i started gaining weight when I was 8-9. I was always the fat kid in every class from there on out. Everyday I would go to the corner store to get my daily ration of doritos and Dr. Pepper (shudder). I can really not ever remember being a "normal" weight...the only sugar high I ever got was a feeling of hyperactivity for about an hour after my meals. I once got a report card from my school teacher that I had frequent "attacks of the sillies". These, of course occured mysteriously after lunch! ...yes it is similar to caffiene in that it gives you a false boost, I can never recall it feeling truly good, even if I might of been laughing or whatever. Sugar just drives me plain nuts....or maybe just to eating nuts.