My Sugar Free Diet: 30 Day Challenge to Break Free of Your Sugar Addiction

[@helenrosson7903]

Up for the challenge! Just came across your channel. Look forward to more info. Thanks!

[@MissSothePeacefulObserver]

Been a sugar addict all my life. Trying to break that habit and lose weight this year for health reasons.

[@David.Gaugamela]

@@MissSothePeacefulObserver if you want an in-depth expose about how bad processed sugar is for us, read Metabolical by Robert Lustig, MD. It seems that sugar could have been invented to literally kill us! It is not trivial or harmless. Good luck on breaking free. Don’t worry if there are relapses along the way. Start over again and keep on going. Like quitting tobacco, eventually the cravings disappear and you will be free at last! Pax.

[@randomdiscussions378]

Exact same thing here!!

[@daisysdream64]

Dear Holly, it's amazing how I found you. I am a new subscriber, I am 60 years old and live in the Netherlands. It feels so good how much recognition and connection I feel in your videos. I was also raised by a narcissistic mother and this week I received the book by Karyl Mc Bride which I had ordered because I have been walking around with questions all my life that I can't find the answer to, especially the eternal guilt and please behavior. And what a coincidence that I see the book listed in the links. I have no friends or family with whom I can talk but your videos make me feel understood. And last but not least you look AMAZING! This topic about sugar fits me completely, I am really addicted to sugar and always feel tired, so stopping is definitely worth a try. Please continue making your videos I love them. Sorry for my grammar, long live google translate. With love Daisy. ❤❤❤

[@BecomingMe64]

I am so glad you got the book! It was what started me on my healing journey. I think it's important to identify the source of your pain and then move past it by studying the Law of Attraction. BTW, my grandmothers name was Daisy

[@daisysdream64]

❤❤❤

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

@@daisysdream64 Hey Daisy , going cold turkey on sugar is very hard. I started by subduing my sugar cravings with whole fruits, berries , dates and prunes. Good luck.

[@MarkSchreind]

I've stopped consuming sugar for the most part, but I'm addicted to using it with coffee ... This video has given me the kick up the butt that I needed .... Thanks 😊

[@lisaaamoun3520]

I will do it! I’m starting today. I hope to hell I can. I think I’m hooked. I crave it.

[@BecomingMe64]

You can do it!

[@SamSchott1]

I've been keto for 6 years, and the difference will surprise anyone who hasn't tried it. I highly recommend it. One way to make the best of this challenge is to avoid carbohydrates and focus on eggs, meat, cheese, fish, and fowl. Think of it as eating only the best parts of meals, and avoiding the 'filler' stuff. Starchy vegetables and legumes will trigger cravings. Fruit even more so, as it has fructose which is actually worse than regular sugar - harder for the body to deal with. Every long once in a while I will, as I call it, get "stupid." Holiday, special occasions, etc. And like you, Holly, the body will remind me how much better I feel without carbs, which makes it surprisingly easy to get back on the keto path. Also, a bonus I've experienced is when my body has adapted to ketones, I get an extra 'gear.' Mental clarity, more sustained energy, and improved immunity, better quality of sleep, aches and pains subside, and more. If the thought of missing out on your favorite mistakes is uncomfortable, just know that comes from glucose cravings and sheer force of habit. If it makes you feel better, remember: All those delicious and actually dangerous goodies will still be there for you after a month. But after a month, it will surprise you how easy it gets to let them go.

[@oldnatty61]

Is your picture current?

[@BecomingMe64]

Very good points, thank you so much for sharing

[@SamSchott1]

@@oldnatty61A couple years ago or so. Still looks like me.

[@oldnatty61]

@@SamSchott1 You know carnivore's BS...right?

[@tinatrachtenburg8489]

Holly! I haven't had ANY sugar for at least 3 years. A little fruit. Mostly berries and I like tangerines. But what has helped me stay away from sugar is monkfruit sweetener and stevia. If you haven't had it look it up and try it! Yesterday I made a purple sweet potato pie with monkfruit sweetener. It is incredible and healthy! I make cookies with it too!

[@vickyb9918]

Monk fruit is so disgustingly sweet. I have a hard time with it.

