Am I Addicted to Sugar? Take This Quiz to Find Out.

By Published On: January 20th, 2026

If you lie awake wondering, “Am I addicted to sugar?” you’re already braver than you think. For years I tried moderation—just one cookie, just a fun-size candy, just a “little treat.” The moment that sweet taste hit my tongue, my brain lit up; I would crave sugar so intensely that stopping felt almost impossible.

Eventually, I had to admit I didn’t simply have a sweet tooth. I had a problem with eating sugary foods that went far beyond “liking dessert.” That realization, and my decision to remove processed sugar and flour, became the seed for Life Unbinged and for this quiz. My goal is not to shame you, but to help you see clear signs of a sugar addiction, so you can invite God into the very place you feel most stuck.

Disclaimer: This quiz is a self-reflection tool, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. Always check with your doctor before starting any new plan or program.

What Sugar Addiction Can Look Like in Real Life

Many women assume they lack willpower, when in reality their sugar intake is driving intense sugar cravings that feel suspiciously like other addictive behaviors. When we regularly consume high amounts of sugar, especially from processed foods and sweet food designed to be hyper-palatable, our brain’s reward system can become overstimulated.

Over time, you may:

  • Think about sugar far more than you want to
  • Experience a powerful craving for sweets after meals or when you’re stressed
  • Notice subtle withdrawal symptoms—irritability, headaches, fogginess—when you cut back
  • See patterns of weight gain, mood swings, and unstable blood sugar

While sugar is not classified the same way as many addictive substances, the patterns around it can feel strikingly similar. You intend to eat one brownie; instead, you end up standing over the sink, finishing the pan, wondering what just happened. That isn’t a character flaw. It is a brain and behavior pattern that can be changed—with awareness, boundaries, and grace.

Sugar Addiction, Emotional Eating, and Faith: How They Overlap

You might be asking, “Am I addicted to sugar, or am I just an emotional eater?” From my experience—both personal and with clients—the answer is often “both.”

  • Sugar addiction shows up when that first bite of sweet food flips a switch. Once you start, you feel as though you’ve lost control, regardless of your best intentions.
  • Emotional eating appears when you turn to food of any kind—salty snacks, processed foods, sugary lattes—to buffer stress, loneliness, anxiety, boredom, or even celebration.

In my own story, I discovered that my oversized sugar consumption wasn’t just about taste; it was about escape. Sugar felt like a quick, legal anesthetic. When life felt overwhelming, I didn’t just like dessert—I needed it. Recognizing that pattern allowed me to bring it out of the dark and into the light of God’s truth and to set firm but loving boundaries around my daily sugar intake.

Self-Reflection Quiz: Am I Addicted to Sugar?

Grab your journal or the Printable Journal & Weight Loss Tracker from my 7 Day Challenge, take a breath, and answer honestly.

For each statement, mark Yes or No:

  1. Once I start eating sugary foods, I find it very difficult to stop.
  2. I often intend to have “just one,” but I routinely go back for more sweet food.
  3. I hide or minimize the true amounts of sugar I eat from myself or others.
  4. I feel shame, regret, or disgust after a sugar binge, yet I repeat the pattern.
  5. I use sugar or other processed foods to cope with emotions like stress, sadness, or boredom.
  6. When I reduce my sugar intake, I notice withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, irritability, or strong urges to crave sugar again.
  7. I return to sugary foods even after health scares, spiritual conviction, or firm resolutions to stop.
  8. My sweet tooth routinely overrides my long-term health or spiritual goals.
  9. I feel anxious or deprived if I imagine a life with minimal added sugar.
  10. Deep down, I’ve wondered, “Am I addicted to sugar?” but felt afraid to say it out loud.

Interpreting Your Quiz Results

  • 0–3 Yes answers
  • You likely enjoy sweets but maintain reasonable control most of the time. Awareness now can prevent more entrenched patterns later.
  • 4–7 Yes answers
  • Sugar and food are exerting more influence than you’d prefer. You may be relying on the sweet taste of food for comfort or escape more than you realize. This is your invitation to pause, pray, and make intentional changes.
  • 8–10 Yes answers
  • You are showing multiple signs of a sugar addiction and entrenched addictive behaviors around food. This doesn’t mean you are hopeless; it means you will probably benefit from clear boundaries, structured support, and spiritual surrender rather than “just trying harder” alone.

What to Do If Your Score Is Higher Than You Hoped

If your score was uncomfortably high, I know how heavy that can feel. When I finally admitted my own addictive patterns around sugar, I also discovered something surprising: honesty brought relief. No more pretending. No more “I’ll fix it on Monday.”

Here are three faith-based next steps:

1. Draw a Clear Food Boundary

For many women who genuinely show signs of a sugar addiction, moderation feels like a never-ending negotiation. Instead, I encourage structured meals based on real, God-made food—protein, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and healthy fats—while dramatically reducing or eliminating added sugar and highly processed foods. Clear boundaries quiet the mental noise so you can hear God’s voice more clearly than your craving for sweets.

2. Invite God Into the Craving

When you crave sugar, instead of white-knuckling your way through, turn the moment into a prayer:

“Lord, You see my desire to run to sugar. Help me run to You instead. Show me what I’m really needing right now.” 

Cravings become opportunities for connection rather than condemnation.

3. Use Journaling as a Spiritual and Practical Tool

In the Printable Journal & Weight Loss Tracker (included with my 7 Day Challenge), I guide you to record not just what you eat but why you reach for it. Over time, you will see patterns in your sugar consumption, emotions, and triggers. Journaling helps transform invisible habits into visible data you can surrender to God.

Join the 7 Day Challenge to access the Printable Journal & Weight Loss Tracker and experience one week of structured, sugar-free living with support.

You Don’t Have to Face Sugar Alone

If this article has stirred your heart and your history with food, hear this clearly: you are not defective because you struggle with sugar. You are a beloved daughter of God, living in a world saturated with cheap, sweet taste, constant marketing, and endless opportunities to medicate pain with food.

The question “Am I addicted to sugar?” is not the end of your story; it’s the doorway into a new one. With honest awareness, wise medical guidance, compassionate community, and a surrendered heart, your relationship with food can change.

Ask your doctor about your health, including blood sugar and weight gain concerns. Bring your cravings to the Lord in prayer. Then take one concrete step:

Stop wondering, “Am I addicted to sugar?” and start moving toward freedom.

Take the quiz, pray through your results, and join the 7 Day Challenge to put loving boundaries, faith, and practical tools around your sugar intake—one surrendered day at a time.