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What Is the Sugar Diet?
It’s exactly what it sounds like. For a short period (in my case, a little over a week), you load up on sugar—and I mean real sugar. Fruits. Fruit juices. Even table sugar, honey and candy. 🍭🍯🍇
The theory is this: when you’ve been on Carnivore (or Keto or any other low-carb approach) long enough, your metabolism can adapt and slow down. The Sugar Diet floods the system with quick-burning energy⚡️, wakes things up, and gets your body burning hotter.
It’s controversial. It’s wild. It’s not for everyone. But I was curious—and I was stuck—so I gave it a shot.😊

My Experience
Here’s what my days looked like:
🍍 Pineapple
🍑 Canned peaches
🍓 Strawberries with actual sugar on them
🍉 Watermelon
🍇 Frozen green grapes (my absolute favorite)
🍎 Orange juice, apple juice—lots of it
🍧 Non-dairy, fat-free sorbet at night (raspberry and lemon)
And honestly? It worked. ✅ The scale started moving again. My metabolism kicked into high gear. I had no bathroom issues, no bloating, nothing weird going on physically.
But mentally? 🧠
That’s where I felt it. I got foggy. 🌫️ My brain felt like it was wrapped in cotton. I was more irritable than usual. My fuse was shorter. I missed the mental clarity Carnivore gives me like nothing else can. ✨
After the reset, I jumped back to Carnivore—and it felt like home. 🏠 My mind cleared up within a day. My cravings vanished. ❌🍬 The weight is dropping again—down 75 pounds 🏋️♂️ and I suspect I’ll lose another 10 in the next two weeks.
Would I do the Sugar Diet again? Yes—but sparingly. ⚖️ It’s a tool, not a lifestyle. For me, Carnivore is where I feel best. ❤️🔥 But if I plateau again, I know what’s in the toolbox.