r/sugarfree

I can't live even 1 day on the diet simply because i'm super addicted to sugar and can't quit, it fucking sucks. i need help.

I realize the answer to this question is going to vary widely for every person, but I was wondering how many grams of sugar you give yourself in a day to allow for sugars found in foods (like fruit or dairy) throughout your day?

If it helps, I'm looking for calorie intakes anywhere from 1500 to 1800, but I'm happy to get feedback on all ranges.

Sorry if this has been covered previously. I'm new here, and did a search, but didn't see anything recent about daily sugar grams. Thanks for any responses!

Today I have gone 7 days without crisps. I have avoided them even tho they are in the house. I felt this deserved a Reddit community as I suspect there are not many people who have gone that long without a packet.

Temptation is only a bite away.

Thanks for reading and supporting

Floorspeed

P.S I miss crisps

I would appreciate some guidance—how did you manage the quitting process ? Did you stop abruptly, or did you use a gradual method?

I attempt to quit sugar but fail quickly.

I end up reaching for sugary snacks during the evenings.

In trying to get my life together, and the first thing I nedd to do is going sugar free.

Was just wondering is it worth quitting junk food/cheat meals altogether aswell together?

Thanks

I think going sugar free is the best decision I have ever made in my life. Previously, I would end my day with an entire dairy milk bar, which would make me crave more sugary foods and end up binging almost daily, and craving sugary foods CONSTANTLY.

Now, I find myself craving HEALTHY and FRESH foods, I'm super excited to eat a tin of mackerel, avocado, nuts, carrots, whatever. I do still eat fruit, but the lack of added sugar in my diet really makes me appreciate the decadence of a simple apple. My puffy face is practically gone, I feel much more confident and less anxious, and I get tired much less frequently.

After 2 years of battling 'relapsing' and second thoughts I think I'm here to stay forever!

If you're still debating whether to go sugar free, honestly just try for a few months, it might just change your life <3

I want to go for only natural sugars (like in fruit or honey)

No more sugary snacks .. but then, say I want to buy **bread** YEP that bread has sugar in it.

So what do I do?

Do I have to make everything from scratch? It'll need time patience and money to LEARN how, but if I get it right I know I'd make the time because it's worth it.

However I wish I could just do a normal food shop, but literally everythingggg has unnecessarily huge amounts of sugar in it.

It's genuinely hard to avoid it ;/

I quit vaping in January and developed a sugar addiction. I used to hate sweets, and now I'm snacking on it all day. I think it's activating the same reward pathways nicotine did. I wanted to quit, but I felt very anxious and irritable when I tried. Plus, the headache was terrible. I've now gained cl about 25lbs so far with no end in sight if I don't cut the sweets out. My regular diet is actually low calorie and healthy whole foods. Any input appreciated. Thanks

I have cut down on sodas and ice cream for starters. I used to finish 2 tubs of ice cream in 2-3 days.

The only added sugar I am consuming right now is in the morning coffee. But I often have sugar cravings after meals and I'm stopping myself from ordering a couple tubs of ice cream.

For context, sugar has been my escape and the only way I could function and get things done growing up because of the lack of nutritious food at home. So, please please encourage me to continue my journey.

P.S: I dislike bananas and cannot consume yoghurt.

I am 23 and I've been avoiding added/refined sugar because for around 7 years I've noticed a strange reaction whenever I consume a significant amount of it.

I can experience:

• significant fatigue
• feeling unusually hot or almost feverish
• increased sweating
• irritability
• burning or irritation in my nose
• stuffy nose and increased mucus
• feeling like I'm coming down with a cold

The symptoms can appear relatively soon after consuming it.

Interestingly, fructose from fruit doesn't seem to cause the same reaction. It mainly happens with foods and drinks containing added/refined sugar.

I've had this investigated by doctors because I also tend to feel like I'm getting colds quite often. I've had blood tests including immune system testing, and everything was normal. I was told there was no evidence of an immune deficiency. Allergy testing was also negative, and testing for histamine intolerance was normal.

I've also noticed that getting less sleep makes me much more likely to develop these cold-like symptoms. After consuming a lot of added sugar, I can sometimes feel more tired than usual even the following day.

I've been avoiding added sugar because I feel much better without it, but I'd still really like to understand what is actually causing this reaction rather than simply avoiding sugar forever. It's honestly frustrating not knowing what is causing it, especially after having it investigated and still not getting a clear explanation.

Has anyone experienced something similar? What could cause added sugar to trigger such a strong reaction, especially the fatigue, feeling hot/sweating and cold-like nasal symptoms?

