7 Days No Sweets Challenge: Week 1

MissMe2morrow
MissMe2morrow Posts: 96
edited September 25 in Motivation and Support
I have such a sweet tooth and I've been eating terribly the last few days, so I am issuing a challenge to myself and anyone else who wants to join me: no sweets for a full week. I've gone through periods before when I haven't craved sweets, but it usually takes me about 4 or 5 days to detox off of sugar before the intense cravings go away. Once they do, though, I feel great!! So I am starting with one week to see if I can do it... then maybe a second week (or more!).

"No sweets" for me means no refined sugars in the first few ingredients listed-- I'm not going to say no sugar period because there are things I eat (like kashi go lean crunch) that have sugar in them, but I don't eat them primarily for the sweetness. I am a cookie addict, so for me, I mean no cookies, brownies, candy, etc. "No sweets" might mean something different for you, but it should be a challenge. So who's with me? :bigsmile:
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  • scottandbriana
    scottandbriana Posts: 6 Member
    I just finished 15 days. It took me about 3 days to 'detox', that's exactly what it felt like too!!!! I dont crave anymore! It's totally worth it.
  • bettyboop573
    bettyboop573 Posts: 610 Member
    Let's do it!!!! It will be a great challenge for me since I work in a kitchen where we tend to sample a lot lol Good luck!!
  • me2plusu2002
    me2plusu2002 Posts: 6 Member
    Ok sounds good I lobe sugar so I will try not to put sugar on things I eat 4 7 days. Let's do it!
  • MissMe2morrow
    MissMe2morrow Posts: 96
    Awesome! Feels good to have company with this. Let's check back in with this thread every day and tell each other how it's going-- we can do this!!!
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    I'm in. I have been trying to stop my coffee again and this will help me do that. Good luck to all.
  • MissMe2morrow
    MissMe2morrow Posts: 96
    Oh my gosh, ladies!! I did terribly!! I wonder if I'm pms-ing because I ate absolutely everything in sight today... and I'm ordering domino's for dinner. I'm sure I'm going to feel yucky but it's like a monster inside me that is demanding junk! I have 3 papers to write this weekend and I'm pretty sure it's going to be a high calorie few days. Please tell me one of you did better than me today!!!
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    :flowerforyou: Okay well it's Saturday and I have had no sugar. Yes there's a cake here at work but, I have already told them NO NO NO I am not gonna do that. So, other than the sugar that is probably in my bread and stuff like that, that's all I have done. Been feeling pretty darn good to. Had 3 LITERS of WATER yesterday. I've never drank that much but, it was good for me to have that. Y'all have a great weekend!!!
  • GonnaDoItJenn
    GonnaDoItJenn Posts: 131 Member
    I'm joining a day late but I'm going to do it! My goal is getting my sugars down and keeping them in count. I know that some sugar is okay but I crave it SO MUCH!

    I turned down a cupcake yesterday but then turned around and had a foo-foo drink at dinner last night, what was I thinking? I wasn't!

    Today is a new day and I can do this. I want the scale DOWN next week and this is the right kick in the butt!

    Jenn
  • bettyboop573
    bettyboop573 Posts: 610 Member
    I caved and had 1 tiny 2 bite brownie at work today...but for me I consider that pretty awesome...considering where I work, and normally i would have had more lol
  • GonnaDoItJenn
    GonnaDoItJenn Posts: 131 Member
    I think that today I did great. We were out all day as I had to teach a Make and Take and then we went out looking for new property to move to. We ate out and I think I did really good with the choices that I had before me. Also, when given the ability to eat Blue Bell Ice Cream, I didn't! WOO HOO! Small victory for me! :)

    Here is looking forward to another good day tomorrow.
  • MissMe2morrow
    MissMe2morrow Posts: 96
    Great job, ladies! As the OP, I feel like I've let you all down (and especially myself) for completely caving into my sugar cravings. :grumble:

    BUT, today is Sunday and so far, so good. :bigsmile:

    So, I will start with today and see how it goes. I resolve to be better! And for anyone who wants to join in the challenge, it's not too late! :smile:
  • GonnaDoItJenn
    GonnaDoItJenn Posts: 131 Member
    Great job, ladies! As the OP, I feel like I've let you all down (and especially myself) for completely caving into my sugar cravings. :grumble:

    BUT, today is Sunday and so far, so good. :bigsmile:

    So, I will start with today and see how it goes. I resolve to be better! And for anyone who wants to join in the challenge, it's not too late! :smile:

    That is my resolve on ANY day where I have had a mistake. You can't beat yourself up for what you did but only pick yourself up and do better the next time. :flowerforyou:

