I quit all sugars and sweeteners almost 7 years ago. I originally planned to allow myself treats for birthdays or holidays, but one time of having a dessert made me change my mind. I felt so much better after about three days that I didn't want to suffer the negative physical feelings from eating sweets again. I had been a sugar addict for years but now I never want to go back, not even a little bit.
I had given sugar up several times in my life as I knew it made my immune system problems much worse. But it never worked in the long run. Then, I slowly began changing my diet in other ways (eating organic, not eating processed/fast foods). As I did this, I noticed that my craving for sugary foods lessened and lessened. Then, a couple of years ago, I decided to give up flour and sugar. I allowed myself to backslide once in a while, but these cravings, too, began to disappear. I feel so much better, am doing more exercise and walking and have lost over the 2 year period about 16 pounds so that I now weigh what I did in my 30s-early 40s. BTW, I'm 80 years old. So, if I can do it, anyone can do it.
Now that I've quit ALL sugar in the last two weeks my craving for sugar stopped! Unbelievable! I didn't think that was actually true! Im 73 and hope my knee arthritis will even get better! You are awesome!!!! Thanks so much for allowing us to comment!!
I am a recent cancer survivor. My sugar addiction got worse after I finished treatment. I am on oral maintenance meds, which led to weight gain. The treatment also put me into menopause. Sugar addiction is very formidable. I do not want a recurrence of cancer, and I felt I would eventually become diabetic. I became concerned about my pancreas as well. Today is day one. I plan on telling myself that I just have to get through “today”. New subscriber. Thanks for the encouragement 😊
The pull of sugar as you said is different for many. I'm watching/re-watching your no sugar vids to help me stay on track for my birthday next week. I've slipped a bit had some homemade bread the other day but I know it's ok to be human and not beat myself up too much. Thanks for your information.
🥰 The sugar cravings do indeed go away when you’re serious about not keeping it in your diet. There’s wonderful fruits and recipes without sugar or sugar substitutes. (sugar substitutes keep your sugar cravings there so I don’t use them. Plus those chemicals are very unhealthy.) There’s lots of recipes online. You will reach your goals faster without sugar. So many health benefits when you cut sugar out. My weight is back to normal, blood pressure is normal, no more pre-diabetes. I have more energy. Feeling so much better! This is such an important video!! 💜🦋
@@arlenmargolin4868 Very true. I know about the safe ones. I was only talking about the ones full of chemicals. (I don’t consider the natural ones artificial.)
I started this journey on Jan 9, 2023 and am 43.2 pounds and my blood pressure and glucose are in the normal range 100%! I have more energy, sleep better (without snoring) , and honestly I am obnoxiously happy most days! Nothing tastes as good as I feel and I am looking forward to my short term goal of 50 pounds down by June 15th and long term 100 pounds for the year! I can't even imagine how wonderful life is going to be! Don't miss sugar one itty bitty bit! Thanks Dr. B for your work, your wonderful patient demeanor, and for carving this path for me!
@Teresa Meehan Congratulations! You're an inspiration to those of us still on the fence. I keep on trying and still keep falling off. Time to cut the cord - sugar must be an addiction for me and I simply have to face it.
Staying away, getting positive results. 30 lbs gone. Now, if only the arthritis in my hands would go away. The neuroma in my right foot is fading. My blood numbers we recently rated as "optimal." I find this remarkable considering the amount of saturated fat I consume... proving that dietary cholesterol has nothing to do with blood cholesterol. Oh... and my consistent "high normal" blood sugar, that I've had for decades, is now at healthy levels. Diabetes is in my genetics... Sticking with this program for life.... for a life I not only want, but need to be long. I'm 72... have so much to do where I need to not only be strong, but I need to have endurance as well.
I'm on my third week on no sugar added diet and I've got fatigue. I hope it goes away soon. Three days after starting the pain and stiffness in my knees and lower back disappeared. Amazing! I've lost 5 lbs and don't have the heavy bloated feeling that I had before.
biggest problem for me is giving up processed foods. `My wife would never go for it but we are retired and I could cook eggs for her and she would probably like that, but we would have to separate foods I could do it, I lost 50lbs for a back operation. I stayed away from sugar that long. I wag hungry and my wife gave me a banana.. Seriously I bit into that thing and a real rush went through my body. It took 10 minutes to savor that banana. Even sugar in fruit is addicting. I would like to slowly break that sweet habit, it would take time but by the end of the year it could happen. Wonderful channel. Thank you
I used to think that people who came off sugar and said that they eventually found it disgusting, or that they felt better, were trying to convince themselves (I know - very cynical). I was drinking a 7-11 tank of Dr Pepper/Coke a day PLUS eating sugared cereal and whatever else I wanted. When I went past the age of 50 and my blood sugar started moving to nearly 100 (and my doctor told me not to worry about diabetes because everyone gets it to some degree), I said "no way" and went cold turkey. I was a zombie for almost 2 weeks. That was nearly 10 years ago and now whenever I eat something sweet I feel like the roof of my mouth is about to explode. I was totally wrong - foods taste so much different and better. Tea without sugar is wonderful. Life is so much better. I wrote the above without viewing the video all the way through - it took me years before I would even politely eat anything with sugar in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings. I said "no," and I found that, eventually, people/family members respected it, and after a while, they wouldn't even offer it to me. And I was fine with that. I do very rarely now eat at a function now, but I couldn't always do that. I am so happy I did it, even though it was a challenge for the first few years.
I was 226 lbs i stopped eating sugar, carbs, and dairy 9 days ago. Only black coffee and water for first 8 hours after waking up. I have lost 10 lbs in 9 days.
Since March I stopped sugar in coffee and don't have cookies and sweets. I had some fungus on my feet, this is gone. That's very fine. I expected to loose some weight. But this didn't happen for so far.
Dr Becky thank you for a great presentation as always. Just one thing though,all the way through your sugar talk I wanted you to mention FRUIT !! Are you talking about man made sugar only here, or are you including fruit too ? For instance, a couple of pineapple rings as a desert , or maybe an apple ?
Hi Richard, I have many videos on fruit. The natural fruit is not the same, but there is more to it than a simple yes or no. You can find my videos on eating fruit on my channel page.
My problem is that I have very few taste buds and sense of smell. I think I therefore only have / had sugar for the "sugar fix". Therefore I have to just try and avoid it but having lost the 2 senses it is difficult . Many thanks for your very informative channel.
I want to do this, but I'm not sure how to go about without certain processed foods. I live alone, so it's easier for me to grab a low sugar flavored greek yogurt or a bag of popcorn, etc. If I have to eat all fresh food, I'm not sure what I will eat. Also, there will be times when need to grab a quick lunch for work. What will I do then??
Any help greatfully recieved !! I can do low carb breakfast and lunch day to day BUT evening meal with hubby is really tricky - could I have advice please ??? Thank you in advance ❤️
also Dr. Becky if I only ate 1 meal a day would that do my body any good I mean its not real fasting, just wondered if it would make a difference thank you
What do you do with incidental sugar? I can easily give up sweet stuff like cakes, cookies, and ice cream and the like but occasionally I eat a high protein Greek yogurt for instance which does have 7-9 grams of sugar. Or some strawberries or blueberries with the yogurt or an occasional glass of ultra pasteurized milk which has six or seven grams of sugar per serving. Is incidental sugar okay up to a point or no or how to deal with these incidentals. Thanks.