A text message I shared with my friend this morning:

“Dude. 21 days, no sugar, no benefits seen.
I feel so duped.
And by benefits I’m not even talking weight.
I mean the clear skin, the mental clarity, increased energy. All the benefits people are always shouting from the rooftops about.
And I really haven’t had any sugar at all. Not even hidden sugar cause I haven’t been having condiments either. Feel so duped for real.”

For context: I’m talking about added sugar, not all carbs in general. I used to have this stuff everyday! In one form or another: cakes, chocolate, confectionary, coca-cola, literally every single day! What gives? And I’m not overeating either. Just normal, regular, balanced whole foods. But I genuinely don’t notice anything different than before.

I've been researching the relationship between added sugar, hunger, and food cravings.

One idea I'm exploring is whether substantially reducing added sugar eventually makes sweet foods less compelling and makes it easier to control eating.

I'm particularly interested in what happens in the real world—not simply whether people believe sugar is healthy or unhealthy.

If you've substantially reduced or eliminated added sugar for at least two weeks, I'd really like to hear about your experience.

1. Did your cravings for sweets decrease, increase, or stay about the same?
2. If they decreased, about how long did it take before you noticed a difference?
3. After being away from added sugar for a while, did foods you previously enjoyed begin tasting too sweet?
4. Did reducing sugar change your overall hunger or make it easier to go longer between meals without snacking?
5. Were there particular foods—soda, candy, desserts, sweetened coffee, etc.—that were especially difficult to give up?
6. If you eventually returned to eating more added sugar, what caused it? Was it cravings, convenience, social situations, stress, holidays, something else?

Hi everyone - joined this community as I feel like it's time I kicked sugar for good. I'm 36 years old, and I've given up both smoking and alcohol, and - apart from caffeine, don't even get me started on that - sugar is the last beast.

I'm currently still eating fruit (although not a lot, as I've generally not got a big taste for it) and bread. Along with obviously pasta, rice and oats. Not sure if they count, but hey.

I'm 7 days in and feeling it today. Yesterday, I felt amazing. I've rejoined the gym recently and have upped my protein, and generally feeling better. I want to give up sugar for good because I also have hypothyroidism, and it makes me feel pretty terrible.

I did Sunday-Friday pretty easily, but I'm wondering if the sugar free energy drink I had after the gym on Friday has now resulted in the cravings I have today. I felt fine before that, no food noise, no cravings. Woke up today not feeling too bad, but as the day has gone on, the food noise has started again, and I can't stop thinking about chocolate. I'm wondering if the sugar free, artificially sweetened drinks are doing this.

I'm only a week in - the longest I have lasted previously is approx 3 months. I'm not going to cave, but this is so bloody hard. I want chocolate so bad right now I feel physically sick. It's ridiculous.

I've seen a lot of people say they also had to give up artifical sweeteners. Curious how many people here have been able to carry on having them vs how many had to give them up? I think I might be the latter, as I was doing fine right up until yesterday. Would love to know everyone's feelings on this. I'm sorry as this has probably been asked a million times already. Maybe the artificial sweeteners are a whole other addiction I'll have to beat!

I’m on day 5 of no added sugar. I was never a candy person, but I did enjoy fudge pops, chocolate chip cookies, and waffles with maple syrup and I would eat something sweet every day at the end of the day. I stopped eating sugar five days ago, and I have not experienced any withdrawal after reading. A lot of the people’s experiences on here. I thought that was a factor that I was see by now for context as well. I cut out all breads crackers whenever I crave something sweet I just eat a fruit and I haven’t fully let go of sauces with that sugar, but even when I do eat the sauces they honestly aren’t even worth mentioning. My question is did other people go through this process and don’t have any withdrawal symptoms (headaches, fatigue, etc.) ?

what i expected & gained

1. weight loss

2. hair/skin improved

3. zero cavities

4. better nutrition

5. improved sleep

Bonus Surprise (s)

1. sustainable weight loss- slow but easy to maintain

2. able to study for career upgrade

3. MOre relaxed about facial genetics & unique features

4. palate change- i don't have to force quality food

5. mood swings finally resolved- no more trigger temper

I usually eat a frozen meal at lunch during the week to save time. There are a couple of brands I know that have some "no added sugar" items like Deep Indian Kitchen and Saffron Road (not all their products, but a few varieties that I like have none added). So far my selection is limited to those 2 brands but I was hoping to find some other ones. Anyone have any recommendations for frozen entrees with no added sugar? Thanks.