Comments on: MaxDiet Week: Sugars, Carbs, and What They Mean for Your Weekend

By: Mara

Mara — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:37:39 +0000

Love this article.. mostly about your reactions to eating sugar. I also have this euphoria, “I will enjoy this!” and then realize afterwards that I feel deprived. Also, comparing sugar to cocaine, in my experience, is legitimate. Why would people keep eating it if it has terrible side effects? Because it is a drug. A lot of people will say that it’s far less addicting than a drug such as cocaine. I disagree. Smaller doses of sugar that are seeped into everything is far more influential than a big dose of something you tried just one time. Scary picture, btw. He really does look like a fat, aristocratic monarch. I appreciate that you rely on yourself to make these choices. I find that I’m always searching for answers, as I haven’t seen my own results yet. It’s all because of the sugar. Luckily this world has fruit- yes!

By: Melisah

Melisah — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:22:24 +0000

I love this article. Makes it nice and simple for someone who has zero knowledge on unhealthy eating. You basically reiterated all that the book “Skinny Bitch” has to say on refined sugar/flour/”white” carbs. I can especially relate and love what you said under “Sounds like a hassle!” I go through this all time!

By: hggh

hggh — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:27:59 +0000

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:06:37 +0000

I agree with everything you say and I have experienced also, first hand the effects of sugar. I gave up sugar last year for “lent” and so had to change my whole eating program – i thought it would be a “piece of cake” and was I wrong when I realised that I had to now read every packaging label in the grocery store! Everything just about has sugar in and I am so glad that some one agrees with me, because honestly people are blind to it…. I came across your site because I am vegan and doing crossfit and I need a diet plan to maintain energy for workouts! Great Site.

By: Andrey

Andrey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:02:06 +0000

If fruit is ok, is it acceptable to use apple juice concentrate as a substitute? It seems like a loophole, but many recipes need a dash of sugar.

By: Nils

Nils — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:20:47 +0000

Insteresting to find someone also concentrating on no-sugar-eating (and no white flour/rice/etc) :-). I’m from Germany and also found someone (Dr. Max Otto Bruker) here who taught me not to eat sugar. So in every country, there are some who understand. Lucky you and me :-) Best wishes! Nils

ps: moreover i dont drink too, am vegetarian, and starting pickup atm %-) so if i am a girl, i would be in your 15-25 mating partners ;-) too bad were same-gender lol ^^

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:40:57 +0000

This is a really great article. I recently began a no caffeine (personal challenge) for 90 days (I am on day 55). It took until about day 50 to start having energy in the morning without caffeine. Then I decided to do the same thing with sugar (I am on day 6), it is not easy but, I have new determination after reading this article. I am so excited to reach the point where I no longer need either sugar or caffeine. I wonder what that will feel like!

By: Prophdng

Prophdng — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:59:54 +0000

I think my biggest difficulty is going to be white rice.

Its not so much that its a big tasty favorite of mine, but its an edible plate for my favorite foods.

I love Indian food, particularly curries, and the meat I usually choose is not essential, but potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce are my favorite part.

And then there is sushi. I know fish is still not the best choice, but this is my all time favorite food, mostly because I feel great after eating it. Any thoughts?

Ultimately though, I guess I don’t eat either food that often anymore…so its quibbling over something I could probably eat anyway (and may not even want to after x days on the diet).

Food is good, but feeling good is better, and I think my health and energy are worth the potential sacrifice.

By: Eddy

Eddy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:46:06 +0000

Tynan
I agree 100% with what your saying, staying off the white shit eg white flour, rice sugar etc led me to cure my asthma (I have had it since childhood) Word of note though on trying to cut out out the white poison though – it wont be easy…

Cheers for the article

By: vanmartin

vanmartin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:46:51 +0000

Tynan, I’ve been reading your blog for a while and this is definitely my favourite post so far. I met someone last year who convinced me to cut out all things refined (including sugar and flour) and it’s changed my life. Lost of a lot of weight, can’t remember when last I was sick, much more energy and food does taste better.