100 Day SUGAR FREE Challenge

[rockgremlin]

I decided to cut all sugar out of my diet for 100 days straight. Fruit and honey are OK in moderation. I started yesterday. Today is day #2. I'm already jonesin' for some peanut M&M's.

I intend for this thread to be my 100-day journal. Please keep me on task by insulting me when (if) I cheat, and encouraging me along the way...

August 11th I'll celebrate by eating an entire pan of fudge brownies in one sitting. :mrgreen:

[RugerShooter]

Good Luck. :2thumbs:

[savanna3313]

I decided to cut all sugar out of my diet for 100 days straight. Fruit and honey are OK in moderation. I started yesterday. Today is day #2. I'm already jonesin' for some peanut M&M's.

I intend for this thread to be my 100-day journal. Please keep me on task by insulting me when (if) I cheat, and encouraging me along the way...

August 11th I'll celebrate by eating an entire pan of fudge brownies in one sitting. :mrgreen:

I'll help you. :haha: I am around 35 days sugar-less now. When I was in the hospital, I got a wake-up call when they tested my sugar levels and they were on the high side. Both my grandmothers were diabetic, so it opened my eyes up big time. Quite frankly, I really do feel a lot better already and my sugar levels are back to normal. :2thumbs:

[KapitanSparrow]

Good luck dude. Well, luck has nothing to do with it. Self-discipline is key. I quit smoking almost 3 months ago and it wasn't hard except for the first few days. Although no sugar at all? What are you going to eat?

[Felicia]

Where does alcohol fit into the picture? Are you cutting out alcohol or are alcohol sugars OK?

[tapehoser]

I do this every year now. I laid off sugar last year for 30 days in the springtime to see if it would stop my allergies.

It did. Completely.

I am in the middle of it now, and loving life because hayfever ain't buggin' me!!!

[skianddive]

Just curious....

Why are you trying to eliminate sugar? Diet? Health?

Does this also mean that you'll be omitting all products with "high fructose corn syrup" listed in their ingredients?

[R]

August 11th I'll celebrate by eating an entire pan of fudge brownies in one sitting. :mrgreen:

I think temporary diets are a bad idea. They are why weight loss programs don't work. I believe in committing to lifelong dietary choices. After all, if eating a certain way is good for you today or the next 100 days, it's good for you for the rest of your life.

[Jaxx]

don't let me get you side-tracked...
http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/07/desserts.jpg

ok sorry, I'm a jerk.
I have tried to cut out delicious sugar, including high fructose junk. It's so hard. The worst for me is the late night urges for a sweet snack. I am getting better though. When I get a craving I started eating celery. I love the taste and the crunch helps. I also cut out soda, I lost about 10 lbs because of no more soda. We drink crystal light at dinner now instead of kool-aid. The kids don't mind it either.

Good luck!!!

[R]

I will add that I don't have much of a sweet tooth anyway. It's easy for me to give up desserts. My Achilles Heel is salt.

[rockgremlin]

I don't have any pressing need to do this. I'm not overweight. I'm actually pretty fit. I run regularly. A few weeks ago I ran the SLC 1/2 marathon in under 2 hours. I don't have diabetes. Processed sugars (including high fructose corn syrup) aren't very healthy, and I just decided to give it a try on a whim. I'm curious to see what effect it will have on my overall health/mood/appearance if any.

I don't drink alcohol, so no problem there either.

When going on any diet restrictions like this, it's much easier to have a support group. Otherwise if you and only you know about the diet, cheating is easy. You guys are my support group. :2thumbs:

And yes....I know I'm Krazy, so feel free to remind me of that regularly.

[DiscGo]

You are the man! I did this for a week and it was hard enough for me.


What inspired you to do this for 100 days?


Either way, I look forward to your updates.

[theking648]

i'm caffine/pop free for 170 days i use to drink 3-5 cans of mountain dew a day, but i could never do away with sugar. so i wish you the best of luck!

[rockgremlin]

What inspired you to do this for 100 days?



Sounded like a good round number. Straight sugar in the form of candy/soda/cakes etc will be no problem. The difficult thing will be to avoid sugar in things like bbq sauce, salad dressings, breads, etc. Sugar is in EVERYTHING!!

[trackrunner]

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[Sombeech]

Good luck man, I'm right there with you, 2 weeks.

When you check the ingredients, you'll see there's sugar in almost EVERYTHING. So you might have better luck limiting yourself to 20 grams of carbs per day.

Crystal Light single serve packets and a liter bottle of water have been good to me (except when I have diet mtn dew)

You'll find all kinds of sugar free stuff, it just may give you the sheetz.

[abirken]

All that sugar free crap contains aspartame and other artificial sweetners.................no bueno for our bodies. Well at least for my body. I'll take good old fashioned sugar anyday. Speaking of, Marble Slab is calling my name...............brb!! :haha:

[Sombeech]

You know, I keep hearing bad stuff about the aspartame & phenalanawhatever, and I'm starting to not believe it.

