What's the deal with sugar?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th Mar 2012 10:29am

Do you think the Government should play a part in prohibiting the amount of sugar that's 'hidden' in processed foods? Perhaps imposing a tax on sugar? Do you think more education should be given on the dangers of excess sugar intake? Have you cut out sugar in the past and noticed a difference in your health and weight? Do you have a sugar substitute? Or do you simply not care...?

ellie78

16th Mar 2012 07:46pm

I decided that 2012 was my year to get my 20's body back, after producing 4 beautiful children, the eldest now being 13, I feel the need to get back to fitness, health and to feel better about myself.
I have cut out ALL sugar, now only eat fresh fruit and vegetables, green tea or chamomile, no coffee or soft drinks or processed juices.
So far I have lost just over 10kg and still have a few to go to get to my goal weight, my clothes are already beyond loose and I can even take some pants off and on without even undoing them (couldn't even get them on at the beginning of the year!)
To be honest I don't think there is a need for sugar, of course I go through stages where I crave some chocolate or cake, or biscuits, but I guess that's because I know what the taste is like. I just look at them and say to myself, would I rather that packet of biscuits, or to fit into that new dress I saw at the shops!
so far it has worked, bring on the rest of 2012!!

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