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Sugar temptation

Scandichic

Scandichic

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There has been a cadburys creme egg sitting on the side in our house for the past 4 days. I have really fancied it but resisted. Today, I was struggling so hubbie said it's your choice. Asked him if he would eat half so ate half :( well they say that every cloud has a silver lining because it was gross! The sugar set my teeth on edge! Bs then 6.6 but going down. Also tried one of daughters skips. Tasted even worse. 2 more foods which I won't feel tempted by!
 
at least you had sickly, sugary chocolate, I used some mayonnaise, took one bite, 'yucky sweet' and had to scrape it off. I'm in morning too, for all the things that use to taste nice. It's going to be a sad day when the 80% chocolate tastes sickly sweet.
 
There has been half a packet of Cadbury's Flakes in our fridge since I was diagnosed in January. It is still there. I am now keeping it until I can celebrate a near normal HbA1c test. It will be my prize.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
There has been half a packet of Cadbury's Flakes in our fridge since I was diagnosed in January. It is still there. I am now keeping it until I can celebrate a near normal HbA1c test. It will be my prize.
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Being devil's advocate here, but why would you want to celebrate reaching a goal by eating something that causes the very problem you have been trying to solve?

I'm not suggesting your diabetes is caused by an over-indulgence in sweet things, but eating sugar (and carbs), is what raises your sugars, and therefore HbA1c.
 
I have 4 fudges and a packet of chocolate biscuits I bought before I started taking control and since being on Victoza I don't even want to eat them☺
 
I've always dislike creme eggs. So sickly. Mind you, I think that about icing and any fondant filling.

I used to scoop the middle of the egg out with a spoon, and just eat the chocolate.

Happy days

:happy:
 
AndBreathe said:
Being devil's advocate here, but why would you want to celebrate reaching a goal by eating something that causes the very problem you have been trying to solve?
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Being devil's avocado here, but sometimes a mouthful of celebration flax seeds doesn't hit the spot. I am planning to eat a caramac for my next birthday :joyful: (only 11 months to go!)
 
AndBreathe said:
Being devil's advocate here, but why would you want to celebrate reaching a goal by eating something that causes the very problem you have been trying to solve?

I'm not suggesting your diabetes is caused by an over-indulgence in sweet things, but eating sugar (and carbs), is what raises your sugars, and therefore HbA1c.
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Ah but you see, I am one of the unusual ones because I failed to mention I don't have a sweet tooth. I can take chocolate or leave it. I have never craved it and don't miss it. That's why it's still in the fridge since January. So it wasn't chocolate, sweets, cakes or biscuits that got me here but starchy carbs. Had it been a plate of chips staring at me it would have been a different matter. I think we all deserve a treat for hitting a goal, especially one that isn't craved for.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Ah but you see, I am one of the unusual ones because I failed to mention I don't have a sweet tooth. I can take chocolate or leave it. I have never craved it and don't miss it. That's why it's still in the fridge since January. So it wasn't chocolate, sweets, cakes or biscuits that got me here but starchy carbs. Had it been a plate of chips staring at me it would have been a different matter. I think we all deserve a treat for hitting a goal, especially one that isn't craved for.
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Devil's advocate #2: If sweet isn't your thing, is it really a treat, to have something you can take or leave?







Sorry, I'm being awkward there. :(
 
OH PLEASE don't mention chips, or potatoes in any other form. Go back to talking about chocolate, I'm fine with that. ;) :)
 
I just liked everything in no moderation whatsoever! :hilarious: Sadly, you have to pay the piper at some point. I think my diet was due to eating crappily, eating some things out of ignorance (didn't know starchy foods were bad - thought that pasta was healthy) little exercise and a little bit of genetics. So probably 90% me. I know this is not true for every one though! I have done my good deed today as given old clothes which are in really good condition - most looked brand new to sister-in-law. Still got too many clothes! Lol!
 
zand said:
Are you having a good day today Scandi?
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Better than yesterday - lol! Hard to give away clothes because it's like removing a safety net. Am determined not to go back. Although I did this on slimming world once before and went from 14 stone 10 to 12 stone 7 but then went up to 16 stone 1 so nervous!
 
Scandichic said:
Better than yesterday - lol! Hard to give away clothes because it's like removing a safety net. Am determined not to go back. Although I did this on slimming world once before and went from 14 stone 10 to 12 stone 7 but then went up to 16 stone 1 so nervous!
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Yes, I know what you mean, but it's different this time, you have found the right diet. I have always kept my old clothes as a safety net, so maybe I would be better without a net at all. I am getting a bit nervous about SW tomorrow, 'cos the weightloss is slowing down now.
 
I've got a cream egg in the fridge from Easter 2012! Not sure how good it would taste, but since I can't get anyone in the family to eat it (the know how long it has been there) I'm thinking of 'donating' it to the nurse who gave me advice on the eat well plate!!!
 
Anie said:
I've got a cream egg in the fridge from Easter 2012! Not sure how good it would taste, but since I can't get anyone in the family to eat it (the know how long it has been there) I'm thinking of 'donating' it to the nurse who gave me advice on the eat well plate!!!
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Wonderful! Serves the ******* right! Who says revenge isn't sweet!
 
zand said:
Yes, I know what you mean, but it's different this time, you have found the right diet. I have always kept my old clothes as a safety net, so maybe I would be better without a net at all. I am getting a bit nervous about SW tomorrow, 'cos the weightloss is slowing down now.
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Just had to buy a mini chocolate fudge cake as kids hassling me in Sainsburys. Not fair - lol!
 
Tell the children they should be seen and not heard:rolleyes: Some hope
CAROL
Mum of 4 grandmother of 2
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Ah but you see, I am one of the unusual ones because I failed to mention I don't have a sweet tooth. I can take chocolate or leave it. I have never craved it and don't miss it. That's why it's still in the fridge since January. So it wasn't chocolate, sweets, cakes or biscuits that got me here but starchy carbs. Had it been a plate of chips staring at me it would have been a different matter. I think we all deserve a treat for hitting a goal, especially one that isn't craved for.
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Yes I am a great believer in a treat as a reward ....we don't always have to be deprived .....
 
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