Anyone else struggle with an addiction to sugar and sweets? Some studies have shown that sugar can be as addictive as recreational drugs like cocaine (bit.ly/2qw8KSM). Consuming excessive sugar became toxic for me and the best course of action is an elimination diet (everyone is different and this is not necessarily the best course of action for everyone!). In today's video I will discuss foods I am currently eating and some healthy daily habits I am trying to practice. If you have any questions or would like me to film additional videos on this journey of mine, please let me know below! ❤️
I quit sugar 10 days ago and feel so much better! I was having trouble losing baby weight after number 2 and my sugar cravings were out of control! Im down 3lbs and dont feel bloated anymore!
itsblitzzz I was really hoping you’d make a “sugar free” video! This is where I struggle the most. I quit soda about seven years ago, but I can’t get rid of sweets 😩
Thank you for including your irritable mood from earlier in the day! RUclips can sometimes be an overwhelming bombardment of perfect lives, props to being real and honest with your audience about day to day mood hassles!
You can make a "jam" out of chia seeds and fruit. You saute the fruit (i.e. strawberries, blueberries) on low medium heat. You can add stevia or different sweetener if you like. You add the chia seeds and it gives it this jelly-like consistency. I make mine and put it in mason jars.
Ooh that sounds so good! I'll have to try adding chia seeds! I make mine with fresh or frozen mixed berries, a splash of fruit juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a couple teaspoons of honey to sweeten (if you like). Simmer and mash the berries, cook until its thickened up a bit. It's so easy and really delicious :)
Sugar is addictive. Same as heroin. Parents use it as a reward for children. "eat all your vegetables and you get desert". Stay strong and focused. It's very challenging giving up sugar. Good luck and Godspeed
@@istvanszatmari8803 That doesn't mean you need processed sugar. You can still get carbs form vegetables and fruit. The brain can also use ketones for energy as well.
I think you have one of the healthiest and most relatable relationships with food that I've seen on RUclips. I know some RUclipsrs hate doing "what I eat in a day videos", but I hope you keep it up. I find they really inspire me to better my diet. I've been a little keto-curious but I don't think it would work for me. I'm vegetarian, too much dairy breaks me out, and I love fruit. The way you're eating right now seems like a good compromise for me!
Keto is horrible! Fats makes us fat, carbs are good ❤ i mean good carbs like fruit and veggies ❤ and btw, even chicken breast is fat, all animal products are fat that burden our poor liver. i follow medical medium s advice and my health has been improving. Celery juice is a blessing ❤🙏
maybe not the most obvious comment--but most folks are doing a good job of talking about everything else--so i wanted to say that i really appreciated the inclusion of your (very mild) snap at your boyfriend, and the resolution you undertook. that felt refreshingly real, and confirmation that there are other really kind, conscientious people out there who have less-than-100 moments with others, and then bounce back. :)
5:20 The reason you find honey to be all right is that even though it's very sweet it actually releases sugar slowly into your system. In other words it's a steady energy source and also has many healing properties.
Oh girl, I’ve always struggled with sugar and processed carbs! 16 months I began a Keto diet to lose weight and STOP the insanity!! You are so strong and beautiful:I KNOW you can quit your sugar habit! You always have a great slow-and-steady approach to everything you do!
Thanks girl! Are you full keto? A true Keto diet would be really difficult for me because I don't eat meat, but the science behind it is really interesting and I have been experimenting with a lot of keto recipes (including the muffins in this video, soo good! Good luck in your continued journey ❤️
@@itsblitzzz for me the best tool against this addiction are IF with 2 meals in a day in a small window (3~4 hours aprox) this have to be an habit, if you want once or twice in a week you can make more than 2 meals. Always eat a lot of vegetables and healthy fats like advocado, Spanish extra virgin oil, etc. I'm not vegan but never eat meat,milk or eggs, only blue fish or shellfish sometimes. Me use this during years and training crossfit hard with empty stomach and then work etc and never angry or anxiety for sugar or carbs. Sorry for my not good english Julia and regards from Spain with a lot of love. PD: Me found and follow you years ago when you were a little tailor cutting shirts
I love that you put the clip in of you snapping at Nick because it was a genuine human moment. We all have times where we snap/behave negatively and it was cool to see you acknowledge that!
I would LOVE an ASMR cooking video if that is something you would ever be interested in. The slicing of the watermelon and smashing of the garlic cloves was not only aesthetically pleasing but gave me instant tingles and I think you could have a lot of fun with it!
I’m sorry about your doctor visit, I’m glad you are educated and didn’t let our health care system pressure you to make unnecessary purchases. Also I love your channel!
Higher protein (veggie) diet has really helped with my sugar intake, I can eat a cookie or piece of chocolate now without eating the box. Also you look amazing, you're glowing!
you should make your own jam! i make it all the time its super easy i just add whatever berries/fruit i want to a pan and cook it down with a little bit of water until it turns to mush then i add chia seeds to it!
Great idea! I have made jam a lot in the past but never without added sugar. I have also never tried with chia seeds but that sounds awesome. We have a peach tree with ripe peaches in our yard and I think I will try it today. Thank you!
thank you so much for sharing, especially the real moments of running late or snapping at a partner. your channel has become a little voice whispering in my ear to make time for self care, and you've helped me see more of the different and beautiful forms that can take 🖤
There is a great documentary called “Fed Up” and it talks about the effect of sugar, how much of a negative impact faux sugar and real sugar can have, how the industry fools you into thinking low fat is better for you, but most dont know that low fat items are higher in sugar and sugar substitutes. It totally made me and my husband rethink how we approach food. It’s a great and eye opening documentary.
I never had a sweet tooth, but when I decided to cut out added sugar....I never realized how much food had ALL the sugars in them! But I felt so much better after I cut it out. Good luck keeping it up!
Yea it's definitely in so many processed foods! I have been hyperaware of it for years so it is a bit easier to cut out this time around. Thanks so much!
I just wanted to say thank you for posting your vitamins on Instagram!!! I mentioned it in an old video where you asked for requests and when you liked it I felt really happy to be heard! And now you posted and I’m just really grateful. I have a different type of platform and I understand how hard it is pleasing and listening to your followers and I just wanted to say I appreciate you and all your content. I’m always liking and watching every video even if I don’t comment :) you are by far the best person I follow on social media in all aspects. I hope you continue to enjoy posting and avoid burnout. You have such an amazing community of followers nobody will ever be upset to wait for a new video or message from you.
