Carb addict!

[timmyg]

Hi, I massively struggle with over consumption of processed carbs. I have a good understanding of health and nutrition but constantly fail to stay true to my word. I'm a slave to cravings. I'm very carb intolerant. I want out. I enjoy working out but since gaining 6kg since October last year I've struggled with illness and injury leading to lack of confidence. That has lead to a lack of motivation and here I am in a rut, a vicious circle I just can't seem to break out of.

I want to return to the better version of me and the happiness that brings.

[Zest]

Hi timmyg ,

Welcome to the Healthy eating forum. I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with illness and injury and that your confidence has suffered as a result, and I know you've gained 6kg since October last year, but I really hope that you can re-gain your confidence with support from the forums.

I know you mentioned that you already have a good understanding of health and nutrition, so I'm wondering if perhaps you might benefit from the support of the NHS weight loss forum? They have regular weigh-in groups (which are free and very supportive), and many people are following the NHS 12 week plan, which is worth a look. You can find it in the NHS Choices website, but if you have difficulty finding it, let me know - and I'll give you a link.

Do have a look around the Healthy eating forum too - as there are different topics, and the NHS Choices pages are informative and interesting - both in terms of food and also the exercise side of things.

Wishing you all the best and hope to see you around and about in the forum.

Zest

[Bazza1234]

Your use of the word "processed" lies at the heart of your difficulties but at least you know and understand this. Addiction is a difficult thing to break - addiction to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and processed foods (for this read "sugar" and/or other simple carboydrates). I don't know how to advise addicted people to break their addiction - but at least stay for a beginning away form those places where you are seduced by the addiction. For smoking and alcoholism it is pubs, clubs, bars, bottle shops - for an addiction like yours it is modern supermarkets, coffee/cake shops, etc.

[pinkicepop]

I'm slowly ditching the carbs and finding I'm not really missing them also the sugar highs/lows have stabilised and I'm loosing weight too 👍

[Lelcalla]

Hi there..i know that feeling! I'm about to embark on a 10 day detox for exactly that reason.i have just ordered all of the suggested supplements and will start in a few days..i will let you know how it goes or you can join me and start too! Dr Hyman's "The bood sugar solution 10 day Detox"..

[matets]

Increasing your protein intake will keep you fuller longer hence miniseries cravings.

[Jimbim37]

Distraction activities too. Change the bed, do the ironing , something active while the craving hits. Then remember it's on,y however long until your next planned meal.