I Quit Sugar For An Entire Year - How My Life Changed
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- January first of 2020 I decided to see what would happen if I quit added sugar, after having binged on junk food for two weeks. In this video, I share my experience along with some scientific data and the benefits/withdrawal effects of quitting sugar.
After finishing the challenge I've decided to continue this lifestyle for the most part, restrict most added sugars in the future. Let me know what you guys think about this challenge or any of your similar experiences in the comments below.
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Hello. I'm from Mauritius 🇲🇺. 56 yrs old. Here we grow sugar cane. Recently I saw a post by Jessie Inchauspe, biochemist, super interesting. Thus I can comment on ur post. U were right to quit sugar. Sweet things give us a feeling of satisfaction
Sorry. Continuing... So I realized excess of sugar affects ALL organs from brain, heart, liver, eyes to skin. We get sugar from sugar cane, beetroot, etc. Starch is a kind of sugar from rice, potatoes, pasta, roti, flour etc. Too much carbs mean excess sugar. Fructose is sugar from fruits. So too ripe fruits not good. Next juice in canned fruit or fruit juice on bricks is bad for health.
So sugar , once taken, created an addiction and causes ur brain to want more. But excess makes us feel tired, irritating, etc
Thx
If you eat a sweet treat again, you will notice it is sickly sweet and you won’t sleep well that night. Sugar is a horrible drug and the food industry wants everyone addicted to it.
Your comment clicked with me beacsue I had a chocolate bar late last night, I spend a HORRIBLE night, I woke up so much because my belly would produce acids and I was feeling sick
I gave up refined sugar in June, and this is my feeling now.
Yeah I didn't drink sodas for 2 years then the first time I drank one I felt sick from the sugar.
lol
I had a sample in Costco of beef jerky yesterday - holy cow all I tasted was the sugar.
I quit sugar in 1986. I am 77 years old but look younger. Sugar will kill you. I weighted 254 lbs when I quit. I now weigh 119 and have stayed there. I cook without sugar and everyone loves my cooking.
That's awesome! I hope to be that way too. I'm on week 2 without added sugars & ultra processed foods for the first time in my life.
The sight of store bought sweets are very unappealing to me at this point (and I hope to NEVER go back to those) however I'm beginning to miss things like homemade sugary baked goods, especially right now in the cold weather.
There are loads of sugar free bake goods out there. Look on line. Also , you can buy mixes at all markets. They are not too bad. You can make any dessert if you are creative. You can do it!
I needed to hear this. Thank you.
What do you use as sweetener?
@@charlenecarroll8218 you can do it! I'm only on day 16 and I've already dropped 10lbs of body fat and excess water weight. I didn't think it was possible to lose weight this quickly.
After quitting sugar the most difficult aspect is social gatherings, not that I want to eat sweets, but people get offended cause they feel personally rejected when I just don’t eat what they’re eating.
True
That's fucking true forget about sugar I don't even eat anything outside I have strict food rules on me I'm training weights and cardio for strength and balnce in life . But people don't get me when I reject eating what they offer or eating outside with them
just say you can't eat sugar, it's not that big of a deal
Just say you diabetic lol
Urghh this is soo true! Drives me insane when people don’t understand the meaning of no
One benefit I noticed from quitting sugar that I did not expect was:
I felt this sense of freedom. I started feeling more free from myself rather than being constantly in need of something, that something being sugar. I started feeling like I could do anything, go anywhere, rather than being a slave to my cravings.
This freedom, and what I would say is true freedom, is something that everyone should experience, cause it is an incredible thing that makes life feel like you're living it.
Lol that shouldn’t matter if you work out every day fella
I want this. Thank you for sharing. It's inspired me
This is going to be the comment that gets me in gear. Thank you.
You are still addicted to water though😅
Thank you for SHARING. I agree. The world is sugarholic. I want to be free too ❤
I’m on month 7. The first month was the hardest. Now it’s a non issue. I lost 20lbs. Blood pressure is normal. No longer Prediabetic.
how long did it take to stop being prediabetic?
Wanted to ask the same
Wow, well done. Did you do anything else for weight loss?
Usually adding more protein daily to ur diet and cutting carbs and sugar helps with loosing weight and kind of helping your body to heal and balance itself. This helped me to loose weight and eleninate pre-diabetic. My nutritionist helped me. Getting guided by a good nutritionist definitely helps.
Also it tool me around 3 months to see better blood work and 6-7 months to get better blood work...to be pre-diabetic free
I didn’t quit but drastically reduced my sugar intake. I still eat fresh fruit regularly and occasionally eat ice cream or chocolate. Balance is the key.
So true, quitting cold turkey like he did is not for the weak and can actually lead to binge episodes. Some sugar every now and again paired with a balanced diet never hurt anyone
And how do you feel now that you've reduced your intake? I flip flop on eating sugar on the weekends and being clean during the work but I think I should cut it out completely. Have you noticed any changes?
@@Danjacytes , I believe you should not deprive yourself of the simple pleasures of life. The key is moderation, healthy eating and exercise. I have reduced the intake of sugars and carbs like baked goods. I rarely drink any fizzy drinks or fruit juices or eat boxed cereals. Instead I add a slice lemon to my plain or carbonated spring water. For breakfast I eat poached eggs, avocados, sweet potatoes with grilled tomatoes and some cheese. Other times I will cook organic oatmeal cereal and add berries and nuts and fat reduced milk. On rare days occasions I will eat fried eggs with toast or make pancakes.
For lunch I eat grilled chicken with stir fried vegetables or grilled fish with either steamed or sautéed vegetables. I eat lots of different fresh fruits and vegetables.
For snacks I eat mixed nuts or bite of chocolate or rarely serving of ice cream or a cookie. I avoid fried and salty snacks like chips.
I don’t go to the gym or run. I just do a brisk walk daily of 5-10km depending on the weather. I try to walk everywhere rather than drive.
With this simple routine of eating well, moderate exercise and enjoying simple pleasures of life has helped me maintain my bmi, blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure.
It is easier to quit drugs and alcohol 🍺 in my opinion than sugar and junk food 🍱
@@PraveenSrJ01 This is what i thought all the time.
When I quit sugar, all acne and hyperpigmentation disappeared within a month span. I wasn’t tired like I would usually be. Nor was I depressed👍
This is something I feel like will be help me alot! I struggle with hyperpigmentation and I feel like the only way to get rid of it will be no sugar intake....it's so hard tho
True my acne settled when i cut sugar. Also i felt less exhausted all the time.
I know I need to do this too, but ahhh it’s hard; I crave it every day!
I need that in my life. I get so tired by 4pm, I get nothing done 😭
Quitting sugar doesn't help a lot with most types of acne. It makes it slightly better though
My son and I just finished week one of no added sugar in our diet. We both lost 2.5” on our waist and I feel and look better already. I notice my son is more focused during school too, we both are excited to continue on 🎉
That's great!
Guess what liar, it’s impossible to lose that much weight in one week
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
Strength to you both 💪
At 62 I decided to quit sugar. I had been sober for 32 years and got to say, quitting sugar was way harder! One big thing I notice was after being clean from sugar for about 3 months my mind became much clearer than before! I lost 32 pounds in 6 weeks and now feel so much better. Thanks for posting this! All the best
U still ate fruits??
You're 94?
@@claymusic2205 XD thats what I first thought, too. No, being sober from probably alcohol, which was before the abstinence of Sugar. :)
Wow!!! That's fantastic. I'm 64 and trying to quit sugar. Your comment gave me an extra boost to keep trying and NOT give up. Thanks.
Good for you, also something I'd like to try.
Feel like we need a support group for no sugar with how addictive it is. Hi, my name is Bri and I'm 3 days clean. 😅
You got this Bri!!
Start one and I’ll totally join 😂
I'm three days clean as well! Sugar is so addicting :( but Keep going you'll get there! 🙌
Im gonna start. Wish me luck ❤️
@@niaonthego3442 All the best! You can do this!
for those who dont know, this isnt all sugar, this is just the “bad” sugars. all kinds of sugars exist in food, and its important for cellular respiration to occur in our body
Sugar isn’t important for cellular respiration by any means, but it’s not harmful to have sugar from fruits.