Hey Julia, in this video you did what I'm trying to do for a long time. You have my full respect for that. Also I love your channel because you're one of the few RUclipsrs who admit that not everything in their life goes as planned (like in anyone's life) and for you it's more important to actually be happy & healthy than to convince other people that you are. Keep going, you're motivating many of us! ❤️ Sorry for that English though 😂
I stopped consuming sugar (fruit not included) about 3 yrs ago and I have to say it has benefited me so much. my skin, my health, my teeth, cravings and overall mood. I also stopped consuming caffeine about 2 yrs ago and I will never go back. my heart races in my chest with just a mouthful of any sugar or caffeine now. feels aweful. I'm still working on eating healthy and going vegetarian.
If you intend to go vegetarian I suggest you to go vegan because dairy and eggs industries are as horrible as meat production, if not worst because after being abused all of their life, they die the exact same way animals created for meat industry die
I found out I was pre-diabetic about 3 months ago. I have since been on a keto diet, and I have lowered my blood sugar significantly, completely eliminating carbs and sugar. I feel great! It's scary and life-changing when you get diagnosed as pre-diabetic. It really brings into perspective what you consume on a daily basis.
I seriously cannot get enough of your videos. Its so aesthetically pleasing. I also love your simply recipes and suggestions. Ive noted so many things that I want to try just from watching your videos. Side note - I saw your insta about how you care for your hands and nails...I tried it for myself...MY HANDS ARE SO SOFT. All I can say is THANK YOU. I even tried the scrub and everything for my feet...AMAZING.
Hi Rachel! So glad that you tried the scrub!!! It really makes hands so soft immediately. Thank you for all the positive words of support, they are very inspiring ❤️
I’m so proud of you and so happy to see that many people are ditching sugar nowadays! I’ve been off sugar, meat and flour since March and I couldn’t be any happier! You can do it 💪🏻
Julia, thanks for making this video. I was diagnosed this year with autoimmune thyroiditis and learning to deal with it has been rough. It was such a relief to hear that I'm not alone in being young, otherwise healthy, yet dealing with a crummy medical condition. I hope you find a solution for yours, and thank you for so openly sharing!
😭 Wow Julia.. When you spoke about your acne being caused by insulin resistance and the small closed comedones you used to have, I almost started crying. I have had these issues my entire life and have tried many different ways to balance my hormones but nothing has ever consistently worked. Im always tired , have brain fog , weight fluctuation, hair loss and digestive issues bc of my sensitivity to diet and a past destruction of my gut flora from ignorant extended antibiotic use when I was younger. The way you look at clean eating and the supplements you take are exactly in line with my same values and research and Im so inspired and relieved to hear someone who went through something similar and has found some success. Wish I could talk to you / hang out bc I recently moved to LA and Im trying to find more connections and friends with similar lifestyle values! Also if you recommend any holistic practices in LA or any cool places w those vibes I’d love to hear. Thanks for your wonderful videos ❤️
Girl wait you wear contacts/glasses with thick glass too?? lol I have -5.00 and struggle finding glasses frames that dont look ridiculous w my scrip. Yours look nice!!
I was put on a very strict Keto (no processed&natural sugar, starting with 20 carbs/day) diet by my neurologist because I struggle with very frequent migraines and he believed my diet was definitely a contributing factor. I was on this diet for a month to try it and suffered no migraines. I wanted it to become my lifestyle, but I broke while going on vacation. I haven’t been able to do it since May so this really motivated me to get back on track for the sake of my well-being.
@@bridgettebeard7917 frequently having breakage is generally an indicator of other things. If I could just put a top coat and be done I probably would have done so, but I recently moved to a much drier and colder environment which means I have been having trouble retaining moisture in my hair, nails and skin
@@bridgettebeard7917 do you by any chance know of any way to keep them from breaking once they're a decent length? Mine are kinda long now and I keep them clean and keep a hand and nail cream on me most days but my index and thumb fingernails are so prone to breakage and bending so easily
Julia! Thank you so much. I have literally been struggling with the same issue and have felt especially down about it this very day. I watched your video not thinking I would feel any relief about it, or hear you mention this, but you did! So many people out there give such canned-answers to this problem but I don’t think I have ever heard a more genuine and useful piece of knowledge. I literally felt like you were talking to me and it made me feel a million times better than anything anyone else has said. How are you so genuine?!! I just love the no BS anwers and encouragment. I hope you find a doctor out there as dedicated to the truth as you are!!
My sister tried the alopecia treatment you referred to and it worked wonders for her. She is only 12 years old and began losing huge clumps of hair at a time. Most of the the bald patches on her head have started producing hair again due to the treatment.
I've done this a few times (part of chronic lyme disease treatment is cutting all sugar including fruits for spurts, and then refined sugar legit) and it is HARD. The transition period takes quite a push to get through, and then, like you mentioned, slipping back has made me REALLY slip back. Thanks for being so honest about what it takes to do this!
I’ve been watching your asmr videos for a while now, but for some reason haven’t gotten into your vlogs until now. I’m so glad, because you are so relatable. I eat a vegan diet, I’m always trying to find ways to improve my health and my life and I find inspiration in your videos. I like that you aren’t all chirpy and preppy. I am certainly neither of those things. I’ve seen some of your other vlogs on mental health and I feel grateful that you chose to be completely raw and honest about your struggles. It’s nice to know that most, if not all of us are struggling with our mental health in one way or another. I wish we could be friends. I just find your way of life admirable and if I may be so bold, I think you have an interesting and unique soul. Thank you for the videos. Please keep them coming. ❤️
Cauliflower rice is the best! I’m saving this vlog for all the yummy recipes. Thank you for addressing being your own medical advocate, takeout food/waste consciousness, sugar addiction and hair loss. I can relate and learn from all these subjects. You’re a gem, Julia!
Wow! I feel like I was watching myself! I also have alopecia areata, have been diagnosed as prediabetic and I have struggled with sugar addiction as well! Following a ketogenic diet really curbed my sugar cravings! You are doing great! Thank you for being so real about it all!
For me, you have one of the best whispering voices on RUclips. How fascinating to experience your speaking voice, which is rich in tonality and character. Love all that you do.
I quit sugar 2 weeks ago and started following a keto diet. My skin has cleared up, I have more energy and I eat less because upping my fat and protein has caused me to be satiated so quickly! Blood pressure was high-normal prior and is now normal and most importantly I have PCOS and I've managed to lose 8.5lbs so far. No sugar cravings after week 1 either. I eat about 10g of carbs per day which if you know anything about macros is close to nothing. It feels so good to be in control of what I eat and seeing positive results.
Grains, fruit, starchy veggies are all processed as sugar in the body. I was diagnosed type 2, I lowered my A1C back to normal levels. I do meat and low carb veggies.
Yes lot of things are processed as sugar in our body! Alcohol as well. There are a lot of factors that determine the effect a particular food will have on blood sugar, however, like the fiber content and what other foods are consumed at the same time. Happy to hear you were able to reverse your high blood sugar! Mine is back to the high side of normal as well, several years later.
