10 Ways to Stop Eating Sugar - Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC

[@beckygillaspy]

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[@garygatto3410]

By the way, are you looking for a fat, bald, overweight, toothless retired carpet layer because my wife will probably sell me really cheap. No return policy though.😂

[@soniawint2756]

I still keep sugar in my house, but I dnt use it, I take sugar out of my diet, I dnt know it it's ok, I dnt drink juice, from the counter no white bread, flour, junk food etc, I try to do my own foods

[@SchuyFit]

1. Keep Sugar Out of Your House 1:04 2. Fill Up at Meal Times 1:53 3. Eat Fat 2:55 4. Notice How Crazy Sugar Makes You Feel 4:08 5. Skip the Sugar Substitutes 5:27 6. Stay Hydrated 6:06 7. Set Short-term Goals 7:27 8. Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed 7:50 9. Use a Stopper 8:50 10. Take a 10-minute Time Out 9:53 Great video, thanks!

[@swissb64]

Thank you for the timestamps

[@carolbenson6524]

Thanks so much for your summary..appreciate it.

[@reshamyadav5187]

Thanks

[@e815usa]

Thank you! Wish she did this on every video herself without someone else doing it!

[@georginanyirenda4432]

Thanks

[@5thdimension625]

I gave up all sugar and flour in August and have lost 35 lbs. I’ve also lost irritable mood swings and daily emotional beatings for eating crap all day long. While I mourn some sweets, it doesn’t out weigh how grateful I am for feeling good throughout the day. I wish the same for you in 2022

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

I got much better results from a clear eating schedule. A sweet breakfast with coffee, a midmorning snack that Europeans and hobbits call second breakfast consisting of some kind of smoked meat or fish with toast, a sandwich and salad for lunch with a little sweet after, a late afternoon snack of a sweet and some coffee, and finally dinner followed by a dessert. Wine is drunk with lunch and dinner, and spirits precede and follow dinner. It was so effective that I had to gain some weight back to make my clothes fit.

[@u.twinston2343]

Congratulations and Thank you for the motivation 👍🏾👍🏾

[@carreyperea9856]

for me, flour is hard too cause i love tortillas and making bread!!

[@patriciasalyers9875]

I gave up Sugar Diet soda anything that i should'nt eat with Fasting from 6 pm until at least 10 am sometimes 12 noon (this was done started August 27 2022 haven't lost even 10 pounds I do have a Thyroid problem with noone around that will listen Crazy but still doing it

[@patriciasalyers9875]

can anyone give me some advice I am desperate

[@eileencarroll6418]

#11: Plan, prepare and have ready healthy food before you get hungry. If I know I am going to be hungry but too tired to prepare something, I need to have something healthy that I can eat without much effort so that I do not reach for something convenient but processed. If I am at the grocery store, I like to pick up a rotisserie chicken. As soon as I put away refrigerated items at home, I can tear off a piece of warm chicken and the protein is immediately satisfying. Then it is easy enough to remove the lid from a box of mixed greens and drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle a little pink sea salt. The next day, I have the energy to make chicken salad with the leftover chicken to put on top of more mixed greens. I usually have enough chicken salad for two more green salads. I like to keep tins of wild caught salmon, sardines and smoked oysters in my pantry as a quick way to top a large fresh green salad without much effort. I don't mind paying more to buy pre-washed greens in a box because it helps me skip my tiredness barrier and dig into a healthy satisfying meal when zi can't bring myself to do prep work. Getting into the habit of cooking/preparing meals when I am not hungry increases my chances of success. Not having snack foods around is my key to avoid eating snacks instead of healthy meals. I accept that I am easily tempted to choose the easy snacks when I feel tired or I am experiencing arthritis pain. I am constantly learning and accepting my "weaknesses" so I can be ready for those weak moments. Please note that I don't tend to choose the snack food out of hunger or cravings. My weaknesses are tiredness, pain and stress that require soothing. If I can eat healthy food expending the same or less effort as it would take to eat a processed, packaged snack, that is a winning strategy for me.

[@sasino]

Thanks for sharing, I think that's a good strategy for many people

[@SunnyDays00]

If you fast... you get past the hunger.. you get to where hunger is not a factor

[@eileencarroll6418]

@@SunnyDays00You're right about fasting and hunger and I have found that having enough healthy fat in my diet makes the difference. I have been fasting, OMAD, 24-hour fasts, and have gotten into the habit of being very busy. When I get home hungry. I am much more likely to break my fast with something healthier if there is no prep time. Having something prepared or having bone broth, boiled eggs or sardines on hand has made a big difference in breaking a fast well.