There are a couple of yogurts that use stevia only for mild sweetening. Two Good brand and Siggis brand. I think they are both 2 grams of sugar (naturally occurring from the yogurt).
Honestly, I’m sure you will still see great benefits by just cutting out the obvious sources you mentioned and don’t worry too much about incidental sugar, as long as that level remains low!
I am not yet convinced that sugar is a drug? But have reduced to less than a quarter in the last 6 weeks and feel better. Any advice to swap out flour /sugar on a low budget? As I'm easily tempted at the supermarket😅
Call me crazy but I don't feed sugary drinks, or pastries, or even potatoes to family and friends. It is like giving them cigarettes, or alcohol... :) The menu is always KETO and delicious, including dessert= I would RESENT for weeks, a piece of cake, after eating it... NOT worth it... Peace of mind is very rewarding
7 years zero carb carnivore. Down 200 pounds and kept it off all this time. I don't miss it at all because nothing feels or tastes as good as great health.
Celebrating 100 days sugar free today. Also stopped alcohol and refined carbs at the same time. First month was difficult but now I feel like a new person. Lost 50 lbs and regained my energy and mind clarity. The only thing I retained is eating 3 small pieces of extra dark chocolate after dinner. Best gift I have ever given myself. Life is good!
If your eating “sugar free” dark chocolate it’s not a treat. Real unsweetened chocolate is disgusting. If you are eating sweetened dark chocolate then your not sugar free!😊
I'm an alcoholic and have been sober for 4.5 years. It is amazing how similar alcoholism is to sugar which is just another addiction. I can't have just one beer or I will go crazy. I have found it is the same with sugar which I am currently trying to fight. Thanks for all the good advice
Thanks again coach!!! I stopped eating sugar and also inflammatory foods and my knees are pain free… I m back on keto and eat clean now… and yes, I have nothing in my house that’s not clean to eat. I had pain no matter what my weight was as long as I was eating the foods that caused it… done now… not worth the pain! Well worth the health!!!♥️😍☮️‼️
@@sandhillmom2 hi dear❣️ I gave up sugar( in pretty much every form) stuff like bread( gluten ) corn and corn products, I ate popcorn a lot, now no, anything not “ keto” basically… Dr. Eric Berg has lists of inflammatory foods… as does Becky and several others on RUclips… check out also foods to avoid for arthritis… I’d gotten hydraluric injections and it worked after 2 months, 7-8 months no pain, then the pain would return… and cortisone did nothing. I just tried “one more thing” and I believe , for whatever stage of arthritis I’m in, that what I’m doing is working … and I was in brutal pain in my right knee a lot… I’m also losing the “ pandemic” pounds I’d put on during covid isolation. It’s just working as that’s all I’m doing that I can pinpoint and that’s a deliberate effort… so far so good… sending you love, peace, and health♥️‼️☮️🕉😍
Has it been proven beyond any reasonable doubt that sugar is altogether toxic to the human body? If so, why no country in the a ban sugar entirely? Concrete proof please!
For years I've struggled with belly fat and being bloated. I've been checking my diet (basically less fat) and regularly go to the gym spending an hour minimum there. A few months ago I came across an article about the "evils" of sugar and decided to cut it off from my diet. In just a month I lost 2kgs in weight and 2 inches off my waist! All those years trying to figure out what's wrong with me why despite everything* I don't lose weight, it's sugar all along!
I am 70 years old and have ditched the sugar for 5years now and my health has improved 95%, but I must admit the craving is still there, it is only my willpower and nature that keeps me going, I suppose it is being like an alcoholic that must be aware of temptation every day. and at the moment I am in the middle of a 120 hour fast, willpower gets me through.
I'm with you--I'm mostly off sugar, but when I do have a "treat", I don't find it too sweet, and it is easy to have more. However, I have seen the cravings diminish and been able to serve a dessert and watch others eat it without feeling tempted. Wondering if I'm eating too much fruit. And I started drinking Propel electrolyte, which has non-sugar sweetener in it. I will start focusing more again on positive whole-foods. My thrifty soul finds it difficult not to use up all the "free food" we get.
I quit sugar 30 days ago, including gluten and the greatest surprise was cellulite I had for over 10 years vanished in a month! 💃🏾 Motivation or what? never going back + All my skin issues and food intolerances cleared up too due to a gut issue. Sugar is one of the main causes of inflammation
This is truly a helpful video. I have cleaned-up my diet and, yes, it does require sacrifices. I still eat fresh fruit with full-fat, plain (unsweetened) yogurt. I gave up gluten & have restricted grains & carbs, making most of my foods from scratch. It’s amazing how much better one feels when eschewing processed foods and sweets…also how much better everything tastes!
I'm on day 5, got an annoying headache this morning and had to take 1000mg of tylenol. I cut off completely on Sugar, wheat, grains and dairy and processed foods. Only taking some carbs from Potatoes, sweet potatoes and Quinoa in small quantities. Not easy. I suffer from IBS, body pain is down to 70% less, I no longer feel my legs and lower back stiff when I wake up, have more energy when I walk and exercise but I feel like my body is complaining and fighting against. Been having difficulties to sleep at night since I started, I know it will pass but it's hard. Been with random mild headaches since started. Doing Paleo Diet. For some unknown reason I'm eating a lot less now, feel full with a few bites and no longer feel sleepy after lunch. Taking fresh fruits when I feel cravings.
Thank you for all your dedication in being a voice of truthful health information.. My friend and I are doing your 21 day challenge ..we are in week 2 and having amazing success. God bless you and yours.
I've been keto and mostly omad for the past 2 years and currently turned to 4 days keto 3 days carnivore. Anyways lost about 100 lbs with many help improvements that came with it. However I tried sugar maybe half a dozen times so far and each time initially it was a turn off, but if I persistent on with sugar, it became addictive again. We have to be honest, sugar is dangerous for us kind. Wonderfull motivational and informative vids Doc. 👍
I have been sugar-free for 3 years. Only hard part is vigilance when shopping for food, as sugar is everywhere and identified by too many seemingly benign names.
Thank you so much for this video. I lost 25 pounds last year, mostly by limiting carbs and not eating sugar. But once the reason for that goal was over (I’d been cast in the musical Mamma Mia and had to wear a sparkly spandex jumpsuit onstage! LOL) I stopped being diligent in December and the weight has been creeping back. I know I felt better and more in control without sugar, but it’s been hard to stop eating it again. Thanks for this positive motivation.
Would love to learn more about sugar and mental health. I am noticing a correlation between my mood and times when I have had sugar and or alcohol. Also sugar and menopause. Hot flashes go away when I cut out sugar.
The positive encouragement is a good thing. But to be clear, these stories of not having an issue with sugar after some period of time isn’t true for everyone. I went keto and cut sugar and lost 60 Pounds and I wanted sugar every day. I finally caved. I gained all 60 pounds back. Then I started again. Keto. No sugar. Not even keto “treats” and I lost 125 pounds. I wanted sugar every single day. I eventually caved. And I have gained every 125 of those pounds back. I’m Not here to discourage anyone from cutting out sugar. But I am here to discount this notion that once sugar is out then it’s no problem.
