How can I start eating better? I’m addicted to sugar

Question

So I’m 100% convinced I’m addicted to sugar. If I don’t have at least one sugary item a day I get really bad headaches and I’m very irritable. I have depression and not eating sugar makes my depression a lot worse, but I’m overweight and I know it’s not good for me so I want to start eating cleaner and being healthier. Where can I start?

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I love sugar too! You can start by replacing refined sugars with all-natural sugar. Lots of fruit and you can even have a little dark chocolate everyday too. No need to cut it out completely because then you’ll most likely binge. Drinking a lot of water and eating more protein will help you feel fuller longer. I brush my teeth or use mouthwash after each meal, so that I don’t eat junk just to snack.

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I know the more you eat sugar the more you crave it. I would start doing diet sodas, eating more natural sugars, sugar free desserts etc. Just cut out one thing at a time, dont make it too hard all at once.

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Sugar is sugar. Table sugar is the same as using agave or honey. It's all the same and your body processes it the same way. Same blood sugar spike. Same crash. Same cravings in the feedback loop. 
As a former heavy duty sugar addict I can tell u what worked for me and helped me loose over 120lbs. I set a limit of 24 grams of sugar per day. Total. I counted all grams in beverages, breads, snacks, everything. Once I made that adjustment, it took about 2 weeks for the sugar cravings that used to legit consume me to go away completley. It became easy to stick to. Coupled with healthy habits, I lost the weight and felt 1000 times better. 
I would also suggest looking up Dr. Robert Lustig on YouTube. Hes a renound expert on this, teaches at Harvard and has been utilized by private and public companies to spearhead nutrition programs. His focus is on sugar addiction. 
Good luck with your sweet stuff breakup. I can say 100% you will be better off without it! ❤

How can I start eating better? I’m addicted to sugar

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