@@uituituituituituit Alcohol is processed MOSTLY by the liver but you are correct that it is also processed by other organs including the brain, pancreas, etc.
I really love that you've been talking about your sugar free journey the past month or so because I've been trying go low sugar low carb for my skin and digestive system in particular. I just moved back home after college and found myself over indulging in things I didn't always have access to at school like bagels every morning and ice cream every other night (there's a really great local creamery near me and it's hard to resist especially in the summer). I've found it's actually a lot easier than you'd think to cut back on those things once you become aware of it and focus on finding better alternatives to include in your diet.
anna young Thanks so much for making this! My sister has type 2 diabetes and has cut sugar and carbs from her diet completely and we're always looking for new recipes because I myself am also in good shape but because I was addicted to sugar for so long I'm pre diabetic and I still struggle to not eat sugar, your videos have always helped me calm down during a panic attack but now you've helped me see there are ways to not eat sugar and still have a good tasting meal and snack! I also have really painful cystic acne so I can't wait to see how much better my face gets when I stop eating sugar 1 second ago
Hey! I’ve been getting PRP treatments done for almost a year now and it’s really worked for me! I have PCOS making me lose my hair so we don’t have the same problem exactly but I would really recommend trying it out! When they inject the plasma into your head it feels super weird like your head is bloated which is kinda funny. So yeah definitely recommend it! Good luck!
I definitely needed to hear that. I struggle with psoriasis (mainly on my scalp and forehead) and some days are harder than others but I'm learning to cope with it.
me too! I’ve been only eating natural sugars from fruit & a little bit of honey. excited to see the difference :) also I love how the end of the video showing your last meal is low key asmr
Thank you so much for promoting the veganism even though you don't label yourself as one. We vegans appreciate any voice for the animals. You are wonderful. xo
Remember that "sugar=diabetic person" isnt always the reason, this also is posible if you don't respect your times for food, breakfast, lunch and dinner have the same importance
I'm the same like you with sugar. I'm on a candida diet currently - having started my 5th week now. I'm so happy to have done this. Good luck with your change!
Always so informative, I love this video!! I have always had a sweet tooth and struggled with sugar 😓 It has been better as of late but still a long way to go! Definitely inspiring to take care and really think about what we put into our bodies! ❤️
I have the same issue with sugar you describe. Its an addiction and I have triggers too. I find it helpful to focus on *not buying* processed sugary (vs not eating sugar). I also find that I'm most vulnerable to a relapse when my life is chaotic and I have poor routines. I've also found it helpful to eat something with a lot of protein when I have cravings that are really intense.
It’s like you knew I needed this. Currently going through the long and painful process of killing off candida overgrowth in my gut, after too many years on antibiotics (the die off is so bad at this stage, and while watching this I’m taking my daily fetal position on the floor and will probably be here for the next 45 minutes lol). So, that means no sugar and very limited carbs for me. I typically eat very healthily and have always made a point to limit sugar, processed and otherwise (less than 24g a day). But man..... after going through this, I’m realizing I was/am still addicted. It is so insanely hard to cut. And sometimes it feels like you’re stranded on a desert island navigating through the transition, so I really seriously needed this video. can’t wait for you to cover the topic of acne.
In Indy yes that’s something that totally helps! I take 2 a day but I know eventually I’ll need to go up to a higher strength. Hard to at the moment because what I’m taking to kill off the candida (essential oil of oregano) gets rid of everything including the probiotics. At least that’s what my doctor told me!
People talk about dairy and meat all day but fail to talk about processed sugars, carbs, bad oils, frying foods, etc thank you for making a video that many people need to see and reflect on!!!
Hi Julia, if you struggle with dry or irritated eyes I can highly recommend Euphrasia eye drops from the brand Wala. It's a german brand but I think you can purcase it in the U.S. The ingredients are all natural and the drops are suitable for contacts.
I used to have major scary hair loss (my kid also experienced this), after incorporating quality meat back into our diet, it has helped IMMENSELY. Along with other digestive, skin problems, bone health, sugar crashes, mental health issues we've experienced when we were plant-based. Not asking you guys to copy us though.
This may sound drastic, but teardrop plugs help immensely with dry eyes. I say this from trying them and also, but dad is an ophthalmologist and many of his patients love them for that use. Good luck!
Julia your content is always so amazing, I started watching your videos a couple months ago and when I see your videos I feel better about life and aspire to be as environment friendly and friendly to my body as well. P.s your asmr videos help me sleep every single night, literally. You’re amazing!!!🦋🦋🦋
If you're looking for something sort of sweet that is low in sugar, even natural sugars, chia pudding is a great way to go! Sweeten with vanilla, cinnamon, liquid stevia, Lily's chocolate, toasted pecans, unsweetened coconut and some berries. Very little sugar that won't spike your insulin but feels like a sweet treat!
@@itsblitzzz I love chia with a can of full fat coconut milk. It's so creamy and the fat gives lots of flavor without needing the help of sugar. I've tried it with almond milk and it's just not as good!
I’m not overweight or diabetic and with the exception of Raw Manuka Honey and fruits i quit processed sugar nine years ago. I know it’s hard, good luck
watched this at 2am last night barely keeping my eyes open, just to have some motivation to try to quit sugar. you discussing this made me also realise a lot more how unhealthy my current relationship with sugar is. I feel like I have been struggling with food all my life, hence I've never been given a correct image of what a proper diet and eating habits look like. My mom has been bulimic in the past and I feel like she definitely fits Binge eating disorder, Ive always denied having BED (don't want to self diagnose) but lately ive been realising how much negative thoughts and habits I form around food. Thank you for always inspiring and motivating not just me but tons of people to take care of themselves. I love you!
If you found this video fascinating, you may also want to know that The way that sugar affects the gut depends upon quantity and your individual health. If you’re struggling with candida, for example, sugar can make your symptoms worse!
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 11 and I have had it for almost 5 years now. It completely changed my life and made me totally change my diet and what I consume on a daily basis. I am really concentrating on totally eliminating processed sugars from my diet at this point because every time I try to have a "small amount" or just a little taste of a dessert I am back in that mindset of constantly craving sugar. I was raised eating very healthy foods, which I am very grateful for, but when I became old enough to make my own food choices I immediately gravitated toward sugar and became addicted to sweets. Eliminating processed sugar for me entirely seems like the only viable solution
Your skin looks flawless!!! And I really enjoyed this video your so real! Thanks for showing us even the not so great parts of your day it was very refreshing and very human of you Xo 💜
Could you make a playlist for your channel just for recipes? I'm trying to put together a diet plan for weight loss and acne management and it would make sorting through your videos a lot easier! : )♡
This is such a struggle for me. I am a sugar addict. I have eaten sugar packets when I didn't have some kind of pastry available. I have gotten up at 2:00 in the morning, driven to the store, and gotten some cake or sugar thing to satisfy my craving. Now I am diabetic. When I was diagnosed, my blood glucose was 484 and my A1C was 14.7. I now have to take insulin 4 times each day. Quitting sugar now is a must to save my life. This video is great. Please do a video on the process and what you went through. People do not understand the depths of this addiction and how sugar is in EVERYTHING! Thanks for doing this.