I have an anecdotal example - having been invited to my friend’s mom’s thanksgiving dinner age 13, I’ve been a big fan of American dishes ever since. As the internet opened up, I have been able to access so many American recipes from here in England. I almost always halve the amount of sugar in the recipes, if I follow them correctly, we find them unbearably sweet. I also noticed that sugar features as an ingredient in many savoury recipes. Well done to every one who has cut out or reduced sugar. Thank you for all your informative and supportive videos, Dr
Only just saw this. I'm a life long sugarholic. In my family it was the 5th food group lol. I've been off sugar several times but fall off the wagon. I can't have any..even just a bit sends me into a binge. But it can be done. Don't give up people!!
Thank you Dr. Becky! I’ve suffered from IBS all my adult life and being on your 0,1,2,3 diet and following your intermittent book and having 0 grams of sugar has really helped my IBS! It seems like when I’m feeling a wee bit weak, you make a video to spur me on 🌟☺️💕🙏🏼💫✝️
Same. I’m happy to comment on Dr. Becky’s posts to give her a boost. I’m sugar free 99% of the time. I still use stevia and erythritol a little bit in coffee and such. I do notice a couple things: 1. If I do cave and have real sugar, my hearts starts racing and pounding and 2: if I make myself a keto treat like a keto mug cinnamon roll, I start craving sugar again.
Thanks Dr Becky! The struggle is real, but eating fresh fruit & berries helps a lot. My arthritis pain has diminished & I'm working out at the gym 3x/ week plus walking more. Love all the comments, too. ❤️
I can't have cheat days, even if it's only once every few months. One scoop of ice cream or piece of cake and I'll go on a sugar binge that lasts for weeks. It's like the saying for alcoholics that 'you can't just have one drink'. I've heard about the test with mice where they chose sugar over cocaine so it really does seem like a drug.
I don't keep snacks in the house, because I can't help myself if it's there. I'm on keto, but last time I had a cheat day I had some Doritos, and I finished the whole bag. I could literally feel my brain telling me keep eating, it was like I was hypnotized.. That doesn't happen with real food. After that, I'm gonna just stop the cheat days.
Good video, thank you. Do sugar substitutes (like stevia and monk fruit) affect the brain in the same way as real sugar does? I've given up sugar but find myself relying on these substitutes, primarily in my morning coffee.
It's almost 3 months to cut down carb and no sugar added Con: I have to replace all pants Pro: 185->175 36 waist -> 32 No more annoying thigh friction Walking up and down freely Money saved
I've tried going without sugar a couple times. I lived for the time I could stop my self-imposed sugar exile - like about a week. When I went back to eating sugar, I felt crappy - not crappy enough to stay off it, but by then I was "triggered" again. I didn't realize until I went back to eating it how good I was feeling while not eating it.
I have reduced my carb intake and now when I eat sweet, I find it too sweet. I am not sugar free, but eat very limited, mainly my fruit and with my tea once a day. Thank you for all your tips, love all your videos.
I love my fruit but cutting back on all the sweets has given me no knee pain and 30 pounds since the fall gone. I still had birthday cup cake but not living with it daily as before, made such a difference.
I’m a retired family doctor and have learned all I know about nutrition after my career! I am sad I could not share the low carb benefits with my patients. I have been without sugar for over a year and a half. I am healthier than I was when I retired and have lost 25 # and increased my muscle mass with a exercise regimen from Dr John Hoehn DC.
I was a full-blown sugar addict. 5 years after having quit, now I do not like the taste of sugar. I have no temptations … ever. In fact, I cannot even tolerate the sweetness of even the keto acceptable fruits, ie berries. And when I very occasionally make a keto muffin I use about half the sugar recommended in the recipe. Never would believe this could happen. At the same time I know if I went back to sugar I could easily return to being an addict. I honestly believe, for me, If i go back to doing what i’ve always done, I will get the same results I have always done. Personally I get a great deal of satisfaction from no longer being addicted to sweets as I am no longer supporting those who want to keep us addicted in order to keep lining their pockets.
Please let us know how hubby is. I too had cancer not as bad as his but did trigger an imbalance in white cells this meant I again had to modify my diet and in the process Have gained back some weight. I hope I can get back on omad as I really felt good .
I cannot eat a lot of sugar otherwise my stomach feels sick but I still eat some sweets and feel great but most of the time I am eating healthy meaning I don't crave unhealthy. I just eat it when I want it.
This past Monday I threw away 5# of sugar. No sugar for 4 months. No coffee for 2 months. I had too because it suppresses appetite then I can not eat well. Doing well on less than 80grams of carbs a day.
Thank you Dr. Becky for all of your good information. You explain the processes so well. Your system of nutrition and going sugar-free is easy to follow and has been effective for my weight loss, clarity of mind, increased energy and the absence of pain in my hands. yay!
I never considered equating sugar with drugs or alcohol until I tried giving it up. Experienced horrific withdrawal efx although they were short in duration. However I have not found sugar to be unpleasant tasting since, so I'm still able to consume it when I want. Big difference is I now recognize that I'm actually poisoning rather than treating myself and that's enough to maintain very low levels of consumption. Still working on total elimination, but have reduced intake significantly. Great video!!
I have 34 and quit sugar 7 weeks back, just had a slice of Christmas cake although, I feel more active, and most important, my inflamed red face full of acne has got clearer. I enjoy deep sleep in addition to it. I can now enjoy the real taste of foods that I was unable to enjoy before. I drink unsweetened teas and I enjoy these (just add jaggery powder sometimes though). I can undoubtedly say that my life has become beautiful without sugar.
Good information & experience sharing. I on IF & LCHF 4 years ago, I still enjoying small portion of sweetness once a while without any effect to my mind body. Eat less to enjoy food more...
Love this episode! In Asia, the sweets just have a small amount of sugar, so it's not overwhelmingly sweet like the desserts here. They're also in smaller portions. Is that something we can do too, or do you advocate for 100% no sugar?
Dr. Becky, this is spot on. I used to love having Peanut Butter M&Ms, those are way too sweet now. I've also greatly reduced my alcohol consumption, I've only had 5 beers since the beginning of January, but I had a beer last weekend, and I could really taste the alcohol in the beer. Not sure if I was imagining it or if it works the same as sugar.
I gave up alcohol about a year ago, had a sip of wine the other day and all I could taste was alcohol, didn’t enjoy at all! Makes it easier to abstain for sure. I gave up all sweet tasting food 4 days ago and hoping for the same results. The alcohol experiment gives me hope that I will not enjoy sugary foods after getting over the cravings/addiction.
I started this KETO journey nearly a year ago. I have lost a solid 75 pounds this year and while the path has not been perfect, my no-sugar life is much healthier and obnoxiously happy and energetic! Left behind is diabetes, IBS, Fatty Liver, Pancreatitis, Adrenal Fatigue, Arthritis pain, migraines, swollen legs and feet, joint pain, depression, fatigue and the list goes on and on...thank you Dr. Becky for your ministry and mission!