Some people say it turns to formaldehyde at room temperature? I'm not too sure about that either.

I think sugar in the same dosage does more damage.

[abirken]

You know, I keep hearing bad stuff about the aspartame & phenalanawhatever, and I'm starting to not believe it.

Some people say it turns to formaldehyde at room temperature? I'm not too sure about that either.

I think sugar in the same dosage does more damage.

If it's man made, I don't eat it. That's just my personal rule. Wanna duke it out? huh? huh? HAHA!! By the way, this ice cream is rocking right now. :haha:

[Sombeech]

By the way, this ice cream is rocking right now. :haha:

Yeah, so are my abs. :lol8:

[abirken]

By the way, this ice cream is rocking right now. :haha:

Yeah, so are my abs. :lol8:

You don't know who you are messing with.....better watch yourself Mr. Beech. Because homegirl here don't play that game. :lol8:

[accadacca]

Marble Slab huh! I tried that the other day. Pretty good. I think Baskin-Robbins is calling my name for tonight and I already ate a shake at lunch. Whoops. . .

Rah rah no sugar. :haha:

[Mtnman1830]

I dont have much of a sweat tooth, but I couldn't live without


http://www.freewebs.com/antiborg6/Big%20Dr%20Pepper%20Bottle.jpg

[abirken]

Marble Slab huh! I tried that the other day. Pretty good. I think Baskin-Robbins is calling my name for tonight and I already ate a shake at lunch. Whoops. . .

Rah rah no sugar. :haha:

Man the Marble Slab Birthday cake flavored Ice cream...........................

But see Acca, the one thing you and I have in common=FOOD and we love to bake it, cook it and eat it. :haha:

[DiscGo]

By the way, this ice cream is rocking right now. :haha:

Yeah, so are my abs. :lol8:

:haha:

[DiscGo]

Sounded like a good round number. Straight sugar in the form of candy/soda/cakes etc will be no problem. The difficult thing will be to avoid sugar in things like bbq sauce, salad dressings, breads, etc. Sugar is in EVERYTHING!!


I think this is way cool. I really hope you do well!

[rockgremlin]

Ya, I'm not buying into the whole artificial sweetener scare. I have yet to see one case of art. sweetener-related cancer or other malady. But on the other hand, the ill effects from eating too much sugar are everywhere and well documented: obesity, adult-onset diabetes, etc.

Supposedly saccharin was proven back in the 80's to cause cancer, but to this day it is still sold to the general public and has yet to be banned by the FDA. Same could be said about MSG, but that's another topic for another time.

[rockgremlin]

I think this is way cool. I really hope you do well!


Hey thanx man! :2thumbs:

[JP]

It can be done, I don't use sugar and I don't really make it up in my eating habits. The most I take in is already in things like milk or soy milk. Other than that, nada. Good luck with the stance :2thumbs:

[greyhair biker]

We've had to cut sugar out of alot of what we eat in my house...wife's borderline diabetic and hypoglycemic so low fat, low carbs, low sugar, lots of veggies, lean meats, fruits. All in moderation. I cant even drink anything with sugar in it now without feeling like I am drinking pure syrup! My ONLY(right) weakness is diet drinks.....and sex, but that's another story :lol8:

[savanna3313]

We've had to cut sugar out of alot of what we eat in my house...wife's borderline diabetic and hypoglycemic so low fat, low carbs, low sugar, lots of veggies, lean meats, fruits. All in moderation. I cant even drink anything with sugar in it now without feeling like I am drinking pure syrup! My ONLY(right) weakness is diet drinks.....and sex, but that's another story :lol8:

We're all ears! :naughty:

:popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

My ONLY(right) weakness is diet drinks.....and sex


At least we have two things in common... :haha: You're still a myth to me. Are you sure you live in Green River? I've been here over three months now, and I still haven't bumped into you! What up with that?

[TreeHugger]

Wow, 100 days without sugar, of ANY kind?? Seems impossible, but you are inspiring me. I'm especially curious about the "no more allergies", that alone is worth the effort. Unfortunately, I'm a sugar addict. Sweets. Love 'em.

I think I could maybe, possibly, well, sort of cut out sugars, maybe. The problem is, I'd have to give up red wine too. Can I hop on board and just cut out random sweets??

I could give up complex carbs much much easier than sugar - bread, pasta, blah, who cares, hardly eat them as it is ... but cake????? I love cake.

Good luck to ya! I"m impressed with how many of you on here are doing, or have done the same thing.... hmmmmm.... I"m inspired.....

[Felicia]

Well.......how is it going today???



I've decided to tag a long.....sorta. :nod:

[rockgremlin]

Doing well so far....not so many cravings lately...I'm staving them all off with diet drinks and sex. :roflol:

I'm guessing in about 2 weeks when my glycogen stores have been reduced slightly I'll be having a tougher time.