[@renelassere7585]

❤Love your kind of thinking. Cheers

[@michelerivera2330]

Wow, said perfectly for my brain and cravings. Thanks😊

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

The easiest way to quit sugar is to cut it out completely. I find there's no moderation with sweet stuff. The only thing I have on occasion is 90% dark chocolate as it doesn't trigger me. Anything else, and I'm on a sugar rollercoaster 🤓

[@sasino]

@@josie9583 🤯

[@lilysgram5886]

Absolutely true!

[@dmmchugh3714]

I agree : for some foods there is no middle ground. If I have cookies in the house, I know I will not moderate myself and so it is easier to eliminate.

[@adriennedunne1748]

I have to agree with you. It may be hard to go cold turkey but in the long run cutting it out is easier than cutting it down.

[@judycrisenbery2982]

Totally agree!!!

[@MrKneeV]

I am 41 and have been a life-long sugar addict, in a very big way. But lately I've been doing 3 36-hour fasts per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), and an 18-hour fast on Sundays, and keeping it very low carb on my eating days. This is my fifth week doing that, and I do not think about sugar at all. I mostly just crave fatty, salty meats, and I occasionally crave some veggies. I've been dropping weight, my skin tags have been shrinking, and I've been actively NOT wanting sweets. A few days ago on Thanksgiving, I had three small slivers of pie to sample my wife's cooking, and even with that I forced myself to eat them. I know that different things work for different people, and this is the first thing I've ever tried that has worked for me. It's also been much easier to do than I thought it would be when I first started it. It probably took about two weeks for me to stop having the sugar cravings.

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

People are "soft"!!! When you want to give it up consciously... you will as I did. When I was about 25, I worked as a mechanic, and I brought a 2 pound bag of "M&M" with me to work every day. While I was at work, I would also routinely get 5 or 6 cans of Coca-Cola from the soda machine everyday. I started running out of candy little by little everyday until the bag was empty by 2:30 rather than 4:30 in the afternoon as I recalled. I began thinking that someone else must be eating my M&M candies ! So I kept the bag in view as I walk to the soda machine. Lo and behold no one else was eating my candy as I had suspected. At that point I realized I was addicted... I stopped... it was painful for about 5 days. I remember going through the isles of my supermarket that had the sugar coated cereals like Cocoa Puffs and my body was shaking as my body reacted to smelling the sugar emanating from those boxes into the air that I previously was unaware existed till I gave it up. Dogs smell things in the air and if you are addicted to sugar you would perhaps be surprised as I was.That was 47 years ago. Today I minimally consume suga...maybe an icecream cone once or twice a month or a chocolate eclair with a similar dose... but that's all. Poison/sugar for me now only in small doses and spaced apart in time. Where I live in a senior building people are commonly diabetic. Your body won't lie to you, and the cumulative toxic experience will lead to bad health and suffering. I'm one of the few people who are not confined to their apartments like it is a house arrest who have to stay close to home because their bodies are falling apart and they can't walk 2 city blocks... let alone a country mile. May God bless you all and thanks for reading my story 🙏.

[@elainewascher6338]

Now that I’m 70 years old…. I had this mind set that I can eat whatever I want after a life of exercising 3 x ‘s a week low impact aerobics and step. All during my 40’s and 50’.s then Silver Sneakers pre Covid. Dieted ( weight watcher diet and Diet workshop) most of my life. ( skinny kid) curvy adult. Now that I’m old I told myself can just eat and reward myself when and if I wanted from now on. Well … I do , but just can’t eat as much anymore and sweets make me sick to my stomach…. Almost every time I consume them. The key is to stay busy. Push through and just keep going everyday!!!! I just had a muscle scan at my daughters gym to help me set up an individual exercise program that won’t hurt me. 20 minutes a day everyday at home. I may not lose weight , but it will help me feel stronger.

[@meon3wheels]

I used to have such bad heartburn with everything I ate. Since I have been eating no/low carb diet I hardly ever have heartburn anymore. Such a relief!!

[@chrissyellem7397]

Same for me. I used to blame my big belly but now that it is a lot smaller I don't feel this awful heartburn anymore.

