30 Day Sugar Free Diet
LegionOfMonsters
Posts: 5 Member
Hi there,
I'm new to this site and hoping that it truly helps me with my weight loss journey. As of tomorrow June 2nd, 2016, I plan on starting a 30 day sugar free diet, and I'm wondering if other people we're willing to join me!
I have a spouse who says that he'll join me in making changes but he never sticks to it making it difficult for me to keep at it. This time there's no turning back for myself. I'm going to do this with or without his help. Hoping to hear from some of you soon!
I'm new to this site and hoping that it truly helps me with my weight loss journey. As of tomorrow June 2nd, 2016, I plan on starting a 30 day sugar free diet, and I'm wondering if other people we're willing to join me!
I have a spouse who says that he'll join me in making changes but he never sticks to it making it difficult for me to keep at it. This time there's no turning back for myself. I'm going to do this with or without his help. Hoping to hear from some of you soon! 8
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Do you mean no added sugar or no sugar at all?5
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Why?5
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What goals are you hoping to accomplish by eliminating sugar? Do you have a plan for after the 30 days?4
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LegionOfMonsters wrote: »Hi there,
I'm new to this site and hoping that it truly helps me with my weight loss journey. As of tomorrow June 2nd, 2016, I plan on starting a 30 day sugar free diet, and I'm wondering if other people we're willing to join me! I have a spouse who says that he'll join me in making changes but he never sticks to it making it difficult for me to keep at it. This time there's no turning back for myself. I'm going to do this with or without his help. Hoping to hear from some of you soon!
Hey OP! Do you plan to still eat fruit? Are you talking about added sugar or sugar in general? Regardless of your sugar choices, be sure you are eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight Best wishes! 8 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »What goals are you hoping to accomplish by eliminating sugar? Do you have a plan for after the 30 days?
^^This. Also, how will this help your weight loss? How much are you looking to lose, and what's the plan for keeping the weight off?
ETA: The reason for these questions isn't to attack or make you feel bad, it's to make sure you have a long term sustainable plan that works for both you and your husband in place so the weight doesn't come back. You definitely don't want to go through all of the trouble just to fall back to old habits and have to do it all over again! Also, welcome to MFP! Please ask questions as we're always happy to help!4 -
No added sugar? Or no sugar at all. If it's no added sugar, it can be a good exercise in label reading and general awareness, and may help with cravings and compliance. If it's no sugar at all (including dairy sugars, fructose in fruit etc.) it's going to be a real challenge.5
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It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.6
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Sugar is the only thing keeping me going right now with a preschooler and a 3 month old who nurses like a friggin savage! However, I'm still losing weight
If you want to eliminate added sugar (I assume that's what you mean?) then by all means but it's really not going to do much if you're only doing it for 30 days. Weight loss and health changed have to be doable for life in order to last for life.3 -
If you have a problem with craving sweets I think this could be an effective way to break that habit. Not an easy way, but probably effective.
Edit: I won't be joining you. I don't crave sweets so it's not something I'm interested in but best of luck to you!5 -
Hello!
It's very doable - not challenging unless you make it so. I generally keep my daily added sugars very low, as the latest guidelines recommend no more than 10% of daily calories from added sugar.1 -
Go for it!!! I'm doing no added sugar. Been sugar free since 4th April (minus maybe 4 meals where I ate out) I still eat fruit and dairy, and I'm nearly 30lbs down. It's hell for the first week, or it was for me, headaches, cranky so cranky, tired and just felt like crap, but after day 8 it started to get better and it's the best thing I've ever done!! Good luck xx5
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snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.4 -
louisepaul16 wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.
Because no one should be on an all meat diet...3 -
louisepaul16 wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.
The fact that we can survive without consuming something doesn't mean it is a "toxin." If OP doesn't want to eat sugar (or wants to avoid added sugar), that's fine. But "detoxing"? That isn't something that is required for someone who has been consuming sugar and that type of language just perpetuates myths about nutritional health.10 -
louisepaul16 wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.
Glucose is sugar.
Full Definition of glucose (Merriam Webster)
1: a crystalline sugar C6H12O6; specifically : the sweet colorless soluble dextrorotatory form that occurs widely in nature and is the usual form in which carbohydrate is assimilated by animals
2 : a light-colored syrup made from cornstarch
Eliminating foods with added sugars is great. When you say you are going sugar free for 30 days, or however long, say you are eliminating candy, pop, cookies, cakes, pies, alcohol, processed foods, etc, not that you are going sugar free, it is impossible. Very misleading to say you are going sugar free.
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louisepaul16 wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.
One word: Pleasure.
Some people can succeed long term with elimination diets but the vast majority cannot.3 -
MissusMoon wrote: »louisepaul16 wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »It is impossible to totally eliminate sugar, nor should you, your body needs it.
Your body needs glucose not sugar. They are different things.
I really don't understand why everyone is being so negative here. Sugar is something most people eat far too much of. If someone wants to do a detox for 30days why not? We do not NEED sugar, it's a substance that has no nutritional benefit to us.
One word: Pleasure.
Some people can succeed long term with elimination diets but the vast majority cannot.
I think the word is carbohydrates. Pleasure isn't a nutrient.
(assuming you were responding to the nutrition benefit remark since 30 days is hardly 'long term')1 -
I will decline.
My chocolate drawer at work would miss me 6 -
30 days won't make a difference if you go immediately back to your original habits. Original eating habits=original weight.5
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janejellyroll wrote: »Do you mean no added sugar or no sugar at all?
Yep, there's a big difference between the two..
I've seen people professing to give up sugar, but load up on fruit everyday.5 -
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I'm working on getting as close to whole and plant based as possible, following the 5 ingredients of less rule on any processed foods as well as no added sugar. I think its a good idea for everyone to rid things from their diet if only to feel how much these things affect you.
Keep it up!2 -
I think that's great. I've given up most sweet things - chocolate, biscuits, cake, icecream, low fat yoghurt for the past four weeks. I did it because I needed to break the habit and I think I've done that now. Seem to be losing some fat as well! I certainly won't go back to those habits, I can now walk easily down supermarket aisles without looking at everything and wanting it.1
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I'm working on getting as close to whole and plant based as possible, following the 5 ingredients of less rule on any processed foods as well as no added sugar. I think its a good idea for everyone to rid things from their diet if only to feel how much these things affect you.
Keep it up!
I eat everything in moderation making sure I hit my macros and micros!! I have more energy and sleep better. Have excellent blood work and my doctor says I'm in the best health ever!! Lost 121 pounds and now been maintaining for all most 2 years.9 -
It's not for everyone, but I agree that going without added sugar for a period can really help some people end cravings and start to appreciate the natural sweetness in whole foods like fruits and vegetables. You may find that you don't really feel a need to go back to eating it when the 30 days is up, but if you do, it will probably be easier to moderate once your tastes have adjusted to less sweetened foods.
Good luck with it!5 -
I eat everything in moderation making sure I hit my macros and micros!! I have more energy and sleep better. Have excellent blood work and my doctor says I'm in the best health ever!! Lost 121 pounds and now been maintaining for all most 2 years.
Congratulations. That's an awesome accomplishment!1 -
If anyone is looking at lower added sugar approaches to eating, long term which would benefit most of us, feel free to add me.
I RADICALLY REDUCED added sugars about 14 years ago. It helped ME on various fronts. I lost weight and found maintenance easier than I imagined.5 -
Are you planning to eat at a calorie deficit with this "no sugar" diet?2
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