Hey, I shared the same experience as u about 2 years ago and was just as scared. I think a big step in resolving the sugar craze we feel is identifying what in our diet contains all that sugar. For me, it was cerial. I would only eat cerial sometimes just to feel that sweet tooth. I also cut out soda and juices. I began drinking CLEAR sodas from Walmart and stopped buying so much candy. I became aware of labels for what I was eating and slowly but surely actually began rejecting high levels of sugar. The key is living a logical and sustainable lifestyle so u can still enjoy yourself. So I can proudly say my sugar levels are normal now and I still drink soda and eat sweets occasionally but it’s no longer a dependency. Sugar also aided in my anxiety as it would “calm me down” so I tackled some mental health issues as well, it’s all connected. Take ur time in finding out why u crave sugar in whatever form it’s in and start from there!
Quitting sugar is one of the hardest things I have ever done! I have been sugar free now for almost 3 years now and I don't miss it one bit. I totally agree with you on the tastebuds thing like wow
Hi! I can totally relate! I'm not restrictive (because it doesn't works for me) so I still eat ice cream on sundays or so but i don't eat sugar the rest of the week (processed sugar). One key tip is to read all the etiquetes (there's sugar on EVERYTHING: tomato sauce, bread, veggetable milk, etc) be awere of it!
I have a spider in one of my windows, too! It got a fly the other day and I was so proud. I should name it! Love everything pickuplimes posts, she is insta-calming.
I definitely have a problem with sugar, so I expected this video to be very stuffy and unachievable. Of course I was wrong. Really appreciate how genuine you keep things, rather than crafting some crazy strict diet just to flex
I get what you are saying about the health care business, i have a very hard time trusting doctor's, dentist's etc. basically everyone now is just trying to make a dollar. I follow my gut, if it feels wrong i just say thank you i will think about it. We have to remember that we have to power to disagree. Thank you for letting us into your life. Very informative love it💞💞💞
It's nice to see and learn from other people with the same problem. I also think that I have a sugar addiction, even though I really want to slow down the consumption. It's really hard because of its "drug"-effect, one gets easily addicted to it. Studies have also shown that sugar can increase cancer risk and other problems like acne etc. It's rlly not easy. Thanks for sharing your journey, it really helps me to live a mindful life and be conscious about my physical health. ♡
Wow, re-finding this video at a perfect time! My doctor thinks I may be pre-diabetic due to chronic yeast issues. Getting a blood test next week. Like you I have none of the risk factors so this felt really out of the blue. Will be checking out your food videos for ideas! Also so cool to hear someone talk about sugar levels. I feel like it's really shameful, but it's way more common then you'd think!
Do you think one day you could do a video on healthy snacks to eat during the day? I work a lot and am always moving around at work. Just curious if you have any recipe ideas :)
You undoubtedly won’t see this because it’s an older video....I can’t thank you enough for posting about hair loss. I’m 44 and I’ve struggled so severely with hair thinning and receding hair loss in the last few years from polycstic ovarian syndrome and whatever else. Nothing has helped and it’s just devastating since I’ve always had thick and long hair. I also have always had a horrific addiction with sugar. So there’s that. It has come to a close second to a long battle with drugs and alcohol which thankfully are over. Thank you for always addressing what’s important. ❤️
I just had a couple thoughts as I finished this video, which was wildly entertaining btw (that might sound sarcastic, but it’s totally not, I love what I ate in a day videos): First: watching your videos gives me such strong fruit cravings because all your fruit looks so fresh and succulent 🤤 Second: as a creative suggestion; it might be cool to put together some sort of outro clip at the end of your videos. Maybe a compilation of you pole dancing, ice skating, doing asmr, and making yummy food or something set to some cool music, as sort of a sign off summarization of your channel and what it consists of. Just a thought 💭 I love your channel and think your videos are great!
Anyone else struggle with an addiction to sugar and sweets? Some studies have shown that sugar can be as addictive as recreational drugs like cocaine (bit.ly/2qw8KSM). Consuming excessive sugar became toxic for me and the best course of action is an elimination diet (everyone is different and this is not necessarily the best course of action for everyone!). In today's video I will discuss foods I am currently eating and some healthy daily habits I am trying to practice. If you have any questions or would like me to film additional videos on this journey of mine, please let me know below! ❤️
itsblitzzz I've been striving to stay away from sugar as well. I'll occasionally have soda or some candy if the opportunity comes up.
I quit sugar 10 days ago and feel so much better! I was having trouble losing baby weight after number 2 and my sugar cravings were out of control! Im down 3lbs and dont feel bloated anymore!
i completely relate with the "cravings" you mentioned. like if i have one candy IMMA GET ANOTHER ONE AT LEAST! lol so ye i trying to stop
itsblitzzz I was really hoping you’d make a “sugar free” video! This is where I struggle the most. I quit soda about seven years ago, but I can’t get rid of sweets 😩
its a true addiction, i'm struggling a lot :((
Thank you for including your irritable mood from earlier in the day! RUclips can sometimes be an overwhelming bombardment of perfect lives, props to being real and honest with your audience about day to day mood hassles!
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Yeah hard out, was super refreshing and relateable
You can make a "jam" out of chia seeds and fruit. You saute the fruit (i.e. strawberries, blueberries) on low medium heat. You can add stevia or different sweetener if you like. You add the chia seeds and it gives it this jelly-like consistency. I make mine and put it in mason jars.
Whattt that sounds amazing!! Must try
I do this in my instant pot and it’s so good!
Wow, thanks for the recipe!
Ooh that sounds so good! I'll have to try adding chia seeds! I make mine with fresh or frozen mixed berries, a splash of fruit juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a couple teaspoons of honey to sweeten (if you like). Simmer and mash the berries, cook until its thickened up a bit. It's so easy and really delicious :)
Also good for people like me who really can't handle raw fruit along carbs.
Sugar is addictive. Same as heroin. Parents use it as a reward for children. "eat all your vegetables and you get desert".
Stay strong and focused. It's very challenging giving up sugar.
Good luck and Godspeed
Not in my house. My kids never have been rewarded with sweets.
@@amandazacchi3965 good job. Generations of kids become addicted to sugar for life..
@@boosteddaily1294 Have you ever read about what sugar does to your brain? It has a very similar effect as some drugs like heroin.
@@amerrymishap have you ever heard abaut what your brain use as a source of energie?
