Woohoo!! Shaunda.
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but I’m back at almost 3 days.
Ugggg today was tough. Went to an AA picnic and so many people brought all the cakes, brownies and cookies. I resisted and had strawberries. I’m so glad the member I had previously told about my avoiding sugar was there. Honestly I almost took a brownie because it was a special occasion. But I thought shit, its only been 7 days, how many special occasions am I going to allow myself every week 
I looked over and saw the back of head, got my plate, sat in front of her and thanked her for being there so I had someone to be accountable to in the moment.
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Thank you for accountability and many friends who help me stay accountable. Today was full of temptation. I checked my counter many times today debating on if I wanted to restart it. But it didn’t come down to restarting a counter. It came down to what I want for my body. I won’t deny myself always. Im going to think on a future plan. Like, how often do I allow myself to have a surgery treat? Will it be a “special occasion” or just like a once a month or 2 or 3 kind of thing. I dont know yet. For now, its total avoidance except natural sugars like fruits, dates, honey as long as its local and no added sugar junk. I use Stevie in my caffeine free coffee.
Plenty of time to nail down how I want to treat my body later. Ive only just begun the avoidance. Lol
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Maybe we and this whole group can work on ideas together. After I get my year I want to figure out what’s next. Like do I allow myself to have something once a month? Or do I allow myself only special occasions out to dinner. I go out a lot though. I know I cannot have it in the house.
I can’t believe I’m going to come up just short of a year of no added sugar. I don’t like that idea. But I don’t have to worry about that today. I’ll just wait and see what they’re serving on my trip. Also I don’t want to be checking in with my sugar escapade’s if people are trying to abstain. I’ll save that for the foodie thread.
Keep up the good work Shaunda.
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Just my opinion or rather a thought, I discovered today, I get caught up in numbers. Its good, at times, that we keep ourselves in check and accountable with the numbers. But at what point do we let that also become unhealthy and let it become an obsession we can’t let go of?
I have a dear friend who is like that and I want to make sure I don’t cross that line where if I loose my counter and start over that im too ashamed to start over. Does that make sense. I dunno. I was pondering that today. Which is how I came to the conclusion that I need to focus on what I want for my body. Which is, I want it to be healthy. For now, I have to break this cycle of over eating this poison. Because when I eat it in excess like I was, it is poison for my body and I dont want that.
I’m probably way over thinking this thing like I do most things 
Yes, a plan, a good plan laid out to keep in check and in line.
While I probably won’t join the foodies group due to my over eating I will look forward to seeing your fancy foods and deserts. Feel free to message me those. I would love to visit France and I would definitely indulge in the local cuisine. Lol
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I never replied to your original question. My apologies. I think it is fine for you to have some desserts on your trip or go to the patisserie and pick out something. If you notice that you are having obvious problems from the sugar you will know that you should not do it. If you are hoarding sweets in your room then that is a warning sign that you should back off.
Sugar for the majority of people is not seriously detrimental. Best though to moderate on it for lots of reasons.
Super proud of you for your days sugar free.
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Ohhh imma be looking for that! My husband is gonna be so mad at me when I buy it. It’s the only BBQ sauce he buys. Fingers crossed he doesn’t notice
Congratulations on getting back on the saddle! Whoop whoop for day 3! 
thats awesome!
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I have eaten a lot of meals in France and my mind does not go at all to sugar and sweets.
I have eaten very few sweets in France, fancy cakes on special occasions, yes, certainly, not at all every day.
Besides, dessert would be served after the cheese course. I have always lost about ten pounds in France thanks to the healthy food and increased walking activity. Always ate all the cheese I wanted.
Typically, the main meal, followed by a salad course, followed by cheese course, followed by fresh fruit and then a token small piece of chocolate for those who wanted… …
Bon appetit… enjoy it all!
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Thanks! My hubs has been decent about trying no sugar stuff with me. He liked the sauce. I couldn’t even tell the difference
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No added sugar today but I did struggle with another food issue 
Im not sure if im allowed to talk about it on this thread and I only have the ability to keep up with so many threads so I will keep that to myself.
Thank for the no sugar added support. I do appreciate it a lot.
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Well. I started the thread. It’s a pretty friendly bunch here. I’m not being nosy. But if you want to share anything about food it’s fine with me. Maybe someone can point you in the right direction for a better place to share. There’s so many threads it’s hard to keep up with all of them.
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Thank you Eric for the support. I just dont want to get my post moved again. I take it really personal, I am after all an alcoholic that whole no explanation of why to new members did not set well with me. I got over it but am trying to be careful.
I’m better today with the food stuff so far and staying on track with no sugar added, but its only 7:45 am. So we shall see how the day progresses 
Its hard not to eat sugar in the early months away from Alcohol and I know I’m OVER substituting with fruits and no sugar added smoothies. Im working on that also.
Have a great day and thank you for your kindness.
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I totally understand about not wanting to get your post moved again. I use to feel that way and get upset I did something wrong. And it took me awhile not to take it personal. And actually after being on this app 2 and a half years I still have work to do in that department. But I am better. And knowing why does help. Our moderators do a great job with thousands of people on here and trying to keep things on topic. And I do believe they do a great job and they are very receptive to questins. And more than willing to help. None of this shit is easy.
FWIW I waited til I had a good year and a half before I quit the sugar thing. There’s no way I could have given up sugar and booze at the same time.
My sobriety was first and foremost. And boy did I get hooked on gelato. 
Do you know who the MODs are. Do you know one you feel comfortable asking a question. You can always PM one of them.
Well I mentioned sugar once. So I guess I am still on topic. If we get moved to the “Void” so be it. It was worth it trying to help.
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Wow!!! Thia is SO impressive!! Way to go Eric!
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Thanks Dana.
You’re pretty impressive yourself you know 
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Thank Eric 
Means alot!
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Thank you for all of that, and the joke there at the end lol.
I had a weight loss surgery so sugar gives me dumping syndrome and im sick for an hour or so. I have to give it up or keep hugging the bathroom throne so I’m not trying to beat myself up to much about over doing it with fruits and no sugar added smoothies.
I’ve figured out a few of the mods but I’ve also realized its my own fear and insecurities about posts being moved so I’ve left it alone and prayed about it. I know they have thousands of people to wrangle so I’m not about to be a bother over something so trivial especially when I know its in my own head is whats messing with me.
Today my plan is to make it another 24 without added sugar and not physically suffer from dumping syndrome. I really do appreciate this thread and all the feedback.
You all rock
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Dayuum today was hard. Homemade stuff is so much harder for me to say no to! I was prepared at the noon meeting with fruit though.
Satan get thee behind me!
I swear these AA’ers are out to get me with the homemade goodies lately, but I’m did NOT give in this day. 
p.s. I prefer to think that emoji is a fist bump, why is it labeled face punch
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