[@BecomingMe64]

Good advice, I do use stevia, I prefer it over the monk fruit

[@tinatrachtenburg8489]

​@@vickyb9918I get that! It takes some finesse in using it. I get pure powdered monkfruit from Amazon. I really love it.

[@Minnie8992]

Hi Holly, I've been on the carnivore diet since August of 2022. I eat a few vegies and now and then a piece of fruit, but mainly I stick to meat, eggs & cheese. Never felt better! I'm 62, no meds ever! If you check out Dr. Ken Berry's videos and read some of the comments, it is astounding the healing that has occurred in so many people. Definitely worth looking into, especially if anyone has an autoimmune disease.

[@corinnegaleria4387]

Same here! Came here to see if there were any other carnivores!! My 4-year anniversary is coming up in March!! I fell off for a few months recently I'm 5 days back on it and actually feeling a difference already and super hopeful!! 💯💪🙌😍❤️🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩

[@davebryant8050]

Exactly, they've been lying to the public for over 50 years about nutrition. I'm more ketovore at the moment but seem to be slowly heading to carnivore because it's just easier.

[@BecomingMe64]

So interesting! I need to learn more about this!

[@Minnie8992]

@@BecomingMe64 It's eye opening for sure. A couple other carnivores to check out are Laura Spath, Kelly Hogan (My Zero Carb Life), and Steak and Butter Gal. You really will be amazed at the comments!

[@NorthernBunny5]

I’m in! After the holiday’s I’m feeling a bit sluggish. I know I would benefit from cutting the sugar!

[@leerichardson1927]

I had a heart attack 7 years ago and was diagnosed borderline diabetic a year later despite being generally fit and healthy. I don’t eat a lot of sugar as I am mainly a savoury person, rather than sweet and also have an allergy to coco… so chocolate is out for me. I used to have trouble with sleeping but found this vastly improved after learning relaxation methods to control my anxiety. Just simple breathing exercises or meditation before sleep helped me immensely. Well done for suggesting this, I think less sugar will help so many people in this fast food society we live in nowadays.

[@BecomingMe64]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I agree, meditation is also very helpful when it comes to a restful night of sleep

[@workinprogress3609]

Carbs = sugar. Were you eating a lot of carbs?

[@leerichardson1927]

@@workinprogress3609 I was eating a lot of bread that I subsequently cut out. Too much dairy like cheese and milk was also something I was consuming in excess. I still eat these but in a much reduced and balanced diet.

[@workinprogress3609]

@leerichardson1927 Good for you. Packaged bread contains so many chemicals.

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

@@leerichardson1927 I indulge in a little sugar and have no heath issues but for me carbs are the issue. my demons are white bread, white rice, potato, anything with refined flours.

[@LisaMiller-m3s]

I’m in! Long time sugar addict, ready for change. Til Feb 3rd….

[@BecomingMe64]

You can do it!

[@OneWithNature67]

And yes, 3 day challenges sound good too!

[@youcandothis1674]

Hello Holly, that's a Good point. I try not to eat refined sugar and eat clean most of the time. Sugar is terrible before bed, and we can't really burn it off at bedtime. You look great.

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

I stopped using sugar and carbohydrates two years ago. My sleep did not improve until i was fat adapted, that took around four months.

[@BecomingMe64]

Thank you for sharing

[@Carol-fi6xv]

I know someone who simply cut out full -sugared sodas: no other changes in her diet. She easily lost 15 pounds! The amount of sugar in sodas is mind boggling! 🙁

[@BecomingMe64]

So true!!

[@morganvon5664]

Whoops! I had a glazed Bismarck and a maple donut for breakfast. So satisfying.

[@BecomingMe64]

Lol, it's never too late to change!

[@prof_writer]

I had been greatly increasing fruit intake within my diet. Learned that you can overdose on fructose and that too can be detrimental in its converted state similar to sugar.

[@NyfLyf73]

Hahaha..... Cookies, the official food of Christmas!! Glad you are back on track.

[@carmendavid9046]

Thanks Holly . This is a very good suggestion...and I hope you don't go through what happened to me recently...which was that I had to suddenly cut out sugar and other foods like red meat, etc. due to persistent health problems...I'm 60...

[@prof_writer]

Been tracking your production values. Noted you dropped the camera angle to eye level. Much better compliments on your work for the channel.

[@BecomingMe64]

Much appreciated!

