HOW I QUIT SUGAR: 5 Tips that *Actually* Work

[@NaturallyKarli]

If you find yourself getting stuck along your weight loss journey and feel some additional support is needed be sure to set up a free Clarity Consult with me by clicking this link: calendly.com/karlijackson/clarity-consultation-session 💜

[@hoodatheist5549]

No disrespect but you made this so boring, you could of at least been excited about what you were saying. That monotone voice scratched a hole in my soul.

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Jump to 7 mins lol

[@hoodatheist5549]

@@hayleydoherty9557 lol, I tried. Her views will go up tremendously, I use her videos to dose off at night.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks for the feedback

[@JadeB-ku4zt]

Hi

[@sarahlockridge7879]

Step one, we admitted we were powerless over food/ sugar and our lives had became unmanageable. Step two, believed a power greater than ourselves could restore us back to sanity. Step 3 became willing to turn our lives over to the care of God as we understand him.

[@Tamalama88]

😂

[@birgitjackson5386]

Have you been to any in-person meetings?

[@sarahlockridge7879]

​@@birgitjackson5386absolutely!

[@sarahlockridge7879]

@@birgitjackson5386 for whatever reason I can't see my reply. So I'll do another. Yes! Absolutely. In person meetings for Alcohol.

[@pdxoregon1]

Yes! Sugar and Carb Addicts Anonymous SCAA has helped me a TON!

[@mbolden393]

It's strange that so many videos that give advice on quitting sugar are filled with clips of people eating frosted cakes. I found the same with videos on quitting smoking showing lots of people smoking. Surely imagery of happy, people full of vitality engaging in healthy activities and eating colourful, healthy food would be more motivating.

[@NaturallyKarli]

That was definitely a consideration lol. Thanks for the feedback

[@loseweightwithmealplanning]

It’s Br-roll used to change the shot every now and then. Or to emphasise the point spoken at the time. It’s normal for videos to have these sorts of clips in. Documentaries also do this too

[@Samantha-yj6mh]

I thought the same thing

[@azhotmom]

I can see what you mean, but if you notice there are many unhappy people in this video eating because they're obviously bored /unhappy/unfulfilled and that really got to me. I think Karli used this imagery in an appropriate way, more making it look like garbage instead. Kind of like exposing the lie? Not sure if that makes sense😅

[@jessicathompson5362]

🎯🎯🎯

[@madisonlester9218]

This is exactly me rn. Deep depression, itchy legs/body. I know I’m a sugar addict and have been my entire life. Sugar is ruining my mental health, teeth, and overall well being. I literally feel crazy and it makes me so angry how socially acceptable sugar is.

[@Emiliah1996]

How’s it going? I’m also addicted to it, I binge it everyday and can’t imagine a life without it but it ruins my body in every way…

[@jennak.8541]

You're not alone!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awe sorry to hear that, Emiliah

[@NaturallyKarli]

I used to relate to this on so many levels. You’ll get so fed up with this issue one day you’ll give it up and never look back! 🤞

[@suemorris3931]

What really drives me crazy is how people can't wait for their innocent child to hit their first birthday and put a big cake in front of them. Yes, I'm sure they've had junk food before, but it's a little more depressing to see that first birthday celebrated with just about the most addictive/deadly substance of all!! Makes me sad. :(

[@verasasinowski7147]

As a former sugar addict I can confirm that these are all great tips, and they certainly work! Thank you for sharing!

[@NaturallyKarli]

You bet! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@vakaliarelis]

I stopped eating sugar and processed foods 4 months ago now. It’s incredible what’s happened to my body. At the age of 49 my body has been transformed. Was 96kg and now am 72kg. Eating home made food, and nature’s natural sugar. So eating a lot of apples especially. Once to begin the journey, you truly have no desire to put any sugar, processed factory made foods. Along with the sugar they add a lot of Trans vegetables oils!!! Both Poison!!!! 🙌🙌🌗💜 x

[@NaturallyKarli]

💯!!!

[@Slipy300000]

I relate sooooo much to being addicted to sugar as a kid. As a child I had emotional pain and I think sugar was my dopamine hit. It soothed me.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing. Hopefully you are in a better place now: )

[@Faith.is.Awake.notwoke]

Great video! Step 1 @ 4:50

[@saraperkins2450]

❤I am 7 days sugar free ( junk food free!). I am using Xs on my calendar. This really is inspirational. I gave up Diet Coke last year at this time. I only drink water. So, I am adding another layer!