[@Smackarooge]

Likewise! Gone were the days where almost 5 times a week I'm getting heartburn. Low carb IF cured it for me. BONUS: Lost weight and my HB medication are history. Enjoying my best HB pressure reading at 56 years old! 💪👌

[@meon3wheels]

@@Smackarooge Me too! I have lost 60 lbs and gotten off of my BP meds. It's all worth it!

[@judycullen309]

Such a warm, kind, soothing & believable voice; no fake talk to watch for 15 minutes to have to purchase a product. Thank you for making this believable and attainable ! I will download these tips for sure. Thank you again !!

[@SharonElizabethWhitfield]

I quit sugar one week ago. I also quit baked goods, rice, pasta and anything that is processed. I now only eat meats, vegetables and fruits. Before I gave up sugar I felt weighed down. I was sluggish. I had no energy. I was gaining more and more weight. But since I have given up sugar I now have more energy. I’ve been going on long walks daily. I have lost inches around my waist. I’ve lost pounds. I have no desire to eat the things I gave up. Because I know that once I do, my brain will say, that was awesome. I want more. And of course I will eat more. I love the way I am now feeling. I know that as I lose more weight I will feel even better. I also know that when my body gets to its ideal weight, my weight loss will stop. But I will continue to do what I am doing now.

[@navigodelaney119]

Regular fasting helped me finally lose my desire for sugar. It took about two years, but it gradually took hold. One day I thought about eating something really sugary, but I realized I wanted a roasted beet salad with feta and nuts. Now I also added dried cranberries, so it was not completely sugar free, but it was also not a cinnamon roll. 😅

[@ellen9579]

Thought about you and Dr. Keith during this holiday season... Continued prayers of healing to Dr. Keith...I continue to learn so much from you, Dr. Becky, and wanted you to know it!!!!!

[@vanamarkarian]

What’s wrong with him??

[@anntunaley9974]

This was perfect timing. My diet starts tomorrow to lose 60 lbs and stop eating sugar. Thanks

[@nikstar1313]

Almonds are great and my go to for sugar cravings

[@lmajor7843]

Hi Dr. Becky, Happy New Year! Just wanted to thank you for all you shared online in 2020 and 2021, and for helping me recover my health; I could not have succeeded without your practical encouragement. At this time last year, I had the worst physical I have ever had in my life. Overweight, high BP, high triglycerides, heart rate skyrocketing. I decided I was ready to quit sugar, and I would try your 0-1-2-3 plan, and walk every day. Today, I am 40 lbs lighter, and all the vitals are normal. My in-laws, who had not seen me since the previous Christmas, said they almost did not recognize me, and were very curious about "how I did it." I told them all to see Dr. Becky. Her diet really works, and is sustainable and enjoyable. I plan to never go back to my high sugar habits, and see sugar/refined carbs as a poison now, and not a treat. I just feel so much better without all that. Thanks again for everything. (BTW, I am 55, and believe your diet plan is the best one I've found that works for the post-menopause woman, especially zero sugar and intermittent fasting--both game changers for me). God bless your work.

[@mollyj409]

Your success is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@beckygillaspy]

So great to hear, L Major! Congratulations on turning your health around!

[@chrissyellem7397]

I'm turning 55 next year and had all the same poor health problems as you this past March at my Dr appt. I knew I had to do SOMETHING. I got back on YT and found information to help to restart my life. Everything I've been doing this year is so I can see my first Senior year next year. I'm excited about reaching this milestone.

[@rukmaniawasthi]

​@Dr. Becky Gillaspy can we eat fruits?

[@Suzanne-goes-Carnivore]

This gave me a big insight: sugar/refined carbs are a poison, not a treat. thanks!

[@terribee6895]

I've been trying to give up sugar for about two years now. It's an on and off again thing, where I go off it totally and then I become unhinged and eat more than I would have if I wasn't trying to cut down. But after hearing some of the advice in this video I feel way more motivated than I have in the past two years. I've spent a lot of time reading comments from people that are like "I haven't eaten sugar in 30 years and I currently scale Mt. Everest every four days so strong is my body" and I think "wow I'll never be that strong". Why did it not occur to me to take smaller steps? Who knows. But now I feel like it's doable. Reframing it as "gaining control over sugar and over my own life" awakened something feral in me. Just for spite, I'm gonna conquer it. Someone commented nobody is controlled by sugar, and glad you aren't, dude, but let me tell you. Some of us are. Some of us are obsessed with food. I think about it 24/7 - and I ain't thinking about spinach.