[@user-ke7iz3jb6i]

I’m with you. Cutting out sugar, along with gluten and processed foods. Thanks

[@OneWithNature67]

I agree totally with you. I don't really eat sugar and don't like sugar, but having said that there are many foods with hidden sugars. I used to think that packets of frozen fruit were just fruit, but then was shocked to learn that most had added sugar. Also things like the beetroot in a jar, that too has added sugar. I'm going to accept your challenge and really focus on checking ingredients and totally eliminating sugar. Of course, there are other areas of my diet and exercise that needs working on too. But, I'm determined to get my health back in 2025 and there is no reason why I can't. Good Luck to all on the challenge!

[@BecomingMe64]

So true, you have to check labels folks!

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

@@OneWithNature67 Dried fruit is another big one to limit. 100% of the sugar in a smaller package allowing you to over consume.

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

Silent on this one. Stopped smoking 40+ years ago, stopped alcohol 4 years 4 months and 4 days ago. Never eat anything with artificial sweeteners or sweet alcohol substitutes. Have limited refined and added sugar as much as possible. Adding milk to my coffee makes it more than sweet enough. Went to Vanuatu for a week recently. No added or refined sugar for a week. Energy levels plummeted. Brain fog hit . Withdrawal was bad. Was saved by the big selection of organic whole fruits, berry slushiest( just ice and berries no juices), sweet potato and organic meals. So I am sitting on the fence in the middle, limit what I can ( high quality chocolate and gelato are my Achilles heel). Best of luck to those accepting the challenge.

[@davebryant8050]

If you don't have metabolic issues and no side effects from using sugar then I wouldn't be concerned. It sounds like you have the discipline to do what's necessary should the need arise. Congrats on getting off of nicotine and alcohol, both tough addictions.

[@BecomingMe64]

Yes, I definitely think adding fruits and berries is a good substitute.

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

@@davebryant8050 Thanks Dave. Do full bloods every year. No sign of diabetes or any other issues. Need to loose 8 pounds (couldn’t we all) but at 6”4’ 230 pounds I am not small to start with. I go days without refined sugar but a little indulgence in life is a good thing .

[@ChilliPepper-n2b]

@@BecomingMe64 Hey Holly, I think whole fruits and berries is the answer. Avoiding fruit juices and those horrible boost juice smoothies which are nothing more than liquid sugar . But as Dave says if you have no health issues treat yourself .

[@alanjones8579]

I don't drink, smoke and never took a drug in my life. However I do have a sweet tooth and like a few biscuits during the afternoon. I'll try and see how I feel by cutting out sugar for a month and let you know how I get on... thanks for the video

[@workinprogress3609]

I was no sugar until Thanksgiving. I will be back on the wagon on January 7th (the day after my birthday).

[@BecomingMe64]

You got this! Happy Birthday!

[@workinprogress3609]

@BecomingMe64 ❤❤❤ it's my 64!

[@mikelobrien]

Sign me up! I really need to stop eating so much refined sugar...chocolate and baked goods are especially tempting year-round.

[@lynettej777]

Ooooookkkkk, after reading the comments, I've decided to join this challenge. Hi, my name is Lynette and I'm a sugaroholic👋🏻. I CAN/WILL do it. This is 2025 and I'd like to live until..... Everything, Everyday in MODERATION!! 2025 doing more to live a LONGER, HAPPIER life. party🥂 🥳 🎉 🎊 Happy New Year (YOU)!!

[@BecomingMe64]

That's right sister, you go this!

[@lynettej777]

@BecomingMe64 WOW!!! I'm doing it AND very proud. 😀 "Nothing beats a failure, but a try!"

[@pamelawamala6751]

Yes!! I am interested in this topic. Thank you. I sent you an email and I do want to be on your email list. Happy New Year.

[@BecomingMe64]

Got it!

[@NilDreams]

Oh dear! I just ate a huge Chunky chocolate bar! Ok I’m going to try this! It will be very hard. I’m a hardcore sugar addict! 😫

[@BecomingMe64]

Lol, it's not too late!

[@loumonte658]

I haven't been able to cut out sugar completely. It's so difficult to let go of it completely . I'm about 75% sugar free now for the last couple of years. Sugar is a disaster for us beings.