Thanx fer askin' :2thumbs:

[Felicia]

No headache?

[rockgremlin]

No headache?


Nope. None. But then again, I'm not prone to getting headaches either. I might get a mild headache once every three months on average.

[greyhair biker]

My ONLY(right) weakness is diet drinks.....and sex, but that's another story :lol8:

We're all ears! :naughty:

:popcorn:
sex can be a good aerobic workout :naughty: .....sounds like a PM topic :haha:

[Felicia]

Another day is almost over. How is it going?

:popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Another day is almost over. How is it going?

:popcorn:


Felicia you're awesome! Doing great so far. I seem to be hungrier than usual, but so far I'm not shaky, achy, or otherwise afflicted. I haven't weighed myself, but I "feel" like I may have lost a pound or two.

[Felicia]

Another day is almost over. How is it going?

:popcorn:


Felicia you're awesome! Doing great so far. I seem to be hungrier than usual, but so far I'm not shaky, achy, or otherwise afflicted. I haven't weighed myself, but I "feel" like I may have lost a pound or two.

Well because of you.....this is my second full day with no carbs. :2thumbs: Thanks!!! :five:

[Sombeech]

You will start craving things you've never wanted before, just because you saw them on TV.

Rice Cakes? MMMM, those look good! oh wait, they're loaded with carbs. I WANT THEM NOW.

[rockgremlin]

Well because of you.....this is my second full day with no carbs. :2thumbs: Thanks!!! :five:


Nice! Glad I could return the favor. Admittedly, you have it tougher than I do. Carbs are much more difficult to abandon over refined sugar.

[Felicia]

Well because of you.....this is my second full day with no carbs. :2thumbs: Thanks!!! :five:


Nice! Glad I could return the favor. Admittedly, you have it tougher than I do. Carbs are much more difficult to abandon over refined sugar.

I'm not hardcore. I already do not do refined sugars. It's the alcohol that gets me. I do not eat red meat or pork and I can't eat citrus. I live on salads.

I just try to avoid all processed foods.

I'll try to stay with ya! :2thumbs:

[JP]

Your sugar cravings will stop in a week or so. It's 100% possible, stay strong. :2thumbs:

[Felicia]

OK RG.........it's the weekend. Gotta stay strong!!!!!

How was yesterday?

[rockgremlin]

Day 7 One week anniversary. No sugar yet so far. I really miss chocolate, and have discovered the joys of sugar free Oreo cookies -- those things are awesome!!

Last Friday SUCKED! They had this big shindig for all the mothers at work, and had a whole bunch of cakes and extravagant pastries brought in. There was a whole bunch of leftovers that were turned loose, and everyone but me was pounding double-decker strawberry shortcake and three-tiered fudge brownie cakes. :eek2:

How's your no carbs thing going Felicia?

[Felicia]

Well....another Monday down the drain. :2thumbs:

How is it going RG?

Friday was rough for me, but I survived. I think I'm through most of the headache. Weekend was ok. I'm pleased with self.

Have you passed the sugar cravings yet?

[tanya]

I really miss chocolate


How can a person live with no chocolate! :eek2:

[abirken]

Day 7 One week anniversary. No sugar yet so far. I really miss chocolate, and have discovered the joys of sugar free Oreo cookies -- those things are awesome!!



Dagoba bars are by far the BEST chocolate out there. Sweetened with only a tad of evaporated cane juice (so you don't pollute your body with all that artificial sweetner). One small piece off of the entire bar is enough to give you a chocolate fix for days. You can buy the them at your natural market. My favorite is the Dark Chocolate with chiles!!

http://www.dagobachocolate.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1120%2E02 :2thumbs: good luck!

[Sombeech]

I really miss chocolate, and have discovered the joys of sugar free Oreo cookies

wait, wut?

Where at?

[rockgremlin]

I really miss chocolate, and have discovered the joys of sugar free Oreo cookies

wait, wut?

Where at?

I found em at the Smith's up here in Green River. If I can find em here in cowtown, then you could prolly find em down there in the civilized world. :lol8:

Be careful though----they're sweetened with a very pernicious and dangerous chemical called Splenda. :lol8:

[Sombeech]

Be careful though----they're sweetened with a very pernicious and dangerous chemical called Splenda. :lol8:

Oh, don't worry. I'm accustomed to the artificial sweetener digestive "express".

[Sombeech]

jeez, I screwed the pooch today on the diet. Sundays & Family Gatherings are always a bad combo.

[FROGGER]

jeez, I screwed the pooch today on the diet. Sundays & Family Gatherings are always a bad combo.

amen to that :nod:

[rockgremlin]

Day 21

Three weeks down. Now I've got momentum on my side. All of my friends/family think I'm krazy, but it's worth it.

It's no wonder obesity is a big problem in our society. Almost everything is inundated with sugar. Sugar for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and then an extra dose of sugar for dessert, and sugar for snacks inbetween.

Americans are ADDICTED to sugar!! Disgusting!!