Cut Sugar Day 4, from 221-208 Am in 20s... Running 30mins Now Cut To 15 Mins, Running Low on Carbs, Tried To Eat Pineapples Decided Once A Week or Long Time, No Gatorade, Just Coconut Water, Spinach, Boiled Eggs, Salmon... Right With Body Needs Energy To Run... 31 Days Without Sugar, Or 2 To Yr DETOX Sugar
3 years "SUGAR FREE" over all I'm doing phenomenal.... Weight loss a plus, inflammation lessons, I myself also noticed sugar in anything "OH MY" thank you Dr 🌷
Am I not the norm? I quit sugar and other than the first few days, I haven’t found it difficult. If I do get a craving, I eat something salty, such as pistachios. I carry macadamia nuts or almonds, and baby bel cheese with me in my purse and gym bag. Maybe watching so many videos on the detrimental effects of sugar helps me see it as not a treat at all!! I do make keto desserts every once in a while, with monk fruit. Mostly for my diabetic husband. I’m pre diabetic. My fasting glucose has gone down from 120 to the 80s in about 4 months. I quit wheat and alcohol as well. Low carb but not going for ketosis. I call my diet “kinda keto”. Im doing time restricted eating. I’m hoping my senior years continue to be healthy and active!!
I am currently on Week 3 of doing alternate day fasting and eating Whole30. Whole30 plan cuts out all added sugar and processed food. My skin has cleared up. This is the easiest ADF cycle I have been on, now that I’ve cut sugar and processed food. My body does not have crazy cravings anymore. It’s easy to fast. I plan to continue ADF for about 90 days.
I love information on keto and fasting….. but I find myself watching just because of her calm, soothing voice and mostly because the Dr is stunning…… 😳
i hope you still read your comments......i gave up all added sugar 6 years ago due to a NAFL. i could sit and eat a dozen entemanns choc donuts and a quart of milk without even thinking about it. it was easy to give up sugar because my liver was failing. i lost 15 lbs very quickly any thought i was in the clear. please address raw sugar i was still taking 3 tblsp of raw sugar in my 3 cups of coffee daily. i quit this 2 weeks ago and lost another 10 lbs. now i've lost too much weight 6foot even tall and now i only weigh 158lbs. crap i look too skinny i should weigh around 180 , i'm 70 years old so all my muscle is leaving me too. HELP
Debbie Hocking needs a new doctor. A fasting glucose of 101 puts you at an A1C of 5.0…..so not even close to being pre diabetes! A diagnosis of pre diabetes starts with an A1C of 5.7!!!!! While she’s right to be concerned and good for her for getting serious about a healthy lifestyle accurate reporting is important. If you’re a doctor then you should have caught that.
This video is awesome. I am one of those people that once I have sugar the flood gates open and I backslide. And I feel so much better without it. The initial 3 days is hard for me and then I get right on the wagon. Thank you for these videos. They are so informative and helpful in this journey
I was literally berating myself today and seriously suffering, spending most of the day binging on sugar. Thanks for all you do. You may just be my guardian angel. I’m going to try.
Hello dr Becky. I have been watching your channel for awhile now and very grateful for taking so much of your time to put all these info for us. I am on my 3rd week of keto and before that I gave up all refined sugar, including all syrups like honey, agave etc but I was still eating high carbs, like pasta, rice, beans, buckwheat and all the fruits even tho the fruit I barely ate but at least 2 bananas a week . I love that on keto I don’t feel hungry or crave any carbs 99% of the time. The problem is I started felling like I will pass out even tho I don’t feel hungry at all and I have no choice but to eat and today it was so bad that I had to ask someone for a candy otherwise I would definitely pass out and I was outside and didn’t want to embarrass myself. And it was the first sugar I had in 6 weeks. What do you recommend in my situation , I really don’t want to go back to eating carbs, but maybe do you think I should slowly go to keto? I mean I never had problems with fainting before keto and I realize that is because I went 20g or less carbs overnight before eating like maybe 200-300 carbs to prior and maybe my body is not quite ready for that. And if yes, what kind of carbs are better to include into my keto? the less refined the better of course. Thank you! P.s I do clean keto, lots of leafy greens, vegetables and 95% organic, grass fed, pasteurized produce. And lots of good quality oils, like organic olive oil, grass fed butter, organic heavy whipping cream, organic mct oil with each of my meal And I take electrolytes from dr Berg so I don’t know what else to do
Did this for 3 months or so once when I had a lot of weight to lose. Once that weight had gone I have always found it really hard, as the motivation and desire/need to get rid of dangerously excess weight was no longer there. If I lived alone it would be so easy as I just wouldn't buy any bad stuff, but no one can expect other people to give it up too, who live in the same house. That's just not fair.
If people are consuming sucrose how are their teeth? It’s the perfect and only building blocks for the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Glucose is pure energy for cells but the fructose needs work to convert in the body and goes to storage if you’re not extremely active. I never was a huge fan of North American Processed “food”. I must say these companies have amazing ad campaigns. Is this what draws people to this stuff? I am at retirement age don’t have cavities, don’t have joint pain, don’t take any meds, don’t have high blood pressure, don’t have blood sugar problems and don’t wear glasses. I do have a low resting heart rate (48), I do my best to eat two calorie dense meals and I do my best to spend as much time as possible outside.
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I quit all sugars and sweeteners almost 7 years ago. I originally planned to allow myself treats for birthdays or holidays, but one time of having a dessert made me change my mind. I felt so much better after about three days that I didn't want to suffer the negative physical feelings from eating sweets again. I had been a sugar addict for years but now I never want to go back, not even a little bit.
I had given sugar up several times in my life as I knew it made my immune system problems much worse. But it never worked in the long run. Then, I slowly began changing my diet in other ways (eating organic, not eating processed/fast foods). As I did this, I noticed that my craving for sugary foods lessened and lessened. Then, a couple of years ago, I decided to give up flour and sugar. I allowed myself to backslide once in a while, but these cravings, too, began to disappear. I feel so much better, am doing more exercise and walking and have lost over the 2 year period about 16 pounds so that I now weigh what I did in my 30s-early 40s. BTW, I'm 80 years old. So, if I can do it, anyone can do it.
👏 Amazing!
Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉
Wow. thumbs up. Lots of walking is a great way to stay in shape & keep your mind clear too.
I can cut sugar out of my life
@Michaela, 👏👏 👏 ..yes, I think the processed foods make sugar addiction worse.
Now that I've quit ALL sugar in the last two weeks my craving for sugar stopped! Unbelievable! I didn't think that was actually true! Im 73 and hope my knee arthritis will even get better! You are awesome!!!! Thanks so much for allowing us to comment!!
I am a recent cancer survivor. My sugar addiction got worse after I finished treatment. I am on oral maintenance meds, which led to weight gain. The treatment also put me into menopause. Sugar addiction is very formidable. I do not want a recurrence of cancer, and I felt I would eventually become diabetic. I became concerned about my pancreas as well. Today is day one. I plan on telling myself that I just have to get through “today”. New subscriber. Thanks for the encouragement 😊
Keep rocking. Quit deodorant. Walk. Look up jokes online.
Careful, cancer cells are fuelled by sugar.Other than that try to move as much as possible.
The pull of sugar as you said is different for many. I'm watching/re-watching your no sugar vids to help me stay on track for my birthday next week. I've slipped a bit had some homemade bread the other day but I know it's ok to be human and not beat myself up too much. Thanks for your information.
🥰 The sugar cravings do indeed go away when you’re serious about not keeping it in your diet. There’s wonderful fruits and recipes without sugar or sugar substitutes. (sugar substitutes keep your sugar cravings there so I don’t use them. Plus those chemicals are very unhealthy.) There’s lots of recipes online. You will reach your goals faster without sugar. So many health benefits when you cut sugar out. My weight is back to normal, blood pressure is normal, no more pre-diabetes. I have more energy. Feeling so much better! This is such an important video!! 💜🦋
I don't know where you've been doing your research but not all sugar substitutes or toxic there are some very healthy ones
I'm struggling to maintain a no sugar diet. Beginning stages are harder than I thought. I'm trying!
