Results and mood swings?

[snobles]

My husband and I have been on the "change of life book" for about a week now. We were just wondering, how long before we start seeing results? and also, how does everybody deal with the mood swings??? I have been very moody, and like I'm looking for an arguement! lol...I stay that way most of the time. Any suggestions? It's like the littlest things set me off! Thanks!!

[Doug Varrieur]

You are going through "Sugar Withdrawals" which may last as long as two to three weeks. For some people its mild for others who have been addicted to sugar for a long time it can be quite disturbing. Sugar is as addicting as drugs and breaking it off will have some effects. I remember waking up in the middle of the night with the shakes. The good news is once your through it it's gone and doesn't return. After the initial weigh in I suggest you stay off the scale for 14 days before the send weigh in. Weighing yourself too often will create too much anxiety, something you don't need! Stay the course, all will be well.

[beebs]

Interesting.  I didnt really have mood swings but I think that may be due to the fact that my blood sugars were so much better that I just felt great.

[Cathy]

Thanks for this post.  I too am having some terrible mood swings, more than normal.  lol  Age started the mood swings and now the withdrawl.  Okay, I know what's doing it.  That is some what of a relief.  Thanks again.   

[umpa]

It takes about two to three weeks to detox the sugar from your body.Headaches are also common.

[beebs]

I just felt shaky. Guess I was fortunate, or else I wasnt eating as much sugar as others and that made mine easier.

[bevxx]

i've been irritable with my family more than usual...just wondering if i've got withdrawals too...xx

[umpa]

I actually compared quitting sugar with stopping smoking! Thats how bad I was! But everyweek I made homemade bread and homemade pasta!

[katary]

  even 4 1/2 weeks into the program i still have my moments,i have started apologizing in advance for any off the wall acts i may commit

[umpa]

Thats why its so important to eat and not starve yourself. You will get cranky quick!

[beebs]

Hmmm. Am I the only one not cranky?

[umpa]

Actually you are doing everything right.If you are not cranky or shakey it means your eating the right amount of food at the right times.You are a diabetic you know this.

[Doug Varrieur]

Feel irritable?, grab two or three meat and cheese roll ups or a couple of string cheese sticks ad go for a walk. The fat in the cheese will make you fill full after 15 minutes and calm you down. The walk gets you away from your loved ones or co-workers for 15 minutes. I like string cheese for a quick snack, it's pre-packaged individual portions are great. It comes in Mozzarella and Mozzarella Colby mixed and is zero sugar.

[owensmath]

Well, I must NOT be eating right today. I think I bit off a lot of 6th grade heads today....chewed them up and spit them out, though....

GRRRRR.......mostly kidding.... ha ha

: )

[Doug Varrieur]

YUM YUM, 6th graders.....taste like chicken!  SUGAR FREE!