[@massages_for_world_peace8909]

Have you tried her tip to keep it out of the house? Someone told me they only buy single servings at a time and don’t keep it in the house. For example any time she craves ice cream she has to get into the car and drive to an ice cream shop and buy a scoop. Not a pint from a store to take home. Same with candy or sweets. A dessert at a restaurant yes, taking a dessert home no. Buying a large bag of chips to eat at home no, buying a small serving-size bag of chips to eat yes. This way she never is tempted from her own home, but gets to practice moderation and finds eating in public she is more controlled and buying single servings is moderation without restraint. I’m thinking of trying this myself and thought I’d pass her tips!

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

When you think of healthy diet as a chore and a sacrifice, of COURSE you are not going to do it. Unfortunately, American culture has thought of it this way since the eighteen hundreds.

[@terribee6895]

@@massages_for_world_peace8909 I have! I've definitely made improvements to my diet over the years (no longer drink soda, no longer eat fast food, no longer eat frozen processed food) but sugar is the one thing that's really difficult and keeping it out of the house does help cut down. My single biggest weakness is cake-like dessert (so, cake, muffins, brownies, loafs, etc) but I've scaled back on buying boxes of the stuff. Plus all the commercially made stuff like that has become gross to me anyway, if I want it, I'll go to a bakery or something. But then I'm always be finding an excuse to stop at the bakery lol. But keeping it out of the house has helped to cut down so much on the volume I eat. It's always helped cut out eating thing you don't even really like, you're just eating it because "I bought this box of 6 donuts and the last 3 are kinda stale, but I don't want to waste money, so might as well"

[@bbmiller412]

I hope you are still going for the no-sugar. I just started this year with no sugar, no gluten, and no flours. It's a difficult plan to follow for detoxing, however, I know it'll be good for my digestive and overall health. I've broken down with consuming all the items listed above two times already. I realized that I can't beat myself up over the times I fall off from my goal. Most people will have that moment that they slip up from time to time. Remember your health is important, so don't give up on cutting sugar out.

[@curiouscat3384]

All good tips but most of these still depend on extreme self-control. I've found the hydration tip is very helpful. ALSO she didn't mention breathing. That 10 minute timeout could be filled with diaphragmatic breathing which relaxes and refreshes me. And brush your teeth after dinner!

[@sasino]

The water tip also help me a lot. Whenever I stop eating I fill my stomach with water and keep drinking water all day

[@MrSridharMurthy]

Hi ! Dr Becky! I've finally boxed myself into a low carb no sugar diet! Feeling as if a dark cloud has left me and am in a better mood now !

[@wendywiedmeyer1575]

I need that! Dark cloud lifted!

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

My stopper is tea. Hot in the cooler months and iced when it's hot. It feels like a treat to me.

[@bryanjaon2550]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there🙌🙌🙌

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi! You've a gorgeous photo there! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope I get a thank you 🌹

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

@@jefferythomas7038 Your post SCREAMS of being a SCAMMER. Beat it!!

[@static2601]

I am a sugar addict and stopped my cravings by doing keto and intermittent fasting. It's pretty much effortless to do keto now, I dont crave sweets and take time to fast. I feel great and maintaining a healthy weight. This type of eating just feels like common sense now. I still eat carbs, but now realize how much better I feel without them. No more dependance on food, I just eat when I'm hungry which is once or twice a day. Sometimes will fast 24 - 48 hrs, feels great, gets some autophagy going.

[@static2601]

@Rebecca Hollinshead no...

[@sasino]

I've done it years ago and it worked perfectly, lost all my extra weight and felt great. However, after around a year I fell back into temptation and now I'm heavier than ever. These days I realized how much I worsened my conditions so I'm starting the journey all over again.

[@static2601]

@Rebecca Hollinshead keto is sustainable long term, eating sugar long term is not. Of course, keto is not just meat and fat, can eat a lot of vegetables so long as their low on the glycemic index. Fruits are OK in small amounts as long as your not overweight assuming your doing it for weightloss.

[@johncoe6304]

@Rebecca Hollinshead yo Becky, you sound lazy

[@CarolDee61]

30 days without added sugar or sweeteners. Starts tomorrow. You're a great example Dr Becky...

