Free · 2-minute self-check

Why is it so hard to stick to any diet you try?

Usually it isn't willpower. It's the sugar-craving cycle, and the "cut everything out" plans that make it worse. This 2-minute check shows how tight the cycle's grip is, and points you toward a gentler way that actually lasts. No judgment, and no email needed to see your score.

Take the 2-minute quiz and you'll find out:

How tight the sugar-craving cycle's grip on you really is
The real reason strict, cut-it-all-out diets keep failing you, and no, it isn't willpower
Where to start, with the gentle wean-and-crowd-out steps that match your result

11 quick questions Instant results 100% private

Why 11 questions? Each one reflects one of the 11 clinical signs used to gauge how much something controls us. These are the DSM-5 criteria that food-addiction specialists (like Dr. Vera Tarman's Food Junkies and the Yale Food Addiction Scale) apply to sugar. It's an educational self-reflection about your cravings, not a diagnosis.

Created by Shelly Heinrichs

Certified Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach, and Certified Ketogenic Living Coach. Someone who has personally wrestled with sugar for years. This isn't clinical theory, it's lived. Read my story.

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This self-assessment is for educational and self-reflection purposes only. It is based on the DSM-5 addiction criteria, but it is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional assessment. A formal evaluation of sugar or food addiction can only be made by a qualified professional, such as your doctor or a certified food-addiction specialist. "Sugar addiction" is not yet a formal standalone clinical diagnosis. If you're concerned about your eating or your health, please reach out for real support.