That's wrong. You don't need sugars from your food, your body can break down fat and protein to generate glucose
@@mvo9975 yes, although that proves your point. Both sugars and fats are broken down in your body to generate energy, all the same. So it’s only bad eating bad sugars, such as that showcases in the video. And it’s also bad eating certain fats too. All the same.
@@mvo9975. that is literally what im talking about.
@@generalgrievous2438, the whole point of cellular respiration is turning glucose into usable energy. glucose is sugar that is travelling around in the blood
I hadn’t eaten sugar for two weeks, and today I binge ate all of the junk food I could find and I felt so sick that I vomited. I really had no idea how bad sugar was until I stopped eating it. This guy motivated me to keep going !
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
you already eaten sugar that you don't know. You just think you don't eat sugar there is no sugar in other foods? why do you have blood glucose? It is because food you eat has sugar even though you think you are not eating sugar.
@@wonghowthere is a difference between sugar in fruits for example and the sugar in sweets
@@pnz3 sugar in sweets is sugar cane sugar, is plant sugar. It doesn't matter the source, all the same to the body, even carbohydrate will become sugars when digested, the body will use the same way, same purpose. You are supposed to have sugar in the body. The issue is too much. Asians don't have a problem, because we don't have sweets like European where they use up to 50% sugar.
@@pnz3 you must and should have known this. Asians chew on sugar canes in the older days, plus lychees all high in sugar, and we never had problems such as diabetes or overweight. It is only today, not just sugar alone, people just eat too much and don't exercise.
The fact that we all have withdrawal symptoms proves it’s addictive and bad for us. Food manufacturers has us all hooked.
The only cereal without it that I could find was puffed brown rice.
@@shelleywhite5229 yes, you’re right we need self control to avoid obvious sweets, cake, candy etc. It’s the hidden sugars that we all grew up with that starts the problem. Sugar in ketchup, sugar in cottage cheese and sour cream. Eat plain yogurt! It’s healthy! I haven’ seen a a single plain yogurt product that has less than 5G sugar per serving. Bread has sugar. And a majority of us grew up on white bread loaded with sugar. I think PBS or Nat Geo have excellent docs on food manufacturing.
You'll find it in almost every single food item....even Bacon!!
@@shelleywhite5229 yes it’s a real shock sometimes. Reading labels seems to be a new hobby of mine🤣 and there are about 24 different names for sugar, and likely many other things to keep us in the dark. I don’t always eat properly but I am so grateful for all the available info on you tube, it’s changed my life. I’m type 2 diabetic for 12 yrs and no doctor or diabetic assoc has ever told me any of this.
You have no self control. Sugar existed long before humans and corporations existed
This is awesome. Quit soda like 6 years ago and I honestly don't even remember it exists lol. Quitting sugar is always the right move
So what do you drink? And do you drink it with every meal?
@@joaquimrodriguez8961 soda is probably one of the worst things for you. It’s packed with sugar and it’s packed with calories (lots of calories although you’re not getting full =gaining weight quick). Try drinking water with meals and throughout the day
And if you’re trying to lose weight but craving a drink other than water black coffee doesn’t have any calories. If you’re just trying to be healthy you can substitute soda for tea, coffee, or sparkling water.
My skin is even worse after stop eating sugar..... I’ve got many fine lines under my eyes and my skin lost all elasticity....
@@Olivia-bs5wj you should probably see a doctor for that
I tried cutting out sugar 100% by going cold turkey. I kept failing multiple times. Then I devised another game plan.
I would eat sugar on one day and the next day no sugar. A month later I did eat sugar one day and then two days of no sugar. About two months later I did one day eat sugar then the next three days no sugar.
In about four months on my sugar day I cut the sugar content by 50%. In the fifth month I was completely off of sugar. 100% off from sugar, one of the best decisions in my life!
This sounds like something I can handle. Going to start this today! Thanks for posting this 😊
Are used to drink Sprite every day then I said why don’t I just drink soda water with no sugar no nothing just a soda water had a distinctive likable Taste not replace all my sprite with that no calorie no sugar plain soda water sometimes a little spike of lemon yes you need to replace all that sugar we eat I’m still in the battle but that’s one point I did and I’m still doing it the rest I do still have sugar it’s a struggle
Good way to break it down
Great idea
Smart move
This becoming a real discussion is very encouraging . I quit sugar 11 years ago. No one was talking about it then, and I lived in a town famous for making chocolate, and was married to someone who worked for the company. Candy was a daily staple in our house. So it took a fair amount of resolve. But I had developed several health conditions related to weight and stress and I was scared.
Within a year of quitting I was healthy, fit and more serene. I'm not even going to say how much weight naturally came off because that wasn't the original goal. I'm now a retired person and I look and think much younger than most of my peers. For anyone who's tried and failed, don't give up. If I can do it anyone can! PS it's true that sweet becomes almost sickening. I eat fruit instead and it's just right
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
Whenever I crave sugar, I immediately take magnesium and vitamin C, and I found my craving for sugar goes to almost none. Our body gave us signals for any deficiencies but we always misinterpret it.
Thanks for this hint. I will try it
I'm going to try this
yes, great advice!
Hey can u plz also mention the names of the multivitamins u take?
That's interesting, thank you!
I’m going on week 10 of sugar free lifestyle, and cannot believe how addicted to the stuff I was. It took me guts of 7-8 weeks just to get over withdrawal symptoms and get my dopamine/serotonin levels balanced. I’m still working on that actually. I’ve also dropped 25 lbs, no exercise. Will never add that stuff back into my diet again. Gave up alcohol at the same time, so It’s ALL happening and I’m amazed at the changes I’m experiencing.
I’m in the same process now
proud of you
That’s amazing I’m mentally In the process of starting this new lifestyle now!!!
@@kikatis3313 most of this is mental, the other part is def physiological so be sure to use l-glutamine and dlpa supplements to help balance your hormones and feelings while your body shifts gears. look up other amino acids as well, as i’m not the expert but these were recommended to me.
@@kaylalee20201 good luck on your journey, it’s worth it!
1. Slowly reduce intake
2. Sustain reduced intake
2. Renounce when ready
I stopped dead turkey and started fasting occasionally. I started in august and as of now I lost 15lbs. Seems to be going well I think
Yes, this has been my route. I’ve been eat the few items around the house. When I run out I don’t purchase it anymore. I’m doing really well. I have literally not purchased anything with sugar in it. I’m reading labels like a maniac, LOL
@@tristanentrey7225 how much weight did you start at if you feel comfortable saying?
BIG!
@@soywho9837 - since Tristan hasn't replied yet, I'll give my results.
I am 11 days into a "clean keto + intermittent fasting" lifestyle and I have gone from 246.0 to 232.8
The first few days were rough. There are still mild struggles, but I don't crave. Learning how to shop, cook, and eat all over again!
I’ve quit sugar for almost 3 months now to get rid of my acne. My acne was super bad and now I have clear skin with only the scars left. I feel amazing too! My hardest part is also when I go home because my family loves sweets, but the moment of satisfaction is not worth the next week of painful acne and bloating! Thanks for sharing.
Did you have cystic acne? And are you a teenager? I’m 17 with cystic acne and I’m wondering if it’ll help
Me too i swear quitting sugar was life changing
I was have very bad acne since i was teenager and now i 23 there is no product solve my problem until i decide to quit sugar
And i have the same problem as yours my family and my friends are sugar addicted so it is very challenging for me
@@NorthCarolinian81 yes it will help one month or two you will notice the difference
@@NorthCarolinian81yes it will help do Intermittent fasting drink plenty of water and green tea eat lots of vegetables
Ladies, start quitting sugar on your period or right after because you are more prone to sticking with your new good habits during your follicular phase. Luteal phase is the worst to build new habits and particularly those that involve not eating the delicious sugar you crave so much before your period (been tracking my cycles for the last 9 years)
Also, not eating sugar really helps diminishing cramps and swelling during your period. :)
You are right!