[@davebryant8050]

I know it's hard to believe but if you can cut out most of your carbs the cravings will be gone within 48 hours tops.

[@larrnew]

Hi Holly, I’m number 67 today…😁

[@u808man]

I’ve been athletic my whole life… All-Sports as a Youth, ARMY “Super Grunt” Retired (22 Yrs), Retired Cop and I still home gym weight training and cardio but… sugar is my Kryptonite😎🏄‍♂️☘️~

[@oldnatty61]

What's a "Super Grunt"?

[@u808man]

@ Airborne Infantrymen

[@oldnatty61]

@@u808man 11B1PAPA! HOOAH! AIRBORNE!🫡🪖🥾🪂🇺🇸. 82d, 173d...? Then you'll understand when I say "Super" is redundant. GRUNT covers it all. Drive on w/ a hard-on brother!

[@larrnew]

You have a lot of natural sweetness…🤓

[@krystakatz367]

😅😅

[@davidkruiswyk3362]

My weakness…sugar in my coffee.☕️☕️ One month?!?! I’ll start with one DAY!

[@BecomingMe64]

I confess that I really love the Coffee Mate sugar free French Vanilla creamer. It does add a sweet taste without the sugar.

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello Holly, sugar is bad for a lot of things. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@BecomingMe64]

So true NonaGrace! Lol, are you sick of snow yet??

[@wileyann9449]

I’ve been working on this! It can be a challenge because sugar is in a lot of things, so making homemade helps. When I get really bad sweet tooth, I like to take a pitted madjool date, crunch a walnut into it and a little bit of peanut butter. 💕

[@BecomingMe64]

Just make sure it's organic peanut butter because a lot of it has added sugar

[@wileyann9449]

@ for sure! I like the organic natural that you gotta stir.

[@krystakatz367]

I always do better with challenges like this when I feel accountable and have support, so if anyone wants to join me with a daily / weekly (or an agreed time) check in to see how we are going?

[@BecomingMe64]

Yes! Feel free to check in here in the comments!

[@davebryant8050]

I started with Cokes but as my blood sugar kept creeping up I went full on keto about 2 years ago keeping total carbs under 20 G's a day. Completely changed my life. As it turns out we really don't need grains and fruit, it's just sugar in the end and in fact that whole ridiculous pyramid that the food industry created in the 70's only benefits the food and pharma industries.

[@BecomingMe64]

So true!

[@David.Gaugamela]

Okay, you’re on. No sugar 30 days. Until February 2. Here goes…

[@BecomingMe64]

You can do it!

[@angstrom1058]

I don't have sugar in my house. I do have honey.

[@morganvon5664]

There is no difference. The glycemic effect is the same. Honey is actually sweeter than sugar.

[@Chris-l9r3d]

Hi! Enjoy your videos! Your voice is calming! Find myself attracted to you also! Lol! I'm 53.

[@BecomingMe64]

Well, thank you

[@oldnatty61]

Just finished my New Year's batch of homemade pecan chocolate chip cookies. Got to have coffee every morning. Got to have sugar in my coffee. Guess I'm F'd!?

[@BecomingMe64]

I think a little sugar in your coffee isn't going to hurt if you try to cut it out of the rest of your diet for a month

[@oldnatty61]

@@BecomingMe64 I only have the cookies this time of year. After coffee it's only water until dinner. So I'll probably be OK? Besides homemade cookies are actually quite healthy. Dark chocolate, nuts, eggs, real butter. And my secret that no one catches, I use whole wheat flour.🍪😁

[@americanprowesssalvation-w1353]

lol, I know I said I was never coming back to comment but that was for "the more sensitive subjects "of old (in 2024) ! I have lost close to 40 pounds (as My Blood pressure was going thru the roof before I lost the weight) and I lost the weight on what I call (use) "my "KozyShack" pudding diet" (!) and yes there is a little bit of "sugar" involved "...BUT it works (!) even LOWERED my Glucose (fasting to "90") and my A1C (fasting to 5.5) !! Works as long as you only have 2 servings (about 140 calories each) of pudding (and it really "satisfies" btw) per day !! Happy New Year !

