets like me Ohiogal Aug 2019 #43
Yes! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #44
In my world, there's no such thing as A gooey brownie Lulu KC Aug 2019 #51
Nor is there such a thing as A piece of candy. I'll eat the whole bag. Portal to danger for sure! Cousin Dupree Aug 2019 #56
I have a terrible sugar addiction too leftieNanner Aug 2019 #46
same here Skittles Aug 2019 #69
And the most amazing thing about that is True Dough Aug 2019 #70
I get around :) Skittles Aug 2019 #71
How old are you? True Dough Aug 2019 #72
That's right! Skittles is often called upon to kick somebody's ass, and she always Nay Oct 2019 #94
Great post! Very informative. FM123 Aug 2019 #34
Do you eat bread, pasta? lark Aug 2019 #37
Yes Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #39
Thanks! lark Aug 2019 #64
I just thought of a question- can you drink wine with dinner? FM123 Aug 2019 #38
Not a wine drinker Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #40
Sugary Foods will end up tasting gross and you will not feel good.... Chakaconcarne Aug 2019 #41
You mentioned you're a "white" male. Are you saying race plays into the health outcome too? MadDAsHell Aug 2019 #42
No idea Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #45
I cut carbs out almost 100 percent leftieNanner Aug 2019 #49
I discovered I actually prefer a hamburger on a bed of lettuce rather fierywoman Aug 2019 #62
there's a really entertainint book.... Locrian Aug 2019 #50
Sugar is not good, mostly processed. Something else most people have not caught up with...Soy Perseus Aug 2019 #52
Thanks for sharing Catherine Vincent Aug 2019 #54
Thanks for the great thread... Satch59 Aug 2019 #57
On the right track DarleenMB Aug 2019 #58
There is a book out there CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #59
Read that back in the 70's WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2019 #89
I did it too CountAllVotes Sep 2019 #91
As a poor person who relies on going to food pantries to get enough to eat. let me chime in. elocs Aug 2019 #63
It is more difficult if you're poor Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #65
Since losing 65 pounds (with Weight Watchers) yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #79
FDA vs WHO grams of sugar daily differ (50 vs 25 grams) Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #66
High as a kite on sugar right now at work Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #67
And the crash can be a bitch!! WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2019 #90
I'm curious. Are you counting lactose from dairy products? hlthe2b Aug 2019 #73
Yeah, after some more thought True Dough Aug 2019 #75
Instead of prohibiting "bad" foods, focus on getting enough nutritous, healthy foods Kali Aug 2019 #76
I haven't cut all sugar but I have very little and feel so much better for it!!! yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #80
Low Carb Diet - 1 year in. mac2766 Aug 2019 #77
Just came off a 12 hour No Sugar diet followed by a12 hour fast whathehell Aug 2019 #78
Good for you Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #82
Thanks! whathehell Aug 2019 #86
Bravo. kstewart33 Aug 2019 #81
Anyone know if there is a cancer connection? rwsanders Aug 2019 #83
Cancer loves Sugar and Carbs! MartyTheGreek Aug 2019 #85
A Few Good Resources FrankTC Aug 2019 #87
Still going strong Johnny2X2X Sep 2019 #93
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