@@arlenmargolin4868
Very true. I know about the safe ones. I was only talking about the ones full of chemicals. (I don’t consider the natural ones artificial.)
@@maureenwilson6031 I can totally relate the day I decided to quit sugar I think I doubled my intake
Like Hank Hill said: There's no sweeter taste than self-discipline.
I have stopped eating sugar, grains and wheat. I'm on day 7, just have a headache, but I know it will pass.
I started this journey on Jan 9, 2023 and am 43.2 pounds and my blood pressure and glucose are in the normal range 100%! I have more energy, sleep better (without snoring) , and honestly I am obnoxiously happy most days! Nothing tastes as good as I feel and I am looking forward to my short term goal of 50 pounds down by June 15th and long term 100 pounds for the year! I can't even imagine how wonderful life is going to be! Don't miss sugar one itty bitty bit! Thanks Dr. B for your work, your wonderful patient demeanor, and for carving this path for me!
Congratulations, Teresa!
@Teresa Meehan Congratulations! You're an inspiration to those of us still on the fence. I keep on trying and still keep falling off. Time to cut the cord - sugar must be an addiction for me and I simply have to face it.
The better sleep is such a quality of life improvement for me as well. Congrats on your journey!
Staying away, getting positive results. 30 lbs gone. Now, if only the arthritis in my hands would go away. The neuroma in my right foot is fading. My blood numbers we recently rated as "optimal." I find this remarkable considering the amount of saturated fat I consume... proving that dietary cholesterol has nothing to do with blood cholesterol.
Oh... and my consistent "high normal" blood sugar, that I've had for decades, is now at healthy levels. Diabetes is in my genetics...
Sticking with this program for life.... for a life I not only want, but need to be long. I'm 72... have so much to do where I need to not only be strong, but I need to have endurance as well.
I'm on my third week on no sugar added diet and I've got fatigue. I hope it goes away soon. Three days after starting the pain and stiffness in my knees and lower back disappeared. Amazing! I've lost 5 lbs and don't have the heavy bloated feeling that I had before.
biggest problem for me is giving up processed foods. `My wife would never go for it but we are retired and I could cook eggs for her and she would probably like that, but we would have to separate foods I could do it, I lost 50lbs for a back operation. I stayed away from sugar that long. I wag hungry and my wife gave me a banana.. Seriously I bit into that thing and a real rush went through my body. It took 10 minutes to savor that banana. Even sugar in fruit is addicting. I would like to slowly break that sweet habit, it would take time but by the end of the year it could happen. Wonderful channel. Thank you
I can’t believe your age.Thank you for your inspiration.
Sounds very much like alcohol addiction. Some people can drink in moderation. Some can’t.
I used to think that people who came off sugar and said that they eventually found it disgusting, or that they felt better, were trying to convince themselves (I know - very cynical). I was drinking a 7-11 tank of Dr Pepper/Coke a day PLUS eating sugared cereal and whatever else I wanted. When I went past the age of 50 and my blood sugar started moving to nearly 100 (and my doctor told me not to worry about diabetes because everyone gets it to some degree), I said "no way" and went cold turkey. I was a zombie for almost 2 weeks. That was nearly 10 years ago and now whenever I eat something sweet I feel like the roof of my mouth is about to explode. I was totally wrong - foods taste so much different and better. Tea without sugar is wonderful. Life is so much better.
I wrote the above without viewing the video all the way through - it took me years before I would even politely eat anything with sugar in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings. I said "no," and I found that, eventually, people/family members respected it, and after a while, they wouldn't even offer it to me. And I was fine with that. I do very rarely now eat at a function now, but I couldn't always do that. I am so happy I did it, even though it was a challenge for the first few years.
I will like more about what it does than a video of reading comments which I can do myself
I was 226 lbs i stopped eating sugar, carbs, and dairy 9 days ago. Only black coffee and water for first 8 hours after waking up. I have lost 10 lbs in 9 days.
Since March I stopped sugar in coffee and don't have cookies and sweets. I had some fungus on my feet, this is gone. That's very fine. I expected to loose some weight. But this didn't happen for so far.
I had a (pan)cake today! Note to self. Life can be good without it.
Dr Becky thank you for a great presentation as always. Just one thing though,all the way through your sugar talk I wanted you to mention FRUIT !! Are you talking about man made sugar only here, or are you including fruit too ? For instance, a couple of pineapple rings as a desert , or maybe an apple ?
Hi Richard, I have many videos on fruit. The natural fruit is not the same, but there is more to it than a simple yes or no. You can find my videos on eating fruit on my channel page.
My problem is that I have very few taste buds and sense of smell. I think I therefore only have / had sugar for the "sugar fix". Therefore I have to just try and avoid it but having lost the 2 senses it is difficult . Many thanks for your very informative channel.
I want to do this, but I'm not sure how to go about without certain processed foods. I live alone, so it's easier for me to grab a low sugar flavored greek yogurt or a bag of popcorn, etc. If I have to eat all fresh food, I'm not sure what I will eat. Also, there will be times when need to grab a quick lunch for work. What will I do then??
Any help greatfully recieved !! I can do low carb breakfast and lunch day to day BUT evening meal with hubby is really tricky - could I have advice please ??? Thank you in advance ❤️
Meat and veggies, and he gets a side dish if he needs.
also Dr. Becky if I only ate 1 meal a day would that do my body any good I mean its not real fasting, just wondered if it would make a difference thank you
What do you do with incidental sugar? I can easily give up sweet stuff like cakes, cookies, and ice cream and the like but occasionally I eat a high protein Greek yogurt for instance which does have 7-9 grams of sugar. Or some strawberries or blueberries with the yogurt or an occasional glass of ultra pasteurized milk which has six or seven grams of sugar per serving. Is incidental sugar okay up to a point or no or how to deal with these incidentals. Thanks.
There are a couple of yogurts that use stevia only for mild sweetening. Two Good brand and Siggis brand. I think they are both 2 grams of sugar (naturally occurring from the yogurt).
Honestly, I’m sure you will still see great benefits by just cutting out the obvious sources you mentioned and don’t worry too much about incidental sugar, as long as that level remains low!
@@alayadeluce Siggis doesn’t use stevia at all.
@@cbgbstew4072 It's at my Whole Foods but otherwise hard to find. It's a six pack of either vanilla or berry flavor. It says Skyr low sugar on it.
Fruit is sugar the difference is it has a touch of fiber
consider the source as natural unrefined sugar
@@margaretsomerville2510 eat as much of it as you can.
I am not yet convinced that sugar is a drug? But have reduced to less than a quarter in the last 6 weeks and feel better. Any advice to swap out flour /sugar on a low budget? As I'm easily tempted at the supermarket😅
Call me crazy but I don't feed sugary drinks, or pastries, or even potatoes to family and friends. It is like giving them cigarettes, or alcohol... :) The menu is always KETO and delicious, including dessert= I would RESENT for weeks, a piece of cake, after eating it... NOT worth it... Peace of mind is very rewarding
What if a person inherited a sweet tooth from their grandmother!? There's no cure for that known to mankind!
