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I grew up in a vegan vegetarian household. My mom would say things like “all things in moderation” but also she would demonize certain things to where I’ll still feel guilty and remember it every time I go to eat some random food. Some things I really have to go back and check, wait is this really that bad?? I have a pretty well rounded nutrition system in place. Every time someone says “food doesn’t have morals. It isn’t ‘good’ or ‘bad’” I still think “yes but certain things really aren’t good for you tho?? They aren’t nutritious like at all??” So I really do understand what you’re saying here more so than someone just fun fact shouting that food doesn’t have morals. Of course it doesn’t. But also we don’t have to demonize all foods that aren’t Whole Foods. As a current vegetarian who really does need the veggie replacement proteins I’m always nervous to talk about it online because not only do people look down on you for only eating tofu, but if you mention veggie chicken nuggets you can get your head bit off for not only eating tofu. It sucks!! I need variety! And do t get me started on lentils ect. I don’t like them. They don’t digest well for me. I eat what fuels me and I’ve had a whole lifetime fighting with all of this. So I seriously get where you are coming from thank you.

I personally don't relate to this. It sounds like you had a lot of pressure about that kind of stuff growing up and I didn't. It reminds me of how I feel guilty for playing video games because "there's better things I could be doing with my time" because my mom would always complain that I didn't spend my time productively. Any comments I've gotten from people saying how unhealthy something is for me don't really stick, they always just rolled off my back and I continued to eat whatever I was eating guilt free. With that being said I do limit the amount of carbs I eat but it's more about having some rules in my head that I came up with: - processed food has a lot of added sugar and salt so I don't buy pre-made meals, my meals are almost always cooked from scratch - I know what I like, so when I do indulge it's something I know I really like like ice cream or chocolate instead of something that is unhealthy but I know I don't enjoy as much such as baked goods from the grocery store or things that are just straight sugar like lollipops or cotton candy. I'm intentional with the junk food that I eat and only eat it because I want it and not just because it's available. - moderation: I mostly drink water but I'll often split a can of coke with my spouse at dinnertime. If I have a candybar I don't always eat it all at once, I'll either split it with my spouse or save half of it for later.

Your absolutely right, we put a lot of pressure ourselves and when we haves a treat or a chest meal we feel as if we fail and the past week seems to be a waste because of just one meal of our favorite foods. How do we balance the good and bad and still feel like were on the right track. Our most judgemental critics are ourselves.

So true ❤

So good to see you and apologies for the late viewing! Great tips! And yes, I have read that sugar can fuel cancerous tumours as well, which is a scary thought. Best to limit it, which you seem to be doing very well despite the difficulties! God bless and hope this December goes well for you!

I've done it many times. I need to get back doing it again. Are you thinking about making it part of your weekly routine?

Great insight

Great video. One of your best. My mind is still stuck on warm apples...hahaha

That rap is so crap

Love your backstreet boys tshirt. I appreciate your cookies experiment very much!

i gave up sugar so many years ago and yano what i've noticed? NOTHING. My life is still miserable and depressed. NEWS FLASH!!!! your diet and lifestyle does is not a substitute for human connection. if you're alone and neglected, you can't do SHIT about it with food choices. YOU CANT' DO SHIT!!!!!!!!!!

easy fix is to stop eating processed foods. focus on eating protein and fats and if you eat carbs then eat moderate portions of whole grains.

We live in a world where people think pizza and soda is healthier than steak and eggs.

The correct term is fructoseholic as fructose is the addictive metabolic toxin. Glucose, the other common sugar, is otoh, a non addictive nutrient. Big difference.

I actually only eat meat and water for 5 years now. Never been in better shape. But cutting sugar was hard, ngl

Carbohydrates turn into sugar in the body. Doesn't matter what type of carb it is, its ALL sugar

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Just check the carb count, if near zero probably good.

Did learn about different types of carbs and simple sugars a few months back. Pretty interesting stuff - seems like a lot of the added sugars, be it natural or even something that (in theory) should be *slightly* better than other sugars is still pretty bad for you. Disaccharides (eg. lactose and sucrose) take a little longer to break down so it doesn't give as much of a massive sugar spike, so that definitely helps blood sugar levels more than monosaccharides (like fructose or galactose). Really seems like the best (but still really tough) way is to limit sugar in its entirety and focus on eating more whole foods and stuff - too bad so much of our processed foods contain so many additives.Awesome work and hope you have a blessed week!

Wow, what a great video. It's definitely an eye opener, and the chart will be extremely useful to start getting on the path to a healthier living.

How many different sugars do you think there are?

No more sugarholic 😭

I think we all feel the same way after a long week at work. We just want to escape from reality and just relax. Another awesome video, one that we can all relate with.

Good to see you, Amy! Ever so often, a good bit of self-indulgence and enjoyment is definitely deserved, and nice - after all, foods like that don't have to be cut off, just limited. Definitely hard not to eat more than a small bit - just ate a Tim Horton's donut yesterday morning, telling myself I'd just eat that (which would be at least half my daily sugar intake), but ended up eating another and some apple crisp thing. Really need lots of will-power and discipline, so it might be best if I just cut off like half a donut and confiscate the rest of the sweet treats if I want a small bite. Tough journey, but you've got this! Take care!

