Just wanted to introduce myself, as I hope to be using the forums more.
My name is Meghan, and I am a sugar addict in a family of alcoholics. Candy and chocolate were my saviors and vices for many years. Over time I have realized that sugar is my enemy, and when I eat it I transform into a Sugar Gremlin which will probably snap and yell at loved ones and then cry uncontrolably for doing it. Fun times, let me tell you.
So last year, I decided it was time to take action. I cut sugar and all sweeteners from my life. It was very hard and withdrawal sucked, but once I was on the other side of it, it made the decision a lot better. The groggy head and swollen eyes I attributed to allergies turned out to be sugar hangover, so those symptoms went away. I was more level headed and nicer to be around. My husband no longer tiptoed around me and my son didn't have to worry about getting his head ripped off. when I DID eat sugar, I was usually slapped with an instant migraine and sometimes a stomach ache.

So, I fumbled around for a long time without guidance. I stumbled on the Potatoes not Prozac book about 6 months ago and read it. Funny how you read and take away only things that you want to take away. I read it as I was doing all the right things and to keep with it. I focused a lot on protein, still skipped the sugar, but didn't do the journaling or the potatoes.
Jealous of friends success loosing weight, i tried doing paleo for a while. Now that I'm reading the sugar sensitivity book, I have a MUCH better understanding of why that diet was a huge failure for me. I was spiral eating nonstop. Not hungry, but craving, and nothing I put in my mouth would satisfy. I also was having major anxiety attacks and bouts of depression again. I also gained weight instead of loosing it, and felt totally out of control.
Then I found myself sneaking more bites of chocolate, the occasional cookie, etc.
So after lots of anxiety attacks and days where i would call in sick just to hide in my bed, I decided it was time to take care of my mental health and not worry about my physical as much. I started doing my daily yoga again, even if it's only 15 minutes, I do it as a quick check in and reminder that I am focusing on healing.
I also bought the sugar sensitivity book for my kindle and have been reading that, and I purchased a cute little notebook to keep with me for my food journal.
I've got the protein thing down, so for me I'm working on step one but making sure I have the browns WITH my protein. The plate of scrambled eggs and bacon needs some oats or toast. So it's still a new beginning.
I also have decided to take some more time getting support on the forums. Even if it's just reading and learning I'm not the only one. I also hope to sign up for some classes on here. We will see.

So thanks in advance for all of the support I know I will get from here. I really appreciate it.

Meghan