r/sugarfree

I think I need some hand holding here… I’m pretty dependent on sugar in a way that makes me feel like my day isn’t “done” without it. Sometimes mid day I feel like I “deserve” it.

I quit drinking 7 months ago, just because I felt like it wasn’t adding to my life but was adding to my waist. I don’t really miss it. I had a glass of wine on my birthday 2 weeks ago and thought … meh. I want to feel that way about sugar!!!!!!!

Who can lend some advice for how to cut sugar out of my life?

Should I try to do it gradually, or cold turkey?

Do I need to avoid it in everything to be able to let it go? I see people saying pasta sauces or dressings… should I be that strict?

Is Diet Coke/soda a gateway drug??

HELP!

This sub really helped me remove sugar from my meals. I really didn't miss it, which was shocking because I used to have a major sweet tooth. I also was kind of skeptical that diet products were a problem, but I didn't consume diet products, so I wasn't too dialed into those posts.

Anyway, after 30+ years of primarily drinking water, about 8 months ago I had a diet soda (DC) at a friend's house and forgot how much I loved that kind of soda. I started having a diet soda most days and after about 6 months I was having one every day and sometimes two. My thinking was that it wasn't really causing me a problem, and it was a fun treat. All of a sudden, about a month ago, I wanted ice cream or a crunchy cookie every day, which seemed reasonable until it dawned on me that I was totally backsliding and sugar or diet soda was a part of my daily intake. After about 3 weeks, I stopped drinking diet soda, and the cravings immediately disappeared.

PSA: Diet soda seems like an easy replacement for sugar, but for some of us, it really causes problems!

I pigged out on sugar the other night. Back to the drawing board.

well, I had sugar today. it’s a national holiday and my lovely father made a French desert (yes on an american holiday) I couldn’t say no, don’t worry I’ll be back on the bandwagon now.

To preface I’ve been sugar free for like a month and some change… heck maybe even 2 months. I was very hesitant about sugar free because one I love dopamine. and two as an autistic person I really felt fake sugar tasted weird + had a strange aftertaste I couldn’t get over.

Well today I ate sugar after awhile. And welp, it has a strange aftertaste too! One I never noticed before. I couldn’t finish the dessert, it tasted too gross around the fourth bite. Something I would only have with fake sugars before.

ill stick with my pure monkfruit extract… I prefer those desserts now. How my tastebuds have changed.

i didnt know what to tag this sorry!

Last night I had a lucid dream of sugar shame. One of the managers in my office, who has grown to like me, realized I had finished all my sugar products, but I had also binged on another coworker's sugar products! This manager was horrified and asked me what was wrong with me. I felt ashamed of myself and tried to let her know that I had a problem and could not help it! I was traumatized that my manager would no longer respect me due to my disgusting lack of self-control. I was so relieved when I woke up and realized this was just a dream.

What is your take on this dream?

Hello,

I don't have something against the fructose or natural sugars found in carbs such as sweet potatoes, but I wonder about your experience.

For me, the main reasons of adopting the refined sugar free diet is more energy, better sleep and fat loss.

However, during summer, watermelon is rising and I don't want to miss this.

Today I ate some watermelon and after few weeks without sugar I felt that I am going to develop diabetes, but after that it felt good... so good like a drug.

Since I am not experienced as some seniors from this sub, I wonder if the today's fructose will cancel my benefits.

Thank you.

My first week giving up sugar wasn't too hard because I had time to myself, although the withdrawal was a lot!

Now I'm starting to see friends, I'm finding food-wise it's easy, but I hate going for a drink with someone and only ordering water. All suggestions are very welcome!

I’m only allowing myself whole fruit and in this heat wave I’ve been enjoying frozen fruit. I’m so glad my tastebuds have changed so that the treat tastes sweet enough to satisfy. And so nutritious! strawberries and cherries are my favorite but pineapple and blueberries are great too.

Day 11 of no sugar and I am exhausted! I started to feel very tired last night but woke up the same this morning! Bear in mind I do have 3 kids under 5… but I am well used to being tired through lack of sleep. I was hoping week two would bring a burst of energy, but I feel more tired than before! Please tell me it’s coming?! Should add I am breastfeeding too, if that makes a difference?

It's very difficult trying to find things that don't have any added sugars, it made me realize how much sugar is just in everything. I had a no sugar monster, and I am on a calorie deficit at the same time, so it's really hard. For me I just really want to limit how much sugar I have since type 2 diabetes runs in the family.

Im trying to make brownies for my mother birthday who is diabetic. Ive tried a few recipes and has done some research and im trying to get as close to real brownies as possible and have them taste good at the very least. Ive tried multiple different recipes, either they come out more like crumbley cake and have a horrible after taste or the ingredients such as bananas might have too much natural sugar for her.
The issues im having mainly is the substitution for the texture that sugar gives the brownies. I have powder and liquid monk fruit so adding a sweet taste to it is no issue. My other challenge is she does not eat most sugar substitute such as erithritol or allulose etc. strictly prefers monk for.

Ive also considered using protein powder as flour substitute instead of using almond flour or oat flour. I just don’t have enough knowledge of the science behind baking to Frankenstein my own recipe from the ones I’ve tried.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Hello,

27 years old male, 73kg and 1.75m height here.

I am in week 3 and I lost most of my appetite.

I also practice OMAD fasting, and before eating sugar, I ate ~2500 kcal in my meal.

Now, I eat around 1250 kcal and don't want more food.

When my appetite will come back?

// LE: I workout 7 days / week.

Hello,

Is honey allowed on sugar free lifestyle?

What about other sweetners?

Thank you.

Guys how the hell do I stop craving sugar 😭
When I stop myself from eating it
I just end up eating it like 1h later

Sugar cravings every day and indulge! May try to go cold turkey. Anyone who can give recipes for substitute sweets concoctions? But then I’ve heard substitute sugar additives can still create cravings?

Hello,

I am in week 2 of sugar free lifestyle and apart from a better weight, I noticed:

- better sleep (this is huge)

- more energy

- at least 80% less brain fog

- better eating habits

And to my surprise, I face the hard things that I didn't face before.

I no longer avoid them and try to look for distractions.

Did you notice something similar?