Omg lol 😭😅😄
I crave sugar so bad a week before my period... bad!!!! I want to stop, I can stop... it's holiday season ugh I need help😔🥴
Is this scientifically proven?
Thanks ! Lol
A few years ago I met a 75 year old who had given up sugar a few years previously. I discovered this after asking his age and being amazed, since he looked MUCH younger and, moved like a young person and was very energetic, I asked him what his secret was. He told me that since he gave up sugar, he has boundless energy. He was very inspirational.
Thank you, I'm 42 and love dance and fitness. This comment is inspiring for me
That is because sugar is known to disrupt collagen... If you quit sugar, your collagen will not be disrupted making you look younger. Even skincare enthusiasts from Korea always advice people to minimize sugar intake. That's what make Korean stars look younger at any age.
@@mouche_pie that explain why I never see them eating something sweet
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
For those that are scared of the withdrawal issues take high levels of vitamin C and magnesium. Cravings go away immediately.
Really, imma try that?
@@simplymichee7916 Yes, if I have sweets are carbs I do not crave it as much. I am able to not indulge easily. Besides sugar and carb addictions, cravings occur because we are not getting our daily macronutrients. Also not enough good bacteria. If you have tons of bad bacteria in your gut, these pathogens will communicate with your brain to seek out foods that are crappy so they continue to exist in your body. Lol
Do you take it in the morning or when you’re actually having a craving?
@@SunriseYogawithSandra take 2 magnesium citrate (250mg) @ night before bed. It will also help your sleep & a racing mind if you have that. Look up magnesium here on UA-cam & the doctors taking about magnesium deficiency. It's really eye opening.😉
@@SunriseYogawithSandra magnesium is key to health. This mineral activates between 300 to 800 enzymes in the body. I take it the morning and night. There is a bool calles Magnesium Miracle by Carloyn Dean. It is amazing.
I quit sugar two months ago, and I think I experienced every withdrawal symptom during the first month! I couldn't sleep very well, then I'd crash in the middle of the day. I had the worst breakout on my face, and I also got a skin rash on my back, headaches every day, and my digestion went nuts. My period was late too... And cravings were the least of my problems! 😅 Now I'm in month 3, and things have started to feel easier. I'm finally sleeping like a baby, and my skin is so smooth and soft with no breakouts! There are still struggles, but I know that the benefits of avoiding sugar are more rewarding long-term than being literally addicted to it!
Thanks for sharing !!
This is amazing. I stopped eating desserts about two months ago to combat teeth issues, substituting cookies for protein bars, and ice cream for yogurt... even that is just reducing my sugar intake by 85%. The changes I noticed in just two months were so drastic I had to look into it more. After watching this video I never want to go back to my old lifestyle, especially with my family history of heart disease.
I barely eat sugar anymore. I don’t crave it, I never liked any soda. When I took a month long break from sugar, it just made me sick to think about it. The most sugar I can take is a half cup of ice cream and certain chocolates. Anything else makes me want to puke
Priceless , endurance goes way up , resistance to flu goes WAYYY up
I wish I could quit sugar for a whole year or two. Too much sugar can make you feel chubby, like a jolly red man with a long white beard 🧔♂️ and lives in the North Pole.
@Neha Kudalkar not true. Doctors recommend healthy fats in diet, your body needs fat to be healthy.
@@cra5hcre8ions43 Did someone say something about not eating fats?
I am Italian and I lived for 2 years in Latin America and spent a few months in the States. When I was living on the other side of the ocean, I noticed that food tasted much sweeter than in Europe. Even desserts were too sweet for my taste. I have also realized that most people don't read food labels, while in Europe is pretty common...plus I think the European regulations on food production are stricter.
lol its totally not common in europe
I'm also Italian in Europe they don't use much sugar or salt or preservatives. Food is much better Europe
@@gabriel4838 lol u gotta be kidding me
@@alpha-cf2oi apparently you never been to the US everythings got sugar in it dressings, marinara sauce, bread, some vegetables, and salt in everything
@@gabriel4838 apparently u never been to europe lol
I was super inspired by this video and started the challenge as soon as I was done with the video. I’m currently coming up to a month without eating or drinking any added sugar and I’m feeling quite well. I will keep you all updated with how everything goes :)
Update 1: finally reached the 1 month mark, I realized that I started snacking or having food in between meals way less. It’s been a bit challenging the first few days but it has just become the new normal for me
Update 2: 2 months in now and like I said before, snacking has become less of a habit for me, and lost a few pounds from (which is good). I've been getting some sudden urges to have something sweet but it's nothing out of the ordinary and I can keep it in check :)
That's an interesting correlation. I've cut way down on added sugars over the last year, but moved into a place that follows a standard American diet. I had to speak up about offering more protein and veg, because that's what my body is used to. I can eat like them ever once in awhile, but everyday all day I can feel the difference. I have noticed I'm hungry more often, wanting to snack, feeling bloated, and it's only been a week.
Our bodies are amazing things. Good luck on your journey!
What changes or benefits have you experienced
@@dragonslayer2565 I’ve lost some weight here and there. Sleep has been a bit better for me because I’ve been falling asleep a bit faster. I also been feeling more energized throughout the day
Nice
Keep up the good work and give us another update. I just started today. I'll give an update in a 29 or 30 days.😁🧘🏾♀️💢
After being diagnosed with Celiac, I had to cut back on a lot of processed food made with flour, which lead me to have less and less sugar in my diet too. I was underweight, and I gained some weight back. I can say cutting sugar is not about loosing weight, it's about having a healthy body. After seeing such a tremendous health results, I cut on my sugar intake too.
I wish I could tell everyone about this. I keep talking to my friends and family to encourage them to cut sugar and processed food, to get healthier, but I get more negative responses than support.
Well at least you can inspire some people on this side. 😉
… And trying to convince doesn’t work unless the person is open and ready to hear it. I know (mainly) by experience. We can just wish they will be inspired and curious one day (while you’re not pushing).
damn dude i wanna gain weight too. i am in the process of quitting sugar.
Can I ask you some questions?
Does quitting sugar help you to improve memory and concentration?
I had been figuring it how and why can't I remember what I study or learn or hear.
And also why am I always tired for no reason until I learned that sugar is reason why I can't remember.
I had lost my motivation to draw because of lack of concentration.
I am artist.
And I have been hearing about cutting sugar will remove acnes.
I have many acne from my arms and back.
I have pcos and I’m thinking of cutting out suga hopefully I will see results and also get healthy again!!!
I quit refined sugar at 14. I’ve been at it for almost three years now and I will never look back. I truly encourage anyone who is considering it to do it. It made me feel free again.
a good trick for sugar lovers is giving yourself realistic timming, like 2 weeks without sugar, when these 2 weeks pass, you add few more days or another week, and keep posponing it. Its easier for your brain to proceed 2 weeks without sugar than a whole year, it looks more realistic for most of the people who have big sugar problems and at some point you just don't want it anymore
Tiny habits 👍🏼
If you gonna procrastinate might as well be sugar!
Great idea
I can't even get through 1 day. I'm so addicted I need someone to put me in sugar free rehab.
So true 🥂
The mental change is amazing. Before I stopped sugar, I never knew that I felt a constant low level of anxiety. And mood swings felt normal, too. Without sugar I feel much better, and when I stop both sugar and wheat I actually feel genuinely content and completely calm. It's the best feeling in the world!
you just told my story! 🙂
Also fruit sugar? Also like sorbet?
@@fireykitten9217 no, I do eat some fruit, mostly berries and a few times a week I have a grapefruit. I seem to handle that way differently than processed.
I had this exact experience, I had less bloating and gas! I felt so good on my body physically and mentally.
And school children are been given meds to keep them zombies. Sugar is what keeping them up n down. Creating more problems rather than taking sugar off
Watched this after finding out yesterday that my blood sugar has been out of control. This was due to very stressful period in my life. Ended up eating way too much fast food and sweets even though I am diabetic. You give me inspiration.
