How I Cut Sugar from My Diet and Lost 3kg (From 67kg)

I didn’t quit sugar dramatically. There was no detox, no cleanse, no extreme plan.

I simply got tired tired of stubborn weight, constant cravings, and relying on sugar just to feel normal. At 67kg, I knew something had to change. And for me, the biggest trigger was added sugar.

This is my real, practical experience of cutting sugar and losing 3kg, without suffering, calorie counting, or giving up real food.

Why Cutting Sugar Was the Turning Point for My Weight Loss

For a long time, sugar hid in my routine:

• Sweetened tea
• Biscuits with tea
• Cakes for “special occasions”

But special occasions were happening almost every day.

I realised that my weight gain wasn’t from large meals it was from frequent small sugar hits throughout the day. Once I addressed that, everything started changing.

Step 1: I Reduced Tea Time (My Biggest Source of Sugar)

If you’re trying to lose weight by cutting sugar, start by tracking drinks not food.

Tea was my main sugar habit.

Every cup meant:

• Added sugar
• A snack
• A craving cycle

What I did:

• Reduced tea from several times a day to once
• Stopped drinking tea out of habit

This alone reduced my daily sugar intake significantly without feeling deprived.

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Step 2: I Switched to Green Tea (No Sugar Needed)

I didn’t force myself to like green tea.

I introduced it slowly.

Over time:

• My taste buds adjusted
• Sugar cravings reduced
• I stopped needing sweetness in drinks

Green tea helped me break the psychological dependence on sweet drinks, which is a major barrier to sugar-free weight loss.

Step 3: I Completely Cut Out Sweets, Cakes, and Biscuits

Moderation didn’t work for me.

One biscuit always led to another.

So I chose elimination instead of negotiation.

What helped:

• Not keeping sugary snacks at home
• Avoiding buying them “for visitors”
• Breaking the tea + biscuit association

This step alone reduced mindless eating and emotional cravings.

What Happened After I Cut Sugar (Unexpected Benefits)

Most people fear hunger when cutting sugar.

I experienced the opposite.

Changes I noticed:

• Fewer cravings
• Stable energy levels
• Feeling full for longer
• No mid-day energy crashes

Then slowly, without pressure:

I lost 3kg.

No extreme dieting. No obsession.

Just hormonal balance and consistency.

What I Ate Instead of Sugar (Simple and Sustainable)

I didn’t replace sugar with artificial sweeteners.

I focused on real meals:

• Proper breakfast instead of tea + snacks
• Balanced meals with vegetables, protein, and starch
• Drinking water when cravings hit

When meals are satisfying, sugar loses control.

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Lessons I Learned From Cutting Sugar

1. Cutting sugar works best when done gradually
2. Drinks contribute more sugar than most people realise
3. Environment matters more than willpower
4. Weight loss becomes easier when insulin spikes reduce

This journey taught me that sugar addiction is behavioral, not a personal failure.

How to Start to Cut Sugar (Practical Advice)

If you want to reduce sugar and lose weight:

• Start with drinks
• Reduce frequency before eliminating completely
• Replace habits, not just food
• Eat proper meals

Ask yourself:

Where is most of my sugar coming from?

That answer is your starting point.