“I was so shocked to find out how toxic and poisonous many experts believed it was…. From what I read, I was also encouraged to understand that I wasn't just some freak that had no self-control, sugar was actually doing things in my body that was causing me to crave it like an addict.” (Samantha Taylor – Sugar Addiction Solution)
When comparing people’s lives before and after sugar, the negative effects on the body with and the positive benefits without sugar are certainly obvious.
For you moms out there: “I have a 5 year old and we were having a hard time getting him to listen, he was bouncing off the walls; he was driving me crazy. When I started to get free from sugar I thought maybe it would help my son as well so I stopped giving him all the sugary snacks. Right away I noticed a change in his behavior, all of a sudden he was calming down and he is listening better. It's amazing how much easier it is being a mom and I am also amazed at how much less sick my kids get now; less fevers and colds.” (Kim - former sugar addict for 20 years)
For those of you dealing with headaches and/or other health issues: “I felt really unhealthy; I just didn't feel good, it was hard to get out of bed, I was having a hard time concentrating and I had a headache every day. I literally thought if the way I felt continues, I didn't know how I was going to make it through the next five years. I felt so bad, I even went to a doctor to see if something was wrong with me and he didn't find anything. It never occurred to me that sugar was causing these problems…. Now… I have lost the last 15 lbs that I could NOT lose for 10 years, I have more energy so I can run 3 miles a day, I feel good about myself, no more headaches and I am happy.” (Kathy – former sugar addict for over 40 years)
Another interesting thought is addiction to caffeine. Be careful with that, too. A lot of times, caffeine is accompanied by sugar, as in energy drinks. Some warnings about those are in the USAToday article "Young athletes and energy drinks: A bad mix?" If we’re taking care of our bodies with good nutrition and correct sleep, we should not need sugar and caffeine to keep us going. If a recovery drink is needed, choose coconut water, which is a healthier choice and doesn’t include the negativity of sugar and caffeine. Think long-term. Think of your cellular health.
I hope by now you’re convinced of the urgency to decrease your sugar intake. When you choose to do so… “Remember you are detoxing off a poisonous substance…your body was all out of whack from having blood sugar spikes to insulin surges, and your body needs some time to balance back out.” (Samantha Taylor - Sugar Addiction Specialist)
Do your body a favor. Lay off the sugar!
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
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