Take care of yourself first. Add something to your life. You are going to be eliminating something that has been central to your existence. Prepare for that, by adding a new element to your life. Find a new hobby (other than baking sweets) Exercise Volunteer
Keep your blood sugar level stable. You can accomplish this by eating protein and complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat toast with peanut butter with apple slices on top. Don't stop eating sugar suddenly. Eat your breakfast. Absolutely do not skip it. Include protein at each meal. If you are unsure where you can find protein, do some research. Eat foods with a low glycemic index. Examples include: whole wheat bread, oatmeal, beans, cherries, apples, grapefruit. Eat regularly. Don't let more than four hours elapse without eating.
Consider yourself as detoxxing. You have to stop. Your health, weight, self-image, and life depend upon this. Don't tackle a major project or try to change anything else in your life at this time. The 'major project' is your sugar addiction. Find ways to provide support for yourself. Go to the spa, take naps, sleep or don't sleep (whatever works for you). Make simple meals (for everyone) that don't contain the ingredients that you are trying to avoid. Try prayer and meditation or maybe support groups if you feel that will help.
Don't focus on weight loss. That is not what this is all about. This is about gaining control over something that is very detrimental to your health. Weight loss will come, but stressing because it isn't happening (or happening fast enough) will make things worse.
Know your worth. You are not your addiction.
Create an environment that will support you. Involve your family and friends (if you think they can help you). Have them help you with your battle against sugar addiction. Avoid places where sugar will rear its ugly head. Avoid certain aisles in the grocery store, movie theaters, and abstain from baking.
Learn about your body and what makes you feel good, bad, or indifferent. Consider keeping a journal and document closely your reactions to everything.
Don't use artificial sweeteners. They can actually make you feel hungrier and prone to eat more. In addition, they can cause side effects in some people, such as increased urination.
Don't stress if you slip. Just start over. Don't beat yourself up or berate yourself endlessly.
Learn to forgive yourself. Yes, sugar is addictive, just like smoking or drugs. In some ways, it can be even more difficult to quit because sugar is so very pervasive. Also, everyone needs to eat but no one needs to smoke or use drugs. Learn to accept yourself.
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