I have not had sugar for over 21 years. Sugar was my first addiction at age 5 - binged and very sick from it. So I quit and never looked back. Truly liberating!
I have chocolate occasionally. Quitted 21 years ago .
How old when you quit.. I think it's tougher for young people
I have diabetes and I have terrible cravings for sweet stuff, I need to make a change, the inflammation has now led to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
@@evelynd try eat a little fats like a pat of butter or real egg mayo, egg, or heavy cream. It will fill you up, energy, and sugar crave stops immediately!
@@beverlysteele8754thanks for the tip appreciate it 🙏
I've been sugar free for years now. After you get used to it, you get to notice how things like bread & pasta start affecting you just like sugar did. So, if you really want to quit sugar (as your body sees it) you also need to quit products made with ultra-refined flour and soy, which turn into glucose within minutes in your stomach (just like sugar). These include pasta, bread, savory biscuits and cakes etc.
Thank you for this !! I didn’t realize
Cured my herpes simplex after using ( Dr.Ojie1 ) on UA-cam medicine .
Also true!
Totally, scientifically true!
Do soy vegan products count as well? Like soy meat, soy milk etc
I appreciate that you made the distinction between added sugar, sugar in fruit and absolutely no sugar.
i started keto exactly 1 year ago today. since then, I have gone from 241lbs to 150lbs and still plan on another 15.
It's amazing what we can do with enough determination.
Wow!! Congrats! Have you been working out?
did you experienced hair loss and stretchmarks?
@@elleelle5939 no hairloss, and some stretch marks, but they have been manageable with a dermaroller and vitamin c ointment
@@LYlmaz i ride an electric bicycle when i can, though chicago winter is too cold to ride. i will be beginning again soon.
What do you eat in a day
I quit sugar 2 years ago and it is the best thing I ever did for my body. From decreased inflammation to weight loss the benefits were many. The first month was hard, social gathering was another awkward moment but after 2 years later it has become a habit .
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎊🎈
Hey.. I use stevia instead of sugar. Is it okay??
Im on month 4 and I feel amazing, I Had a headache for 5 days the first few weeks, got cranky and felt pretty crappy..... But it was so worth it. I sleep so good now, have energy all day, workout daily and its been a game changer. and let me tell you I was a sweet tooth junkie... If i can do it anyone can... Youll never go back once you see how great you feel...
So happy for you.
Thank you, Faye. In August I went 3 weeks with absolutely no sugar (i have a severe sweet tooth, including bread, pasta, cookies, crackers, all in) Then I fell off the wagon. Hard. Worse. I felt like absolute crap. I had to start over. Now, it's only been 2 days. I need to munch on SOMETHING!!!! But I'm making vegetable soups like I did in August. Is this good? It's zero sugar. But what can I munch on??? Your suggestion would be much apprspprevi. Thank you!
did you cut back on honey/maple syrup too? Or just added sugar? I don't eat sugar but I have a sweet tooth so I often go for honey instead lol, which is probably just as bad as sugar lol
@@timaa.4379 opt for natural pure organic raw honey, it contains naturally occuring good sugars, which cancels out the common table bad sugars, nothing else tho just that honey, that should be the only sweetener you use, and try keeping it rarer
I didn’t cut out sugar but I reduced my
Intake and eat 10 grams or less a day, some days none. I feel amazing. I’m doing this for my health and nothing else and I love it. I don’t crave or fight myself over sweets anymore.
I want to do this. I’ve been eating way to many sweets over the last month, and realized while eating a donut that this isn’t good
I started keto diet and intermittent fasting 3 months ago… I’ve lost 23 lbs and my mind is definitely clearer! There is definitely a detox period after 3 days. Cravings are non existent because I replaced sugar with healthy fats. Thanks for this vid!
I've done similar. I quit all added sugars, processed carbs, fast food, eating out, processed vegetable oils for a healthy keto diet and intermittent fasting. I look at food based on the quality of nutrients now and the rest as sawdust. Game changer for sure!
Healthy and keto are an antonym
Sounds like you made all the right moves.
Been trying keto, intermittent fasting and no dairy for almost 3 months. I've had improvements in at least half a dozen health issues / symptoms along with some weight loss.
Same I look at nutrients when buying food and look at all other food as basically chemicals
keto and interminnent fasting actually aren’t that healthy
I am a recovering sugar addict. My addiction was really REALLY bad and went on for most of my life.
But now, almost 4 years sugar free. 😊
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That's amazing!! I'm so glad you got to this point. Keep up mate and all the best
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Yes! We need recovery groups for this too! 🏆 👏 💕
I have been off sugar for almost 10 years. Mostly because of some health related over sensitivity issue. I don't miss sugar at all, but it's still a very big challenge to find food that doesn't have a ton of sugar in it.
Quit eating sugar and artificial sugar 2 years ago. It's so freeing to be rid of the addiction. Thank you for promoting a healthier lifestyle, and exposing the fake food industry.
Thank you for sharing this! I quit sugar recently and hearing other people's experiences helps me with my process.
I walk through the Aldi grocery store now and see the brightly colored packages holding all the processed poison I used to crave. It's a shame it took me decades to figure it out. Thank God for the internet and the ability for folks like you to get a message out beyond the stranglehold of the old guard media, government, and corporations.
You are absolutely right. Bravo for this year-long challenge. I do the same and at 77 I am in excellent health winning Masters swimming competitions in France. Sugar is a drug to be avoided at all costs.
@Marianne Raynaud. That's fantastic stay away from the Covid Inoculations or your swimming will truly be over with!!
I’m COVID inoculated and can still swim, don’t believe everything you read on the internet
Do you suffer from hiatal hernia at your age?
Made me smile❤️
@@michaelroland4077 Well Michael as an RN that has full knowledge of the devastation of what these inoculations are doing to people including the death of my own sister, sir be thankful you're not ill or the unthinkable. Solemn word of advice RECEIVE NO MORE!!!
as someone who rarely will eat candy bars, cakes, etc. I notice that when I do have a slice when offered, that I want it again the next day. It takes me maybe two days only though before it's out of my system and I don't "crave" it....while when I've gone through periods of time where pies and cookies were the norm, it took me much longer to "withdraw".
This is exactly what happens to me too
Same with me
Just say you’re diabetic they shut right up cause you could die lmaoo
Sugar craves company indeed
I used to love sweets a lot and I gave them up for few weeks and now I don’t even have a wish or a need to eat them. But one thing is important, sugar is in everything processed. That’s why I’m 90% of the day eating only fresh or frozen veggies and fruits.
I dramatically reduced my sugar intake for a week and I lost two pounds. I was so surprised by how quickly I saw what my body does with out sugar. I added more exercise during this week and ate normal amounts of food, just not much sugar
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
I quit sugar for a half a year and my skin was glowing, I had a very chiseled face structure and my hair was very silky and curly. Ever since I started eating sugar again my hair thinned, my face looks chubbier and my skin is breaking out. I’m def gonna quit again as one of my New Years goals
Had the same result, now back into that lifestyle.
I quit sugar once for 3 months and I can totally agree, that if you need to grab a snack, there's literally only nuts you can eat, because sugar is everywhere. And the best benefit from it was that I stopped liking artificial sugary foods like yoghurts, milk chocolate or chocolate bars. It's been half a year since I introduced sugar back to my life and these things don't seem appealing to me anymore, especially when I think of the amount of sugar inside. Less bread, less sauces, less biscuits.
Definitely recommend!!!
Just eat fruit when you have sugar cravings.
90% chocolate. cheese platters. natural yoghurt with berries... plenty to snack available when cutting down on sugars.
is natural honey considered to also be an added sugar?
@@depressedindonesiangirl939 Yes, but it has a lower glycemic index, so it doesn't raise your blood sugar levels as quickly. That being said, honey is still mostly simple sugar. A better option would be adding fruit to make whatever you're making sweeter. They still have simple sugars, but also have some complex ones like fiber, and of course vitamins
What do you eat?
