You'll NEVER Break Free From Sugar Addiction Until You DO THIS... | Dr. Robert Lustig

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  @ryanjohnson4193 · 2 months ago

  Easiest way I found for two weeks eat as much ground beef eggs bacon as I want.within a week my cravings are very controllable within two I eat once a day sometimes alternate day fasting and couldn't be happier. O sure I eat junk from time to time but no more than three days then back to the meat and eggs.down over 80 lbs

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• TE

  @Texas4EverGM · 2 years ago

  I would like to see more (ANY) studies done to test how reducing sugar can help fight cancer. Without going into detail... I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, was at stage 4. The DNA testing on the tumor estimated a 5 year life expectancy. I followed the recommended life extension treatments. I ALSO eliminated ALL sugar sources from my diet. NOW, I am testing as cancer free in under one year! AND I lost over 80 pounds and feel great. No longer on blood pressure pills. In my opinion, if your Doctor / Nutritionist do not recommend on every visit that you switch to a LOW sugar or Sugar Free Diet, you need to take action for yourself and even look for another health care practitioner.

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  @DonnaGoode-e2z · 2 years ago

  It’s horrible. I am 10 years clean from alcohol and a couple of other outside issues. I just got over withdrawal from sugar and refined carbs, and believe me, I had withdrawals. Maybe because of my past opioid use, but it was close to that withdrawal. Whole body pain, insomnia, you name it. Doing much better now and I feel so much better! My brain functions are back after damn near dementia, and I have more stamina, and can feel joy for a change.😂 Plus I’m skinny again. I highly recommend quitting.

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  @jeffm2262 · 2 months ago (edited)

  I attempted to reduce sugar over the course of an entire year, mainly by avoiding the bakery stands.  But couldn't last more than a week, and i think eating other carbs contributed to it.  What helped was an advice to over eat the good foods and then you are so full that a thought of sugar is an instant reject, helped by your body being so full.  Stuffed myself with meat and veggies for a week and was beyond the hurdle!

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• AN

  @annaqueripel2988 · 5 months ago

  I love that this interviewer actually let's Dr Lustig talk rather than just interrupting all the time like others. Really interesting video thanks 💪

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• MI

  @michaelmooradian1742 · 2 months ago

  The addiction is to dopamine not substances. Once addicted, if you stop one source of dopamine stimulation you are susceptible to any other dopamine producing substance because the addiction is to dopamine.

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• MO

  @monicafornaro3424 · 4 months ago

  Like cigarettes were for me before I quit cold turkey, but quitting sugar is much harder and I smoked 55 years.

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  @LeaveMyFreedomBe · 1 year ago

  I quit eating sugar two months ago. &nbsp;I quit eating all carbs and starches. &nbsp;It has been life changing. &nbsp;I can honestly state, as a former smoker and drinker, that sugar was the most difficult addiction to kick, and it IS an addiction. &nbsp;I would argue that in the future people will look back at this period and be confused as to why we so willingly allowed ourselves to become addicted to it. <br> <br>There are places for sugar, such as in high intensity sports, where you need the quick energy and plan to exhaust it. &nbsp;Use of sugar when it is not required, is purely self-destructive. &nbsp;Avoid it as much as you can. <br> <br>Over time you will notices that quitting sugar will get rid of mood swings, inflammation, bloating, crashes, and lots of extra weight. &nbsp;Mine just melted away. &nbsp;It will help with your cardio health too. &nbsp;Some experts believe that sugar is more dangerous than fat in your diet. &nbsp;I agree, based on my own experience. &nbsp;<br> <br>Every diet I tried was a waste of time until I got rid of the carbs. &nbsp;No sugar, starches, pastas, breads, ect. &nbsp;I also discovered that my body did not like yeast. &nbsp;Therefore, bread is out the question. &nbsp;I can still eat a tortilla without any issues. &nbsp; <br> <br>What I did: <br>- 18/6 Intermittent fasting <br>- Cut carbs and starches. <br>- Lowered calories to 1200/day. <br>- 30 minutes of strength training 3x week. <br> <br>If you have tried everything else, and you are tired of the gimmicks, try this. &nbsp;It may help you. &nbsp;Again, I did not promise it would be easy, but I also didn’t ask you for one dime for a “secret weight loss program”. &nbsp;Oh, and please save your kids from it too. &nbsp;They are hooked!

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  @hermanhelmich · 1 year ago

  This man made me quit sugar (for 5,5 months already). <br><br>He is such a straight shooter and great teacher. <br>Thank you dr Lustig

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  @sslexus430 · 1 year ago

  I see the extreme addiction in my little under 10 yo granddaughters, and basically, every person I know. &nbsp;That was me, too. &nbsp;I quit sugar and grains 2 1/2 years ago. &nbsp;Hubby says he wants to “cut back”, but it’s easier to quit it all the way, than to try and eat just a little bit.

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  @pakers2128 · 1 year ago (edited)

  My name is Pat, I am a sugar addict. &nbsp;No sugar in 7 yrs &amp; 2 months. &nbsp;I had a month &amp; 1/2 withdrawl process. &nbsp;I did this through a 12 Step program. &nbsp;I figured out I used sugar as A SELF ADMINISTERED, MOOD ALTERING DRUG since my mama gave me a cookie when I was very young. &nbsp;I have met sober alcoholics who had a same withdrawl experiance.

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  @chukisika · 1 year ago

  I was diagnosed prediabetic with hba1c 6.5. It&apos;s my 3rd month cutting carbs and sugar. Still eating the same amount of calories, but just replacing some of the carbs and sugar with protein and fat. Lost 9kg so far from 87 to 78kg. Crazy. Of course I still struggle some days to curb the cravings, but just keep reminding myself of the goal to become healthier and that I don&apos;t need it, my brain just programmed that way to reach the comforting dopamine hit that I am so used to.<br><br>Hopefully I can lower my hba1c to 5.7 by end of 2025. Wish me luck folks 🥺

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