    For me, I worked out hard this morning cleaning for 2 straight hours and therefore was "awarded" 741 extra calories and the excess that goes with it. I honestly can't fathom putting in that much more in my body. Granted my body is CRAVING sweets and I'm on day two of no excess. I was so happy with only going 1 over yesterday in my sugars and it made me know that I CAN DO THIS! :bigsmile:
  • kdsmith
    kdsmith Posts: 250
    I would love to join this challenge, I have been terrible with sweets lately and need to stay away from them. I will be starting tomorrow as I have already eaten some chocolate today (but I didn't see the post until after I ate them!!).
    Kim
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    Just get back on and try again!! We all fall down but what counts is getting back up and doing it for ourselves. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    Okay it's Sunday and I can say I think this was cake weekend at our job. ANOTHER CAKE TODAY!!! It looked good and I went outside and ate instead of watching everyone else eat it. Keep up the good work everyone!!!
  • gypsy0911
    gypsy0911 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi guys, I am relatively new to using the online site, I was going thru my andriod before, I didn't realize this site was so involved. Anyways, I wanted to ask if anyone has huge set backs like weeks?????? I have been really bad for like 3 weeks, the good thing is I have not gained anything back but all I am eating is junk!!!!!! Everyday or every other day, it is I'll give in just this once, then before I know it, it is a couple of days later or the weekend is here and Im like oh I'll start tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I have a serious problem, and Im not trying to put it off on that either!! I am not the type to say oh, I couldn't do it because of this or that, I take full responsiblity for my actions. I just cant seem to pull it together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so fustrated and upset with myself. Can anyone give me some tips????

    And for the record I am in!!!! Sorry for the rant, I just needed to get it off my chest, really I am not crazy ;).
  • MrsFarrow
    MrsFarrow Posts: 326 Member
    Oh my gosh I'm in! I LOOOVE sweets! I could eat a whole bag of dove dark chocolate!! I NEED to stop! It's getting ridiculous with me! I'm so in!!
  • MrsFarrow
    MrsFarrow Posts: 326 Member
    Gypsy, I had two HUGE issues the past few days. My parents and I went out for the day, and they took me out to cracker barrel, my weakness! Then today was my husbands day off and we went to a local diner call The HiLife. Granted, I only eat about half of what they serve, but still! So much fat, sodium, ugh just bad food!!! But I went for a walk/run today with the dog, and I'm starting the no-sweet week this week so I'm not beating myself up over it!
  • gypsy0911
    gypsy0911 Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks I appreicate it!!!! I just feel, I can't even really explain it!!! But I am not one to give up and I'll just get back on it!!!! I have to. Thanks again;)
  • Nykki71
    Nykki71 Posts: 72 Member
    :cry: I am so in on this I have a horrible sweet tooth so starting tomorrow no sweets for me. :cry:
  • bettyboop573
    bettyboop573 Posts: 610 Member
    Great job, ladies! As the OP, I feel like I've let you all down (and especially myself) for completely caving into my sugar cravings. :grumble:

    BUT, today is Sunday and so far, so good. :bigsmile:

    So, I will start with today and see how it goes. I resolve to be better! And for anyone who wants to join in the challenge, it's not too late! :smile:

    Not at all! Just by being in this challenge I have been more aware of what sweets I eat :) and how many I would probably normally have ( I work ina kitchen where we are always making dessert....and are supposed to sample lol )
  • kdsmith
    kdsmith Posts: 250
    Day 1 of no sweets went well for me...I was even dipping homemade easter eggs into chocolate and didn't have one taste!
    How did everyone else do today?
    Kim
  • bdelossantos
    bdelossantos Posts: 8 Member
    Me but I am eating cereal this week in place of dinner.
    No sweets for me means no cookies, cake, pie, ice cream, pastries, or soda.
  • kdsmith
    kdsmith Posts: 250
    How's everyone doing? No sweets again for me!
    Kim
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    Okay day 6 and no sweets. Why is it that last night when I got home from class there's a strawberry cake sitting on my table. My youngest daughter decided that she wanted a cake. Hmmm! I was sooo weak, but I overcame it!! :smokin: Now tomorrow is my day to way and I want to see what no sugar has done for me this week. Wishing you all the best.
  • MrsFarrow
    MrsFarrow Posts: 326 Member
    Day 3 for me, craving a no-pudge brownie, but so far I haven't!
  • ChristieDF
    ChristieDF Posts: 178 Member
    This day 7 and still no sugar!!!!!! I am so proud because I was in Arlington yesterday, and usually I always have to stop and get me a peice of cheescake from the cheesecake factory. I drove straight home!!! Didn't even think about it until I got too far away LOL!!
  • GonnaDoItJenn
    GonnaDoItJenn Posts: 131 Member
    Sorry I have done so bad about actually checking in. I have done amazingly well this week for cutting back to not eating things without the first 4-5 ingredients of sugar. It has done wonders for me physically already and I can't wait to weigh in tomorrow morning and see.

    After I got past day 3, the cravings weren't really there and I was able to say no! :)

    Sounds like it's been pretty good for most of us. How many are planning to go with week 2?
  • MrsFarrow
    MrsFarrow Posts: 326 Member
    Day 6 today! We'll see how it goes! I'm excited to see my weight tomorrow because I've also been doing no sodas! So pretty much no calorie drinks, with the occasional Motts Medley because I'm still a little kid ;) Good job everyone! You're all an inspiration!
  • billmac
    billmac Posts: 51 Member
    Re sweets. I'm not sure 'resolve' is the way to beat it. It sounds like underneath it all the sweets still have control of you and if that is the case they will get you. Maybe not immediately. I've found that you have to CHOOSE. " I CHOOSE not to eat sweets". Say it! Visualise it! It's more active and puts you in control,
    Just my opinion of course and I hope maybe someone might find it helpful.
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