I am growing up without sugar, no soda, everything fresh...sometimes i was angry but now im glad that they did this....also the same with salt...anybody here the same parents like me?, Sorry for my bad english, greetz Belgium
We definitely don't need sugar, since it's a drug and very unhealthy.
But we do definitely need salt.
@@dsclassic6568 yeah specifically iodized salt. The other "fancier" salts like Himalayan salt and sea salt we don't really need
@@ashleyrocke4144 iodized salt is pure sodium chloride (table salt) with added iodine in it, not very healthy at all. It used to be useful back when it was first created because there were many people with iodine deficiencies, but today there is only 1% of people with such iodine deficiency. I suggest to anyone to not consume iodized salt because there are too many side effects to consuming it and it's suggested to be toxic.
Pink Himalayan salt is very health beneficial. I'm not sure why you say it's a fancy salt though, it's just a salt.
It has over 80 different minerals that are awesome for your body, can improve respiratory diseases, regulate blood sugar, balance your bodies PH, improve sleep, hell, it might even give you wings. Pink Himalayan salt is fantastic, and you should definitely switch out iodized salt for it.
Your parents are doing you a favor, even if it doesn't seem like it now. Sugar is the most addictive substance in the whole world! It ruins your teeth and health, and here in the USA, it is added to everything. Look at how unhealthy the Americans are, and one main reason is that they eat too much sugar.
Same :) Now as an adult I do gravitate more to fruits if I want something sweet or just want a snack
Congratulations Ali for completing your one year challenge with no sugar! I also started being more aware and conscious of the amount of sugar I'm been consuming! It's not easy like you say when everyone around you is eating things you like with sugar and you don't. I have lost weight and my body feels younger, more energized and stronger! I've added fasting in my meals which also made a difference in my life! Thank you for sharing you story and experience with us! I do appreciate it and I'm glad other people are doing the same things and are improving their life!
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
When I quit added sugar for six months, my skin no longer was dry & itchy plus my face looked so much better; less puffy. Sugar is such a terrible drug.
This is really interesting. Looking forward to a depuffed face. I’m off sugar for 2 weeks now.
I don't eat sugar much but I have puffy face
After 7 weeks without sugar I can confirm that my face is way less puffy.
@@AntoniaLehn Keep it up!👍
I’m 20 days in on eating 95% less sugar and am amazed at what is happening to my skin, body and mind. Added sugar is excessively dangerous and understanding how sugar affects the body is essential to health.
Hi AskMiko, that's fantastic the results u r getting ! When u say u r amazed at what is happening to your skin, body and mind, would u mind explaining more about the changes in those areas please. It would be interesting and helpful to know. Thank you.
I am 66 years old. Up to age 63, I ate a lot of sweets, even if it was just a few squares of chocolate at the end of the day. But then an unrelated serious health matter came up, which caused me to visit an acupuncturist. He had me totally overhaul my eating habits, which included not eating any added sugar. My appearance really improved. My skin looked better and I dropped quite a bit of weight. Because I saw such dramatic benefits, I have stayed with it.
I’m gonna try this. Will update this comment in 30 days to let you know how it’s all going
I think it's been 30 days.
XD
As an Australian I notice that a lot of foods that come from America are really sweet. Things like bread, or beetroot (which we have pickled). So it must of been difficult for you to avoid added sugar. You mentioned peanuts, and I’d like to see another clip where you explain what other types of food you’ve changed to (not brand names).
it's no mistake that the foods from the States are sweeter. I believe part of it is because a lot of marketing research goes into taste testing prepared foods and results indicate prepared food products have a better chance of selling if they are sweet. There was an excellent BBC documentary entitled something like the Truth About Sugar that touched on this. So yes, Sam Day, it does seem that it's even harder now to avoid sugar if one eats processed food. I never used to cook, but now I make the effort. Even cooking simply has been a game changer for me.
EKN, I agree. We have noticed, when you change your eating/cooking habits new realisations occur. We have developed new cooking skills and favourite recipes (esp when we are feeling lazy or arrive at dinner time late, and have alternatives to take away food). Realisations like that you can eat zucchini raw, you don’t need to cook it until it waves a white flag. We eat a lot more raw foods, like salads as a main (hearty or decadent salads) as a main, like Thai beef salad, or salads with nuts, seeds, meats or cheeses added. Raw veg is unprocessed goodness, and we feel better after meals for it. If you’re still hungry, eat some fruit!
@@samday6621 Nice! Thanks for the tip about zucchini!
@@ekn8928 👍🏼, try grating or making “zoodles” (zucchini noodles via a spiralling type grater).
Yeah everything in the states has sugar. It blows
For years now I've treated sugar like I've treated alcohol: mostly for occasions, sometimes for a small treat, and even then, in moderation. I feel much better for it, and allowing it from time to time gives me more flexibility and less stress, as I can celebrate birthdays, holidays and events normally.
After all this time there's no struggle anymore, it's just how I live and I went from a massive sweet tooth to a "why the hell would I eat that candy, almonds are way better". Then again, I've always liked healthy food as well as unhealthy food, so the switch wasn't as big as it would've been for some people.
The problem is also that healthy food is relatively expensive compared to unhealthy.
@@spoder552 not necessarily, but for the same price healthy food is definitely a lot more work. So yeah in a sense.
Sounds good!!!
Exactly same experience here!
Everything in moderation sets you up for success. Some people are too extreme.
Me and my son stopped eating added sugars or white processed sugar and white flour for 4 months now! We feel great! We have more energy, think more clearly, my sons knees don’t hurt, and we have lost unwanted body fat.
I recently reduced my sugar intake severely. The difference it has made in my life as a whole was astounding. Mentally, physically, I feel so much more sharp and light. When I started measuring out the sugar by serving size it really struck me, because I had no idea how overboard I was with putting sugar in my coffee, or just intake of it in general. It's the best decision I have made to help tackle other bad habits of mine as well. It has especially helped with procrastination I struggled with over the years due to anxiety and depression.
That's great..! I hope you're doing well now❤️
You have your own body type, but this depends on the person. I know a lot of people who don’t focus that much on their diet and consume a lot of junk and sugar but are fine in terms of health and weight. I can personally maintain my weight by exercising rather than focusing too much on the diet. I eat a lot of sugar and junk, but I can maintain my health by exercising. People have different ways of managing their health.
The procrastination thing actually makes sense. I don't know if you do the same thing, but I used to eat (mainly sugar) instead of working on my projects or to-do list.
@@user-rx7pd1xv4k Oh absolutely! I used to eat sugar/junk when I was bored- when in reality I could have been getting work done etc. especially with my small business that I run too.
@@_apoorva_07 I am, thank you!
When i cut sugar from my diet completely I did it for 90 days, I realized I was able to think logically (which I previous thought I was incapable of), I slept better (which I too had problems with). I also losed weight and had more energy, so once I was use to it, getting in my workouts wasn't a problem and became easier to do.
wow
the energy part really makes me wanna do this! I really want more energy.
Early humans didn't have fruits as sugary as nowadays, they're a product of more than 10000 years of intentional breeding. This lack of sugar in nature would among other things explain why our sugar reception is so naturally sensitive. "original" fruits are estimated to be much more similar to vegetables than they are to modern fruits.
Thats just not true. There is still a bunch of types of fruits that are conidered "wild". I live in a rural area and close to wildernes. Wild berries are less sweat, but still sweat.
@@woozie3241 well even berries were domesticated but yes they are sweeter than wild large fruit would be, assuming that they really are wild then they are sweet at a sufficient amount to encourage birds to eat them, take into consideration that berries are much smaller fruits so naturally it's far less costly for the plant to make them sweet, but wild berries are also quite scarce in nature, certainly not enough to occupy a significant calorie percentage if you also realize that humans lived in groups and would divide the food. So even with sweet berries we would still only get miniscule amounts of sugar into our system.
