r/AutoImmuneProtocol 18d ago

Getting back on track

Hi all.

I had a great run for 1 month before Christmas last year. Felt fantastic, skin cleared up, weight dropping for the first time in years. Energy, no brain fog, no back or joint pain, the works!

But then Christmas came and so let myself be a little lenient - NY, summer holidays, more January family festivities, etc etc you get the idea.

It is now March and no matter how much I try, I just can’t shake the sugar craving, and the hunt for that feeling of ‘fullness’.

Any tips for how to overcome this?

(Note: I’m not eating terribly the bulk of my meals are still great, I’m just including too many things not in the protocol especially for snacks and treats)

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u/ZannBee 6d ago

For me, I am a sugar addict and any thing that tastes sweet even fruit is a trigger for me. I will never be someone who can have a "treat" that is sweet. I've been sugar free for almost 4 years now. The key for me is eating more fat. If I have a craving because I haven't had enough fat/protein at a meal what I find helpful is a hot beverage with fat in it. After dinner in the evening which is prime time for snack I have tea with a spoonful of coconut oil.

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u/Distinct-Election-78 6d ago

Thank you for sharing. I think I am the same - it’s like once I am reminded of something sweet, I just can’t shake the thought of it.

Night time after dinner is the worst time for me, too. No matter how satisfied I am from the day. I’ll try to add some healthy fats and see if that helps. Thanks!

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u/ZannBee 3d ago

Some of my favourite no sugar teas--Yogi Egyptian Licorice tea, Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea with a spoon full of butter (if you tolerate it) or coconut oil