Yo Felicia ~ you still doin' your no carbs thang?

[Felicia]

Mostly! Went to wine county for 5 days last weekend.....had a birthday and this is a holiday weekend! :haha:

I have stayed away from "processed carbs" and "processed sugar". Alcohol sugar does not count, but I still get the Headache if I over indulge.

For my birthday a co-worker bought me a Vente Frapachino from Starbucks with whip cream on top and I enjoyed every moment of the consumption process. Huge headache later......

Usually every Lent I give up caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and sugar. I did not do it this year.....and I feel "off my mark" right now. At the end of this week, I will be good!!! Thanks for the support! (I do this every year for medical reasons.....I passed this year with flying colours anyways!) :roflol:

You know, once you get rid of the sugar, it is really easy to get rid of the caffeine. Try it!!! You will feel better. :2thumbs:

[Sombeech]

All of my friends/family think I'm krazy, but it's worth it.

Isn't it funny how they try to break you? "Oh, you deserve this cake" "Just have a piece of chocolate"

Then you'll start hearing crazy poop about how "sugar is a necessary nutrient" and complete GARBAGE like that. People just get jealous, that's all.

Keep it up man.

[Felicia]

So.....Beech - what do you eat when you are riding? How do you fuel your energy needs and hydration requirements when not consuming carbs?


:ne_nau:

[live2ride]

So.....Beech - what do you eat when you are riding? How do you fuel your energy needs and hydration requirements when not consuming carbs?


:ne_nau:


A big liter of Mtn Dew!

[Sombeech]

So.....Beech - what do you eat when you are riding? How do you fuel your energy needs and hydration requirements when not consuming carbs?


:ne_nau:


A big liter of Mtn Dew!

Well, that, and.... :haha:

Actually, fat is energy. It doesn't "explode" like carbs/sugar, or caffeine, but it's a more steady source of energy, and it doesn't peak you out or make you dive. That's the whole concept of the atkins diet, is to reduce the carbs, but fat is still ok.

Other diets we know, will reduce the fat, and you'll see that any "light" or "fat free" product will have an increased amount of carbs.

[stefan]

for those thinking about carbs, fats, and stuff ... just keep in mind that your brain cells normally consume glucose for energy ... and these come from carbohydrates.

you want to maintain a sufficient level of glucose in your bloodstream so that your brain functions well, but not so high that insulin is secreted causing a sweeping removal of glucose from the bloodstream. complex carbohydrates are ideal on both fronts (unlike refined carbohydrates and sugars which tend to cause rapid spikes in glucose proportional to the amount consumed).

[abirken]

So.....Beech - what do you eat when you are riding? How do you fuel your energy needs and hydration requirements when not consuming carbs?


:ne_nau:


A big liter of Mtn Dew!


MTN DEW = HFCS........ :nono:

[abirken]

for those thinking about carbs, fats, and stuff ... just keep in mind that your brain cells normally consume glucose for energy ... and these come from carbohydrates.

you want to maintain a sufficient level of glucose in your bloodstream so that your brain functions well, but not so high that insulin is secreted causing a sweeping removal of glucose from the bloodstream. complex carbohydrates are ideal on both fronts (unlike refined carbohydrates and sugars which tend to cause rapid spikes in glucose proportional to the amount consumed).


My rule of thumb when choosing food: the closer it is to coming from the source or origin, the better off for my body. :2thumbs:

[Sombeech]

MTN DEW = HFCS........ :nono:

If I had some carbs to help me think, I'd know what that meant. :haha:

But anyways, the magic question is.... How many grams of carbs a day does your brain need?

[Teleken]

MTN DEW = HFCS........ :nono:

If I had some carbs to help me think, I'd know what that meant. :haha:

But anyways, the magic question is.... How many grams of carbs a day does your brain need?

I bet that depends on body weight and other factors but this was interesting:

http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/carbs.html

[abirken]

MTN DEW = HFCS........ :nono:

If I had some carbs to help me think, I'd know what that meant. :haha:

But anyways, the magic question is.... How many grams of carbs a day does your brain need?

I bet that depends on body weight and other factors but this was interesting:

http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/carbs.html


No wonder I'm so gifted and smart......b/c I eat my good carbs. :lol8:

[stefan]

for those thinking about carbs, fats, and stuff ...


My rule of thumb when choosing food: the closer it is to coming from the source or origin, the better off for my body. :2thumbs:

generally speaking i agree with you, but quantity is a major issue when it comes to sugars. case in point, fruit juice. there is a HUGE difference between eating an orange in a period of 5 minutes and drinking a large glass of fruit juice. in many ways it shares the same problems as drinking sugared sodas in the way your body responds to it.

[abirken]

for those thinking about carbs, fats, and stuff ...