@@istvanszatmari8803 That doesn't mean you need processed sugar. You can still get carbs form vegetables and fruit. The brain can also use ketones for energy as well.
I think you have one of the healthiest and most relatable relationships with food that I've seen on RUclips. I know some RUclipsrs hate doing "what I eat in a day videos", but I hope you keep it up. I find they really inspire me to better my diet. I've been a little keto-curious but I don't think it would work for me. I'm vegetarian, too much dairy breaks me out, and I love fruit. The way you're eating right now seems like a good compromise for me!
Thank you for the support!! Keep up the good work! :)
Keto is horrible! Fats makes us fat, carbs are good ❤ i mean good carbs like fruit and veggies ❤ and btw, even chicken breast is fat, all animal products are fat that burden our poor liver. i follow medical medium s advice and my health has been improving. Celery juice is a blessing ❤🙏
maybe not the most obvious comment--but most folks are doing a good job of talking about everything else--so i wanted to say that i really appreciated the inclusion of your (very mild) snap at your boyfriend, and the resolution you undertook. that felt refreshingly real, and confirmation that there are other really kind, conscientious people out there who have less-than-100 moments with others, and then bounce back. :)
Could you do an asmr with your cats! Their purring is next level relaxing 😂🐱
Ali yessssss
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Can you do a video about scalp care ... natural shampoos, natural remedies, hair growth, essential oils for the scalp?
Saya I second that
Definitely know the problem of binge eating with sugar. I am still struggling but 1 day at a time.
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5:20 The reason you find honey to be all right is that even though it's very sweet it actually releases sugar slowly into your system. In other words it's a steady energy source and also has many healing properties.
thank god. although I’m trying to limit my sugar intake including honey i’m glad I’m eating something that is actually ok for my body
Oh girl, I’ve always struggled with sugar and processed carbs! 16 months I began a Keto diet to lose weight and STOP the insanity!! You are so strong and beautiful:I KNOW you can quit your sugar habit! You always have a great slow-and-steady approach to everything you do!
Thanks girl! Are you full keto? A true Keto diet would be really difficult for me because I don't eat meat, but the science behind it is really interesting and I have been experimenting with a lot of keto recipes (including the muffins in this video, soo good! Good luck in your continued journey ❤️
@@itsblitzzz for me the best tool against this addiction are IF with 2 meals in a day in a small window (3~4 hours aprox) this have to be an habit, if you want once or twice in a week you can make more than 2 meals. Always eat a lot of vegetables and healthy fats like advocado, Spanish extra virgin oil, etc. I'm not vegan but never eat meat,milk or eggs, only blue fish or shellfish sometimes. Me use this during years and training crossfit hard with empty stomach and then work etc and never angry or anxiety for sugar or carbs. Sorry for my not good english Julia and regards from Spain with a lot of love. PD: Me found and follow you years ago when you were a little tailor cutting shirts
itsblitzzz I know that you probably won’t see this but you can try ketotarian by will Cole. It’s plant based cookbook for keto diet.
@@itsblitzzz are the keto muffins nice?
Keto is the TRUTH! My blood pressure went down! And so did my weight
I love that you put the clip in of you snapping at Nick because it was a genuine human moment. We all have times where we snap/behave negatively and it was cool to see you acknowledge that!
I would LOVE an ASMR cooking video if that is something you would ever be interested in. The slicing of the watermelon and smashing of the garlic cloves was not only aesthetically pleasing but gave me instant tingles and I think you could have a lot of fun with it!
OH MY GAWD THIS. I would watch this!!
Yes please do this for us.
I’m sorry about your doctor visit, I’m glad you are educated and didn’t let our health care system pressure you to make unnecessary purchases. Also I love your channel!
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Your videos satisfies my aesthetic. I watch your videos not only for content but also for filming style. So much respect for what you’re doing 🦋
Higher protein (veggie) diet has really helped with my sugar intake, I can eat a cookie or piece of chocolate now without eating the box. Also you look amazing, you're glowing!
you should make your own jam! i make it all the time its super easy i just add whatever berries/fruit i want to a pan and cook it down with a little bit of water until it turns to mush then i add chia seeds to it!
Great idea! I have made jam a lot in the past but never without added sugar. I have also never tried with chia seeds but that sounds awesome. We have a peach tree with ripe peaches in our yard and I think I will try it today. Thank you!
itsblitzzz please let us know how it went!
thank you so much for sharing, especially the real moments of running late or snapping at a partner. your channel has become a little voice whispering in my ear to make time for self care, and you've helped me see more of the different and beautiful forms that can take 🖤
There is a great documentary called “Fed Up” and it talks about the effect of sugar, how much of a negative impact faux sugar and real sugar can have, how the industry fools you into thinking low fat is better for you, but most dont know that low fat items are higher in sugar and sugar substitutes. It totally made me and my husband rethink how we approach food. It’s a great and eye opening documentary.
kathleen finnigan I second this comment. Very insightful documentary.
I never had a sweet tooth, but when I decided to cut out added sugar....I never realized how much food had ALL the sugars in them! But I felt so much better after I cut it out. Good luck keeping it up!
Yea it's definitely in so many processed foods! I have been hyperaware of it for years so it is a bit easier to cut out this time around. Thanks so much!
My inner hobbit is rejoicing at the thought of second breakfast.
I just wanted to say thank you for posting your vitamins on Instagram!!! I mentioned it in an old video where you asked for requests and when you liked it I felt really happy to be heard! And now you posted and I’m just really grateful. I have a different type of platform and I understand how hard it is pleasing and listening to your followers and I just wanted to say I appreciate you and all your content. I’m always liking and watching every video even if I don’t comment :) you are by far the best person I follow on social media in all aspects. I hope you continue to enjoy posting and avoid burnout. You have such an amazing community of followers nobody will ever be upset to wait for a new video or message from you.
Hey Julia, in this video you did what I'm trying to do for a long time. You have my full respect for that. Also I love your channel because you're one of the few RUclipsrs who admit that not everything in their life goes as planned (like in anyone's life) and for you it's more important to actually be happy & healthy than to convince other people that you are. Keep going, you're motivating many of us! ❤️
Sorry for that English though 😂
My mom is diabetic and recently switched over to a lower carb and sugar diet and her energy and skin have improved so much!
I stopped consuming sugar (fruit not included) about 3 yrs ago and I have to say it has benefited me so much. my skin, my health, my teeth, cravings and overall mood. I also stopped consuming caffeine about 2 yrs ago and I will never go back. my heart races in my chest with just a mouthful of any sugar or caffeine now. feels aweful.
I'm still working on eating healthy and going vegetarian.
