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| I find it very hard to say no to sweets that are offered to me. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| Can’t get enough sweet stuff? You could be addicted to sugar, says Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of the book Beat Sugar Addiction NOW! But realizing you’re hooked doesn’t mean you have to give sugar up. Instead, Dr. Teitelbaum says, “You have to figure out what’s causing your sugar cravings, then treat that underlying cause. Not only will your sugar cravings go away, but you’ll feel dramatically better overall.” To find out where you stand, take the following quizzes (adapted from Beat Sugar Addiction NOW!) to see if you're addicted to sugar and pinpoint your sugar addict type (from Quick-Fix Sugar Fanatic and Sweet Tooth Soother to Sugar Self Medicator and Hormonal Sugar Hunter). Then, learn the life-changing tips you need to feel better fast. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| My favorite jeans have gotten too tight over the past year. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| I’m generally not cranky, but when I am about to get my period I get the blues or feel really anxious. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| I find it very hard to say no to sweets that are offered to me. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| My go-to mood booster is usually ice cream, cookies, or something else I know I probably shouldn’t be eating. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| I try to slim down -- but the scale won’t budge. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| I eat sweets or simple carbs (like bagels or white bread) at least three times a day. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| If I wait more than a few hours to eat, I get shaky and start to feel woozy. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| Congrats! While you like sweets as much as the next person, you munch sugar-filled foods in healthy moderation. Keep eating lots of good-for-you fare like produce and lean meat, limit yourself to one sweet a day and you’ll avoid the sluggishness, irritability and weight woes that can accompany sugar addiction, says Dr. Teitelbaum. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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| Daily cravings, snacking on sweet treats at all hours of the day, eating meals that are made of processed foods loaded with excess sugar: These are all signs that you’re a sugar addict, says Dr. Teitelbaum. But don’t worry, you can kick your sweet tooth so you have more energy, a better disposition and an easier time slimming down! Keep clicking to find out what’s causing your sugar addiction and learn super-simple ways to get your appetite and health back on track. (Getty Images) The Full Story from iVillage.com |
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