Thank you for the link. And you are not alone – I hear from lots and lots of men who struggle with sugar addiction, too.

I can empathize. For much of my life, I have treated myself so harshly. Pushing, pushing, pushing myself…being the stoic….ignoring my needs….criticizing myself for feeling lonely, tired, sad, or frustrated. My journey began with offering myself compassion – something I starved myself of as I gorged on sugar.

I know how you feel. I know many people who can eat sugar moderately without a problem – so to them, the thought of being “addicted” to sugar is almost laughable. Honor how you were made, your limits, and your body. We all feel terrified about giving up sugar. But there is so much to gain – namely freedom, peace and wellbeing.

I was bulimic for over 5 years, and my favorite binge foods were sugar and simple carbs. In fact, I don’t think I ever binged on broccoli, carrots, or steak. I definitely think there’s a connection between sugar and bingeing – although I also had to heal my emotional addiction to sugar (the fact that I turned to food to solve life’s pain.) I know the pain of an eating disorder. I wish you health and wholeness on your journey.

I’m glad you’ve found lots of support here. Wow – a baker – that would be a very challenging job for me! If you’re looking for more support, we have a Sugar Addiction support program http://www.firstourselves.com/sugar-support/ and forums to help you break free from sugar.

“No it doesn’t,” my husband replied.

I read the label, and sure enough – sugar.

You may want to read The End of Overeating by David Kessler, as he talks about how the food processing industry intentionally adds sugar (and salt) to food to make it taste better and to sell more. Very interesting read….

I know many vegans who also choose not to eat sugar. I think that’s great that you’re aligning your values with your food choices, and finding a way of eating that resonates with you body, mind and spirit. My philosophy about food is that each person needs to find a way of eating that honors their body – an integrative approach that values many different ways of eating. In my ebook, I share what works for me as an example of one way of sugar free eating, and not as a prescription for what to follow.