[@carolbenson6524]

Probably the best video for all of us! I know that the more sugar we eat the more the body craves it because I tried for one whole week to give up sugar and I didn't crave it.

[@rushrunner7]

Your calmness articulating this helps a lot.

[@deborahwilson]

Your voice is calming. Thanks for the great tips🎉

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

Like all habits, takes time and will power. Once it’s out of your system you won’t miss it as much as you think

[@chrissyellem7397]

I like the 10 minute time-out. I essentially do this when there is nothing left on the plate. I used to go for 2nds and 3rds in my bad eating days but now I'll have laundry in and will get up from the table and get to work rather than eat. The craving to eat more subsides and I forget about eating because I am busy.

[@cindyfoley1675]

This is perfect timing after all the Christmas goodies everywhere I go. Thanks Dr Becky Happy Healthy New Year to you and Dr. Keith.😊

[@MarianR1111]

These are excellent suggestions. Cutting out sugar entirely just doesn’t work for me. You’re suggestions regarding short term goals is great. I am not overweight, I just don’t like how I feel after I’ve consumed a lot of sugar. But I feel I am really addicted to it. So I am going to implement your suggestions, which I’m confident I can do. Thank you.

[@SoulSpaUniversity]

This has been the best video I’ve seen so far on this -THANK YOU!

[@loriwhitney695]

Thanks I needed this motivational info. After Thanksgiving and Christmas I found I wasn't as free of my sugar addiction as I thought I was.

[@peterpowell6168]

thanks for another great video! it's like you're a mind reader , i had a few battles with the sugar over Christmas but didn't loose the war. i am remember one day at a time!

[@blinkinglightbeacon7704]

I know you said to skip the sugar substitutes but I have found sugarfree gum to be SO helpful. I grab a piece, usually at night, when I am craving sugar. It satisfies the sweet craving and I found just chewing on something is part of the cravings too.

[@ruthsalvanou1115]

Yes, I agree with you. Gum has so helped me when I am climbing the walls for a sugary snack,😂

[@jadielaw]

Eating a couple of dates helps me.

[@sixstringmission]

I can across this video after my 4th day ( of 30) sugar free. Your tips are invaluable and make sense to me. I am glad that you addressed artificial sweeteners and I will be giving up my stevia leaf extract henceforth. You are right about the artificial sweeteners. They serve to "keep alive" the memory of sweet foods, which I what I am trying to replace with other more important thoughts.

[@stephenbuck1092]

Why aren't more doctors like you? Honestly, here in Canada you would be a rarity. Searching for a doctor who doesn't think that fat makes you fat has been really frustrating. How is it that so many health care experts don't understand the basics of health?

[@timjohnson1199]

Because they don't have to, they don't care and they were taught differently.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

Processed sugar/processed foods is a very difficult habit to break, although definitely doable. After I was diagnosed with an “incurable disease.” I stopped the fast food/processed foods overnight. After learning the importance of a diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts,seeds and meat in moderation. I have been able to drop six prescription drugs I was supposed to be on for life. And lost 40 pounds. Have been living this lifestyle for eight years. The benefits of taking care of your body go far beyond words can define. Bottom line is pay now thru change, discipline and new habits. Or pay later. If you pay later the consequences can be miserable. In time your new habits will actually become “normal” and simply a new way of life.

[@MooreStuff2024]

Dr Becky, I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I appreciate every one of them. But! I have to say I thought “oh she’s always been fit/thin”. The picture you shared at the beginning of this video… Well let’s just say it’s a HUGE motivator for me. It shows me you practice what you preach. Thanks for being so humble to share. And for your sincerity and passion to share your education and experience with others.

[@charlesmorris8791]

Thank you. May God bless you and your loved ones...

[@j.a.gutierrez6039]

Your voice is so soothing. I'm quitting sugar for today, I'll worry about tomorrow when it comes. Thanks. ❤

[@cynthiadawson6348]

Seasons Greetings Dr.Becky☃️🌲 Sugar is a tough one ...and is addictive..best way I find is to ween yourself off..do 70% dark chocolate on occasion and focus on clean fats..keeps sugar cravings at bay Thank you for your concise and helpful videos..All the best to you and your husband in 2022

[@functionoflightone]

Thank you for your kindness and compassion around these medical issues. I respect that you are a medical professional, but you bring humanity to the conversation as well. Best to you.

