Many are aware that processed sugar is addictive and not our friend in health. It causes weight gain, the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and can impact cognitive function and memory (Sara Gottfried, M.D). It can give you brain fog (David Wolfe), and it also accelerates aging.
If you have a hankering to kick the habit, an article from www.getpocket.com outlines what to expect the hour, day, week, month, six month and year markers after doing so. (Note, we like the information, not the many ads on the site.)