I actually used knowledge of their unpleasant side effects to help overcome my unhealthy diet. While I was still addicted to sugar and craving the taste of swe

I actually used knowledge of their unpleasant side effects to help overcome my unhealthy diet. While I was still addicted to sugar and craving the taste of sweets, I switched to the "sugar free" sugar alcohol versions of treats. The knowledge that anything more than a reasonable portion would lead to discomfort (at best) was wonderful motivation to keep my portions in check. I used the same method to wean myself off of potato chips and other greasy, salty snacks. I'd heard plenty of horror stories about Olean when I was a child, so I never dared eat more than 4 Fat Free Pringles at a time. The necessarily smaller portions made it easier to focus on enjoying the treats (and thus be satisfied with less), instead of getting lost in a binge. I don't even bother to walk down the sweets or snacks isles at the grocery anymore. I highly recommend the method for anyone whose willpower needs just a wee bit of bolstering.