If you intend to go vegetarian I suggest you to go vegan because dairy and eggs industries are as horrible as meat production, if not worst because after being abused all of their life, they die the exact same way animals created for meat industry die
PLEASE do more of these what I eat videos! They are sooo inspiring!!❤️
I found out I was pre-diabetic about 3 months ago. I have since been on a keto diet, and I have lowered my blood sugar significantly, completely eliminating carbs and sugar. I feel great! It's scary and life-changing when you get diagnosed as pre-diabetic. It really brings into perspective what you consume on a daily basis.
I seriously cannot get enough of your videos. Its so aesthetically pleasing. I also love your simply recipes and suggestions. Ive noted so many things that I want to try just from watching your videos. Side note - I saw your insta about how you care for your hands and nails...I tried it for myself...MY HANDS ARE SO SOFT. All I can say is THANK YOU. I even tried the scrub and everything for my feet...AMAZING.
Hi Rachel! So glad that you tried the scrub!!! It really makes hands so soft immediately. Thank you for all the positive words of support, they are very inspiring ❤️
I’m so proud of you and so happy to see that many people are ditching sugar nowadays! I’ve been off sugar, meat and flour since March and I couldn’t be any happier! You can do it 💪🏻
Julia, thanks for making this video. I was diagnosed this year with autoimmune thyroiditis and learning to deal with it has been rough. It was such a relief to hear that I'm not alone in being young, otherwise healthy, yet dealing with a crummy medical condition. I hope you find a solution for yours, and thank you for so openly sharing!
😭 Wow Julia.. When you spoke about your acne being caused by insulin resistance and the small closed comedones you used to have, I almost started crying. I have had these issues my entire life and have tried many different ways to balance my hormones but nothing has ever consistently worked. Im always tired , have brain fog , weight fluctuation, hair loss and digestive issues bc of my sensitivity to diet and a past destruction of my gut flora from ignorant extended antibiotic use when I was younger.
The way you look at clean eating and the supplements you take are exactly in line with my same values and research and Im so inspired and relieved to hear someone who went through something similar and has found some success. Wish I could talk to you / hang out bc I recently moved to LA and Im trying to find more connections and friends with similar lifestyle values! Also if you recommend any holistic practices in LA or any cool places w those vibes I’d love to hear. Thanks for your wonderful videos ❤️
Girl wait you wear contacts/glasses with thick glass too?? lol I have -5.00 and struggle finding glasses frames that dont look ridiculous w my scrip. Yours look nice!!
I was put on a very strict Keto (no processed&natural sugar, starting with 20 carbs/day) diet by my neurologist because I struggle with very frequent migraines and he believed my diet was definitely a contributing factor. I was on this diet for a month to try it and suffered no migraines. I wanted it to become my lifestyle, but I broke while going on vacation. I haven’t been able to do it since May so this really motivated me to get back on track for the sake of my well-being.
I'm so jealous of your pretty, dainty nails. I broke two this month.
Literally same
Her nails aren’t even either. Just clean them up and put top coat on them
@@bridgettebeard7917 frequently having breakage is generally an indicator of other things. If I could just put a top coat and be done I probably would have done so, but I recently moved to a much drier and colder environment which means I have been having trouble retaining moisture in my hair, nails and skin
King Bee i feel your pain I naturally have really thin/brittle nails. I always wear acrylic over them to let them grow out
@@bridgettebeard7917 do you by any chance know of any way to keep them from breaking once they're a decent length? Mine are kinda long now and I keep them clean and keep a hand and nail cream on me most days but my index and thumb fingernails are so prone to breakage and bending so easily
Julia! Thank you so much. I have literally been struggling with the same issue and have felt especially down about it this very day. I watched your video not thinking I would feel any relief about it, or hear you mention this, but you did! So many people out there give such canned-answers to this problem but I don’t think I have ever heard a more genuine and useful piece of knowledge. I literally felt like you were talking to me and it made me feel a million times better than anything anyone else has said. How are you so genuine?!! I just love the no BS anwers and encouragment. I hope you find a doctor out there as dedicated to the truth as you are!!
New ASMR idea... cutting up fruit and veggies. So satisfying.
My sister tried the alopecia treatment you referred to and it worked wonders for her. She is only 12 years old and began losing huge clumps of hair at a time. Most of the the bald patches on her head have started producing hair again due to the treatment.
Thank you for sharing!!! I'm highly considering PRP for sure.
I’ve been taking Ritual for 5 months now and I’m starting to see and feel a difference. Highly recommend.
I've done this a few times (part of chronic lyme disease treatment is cutting all sugar including fruits for spurts, and then refined sugar legit) and it is HARD. The transition period takes quite a push to get through, and then, like you mentioned, slipping back has made me REALLY slip back. Thanks for being so honest about what it takes to do this!
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I’ve been watching your asmr videos for a while now, but for some reason haven’t gotten into your vlogs until now. I’m so glad, because you are so relatable. I eat a vegan diet, I’m always trying to find ways to improve my health and my life and I find inspiration in your videos. I like that you aren’t all chirpy and preppy. I am certainly neither of those things. I’ve seen some of your other vlogs on mental health and I feel grateful that you chose to be completely raw and honest about your struggles. It’s nice to know that most, if not all of us are struggling with our mental health in one way or another. I wish we could be friends. I just find your way of life admirable and if I may be so bold, I think you have an interesting and unique soul. Thank you for the videos. Please keep them coming. ❤️
Cauliflower rice is the best! I’m saving this vlog for all the yummy recipes. Thank you for addressing being your own medical advocate, takeout food/waste consciousness, sugar addiction and hair loss. I can relate and learn from all these subjects. You’re a gem, Julia!
Wow! I feel like I was watching myself! I also have alopecia areata, have been diagnosed as prediabetic and I have struggled with sugar addiction as well! Following a ketogenic diet really curbed my sugar cravings! You are doing great! Thank you for being so real about it all!
For me, you have one of the best whispering voices on RUclips. How fascinating to experience your speaking voice, which is rich in tonality and character. Love all that you do.
I quit sugar 2 weeks ago and started following a keto diet. My skin has cleared up, I have more energy and I eat less because upping my fat and protein has caused me to be satiated so quickly! Blood pressure was high-normal prior and is now normal and most importantly I have PCOS and I've managed to lose 8.5lbs so far. No sugar cravings after week 1 either. I eat about 10g of carbs per day which if you know anything about macros is close to nothing. It feels so good to be in control of what I eat and seeing positive results.
Grains, fruit, starchy veggies are all processed as sugar in the body. I was diagnosed type 2, I lowered my A1C back to normal levels. I do meat and low carb veggies.
Although these products certainly contain sugars the way they are processed in the body very differently compared to processed sugars.
Yes lot of things are processed as sugar in our body! Alcohol as well. There are a lot of factors that determine the effect a particular food will have on blood sugar, however, like the fiber content and what other foods are consumed at the same time. Happy to hear you were able to reverse your high blood sugar! Mine is back to the high side of normal as well, several years later.
