How to Break Sugar Addiction in 30 Days [The Rules]

It is clear that eating sugar leads to weight, mood, and health problems, but that knowledge does little to prevent us from wanting to eat it. The hard truth is that breaking your addiction to sugar requires you to stop eating sugar. The silver lining is that your taste and desire for sugar will diminish in just one month, and the improvement in how you feel will shock you.

From a former sugar addict to you. This video shares the ground rules, so you are crystal clear on what exactly it means to be sugar-free.

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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

[davidevans]

I grew up eating Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes for breakfast. I ate candy and Coke almost daily, for school lunch my mom would pack a peanut butter/marshmallow/jelly sandwich, a Hostess cup cake and a small bag of Fritos. You get the idea. Having done the no-sugar diet as an adult with great success (50+ pounds) I assure that you absolutely will lose the desire for sugar products and will developed a distaste for them. I have had moist chocolate cake put in front of me with my response being "why in the world would anybody eat that?" You will feel amazing, clothes will fit and will feel like you "got your body back".

[isaacsevan]

i’ve been without sugar for two months now. the fatigue i used to experience is gone and my mood has stabilized. my body feels more at peace. it’s absolutely worth it.

[michaelfortney]

After about 20 months of being as sugar free as possible my biggest change is I never need any anti inflammatory medication like Advil or aspirin or Tylenol. I used to live on them. Haven’t taken any in a year. I’m simply never sore.

[pkendlers]

Breaking the sugar addiction in 30 days is not exactly the truth. I may not eat sugar anymore (carnivore diet) but that doesn't mean I still don't crave it 24/7.

Yes, without sugar I am losing weight, feel healthier, more alert, more awake, etc etc. But don't gloss over the addiction part. There are good days & bad days.

If you're trying to get off sugar and fall off the wagon, get right back on the wagon. Don't give up. But it won't be a cakewalk for some people. Be strong, because you're doing this for all your tomorrows.

[maryellenerikson]

I gave up sugar (and all sweeteners) for a month and never went back because I felt so much better. That was almost 8 years ago. I started on a Friday and I won't lie, that first weekend was rough, but by Monday afternoon I felt like laughing at nothing and dancing down the aisles while grocery shopping because I felt so good. I had one treat at a family get-together after my 30 days and felt so poorly afterwards that I decided I was sticking with my no sweets diet for life. I bring my own healthy snacks for holidays and birthdays, etc and it doesn't bother me at all to skip the cakes and cookies because I know now what they were doing to me. I used to be a sweets addict with the matching mood swings. Get off the sugar roller coaster, you will not regret it!

[Dbb]

I quit coffee and caffeine, I quit alcohol and next is sugar.
My father was vehemently against sugar and candy. This was back in the 1950’s and 60’s. A man well ahead of his time. 👍

[patjackson]

Thank you so much for consistently sharing great information! I never EVER thought that I could truly give up sugar and not be miserable. But it’s happened. I’ve lost 54 pounds over the last year sporadically doing intermittent fasting - but the majority of it (35 lbs) has happened since Sept when I got serious about giving up sugar. It doesn’t bother me one bit to sit next to someone eating my former favorite sweets.
The BEST part is no pain. I was nearly to the point of walking away from photographing weddings because by the end of an eight hour wedding day, my joint and muscle pain was awful. Did I mention it’s GONE? The struggle is worth it.
For me, mindset has been the key. Instead of feeling sorry for myself that I “can’t” have sugar, I’m so thankful that I now have the knowledge that’s changing my health and giving me new life. The 52 year old Pat runs literal circles around the 35 year old former Pat. Thank you for all you share Dr. Becky!

[wandasewell]

In giving up sugar/flour a few years ago, I was at 230 lbs and last week weighed in at 176 lbs. It is so great being away from that drive to be addicted to sugar and all their cousins!

[sharonmills]

The desire really never goes away for me - I went the last few years doing a great job with sugar - and this year I am back at it like crack! Not sure why but man it is powerful.

[kathykay]

Dr.Becky I am 71 years old and I have been addicted to sugar all my life. I am now prediabetic and I need to stop. I do not feel well at all and I struggle with many symptoms. I have been able to quit sugar for 13 days then I failed. Its like an alcoholic. It takes only 1 drink for them and it takes only 1 cookie for me. After watching this video I am determined to do 30 days and hopefully stay sugar free for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for all your precious advises.

[martinparmer]

We've been doing pretty good for a month. I'm down about 10 lbs, my wife is down about 5 (I've got way more lbs needed to lose than her) We're doing 2 meals a day and our hunger overall has decreased so much that it's hard to imagine being able to eat 3 meals a day. Great teaching from you Dr B. Thank you!

[kittyjones]

I'm doing it. I'm starting tomorrow cutting out added sugar. I want to break the addiction to sugar that I've had my entire life, so I can feel and look better. Thanks, Dr. Becky!

[gbers]

Sugar Free February starts tomorrow!
By doing a month with only 28 days, I'm going to speed run the challenge 😏

[valton]

I’ve got a very sweet tooth and know, from a lifetime of experience, that sugar is the culprit for my yo-yo weight gain. so let’s see how we go! I usually find that cutting out bread and cereals works well, and eating lots of soup will keep me full for longer and it’s a strategy I’ve used in the past.

I’m a vegetarian and love eating plant based food, but I’ve been in the habit of snacking on stuff I know isn’t good for me. Discipline is needed and I’ll do my best to follow Dr. Becky’s advice to rid myself of sugar cravings. Hopefully it will also help me shed the ten pounds I’ve put on in the last few months too!

I started my ‘sugar-free’ journey on Sunday 12 February 2023, and will report back in 30 days. The calendar has been marked! I’m sure anyone reading this will wish me luck! 👍

[peteraziz]

I have been sugar free for the better part of 2 years, no more brain fog, no more fatigue, no more joint pain, and i lost 24 kilograms in 10 months. What more can u ask for?

[brendamott]

I will join the February 1st group to stop eating sugar. I was thinking about my hip and joint pains as I was walking today. It's amazing that Dr. Becky's info came up when it did.
It's time to kick sugar to the curb!

[p.h.c.]

This is what I needed to hear, my husband and I have not made the right choices this past year. Tomorrow sounds like a good day to start for me!

[michelemcdermott]

I just found you- thought about intermittent fasting- but I’m an “eat sugar out of the sugar bowl” addict! I don’t know where to start! 😢

[Laughinglola]

I’m no longer sugar addicted but believe I’m still Carb Addicted.
Watching the Carb Addiction Teacher channel and Carb Addiction Doc channel has reinforced stopping the sugar addiction.
Now I’m more motivated- cut out Stevia completely.

Tyvm!

[garywarner]

No better time than February 1st to cut the sugar and return to healthy eating. Thanks Dr. Becky for your coaching and encouragement! Peace 😎