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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:
Good Luck. :2thumbs:
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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?
Where does alcohol fit into the picture? Are you cutting out alcohol or are alcohol sugars OK?
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!!!
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?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
don't let me get you side-tracked...
http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.co...7/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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Originally Posted by 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!!
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.
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:
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Yeah, so are my abs. :lol8:Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
You don't know who you are messing with.....better watch yourself Mr. Beech. Because homegirl here don't play that game. :lol8:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
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:
I dont have much of a sweat tooth, but I couldn't live without
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Man the Marble Slab Birthday cake flavored Ice cream...........................Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
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:
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Originally Posted by Sombeech
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Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I think this is way cool. I really hope you do well!
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.
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Originally Posted by DiscGo
Hey thanx man! :2thumbs:
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:
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:
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Originally Posted by greyhair biker
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Originally Posted by greyhair biker
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?
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.....
Well.......how is it going today???
I've decided to tag a long.....sorta. :nod:
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:
No headache?
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Originally Posted by Felicia
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.
sex can be a good aerobic workout :naughty: .....sounds like a PM topic :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by savanna3313
Another day is almost over. How is it going?
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Originally Posted by Felicia
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.