*Disclaimer - I had some technical mishaps with the video. I apologize for the low quality!

With how much sugar is present in just about everything processed, there's no blaming consumers for getting addicted. Seems the best way is to slowly eat less processed foods and more organic foods, like fruits instead of sweets. Definitely a tough journey, but you've got this! Small steps and goals at a time seem to work best for this. Have a blessed week and take care!

Know that sugar cravings are not your fault. Candy and processed foods are designed to be addictive. Relapse is inevitable. Dr. Joan Ifland has some great information/ videos/ resources to help beat processed food addiction (which most people have varying degrees of). I got off processed foods, caffeine, and sugar and felt the best I ever have until I recently had a sudden loss of a loved one and I’ve also been spiraling a bit, trying to regain my footing. Staying off processed sugar for me makes me more mentally stable. When I’m on sugar and caffeine I have a very short fuse and irritated most of the time and I hate being like that! Life is too short! Good luck on your journey!!

Well, why not start eating a diet based high on animal fat and protein and substitute candy for tropical fruits that are high in fructose (like mangoes, bananas, pineapples, watermelon, pitayas). After a while, you'll be disgusted by candy, cookies, and cakes.

Wow dude, you are in another level, no judgement, but it seems like a nutritionist would help a lot. You are currently slave of all of those commercial foods you are showing in your vid. Even tho it will sound rhetoric, but you have to stop eating all to actually get rid of all your cravings specially if you feel that you don't have control, you will have to abstain. A high carb diet, even if it is oatmeal rice etc. is a high sugary diet. One day you will wake up and be so tired of this that you will reinvent yourself and say enough is enough. There are so many toxins your body cannot get rid of and stores into fat, is not just calories, the risk of cancers etc. Your family will benefit as well when you make this decision! More energy, more power, more clarity will come after you make this decision to get rid of all high processed foods and packages food and embark in a healthy whole foods' lifestyle. You will also help many people with your channel. You can do it! Just make that decision! Get angry with your grocery shopping not at yourself because the food you are eating is making you a slave of it. I follow Dr. Mindy Pelz to a healthy approach, you can start there if you need more tool. I hope this comment help you in some way. Sugar is not happiness.

My mother makes a lot of protein balls, it's low in sugar, and she uses unsweetened dark chocolate. She goes for them when she wants a snack. It works for her.

You're doing so well already don't forget that. Keep tricking and training your brain to crave fruit. My favorite are blackberries and blueberries.

Never give up , just pray and put God first

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Great honest video! Sugar addictions are definitely incredibly difficult to cut through, not helped by how many added sugars are in packaged foods everywhere. So many other factors that make it worse. Awesome video. Have a blessed week and take care!

Social media and Hollywood have a major impact on how people see themselves. it starts at a very young age, very relatable video. I think we have all been down this road, and most are still struggling with image.

Do you let loose on your birthday?

So great to see you, and very useful video! I basically only use natural peanut butter for eating and baking since it's less processed and has no added sugars, which is definitely useful. I used to believe the nutritional facts labels that list the maximum daily value of sugar to be 100 grams but apparently that entire time was a lie because 24 grams for women and 36 grams for men was the recommended maximum intake!? Gosh, I had definitely consumed WAY over that amount. Awesome work and have a great week!

Have you tried Zevia Pop? It's sweetened with stevia. Give it a try, it's found in a lot of health food sections at grocery stores.

It's amazing how additive and depended we become on sugar and not sweets but foods with high levels of sugar. I wish I could become less dependent on sugary foods. Life would be so much better.

Good to see you! Glad to see your progress. Sugar cravings can be pretty intense - I do seem to want less sugar if I stay super hydrated, though. Awesome work!

I'm sorry, but leaving off a sprinkle of powdered sugar, while still eating candied pecans, does not move you in the right direction. There is probably 58 times more sugar in the candied pecans than there is in the slight sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Im definitely a sugarholic but also diabetic so i subscribed for ways to get over that

Do you have anything you do that I didn't mention?

Thanks for sharing hun ❤

Very nice to see you again! Thanks a lot for sharing your journey with us - lessening sugar intake is hard enough (it is so everywhere, but at least trying to cut down on refined sugars is more doable). Keep up the awesome work! Have a blessed week!

Do you have any other things you know that you can share?

This is how most people feel. Most of us can relate to everything you said. A never ending battle.

Great to see you this week, Amy! Loving these videos - good work on your journey! Again, definitely isn't easy at all to cut sugars - they're like all over bought products. Cutting added sugar seems like a great idea - and much more doable, albeit still not easy. Keep at it!

Awesome video. Lots of very important information. Most people try to eliminate app sugars, not just add sugars, which becomes even more difficult and stressful. I think this is a far better way of reducing sugars in our diets.