@@noam_segal nah bro, nut just berries. The wilderness i go to and find these wild trees and bushes is a place where no civilization ever cultivated it, so its 100% not touched by humans. There are apples, pears, berries, strawberries, cherries... And all of them are sweet. Just speaking from personal experience
@@woozie3241 definately domesticated, not farmed perhaps, but domesticated
how can you find out if a fruit is wild like just because they are picked from the tree doesn’t mean they are wild look at a banana for example original wild bananas have seeds in them but when you pick them from a tree they don’t, probably because they were domesticated but how can you find a wild fruit I feel like nowadays in the modern ages it’s very difficult
Thanks for this video!! I'm trying to avoid added sugars too. I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 months ago. I haven't had soda or ice cream for over a month now! Let's do this!!!
Ok but did you eat fruits and how many per day?
Well, I’ve definitely seen the difference when I tried that too. My skin became healthier and the stomach got slimmer . But it all happened with reducing sugar, not quitting it completely. I can’t quit it completely cos it would be hard at social events or it would be hard to find snack when I don’t have time for proper meal. So I think for me the best way is in reducing sugar as much as possible, but don’t go extreme. Extremes lead to eating disorders, so I think we have to be careful with that.
I found a solution completely quitting snacks, and that sugar is gone. No sugary drinks as well. No chocolate under 70% cocoa. But as you said, quitting completely could be a problem for social life, so every now and then (especially in "the days before") I will eat some sugary foods. Not too much though.
Yes that makes me sense as I love desserts very much
There is nothing extreme about quitting refined sugars.
Its not extreme to not intake sugar made by science, frankly we all should quit that lol. Its extremely hard because its in everything, but its not bad to quit refined sugars.
Very well said most people become neurotic or relapse
I recently completed my 100 days without added sugar and I can relate to pretty much everything that you said. In addition, I am on intermittent fasting and these 2 combined together have done wonders.
Can you explain a lil bit..??? Would love to know your journey. Also, did you quit fruits?
Hello Apoorva, I started this around last week of July 2021. I decided to stop consuming processed sugar. So, no cookies, coffees without sugar and no sweets. I did not quit fruits, but I was never too much into fruits even in the past. If ur question is related to intermittent fasting, then I would suggest to watch dr. Eric Berg's video. In a nutshell I practice 7 hours of eating window and 17 hours of fasting. I eat twice in a day and am very careful to include all nutrients that my body needs. If it helps you encourage further - when I started this, I was 78kgs and at present I am around 69 kgs. So, lost more than 9 kgs so far. I do some light workout but no gyming. Let me know if you need any other detail. I am happy to help. Please note I am no professional and these are just from my personal experience.
@@HimanshuKumar-pu4xd thankyou so much for sharing this. It'll surely be helpful to me. And yes I wanted to know if you quit bread, wheat roti and did you consume zero calorie sweeteners? Also, did the whole sugar quitting thing made your skin better?
@@_apoorva_07 I did not substitute sugar for zero calorie sweeteners. I just quit sugar, was difficult for 1st few days but I am used to it now. Did not quit bread or roti or rice. Yes, I did stop eating outside food, stopped deep fried stuff. Basically, did some course corrections and brought in some discipline. On your question related to skin, I don't know if anything changed with skin health as I never had any such issue anyway.
@@HimanshuKumar-pu4xd okay. Thankyou👍🏻
Vitamin B 12 and Vitamin D deficiency causes most amount of sugar craving . Make sure you're taking your supplements weekly
I had a vitamin d deficiency and I was buying full cakes and eating it in 1 day
supplements for vitamin d? the sun literally exists....
@@lovettdeleted not enough and may also cause melanoma in some :)
@@shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa humans are the only living creatures on earth that get melanoma from the most natural source of vitamin D ever. ever, as a doctor, wonder why?
Wow! You nailed it. I started taking B12 and Vitamin D supplements about 3 weeks ago and my sweet cravings that I've had for decades have suddenly stopped. I never made the connection until I read your comment. Thank you!
I had been eating excessive sugar from childhood for around 12 years.I loved it and was unknowingly addicted to it.
I quit eating it altogether.I lost 6 to 8 KGs with the same life style and diet as during sugar days.Feel more energetic ,mentally healthier.
This topic really caught my attention because without even realizing it, I have cut sugar out of my life. I have decided to get healthier after having had COVID and I got rid of all of my mints and candies and just plain stopped eating some things like breads, etc. I make everything from scratch and I rarely make any desserts. If something needs sugar, I'll use something natural like monk fruit or something like that. I have dropped weight without even having deliberately tried. I don't drink coffee or tea, so that's not a problem in terms of adding sugar and milk. I've been watching a lot of vegan prep on UA-cam and making these things although I am not vegan but these recipes are really good. And recently I found a nut recipe that's supposed to be used as topping on salads and other foods (like parmesan cheese but not). After blending it up it tastes SO GOOD and it keeps me regular. I eat it straight out of the container. I don't wait to put it on any salads. I still ride m bicycle and when I saw you boxing, it reminded me of the boxing lessons that I used to take. I still have the gloves. I need to get back into that because I really enjoyed it!!! So, I can appreciate where you are coming from. I am 64 years young, not on any medication and I feel GREAT!!!
Damn this made me smile wholeheartedly 😭❤️
I been off sugar for 4 days now, which has never happened before and I think I finally have the will power to do it.
Same, I’m finishing Day 3 right now and am committed to go for 70 days total. You can do it!
I'm on day 4 today, give us an upgrade !
@@gustavdestroyer5539 great job!! How long are you planning to go for initially?
Still have to watch my calorie consumption but this seems like a great way to gear more towards whole foods
@@christinam935 I'm doing this with my housemates, we haven't set us a precise period of time but at least one month i would say, probably longer we'll see. Tonight I dreamed that I ate yoghurt (with added sugar), and then I was super sad cause I "accidentally" failed the challenge but then I woke up 😅. So far I'm feeling pretty good, no huge sugar cravings.
My goal isn't to lose weight cause I'm quite skinny (73,4 kg for 1,93m height) but to gain muscle mass, I'm on my 17th consecutive day working out half an hour everyday today, and commited to push trough.
Let's give eachother updates every few days :)
@@gustavdestroyer5539 Hey Gustav. Wow, that’s awesome! Having less temptations in the house must be a huge help. Luckily, my family aren’t too into sweet things so theres not too much temptation to deal with. Savoury items like ketchup and snacks which contained sugar which had me craving them the most haha.
But I’ve found ways around it making my own sugar free sauce and snacks.
Oh nooo, hahah a good dream! You must’ve felt so relieved after waking up. I’ve yet to (ever) have one of those, and I’m surprised I’m. It craving sugar more because when I do eat sweet things, it’s hard for me to portion control them.
I’m doing this more for health benefit, and in general am trying to become fitter/leaner and stronger. (Female, 164cm 63kg)
I’m getting back on the exercise train again, aiming to do 5 hours of exercise a week for now :)
Your routine has motivated me to keep going! So, I’m happy to keep exchanging updates. Good luck!
I really needed this today - I keep coming back to sugar and it's honestly not worth it. So easy to slip back into bad habits when it's in everything 😩
Yes it is so easy to slip but its good we notice when we are going down the wrong path again.
Ikrrr i totally feel u! I struggle with the same issue. The struggle is very REAL😭i even study nutrition and dietetics and can control myself a lot better than before having educated myself about sugar and its long term side-effects and health related complications but i still find myself regularly going back to it and forget the dark side of sugar😬😩i hate the INDUSTRY THEY R SO EVIL TRYING TO KILL US WITH THEIR DISGUSTING PROCESSED POISONOUS PRODUCTS. IT REALLY PISSES ME OFF
@@vanessamclennan1 exactly! We fall and we get back up. As long as we dont give up we r making progress😉we r all works in progress and thats a blessing and beauty in itself, always evolving and improving❤
It's not in meat, which is so satisfying that you don't need or even want dessert.
Eating rice just destroyed my teeth 🦷. I can’t believe they are mine 😒. Going to see a doc . I am dropping sugar beginning now !
I'm currently at 2 months with no added sugars. I feel like a million bucks. I already believe I'm not going to go back. The physical and mental changes have been incredible.
