Comments on: Who’d You Buy That Candy For?

By: Sandy Weiner

Sandy Weiner — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:45 +0000

I know of your struggle with food addictions, Renee, and I give you so much credit for working so hard on overcoming them. You are aware and that is the most important step. The fact that you are actively steering away from these sugary and refined foods is commendable. You are a good example to inspire others.

By: renee

renee — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:47:27 +0000

I too am a sugar addict and for over a year now I have taken myself off of refined sugar, white flour and artificial sweeteners. I have never felt better. While I still have a tendency to eat emotionally at times the “binge” is nowhere near the same as it used to be when I allowed myself the above foods. But I feel like a recovered alcoholic and it is a great feeling.
Re Halloween, I guess I’m lucky, I live in a Jewish neighborhood (orthodox) where nobody goes Trick or Treating, so I almost never get anyone at my door!

By: Malerie

Malerie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:58:50 +0000

Years ago, I told my kids that the Great Pumpkin would exchange their bags of candy for a big prize, which would show up in the morning in place of the candy stash. And then, guess who ended up eating all of the candy??? The “Great Pumpkin” of course!

By: Sandy Weiner

Sandy Weiner — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:54:46 +0000

You are right, Debbie. I didn’t mean to be insensitive to those who are addicted to sugar. I am sorry if I offended you in any way. I will try and be more mindful in the future. Thanks for the reminder.

By: debbie walk

debbie walk — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:58 +0000

Sore subject – I still believe that some people are addicted to sugar and can’t have any – the fact that it leads to a binge has nothing to do with feeling guilty. You don’t binge because you are not addicted to sugar. It reminds me of people who expect those suffering from chronic depression to just snap out of it.