7 years zero carb carnivore. Down 200 pounds and kept it off all this time. I don't miss it at all because nothing feels or tastes as good as great health.
Congratulations on the VICTORY!!!! Inspiring!!
@@shereemoon thank you.
Dust Storm this is fantastic! Motivates me to push a little harder--thank you.
@@sherrywoodrum7577 it's hard at first but 2 weeks in it gets way easier and you feel fantastic!
can I ask how many cals you eat every day to lose the weight? or don't you count them? ❤
Celebrating 100 days sugar free today. Also stopped alcohol and refined carbs at the same time. First month was difficult but now I feel like a new person. Lost 50 lbs and regained my energy and mind clarity. The only thing I retained is eating 3 small pieces of extra dark chocolate after dinner. Best gift I have ever given myself. Life is good!
This is exactly where I want to be ❤
Congrats! What’s your best tip?
If your eating “sugar free” dark chocolate it’s not a treat. Real unsweetened chocolate is disgusting. If you are eating sweetened dark chocolate then your not sugar free!😊
Day nine sugar free! ❤️
@@Christ_Is_Life10-10 Give her a break
I'm an alcoholic and have been sober for 4.5 years. It is amazing how similar alcoholism is to sugar which is just another addiction. I can't have just one beer or I will go crazy. I have found it is the same with sugar which I am currently trying to fight. Thanks for all the good advice
Good for you honey .
Congratulations on 4.5 years of sobriety. Good luck with your fight against sugar but don't be hard on yourself. You have succeeded with sobriety.
Disgusting
Good for you!! You can do it. Almost 14 years for me
So true I'm in the same position!!!
Thanks again coach!!! I stopped eating sugar and also inflammatory foods and my knees are pain free… I m back on keto and eat clean now… and yes, I have nothing in my house that’s not clean to eat. I had pain no matter what my weight was as long as I was eating the foods that caused it… done now… not worth the pain! Well worth the health!!!♥️😍☮️‼️
That’s WONDERFUL!! 🥰
Congrats on making the change, Sue!
Sue-I’m curious what anti-inflammatory foods you gave up?
@@sandhillmom2 hi dear❣️ I gave up sugar( in pretty much every form) stuff like bread( gluten ) corn and corn products, I ate popcorn a lot, now no, anything not “ keto” basically… Dr. Eric Berg has lists of inflammatory foods… as does Becky and several others on RUclips… check out also foods to avoid for arthritis… I’d gotten hydraluric injections and it worked after 2 months, 7-8 months no pain, then the pain would return… and cortisone did nothing. I just tried “one more thing” and I believe , for whatever stage of arthritis I’m in, that what I’m doing is working … and I was in brutal pain in my right knee a lot… I’m also losing the “ pandemic” pounds I’d put on during covid isolation. It’s just working as that’s all I’m doing that I can pinpoint and that’s a deliberate effort… so far so good… sending you love, peace, and health♥️‼️☮️🕉😍
Has it been proven beyond any reasonable doubt that sugar is altogether toxic to the human body? If so, why no country in the a ban sugar entirely? Concrete proof please!
For years I've struggled with belly fat and being bloated. I've been checking my diet (basically less fat) and regularly go to the gym spending an hour minimum there. A few months ago I came across an article about the "evils" of sugar and decided to cut it off from my diet. In just a month I lost 2kgs in weight and 2 inches off my waist! All those years trying to figure out what's wrong with me why despite everything* I don't lose weight, it's sugar all along!
Cheers for your realization - and bonus points for the Wandavision reference 😄 I'm stealing it for motivation!
I am 70 years old and have ditched the sugar for 5years now and my health has improved 95%, but I must admit the craving is still there, it is only my willpower and nature that keeps me going, I suppose it is being like an alcoholic that must be aware of temptation every day. and at the moment I am in the middle of a 120 hour fast, willpower gets me through.
That's a long fast. I hope you're still alive.
What does your diet consist of?
I'm with you--I'm mostly off sugar, but when I do have a "treat", I don't find it too sweet, and it is easy to have more. However, I have seen the cravings diminish and been able to serve a dessert and watch others eat it without feeling tempted. Wondering if I'm eating too much fruit. And I started drinking Propel electrolyte, which has non-sugar sweetener in it. I will start focusing more again on positive whole-foods. My thrifty soul finds it difficult not to use up all the "free food" we get.
Sugar free 89 days. Lost 40 pounds and feel great.
Thanku v much beckyji I always get motivate after seeing ur videos
I quit sugar 30 days ago, including gluten and the greatest surprise was cellulite I had for over 10 years vanished in a month! 💃🏾 Motivation or what? never going back + All my skin issues and food intolerances cleared up too due to a gut issue. Sugar is one of the main causes of inflammation
This is truly a helpful video. I have cleaned-up my diet and, yes, it does require sacrifices. I still eat fresh fruit with full-fat, plain (unsweetened) yogurt. I gave up gluten & have restricted grains & carbs, making most of my foods from scratch. It’s amazing how much better one feels when eschewing processed foods and sweets…also how much better everything tastes!
I'm on day 5, got an annoying headache this morning and had to take 1000mg of tylenol. I cut off completely on Sugar, wheat, grains and dairy and processed foods. Only taking some carbs from Potatoes, sweet potatoes and Quinoa in small quantities. Not easy. I suffer from IBS, body pain is down to 70% less, I no longer feel my legs and lower back stiff when I wake up, have more energy when I walk and exercise but I feel like my body is complaining and fighting against. Been having difficulties to sleep at night since I started, I know it will pass but it's hard. Been with random mild headaches since started. Doing Paleo Diet. For some unknown reason I'm eating a lot less now, feel full with a few bites and no longer feel sleepy after lunch. Taking fresh fruits when I feel cravings.
Thank you for all your dedication in being a voice of truthful health information..
My friend and I are doing your 21 day challenge ..we are in week 2 and having amazing success. God bless you and yours.
Excellent to do this with a friend!! Encouraging each other! So fun!! 🥰
That's great to hear, Gammy Tobin!
Thx Dr Becky, it's always good to hear from you..... I have stopped eating sugar 4 years ago....
Are you a vegetarian?
I've been keto and mostly omad for the past 2 years and currently turned to 4 days keto 3 days carnivore.
Anyways lost about 100 lbs with many help improvements that came with it. However I tried sugar maybe half a dozen times so far and each time initially it was a turn off, but if I persistent on with sugar, it became addictive again. We have to be honest, sugar is dangerous for us kind. Wonderfull motivational and informative vids Doc. 👍
I have been sugar-free for 3 years. Only hard part is vigilance when shopping for food, as sugar is everywhere and identified by too many seemingly benign names.
Thank you so much for this video. I lost 25 pounds last year, mostly by limiting carbs and not eating sugar. But once the reason for that goal was over (I’d been cast in the musical Mamma Mia and had to wear a sparkly spandex jumpsuit onstage! LOL) I stopped being diligent in December and the weight has been creeping back. I know I felt better and more in control without sugar, but it’s been hard to stop eating it again. Thanks for this positive motivation.
Try intermittent fasting with this...the results are amazing and doing IF isn't that hard.
Would love to learn more about sugar and mental health. I am noticing a correlation between my mood and times when I have had sugar and or alcohol. Also sugar and menopause. Hot flashes go away when I cut out sugar.
