that is huge! I am the same way. I feel that when I have excess sugar, wow my moods and emotions are absolutely insane. IT's just like Kathleen talked about in her books. it's that dr jekyl / ms hyde effect - when I get my sugar, I can see how I am this excited, bubbly person, soothed by my 'drug' adn when I crave it, I become so cranky and snappy! But with my food journaling because I think I'm more accountable for what I eat, I've naturally reduced the sugar quantity and finding that the protein helps me stay a LOT more sane.

: I would like to share a small victory
: that seems huge. I have been on
: Step One for about a month now and
: also off of dairy since I found
: that my body is sensitive to it. I
: am actually seeing a difference in
: my moods (like I don't want to
: slap my husband when he VERY
: happily wishes me a good morning.
: LOL! It used to drive me crazy).
: Today, I purchased organic 85%
: dark chocolate to have as a treat
: occasionally and tried a bit after
: lunch. I THREW IT OUT! Seriously?
: It tasted awful to me; well,
: actually sort of tasteless and
: unsatisfying. Now, I understand
: that this doesn't mean I have
: fully conquered sugar but, darn, I
: feel great about it!