http://www.momresponds.com/487/obese-and-miserable/ Luise Addresses Your Interests With Wisdom and Love Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:16:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.momresponds.com/487/obese-and-miserable/#comment-3587 Luise Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:44:50 +0000 http://www.momresponds.com/487/obese-and-miserable/#comment-3587 Answer: Hi Beverly: Well, I think your question is one that requires different answers for different people. It's the degree to which they are hooked that determines the need for a "clean" space in which to live. For spouses that are true addicts to sugar, seriously endangered and out of control, it would be the same as living in a house with an active, struggling alcoholic and keeping booze around for your own convenience. For most of them, not all, it just wouldn't work. Addiction isn't logical. It isn't rational. It's not responsible, ethical or "normal". It's a force that conquers and kills...to give it it's just due. And anyone taking it on and trying to beat it needs all the help they can get. Yes, eat only what he eats. It should be a good, balanced diet. And "treat" yourself away from home, alone. If you are stong enough to do it, continue to eat the right stuff even when he falls off the wagon. Blessings, Luise Answer: Hi Beverly: Well, I think your question is one that requires different answers for different people. It’s the degree to which they are hooked that determines the need for a “clean” space in which to live. For spouses that are true addicts to sugar, seriously endangered and out of control, it would be the same as living in a house with an active, struggling alcoholic and keeping booze around for your own convenience. For most of them, not all, it just wouldn’t work. Addiction isn’t logical. It isn’t rational. It’s not responsible, ethical or “normal”. It’s a force that conquers and kills…to give it it’s just due. And anyone taking it on and trying to beat it needs all the help they can get. Yes, eat only what he eats. It should be a good, balanced diet. And “treat” yourself away from home, alone. If you are stong enough to do it, continue to eat the right stuff even when he falls off the wagon. Blessings, Luise

]]> http://www.momresponds.com/487/obese-and-miserable/#comment-3586 Beverly Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:01:33 +0000 http://www.momresponds.com/487/obese-and-miserable/#comment-3586 Hello Luise, I so enjoy your website, and how generous you are in answering people's questions. Sugar addiction is something my husband deals with constantly. I sometimes feel like I am a yo yo since his eating habits go from eating what he wants to total avoidance of trigger foods. Since I am not a sugar addict I would sure appreciate any tips for those of us who are not addicted to sugar who have partners who are. Do we refrain from having foods we like in the house because of the pressure it puts on them? Do we eat those foods in front of them? I sure would appreciate some advice on living with a sugarholic. Beverly (PS: I read your comments added to this great book review of Sugar Shock) http://www.heathynewage.com/starmain.html Hello Luise, I so enjoy your website, and how generous you are in answering people’s questions. Sugar addiction is something my husband deals with constantly. I sometimes feel like I am a yo yo since his eating habits go from eating what he wants to total avoidance of trigger foods. Since I am not a sugar addict I would sure appreciate any tips for those of us who are not addicted to sugar who have partners who are. Do we refrain from having foods we like in the house because of the pressure it puts on them? Do we eat those foods in front of them? I sure would appreciate some advice on living with a sugarholic. Beverly (PS: I read your comments added to this great book review of Sugar Shock) http://www.heathynewage.com/starmain.html

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