My rule of thumb when choosing food: the closer it is to coming from the source or origin, the better off for my body. :2thumbs:

generally speaking i agree with you, but quantity is a major issue when it comes to sugars. case in point, fruit juice. there is a HUGE difference between eating an orange in a period of 5 minutes and drinking a large glass of fruit juice. in many ways it shares the same problems as drinking sugared sodas in the way your body responds to it.


Yes this is true! I'm a HUGE fan of H2O........moderation is key with anything and Americans wayyyyyyyy over consume. If we do have juice in my house, it's usually a Naked juice or Odwalla and one small container is about 4 servings for my kids. My personal weakness = coffee. At least I do organic, fair trade. HAHA!! I'm a fan of eating as clean as possible.....whole foods, etc.. I am part of our local Co-op where I can get locally, organic grown foods for less.
:nod:

[Sombeech]

http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/carbs.html

That was interesting, but I still could not find any gauge for comparison on a normal healthy carb intake for the brain, say for a 150 lb man, 18 years of age?

Maybe I need to eat more carbs to understand it.

[abirken]

http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/carbs.html

That was interesting, but I still could not find any gauge for comparison on a normal healthy carb intake for the brain, say for a 150 lb man, 18 years of age?

Maybe I need to eat more carbs to understand it.

Man we need to bet something Beech.....something GOOD. And if I win, I wanna see you eat a whole loaf of Wonderbread with grape jelly. And if I lose....you getta make me drink a diet soda or something. :lol8:

[JP]

for those thinking about carbs, fats, and stuff ... just keep in mind that your brain cells normally consume glucose for energy ... and these come from carbohydrates.
Oh yea :nod:

[stefan]

[
Yes this is true! I'm a HUGE fan of H2O........moderation is key with anything and Americans wayyyyyyyy over consume. If we do have juice in my house, it's usually a Naked juice or Odwalla and one small container is about 4 servings for my kids.


cool. when consuming sugars like that it's really good to simultaneously consume fats and proteins to temper the blood sugar spikes



My personal weakness = coffee.

ahh yes ... me too!

[Teleken]

That was interesting, but I still could not find any gauge for comparison on a normal healthy carb intake for the brain, say for a 150 lb man, 18 years of age?

Maybe I need to eat more carbs to understand it.

* oops screwed up that quote!

This information is hard to find but I have found this from a Velonews article: "Under normal conditions at rest, your brain and nervoussystem require a minimum of 150 grams of glucose daily."

Article link: http://www.velonews.com/article/13178

Now the search is on for a carb to glucose ratio calcualtion.

EDIT: Found this one but it does not use weight just height & body type.

http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/calculators/carbohydratewfu.asp

[JP]

Neat links :2thumbs:

[stefan]

* oops screwed up that quote!


fixed



This information is hard to find but I have found this from a Velonews article: "Under normal conditions at rest, your brain and nervoussystem require a minimum of

Now the search is on for a carb to glucose ratio calcualtion.


haven't looked at your links yet, but just wanted to mention one thing to keep in mind. the problem can imagine with using these numbers is determining how to eat the carbohydrates in such a way that your brain will actually get that amount spread out over the entire day in a fashion that uses it effectively. this is one of the benefits of complex carbohydrates that they generally are broken down and converted much more slowly, and tend produce a longer lasting source of glucose without the detrimental spikes.

[Teleken]

* oops screwed up that quote!


fixed



This information is hard to find but I have found this from a Velonews article: "Under normal conditions at rest, your brain and nervoussystem require a minimum of

Now the search is on for a carb to glucose ratio calcualtion.


haven't looked at your links yet, but just wanted to mention one thing to keep in mind. the problem one faces with using these numbers is determining how to eat the carbohydrates in such a way that your brain will actually get that amount spread out over the entire day in a fashion that uses it effectively. this is one of the benefits to complex carbohydrates , that they generally are broken down and converted much more slowly, and tend produce a longer lasting source of glucose without the detrimental spikes.

Thanks for the fix. You are correct in the above post which ties well into the theme of the original post processed sugar is bad- it is simple carbs that cause you to crash. I am amazed at the number of energy gels that contain simple sugar and are not made with maltodextrin which can give you lasting energy. Or they have both but mixing them is not good either (harder to digest and assimilate).

Avoid sugar it is the devil. I don't care how good those doughnuts look or that Twix bar or that can of soda you will thank yourself if you give it up.

[Felicia]

I have really enjoyed all the information that has been posted. I find that I have been feeling much better without the sugar, but for me no artificial sweeteners seem to be just as important, as well as caffeine.