@@itsblitzzz alcohol is comparable to sugar as it can be derived from it but is mostly metabolized in the brain which is not the case with sugar.
@@uituituituituituit Alcohol is processed MOSTLY by the liver but you are correct that it is also processed by other organs including the brain, pancreas, etc.
I really love that you've been talking about your sugar free journey the past month or so because I've been trying go low sugar low carb for my skin and digestive system in particular. I just moved back home after college and found myself over indulging in things I didn't always have access to at school like bagels every morning and ice cream every other night (there's a really great local creamery near me and it's hard to resist especially in the summer). I've found it's actually a lot easier than you'd think to cut back on those things once you become aware of it and focus on finding better alternatives to include in your diet.
I wasn't expecting the kitty ASMR but you know what, here for it. What a precious little cutie ❤
I love using cauliflower as a substitute to rice! Thanks for the recipes!
Love this, I've just started doing low carb , no sugar for my pcos and to turn my diabetes around....
This is my first comment on a RUclips video and this is exactly what I needed to see and hear, so thank u
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Thanks so much for making this! My sister has type 2 diabetes and has cut sugar and carbs from her diet completely and we're always looking for new recipes because I myself am also in good shape but because I was addicted to sugar for so long I'm pre diabetic and I still struggle to not eat sugar, your videos have always helped me calm down during a panic attack but now you've helped me see there are ways to not eat sugar and still have a good tasting meal and snack! I also have really painful cystic acne so I can't wait to see how much better my face gets when I stop eating sugar
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Hey! I’ve been getting PRP treatments done for almost a year now and it’s really worked for me! I have PCOS making me lose my hair so we don’t have the same problem exactly but I would really recommend trying it out! When they inject the plasma into your head it feels super weird like your head is bloated which is kinda funny. So yeah definitely recommend it! Good luck!
Lucia LoBue thank you so much for sharing ! I have decided to try it and am going to try and make an appt this week 🤞🏻
We've been blessed with two videos in two days!! ❤
I definitely needed to hear that. I struggle with psoriasis (mainly on my scalp and forehead) and some days are harder than others but I'm learning to cope with it.
omg your voice relaxes me so much! in the end your voice sounds so “asmry”.. thanks for uploading 💜
me too! I’ve been only eating natural sugars from fruit & a little bit of honey. excited to see the difference :) also I love how the end of the video showing your last meal is low key asmr
Thank you so much for promoting the veganism even though you don't label yourself as one. We vegans appreciate any voice for the animals. You are wonderful. xo
Oh my God! I had no idea how bad your acne was... thank you for showing us those pictures! There is hope!! 🙌
Your skin actually looks so much healthier and glowing
Remember that "sugar=diabetic person" isnt always the reason, this also is posible if you don't respect your times for food, breakfast, lunch and dinner have the same importance
you are my favorite channel everything is so satisfying to watch
I'm the same like you with sugar. I'm on a candida diet currently - having started my 5th week now. I'm so happy to have done this. Good luck with your change!
I could watch you cut vegetables all day lol..
I didn't know how to cut a pineapple, so thank you!
Always so informative, I love this video!! I have always had a sweet tooth and struggled with sugar 😓 It has been better as of late but still a long way to go! Definitely inspiring to take care and really think about what we put into our bodies! ❤️
I have the same issue with sugar you describe. Its an addiction and I have triggers too. I find it helpful to focus on *not buying* processed sugary (vs not eating sugar). I also find that I'm most vulnerable to a relapse when my life is chaotic and I have poor routines. I've also found it helpful to eat something with a lot of protein when I have cravings that are really intense.
Rowan Sky agree about the protein !! Staying full def curbs them too
It’s like you knew I needed this. Currently going through the long and painful process of killing off candida overgrowth in my gut, after too many years on antibiotics (the die off is so bad at this stage, and while watching this I’m taking my daily fetal position on the floor and will probably be here for the next 45 minutes lol). So, that means no sugar and very limited carbs for me. I typically eat very healthily and have always made a point to limit sugar, processed and otherwise (less than 24g a day). But man..... after going through this, I’m realizing I was/am still addicted. It is so insanely hard to cut. And sometimes it feels like you’re stranded on a desert island navigating through the transition, so I really seriously needed this video. can’t wait for you to cover the topic of acne.
Maybe try probiotics? It helped me with severe abdominal cramping.
Similar here. Horrible feeling
In Indy yes that’s something that totally helps! I take 2 a day but I know eventually I’ll need to go up to a higher strength. Hard to at the moment because what I’m taking to kill off the candida (essential oil of oregano) gets rid of everything including the probiotics. At least that’s what my doctor told me!
anna09maria it’s rough, but (hopefully) worth it in the end! Hang in there!
People talk about dairy and meat all day but fail to talk about processed sugars, carbs, bad oils, frying foods, etc thank you for making a video that many people need to see and reflect on!!!
Hi Julia, if you struggle with dry or irritated eyes I can highly recommend Euphrasia eye drops from the brand Wala. It's a german brand but I think you can purcase it in the U.S. The ingredients are all natural and the drops are suitable for contacts.
Thank you thank you!!!!
@@itsblitzzz You're welcome. The brand Weleda also offers Euphrasia drops. I can recommend them too.
I used to have major scary hair loss (my kid also experienced this), after incorporating quality meat back into our diet, it has helped IMMENSELY. Along with other digestive, skin problems, bone health, sugar crashes, mental health issues we've experienced when we were plant-based. Not asking you guys to copy us though.
Looks like we have the same glasses prescription...I feel u. Thanks as always for the amazing content ❤️
This may sound drastic, but teardrop plugs help immensely with dry eyes. I say this from trying them and also, but dad is an ophthalmologist and many of his patients love them for that use. Good luck!
Julia your content is always so amazing, I started watching your videos a couple months ago and when I see your videos I feel better about life and aspire to be as environment friendly and friendly to my body as well. P.s your asmr videos help me sleep every single night, literally. You’re amazing!!!🦋🦋🦋
Same here!
If you're looking for something sort of sweet that is low in sugar, even natural sugars, chia pudding is a great way to go! Sweeten with vanilla, cinnamon, liquid stevia, Lily's chocolate, toasted pecans, unsweetened coconut and some berries. Very little sugar that won't spike your insulin but feels like a sweet treat!
great idea and I love chia pudding, will definitely try this! thank you!
@@itsblitzzz I love chia with a can of full fat coconut milk. It's so creamy and the fat gives lots of flavor without needing the help of sugar. I've tried it with almond milk and it's just not as good!