The positive encouragement is a good thing. But to be clear, these stories of not having an issue with sugar after some period of time isn’t true for everyone. I went keto and cut sugar and lost 60
Pounds and I wanted sugar every day. I finally caved. I gained all 60 pounds back.
Then I started again. Keto. No sugar. Not even keto “treats” and I lost 125 pounds. I wanted sugar every single day. I eventually caved. And I have gained every 125 of those pounds back. I’m
Not here to discourage anyone from cutting out sugar. But I am here to discount this notion that once sugar is out then it’s no problem.
Agreed. It happened to me as well.
I m sugar free for the last 4years.
Friends say: wow, you have such willpower! Not really...I look at that cake like poison and feel better than that looks!
Everyone needs to learn to read food labels, too. There is sugar in everything!
all those "ose" items hide the novice from reality. beware
I have an anecdotal example - having been invited to my friend’s mom’s thanksgiving dinner age 13, I’ve been a big fan of American dishes ever since. As the internet opened up, I have been able to access so many American recipes from here in England. I almost always halve the amount of sugar in the recipes, if I follow them correctly, we find them unbearably sweet. I also noticed that sugar features as an ingredient in many savoury recipes.
Well done to every one who has cut out or reduced sugar. Thank you for all your informative and supportive videos, Dr
Only just saw this. I'm a life long sugarholic. In my family it was the 5th food group lol. I've been off sugar several times but fall off the wagon. I can't have any..even just a bit sends me into a binge. But it can be done. Don't give up people!!
Thank you Dr. Becky! I’ve suffered from IBS all my adult life and being on your 0,1,2,3 diet and following your intermittent book and having 0 grams of sugar has really helped my IBS!
It seems like when I’m feeling a wee bit weak, you make a video to spur me on 🌟☺️💕🙏🏼💫✝️
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Hahaha good one.
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Same. I’m happy to comment on Dr. Becky’s posts to give her a boost. I’m sugar free 99% of the time. I still use stevia and erythritol a little bit in coffee and such. I do notice a couple things: 1. If I do cave and have real sugar, my hearts starts racing and pounding and 2: if I make myself a keto treat like a keto mug cinnamon roll, I start craving sugar again.
Thanks Dr Becky! The struggle is real, but eating fresh fruit & berries helps a lot. My arthritis pain has diminished & I'm working out at the gym 3x/ week plus walking more. Love all the comments, too. ❤️
I can't have cheat days, even if it's only once every few months. One scoop of ice cream or piece of cake and I'll go on a sugar binge that lasts for weeks. It's like the saying for alcoholics that 'you can't just have one drink'. I've heard about the test with mice where they chose sugar over cocaine so it really does seem like a drug.
I don't keep snacks in the house, because I can't help myself if it's there. I'm on keto, but last time I had a cheat day I had some Doritos, and I finished the whole bag. I could literally feel my brain telling me keep eating, it was like I was hypnotized.. That doesn't happen with real food. After that, I'm gonna just stop the cheat days.
Good video, thank you. Do sugar substitutes (like stevia and monk fruit) affect the brain in the same way as real sugar does? I've given up sugar but find myself relying on these substitutes, primarily in my morning coffee.
Yes. Stay off all sugar. Including fructose from fruits. Eat berries and avocadoes
It's almost 3 months to cut down carb and no sugar added
Con: I have to replace all pants
Pro:
185->175
36 waist -> 32
No more annoying thigh friction
Walking up and down freely
Money saved
I've tried going without sugar a couple times. I lived for the time I could stop my self-imposed sugar exile - like about a week. When I went back to eating sugar, I felt crappy - not crappy enough to stay off it, but by then I was "triggered" again. I didn't realize until I went back to eating it how good I was feeling while not eating it.
I have reduced my carb intake and now when I eat sweet, I find it too sweet. I am not sugar free, but eat very limited, mainly my fruit and with my tea once a day. Thank you for all your tips, love all your videos.
I love my fruit but cutting back on all the sweets has given me no knee pain and 30 pounds since the fall gone. I still had birthday cup cake but not living with it daily as before, made such a difference.
I’m a retired family doctor and have learned all I know about nutrition after my career! I am sad I could not share the low carb benefits with my patients. I have been without sugar for over a year and a half. I am healthier than I was when I retired and have lost 25 # and increased my muscle mass with a exercise regimen from Dr John Hoehn DC.
@@DavidSmith-dr1rc Doing great! Hope you are the same.
32 days no sugar for me!
I was a full-blown sugar addict. 5 years after having quit, now I do not like the taste of sugar. I have no temptations … ever. In fact, I cannot even tolerate the sweetness of even the keto acceptable fruits, ie berries. And when I very occasionally make a keto muffin I use about half the sugar recommended in the recipe. Never would believe this could happen. At the same time I know if I went back to sugar I could easily return to being an addict. I honestly believe, for me, If i go back to doing what i’ve always done, I will get the same results I have always done. Personally I get a great deal of satisfaction from no longer being addicted to sweets as I am no longer supporting those who want to keep us addicted in order to keep lining their pockets.
I Have been working on giving Up ( REAL SUGER) And It's Working!!
Please let us know how hubby is. I too had cancer not as bad as his but did trigger an imbalance in white cells this meant I again had to modify my diet and in the process Have gained back some weight. I hope I can get back on omad as I really felt good
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Thank you for this helpful video! And- How is Keith? I miss your 2 fit docs videos.
I cannot eat a lot of sugar otherwise my stomach feels sick but I still eat some sweets and feel great but most of the time I am eating healthy meaning I don't crave unhealthy. I just eat it when I want it.
This past Monday I threw away 5# of sugar. No sugar for 4 months.
No coffee for 2 months. I had too because it suppresses appetite then I can not eat well.
Doing well on less than 80grams of carbs a day.
Thank you Dr. Becky for all of your good information. You explain the processes so well. Your system of nutrition and going sugar-free is easy to follow and has been effective for my weight loss, clarity of mind, increased energy and the absence of pain in my hands. yay!
Thanks for your information but I give up sugar 3 years ago no bad carbohydrates at all lost 120 lb
Congrats, Jim!
Day 2 no sweets. Long term goal 60 days.
I’m a next level sweet tooth so I need these type of reasons as I kinda feel like crap
Re the tea..I did the same with coffee and can no longer have sugar in my coffee
When you say no sugar, does that include fruit?
I never considered equating sugar with drugs or alcohol until I tried giving it up. Experienced horrific withdrawal efx although they were short in duration. However I have not found sugar to be unpleasant tasting since, so I'm still able to consume it when I want. Big difference is I now recognize that I'm actually poisoning rather than treating myself and that's enough to maintain very low levels of consumption. Still working on total elimination, but have reduced intake significantly. Great video!!
I have 34 and quit sugar 7 weeks back, just had a slice of Christmas cake although, I feel more active, and most important, my inflamed red face full of acne has got clearer. I enjoy deep sleep in addition to it. I can now enjoy the real taste of foods that I was unable to enjoy before. I drink unsweetened teas and I enjoy these (just add jaggery powder sometimes though). I can undoubtedly say that my life has become beautiful without sugar.
Fab 👏
About 8 weeks in I think ... true addict experiencing freedom....
I cannot control & enjoy it
Thank you, Dr. Becky, for the research and the inspirational testimonies and the positive motivation! It hit the spot!
Good information & experience sharing.