I have begun tweaking my diet and I agree that it is very hard to think with no carbs! When I know that I'm going to have to think a lot, I have been adding natural complex carbs to my diet and I notice a big change. A spoonful of peanut butter has saved me several times lately. *lol*

The human body is so fascinating! :2thumbs:

So RG: How's it going for you? :popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

So RG: How's it going for you? :popcorn:

It was going really well until yesterday, when I UNKNOWINGLY ate a big fat slice of chocolate truffle. ~~ A friend of mine said that she was gonna make me a yummy sugar free dessert, and brought it over yesterday. I dug into it quite heartily, and called later to thank her. It was then that she said she had made it with sugar, not Splenda like she had originally planned. :frustrated:

Aside from that, I haven't KNOWINGLY touched sugar. For those of you following a similar diet (no sugar, ok on carbs), a really good breakfast is a bowl of plain oatmeal with a tablespoon of organic sugar free crunchy peanut butter. :nod:

[Sombeech]

EDIT: Found this one but it does not use weight just height & body type.

http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/calculators/carbohydratewfu.asp


Your daily Carbohydrate requirement is: 369 grams.

:roflol: No friggin way. I've been capping off at about 40 grams a day for about a year. Once in a while I'll splurge and eat absolute garbage, but on average it's been 40 grams a day.

[Teleken]

EDIT: Found this one but it does not use weight just height & body type.

http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/calculators/carbohydratewfu.asp


Your daily Carbohydrate requirement is: 369 grams.

:roflol: No friggin way. I've been capping off at about 40 grams a day for about a year. Once in a while I'll splurge and eat absolute garbage, but on average it's been 40 grams a day.

Wow! 40gms a day are you only eating meat? The Odwalla bar I brought to work has 43 gms in it alone. I bonk without some carbs but maybe for some people the brain doesn't need as much?

EDIT: RG sorry to hear you were sabatoged but glad it has worked so well for you. Now try giving up wheat you'll feel even better.

[Sombeech]

Wow! 40gms a day are you only eating meat?

:lol8: No, but that's what everybody asks me. I actually eat more vegetables than the average person.

[JP]

Again, the only sugar I intake is through fruit. The 300mg of salt thingy a day is going surprisingly well. Still losing :nod: And no exercising allowed, boy I hope that appointment is soon :nod:

[Felicia]

Well RG, how is it going? Have you noticed any changes?

[abirken]

Hey has anyone here tried hemp hearts? If you haven't, I highly recommend them especially for carb limited diets. Full blown out amounts of amino acids, Omega 3, 6 and 9 and TONS of protein to keep you full. You can order them online or go to your healthfood store. If you like macademia nuts, you will like these. They melt on your tongue and have a very mild nutty flavor. I've just started them and sprinkle a few TBSPs on my yogurt every morning. Yummy Yummy!!!! :2thumbs:

http://www.healing-source.com/about_HempHearts_b.htm

[rockgremlin]

yup. I've lost close to 10 pounds. My tummy is flatter and tighter.

So far I haven't touched sugar for almost a month (with the exception of that one time that I was tricked into eating it).

I'm living off a diet of whole oats, lean meats and veggies, and splenda. :haha:





How's it goin with you Felicia?

[Felicia]

The biggest change is that I feel better and have more energy. :five:

[Felicia]

How is it going????

NoobFest at the Pizza & Noodle was great for socializing, but not so good for the diet plan. :haha:

All is well now.

:popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Still going strong. I'm coming up on half way now. It's really not so tough anymore. I have momentum on my side now. The other day I was eating trail mix, and an M&M accidently snuck into the handfull I popped in my mouth. I can't believe that I actually spit it out! :lol8:

In spite of the momentum, I will be glad to see day 100. I really miss hot chocolate chip fudge brownies with a double scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top. I think that is what I will eat for dessert on day 100.

The health benefits of this are quite noticeable. You drop weight very easily if you can go off sugar for an extended time, especially if you mix in exercise at least 3 times a week. I highly recommend a sugar free lifestyle, and will probably continue this for the long term, only not quite as strict as I am now. :2thumbs:

[Teleken]

Great news once you lose the taste for sugar you're home free.
I tell dozens of people to try this nutritional advice (hate to use the word diet) and they look dazed it's nice to hear about someone doing it, realizing results and liking it.

[Felicia]

How's it going? What day are you on???


:popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Today is Day 66. Still going strong. My wife is threatening to make a chocolate trifle cake for me today. I might just indulge myself just this once as a reward for making it this far.

Or maybe I'll make her eat it all herself...we'll see. :haha:

[Felicia]

Today is Day 66. Still going strong. My wife is threatening to make a chocolate trifle cake for me today. I might just indulge myself just this once as a reward for making it this far.

Or maybe I'll make her eat it all herself...we'll see. :haha:

So I've got to ask - did you have some? :naughty:

I've been feeling really good lately. I do reward myself once and awhile. I have found that a Starbuck's frappicino with lots of whip on Thursday afternoons keep me from going overboard during the weekend.

Keep it up!!! :five:

[tanya]

Today is Day 66. Still going strong. My wife is threatening to make a chocolate trifle cake for me today. I might just indulge myself just this once as a reward for making it this far.

Or maybe I'll make her eat it all herself...we'll see. :haha:


Hey Rock....

That body of yours would not show if you hate one of those every day for a week! Endulge! Life is short!

[rockgremlin]

HA! She didn't even make it! And the sugarless streak continues....