[@alicethompson8657]

Thank you Dr Becky, Just what I needed to hear. 💯% true everyword.❤️❤️

[@ranger2316]

Thank you Dr.Becky. All my best to you and Dr. Keith. Be well!

[@lisaortiz6859]

Wow!!!! These are great strategies in cutting the cravings out of your life. Thank you for sharing these with us.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bryanjaon2550]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jackiefields1607]

Praying for you and Keith!

[@shelley6461]

Dr. Becky, You are simply the best. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@godspointofview1]

I love how realistic you were very balanced. Even though what works for one may not work for another, it is worth giving it a try.😊

[@biondna7984]

I so very much appreciate these tips. I've cut way back on sugar, improved my blood panels, lost weight, gone through some emotional losses, and started to slide back. I'm ready to get back on my happy wagon. Thanks.

[@henkkylltal]

Still very much addicted to sugar here, but I just want to say that I very much like your way of speaking and presenting. You are a lovely and kind person and I wish you good health and a happy life.

[@gaoradikwata7439]

Thanks Dr Becky for this valuable lesson.

[@victornunez9204]

Hi Dr. Becky thank you for making this video last year I got sick with Candida eating to much Sugar it was not pleasant to be sick. I quit Sugar and I had the biggest Headache from Sugar Withdrawals 😩 but I also lost 60 lbs 🙃 😅 that was awesome now I can eat Sugar but like you said I'm not a prisoner to it anymore is my choice and about 90% of the time I chose not to eat Sugars anymore I feel a lot better health wise and I love it ❤

[@Soo_Blessed]

Thank you Doctor Becky

[@JudyAngelman]

Great video perfect timing!

[@Hapenparadise]

In my coffee is the hardest! Otherwise I can do without it! Love coffee with sugar and cream so I stick with only that in the morning!

[@denastever2110]

The best video ever on great advise to move past sugar!! ❤

[@mjfar-lee9885]

Spot on video, thanks! All of these strategies have worked for me with one exception. (I have to have one bad habit that I need to work on in 2022. 😊)

[@raylee6436]

Lol I was just reading some of the comments and came across a person that said that you have warm, kind and soothing voice…I agree! I have a very hard time sleeping at night and have tried many things…melatonin, ashwagandha, all kinds of noises from low frequency to pink noise without success, but I found myself drifting into lala land while listening to this video last night. Thanks, I may have to try sleeping with you again tonight.

[@Europa1749]

I follow most of these on my low carb diet except for skipping the sugar substitutes. I have no problem using a small amount of monkfruit sweetener daily on my oatmeal. It keeps the carbs down and doesn't make me crave sugar.

[@SG-pw6wf]

I agree. Monkfruit is a natural sweetener and doesn’t make me crave sugar at all. For me, it adds some added flavor to certain foods and unsweetened tea.

[@andrealoulou]

100% true. I stopped sugar 14 months ago. I was eating 2000 calories of sugary foods daily for years, I was obese and chocolate and cakes were everything. It was an addiction, and I couldn't stop. I was also in a lot of pain as it was making my arthritis worse. I completely ditched sugar (aside from the sugar in my cereal) I do not consume sugar. I stopped craving sugar completely after 3 months. The longer you go without sugar, the craving gets less and less. If you give in, the cravings will start all over again. It is highly addictive, it's Poison to the body, especially if you have any chronic illness or disease. Trust me, I had a serious addiction and quitting sugar stopped that addiction. I gave in at Easter and had chocolate and cakes, felt incredibly fatigued and awful and 3 days later when I stopped, I had 8 days of intense sugar cravings again. 2 weeks later and the cravings have disappeared again. I try to tell my friends but they refuse to give up what they crave. I've lost 84 pounds since last February, I also went on a low fat diet, so not to confuse anyone into thinking quitting sugar alone shifted all of my weight. I've gone from obese to a healthy BMI of 23 and sugar cravings gone. The first few weeks were tough at times but incredibly worth it when you stop craving sugar. I will say that I do consume a small amount of aspartame in diet drinks only and for me personally it hasn't caused any sugar cravings, but I'm not eating it, it's purely just in 2 cans of diet soda per day that I drink.

[@blockmasterscott]

Nice post. Same with me on the diet soda, it hasn't cause any sugar cravings. Wow, you lost 84 pounds since February of 2022? That's impressive!

