I am grateful for your careful informative reply. I now realise that my over indulgence of sweets must end. Another phase of my life has to begin. I no longer drink alcohol and somehow do not miss it. As you stated, I should find that candy etc. will not tempt me.
I note that a health store gave me Acidophilus and Bifidus in tablet form, but I stopped taking them. I forget what I had stated what problem I needed them for. Due for a complete rethink and some research by me. Anyway, one grateful Freeper here for what others are able to suggest.
We want to feel good about ourselves.
Run. No walk fast. No bicycle. Run 20 to 30 mins 3 times a week. It is work, until run is over, then ecstacy.
You will get high, good high. It will replace sweet sugar high. Your body will naturally shun bad food and desire good food. Veggie spinach. Fruit watermelon. Pure ice water.
Slowly you will dilute away sugar drinks, dilute with water.
The feel good high lasts days.