100 Day SUGAR FREE Challenge

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Originally Posted by 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).

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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.

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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

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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:

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Originally Posted by savanna3313

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:

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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:

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.

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Originally Posted by Scott Card

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:

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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:

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Originally Posted by savanna3313

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:

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

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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

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

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Originally Posted by Felicia

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

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Yes ma'am! :2thumbs:

Did you avoid honey and other sweeteners as well?

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Originally Posted by DiscGo

Did you avoid honey and other sweeteners as well?

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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).

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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).

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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:

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.

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Originally Posted by Felicia

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

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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:

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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.

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by accadacca

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

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

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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

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:haha:
I exercise 5-6 days a week so I guess that's my reward and I'm getting a bowflex this week!:stud:

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