[tanya]

http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/57/18/1204070597-88541_full.jpg

When you are off this..... the best thing in the world I ever had was the chocolate buffet on the Carnival Cruise ship. Sadly its so rich you can only eat a little, but just the image alone was insane!!!
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/currents/currents_chocolate.aspx

[savanna3313]

http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/57/18/1204070597-88541_full.jpg

When you are off this..... the best thing in the world I ever had was the chocolate buffet on the Carnival Cruise ship. Sadly its so rich you can only eat a little, but just the image alone was insane!!!
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/currents/currents_chocolate.aspx

Throw Eric Bana on top of all that, and you've got my idea of heaven! :haha:

:five:

[tanya]

http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/57/18/1204070597-88541_full.jpg

When you are off this..... the best thing in the world I ever had was the chocolate buffet on the Carnival Cruise ship. Sadly its so rich you can only eat a little, but just the image alone was insane!!!
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/currents/currents_chocolate.aspx

Throw Eric Bana on top of all that, and you've got my idea of heaven! :haha:

:five:

http://www.solarnavigator.net/images/eric_bana_and_orlando_bloom.jpg

I had to look him up. I loved his strong character in Troy, but honestly this group has so many men that look just as good or better. Can I throw them on top and we can play in the chocolate together?

(I will get this woman yet!) :haha:

[savanna3313]

I had to look him up. I loved his strong character in Troy, but honestly this group has so many men that look just as good or better. Can I throw them on top and we can play in the chocolate together?

(I will get this woman yet!) :haha:

Anything is possible when chocolate and hot men are involved..... :naughty:

:haha:

[DiscGo]

Okay rockgremlin, I want to hear more about this. Did you do the full 100 days? Did it change your habits afterwards? Have you put the weight back on? Do you have any pointers of where to start, and how to do this? I am thinking about forsaking sugar all together (as best I can).

[rockgremlin]

Okay @rockgremlin (http://www.bogley.com/forum/member.php?u=5) , I want to hear more about this. Did you do the full 100 days? Did it change your habits afterwards? Have you put the weight back on? Do you have any pointers of where to start, and how to do this? I am thinking about forsaking sugar all together (as best I can).

Well I'm glad to see we got this thread back on track after all that nauseating chatter about men.

I DID go the distance at 100 days, and I kept the weight off for a while, but it's all back now. I'm starting up a new regimen currently. I'm 8 days in so far.

The best advice I can give is read all nutrition labels, cause sugar is in EVERYTHING. You've gotta regard sugar as a toxin and treat it accordingly, and avoid it as such. Once you get some weeks under your belt, you'll start to feel really good. Then after a few months you'll reach the "snob" stage --- where you're so focused that you sneer at others around you who are indulging in the sugar revelry. This is where you'll see the most significant progress, although you won't be the most popular guy around.

Don't just avoid sugar though...eat lots of lean proteins (poultry, fish, etc), fresh veggies, and whole grains. Drag exercise into the mix and you'll easily drop up to 30+ lbs.

[savanna3313]

Well I'm glad to see we got this thread back on track after all that nauseating chatter about men.


And it only took 4 yrs. :nod: Anyway, Tanya started it! :haha:


Good luck with the program. 2 weeks ago yesterday I went wheat, gluten and sugar-free. Amazing how it feels like what I thought were allergies are all but gone already. It gets easier everyday. :2thumbs:

[Scott Card]

2 weeks ago yesterday I went wheat, gluten and sugar-free. Amazing how it feels like what I thought were allergies are all but gone already. It gets easier everyday. :2thumbs: This is so crazy to me. My daughter was suffering from sports induced asthma and was getting migraines often. We went to a doctor who suggested she not eat gluten or milk. I scoffed but I'll be darned it worked! No more medication, no more inhaler, she played premier league soccer and had a great senior year. Crazy but it worked for my daughter just like you are noticing too. I on the other hand am much happier after my Dunford chocolate donut. :haha:

[Felicia]

Check out the 17-Day Diet. It is a combination of reducing sugar and getting rid of processed foods. I've lost fifteen pounds in the last thirty days. I've felt great the entire time and have had no side effects. What I like about the program is that there are lots of suggested menus, so I don't have to keep trying to decide what to eat next. I like that I can still have fruit that I like, but before 2:00 PM. I like chicken fish and turkey; not missing beef or pork.

