Hi.

I have been sugarfree now for 5 weeks.

 I was on weight watchers before, gutsing their 'free' fruit- mainly grapes (highest in Fructose!!!) and healthy vegies constantly. I understand now the reason I never felt full. I had lost 4 kilos with them but had plateaued.

I have drunk diet drinks & mixers, and dry (lower kilojoule/alcohol) alcohol for the last few years, not excessively though.

I was on everything skim, but also was already on low sugar versions- aware of the sneaky 'low-fat' tactics of adding sugar and numerous kilojoules.

I was and still do- walk most days, 3-8kms. I love it.

I was 63kg- in my healthy weight range, but want to get to 59kg.

Ok. I read the Sweet Poison book and it makes sense. Higher fat foods satiate.

I changed to your regime with little side effects, ditched all remaining sugar things,( have only had 3 pieces of fruit in 5 weeks to make sure my fructose consumption is negligible....), eating healthy, high fibre foods.

After years of abstaining, I have had hot chips, a meat pie, full fat lattes (YUM), glasses of full-cream milk....it feels SO indulgent!

Hear is the 'but'......I am gradually, consistently gaining weight. :( Now 65kilos, a 2 kilo gain :(.

I have reread many chapters, and understand the hunger control factor. I assume mine isnt working properly yet? How long does it take? I am feeling full, but there are so many yum things I can now eat that tempt me. I struggle to get 'hungry' at times to reeducate my control mechanisms.

I WILL remain sugarfree indefinately, it feels so 'right'; but I am considering returning to low-fat milk, butter again- of course checking ingredients lists as I always fastidiously do for unsafe alterations. Back to ultra- lean meats? Is this the 'sugarfree but not obese' way to lose a bit of weight?

Please advise David.....someone.....anyone???

I'm in a similar position, close to goal, and I'm still calorie counting just to be sure.  If I let myself eat whatever I want I go over 2000 calories. 

What I really need to do is to ensure I still have lots of veges.  I've concentrated on fibre in my  breakfasts but have let the veges slip.  I've also gone and made too many ice creams and cakes etc with dextrose so am reigniting my sweet tooth!

I am concerned that my body thinks that a higher weight should be normal for me.  I don't really trust my brain / body to stop eating yet, even though a lot of the time I get a full feeling, I'm ready to eat all too soon again.

thanks- all input is appreciated and supports me. I dont know anyone else sugar-free, so friends dont relate to it.

I am determined to learn as much as I can about my new lifestyle. The book is certainly very well thumbed!!!