Good for you! I'm on day 75 of a (added) sugar fast. I'm considering extending it to a full year because like you, the benefits far outweigh the momentary pleasure. I never thought I would be able to go without sugar for a year because I was seriously addicted! But I feel amazing!
Did you have fruit?
@@lf9341 Yes, but no honey, maple syrup, processed sugar, etc.
Been sugar free for 5 years now. It truly is amazing and I am thankful every day for the choice I made. I am glad you did that for you!!!!
5 years your wildin
Wish we all are strong as you good job 💪
sugar free? You cant be sugar free for 5 years without being dead lol. Fruits and vegetables contain sugar. Your body converts glycogen into glucose when you are running low. If you literally stopped eating foods that have any sugar which is almost impossible. You will run into a world of health problems lol
@@sergiomerino1434 Facts but I think he ment heavily. Meaning that he eats way less suger then the avrage person or some idk.
@@sergiomerino1434 added-sugar-free, as stated in the video
Whew, I hung on until the end. Your testimony was encouraging. Thanks.
I went without sugar in my life a long time ago after having my first child. My life was so phenomenal. I went back to it after my second child and gave in to the social norm. I have been trying to be alcohol, sugar and caffeine free for the last 3 years. I am getting there and back on track. I appreciate you helping me on this journey! I need this reminder while my brain is not clear yet.
Very inspiring video dude. I'm going to give this a shot myself. Thanks for the added motivation ☺
how’s it going?
excellent screen name!
So I'm guessing you failed all ready.
@@soccerboi4207
I stopped taking sugar over ten years ago.
Reason being...there is diabetes in my family.
I always had ulcers and stomach problems...and felling unwell...sore throats etc.
As soon as I stopped taking sugar....it disappeared...all of it..
I squeeze 3 limes into fizzy water every day and drink loads of water for a sweet drink.
I don't take sweeteners of any sort either......no diet drinks.....only water.
I don't miss sugar at all....I prefer savoury things.
Try it guys...especially if you get ulcers.......you'll see the difference.
Dood
Please accept my apology for having to quit the sugar and other junk foods because the stores were closed in my area when the pandemic hit last year and I never wanted to eat those fruits and vegetables. I had no choice but to eat them and force them down my throat. It didn't tasted good at first, but I kinda got used to them after I eat more of it. However, this had been going on for a week and I started to lose alot of weights so I decided to keep it going. Then almost a month later, the store opened back up so I can go buy some more junk foods and sugar soda.My friend was going to buy me some more as soon as it opened back up as soon as possible so I can have more food. After losing all that weights and had the energy I haven't had in years, I said to her, HELL NO! I'm not going back! No way, no what no how! I'm stay with healthy foods and I'm staying with fruits and vegetables. It wasn't because I made a choice. Covid 19 kicked my ass that I had no choice during that time. But now, I felt so much better. I'm staying with healthy diet. It does make a big different! :)
you should give yourself some credit--you made the right choice after the junk food was available again. Good job!
Happy for you! Keep it up!🙌💪
Good job ! That’s great , I still struggle with chocolate and damn cake. it’s difficult
@@Katsiaryna2000 I also craved chocolate, and started buying the dark chocolate bars with almost no sugar added (like Ghiradelli 90%) It satisfies the cravings, and you can't eat too much because it's so strong and rich. It can get you through a strong craving. Also, if you crave chocolate, it might mean you need more magnesium.
I am just coming to the realization that I am addicted to sugar. Yet, now that I am aware, I will try and do my best to change things. Thank you for this inspirational video.
Good luck, Deshawn.
Thank you for your video! I quit sugar, sugar substitutes, all bread and pasta (anything that converts to sugar) and diet soda a week ago and I have had migraine headaches for the last three days. I have had really bad body aches and pains. I have been very irritable, Ive had hot sweat flashes, I have had cold flashes and lots of trouble sleeping.. I cannot wait until this is passed and I am looking forward to all those benefits you have mentioned..
I'm sober from caffeine for almost one week and start to feel the benefits. It feels like becoming a human again, hard to explain. Now I'm cutting off refined sugar. Kinda hyped.
keep going :)
@@EonsOfReflection
Thanks, you too!
Day 11 so far and I don't even have cravings anymore, think it's finally over. That was a hell of a journey
Caffeine? It’s good for you. Chu crazy
@@BB-ed4om Why do you think it's good for us?
I have been off processed/added sugar food for about a month. Been off caffeine, Tea/coffee/coke etc for years now. I needed motivation for my early morning walk so had a large mug of coffee,
what a high I got, still get an obvious hit every morning for the last week and that is just one mug each morning, powerful stuff.
My dad died in 2019 due to severe type 2 diabetic complications and heart issues, Ultimately caused by poor personal care (I could write a book.) Like father like daughter, I was treading behind him and had been pre-diabetic since my early 20’s.. finally got slammed as a type 2 in my mid 20’s, close to when he passed. I UNINTENTIONALLY quit sugar. Honestly, I had been so new to the diabetic scene, that I just thought I was going to die like my father and unfortunately, I was there to witness everything from the time he passed out in my passenger seat on the highway to the time they pronounced him in the ER/trauma bay. I was TERRIFIED.. so my brain went into this weird trauma mode and I could not touch sugar. Any of it.. soda and juices scared me so bad that I just drank water. In 30 days, I accidentally lost 33 pounds just from drinking water more and cutting sugar, which accidentally reversed my glucose as well and I was out of diabetic AND pre-diabetic range. It’s honestly stupid how much change you see in such a short period of time. I was noticeably overweight and unhealthy and I credit the water as well, but after the first 10 pounds: INSTANT face lift 😂 people at work noticed a difference in honestly everything.. weight loss, my skin was dewy and less pale/ash looking. The biggest accomplishment for me, I specifically remember, the week after dad passed (lost 10 pounds in the first week alone) I walked up the stairs without feeling like the fat kid in gym class. It’s amazing what healthy diets will do ❤️
Are you like temporarily healthy due to being diabetic or does that mean that you're as fine as if you never were diabetic?
That's amazing. I'm glad your doing better and sorry about your dad. Happy thriving and may you have many more blessings to come.
I've been struggling with a weight plateau for a year now. I realised I was having sugary coffees at work, more and more. Sometimes 10 or more on a 12 hour shift.
I stopped having sugar in my coffee at work, and already I've dropped 8lbs. 🙃 Really great video thank you so much!
Start making cold brew coffee, at least that's what I'm doing. Hate black coffee, but always mix expresso, milk, vanilla. Now cutting that out for straight cold brew. Not really acidic and has great taste without anything added. I still get my coffee and don't have to worry about breaking my fast.
I am so happy for you Ali….keep it that way.
I was diagnosed t2d just six months ago and since that I’ve been in strict low carb diet. Basically no added sugar but even before added sugar was quite low. My HgA1c dropped from 7.9% to 5.5% in 4 months which mean I managed to reverse my diabetes . Weight loss from 88kg to 81kg but I still go to gym and get better results
If you reverse it, does that mean you could theoretically keep eating how you were before?
That's so beautiful congratulations.
I am in awe of your willpower! I've tried to quit sugar so many times now but I always cave at one point. You have inspired me to try again though and hopefully succeed this time!
I think being in a group is the hardest, and being at those family gatherings. Great video!
Groups and gatherings can be challenging.
When I explain to people why I'm not eating the birthday cake or drinking the champagne, they say things like,
"Oh, a little bit won't hurt."
Or,
"This is a special occasion. You should join in." etc.
I think they are threatened by my determination ( which they lack) as if my behavior is a form of reproach or criticism of their weakness,
In fact, though, I've come to understand that my will power is quietly admired and has inspired others to join me.
Stay true to what you know is good.
I’m done with added sugar, I can’t do this anymore.