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s great! Keep it up 👍

[@candecarro]

Great video! The first step I took when I quit sugar was to empty my home, office and car of all sugared and sugary foods and wrappers. It’s hard to do this because you spent a lot of money on them. But take heart in the fact that you won’t be spending any money on them again. I quit in 2012. It has brought me joy!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kirksebts]

I’ve struggled with chronic pain & neuropathy for 14 years. I’m 46 now! Used to take Oxy for the pain! Was fit, trim & managing pain. When I detoxed off of Oxy 5 years ago, I traded it for Sugar addiction! A Secondary Addiction! Gained 80 lbs, clinical depression & in the worst shape of my life! Was even told by my pain doctor to file for disability! I can’t accept that! I’m too young! I feel like giving up sugar will help me get fit & less depression! I’m desperate to get fit & pain free. I’ve heard sugar is making pain & depression worse! Giving sugar up will help me immensely! I just know it! Trying to learn how to do it! 🤓 Thanks for your video! I will implement these 5 steps and keep you up to date on my progress!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Sounds great! 😊

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

You can do it!! ⭐🙏❤️

[@AnotherBadyoga]

I used to have ferocious sugar cravings and found it nearly impossible to go w/o sugar, if I passed sugary sweets in the break room they stayed on my mind , always chose the most frosted piece of cake, etc. Over a year ago I started taking berberine (500mg w/ each meal) and it changed my taste preferences. I even found it hard to eat such sugary foods, the taste was no longer appealing, a bit revolting. It took about a week but it happened.

[@NaturallyKarli]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@michellejoy6752]

When I decided to remove processed sugars from my diet, I replaced them with something healthy for a treat. When I crave something rich and sweet, I will eat some organic banana with some organic peanut butter and I feel content with that. The ingredients on the peanut butter are organic peanuts, and sea salt.

[@lesliecurran1704]

I just had something really yummy. Unsweetened almond milk with a frozen banana with a scoop or whatever of carob powder. Absolutely delicious thick just like a milkshake......no sugar....

[@NaturallyKarli]

That sounds great!

[@Barbara-er1co]

I freeze sliced bananas circles n peanut butter. When you need a sweet.

[@janicescott6569]

Yes! It definitely satisfies.

[@Jennifr1966]

Updating Your Reward System. Great point! I used to eat a sugary food to make me feel better whenever agitated. It led to worse behaviors. Now I exercise daily and am fighting to repair all the horrible impairments that I caused, including cognitive impairments.

[@NaturallyKarli]

It sounds like you have made some major improvements!👍

[@luluandmeow]

For decades I was hooked on sugar but also salt (ready salted crisps/chips, family size, 3 bags a day) and refined flour (pastries, 3 pizzas a day). I had no idea about how extreme your food addiction was too, Karli, so I'm even more impressed with what you've achieved, your discipline in sticking to a WFPB way of eating and the positive, effective way in which you help people (also very impressed with the healthy way you raise your gorgeous daughter). It's so important to find something you love about yourself (creativity, kindness, love of nature and animals) and believe that you deserve better, you deserve to be healthy and free from addiction. I too became addicted to junk food in childhood and I alternated between bingeing and extreme dieting from age 12 to age 54, I was suicidal and depressed, agoraphobic, out of work. What actually saved me was being in lockdown because I could only order food online and I simply stopped ordering junk and only bought salads, fruits and veggies, falafel and hummus, there was simply no more junk in the house so I gradually weaned myself off junk food and lost weight immediately. For some reason a KZbin video about WFPB eating popped into my recommended videos and this time I listened and acted on it. I've now been WFPB oil & sugar-free for 3 years, slim and maintaining my slim weight for the first time in my life. Still working on reducing salt but I've just done all my blood tests and everything's fine, I'm no longer pre-diabetic and I make sure I always tell my doctor and my dentist that the reason why I'm so well now is that I'm WFPB. Thank you Karli

[@NaturallyKarli]

Wow, Lulu! That is an inspiring story! It sounds like we have a lot in common. And thank you for all your wonderful compliments. It's nice to interact with other like-minded folks who understand the struggle of processed food addiction. Thankfully, we were both able to turn things around before it was too late. I also tell my docs and dentist about my diet being the major alteration I made in my health. Such an important message to pass along!

[@lizbogovich3822]

This is the BEST KZbin video I’ve ever watched! Not only did it hit home for me, I love the action steps you presented. Do you ever drink red wine? Through the years I have given up most alcoholic beverages; however, I do like a beer with the rare occasion I have pizza and I enjoy a glass of red wine sometimes with dinner.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Special occasion drinks and treats enhance our experience for some. If you enjoy them, great! Personally- with my autoimmune complications and my obvious predisposition to being a sugar addict, I just prefer to refrain from drinking and sweets. But who knows, maybe things will change for me some day. Thank you for your wonderful comment💜

[@chloecat1st]

Finally someone who has good advice and has been there❤️thank you

[@NaturallyKarli]

How kind! Thanks

[@alexeykulikov2739]

There are tons of people who tell their story rather than give advice

[@sarahlockridge7879]

Talking about being an addict in the beginning. It's actually true. Sugar is just as addictive as opioids on the brain. There is a 12-step program called overeaters anonymous which helps address that part. Sometimes we have to find out the why behind it.... It could be physical. Could be mental, could be trauma. I believe it's all. I'm currently being treated for candida overgrowth. Glad I found this video.

[@NaturallyKarli]

So true!

[@fransak2723]

I love the taste of sweets, when I eat them I feel like I want more and more and more. I am the product of two alcoholic parents I’ve been dealing with this sugar addiction all of my 64 years!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Hi Fran, My heart goes out to you with this insatiable problem. It took a long time to overcome my sweet tooth but it was absolutely worth it!

[@terryzolnik1204]

@@NaturallyKarli I understand, one is too much and a thousand is not enough, right?