Those grapes are so good! That is the only time I switch from red ones to green ones! So glad I am not the only who wonders how they do it! ♥
*watches this while sitting in bed eating a bag of snickers*
I feel your pain Julia, one day I’ll get to where you are you queen 👑
I relate to the whole sugar thing despite being a healthy person overall. Also, agree w/ doing it cold turkey. Happy I found your channel:)
I can watch your videos all day. You low key snapped on Nick, I said nooooo not my peeps🤣😂😂 love the normalcy of your videos.
I’m not overweight or diabetic and with the exception of Raw Manuka Honey and fruits i quit processed sugar nine years ago. I know it’s hard, good luck
watched this at 2am last night barely keeping my eyes open, just to have some motivation to try to quit sugar. you discussing this made me also realise a lot more how unhealthy my current relationship with sugar is. I feel like I have been struggling with food all my life, hence I've never been given a correct image of what a proper diet and eating habits look like. My mom has been bulimic in the past and I feel like she definitely fits Binge eating disorder, Ive always denied having BED (don't want to self diagnose) but lately ive been realising how much negative thoughts and habits I form around food. Thank you for always inspiring and motivating not just me but tons of people to take care of themselves. I love you!
Wowwww the yolks on those eggs are such a vibrant orange! 😍
ugh i love sugar so much but i know its so bad
omg I love you!
Wait you watch her too haha? I love your channel :)
Please write a book about your lifestyle. It's so intriguing ❤
If you found this video fascinating, you may also want to know that The way that sugar affects the gut depends upon quantity and your individual health. If you’re struggling with candida, for example, sugar can make your symptoms worse!
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 11 and I have had it for almost 5 years now. It completely changed my life and made me totally change my diet and what I consume on a daily basis. I am really concentrating on totally eliminating processed sugars from my diet at this point because every time I try to have a "small amount" or just a little taste of a dessert I am back in that mindset of constantly craving sugar. I was raised eating very healthy foods, which I am very grateful for, but when I became old enough to make my own food choices I immediately gravitated toward sugar and became addicted to sweets. Eliminating processed sugar for me entirely seems like the only viable solution
I appreciate your authenticity so much.
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Your skin looks flawless!!! And I really enjoyed this video your so real! Thanks for showing us even the not so great parts of your day it was very refreshing and very human of you Xo 💜
Could you make a playlist for your channel just for recipes? I'm trying to put together a diet plan for weight loss and acne management and it would make sorting through your videos a lot easier! : )♡
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This is such a struggle for me. I am a sugar addict. I have eaten sugar packets when I didn't have some kind of pastry available. I have gotten up at 2:00 in the morning, driven to the store, and gotten some cake or sugar thing to satisfy my craving. Now I am diabetic. When I was diagnosed, my blood glucose was 484 and my A1C was 14.7. I now have to take insulin 4 times each day. Quitting sugar now is a must to save my life. This video is great. Please do a video on the process and what you went through. People do not understand the depths of this addiction and how sugar is in EVERYTHING! Thanks for doing this.
Hey, I shared the same experience as u about 2 years ago and was just as scared. I think a big step in resolving the sugar craze we feel is identifying what in our diet contains all that sugar. For me, it was cerial. I would only eat cerial sometimes just to feel that sweet tooth. I also cut out soda and juices. I began drinking CLEAR sodas from Walmart and stopped buying so much candy. I became aware of labels for what I was eating and slowly but surely actually began rejecting high levels of sugar. The key is living a logical and sustainable lifestyle so u can still enjoy yourself. So I can proudly say my sugar levels are normal now and I still drink soda and eat sweets occasionally but it’s no longer a dependency. Sugar also aided in my anxiety as it would “calm me down” so I tackled some mental health issues as well, it’s all connected. Take ur time in finding out why u crave sugar in whatever form it’s in and start from there!
Quitting sugar is one of the hardest things I have ever done! I have been sugar free now for almost 3 years now and I don't miss it one bit. I totally agree with you on the tastebuds thing like wow
Definitely empathize. With me it's sugar and wheat. Wishing you the best for feeling your best!
Hi! I can totally relate! I'm not restrictive (because it doesn't works for me) so I still eat ice cream on sundays or so but i don't eat sugar the rest of the week (processed sugar). One key tip is to read all the etiquetes (there's sugar on EVERYTHING: tomato sauce, bread, veggetable milk, etc) be awere of it!
I have a spider in one of my windows, too! It got a fly the other day and I was so proud. I should name it! Love everything pickuplimes posts, she is insta-calming.
Your videos are always so beautifully shot and inspiring Julia 💜💜
I definitely have a problem with sugar, so I expected this video to be very stuffy and unachievable. Of course I was wrong. Really appreciate how genuine you keep things, rather than crafting some crazy strict diet just to flex
I get what you are saying about the health care business, i have a very hard time trusting doctor's, dentist's etc. basically everyone now is just trying to make a dollar. I follow my gut, if it feels wrong i just say thank you i will think about it. We have to remember that we have to power to disagree. Thank you for letting us into your life. Very informative love it💞💞💞
It's nice to see and learn from other people with the same problem. I also think that I have a sugar addiction, even though I really want to slow down the consumption. It's really hard because of its "drug"-effect, one gets easily addicted to it. Studies have also shown that sugar can increase cancer risk and other problems like acne etc.
It's rlly not easy.
Thanks for sharing your journey, it really helps me to live a mindful life and be conscious about my physical health. ♡
Wow, re-finding this video at a perfect time! My doctor thinks I may be pre-diabetic due to chronic yeast issues. Getting a blood test next week. Like you I have none of the risk factors so this felt really out of the blue. Will be checking out your food videos for ideas! Also so cool to hear someone talk about sugar levels. I feel like it's really shameful, but it's way more common then you'd think!
I normally find food related videos not my thing but I always watch yours because of your personality 🙏
Do you think one day you could do a video on healthy snacks to eat during the day? I work a lot and am always moving around at work. Just curious if you have any recipe ideas :)
yes!!
You undoubtedly won’t see this because it’s an older video....I can’t thank you enough for posting about hair loss. I’m 44 and I’ve struggled so severely with hair thinning and receding hair loss in the last few years from polycstic ovarian syndrome and whatever else. Nothing has helped and it’s just devastating since I’ve always had thick and long hair. I also have always had a horrific addiction with sugar. So there’s that. It has come to a close second to a long battle with drugs and alcohol which thankfully are over. Thank you for always addressing what’s important. ❤️
I just had a couple thoughts as I finished this video, which was wildly entertaining btw (that might sound sarcastic, but it’s totally not, I love what I ate in a day videos):
First: watching your videos gives me such strong fruit cravings because all your fruit looks so fresh and succulent 🤤
Second: as a creative suggestion; it might be cool to put together some sort of outro clip at the end of your videos. Maybe a compilation of you pole dancing, ice skating, doing asmr, and making yummy food or something set to some cool music, as sort of a sign off summarization of your channel and what it consists of. Just a thought 💭
I love your channel and think your videos are great!