Oh sugar, my sweet, sweet friend; it’s time to say goodbye once and for all. There will be no more turning to you in times of weakness, when I’m feeling down or lonely. No more late night binge sessions watching the Bachelor. You’re bad for me and you definitely don’t have my best interests at heart.
10 reasons I have to quit sugar for good
Here are all the reasons I have to quit you for good:
Sugar causes belly fat
I can’t get rid of the belly fat and you are completely to blame! I have no energy so you’re even stopping me from exercising. You make me store fat like I’m a bear preparing for hibernation and you just won’t let it go. My hormones are totally out of whack because of you. I know without you I can return my hormones to normal and start to lose that belly fat.
Sugar causes high cholesterol
You are scaring me with these high cholesterol numbers and my blood pressure is through the roof, it’s obvious you don’t care whether I live or die even though I feel nothing but love for you. Leaving you will bring my numbers to healthy, normal levels.
Sugar causes inflammation and feeds bad bacteria
You’re really cruel and I feel like an old person because of you. I hurt all over, in every joint, the stiffness when I wake in the morning is so wrong. The inflammation is just too much for me to handle, it’s got to stop. All you want to do is feed bad bacteria and my body reacts to it with inflammation while my good bacteria starves and dwindles away. Without you the bad bacteria will not have food, this will give the good bacteria a chance to flourish especially with the addition of fermented foods.
Sugar gives me wrinkles
You are purposely making me look older just so I won’t leave you and look elsewhere for a better relationship. The wrinkles, dull and lifeless skin make you feel secure. But guess what? I am leaving you and I’m going to look younger, have glowing and clear skin and you can’t stop me. I’m leaving you for fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchee, yogurt, kefir and kombucha they will love me like you never could.
Sugar weakens my immune system
I’m constantly sick with colds and flus because you know it’s another way to keep me tied to you. But when I quit our relationship I know I’ll have a stronger immune system and I’ll better be able to resist those bad germs and viruses.
Sugar wrecks my digestive tract
It’s true you don’t mind my farting and belching but I do mind! The environment you’ve created in my stomach is making it nearly impossible to properly breakdown my food. By the time it gets to my digestive tract it causes my intestines to leak undigested food into my body and this only adds to the inflammation. Without you in my life my body will start to get the nourishment it requires to be healthy so there will be no more gas, bloating, digestive distress, diarrhea or constipation. I say good riddance!
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Sugar may be connected to cancer
I know cancer is your pet project and the ‘gift’ you truly want to give me. I have to decline so don’t even waste your money. When I quit you it will kill, by starvation, any lingering cells that want to transform into cancer. I don’t like to think of myself as a murderer but the way I see it, better them than me.
Sugar may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia
At one point I really thought our relationship would endure ‘til the day I died (know you’ve been trying to make that happen sooner than later). I see now you truly wanted to give me Alzheimer’s or dementia so I would forget how awful you’ve been to me. I fooled you; it will never get to that point, you’re vision will never become reality.
Sugar only makes me feel happy temporarily
I thought I needed you in order to be happy, I thought you made feel better. Unfortunately, those feelings were only temporary and then I wanted you even more. You’ve made me suffer from anxiety and depression just so I would be dependent on the brief feelings of bliss you gave me. I’m no longer into band-aids that only cover up the real issues behind the depression and anxiety. I’m going to face my issues head on and move forward without you.
The more sugar I eat, the more I crave
You have been a cruel friend, you’ve been manipulating me all along. Making me crave you and feel like I couldn’t do without you. I know now your secret intent has been to feed the bad bacteria. What I didn’t realize was how loud those buggers scream ‘FEED ME!” and that the more of them I had the more I craved you. What a tricky bastard you are.
Goodbye, Sugar
I realize now it’s always been about you, you, you! With your goals met you were getting everything you wanted while I got nothing. I was blind to your selfishness, your narcissism and your cruelty. I’m awake now and no longer going to live in your thrall, so goodbye sugar. I mean it this time.
Susan Mary Malone says
All so true, Kim! Sugar is the villain in our bodies, and as you say, linked to all of these.
I gave it up years ago, and the response of my body has been amazing. Yep, I slip now and then, but rarely, as I no longer want it. After a few weeks without it, you lose the taste for it entirely!
kim says
I completely agree Susan! It is amazing how this one step can have so many benefits.
Candess says
Fantastic synopsis Kim! I have been off sugar with a couple relapses for months and it makes a big difference. Sugar messes with blood sugar and creates cravings and feelings of starving. The sugar feeds the fungus in the body and when the fungus dies off, you feel like you are starving or desperate for sugar. Getting off sugar has been amazing!
kim says
Thanks Candess!
robin rue says
I will never cut sugar out of my life, but I totally get why people do. You raise lots of good points here.
Kim Jones says
It is hard Robin! It took me nearly a year to work up the courage to do it. It was worth it!!! You can do it, too!
Tara Teaspoon says
It’s so so hard! All the reasons are motivating though. Thanks for the reminders!
Kim Jones says
You can do it Tara!
tara pittman says
As I tell my boys, sugar has no good nutrition for our bodies. So I focus on healthy foods.
Amber Myers says
Nice! I personally could never do it. I love my sugar too much. But I do try to limit it.
Kim Jones says
Limiting is good, too. I had some issues that wouldn’t go away until I did a complete 90 day detox.
Tiffany says
I love this informative post. I’m starting a new sugar detox (I’ve done the Whole 30 and regular sugar detoxes before) and I always feel so much better without sugar. Cheers 🙂
Kim Jones says
Thanks Tiffany! Sugar detox is so good for us but also so hard. Good job!