Same 😅😅
This sounds like a suicide note LMAO
I have been wanting to do this so desperately but have been struggling so terribly since as you said sugar is in gosh darn everything. I would LOVE to see what you could eat, meal idea videos, tips on shopping, how to easily spot what you can have without spending literal hours in the stores, anything to help! I am now subscribed and going to see if you have any of these types of videos at all. I'm a visual person so someone just telling me don't eat sugar doesn't help me, I love watching videos like these because it makes learning what to do and avoid so much easier for me. amazing video
Bit late but highly recommend checking out keto if you haven't already!
Trust me "YOU HAVE THE HUGE POTENTIAL TO GROW ON UA-cam " Keep going😉
You have a really healthy approach to this challenge and that makes me so happy.
I did this for 2 years without even like trying. I was in a phase where I'd rather eat watermelon than candy. Everybody in my life noticed the difference and so did I soon enough
I quit sugar for 3 months in 2021 and it was really an amazing experience. I'm determined to start back on the no added sugar diet soon. I really am tired of always feeling so lethargic as well.
Good for you!! I have quit all added sugars (as well as grains) for about 2 1/2 weeks now and I have already noticed my mood seems to be more stable as well as my energy levels and I don't have as much "brain fog" as I sometimes had before. I hope I can have the same commitment level as you and stick to it to experience those long-term benefits:)
What do you consume on a grain free diet ?
@@snehagiri2463 I'm on a grain free, no sugar diet. I consume meat, dairy (plain yogurt, cheese, butter, milk), vegetables, nuts, some fruit. Sometimes potato chips, since they are not sweet. Just eat a lot throughout the day, use full fat products, and truly, your sugar cravings will go away. You will most likely lose weight if you quit sugar and grain, even while eating full fat meals.
I tried my first month-long sugar fast several years ago (I was in my mid-60s.) I didn't have any "withdrawal" effects, and in fact, it probably took less than a week for my cravings to subside. I say this only because Ali's description of his experience might intimidate some from even trying. So the first thing I noticed is that once my cravings subsided, they were absolutely gone. Will power wasn't even an issue! Generally, I felt more alert, energetic and "lighter." However, when not fasting from added sugar and simply trying to limit my intake, I find it almost impossible to avoid craving sweets. I don't aspire to go a whole year without my favorite sweets, but I would bet that intermittent sugar fasts, say, several times a year, would be almost as valuable.
Great video, great challenge. I'm coming up to 1000 days since giving up added sugar and feel that I've got it to a fairly sustainable place with how strict I am. I feel I could do this for the rest of my life.
At the beginning, I didn't even eat fruit for the first few weeks of the 'challenge', as apparently going 'cold turkey' is the best way to get through the cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. I've now got to a state where:
- I DO eat fruit, but don't drink fruit juice (I've only done this once or twice... and have since read up about how you don't get the natural fibres when fruit is juiced, which makes the absorption of the sugar (even though it's natural) too intense. Smoothies are okay though
- I DON'T eat anything dessert-like (that includes sweet snacks). So, no chocolate, no cakes, no ice-cream, no pastries made with sugar, no puddings. I've tried making sugar-free cakes a couple of times... they're alright, but I generally don't feel cravings for that stuff anymore
- I ONLY use sugar-free condiments (like ketchup), apart from my one exception which is cranberry sauce because I haven't been able to find sugar-free versions of that which you can easily buy. Plenty of good recipes to make it yourself though
- I DO eat some 'savoury' things - like pasta sauces, bread, crisps - even if they've had some sugar added to them. I found that trying to avoid all of these things just wasn't sustainable.
- I DO eat plenty of tasty savoury foods, including snacks - life isn't about punishing yourself. Find those tasty savoury treats and enjoy them
I DON'T want to ever go back to eating heavily-sugared foods. I DON'T crave them anymore. I DO feel so much better for it. Would thoroughly encourage everyone to try the challenge at some point to see how you feel, but overall to find a way to sustainably reduce the amount of sugar you eat and keep that up for life.
Very interesting!
Hi, I really enjoyed reading your comment, and congratulations on your success.
Just to let you know, I made my own cranberry sauce for the first time ever - it was so easy and so delicious and it had no sugar in.
Simmer cranberries in a small amount of water for about 20 minutes, added 2 large tablespoons of ground almonds, a tablespoon of dark honey, then crushed with a fork. Unreal! So tasty and better than the jar.
The colour was intense and I expect it has so many health benefits. It was delicious with savoury meals and also on yoghurt.
I know honey still counts as sugar but it was such a relatively small amount compared o the other ingredients, and healthier than shop bought.
If you make it, please let me know what you think.
Likewise! I relate to this and I too do not crave candy, desserts or sweets. Your body just adjusts after a few years
@@LauraTryUK that sounds great, Laura. Thanks for sharing the recipe - really thoughtful of you. I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on.
I wonder if honey is okay?
Good for you! The social aspect is very challenging and that is when the will power gets to be insane. Happy for you!
As someone who has had chronic eczema since birth, one of the major reliefs I found alongside managing stress levels and environmental changes was having a healthier diet. After my eczema was at it's worst (which was due to highly stressful life events), I found that processed meats, ready meals, excess dairy (particularly cheese and full-fat milk) and ADDED SUGAR were my worst food triggers. After changing from my stressful environment, I taught myself to cook basic meals from scratch like pasta and soup, replacing what would be pre-made jars of sauce (usually sneaky contenders of added sugar) with cheap, loose-bought fruit and veg, tins of chopped tomatoes (unbranded and no added sugar*) and the small jars of herbs and spices that you find for less than £1/$1 each at the supermarket. Any meat I had were whole cuts instead of mince, and sticking to lean meats like chicken, turkey, etc. I would only buy meat 1 or 2 times a month though as at the time I didn't have a lot of money, and found what deals I could in the reduced section. Pork-based products like sausages and bacon are usually are high in salt and saturated fat, both which triggered my eczema. I also swapped from whole-milk to semi-skimmed and stuck with healthier cooking fats only - real butter (controversial, but great source of vitamin A and other benefits not available in plant-based spreads), virgin cold pressed coconut oil and either rapeseed (canola) or virgin olive oil, with rapeseed being the cheapest, mildest in flavour and most versatile. For things like porridge (oatmeal) where I usually put sugar or golden syrup on, I swapped to natural set honey - it tastes amazingly sweet but in moderation is proven beneficial and a good source of Vitamin E - good for healthy skin. I saw immediate positive effects on my itching and inflammation, and in 2 months my skin had almost entirely healed. I have had odd phases of eczema since, but never as strong as I had before. When I made diet changes (and began going for walks more often) I no longer felt as bloated and lost a bit of weight too! Just thought I'd put this out for anyone who suffers with food-based health triggers or who are looking for a healthier diet on a budget.
your eczema could be because of refined oil .... try filtered oil ... helped me
Yeah I’ve had really bad excema that started as a teenager and it mainly shows up on my face and a lot of stressful stuff recently happened and I’ve been eating the worst I ever have and my excema is crazy bad. I definitely suspected that my eating habits and the stress caused it. Time for a change. Thank you!
Skim milk is worse for you than full fat milk. The skim milk will spike insulin more.
Your eczema is most likely caused by gluten. Please research, it most definitely is gluten….-pharmacist 👍
Thank you for sharing your detailed tips. I’m sure this will help my rosacea
I've on almost month 5, I lost so much weight and I am no longer paranoid about getting diabetes
Congrats!! Do you use sweeteners?
Did you cut sugar out completely? What exactly did you do to lose the weight?
@@KM-iz6sg i cut out all added sugar and I use sweeteners once in a while with a little bit of exercising
Thank you for sharing! I am a senior who was introduced to sugar as a toddler. Needless to say. it's been a personal battle. Your testimony has inspired me to try again to eliminate added sugars even honey, which I love in coffee or on bread and butter. But my health is more important to me know as I. get older to be here longer for my family and the work God has called me to do.
May God Love you. I Loved reading your testimony. I shall try the same with Gods blessing, he shall allow me to finish the mission he has awarded me as well. Thank you for the inspiration in your message.
Thanks for sharing. I’m 2 months into an AIP/paleo diet, and this is encouraging. Glad you mentioned the 9 month mark being significant energy increase. Something to look forward to