One week in.....celebrate and be PROUD! You’re still here and you’re getting this
conquered! That says a lot about you! As you know, I started this challenge a week
ahead of everyone and I’m writing this on my day seven. I will say that day six was tricky. I was at a family event with TONS of fun fall
food and I really, really wanted some hot chocolate. BUT, I made a commitment and I stayed strong
and I wanted the results MORE than I wanted the sugar, period! If you’re one who can go cold turkey on
sugar, keep it up. You’ll be happy you
stayed strong. If you’re one who is
smashing it by cutting your intake in half or less than it was, keep it
up….it’s better than where you were. On
the flip side, I feel GREAT today inside and out because I am 7 days without
sugar and I’m so proud of myself for doing it!
Just.keep.going!
TIPS:
Here are some tips I used to fight the sugar desires. We are all wired differently, so it may be
easier said than done, but at least you can consider these tips that worked for
me:
-Grab a (non sweetened) rice
cake as a snack. The rice is a fast
digesting carb and actually may fulfill your cravings. Something about the crunch with a little bit
of salt does it for me.
-Eat a small amount of
fruit. Before there was processed sugar galore,
all society had was fruit. It comes with
added fiber, but it still offers a sweet lift to your body. I rarely eat fruit, but small amounts of it
are ok and offer many nutrients. If your body needs something sweet, it may be just enough to hit the spot!
-Drink your water, water, water to flush the system daily.
-Drink your water, water, water to flush the system daily.
-I do use some honey
sparingly. I’m really aiming to stay
clear of the dreaded white table sugar, so a measured amount of natural honey
sparingly on my oatmeal or rice cakes was perfect!
-Grab an unsweetened,
flavored tea. I love the Acai Berry Tea
at Paradise Bakery or the Tazo Iced Passion Tea that you can get at Starbucks
or in the grocery aisles. Both offer
great taste, no sugar, no caffeine, and no calories....perfect!
-Pop some low fat popcorn and
top it with cinnamon! Getting creative
with spices really flavors your food and does not add the calories and bad
effects that sugar does!
-If the cravings are SO
STRONG that they are driving you (been there!), then cave for a bit! Yes, I said that. Satisfy your craving with something low to no
fat and a tad bit of sugar.
Marshmallows, hard candy, and sugar gum can satisfy your sugar craving,
while not adding the fat like a sugary, creamy dessert would. Balance is key. Eat it and move on!
-Have a tip to share?-
TO DO:
Keep up your
strategies from week one. By now you are
starting to look and feel differently and notice the benefits of less or no
sugar. Why would you want to sabotage that
now?
Miss a day in the challenge?
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