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In this YouTube vlog, Eric Roberts documents a self‑experiment where he consumed roughly 70–80 g of sugar each day for a full month, sourced from both natural foods (fruit) and processed/junk foods. He began the period weighing about 243 lb and ended at approximately 230 lb, reporting a 13‑lb loss despite the daily sugar intake. Roberts argues that sugar itself does not cause fat gain; rather, excess calories do. Because he maintained a calorie deficit throughout the month, he was able to lose weight while still eating sugar. He concludes that fearing sugar is unnecessary as long as overall caloric balance is managed.
