I have finally come to the conclusion that I am in the position where I am going to have to eliminate certain problem foods from my diet. Right now this is hard for me to comprehend, because the word “eliminate” seems so final, but certain foods are an “instant gratification” thing and then they are a problem after that.

For me sugar is on of those foods. Here is what Dr. Oz has to say about sugar:

When you eat or drink sugar, Dr. Oz says the sudden energy surge your body experiences is followed by an insulin surge that rapidly drops the blood sugar level—so two hours later, you feel famished and tired. To keep an even keel, Dr. Oz says to replace simple carbohydrates with complex ones so the absorption is more controlled and you experience long-term satiety. “Sugar is supposed to be eaten, of course,” says Dr. Oz, “but it should come together with fat or some element like fiber—as you would find in fruit—so you can absorb it a bit more slowly.”

For me this is so true. About an hour or two after I eat something that has a lot of sugar, I get shaky. This is a terrible feeling and usually causes me to eat whatever is in sight until the feeling subsides. Sugar is the first thing I need to start looking at with a different attitude.