This post is just based on my experiences. The science seems to be a bit confusing on whether or not sugar is actually addictive so I won't go there.
I used to be one of the most sugar addicted people you would ever meet. I literally could not get enough. I'd say about half of my calories were coming from sweets. It was insane. I used to work in a retail store and would buy a bag of candy on my break, a big piece of cheesecake for lunch, and fruit juice on my other break. I'm not sure I've EVER gone a day without sweets since becoming an adult before this month.
About 3 weeks ago, I started working with a health coach. I know, you are probably rolling your eyes right now at the concept. But as part of his way to help me, he said I have to send him pictures of everything I put in my mouth. My sugar "addiction" was cured over night. It would be too embarrassing to send pictures of candy or desserts, and I know if I lied he would realize my calorie counts were off from the weight I was losing. I've gone from having sweets multiple times per day to 0 times in 3 weeks (unless you count fruits as "sweets").
I feel so much more satiated and energetic all the time. I used to think that sugar gave me energy and I would be so tired without it, but quite the opposite has been true. I haven't had any side effects of "withdrawal" the people who are proponents of sugar as an addiction would have you believe.
What do you think? Has anyone else gone cold turkey with sugar? Any thoughts on this topic are more than welcome.
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