> If you’re struggling to lose weight, just remove sugar from your diet. I promise you: you’ll be thinner.
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> I’ve never been exactly fat, but I used to be nearly 10 kg heavier when I did energy drinks, sugary snacks and desserts.
So in other words, not only is this opinion not supported by the scientific evidence, it's not even really supported by mmalmi's personal experience. Phenomenal.