I on IF & LCHF 4 years ago, I still enjoying small portion of sweetness once a while without any effect to my mind body.
Eat less to enjoy food more...
Love this episode! In Asia, the sweets just have a small amount of sugar, so it's not overwhelmingly sweet like the desserts here. They're also in smaller portions. Is that something we can do too, or do you advocate for 100% no sugar?
Less is better but it takes full abstinence to get all the benefits she’s talking about it
Reduce carbohydrates (rice and noodles)
Eat more coconut
Dr. Becky, this is spot on. I used to love having Peanut Butter M&Ms, those are way too sweet now. I've also greatly reduced my alcohol consumption, I've only had 5 beers since the beginning of January, but I had a beer last weekend, and I could really taste the alcohol in the beer. Not sure if I was imagining it or if it works the same as sugar.
I gave up alcohol about a year ago, had a sip of wine the other day and all I could taste was alcohol, didn’t enjoy at all! Makes it easier to abstain for sure. I gave up all sweet tasting food 4 days ago and hoping for the same results. The alcohol experiment gives me hope that I will not enjoy sugary foods after getting over the cravings/addiction.
I started this KETO journey nearly a year ago. I have lost a solid 75 pounds this year and while the path has not been perfect, my no-sugar life is much healthier and obnoxiously happy and energetic! Left behind is diabetes, IBS, Fatty Liver, Pancreatitis, Adrenal Fatigue, Arthritis pain, migraines, swollen legs and feet, joint pain, depression, fatigue and the list goes on and on...thank you Dr. Becky for your ministry and mission!
I forgot to mention that I sleep better and snore no more! RLS is gone too!
That's great to hear! Congratulations!
Ba ba ba ba ba ba. Oh sugar sugar!
Cut Sugar Day 4, from 221-208 Am in 20s... Running 30mins Now Cut To 15 Mins, Running Low on Carbs, Tried To Eat Pineapples Decided Once A Week or Long Time, No Gatorade, Just Coconut Water, Spinach, Boiled Eggs, Salmon... Right With Body Needs Energy To Run... 31 Days Without Sugar, Or 2 To Yr DETOX Sugar
3 years "SUGAR FREE" over all I'm doing phenomenal.... Weight loss a plus, inflammation lessons,
I myself also noticed sugar in anything "OH MY" thank you Dr 🌷
Am I not the norm? I quit sugar and other than the first few days, I haven’t found it difficult. If I do get a craving, I eat something salty, such as pistachios. I carry macadamia nuts or almonds, and baby bel cheese with me in my purse and gym bag. Maybe watching so many videos on the detrimental effects of sugar helps me see it as not a treat at all!! I do make keto desserts every once in a while, with monk fruit. Mostly for my diabetic husband. I’m pre diabetic. My fasting glucose has gone down from 120 to the 80s in about 4 months. I quit wheat and alcohol as well. Low carb but not going for ketosis. I call my diet “kinda keto”. Im doing time restricted eating. I’m hoping my senior years continue to be healthy and active!!
Alcohol is the hard part for me 😮
Happiness...and that's all we really want, right? 🥰❤️
I am currently on Week 3 of doing alternate day fasting and eating Whole30. Whole30 plan cuts out all added sugar and processed food. My skin has cleared up. This is the easiest ADF cycle I have been on, now that I’ve cut sugar and processed food. My body does not have crazy cravings anymore. It’s easy to fast. I plan to continue ADF for about 90 days.
I love information on keto and fasting….. but I find myself watching just because of her calm, soothing voice and mostly because the Dr is stunning…… 😳
i hope you still read your comments......i gave up all added sugar 6 years ago due to a NAFL. i could sit and eat a dozen entemanns choc donuts and a quart of milk without even thinking about it. it was easy to give up sugar because my liver was failing. i lost 15 lbs very quickly any thought i was in the clear.
please address raw sugar i was still taking 3 tblsp of raw sugar in my 3 cups of coffee daily. i quit this 2 weeks ago and lost another 10 lbs. now i've lost too much weight 6foot even tall and now i only weigh 158lbs. crap i look too skinny i should weigh around 180 , i'm 70 years old so all my muscle is leaving me too. HELP
Funny while going up in the 60’s I very rarely ate sugar. Now I eat too much sugar. Hard to stop🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Debbie Hocking needs a new doctor. A fasting glucose of 101 puts you at an A1C of 5.0…..so not even close to being pre diabetes! A diagnosis of pre diabetes starts with an A1C of 5.7!!!!! While she’s right to be concerned and good for her for getting serious about a healthy lifestyle accurate reporting is important. If you’re a doctor then you should have caught that.
This video is awesome. I am one of those people that once I have sugar the flood gates open and I backslide. And I feel so much better without it. The initial 3 days is hard for me and then I get right on the wagon. Thank you for these videos. They are so informative and helpful in this journey
I was literally berating myself today and seriously suffering, spending most of the day binging on sugar. Thanks for all you do. You may just be my guardian angel. I’m going to try.
Go easy on yourself. Every day is a new start! You can do this!
You can do it!!!
Hello dr Becky. I have been watching your channel for awhile now and very grateful for taking so much of your time to put all these info for us. I am on my 3rd week of keto and before that I gave up all refined sugar, including all syrups like honey, agave etc but I was still eating high carbs, like pasta, rice, beans, buckwheat and all the fruits even tho the fruit I barely ate but at least 2 bananas a week . I love that on keto I don’t feel hungry or crave any carbs 99% of the time. The problem is I started felling like I will pass out even tho I don’t feel hungry at all and I have no choice but to eat and today it was so bad that I had to ask someone for a candy otherwise I would definitely pass out and I was outside and didn’t want to embarrass myself. And it was the first sugar I had in 6 weeks. What do you recommend in my situation , I really don’t want to go back to eating carbs, but maybe do you think I should slowly go to keto? I mean I never had problems with fainting before keto and I realize that is because I went 20g or less carbs overnight before eating like maybe 200-300 carbs to prior and maybe my body is not quite ready for that. And if yes, what kind of carbs are better to include into my keto? the less refined the better of course. Thank you!
P.s I do clean keto, lots of leafy greens, vegetables and 95% organic, grass fed, pasteurized produce. And lots of good quality oils, like organic olive oil, grass fed butter, organic heavy whipping cream, organic mct oil with each of my meal And I take electrolytes from dr Berg so I don’t know what else to do
Did this for 3 months or so once when I had a lot of weight to lose. Once that weight had gone I have always found it really hard, as the motivation and desire/need to get rid of dangerously excess weight was no longer there. If I lived alone it would be so easy as I just wouldn't buy any bad stuff, but no one can expect other people to give it up too, who live in the same house. That's just not fair.
I stopped watching after 18 seconds.
When you blame "the media" for all your life problems, you've become a parrot for simple minds.
If people are consuming sucrose how are their teeth? It’s the perfect and only building blocks for the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Glucose is pure energy for cells but the fructose needs work to convert in the body and goes to storage if you’re not extremely active. I never was a huge fan of North American Processed “food”. I must say these companies have amazing ad campaigns. Is this what draws people to this stuff?
I am at retirement age don’t have cavities, don’t have joint pain, don’t take any meds, don’t have high blood pressure, don’t have blood sugar problems and don’t wear glasses. I do have a low resting heart rate (48), I do my best to eat two calorie dense meals and I do my best to spend as much time as possible outside.