[savanna3313]

This is so crazy to me. My daughter was suffering from sports induced asthma and was getting migraines often. We went to a doctor who suggested she not eat gluten or milk. I scoffed but I'll be darned it worked! No more medication, no more inhaler, she played premier league soccer and had a great senior year. Crazy but it worked for my daughter just like you are noticing too. I on the other hand am much happier after my Dunford chocolate donut. :haha:

Trust me when I tell you darlin'.....trying to stay on this program while living in the food capital of the world (New Orleans) is NOT easy! :twisted: The fact that I feel so much better in just a couple of weeks is worth it though, plus I'm dropping weight like crazy. Love that part of it too! :nod:

[rockgremlin]

Trust me when I tell you darlin'.....trying to stay on this program while living in the food capital of the world (New Orleans) is NOT easy! :twisted: The fact that I feel so much better in just a couple of weeks is worth it though, plus I'm dropping weight like crazy. Love that part of it too! :nod:

I thought the food capital of the world was Vegas. :ne_nau:

[Felicia]

I thought the food capital of the world was Vegas. :ne_nau:


New Orleans all the way!!!!!!!!! :2thumbs:

[savanna3313]

New Orleans all the way!!!!!!!!! :2thumbs:

Yes ma'am! :2thumbs:

[DiscGo]

Did you avoid honey and other sweeteners as well?

[rockgremlin]

Did you avoid honey and other sweeteners as well?

No, honey is ok in moderation. I also don't mind artificial sweeteners.....I expect all you folks who think they cause cancer will come outta the woodwork and throw rocks at me for that comment, but so what....pick your poison, sugar and diabetes or splenda/aspartame and possibly cancer (nothing has been conclusively proven).

[savanna3313]

No, honey is ok in moderation. I also don't mind artificial sweeteners.....I expect all you folks who think they cause cancer will come outta the woodwork and throw rocks at me for that comment, but so what....pick your poison, sugar and diabetes or splenda/aspartame and possibly cancer (nothing has been conclusively proven).

No honey or guava nectar etc...etc for me because it's still sugar even though it's a healthier version. Just my preference for my situation. But PLEASE don't take away my Coke Zero or Diet Dr. Pepper.....leave me one vice! :haha: I know artificial sweeteners aren't good etc...etc.. but I try to keep it to one 10 oz bottle a day. Sometimes you just need that carbonation! :2thumbs:

[Felicia]

I'm avoiding sugar because when I have sugar, I want more! I do not like artificial sweeteners, just tastes too chemically for me. I use a spoon of sugar free preserves in my plain greek yogurt to add flavor and texture. I have a half of an orange, grapefruit or apple before 2:00PM. Thereafter, I do not consume any sugar.

[savanna3313]

I'm avoiding sugar because when I have sugar, I want more!

I can so relate to this!! My sister keeps chocolate in her pantry and once a day or so goes and eats just a little piece of it and she's done. I hate her. :haha:

[Sombeech]

I've been a week into the low carb thing again, already seeing the results as usual
I've still gotta give up caffeine which will be much harder for me

[rockgremlin]

I've been a week into the low carb thing again, already seeing the results as usual
I've still gotta give up caffeine which will be much harder for me

I would suggest to dump the sugar, but go moderate to high with the caffeine. Caffeine boosts your metabolism. I don't know if you've taken Hydroxycut before, but that stuff is LOADED with caffeine -- something like 500 - 1000mg per day. It's bad for ya if you have a bad ticker, but otherwise healthy hearts should tolerate it.

[Sombeech]

I would suggest to dump the sugar, but go moderate to high with the caffeine. Caffeine boosts your metabolism. I don't know if you've taken Hydroxycut before, but that stuff is LOADED with caffeine -- something like 500 - 1000mg per day. It's bad for ya if you have a bad ticker, but otherwise healthy hearts should tolerate it.

I seemed to trim down very fast once I cut the carbs along with the caffeine. My philosophy was since fat is energy, try to have that as my only source of energy, hence burning more of it.

But yeah it's not as simple as that. Caffeine can help kick start the metabolism, but in the end I do worry about my heart health too. I'm a huge consumer of caffeine.

[accadacca]

I eat a bowl of super fudge brownie ice cream every night and it works wonders for me! :2thumbs:

[rockgremlin]

I eat a bowl of super fudge brownie ice cream every night and it works wonders for me! :2thumbs:


Works wonders for what....growing that disgusting spare tire? :fitz:

[accadacca]

Works wonders for what....growing that disgusting spare tire? :fitz:
:haha:
I exercise 5-6 days a week so I guess that's my reward and I'm getting a bowflex this week!:stud:

[DiscGo]

Does anyone currently own a bowflex? I have seen the commercials but I have never heard any real feedback on them.

[accadacca]

Does anyone currently own a bowflex? I have seen the commercials but I have never heard any real feedback on them.
I've never tried them before, but the guys in the commercial look pretty stout. :stud: I am getting a crazy good deal on one from a friend and I figure WTH... :ne_nau:

[Scott Card]

So you are buying a new laundry drying rack are ya Acca? :lol8:

[DiscGo]

I've never tried them before, but the guys in the commercial look pretty stout. :stud:

:lol8: Nice!

Let us know how it goes.

[Felicia]

So you are buying a new laundry drying rack are ya Acca? :lol8:

They are sturdy enough to hang drying wetsuits.

[accadacca]

It has collected dust long enough in a friends basement. Now it's my turn... :lol8: