Confessions of a Sugar Addict in a Sugar-Laden World | Laura Marquis | TEDxLoyolaMarymountU

[@tumourfreetim]

To fight stage 4 lung cancer I made 39 diet and lifestyle changes. No refined sugar was 1st change. Given 3 months to live in feb 2017. Today happily tumourfreetim

[@richgold3630]

That's incredible! Hope you have many years ahead of you.

[@pramila3067]

Im so happy for you! Good jobbbb

[@elikidq2846]

Kudos Tim! Love your zeal to continue life and beat the cancer! You give everyone hope..

[@eoinMB3949]

Dr Bernie siegel wrote a book called "Love, medicine & miracles" and he saw this first hand many times. People switching from processed, sugar loaded foods to a natural whole foods diet, and the results were absolutely astounding. Terminal cancers completely reversed.

[@elviscesar8021]

ITS NOT food WHAT THEY EATING ITS DRUGS SUGAR SUGAR sugar everywhere, nobody blame the food industries..FOOD INDUSTRIES ARE KILLING HUMANITY SPIRIT WITH THEIR SUGAR..

[@weelynn1862]

it's not just about the sugar, it's the mental part of it also - escaping from your problems and turning to food for comfort.

[@meko3089]

yep exactly just like smoking because of stress.

[@girlfallenfromthemoon1897]

Sadly you are right. The mental thing is the worst.

[@eoinMB3949]

But what comes first, the chicken or the egg? So many problems are actually created by sugar. Mental and emotional "illnesses" are a direct consequence of sugar and processed foods. And most people dont know that. They dont connect their depression or anxiety or chaotic thinking and wild mood swings to the food they put in their bodies.

[@Microplastics2]

@@eoinMB3949 it's a vicious circle. Another one is that overconsumption of caffeine leads to worse sleep which makes you want to consume even more ad infinitum.

[@eoinMB3949]

@@Microplastics2 Really? I didn't know caffeine was that bad

[@jonnyfranco7]

SUGAR ADDICTION IS REAL

[@theotherway1639]

The mindfulness book "30 Days to Overcome Sugar Addiction" by Harper Daniels is pretty good.

[@whatwillbem6825]

YESSSSS!

[@alicec.6195]

It took me 45 days to feel good when I eliminated sugar. But life is not easy and people laugh if you say you are addicted to sugar. One day I started eating again, in a "social pressure" and all came back.

[@beyzaaydn2974]

That social pressure... Because of it I started eating it and I keep eating 2 weeks but then I feel worse and I understand even better that it is pure poison. That's why I started to sugar free diet at least for 21 days to reset everything. For 21 days no white flour, rice,regular pasta and of course refined sugar and processed foods that contains glucose-fructose syrup and HFCS. I think 21 days are great to make it a habit again. I eat whole wheat bread, organic eggs, goat cheese, yoghurt( as a Turkish it's my biggest obsession 😂), fruit (2-3 servings a day) nut, legumes,vegetables, fish, meat and chicken. There is a lot delicious things to eat and if I want a cookie or cake I just bake with healthy ingredients. Sweetened with banana, date or molasses that my moms make. And really we do not need sugar. 💕 Be strong and start again you can do it!!!

[@mattwhite9823]

Question, why does CoCa Cola; has a 112grams of Sugar in a 12oz Can???

[@martimos359]

Alice am addicted to sugar also and I experience clinical depression everytime I eat sugar do you have same symptoms?

[@Drew_Hurst]

@@mattwhite9823 to make it addictive. To make money.

[@muglymae7408]

Matt White so you can taste it. The carbonation probably drowns most of the sweet taste out so they add more sweetener so you can taste it and the carbonation together. Kind of like mixing alcohol with fruit juice to make them both taste better?

[@deeghali8719]

gosh. tearing up as i watch this video. the poor body works SO hard to constantly fight off all the junk we force into it, never getting a break. It just destroys me thinking about what I've been doing.

[@LosAngelesLocoNews323]

4 years later…….So did your diet change ?

[@PeanuttSchultz]

I am 2 weeks into trying to come off of sugar. The withdrawals are REAL! I found out about a film that came out on 2014 and is on Amazon Prime as well as free on KZbin. A documentary done on sugar and what it does to you. If I had been standing, my knees would have given out! Its clever and funny in its delivery of the devastating impact of sugar on the body. If I could give it 10 stars I would! The name of the movie is That Sugar Film. If I can help anyone else to see what they are really doing to us, it would be paying it forward in a big way!

[@TucsonDude]

I've been abusing my body for decades and really didn't even know it until my blood results came back, one day.

[@waahpollodehule]

I think it is SICK that WE have to learn HOW to read a label, instead of COMPANIES being OBLIGATED to have TRUE and HONEST labeling. It is crazy how money is on top of everything, even above our health

[@pandaei.5987]

Thank you so much. It is not a cute thing, it is not a joke. This is all I can say. Sugar addiction is not a joke.

[@ejensen1050]

im_the_juggernaut_bixch That is BS, and you known it. Or have never heard of junkies, alcoholics, or meth wrecks? Accept that food triggers the dopamin reward system exactly as many drugs. Don’t be a mr-known-all when you aren’t

[@julianathompson2412]

im_the_juggernaut_bixch shut your mouth oh my god

[@laus7080]

@im_the_juggernaut_bixch There is no room for spiritual non science based nonsense under a TED video. + You're offending people and that's not cool.

[@kkfz2376]

Watching this because I'm an eighteen year old working at a bakery and going through the exact same thing. I thought I was the only one dealing with this situation, thanks so much for sharing!

[@PoodleParti]

Did you quit yet? Or start a low carb bakery?

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Listen Everyone* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried all..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@richard1268]

No your not I am too

[@cocoaorange1]

You have patience.

[@SG-xb7de]

Quit that job! It's dangerous!

[@CrossfitCarlos]

I lost 100 pounds giving up food addiction , i still struggle with it but at 165 pounds for 8 years I can say it's a winnable struggle.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried all..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@averyoods29]

Did you do the FAA plan? Or a 12 step plan?

[@whatwillbem6825]

Wow! Amazing 👍🏼💃🏽💃🏽

[@MampsUK]

Well done keep it up

[@bamagrl20]

This is so real and so many people struggle with sugar addiction without even knowing it. AND, it's not just overweight people. I've been thin my whole life and so thought it was okay to eat this way...UNTIL I started having issues - gut health, skin and eventually autoimmune condition like psoriasis. Once I started researching, I discovered the truth of what sugar does to your health, I couldn't ignore it anymore. No matter your weight or size you can get diabetes. It is not a weight problem it's a health problem that can affect anyone.

[@erics670]

I appreciate you giving this talk. As a physician I also struggle with this as well. It's embarrassing to admit, but admitting it is the first step...

[@oscarhenry3162]

The hardest bit about being a sugar addict is the self denial because sugar is such a widely consumed and accessible item. Unlike other drugs it can be found literally everywhere and only costs pennies. It makes you feel sluggish, disrupts your appetite and can also make you feel generally ill.

[@leee3880]

It’s kind of like alcohol. You feel good at first, then don’t feel so great later.

[@katexy7179]

It really isn't a joke... Sugar is VERY addictive. I watched a documentary and it was a wake up call. Then I started checking labels of containers and labels... EVERYTHING had sugar. My favorite cereal that I added sugar to, had sugar already? The so called healthy granola bars, protein bars, protein powder, regular milk, some meat and cheese kinds, mayo, KETCHUP (I was wtf here) and it got me so surprised. I realized EVERYTHING I was eating had sugar. Suddenly I also realized that sugar triggers my cravings even more so after my cereal with milk and sugar (with both having TONS of sugar even without me adding it) I would want to have snacks so i would eat icecream out of the box and would never be satisfied with one serving size. I could it a whole box of Ben&Jerrys in one go... And the rest of my day would be accompanied by occasional sweet treats and meals that still contained TONS of sugar. My diet was pretty much just sugar. After the documentary I switched my cereal to whole grain oats with no added sugars, started checking thoroughly for milk with no sugar, ate fruits instead of ice cream, and pretty much said GOODBYE to ketchup, mayo, many dairy products, crisps and so on. I still have my sweet treats but more mindfully than before and I eat veggies for all my meals. But I still sometimes feel it on the days when I eat no sweets, sugar withdrawal.. It's really horrible and worse than coffee withdrawal.. I have no energy, I'm down the entire day... But when I don't consume it for longer, I'm thriving.

[@marilynbyrne9958]

My experience also. Keep going.

[@TucsonDude]

Be careful with fruits. Many are now genetically modified for sweetness.

[@seshramdass2691]

Its also because of emotions. We reach for sugar because of the way we feel. When we feel sad and depressed we want to reach for comfort and we find it in sugar . Stress is a very big factor in everything. It feels like sugar is taking the pain away but its not. Its causing more pain which we dont see immediately.

[@paulaqueirosz]

I saw myself in her speech.... both in crisis and in recovery...

[@logicfirst2190]

I am sorry but it is not a food addiction it is your body sarching for the nutrition you are lacking in your diet.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Paula* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried all..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@sagebellic5466]

Me too… time to change

[@nikk5002]

@@logicfirst2190 no, it actually is a chemical addiction.

[@evergreentree8042]

As a sugar addict, I totally relate to her. I've also hidden food wrappers and thrown out food to stop eating it and then take it from the bin and eat it. Now I'm counting calories and watching my sugar intake. But when I go shopping and I walk past the sweets, before I know what's happening the chocolate or the cake is in my basket and I'm waiting at the checkout. I tell myself I'll only have a little bit, but every time it's the same story, I end up eating all of it before I even get home.

[@d.lawrence5670]

Don't ever give up. Keep TRYING. You'd be surprised what you can achieve when all is said and done.

[@chaii_latte]

Omg same with the throwing stuff out but then going to get it back.

[@alannamarohnic4722]

Intermittent fasting can help (intermittent fasting isn't restricting calories necessarily, it's about when you eat). It has completely changed my relationship to sugar without effort.

[@humanbeing3033]

Over the past five years, I was developing an eating disorder. I was definitely addicted to food. I had enough, and became vegetarian for over a year, and even vegan. It takes will power, but once you get into that mindset, you won’t want to stop.

[@davebrown7941]

Try Keto.

[@mario6148]

I totally relate to her about being able to throw something away and still be able to want to reach for it... So much respect to her for saying something.

[@shambam1094]

I can't say I'm completely over my sugar addiction but my progress is improving. This woman shows that there are Americans who won't accept sugar as the social norm. It can take over your life. A candy bar determined my happiness.

[@wadisanaa]

sugar, the sweetest poison .......a slow death

[@bosopetec]

Refined sugar ....not sugar in ripe fresh fruit...😀

[@trinarichardson6682]

A young girl at work the others day was coughing, when we suggest cold meds she was all snippy "I DONT TAKE DRUGS😑".. but every day she eattin' donuts and drinking sodas. I told her 1 cold tablet will cause less harm than that sugar addition I dont even know I have.😶

[@Nitya-r86]

I'm impressed by Laura's honesty. It is not easy to share certain details on a public platform, but she did. Kudos! Of late I've started consuming way too much sugar so I suspect even I might be a sugar addict. I'm desperate to get disciplined about my sugar intake. Sugar addiction is equivalent to drug addiction.

[@TraciCuber]

I’ve gained new understanding for obese and overweight people going through weight-loss programs. Not that I had ever actively thought about the thought-process behind having a binge eating disorder, but I had never put the words "addiction" and "eating disorder" in my head before. Makes stupid sense, I'm so slow. At least I know now.

[@username8771]

Sugar is the reason why most people don’t live a hundred years. It literally shortens your telomeres.

[@missdaisy8737]

Sugar is 8X more addictive than Cocaine! Wow! No wonder we most like sweets!

[@kitten_purrrs73]

Yes... the mri showing the brain of a cocaine addict and a sugar addict is unbelievable. ...if you Google for to find them images you will see what I mean.... just thought I'd tell you that ..☺✌

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Addictions work differently​ from person to person and substance to substance. I had absolutely no trouble quitting alcohol, and the hardest time of my life stopping caffeine. I am working on sugar now, and it's hard, but not like caffeine was. Someone else might find it completely different.

[@heinerlauter1211]

ye, but its so unconfortable in the nose!

[@jeeolsen9993]

No one say no when you give cookies

[@bgregg55]

2 years post-sugar & refined starches myself & I dont really miss them anymore.

[@TGIF82]

bgregg55 what are refined starches? Bread? Do u consume rice? Can u list please

[@kw9299]

I hid food wrappers too! I realized then that I had a problem. And at 150 lbs you wouldn't look at me and see food addict, I'd jog and try to workout when I could but food was always on my mind. I'd eat breakfast and wonder what's for lunch. I still have issues with food. It's a constant struggle...

[@debramason7237]

I am a food/sugar addict. It's important to note that many addicts cannot eat anything that tastes like a dessert, e.g, many diet plans have recipes for mock desserts. If I slice an apple, sprinkle it with raisins, oatmeal , cinnamon... It will trigger my addiction. It "tastes" like apple pie to me, so I react the same way by eating all four portions instead of one. That's why alcoholics don't go around drinking moch beer. So know your own body and triggers.

[@Sobermama927]

This comment is so unbelievably true

[@ritzyllama]

I know this is 4 years old, but it still holds true. At the end of the day, if you need a label to tell you what's in something... it probably isn't actually meant for human consumption

[@angelaknell3510]

That is so true

[@coordinator3039]

Yes. It could cause addiction easily

[@MrMike1451]

Laura is a really beautiful woman and she is a brave soul. Much respect goes out to you Laura Marquis. You are doing a great service for people and I love you for that. Stay strong, happy and healthy sweetheart, you are on the right path I believe.

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Sugar gives the illusion of comfort so people eat it thinking they are escaping stress but it’s sugar that causes it. This is the vicious circle of emotional eating, the illusion of the solution is actually the problem. In other words, the second you finish eating something sugary it’s a count down to the next sugar “fix”. Then you feel relieved (illusion) then it’s a count down......... Realize deeply there’s no comfort in sugar then quitting doesn’t require willpower which comes and goes. Education and understanding is the key to quitting. You see, it’s a illusion your quitting sugar. That’s not what’s happening. When you stop sugar you gain, you become whole, you become complete. There’s nothing to quit. There’s no void, when you stop eating sugar it’s 100% upside. Good luck! Love you all!

[@mikemitchell4400]

Wow! I might put this on my wall, it is the same thing as putting alcohol up on a pedestal, well said!

[@EmoSew1]

There needs to be more places for sugar addicts to go. Like group therapy sessions.

[@antitonysmith]

And there should be clinics too. That are covered by insurance.

[@mhoffa14]

Overeaters anonymous

[@GeraldLewis-gy5vk]

That's so True in Our Culture Too day

[@Paul-gz5dp]

I'm glad that she came forward with this, as the most dangerous addictions are ones that go UN-noticed.

[@WtLake]

Good luck to me and everyone else who's trying to get rid of their sugar addiction. Have tried about 8 times in the last 10 years, but usually only last around 2 weeks before going back, while 1.5 months was the longest I ever lasted.

[@eggy7346]

I cut out ADDED sugars and junk foods from my diet cold turkey that's when I realized my addiction. It was hard to talk myself out of getting some take out often. My energy levels was always low and I felt tired most of the time. These symptoms lasted about 3 weeks for me. It's hard because I live in a Mexican household and my family doesn't exaclty make the healthiest stuff. I mainly stuck to meats, wheat bread and even wheat tortillas (yes they're horrible) and rice. I substituted chips and other snacks with pistachios and peanuts and I ate berries and citrus fruits when I wanted sweet foods. Yes fruits have sugar but that's natural sugar

[@sheriedwards362]

Actually two chickens came before the egg. An egg alone would never hatch. One chicken can also not hatch an egg. You need a hen to lay and hatch the egg and you need the rooster to fertilize the egg. Therefore I don't even believe the question is correct. Two chickens came before the egg. LOL

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

@Sheri Edwards Two chickens came before the egg. Okay. But the two chickens that made the egg, needed to have come from an egg. So back and back you go😅

[@TucsonDude]

To a diabetic, fruits are still candy.

[@markhansen5730]

​@@TucsonDude it's not comparable at all because candy has nothing in it that your body needs while fruit has plenty of nutrients that your body needs

[@TucsonDude]

Glad it works for you, but sugar is sugar is sugar to a diabetic person. Fruit is pretty much a no-no for me. I have to watch everything I eat including carrots and potatos. You might want to try a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). They give you an instant readout of how your body is processing sugar. I have almost cured my diabetes and lost 20 pounds from 188. Thanks!

[@MikeyGQOTA]

I am diabetic too and have sugar cravings. I appreciate her honesty.

[@analives13]

Thank you for spreading the knowledge. There exists such thing as "food addiction" and the sooner we accept it exists, the fastest we will be able to address the problem.

[@slevenkelevra4750]

Watching this in a Starbucks where they normalize these insanely high amount of sugary drinks..

[@beachsheri9684]

Starbucks is grose, smells like cigars and it repulses me. I Love to shop around and find good coffee and make it at home. Smells so good when opened.

[@destinybarocio1620]

I was having really bad stomach problems and was consuming so much sugar I couldn’t control it. Finally I decided to stop having it all together and my bodies never felt better. The withdrawals weren’t great and I there are moments where the craving is so intense but you eventually get through it. Each day slowly starts to get easier. I’m 14 days in and I can say I’ll never go back to letting sugar rule my life.

[@robertzaleski5722]

Great talk. Those of us who are sugar addicts identify. Thanks for the courage to be transparent. You figured it out and then acted and respectfully U look wonderful. Much success.

[@Digital111]

Sponsored by Coca Cola wtf.. that's like a talk from a cocaine addict sponsored by narcos. I reccomend the "That Sugar Film" sugar behaves exactly like addictive drugs...

[@NaturallyHealthyDesserts]

+AterCanusAlbus I was just as shocked by this. Unfortunately the Tedx coordinators did not share the sponsors with the speakers. I think it will be an up hill battle with this topic much like it use to be with cigarettes...I am just happy that at least the message it getting out there.

[@VanessaLeevl]

I agree

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

+Inlustris - They want to sell you diet-coke or soda that contains acesulfame-K, aspartame, sucralose, and other toxic synthetic non-nutritive sweeteners.

[@viviennegreenwood443]

Coke is responsible for so much of our sugar issues...foods in supermarkets. etc...EVIL...is the only word for it.

[@PracticeNine]

It's actually worse to eat artificial sweeteners. It triggers the insulinsystem in your body but theres no sugar to process, therefore screwing up the whole system and increase the chance of diabetes

[@lilaclab064]

Outstanding. How very brave to open your life and share the truth about what you experienced...so have I. Im so glad you did share it. You are empowering people to change their lives

[@m_kumagai2233]

Thank you so much. I am also suffering with food-addicts and especially to sugar lately...

[@amyd.5104]

I got rid of my sugar addiction by eating a whole food plant based diet. We are genetically programmed to eat natural sugars, like fruit. People try to repress that need and end up binging on desserts. This is what I did for years, trying to eat paleo or low carb. I never thought I’d break the addiction but I did, by feeding my body the nutrients it needed!!

[@vicjames2743]

I’ve heard whole food plant based diet a lot. Think first time I heard it was watching the documentary “forks over knives”. I REALLY want to make the switch to eat healthier as I am a sugar addict. I am a statistic

[@valken666]

I eat about 1 pound of meat everyday and refined sugar has not touched my mouth in months. I do agree that a very diverse diet helps a lot, I also eat a lot of greens, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds everyday. Meat eating is way older than refined sugar, by a few hundred million years to be exact.

[@Србомбоница86]

careful with fruit,its been changed a lot to be sweeter

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Beautiful* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@TucsonDude]

Sorta. Fruits were still more a treat than a staple in olden times. Eat fruit sparingly.

[@nicj5354]

I've been fighting this for years, decades. Stopped cold turkey, or just ate less, or switched to more "healthy" sugars like honey. Now, day two cold turkey again. I think it's the only way. Withdrawals feel like the flu. I'm not giving up this time because I've made a bunch of changes like a journal for the process, and a rubber band to gently snap myself out of addictive thoughts. I don't snap it hard, just enough to wake up out of cravings. I just say to myself "snap out of it" because our brain takes time to readjust.

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

There are no such things as healthy sugar, even honey is bad

[@lolzackz]

9:26 love how coca-cola is advertised right after her video what a world😢

[@lylebunn5906]

Great suggestion about listing what is eaten each day.. It is easily seen versus the eating which is too easily forgotten, accepted or justified.

[@EMTdrummer]

This woman hit the nail on the head... a heroine to many of us.

[@winnievaughan]

im literally her at 18. Im so damn sick of addiction. im 190 lbs and im 18 y/o. im determined to become healthy and love myself but taking care of my body.

[@april_]

This comment is 3 years old now, how are you doing now?

[@tvamyr58]

Thank you Laura, I really enjoyed this. I admire you for speaking so honestly about your food struggles. I quit added sugar, and alcohol, a week ago. I already feel a difference! I've got a long-term goal which might turn out to be "forever!"

[@whittenaw]

I saw that you posted this 4 months ago. I hope you're doing well in your journey!

[@gaiasgrowinggarden8603]

Quit eating sugar two days ago to start a weight loss competition.amd.just.feel.better. I am sooooo exhausted but this is expected and a process

[@cherryblossom789]

i bought cookie dough, threw it in the trash and later got it back (it was in a container). The next time, I knew I couldnt trust myself, so I poured soap over the dough before I threw it away to make it impossible to get it back. Just a comment about food is the only addiction where you cant avoid your addictive substance. I read somewhere that yes you can. because you are not addicted to all food, just the food with lots of sugar or even worse/better lots of sugar and lots of fat in combination. so avoid those foods, and youre good. But if you are not addicted, then have those foods in moderation. you find out that you are addicted if you cant do moderation

[@deeghali8719]

ann3tt very great comment addition to the video.

[@t.r.1457]

ann3tt - People around those with sugar addiction have often such a hard time to comprehend that even one tiny piece of cake often triggers a whole sugary food avalanche-addiction. It's exhausting to try to make them see again and again in order for them to help you by them refraining from offering or keeping temptations close to you

[@dc7424]

I would've took it..lol..jp

[@sujudawadi7037]

Hahaha

[@karenhunt6230]

@@t.r.1457 Yes, you can't allow even one bite... It opens the flood gates.

[@Tam438]

Love this woman! So good to hear someone voicing my addiction...

[@gaypreator8547]

Accessibility, to truly heathy food/choices and education is key. Sugar is a Beast.

[@nonkululekomkhize539]

Its my 4th day without sugar...I'm so grumpy

[@beachsheri9684]

Yes it will let you know you're leaving the command post lol

[@hemanrocks9249]

Keep going.

[@BC-nl9ph]

Respect!!

[@raguraman1997]

Today is my 3rd day on keto

[@lemonflavouredbleach3640]

today is my 1st day and i feel shaky and right headed and irritable. Guess I had it bad.

[@Mallorcatalks-com]

That´s my story! I am proud to say that I am off sugar and flour for over 2 years now! Happy thin and free - thanks to Bright line eating.

[@beachsheri9684]

Brightline eating?

[@katkat2340]

Once an addict always an addict , everyday is the way to recovery. We try to anesthetize all the bitterness from our lives by sugar. Knowledge is powerful

[@Dinosaurs_with_laser_guns]

Kathy Smith Poetically written... and painfully true

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Kathy* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@jlshoem]

Nice talk, young lady. I have a great amount of respect for those that admit they have made a mistake, and do everything they can do to correct it. I am looking at the ingredients on a can of Cherry Coca Cola at my co-worker's desk: Sugar 42grams. That is the equivalent of more than 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is more than double the maximum amount that you should consume in one day.

[@beachsheri9684]

Wow and just think...people might have a six pack or a 2 liter of that with a sugary barbecue dinner or some cupcakes and baked goods

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@kamarbazarek6460]

THIS was the ABSOLUTE BEST Ted Talk.... BRILLANT YOUNG LADY 🙏💐🙏

[@yamatoshinjuku2343]

I have the same issue.....it is really hard. If I start to eat chocolate, I won't stop. I once bought a big thing of recess in a package and ate it in 2-3 days. I love chocolate and that is a weakness. I am trying to use self love as a discipline for my sugar addiction.

[@GeraldLewis-gy5vk]

Good luck and God richly bless ❤️ you and I got you and others in my prayers about health issues and hopefully that everyone can be healed and Too live a Great bless ❤️ Ed Life and Amen. Merry Christmas this year and God is good All the time cuz God is in control and he'll make a way.

[@kaunas888]

Folks need to get back to eating whole foods made from scratch from quality primary ingredients. It is not that hard, such as making a salad with oil and vinegar dressing, or cooking a fillet, or boiling an egg. Those that rely on trying to eat "healthfully" with restaurant food, and packaged pre-made food will find it very frustrating to really get it right. Labeling is deceptive and lots of loopholes allow companies to deceive us.

[@WOB1010]

Except one needs to limit the oil (Nothing fried) limit the fish and meats to 2 or 3 servings per week. No eggs ,No dairy. Eat Vegetables,Beans,Fruits,Nuts & mushrooms...and More vegetables, with vegetables and more vegetables.

[@t.r.1457]

kaunas888 - No meat, no diary, no eggs, no processed oil, no processed sugar, little salt - then you have great healthy diet and eating habits. Legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts are best.

[@raspberryeri]

Actually, food can be addictive with just natural sugars as well, dates, coconut nectar etc

[@dmp1520]

you're describing how people eat .....everywhere ....but america.

[@metheiam5714]

@@raspberryeri Yeah, i agree. Fruits tend to get me to overeat uncontrollably. I regret finding the combination of dates with butter :D The same applies to other overtly sweet foods like long cooked carrot casserole

[@lizzparlow5639]

thank you for being so vulnerable. Sugar really is in EVERYTHING.

[@louiealcala3623]

so much courage to share your experience laura marquis much respect and gratitude for you, ive experienced everything and i say everything you have

[@annhaze9642]

Im a food addict as well, and I realized that in my case is related to my emotions. When I'm slighlty happy I can eat properly but when I'm anxious or depressed I cant control myself, my weight is always fluctuating and It's a constant struggle and its exhausting.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Anne* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@Tam438]

Love this woman's open heart and compassion and am grateful for the information shared

[@littleone2958]

It is visible how much stronger the sugar addiction has left her. this talk gotten me quite emotionally.

[@Prettymapleleaf]

I am totally an addict. I've been vegan for 4 years and I lost about 70 pounds just switching to a plant based diet. If I'm offered chocolate cake and I know it's not vegan I am not even tempted at all, it's not an option. Hand me vegan chocolate cake and I'm ALL over it. I wish I could look at all unhealthy food like I do animal products. I hope to continue to reprogram myself because I have about 50 more pounds to lose. I must do this.

[@g3rdus12]

im vegan myself ,but just because something is vegan doesnt mean its healthy. remember that skittles and oreos also are vegan. the best diet to stay healthy is a wholefoods plant based diet ,so basically a vegan diet based off vegetables ,fruits and legumes in their natural form (unprocessed)

[@nniiccollee]

im in the SAME exact situation. ive been vegan for over 2 years and im surprised it's so hard to say no to sugar when it was so easy to stop eating animal products. i guess its the moral aspect that has a deeper affect on our psyches. maybe research how sugar can be an unethical crop to get more reason behind it.

[@vicjames2743]

I’m a sugar addict. I REALLY want to change

[@Beenween]

vegan choc cake is not any better....

[@endlesskylieness]

I'm right there with ya!

[@jimparfitt2330]

Thank you so much Laura for your courage and sincerity. Fantastic talk.

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you appreciated this video, you may also want to know that The way that sugar affects the gut depends upon quantity and your individual health. If you’re struggling with candida, for example, sugar can make your symptoms worse!

[@lyndaslocs]

Thanks for your honesty.

[@kamaboko1]

She's spot on

[@crystal4336]

Laura you are so brave and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to this so much

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you appreciated this video, you may also want to know that while marketing makes you think brown sugar is more natural than white sugar, the only difference is that brown sugar is turned to white sugar by adding phosphate! And when it comes to gut health, brown and white sugar have similar effects!

[@elizabethwasdo7107]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your story is my story.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Beautiful* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@michaelfitzgerald2256]

This video deserves way more likes this needs to be talked about more

[@ARTyHaG]

Have you noticed people laugh when you tell them you’re a sugar addict - and they usually go on to buy you a box of chocolates or a packet of biscuits to cheer you up- it seems to be a social connection eating sugar together and people don’t like it when you turn down their trifle!

[@jude2005386]

Ironically, when I cut carbohydrates of all kinds and all sugar I eat very little and lose interest in the whole trip of restaurants. It's freaking Hidden sugar running the show in those diners.

[@hemanrocks9249]

That's the secret man.

[@unguviolette123]

3 keys to eliminate sugar addiction 1. Limit the amount of process sugar in life - gradually 2. Read the food label - how many grams in the food 3. Healthy treat - replace sugar treat

[@valken666]

Didn't work with me. I cannot gradually lower my sugar intake, because I'll crave it the same way even if I eat just one tablespoon of sugar.

[@hemanrocks9249]

you forgot the last point 4. Get away from all carbs

[@ericamartin74]

Very interesting TED talk. I never knew greek yogurt could contain 24 grams of sugar, I will definitely have to start reading food labels closer as far as sugar content. Thanks!

[@moonlightdreams911]

I needed to hear this today ! Thank you 💜

[@Ju-rk3ip]

Thank you for teaching me how dangerous sugar is. Nowadays we are surrounded by sugar stuffs. Any foods which are served at the restaurant have lots of sugar until the amount where we can’t realize. From now on i try not to eat out and try to reduce my consumption of sugar. That’s because If i reached that level of addiction, i couldn’t get out of the situation. But as far as healthy foods go, i don’t know why they are so expensive.

[@hummingpylon]

Bad day at work - sweeten it with sugar. Good day at work - sweeten with sugar. As much as I like a glass of beer or cider I prefer sugar as it does not leave me drunk and sleepy but gives me an energy boost instead. The side effect is all sorts, from acne to ibs. I can't quit eating it, pain and suffering are nothing in comparison with the thought of living without sugar.

[@JessicaMillerNashville]

I am definitely just like you if not worse! Thank you for this speech!

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Jessica* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@GeraldLewis-gy5vk]

Thanks for sharing Soul Sister Laura

[@Christina2tw]

Its a hard struggle . Sugar substitutes are even worse!

[@kitten_purrrs73]

I use stevia. ..its a natural plant and doesn't affect blood sugar ...its not man made like the other sweeteners...

[@RadioactiveBraunMan]

Ebola is not man made either, its all natural... so is a pack of wolves...

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Yes, anything sweet will cause an insulin response and lead to cravings, fueling the addiction.

[@downunda107]

@@kitten_purrrs73 KP, the science proves now that Our brains interpret Stevia and natural sweeteners in ways not good for Us. Worth looking into ))

[@kitten_purrrs73]

@@downunda107 do you have a link I can read ? I'll gladly read

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

Working with emotions and how to cope with stress is the first part of recovery. Second part is controlling my environment. For me, it's the combination of processed sugars and fats and the importance of restricting/eliminating an access to those foods in my immediate environment.

[@papadawg3172]

"Real food is our medicine and fake food is our poison" BOOM!

[@Red88Rex]

Hope more people get serious about this obesity thing. I'm proud to be in the healthy 1/3 but I'm so in the minority with how I love to eat well and work out all the time, it makes no sense to me. Part of the issue is how much sugar is EVERYWHERE...corn syrup is put in everything...you would not believe. Just read labels, it is right there.

[@newenglanddipper2147]

Its great to hear your making the right choices, I feel the another big problem is that food companies hide sugar, there are 56 names for sugars, and its not always labeled "sugar" or "high fructose corn syrup". Sad but they knew what they were doing when they added sugar to everything. They knew it would be a silent killer for a long time, and even now that people know, even when they are 600 pounds and they are loosing everything around them, the food has so much control over them that they are eating themselves to death. Imagine that, very very sad

[@gailremp3628]

I can have no sweets in the house...cookies the worst. I totally understand what she mans...good job for her.

[@valken666]

The problem is not only sugar, it's processed foods. Anything that was turned into powder a year before reaching the consumer is not food anymore. Food is fresh whole greens, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds.

[@Leon-xw3nv]

Oh my gosh, I just looked at a jar of jellied cranberry sauce. 24 grams of sugar in one serving! Please read the labels, it’s horrifying how much sugar we consume!

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Beautiful* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried all..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@rhiannaloft3158]

Wow this is exactly what I’m going through now and the past 5 years 😪

[@chickennugget6233]

You have made me realize that I am a sugar addict... this is overwhelming. It is going to be hard getting out of this.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey Beautiful* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@cristinastone]

Thank you for this talk.

[@christinagerstenbacher5389]

I feel you & understand. You're speaking my language. I AM addicted to sugar, too, but that is going to change. Thank you.

[@therbeeo5364]

Such an underrated topic! Thanks for sharing. I'm on my journey right now, about a week in

[@Qwistie_]

I'd sure save a lot of money if I cut out added sugars.Stop eating desserts and coffee lol. No more Starbucks.

[@hodan605]

you can do it. I quit added sugar and processed carbs and the money stays in my wallet for days before I reach for it to buy gas or groceries.

[@rebeccabarbour7930]

Good talk! Shame it's sponsored by Coca Cola, shows how far we have got to go!

[@luismiguelsancheztorres2363]

i think the same

[@NaturallyHealthyDesserts]

Rebecca Barbour I know! :( But the important part is that the message is still getting out!

[@rebeccabarbour7930]

The message is definitely getting out there. Your experience of sugar addiction is a mirror to mine. I am just at the beginning of cutting out sugar! Its been a long journey indeed, talks like this help to keep me motivated.

[@coldisopropyl]

Coca cola is a drug. It's addictive. Ditch it before you show addiction symptoms.

[@VanessaLeevl]

Right!

[@karenfletcher3153]

Thank you for your courage!

[@blessedandrich]

I was so ticked when I read the label of vitamin water. I used to love those. Don’t drink it anymore.

[@robynanderson5606]

“Health Halo” is such a compelling term. It’s becoming more and more of a problem now that people are becoming more aware of this issue.

[@hemanrocks9249]

............ *Hey* ........... Modern medicine has no answer to many diseases and disorders........ If you or anyone in your friends and family is suffering from any disease and have tried everything..... Still not getting satisfactory results.......... Along with your current medication, *Consider taking the Natural treatment* with nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes...... _There are no side effects,_ unlike chemical meds........ Gradually, you would be healed and get rid of all medication........ ..... *What's best its not even expensive* ...... Do yourself a favor and give it a try....... Its 100% safe and effective...... .............. Email me your issue to ([e-mail]) *_You might save someone's life_*

[@joezagamejr.2846]

Great presentation. Thank you for sharing. You are courageous.

[@beme_b]

I love this talk! Thank you❤❤ I need this so much! You don't know your share given me huge impact

[@reemaw4003]

OMG taking desserts outta the trash and eating is kinda relatable coz my stomach is the trashcan where all the sugar goes!

[@tammywinters7860]

I am exactly like her almost word for word! Sad! 😢😢😢 I'm listening to this hoping I'll change.

[@deepakrs_007]

Alcohol addiction is better than sugar addiction. Bcz alcohol addict can go in rehab. But sugar addicts don't have any rehab, bcz there is sugar in rehab too.