I haven't been taking sugar for a while. I stopped it a while ago and it has been a bit difficult because i get tempted sometimes but i allow my desire for it to not outweigh the benefits. I get sugar from natural foods like you have said earlier. I feel good. I feel like i am looking out for myself with that choice and i get few stares when i reject sugar, in whatever form that isn't natural. It's more of a feeling and being healthy for me, than trying to cut down anything from my body.
The slimmer you'd feel in 5 years? This is really working for my friend. Well done. Proud of you.