My Candy Addiction

I must have been in my early twenties when I discovered Fuzzy Peaches. I would finish a bag within a half hour or less. Overtime, they became my comfort food. If I wasn't feeling well, I'd buy them. If I wasn't in a good mood, I'd buy them. If I was stressed out, I'd buy them. If I was on cloud nine, I'd buy them. Sometimes I would buy them just for the sake of buying them!

By August 2004, I realized I had a serious problem. I was addicted to candy. It wasn't just Fuzzy Peaches but also Wine Gums and Swedish Berries. I decided to challenge myself. I was going to do a candy and chocolate fast for an entire year. I told my siblings and close friends my plan and asked for their support. Some of them laughed and told me I was crazy but promised to help me.

August 6, 2005 ended my year long candy fast (with the exception of one or two slip-ups). I felt good about myself for completing this fast. If I could do without candy and chocolate for an entire year, I could do anything! I ended and celebrated this monumental event with a pack of Jolly Ranchers.

The celebration continued that weekend. I bought every kind of candy I could get my hands on. The following week, I promised myself that I would keep my candy intake under control so that I wouldn't have to torture myself again.

Fast forward 10 years and I'm back at square one. This time it's worse. Some weeks I would buy candy everyday. I'm afraid to look back at my banking statements to see how much money I wasted at Bulk Barn, Walmart, the Dollar Store and even Shoppers just to fill my craving. 

Last year, my Naturopathic Doctor was shocked at how high my sugar level was. He told me I needed to scale back and to come back in four months for a follow-up.   I didn't go back.

I tried to do another candy fast at least half a dozen times but failed.

Well, it's a new year and I'm trying again. December 31st I had my last bag of fuzzy peaches. I won't be as crazy this time and eliminate chocolate. Just candy. With all the baking I do, avoiding chocolate would be next to impossible.

Now I'll have to find a healthy alternative to fill my candy craving.

I have 12 months to come up with a game plan on how to keep this addiction under control for good. Once I figure it out, I'll let you know.

Any suggestions for a healthy alternative to fill my candy void?

What addiction are you trying to overcome/have overcome?


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