[@andrealoulou]

@@blockmasterscott Giving up soda is tough. Well done 👏 That's the only thing I can't quit is my 2 cans of diet soda in the evening. Thank you. The weight loss has been lengthy at almost 15 months but absolutely worth it. I feel so much better, especially off sugar and inflammatory foods.

[@blockmasterscott]

@@andrealoulou Oh no, I meant that I have not given up my diet soda. Sorry for any confusion. This coming Monday will be three weeks with no sugar. I feel so much better now, my joints don’t hurt like they used to.

[@timjohnson1199]

I used to eat cereal often and when I was cutting back on sugar I started reading the labels. They are all loaded with sugar. The one I found with the least sugar was the bran flakes at Aldi. Now I don't even do that.

[@rukmaniawasthi]

Do u eat fruits?

[@paulgdlmx]

Clever lady. Such a wise video.

[@animated000]

great tips. i also eat dark chocolate, the bitter stuff. Also sugar free cough drops when im dealing with triggering conditions

[@tibitaylor]

Although this video had some interesting tips about controlling snacking, it would have been helpful to explain "what is sugar". Is it candy and baked goods made with white sugar? Products made with corn syrup? Sweetened drinks at Starbucks? Is it fruit sugar? Coconut sugar? Plain oats? Honey? Pure maple syrup? Homemade sourdough bread? It would be good to know what we are avoiding before we give tips on how to avoid it.

[@zabindhanji]

Thank you for the realistic and easily implementable tips. After watching your video, I immediately added some sea salt to by 64 oz bottle of water. I hadn't known about needing to add electrolytes. Thanks again. Happy New Year.

[@kycalm]

About 6 months ago I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. I immediately changed my diet and lost 10 pounds. Well, I’ve back slid with gusto but my Metformin let’s me be weak and it controls my numbers. I’m not happy with this result. I will visit your website and give my best effort at controlling my diabetes with kicking sugar to the curb.

[@loriwells3918]

Should we be concerned with natural sugars when trying to stop sugar? Also, what is the recommended daily dose of sugar? Thank-you for your video. Very helpful!

[@massages_for_world_peace8909]

Natural sugars like fruit is good for you, has fiber for slow release. Natural sugars like 100% fruit juice are good if you’re malnourished or needing quick energy. If you’re eating enough nutrients and trying to lose weight, though, I’d skip the juices but still eat fruits. When the processed sugar is out of your system, things like organic farm carrots and organic apples start to taste sweet and delicious!

[@sherylbeamer7189]

Thank you Dr. Becky, such good reminders and tips after the holidays. Since being on your diet and utilizing your book, I notice how badly I feel when I do eat a dessert or something high in refined carbs on Christmas and am back on your 0 1 2 3 plan and feeling better! Happy New Year to you and your family! 💕🥰🪅🎊

[@robertligas250]

Thanks Dr. Becky Hope you and Dr Keith had a Blessed Christmas.

[@swissb64]

Thanks!❤

[@bryanjaon2550]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there🙌🙌🙌

[@doreenfranks203]

Thank you I’ve been a yo-yo dieter all my life so I’m going to try this I’ve tried everything else not worked so fingers crossed I’ll get back to you if it works or not I’ve shared too 😊

[@siantowers1243]

H8 Dr Becky ,I've just found your vlog on cutting down on sugar and found it very useful.I will be watching more of your vlogs as I need to seriously lose weight for health issues which are being supported by my Dr's.

[@MsAwesomedawson]

Wonderful & very informative video. I love your style❣️

[@ItsJustMyWeigh]

I declare an end to my eating day after dinner which I eat at 7 pm every single day and then my brain takes over and I need a stopper that really works. Nothing I have tried ever works. I am going to try your stopper tips. My brain is a tough adversary at night!

[@tgwcl6194]

Me too

[@MaggietheSubstituteTeacher]

Thank you. Great info and excellent delivery!