[@americanprowesssalvation-w1353]

?? Rest of diet is any meat (no cold cuts) , (bacon, sausage) eggs, any or all fish (Tuna with the usual condiments) , NO starches NO sandwiches... (1 piece of toast per day - no butter to keep caloric intake down as low as possible on the toast) worked well (and is still working) for me ! Plan on losing about 25 more lbs....gotta keep buying new pants though !!

[@BecomingMe64]

Welcome back! Sounds like your diet worked for you.

[@Laureegi]

Seems like an almost impossible task for me to cut out all sugar. I think I can cut it down but to cut it out, geez, I have to get rid of half the things in my pantry for starters. I've heard others say how they have cut out the sugar and feel so much better but I've always wondered how in the world did they succeed if they're truly a sugar-holic. May I ask how you and/or your subscribers went cold turkey just like that? I wouldn't even know where to start but I applaud all who have managed to do so.

[@raerae2885]

You might be surprised how much your body doesn’t want it anymore after about a week; the cravings really subside. Cutting out obvious sweets and white bread is a good place to start if you don’t want to drive yourself crazy with food labels.

[@davebryant8050]

If you actually cut out the carbs within 48 hours you won't even crave it. Just don't cheat because we crave what we eat, not what we don't eat.

[@BecomingMe64]

I think you have to start with eating whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meat. It sounds like you may have a lot of processed stuff in your pantry

[@ericksonsails]

So many comments that they need sugar in their coffee. Thankfully I love my coffee black!

[@BecomingMe64]

Me too!

[@onerugrat]

Does that include sugar in coffee ? 😮

[@krystakatz367]

It's still sugar! So ...yep!

[@BlueBird8925]

I know! That’s the hardest one. And I don’t put milk in my coffee, which makes eliminating sugar even harder…. And I Refuse to give up coffee

[@onerugrat]

@@BlueBird8925 I'm going to work on significantly cutting back on sugar. Eating in-between meals and soda, junk etc. Stuff like that. Don't think I can cut back completely

[@BecomingMe64]

Have you tried Stevia?

[@onerugrat]

@@BecomingMe64 i try to stay away from the artificial supplements. They always have a funny taste afterwards. Your video sparked me though, definitely going to start cutting back

[@bobkopf227]

The outside of my refrigerator is reserved for art work from my grandchildren 😊

[@BecomingMe64]

I have that too!

[@thetruther954]

Sugar and carbohydrates are what I’m supposed to stay away from. But, I’m only 65, so you and I are young. Perhaps I should get started. I just know, that if you really try? Especially if you are like my wife? Prone to symptoms that just come and go? You can spend forever going to the doctor. The eye doctor, doesn’t really know so he tells us to run a washcloth with hot water, fold it, and every night, for ten minutes, lean back and place it on your eyes. It’s supposed to help with that. But hunny (that is what I call my wife), hunny if you did that for every doctor? You’d be doing something medical dern all the time. When you get old, you have to take some such chances, not to follow doctor’s orders, if you want to have a life.

[@davebryant8050]

American doctors for the most part have no idea about nutrition. They spend 95% of the time in school being taught by drug reps how to keep people sick and dependent on medications. Why else would they still be recommending fruit and grains to diabetics when we've known for over a hundred years that type 2 especially can be controlled by diet and type one diabetics can cut their insulin use dramatically if they don't eat carbs.

[@wheelernathan34]

Holly I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel!! I couldn't believe it when you stated your age,!! You are absolutely beautiful and gorgeous!!! I'm a little younger than you but I would ask you out on a date in a minute!!! Keep up the amazing work!!! Happy New Year!!

[@BecomingMe64]

Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@travelswithmytrauma]

No Big Red Valentines Box of Chocolates for you!

[@BecomingMe64]

Ha ha, that's right!

[@68thornwood]

Unfortunately, I do like sugar. It also gives me motivation to pursue my plans of global domination (GOSH) and, given the state of the world at the moment (see Doomsday Clock if you REALLY don't want to sleep tonight), sticking to my sugar diet may help me achieve my goals and maybe calm things down a bit... Also, the world is a dangerous place and I am influenced by the combined words of two quotes from Ecclesiastes: "Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die!"

[@davebryant8050]

yes but living without limbs or vision isn't that merry.

[@68thornwood]

@@davebryant8050 One reason I'm a manic depressive megalomaniac. Must be all that sugar...

[@BecomingMe64]

Lol, here we go again!