Donna Ashworth says
I have a serious sugar addiction, it is so bad, I literally eat sweets and chocolate throughout the day every day! I have been considering this for a while
Kim Jones says
Hi Donna, I can relate! I’ve been there myself. I have some great tips for combating cravings if you’re interested. Just email me directly [email protected] and I will share them.
Juan Pedro Moreno says
Great post!!
We do not need sugar.
I’m doing my best to quit , I ´m taking 50% less sugar than 6 month ago, hope I can gave up at 100%.
All the best!
Kim Jones says
Thank you Juan! Good job on your efforts, keep it up, you can do it. I have some great tips for helping you curb cravings. Email at [email protected] and I will send them to you.
Cathy Sykora says
Great post. Sugar is used as a reward in our culture. It’s hard to bring a child up sugar-free when they’re frosting pretzels for art in kindergarten and providing plates of glazed donuts in oncology department after radiation treatments.
I’ve not given up sugar completely, I do dates and 100% maple syrup and fruit. Once you give up the processed stuff – it doesn’t call to you to over indulge.
Thanks!
Kim Jones says
Thanks Cathy! So true about the sugar everywhere and especially starting with our kids. One of my big issues I have is with the marketing of sugary, unhealthy foods to kids. Keep up the good work and making smart choices!
Robin says
Love all the reasons to give up sugar! I have cut way back, but have not given up completely. I agree, eat some, want more, so I am very aware of that. One bite will not do it! I shall keep making progress; my health depends on thus!
Kim Jones says
Thanks Robin and excellent for cutting back, I know it’s not easy.
Tina Gleisner says
Great post & great tips. I’ll always remember the day someone challenged me about yogurt … and I learned that most of them have way too much sugar, so I buy one with very little sugar & know it’s healthier.
Kim Jones says
Good job Tina! Keep it up. Small changes can lead to big results.
Anosa says
I never though sugar has this so many things that affect our bodies. I need to check out my sugar intakes to be able to avoid sickness as soon as possible. Thanks for the inputs, such so many information I learned just now.
Kim Jones says
You’re welcome, I’m glad to help. Let me know if you might need any tips to curb cravings or about hidden sugars in foods. Email me at [email protected]
Tamuria says
I love the way this was written, Kim. Sugar really is a bit of a monster. It can even create monsters when it plays around with your moods. We saw this recently when one of the Goddesses (granddaughters) was having regular meltdowns. We all came onboard to ensure she didn’t have any sugar and her tantrums decreased drastically.
Reba Linker says
Thank you, Jennifer and KIm! What a beautifully written break-up letter to ‘bad boy’ sugar! Loved the humor and the wisdom!
Kim Jones says
Thank you Reba! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Sonya Kolodziejska says
Girl this could not have been more timely! After a complete blow out yesterday i woke up and said i need this to change! I have kept y eating clean today and feel great. Long may it continue. Sugar is so addictive!
Kim Jones says
Aha! The aha is so important. Good job Sonya. I have some great tips to help you combat cravings just email me at [email protected]
Apolline Adiju says
Honestly, when I stopped eating sugar, I did not have half of the reasons you have discussed here. Like giving wrinkles and weakening the immune system! My main aim for stopping and switching to honey was because of my weight. I saw it as the biggest obstacle to my weight loss journey, and I am happy I stopped it some years ago.
Kim Jones says
Congratulations Apolline! All reasons are good for stopping excess sugar in our diets, we all need to know our own.
Nadine Cathleen says
This was such a joy to read 🙂 I love the way you have written the post! Bad sugar, off you go, we are through!
Kim Jones says
Thank you Nadine! I’m happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Jennifer L says
It’s just insane the impact sugar can have on the body. I don’t have the biggest sweeth tooth, but I do get the occasional craving so I tend to stay with bitter dark chocolate bite or a vegan dessert to minimize the artifical sugars.
Kim Jones says
Hi Jennifer, It is insane! I’m glad you don’t suffer from a big sweet tooth, lucky girl. Keep up the good work.
Tandy Elisala says
Wow, Kim, great article. As a 4 time cancer thriver, I loved your take on the cancer section of this article. You raise all great and true points about sugar. There is sugar in so many products and foods. I think it’s overwhelming at first to go cold turkey. What I’ve done is start with the obvious – chocolate, desserts/sweets and it’s going well. I’m working my way towards a solid 75% no sugar diet.
Kim Jones says
Hi Tandy,
I love that you are a cancer thriver, awesome! Thank you for loving the article. Excellent job on working your way toward a 75% no sugar diet. It can be overwhelming going cold turkey and I’m speaking from experience. It took 6 months for me to work up the courage to do. We have to do what works best for us. If you’re interested, I have some great tips to help curb sugar cravings. Email me at [email protected] and I’ll send the tips.
Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim says
This is one of my biggest challenges. Marking this article to save for later. Thanks for this.
Kim Jones says
Hi! Sugar is definitely a challenge because it’s so prevalent. I have some tips to help curb sugar cravings. If you’re interested please email me at [email protected] and I’ll send them to you.
Smith says
I am already in a control of taking SUGAR. But sometimes it’s going out of control. We must have to control this thing. Thanks, Kim, for this life-saving share.
Kim Jones says
You’re welcome! If you’re interested I have some great tips on helping to curb cravings, just email me at [email protected] and I’ll send them to you. Thanks