Ariesta Foye
New member
I'm an overweight, 19 year old female with a family history of various health concerns including, but certainly not limited to, hyper tension, diabetes ( I and II), heart attack, and now cancer has struck in my immediate family (mother and sister both have thyroid and colon cancer).
I am a self diagnosed sugar addict - but all signs are pointing to my health taking to a turn for the worse if I continue my generally bad habits.
I quit smoking this year, and I've been collaborating with a doctor these past couple of weeks. We both agreed on a mainly liquid (and supervised) diet until I become a healthy weight.
Thing is, while I have a decent will on most occasions, I KNOW that if I completely strike out sweets, I'm not going to realistically make it to my goal health.
My question is, is there a way to indulge my sweet tooth while trying to compose a better lifestyle. The horror stories of refined sugar have haunted me for years, and I'm just looking for a way around them. I'm not looking for motivational approaches or a lecture. I just want to know what I can do to curb this sugar lust on my journey through good health?
Thanks in advance.
I am a self diagnosed sugar addict - but all signs are pointing to my health taking to a turn for the worse if I continue my generally bad habits.
I quit smoking this year, and I've been collaborating with a doctor these past couple of weeks. We both agreed on a mainly liquid (and supervised) diet until I become a healthy weight.
Thing is, while I have a decent will on most occasions, I KNOW that if I completely strike out sweets, I'm not going to realistically make it to my goal health.
My question is, is there a way to indulge my sweet tooth while trying to compose a better lifestyle. The horror stories of refined sugar have haunted me for years, and I'm just looking for a way around them. I'm not looking for motivational approaches or a lecture. I just want to know what I can do to curb this sugar lust on my journey through good health?
Thanks in advance.