December 27th 2018

Are you addicted to sugar?

Complete this quiz to find out! While you go through these questions, answer openly and honestly and remember that often your first instinct is correct. There are no right or wrong answers; so don't cheat yourself out of an accurate result by being dishonest or trying to answer with what you think you should say!

How often do you eat sugary foods past the point you intended to?

Once I start, I cannot stop!

I never eat sugary foods to excess

Do you crave simple carbs like bread, pasta, pastries, rice etc?

Frequently (daily)

Infrequently (weekly or less)

Never

Do you ever have strong cravings for meat or salty foods?

Yes, often

No, never

Sometimes, but not often

There are sweet treats in your house. Are you:

Hyper-aware the treats are there, know the exact location and amount left. The treats are 'calling your name'

Indifferent - you easily forget it is there.

Do you eat sugary foods to fill an emotional need?

Yes, whenever something goes 'wrong' or I feel overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated or upset I find myself eating sweets.

No, I never use food as a way to self-soothe.

Sometimes, but rarely

How often do you have desert?

Every day, I feel like something is missing without sweets after dinner!

A few times per week

Only on rare special occasions (or never)

You have a block of chocolate, you:

Eat a couple of squares then return the rest to the fridge for later

Once the block is opened, it can easily disappear in one sitting

Growing up, were sugary treats used to motivate you?

Yes, at school and at home sweet treats, lollies etc were frequently used to motivate me.

Yes they tried, but it did not work for me

N/A

Do you ever feel ashamed - self loathing, disgusted or depressed about your eating habits?

Yes, often

No, never

Sometimes, mostly after over-indulging on sweets

Do you feel hungry straight after a meal? (especially lunch)

Yes, after most meals, especially lunch

No, I feel well satisfied

Occasionally; depends what I eat

Do you find it difficult to cut down on starchy, sweet or salty foods?

Yes

Do you ever have a foggy head mid-afternoon or after big meals?

Yes, most afternoons I crash & feel foggy/lethargic

No, I have mental clarity throughout the day

Sometimes, depends what I eat

There is a bowl of mini sweet snacks at work, but you're trying to cut back. Do you

Leave them there, carry on with your day

Get one, or a couple and move on with your day

Struggle to 'stay strong; every time you walk past them, eventually giving in

With pure determination and willpower you walk past them, think about them, fantasise about them but forcibly avoid eating one.

Do you rely on soft drinks, energy drinks or other sugary beverages to power your day?

Yes, multiple times per day

No, never

Occasionally; depends whats happening in my life

Do you start your day with cereal, toast, bagel, muffins, croissant or other simple carbs?

Yes, and I often need to snack mid-morning

Yes, but I'm satisfied until lunch

No, I enjoy complex carbs in a balanced morning meal

Do you add extra sugar (of ANY kind - honey, white/raw/brown cane sugar) to your coffee, tea, hot chocolate?

Always

Sometimes

No, I don't need it (or do not drink coffee/tea)

Do you find it impossible to stick to healthy eating resolutions long-term?

Yes, I only last a few days to a week

I have stuck it out up to a few weeks before, but eventually slip into old habits

No, I have no problems sticking to a regular healthy eating resolution long-term

If you eat a large piece of cake what happens next?

You feel very full, but loved every bite

You enjoyed it, but feel woozy and regretful

You ride the waves of energy high and crash, get a headache and tummy troubles, feeling sickly and wishing you hadn't eaten so much.

Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Yes, you are addicted to sugar

Based on your answers, yes; you are addicted to sugar! . Sweet poison is driving your food choices, impacting your mental health, increasing your waistline, ageing your skin and impacting your energy. Now you know for sure; it's time to take a definitive stance against sugar and take back control over your life. You can do this!

Share your Results :

Are You Addicted to Sugar?

No! You are not addicted to sugar, well done!

You can indulge in a sweet treat without overdoing it, you're not struggling with on-going sugar cravings or sugar-induced energy fluctuations. You are not a sugar addict, congratulations!

Share your Results :

Are You Addicted to Sugar?

You are on your way to Sugar Addiction - be careful!

Sugar may not yet be completely overruling your food choices all of the time; but if you keep consuming it this often you may end up in full sugar addiction. Now is a good time to consider really cutting down!

Share your Results :

Did you get the result you expected?

If you are addicted to sugar or on your way, here is your ultimate guide to quit sugar for good.

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[Quiz] Are you Addicted to Sugar?

Are you addicted to sugar?

How often do you eat sugary foods past the point you intended to?

Do you crave simple carbs like bread, pasta, pastries, rice etc?

Do you ever have strong cravings for meat or salty foods?

There are sweet treats in your house. Are you:

Do you eat sugary foods to fill an emotional need?

How often do you have desert?

You have a block of chocolate, you:

Growing up, were sugary treats used to motivate you?

Do you ever feel ashamed - self loathing, disgusted or depressed about your eating habits?

Do you feel hungry straight after a meal? (especially lunch)

Do you find it difficult to cut down on starchy, sweet or salty foods?

Do you ever have a foggy head mid-afternoon or after big meals?

There is a bowl of mini sweet snacks at work, but you're trying to cut back. Do you

Do you rely on soft drinks, energy drinks or other sugary beverages to power your day?

Do you start your day with cereal, toast, bagel, muffins, croissant or other simple carbs?

Do you add extra sugar (of ANY kind - honey, white/raw/brown cane sugar) to your coffee, tea, hot chocolate?

Do you find it impossible to stick to healthy eating resolutions long-term?

If you eat a large piece of cake what happens next?

Did you get the result you expected?

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