Is there rehab for sugar addiction? If not, there should be.

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Any tips or tricks to sustaining long term no simple sugars in diet?

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It’s really not sustainable in my opinion.

I think you’re better off aiming for a generally low carb diet with one cheat meal a week you can look forward to.

Parasite cleanse will help.

There’s little you can really do. If you’re still fighting it by month 2, I’d just give up.

Get into long distance running and hit the weights heavy. At least your fitness will burn the excess calories.

Protein shakes
Legendary and Quest line of low sugar high protein treats (pop tarts and chocolate peanut butter cups both hit)
Yogurts with granola
Zero sugar candy (lots of options)
Zero sugar cookies

It’s better to trick the brain about sugar cravings than to try and stay away from it 100%. You might still have an insulin release but it’s basically zero and nothing like from high sugar foods.

Once your body starts losing fat, you’ll subconsciously relate this to the low sugar foods and will physically crave more of them

I quit drinking 7 years ago and started lifting and dialing in a healthier diet. But sugar craving is my weakness. I eat candy daily and ice cream occasionally. One thing that has helped has been apples. I eat the shite outta apples. I know I could be a lot leaner than I am if I could cut sugar but it’s hard as hell

Been sober 3 and didnt know about the sugar cravings, its terrible. Cheat days start with a gallon of blue bell now, try to just do that once every 4-6 weeks now though.

Eat good protein and healthy fats.

If you get a sudden urge to consume some sugar, try a pinch of good quality salt.

I’ve done sugar fasts several times, it’s my weakness as well. Sugar makes my joints hurt so bad, you’d think I could just give it up…nope. But not keeping it in the house definitely helps. I get the sugar free Worthers hard candy & have one after a meal.

Day 7 today. So far so good. Can actually see a small difference in abdomen area already.

Looking fwd to this time next week!

I don't think cutting it out completely is the way to go for most, will just inevitably have large binge relapses. There is nothing wrong with a little here and there. Dehydration has a lot to do with the sugar cravings too, so one thing to do, anytime you are really craving something sweet, is to drink a glass of water and wait 10-15 minutes. If you are still really craving something, then have something. Find some good alternatives to the main culprits of your cravings that are healthier.

As some have mentioned, vanilla greek yogurt mixed with some flavored protein powders or use some of the sugar free pudding mixes has been a big help for me. There are some decent alternative brownie recipes out there too, or make some overnight oats bowls that are more dessert themed.