Don't want to give up the Sugar!!!

Hi Everyone, Well next week is my 1year (18th) and I have only lost 82 lbs. I guess I shouldn't say only. I'm still so much better off than I was a year ago. My doctor did not give me a goal weight, and I am not looking at being skinny either, just healthier. I just don't want to give up the sugar. I thought I would get sick eating it, but I really don't. If some of you could post a quick picker upper, I would appreciate it. I don't usually post on here, but looks like I need to come to this site more often. I need the support and I thank you all for yours. Best Regards, Patti

Patti, I too have only lost 82 lbs, I started at 265, and I'm 5'9" tall. But I feel great and and I plan on dropping to 160. Keep up the good work, and try not to eat sugar. Go to Oprah.com and she has great snack ideas that do not have sugar. Take Care (Brenda in Florida)

Hi Patti My one year is on the 18th as well. Sugar is a demon hard to kick, I still find it hard to turn it away. Looking for alternative snack ideas is a good suggestion. When I want something sweet I find I have been turning to fruit a little more. One of my favorite snacks is sliced apple with some plain yogurt and a few honey roasted peanuts on top - yummie! Granted the peanuts are still sugary, but the quantity is low, and it's much less sugar than eating chocolate or cookies. *hugs* ~Jenna

Patti, I have a hard time with the sugars as well, but just this weekend, I bought some strawberries, and I cut up about 4-5 strawberries, washed em, put em in a bowl, and sprinkled some splenda on them! YUMM! It helped my sweet tooth alot, and is alot healthier. If you like berries, that's a great idea! Tricia