Giving up sweet things for Stoptober

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I eat far too much sugar and I drink far too much Diet Coke, so I'm going to give up both for October.
I've tried having both in moderation, and sooner or later I fail. I've tried giving up both for good, and sooner or later I fail. I reckon I can get my head around the challenge (and finite time) of just quitting both for the month. And 31 days is long enough to feel a difference.

I'm not suggesting a month-long check-in thread, I name change too often for that. However, I would love to hear from anyone else considering something similar and I'd love to hear from anyone who has managed either, and what the benefits were to them.

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Good luck! If you're giving up sugary crap, do you need something to take your mind off it? Exercise is the best thing, can you join a gym?

I'm in.
I did it before: I have up all soda for twenty YEARS! Then I went somewhere crazy hot and nothing would quench my thirst other than a coke. Opened the floodgates. I need to stop again.
In my years off fuzzy drinks, I definitely felt better for it. My waistline shrunk.
I also eat too many sweets. I don't drink alcohol, I don't eat meat or dairy. These are easy for me to not have. Sugar is my vice.
We can do it.

I'm giving up shopping for a month. I have a clothes shopping addiction and I am ashamed to say I buy so many clothes, always feeling like I need more. I have been in denial about it, and I need to change - so my husband is holding me to account! I'm quite nervous about it, which sounds crazy but it's been a habit so long. I send alot back but it's this cycle of buying/returning/guilt!

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Fabulous, I’m glad it’s not just me.

I’m weaning myself off this week, ready for Saturday. I don’t drink either. Planning some distractions is a good idea.

@Oiseaux i would give everything i have to
swap your sugar vice for my alcohol one 😭.

OP just like it is for alcohol prepare for withdrawal and have alternative activities and distraction techniques. Know your triggers. Day 4 is normally the hardest but after that you should be ok.

I understand. It's easy for me though - I never liked the idea of alcohol. It doesn't even taste nice. Basically, I think I have a child's palate! Hence my love of sweets and fizzy drinks.