30 Day Sugar Free Diet
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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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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!
No thanks.2 -
I have a terrible time avoiding sweets...any of them...and it shows. So when i started MFP in April I decided to cut out as much sugar as possible for the first month. The first 2 weeks were terrible and hard to deal with the cravings but I did. Now it is much much easier to say NO to a cookie or donut or candy bar etc and as time goes on, it is getting easier all the time. I'm trying to stay with berries and melons for fruit, but I love bananas so I do eat those a couple of times a week. Cutting the sugar has helped me eat more healthful meals/foods4
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Nope. I'll pass.
Since I have no medical reason to avoid sugar, there's no reason for me to do something which, for me, is not sustainable long term.4 -
booksandchocolate12 wrote: »Nope. I'll pass.
Since I have no medical reason to avoid sugar, there's no reason for me to do something which, for me, is not sustainable long term.
I think maybe a lot of people decide to reduce sugar or whatever their poison happens to be now to prevent any future health problems, rather than wait for any issues to show up. Prevention is better than cure type of thing.
I dunno, just my theory.4 -
Christine_72 wrote: »booksandchocolate12 wrote: »Nope. I'll pass.
Since I have no medical reason to avoid sugar, there's no reason for me to do something which, for me, is not sustainable long term.
I think maybe a lot of people decide to reduce sugar or whatever their poison happens to be now to prevent any future health problems, rather than wait for any issues to show up. Prevention is better than cure type of thing.
I dunno, just my theory.
None of us come out of this alive.4 -
I'm doing no added sugar. Been sugar free since 4th April (minus maybe 4 meals where I ate out)
This is the part that cracks me up when I read these type of threads - I do no added sugar except... That means you aren't doing no added sugar - because it's not sustainable or necessary7 -
AnsiaGardens wrote: »Congratulations on your decision to take steps toward better health! Doing something is better than nothing and you're likely to learn about yourself, your relationship with foods, and even your relationships as you embark on a journey of personal discovery. If you're hoping to drop added sugars (some people are strongly against advising this, for various reasons) you can try replacing it with honey instead. Just a thought. I've read some great articles lately that talked about honey being beneficial for weight loss, if its real raw honey. Good luck.
Lol honey is added sugar.6 -
Seriously though, what are you going to eat during this 30 days that you will be eating no sugar. Besides the obvious, candy, cake, pie, donuts, bread, pop, juice, processed foods, fruits, vegetables, dairy.
Just wondering.1 -
I'm doing no added sugar. Been sugar free since 4th April (minus maybe 4 meals where I ate out)
This is the part that cracks me up when I read these type of threads - I do no added sugar except... That means you aren't doing no added sugar - because it's not sustainable or necessary
Wow that was a super helpful comment. Thank you so much.
When I go out to eat, how am I know if the wraps that I eat have added sugar? How do I KNOW if the salad dressing has added sugar? I live in a country where the nutritional information is rarely available and if you ask the server quite often they don't know, and will ask the chef but hey, they are never quite 100% sure. Do I make bad choices when I go
Out to eat? No. Have I had dessert in the last 2 months? No, have I eaten anything that I know for sure has added sugar? No, so before you comment on MY weight loss plan, and tell me that it "cracks you up" make sure you ask about the facts. I say "minus the 4 meals" because I am sure something in my meal most likely had added sugar whether that was a bit of mustard, or mayonnaise or some bread, but no I did not "cheat" and have a dessert.
I am not at my goal yet, but am over 30lbs down and hey, it's working for me, so instead of cracking up, why don't you try supporting people on the thread who are trying to better their health and lifestyles! Jeez.
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