[@deborahhoward5471]

It’s so hard. I’m 50. I would not say I’m addicted to sugar. I can talk myself out of it sometimes. But can I say “I’m never going to have cake again for the rest of my life? Or a bag of M&Ms?” I just can’t see it happening.

[@jeancoffman135]

This was very helpful. I enjoyed hearing your history of sugar addiction. I'd love to hear more about how you actually were able to get off sugar and stay off for 5 years! Amazing!

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I will definitely make more videos on this subject 👍😊

[@bru1015]

I’m going on 72 and have had sugar craving most all my life. There have been times when i quit sugar, but why water is different and goes right to hydration vs drinking something with calories that has to go through digestion is something I’ve never heard before. I think this will help me just drink water. 👍

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awesome! I'm glad this resonated with you. Hydration improves every body function👍

[@azhotmom]

Wow! Congratulations! Any suggestions for the awful headaches I'm having today. I'm only on day 2

[@janicescott6569]

I had a friend that was obese and was not at all an overeater, but she was addicted to Coke’s and drank at least a six pack a day. She stopped and the weight fell off.

[@noramaddock4165]

I used to need chocolate daily. Then I became whole food plant based because of some health issues (so similar to you…celiac, skin etc), and my life changed. SOSFree and I loooooove the freedom from compulsion. I do not crave sugar in the least. I haven’t had chocolate in over a decade and I truly feel no deprecation. Sweet potatoes and fruit and winter squash are super sweet and satisfying time now. I also use them to sweeten my baked goods for my whole family. Been eating this way for fourteen years and am finally starting to share some videos about how we make this work for our family. It can so simple and sustainable.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Yes! Keep sharing your tips and resources, please. This is a very generous and supportive community. Thanks for your comment💜

[@teresawhite791]

I would like to know how u bake like this , thanks for sharing.

[@LorraineHarker-l9t]

Hi, Have you started a KZbin account that I can follow? I find your achievement coming off sugar very impressive and would love to see the videos. I'm a chocoholic, chocolate is my best friend/worst enemy! Thanks, Lorraine

[@SheilaMiller-n6m]

How long was it before you didn't crave the chocolate or chips? Also, do you honestly never feel the urge to have just one when at a party or when donuts are brought to the office?

[@noramaddock4165]

@@SheilaMiller-n6mI genuinely don’t. Not eating sugar and chocolate at all is the absolute key for me. I’m sure that if I ate even a bit, I would crave it incessantly. I do recall that, I frequently made myself oatmeal cooked with one frozen banana and 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, and then cooled with frozen blueberries and it totally satisfied any cravings. There is a recipe on my channel (my channel is keeping it simple. If you search for that and “sweet potato”, you should find me.) Another key for me is making absolutely sure I am eating to complete satisfaction with whole, wet starches. I eat a lot of whole fruits, veggies, and starches to keep my hunger satisfied. Moderation, for me, never worked. As much as I wish I could be that type of person.

[@jessicarzeitlin6099]

Love the physical calendar idea. So empowering!!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@ladyvignette]

I dumped out my sugar, threw away anything that I could possibly get a sweet high off of, and quit diet soda all at once... am on day 3 of this and want to die. I feel so bad. Headaches, sluggish, can't sleep at night, depressed... it's so fun. Hope in a day or two I feel better.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Keep it up! You will start to feel improvements very soon

[@carriecattoni4537]

Thank you so much. My children and I are on day 7 and I felt like my brain was trying to trick me again that buying that donut or icecream would be ok today. I have been trying for 5 years to get back to the sugar free life that I know I love.

[@kenmarriott5772]

The best way to beat an addiction is to not think of it. Once you start thinking about it, it’s difficult and tortuous to stop.

[@NaturallyKarli]

I agree, distraction can help some people with their cravings

[@suemorris3931]

It's literally impossible to NOT think about it when part of your life involves eating.... therefore, shopping. I go to the store and there it is in practically ALL the aisles.....chips, cakes, cookies, pop, candy, ice cream, etc., etc. UGH...

[@susanh171]

Hard but need blinkers on, plus focusing on the ugly effects of sugar vs great freedom and health without it. I struggle with this day by day.

[@bnellaniyah]

Thanks for the video. As a person who tried a vegan diet for a while l can say that the scariest thing about quitting sugar is that these things are actually lifestyle changes. We need to realize that major dietary changes may mean that we can no longer eat at most restaurants, eat most food served at events or parties, cafeterias, etc. This makes it especially hard for children who are exposed to these foods when they're away from you. So the real question becomes, "Are you willing to change your lifestyle?"

[@NaturallyKarli]

Well put

[@jacquelineclowes8221]

I really the X on my calendar for each day I’ve been sugar-free. I can visually see “I’m on a roll!!!” & don’t want to break that momentum.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Yes! Sometimes it really is the simplest things that make a difference ❤️

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

I use a trick from a friend of mine. I put a sweet in my mouth, taste it then decide it’s not worth swallowing it and spit it out to save myself from the sugar repercussions.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Interesting. You must have tremendous willpower

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

@@NaturallyKarli not really. I shouldn’t even consider eating sugar😂

[@NaturallyKarli]

Haha, yeah but it's a hard one to completely kick! You are doing much better than many others

[@judycrisenbery2982]

I used to do that. Alot of movie stars do that, Dolly Parton is one. She chews the food, spits it out. It's how she stays slim

[@reason4being868]

One of the thought processes I became aware of this holiday season is this, "If I eat it all now, then it won't be here to tempt me later." So irrational especially when I get so high when I eat ALL of it and then crash so hard that I HAVE TO GET MORE NOW! Gee whiz, Lord help me!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Been there!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

I think that very same way!!!

[@avril.227]

As a pre-diabetic and surrounded by it at work daily, for me, the only items that worked are: Metformin (curbed appetite and needed it for my blood sugar issues), light daily exercise, and an SSRI. For some reason the SSRI helped me to curb food cravings in general.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks for sharing. Do you aspire to curb cravings naturally in the future? Meds don’t come without side effects. Hope you’re doing well!

[@Mhantrax]

I have done very well with changing my food to natural, whole foods low carb, doing various fasting routines and avoiding most seed oils. But the sugar addiction! I still crave it almost every day, and certainly end up taking too many, "oops," days. My brother doesnt have a his problem and he made the same changes as me (by the way we both reversed prediabetes, lost 40+ pounds, almost never get sick, inflammation doesn't destroy our lives, etc). My son can have a bag of candy and still have it 6 months later, when it is dry snd ild and then he throws it away. He's twelve!!! He's my hero 😂 Anyway, thank you for the video!

[@francesb6758]

Thank you for this video. I am a sugar addict and I don't want to continue to live this way. I've been improving my diet over the last couple of years, but still have a long way to go. I was diagnosed with celiac a couple of years ago, and being forced to read labels has helped me face the reality of highly processed foods. But sugar --- ah sugar! (Gluten-free Oreos.) I am listening to you and thinking about motivations, rewards and non-rewards. I just got out a physical calendar to start marking days off. Thank you.

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s great, Frances! I’m glad you found it helpful. I too feel that celiac forced me to recognize my habit much sooner than I otherwise would have. Be patient with yourself. This took me many years to overcome. You’ll get there💜

[@MargaretJEllis]

I'm celiac too, but, GF Oreos just too much for me. I tried it once and binged on half the container.

[@francesb6758]

@@MargaretJEllis I just can't keep them in the house. We have to be honest: Once we start, we just can't stop. Therefore, don't start.

[@NaturallyKarli]

My thoughts exactly. It's just not worth it in the end. Now fruit is way more appealing than those artificial, hyperpalatable items

[@MaureenPeck-x6v]

Thank you very much for all the information, I am a sugar addict like my father, he would have packets of lollies in his bedroom cupboard but he would have terrible rages when he wasn’t able to get his fix which was very scary. My addiction is affecting my health so thank you again for the information

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad to hear things are moving in a positive direction for you!

[@Slipy300000]

I never heard about water being absorbed without digestion! Makes sense why many in the Keto Vloggers Cmmty (especially carnivores) will say to drink your water like an hour after you eat your meat so your stomach acid can be effective in digesting process.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Hmm, maybe. It’s all very interesting

[@celestialstorybooks]

I found this video very helpful. I was also raised on sugar. The difference is that I'm now 62 and and in the last few years, this sugar based lifestyle has caught up to me. I have a lot of the issues you've mentioned, mostly just feeling like garbage all the time. Five days ago, I decided to try to give up sugar, and experienced a lot of withdrawal symptoms, dizziness, irritability and depression. Yesterday, I gave in and ate a fair amount of sugar, but I am not giving up. I do need to remind myself of the reasons I'm doing this. To be able to feel better, have better looking skin, to not feel like garbage at the end of the day, to be able to have some long lasting energy would be great! Do you have ay tips for helping the withdrawal symptoms ? Is it better to quit cold turkey or wean off of sugar? I'm trying to think of sugar as poison, so I think I just answered my now question! Would I wean myself off of poison? No. But thank you for this video, it's nice to know there are others out there working on this too!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Cold turkey! 💯 And congrats on your success. Even one day without giving in is extremely challenging. Keep focusing on how the benefits outweigh the negatives of eating sugar. You’re doing great 😊

[@celestialstorybooks]

@@NaturallyKarli thank you so much for your encouraging words! ❤️

[@ms.rivera7898]

Hope you are doing well. I also believe in going cold turkey from sugar. I personally did the Whole30 eating plan. I would recommend it.

[@celestialstorybooks]

@@ms.rivera7898 thank you, I appreciate your caring reply. I am doing ok and am doing the whole30 plan with some allergy restrictions, only 7 days in, but I know it’ll be worth it! 😊

[@123rockfan]

I’ve been eating healthy for two months and I feel like I’ve finally kicked the sugar habit. I still have dark chocolate once or twice a week, and milk chocolate maybe once every other week. Ten years ago, if I had a small bowl of ice cream, my irrational part of the brain would think that I’ve thrown all my hard work down the drain. I’m so happy that isn’t the case for me anymore. I just recently discovered that I had orthorexia at the time

[@natashabell7385]

I have been to three dietitians. Asking pledging for their help with this. Seems with pcos and Hashimoto I can’t get over the cravings. Than come to find out I have Sibo . I want you to know you a an Angel and this knowledge is gold. I even typed in how to stop in so many ways . Thank you again!!!!!

[@NaturallyKarli]

I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Good luck on your health journey

[@Satsusss]

Excellent video. Thank you so much ❤️

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@starchystacy4224]

I ❤sugar - been paying way more attention to it. I still have an extreme need for something sweet after dinner but don’t crave it as much on the morning like I use to. Hearing this video really reminds me of this item in my diet being a “problem”, thank you!

[@NaturallyKarli]

I used to experience that as well. Such a taxing process. Now savory items are so much more enticing! FINALLY lol

[@luluandmeow]

Fruits are nature's sweets

[@NaturallyKarli]

Agreed!!!

[@Emiliah1996]

I always crave sugar when I wake up 😭 that’s how I ruin my day. How did you get rid of your cravings in the morning?

[@ThePetra013]

@@Emiliah1996 Maybe you should try sweet breakfast, like oats or semolina/gritz with peanut butter and a lot of sweet fruits on top (banana, strawberry, pears etc.).

[@jesilynmorgan4169]

Thank you I have been off bad sugar for a month and I feel way better but the calendar was a great suggestion.

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s awesome! Keep going 👍💜

[@azhotmom]

When she talks about tracking your progress and asking yourself, " Why would I want to start all over and go through all those painful first days again?" That is so true!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Yes! Why do we torture ourselves lol

[@owcountrygirl9877]

Yes i say the same to people who are stopping nicotine!!!

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

What progress? I never heard ways to stop sugar addiction.

[@azhotmom]

@@sharonmedeiros9819 I've been doing her method for 2 months and it works. I've never felt so free. But the first 3 days, not gonna lie, I felt like a crack addict and I thought I was gonna die

[@elizabethbatten8514]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks for watching!

[@chantalmorgan5818]

If your goal is to stay hydrated, plain water is an excellent choice. But if you find it more enjoyable to drink flavored water or infused water, you can do so while still reaping the hydrating benefits

[@lifestylelines]

I needed to hear this soooooo badly!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Christina40mtl]

I would add, find replacements for your sugary favourites. Greek yogurt and berries, protein chips, Dark chocolate dipped in natural pb

[@NaturallyKarli]

Fruit is the only alter that doesn’t leave me obsessing over eating more when it comes to sweets. But Im sure some people might get by with your suggestions 👍

[@fiddleandsqueak6504]

Fantastic tips. I really want to be more mindful of my cravings. I’m going to be more aware of my habits and try to challenge the voice in my head when I’m looking for something sweet

[@NaturallyKarli]

Good luck! We all have to start somewhere 💜

[@fiddleandsqueak6504]

@@NaturallyKarli ❤❤❤❤

[@teriw5313]

Excellent video!! I also used reflexology, visualization, tapping, frequency videos, meditation, and natural herbs to stop smoking so I will be doing the same to stop sugar and adding your suggestions.😊

[@NaturallyKarli]

Great ideas! Good luck 👍

[@SB-pv9gd]

47 year old sugar junkie here. Chronic pain, headaches and heavier than I’ve ever been. Does quitting sugar mean not eating fruits, condiments and breads etc? Can someone “quit” sugar and still eat fruit etc. or does quitting sugar mean going full keto? Any help or advice is appreciated.

[@bridgetplunkett7630]

I threw out a half box of biscuits after Christmas so I couldn't eat them. If the sweet thing is not in the house I can't eat it. My family were not very happy initially.

[@NaturallyKarli]

That's fantastic! (Even if the fam didn't agree) 😉

[@Switzer1234]

BEST tips I have seen!! TY so much!!

[@NaturallyKarli]

You are so welcome!

[@melissagates-perry5544]

Thankyou! Such great information. ❤

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenjen.rutherford8559]

You need to be honest about fruit sugar . Its still sugar. In the past fruit was seasonal where as now its available all year . Sweeter varieties have been developed in comparison to what our ancestors ate .

[@NaturallyKarli]

In my practice, fruit sugar has only been an issue for clients when the sugar has been extracted from the fruit. But eating the fruit whole hasn't led to craving, distress, etc. And on the flip side- whole fruit is very health-promoting. But if fruit is triggering for you- by all means, do what you feel is best for your body. Thanks for commenting

[@advnturtreker795]

Thank you!

[@Prettynikki815]

I'm like about to cry... I'm really struggling with a lot of this and it felt good to hear that you were once as out of control as me and that you made it to the other side... thank you thank you 🙏🏾💞

[@NaturallyKarli]

You got this!

[@Rescuemacaws]

🙏🌹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🌟👍🐦🌹🙏

[@Rescuemacaws]

Thank you Karli and Pretty Nikki🌹🌹♥️♥️

[@janicescott6569]

And believe it gets worse. I am 75 and very addicted.

[@maryarmstrong3518]

I’m taking notes. This is excellent!!! Am listening and relistening. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s great! I’m so glad you found the information helpful

[@friendsinmyheadtv3890]

Great video. Thank you. I used the calendar system before and I was thinking of using it again, so this has encouraged me. It worked pretty well for me . However, I must admit I abandoned it when first my mother died and then my Dad. Whenever I am stressed I do reach out for chocolate and my anxiety and feelings of sadness understandably was pretty extreme during that period.

[@NaturallyKarli]

I’m so sorry to hear about your folks. Have you tried meditating 🧘 ? Instead of reaching for chocolates?

[@friendsinmyheadtv3890]

@@NaturallyKarli Thank you. I usually get the cravings when I am at work, or just when I get back from it. Drinking tea helps when I am at work and drawing seems to help when I get back from work. I find drawing very helpful and from what I hear has a similar effect as meditation.

[@mylifeintheusa4720]

I have a hard time completely giving up sugar. Giving it up for a while sounds not too bad.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Baby steps 😉

[@nicoleanagnostou7719]

Since childhood I've suffered from chronic hives/angioedema. I quit alcohol almost 2 years ago and was flare free for one year. However, I'm flaring again and I feel sugar is the issue because I go through periods where I binge on sugar :(

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks for sharing this! I experienced a similar issue. Stay strong 💪

[@davidacer4291]

all this is true. I am on day 3 of a sugar detox.

[@uzuriaholmes]

How are you feeling any symptoms?

[@davidacer4291]

@@uzuriaholmes just a mild headache and cravings.

[@uzuriaholmes]

@@davidacer4291 Dang okay dearly noted. You got this 🫠🥰

[@NaturallyKarli]

Keep going!🥳

[@xlovelydearx]

Thank you so much for this! So much of what you said rings true for meat and dairy for me too. I’m trying to get off those and sugar. These tips are so helpful!

[@sunflowerhelen9933]

I can understand dairy, but meat is about as far from dangerous as you can get, in regards to proper human nutrition.

[@ruthharris1093]

What about protein ? This is basically a plant based diet ! Then fruit will be my means of natural sugar . Everything has sugar in it & carbs turn into sugar & that's what is giving me my sugar cravings .I have given up so much of my consumption of food and I eat very clean and healthy ! Now .. I only get my sugar cravings after eating my dinner , no other time throughout the day !! How is this possible? I have been a diabetic for several years ! If I don't crave sugar during the day can you tell me why it only hits me after dinner?? Thank you 🤔

[@xlovelydearx]

@@sunflowerhelen9933 based on my research and my doctors recommendation, you are wrong. But to each their own. Plant based diets are not bad diets and I’m still getting tons of protein (which you don’t need as much as we’ve been told we do.).

[@xlovelydearx]

@@ruthharris1093 yes. I’m on a plant based diet. You don’t need as much protein as you think. I get lots from beans, rice, oatmeal and so on. I’m talking processed sugar. I’m not talking nature sugar from fruits and such. They have fiber and make them less likely to spike blood sugar. Edited to finish - I have no idea why you specifically are getting those cravings after dinner. Try eating fruit as dessert. 😊

[@NaturallyKarli]

You got this!

[@michaeltucker605]

I really like the video. Sugar is addictive and when I fall off the wagon I hit hard. I can get back on the wagon but only when I really want to and I can stay on it as long as I choose to say no to sugar.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Best of luck 🤞

[@gailgohrick5836]

I also remind myself that it is just a company trying to get me to spend my money and I am supporter foul practices - that helps me not purchase it at all!!

[@mamakatz6340]

I find the backstory helpful. It’s your channel. Take as long as you need to tell your story.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awe, thanks Mama Katz😉

[@sgray4995]

I loved candy growing up and still do in my 60s. Got off for a year or so and back on now.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Wow, thanks for sharing. Are you going to kick the habit again soon? Now you know it’s possible for you 👍😊

[@sgray4995]

@@NaturallyKarli I'm trying and working on it again.

[@NaturallyKarli]

That's great! These videos are a great way to stay motivated- it's helpful knowing you're not alone in this struggle.

[@carolinerayoflight786]

Thank you so much,light at the end of the tunnel.I hate sugar and what it is doing to me,or what I'm doing to me!Thankyou.❤

[@NaturallyKarli]

❤️‍🩹

[@guchigumi7165]

Thank you for the effort you put in your video very informative

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks Guchi!

[@pattybaker9504]

Thank you for this great informative video.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shannonholmes3167]

I feel so anxious until I eat it then I feel guilty

[@morganguttu3777]

Hi Naturally Karli so I have a question about my story so two week I have gotten my blood test and some of my result were really high better than others so the apart of that your story similar than mine so I can I stay away from sugar cravings at work and at home because I work at a restaurant called Chick-Fil-A and so I only have three dessert left should I only eat one of them on weekends or should I just keep them and order for me to eat something healthy sugar like fruits and vegetables until then? My doctor said that exact same thing as well. Please let me know if you want to talk to me about it and I am open up to anything that you might throw out there for me?

[@NaturallyKarli]

Hi Morgan, fruits and veggies are always the way to go. Be patient on your journey. You’ll get there with consistency 😊

[@thevegantitian]

You have a new subbie! Thank you for sharing. I'm so hooked on dark chocolate. The first I crave in morning is dark chocolate.😢 Do you think it would be healthier to make your own?

[@BunnyTree]

I think they say its a magnesium deficiency when we crave chocolate.

[@thevegantitian]

@@BunnyTree wow that makes sense. Especially since I am vegan. May not be getting enough.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Hmm, never heard that one before. Magnesium is in almost all plant foods 👍

[@andreascorpio2456]

Very insightful thank you!!!

[@NaturallyKarli]

You are so welcome!

[@bunn9323]

How come I’m not losing weight when I give it up. That alone should drop my weight.

[@judycrisenbery2982]

Are you eating more bread or pasta after giving up the sweets? I went through tgat when I gave up sweets. I only lost 3 pounds when I quit sweets but I ate cranberry great & or pumpkin bread ir banana bread

[@NaturallyKarli]

Oils and animal foods are the major causes of weight gain in Westernized societies.

[@linshere]

Hi Karli,Thank you for telling your story, it sounds a lot like mine. I started the 40 day sugar fast 10 days ago. I haven’t had cookies or candy, pop, ice cream, etc. but it’s starting to get very hard for me to continue. Thank you for the 5 steps, I will do it❤

[@NaturallyKarli]

You got this! Thanks so much for sharing. Let me know how things unfold during the challenge.

[@meredith2803]

I find once you get past the first couple of weeks, not gonna lie if you’re a sugar addict the withdrawal is going to be rough. Once you’re past that though you are laughing, you feel fantastic and you stop having any interest in the sweet stuff. That’s how it was for me anyway.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Yes! I totally agree

[@IceyIcey2023]

Oh this was so interesting using your rent money to buy candy. Your tips will help so many!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Lol yeah, not my proudest moment. Glad it was helpful!

[@clouds280]

Congratulations! I am in the same boat, as you were. I wonder if sugar really is bad. It is a reward thing, a transition thing. But it can cause me to be spacy, and I have dental problems. Thank you, for some much needed help. It's hard to get help with such things now. This is the best that I've seen. It is eye-to-eye (respectful, and relevant). I can try. 🙄☺😉👍🚶🏃🕺 Hope all goes well. 🌅

[@NaturallyKarli]

Yes! Thank you! I appreciate your kind words

[@hollykim7565]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deannaholm3799]

WONDERFUL video!!!! Ty!😊

[@NaturallyKarli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PBC2520]

And what did sugar do for me. I have type 2 diabetes and neurological neuropathy. I have to be careful what I consume. I used to be 350 pounds 5 foot 8 inches but now now weigh 229 thanks to keto carnivore lifestyle. I have one bad habit that Saturday donut for breakfast. I need to give this up!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Congrats on the weight loss 👏

[@JoandIvan777]

new sub - thanks for this video!!!

[@NaturallyKarli]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@chrissherbondy3182]

What are your thoughts on the use of stevia? Thank you 😊

[@NaturallyKarli]

I encourage people who are tormented by sweets to refrain from any concentrated sweetener. Stevia is not going to improve your health or nourish you, but if you’re already healthy- it’s not a deal breaker. Hope that helps

[@MargaretJEllis]

I have used stevia for decades. Yet, it's from a natural plant and the powder was green. Now it's white because it's bleached! I don't want bleach in my body! I usually use liquid stevia, which comes in various flavors as well..

[@Rescuemacaws]

💛 Dear Karli, l am very happy to stumble on this video. Thank you for sharing this video with us struggeling with addiction. Love you and l subscribed to your channel. All the best to you Beautiful Lady 🌹💛🙂😊🙏 Have a happy week Karli❤ Your baby is adorable❤️❤️💛💛THANK YOU FOR BEING TOTALLY AWESOME AND HELPFUL 👍👍have been diabetic since 1988 all l eat is sweets. I crave it about 7 to 8 pm. One day last week l ate 8 pints of culvers icecream🙁

[@NaturallyKarli]

Awe, I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with this. My heart goes out to you. ♥️

[@Rescuemacaws]

@@NaturallyKarli 🌹💜 Thank You Karli, l shared your video with my mother she said it was really good. I am going to watch it again. Have a beautiful week with your family and friends!!👍💐🐦💜

[@brittweir8844]

❤Thank you for the advice. Coming up on 30 days free from Sugar foods and drinks 🍺 🎉❤, I feel like a New person.❤. I’m working on healthy snacks. I eat fruit and sugar free peanut butter. I’m back to my normal first thing in the morning workouts. 🎉💪

[@NaturallyKarli]

That’s awesome! Congrats 🎉

[@bebrittanyable]

Great video! I do not think you took too long to get to the point. I do think 🤔 some people may need to have a little more patience. I hope to kick sugar this year too! ❤

[@NaturallyKarli]

I totally agree! Haha thanks for your input. & best of luck! 🤞

[@MargaretJEllis]

I have been told that people cannot comprehend where I get my patience, especially working with preschoolers and children with special needs! This lady is too wordy and doesn't get to the point, period.