[@ayeshazulfiqar8086]

I have disciplined my eating routine extremely often well, I have overcome all of sweet and carb cravings but the only thing I can’t give up is popcorn… I have learned to prepare homemade very delicious popcorn in grass fed butter and avocado oil + sea salt . I eat them only on weekend now and ignore the cravings on weekdays. That’s my ONLY problem. However I skip dinner and eat popcorn so that carbs are under control

[@sasino]

I wouldn't worry about those popcorns, you're getting more necessary fats from the butter and sodium from the salt. A small amount of carbs once in a while won't ruin it

[@ayeshazulfiqar8086]

@@sasino thanks and you made my day 😋 going to have my popcorn 🍿 to celebrate New Year’s Eve and also to celebrate my two years IF+KETO anniversary. Love 💕 my new healthy lifestyle , won’t ever go back to the many meals a day routine

[@navigodelaney119]

Apple cider vinegar and lemon in sparkling water is a great stopper. It tastes really refreshing.

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

I will not give up sugar. What I will do happily is control how much sugar goes into my food and maintain a European style snack schedule, where I may have a sweet snack at one or two specific points in the day with some coffee or tea. Such is a moment to relax and feel good for a spell, the key word being relax.

[@hodayadeberzion8874]

Woahh i feel so inspired by this video! Thank you for these tips 🙏 ill try implementing them

[@lynneenglish7021]

Very helpful tips for my husband and I. thank you!!

[@philliporth2263]

You are the best of the health channels.Thank you.

[@cherieb5451]

My husband eats sugary treats, but he keeps them hidden away so I am not tempted. It’s a good balance for us.

[@theresasutherly871]

I have been struggling with sugar addiction for many years, I am working on my sugar addiction by substituting sugar for Splenda. And keeping the snack cakes out of the house. And eating sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. I sure am trying. Thanks for your video.

[@sissyrosebrock9732]

Some great suggestions which I will incorporate because sugar is a thorn in my side!. Please provide specifics as to the fats to eat: saturated vs polyunsaturated vs monosaturated. It is well documented that saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol and increases the risk of insulin resistance which is the path to Diabetes. Also, no mention of the importance of eating fiber (even though you do say you eat a salad daily which = fiber rich vegetables), which is a great way to feel full. Fiber is more nutrient dense verses calorie dense like fats are (4 cal/gram vs 9 cal/gram).

[@getter_done]

I always appreciate your videos Dr Becky. They are always a great reminder that keeps me on track or helps me get back on track. Thank you kindly. Hope you had nice family holiday time. Well wishes Dr Becky, Dr Keith, prayers 🙏 and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊 from Canada 🙋🏻‍♀️😀

[@hei7586]

Simple but smart tips!

[@georgehawk6582]

Thank You

[@lovenanickle6769]

Excellent video. I'm going to print out these 10 hints and put them on my refrigerator door.

[@ashleybankscoaching]

Using a stopper is genius 👌

[@MommaValorie]

Thank you for your thoughtful and kind delivery of this information! Best wishes to you, and sending love to Dr. Keith!

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Valorie , how's your day going with you?

[@whodatis2]

I stopped eating meat , stopped smoking cigarettes, stopped drinking alcohol. Stopping sugar is harder than any of the aforementioned habits. I pace until I eat sugar and crave it uncontrollably. Its very difficult to give up.

[@jc4evur661]

8a. Also do not drink anything for 3 hours before bedtime...NOT eating and drinking 3 hours before bedtime will significantly reduce the amount of times you need to go to the bathroom during the night giving you a much more sounder sleep. You can prove this quickly by just trying this for one or two nights

[@55tmilam]

Her first words are so accurate!!!!!!!!! Sugar is the most addicting substance for me and I’ve had many!

[@extrememinimalism]

Out the house was amazing for quitting caffiene. I am slowly eating up all the sugar in the house and hoping for the same impact with added sugars.

[@SJ-ev6by]

Thank you so much for this video-appreciate it.

[@andreaedwards8644]

Thank you so much Dr Becky. Everything you talk about makes sense and your presentation is wonderful. I will remember these tips.

[@jdavidviewer87]

This is golden wisdom

[@Richardbillig-zn3zc]

I brought many different fruits . I notice I have no cookie today. I notices about no cookies is because I always brought cookies. Tis from my little list project helped too. I enjoy Target salads they sale. Thank you too you too. I have diabetes fruit salads helped me then a cookies to get my sugar up not low.

[@thelaughingfoxx]

I can confirm that all of these solutions work for me! Every now and then I give in though, but my diet and health overall is healthy.

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Wow doctor Becky you look great!

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

Watching this video, it seems like you know me. Lots of people have the same issues I do.

[@deniseb2571]

Tough time of year but I keep trying! 🎄❄️❄️❄️