Friday, April 22, 2011
Sugar Addiction
Hi, my name is Damaris and I'm addicted to sugar! In The End of Overeating by David A. Kessler, he says, "Rewarding foods tend to be reinforcing, meaning that they keep us coming back for more" (29). Kessler goes on to describe his urge to keep eating his M&M's due to the sugar and fat in the candy. I have encountered this struggle with my Diabetes for years. I have at times found myself not being able to restrain myself from sugary foods or drinks even knowing the consequences it might have on my health. I have always thought to myself why it was that at my age and with my family's negative health experiences it was hard to control my urges. Reading Kessler's work has put some of my questions and issues into perspective, leading myself to desire a healthy body over a quick sugar craving. And in all honesty my body does feel better without the extra sugar intake which motivates me to keep my new found mentality to overcome my sugar addiction as hard as it is.
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Sugar issues are very difficult. More and more research comes out on this seemingly everday. Just try googling it, or searching it on Amazon. I've had my own issues with sugar. The body's craving for it can be intense, almost like thirst.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your struggle. Our mental willpower is stronger than our bodily craving, but it's a complex committment, and, at least for me, has taken years to perfect.