[@maryannclements2205]

Were u the person who talked about a scale that could evaluate a food and their sugar content

[@NaturallyKarli]

Nope, but that sounds interesting... and a bit unlikely 🤔

[@willieka1]

I didn’t mind the backstory, and the tips seem really good. My question is this: I see so many of these types of videos, and the person telling us they had this severe sugar addiction is slim and trim. Most of us with a severe sugar addiction also have extra weight. so then I start questioning the veracity of the backstory. But it certainly could be somebody’s backstory… And maybe not everybody gains weight while eating that much sugar. But wow, I would say that’s an unusual metabolism.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Great question! Keep in mind it has been nearly 9 years since I was a sugar fiend. Secondly, if you watch some of my other videos you will see I also have a tendency to over exercise. When I was eating loads of candy and other sweets, it was difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

[@versatec1]

You look good considering your past diet choices! 😊👍

[@NaturallyKarli]

😂😉

[@versatec1]

@@NaturallyKarli 👀🙂

[@m.autumngazr0714]

How do I avoid sugar if I have no willpower and my husband constantly brings sugary snacks and junk food home? He claims that is the only way he won’t lose too much weight. I ask him to help me by eating healthier food, but the bad foods keep coming into the house and he eats them in front of me all the time.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Sounds like a healthy discussion is warranted about how you might best support each other. Have you suggested a designated area for his items where you can’t easily view them? That’s always the first step. Good luck on your journey!

[@alexeykulikov2739]

I am in the 12th minute of watching and i have not heard how you actually quit sugar. Loads of advice some of which is far beyond doable but nothing about have YOU did it.

[@NaturallyKarli]

What exactly do you feel isn’t “doable”? These tips are how I got off sugar…

[@mariahschoenborn331]

When you are eating sugar while watching the video bc the thought of quitting sugar stresses you out 😅

[@NaturallyKarli]

Lol oh no 😬

[@appell123]

Good morning. So, no sugar at all. Not even on special occasions. Or a latte once a week?

[@NaturallyKarli]

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish 😊

[@jeannihighlander9098]

Is it bad to replace sugar with sugar substitutes - like Splenda, or Stevia, or even honey?

[@NaturallyKarli]

It depends on what you’re hoping to accomplish.

[@hln1969]

Thank you! So is wine and sugar free drinks out? Also, are probiotics any good when youve been glutened (I'm coeliac and in pain) great video

[@NaturallyKarli]

I’m always a big advocate of probiotics. Especially for someone with a digestive disease 👍 Wine and SF drinks tend to exacerbate sugar cravings. And wine has that judgment impairment outcome as well.

[@NaturallyKarli]

I’m always a big advocate of probiotics. Especially for someone with a digestive disease 👍 Wine and SF drinks tend to exacerbate sugar cravings. And wine has that judgment impairment outcome as well.

[@MargaretJEllis]

Wine turns into sugar.

[@azhotmom]

Today is day 2 of finally deciding to quit sugar. I am having the worst headaches. How long before these pass? And any suggestions?

[@NaturallyKarli]

The length of time varies for everyone but the symptoms usually subside after the first week. Try a 10-13 minute meditation. Those are really effective for eliminating headaches

[@Star-333]

I think the video can be however long the video creator wants it to be but would love and appreciate timestamps ❤😊

[@NaturallyKarli]

Oh, great idea! Thanks

[@marydesiree2638]

Nice !!

[@NaturallyKarli]

Thanks!

[@Victoria-zj6nf]

I try not to eat sugar but can i replace with agave syrup or with sweet fruit like apple grape water melon etc

[@NaturallyKarli]

Replacing concentrated sweeteners with the real thing (fruit) seems to provide the best health outcomes. Thanks for your comment!

[@euphoniahale5181]

When I start to get really bad I will get carrots and much on them when I’m wanting a sugar fix.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Great tip!

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

I am killing myself with sugar, carbs and flour. I literally feel like I'm going to die if I can't break free of poor food choices. I feel like a drug addict, but my drug choice is cupcakes or donuts or pie. And I get withdrawal symptoms if I try to stay away from it. I haven't felt healthy for years. It's become my coping mechanism and my comfort when I'm sad or stressed. I don't think alcoholics and drug addicts can just quit by themselves and I don't think I can just choose to walk away from sugar like it's a lifestyle choice I can just decide to stop. I didn't really hear you give concrete ways ways to break free. I only heard you suggest that we should track our progress. Huh???

[@GenRN]

Mine is Red Bull and Oreos. The cravings are so powerful. 😭

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

@@GenRN did you know Red Bull has caused heart attacks and high blood pressure? Be careful, too many can be dangerous.

[@NaturallyKarli]

Gradually crowd out the junk foods with real, whole plant foods and your taste buds/dopamine response will naturally stabilize. Good luck

[@GenRN]

@@NaturallyKarli yes, I’ve cut out all simple and processed carbs and these are the 2 last cravings hanging on.

[@thevegantitian]

I was sexually abused as a teen so I used sugar to cope.

[@truepeacenik]

Cyber hugs, when you need and want them, from another survivor who is thriving. It’s far too common a pathway to get hooked on processed carbs overall.

[@thevegantitian]

@truepeacenik Thank you🥰. I definitely is. Glad to know I'm not alone.

[@NaturallyKarli]

What a supportive community. I am very sorry to here about each of your struggles❤️‍🩹

[@NaturallyKarli]

We do such strange things to cope sometimes