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I'm going sugar free for seven days, anyone up for giving it a go?

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:49

I'm only committing to seven days initially because if I went for more, I know I'd sulk and give up really quickly 😁

But seven days is do-able: Long enough to have a good shot at it, short enough that it's not daunting.

I'm not going insane. I'll still have sweeteners, just not sugary or sugary things. For me this will mean giving up:

  • Sweet cereal in the morning
  • Mid-morning chocolate biscuits
  • Chocolate bar after lunch
  • Mid-afternoon sweets
  • Chocolate bar after evening meal

I'm aiming to replace sugary puddings with fruit and snacks with nuts.

Anyone up for giving it a try?

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beeny · 09/07/2023 16:51

I do please

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:54

Should have said I'm starting tomorrow (Monday 10th)!

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rockingbird · 09/07/2023 16:54

Ok .. I'm in

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:54

beeny · 09/07/2023 16:51

I do please

Brilliant, let's support each other!

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:55

rockingbird · 09/07/2023 16:54

Ok .. I'm in

Yes! Welcome!

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beeny · 09/07/2023 16:55

I love chocolate in the evening ! My big problem

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:56

How about we check in to this thread a couple of times a day throughout the week to report on progress, gee each other up?

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RedLem0nade · 09/07/2023 16:56

I’m in! Have been trying to cut back for a while now to be a better example to the DC but also for the health benefits. I’m an absolute divil for a sneaky bar of chocolate in the evening when they go to bed.

Other weak points are at work- I’m in health care and (lovely) patients are always bringing in boxes of chocolates and cakes! So much temptation. Then of course there’s the mid-afternoon tea and biscuit break….

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:57

RedLem0nade · 09/07/2023 16:56

I’m in! Have been trying to cut back for a while now to be a better example to the DC but also for the health benefits. I’m an absolute divil for a sneaky bar of chocolate in the evening when they go to bed.

Other weak points are at work- I’m in health care and (lovely) patients are always bringing in boxes of chocolates and cakes! So much temptation. Then of course there’s the mid-afternoon tea and biscuit break….

Welcome! It creeps up doesn't it?!

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Musicaltheatremum · 09/07/2023 16:57

I'm blood sugar diet by Michael Moseley. 800 kals v little carbs. 5pounds down in week 1. I've at least 4 stones to lose. Not hungry but will have a slightly carby breakfast (porridge) on days I go to the gym.

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 16:58

beeny · 09/07/2023 16:55

I love chocolate in the evening ! My big problem

Even if you just manage to cut this out for a week, that'll be a brilliant achievement!

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beeny · 09/07/2023 16:58

I will check in ! Break my Freddo addiction !

Billybagpuss · 09/07/2023 16:59

2.5 years in, best thing I ever did, I will however join you this week and give up crisps which have snuck back in.

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:00

Musicaltheatremum · 09/07/2023 16:57

I'm blood sugar diet by Michael Moseley. 800 kals v little carbs. 5pounds down in week 1. I've at least 4 stones to lose. Not hungry but will have a slightly carby breakfast (porridge) on days I go to the gym.

I've not heard of this. I find Michael Mosley really insufferable 😀

My DP has cut out all sugar (and some other shite) and is dropping 3.5lb a week on average ATM. He's been going for about 3 weeks now. He's the one that's inspired me but I can't go as hard as him!

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:01

beeny · 09/07/2023 16:58

I will check in ! Break my Freddo addiction !

Yes! Scree Freddo anyway, he's a twat 🤣

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:01

**Screw

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TheOutlaws · 09/07/2023 17:02

I gave up sugar 12 weeks ago and have lost a stone! My rules are (a) only eat at mealtimes and (b) no sweets/cake/chocolate/biscuits. I’m early 40s and was heartily sick of putting on a pound or so every six months over the past decade. It’s so much easier than I thought it would be. Good luck!

itwasntmetho · 09/07/2023 17:02

I stopped eating all processed foods including sugar for two weeks, I’m a month and a half in now, I don’t have cravings since week one and don’t want to stop it.
i mean obvs up to you but I’d advise to do for longer because the first week is the hardest so you won’t experience the free from cravings feeling for very long and you’ll only remember the hardest part so be less likely to do it ever again.

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:03

Billybagpuss · 09/07/2023 16:59

2.5 years in, best thing I ever did, I will however join you this week and give up crisps which have snuck back in.

Excellent! Would you be willing to say a bit more about you being no-sugar? Do you never have sugar? Why was it the best thing you ever did, what's better? Do you find it hard to stick to? What inspired you to get started?
Sorry if this is all too nosey, please don't answer anything that's too intrusive. I'm genuinely fascinated.

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:04

TheOutlaws · 09/07/2023 17:02

I gave up sugar 12 weeks ago and have lost a stone! My rules are (a) only eat at mealtimes and (b) no sweets/cake/chocolate/biscuits. I’m early 40s and was heartily sick of putting on a pound or so every six months over the past decade. It’s so much easier than I thought it would be. Good luck!

Thank you! This is so inspirational! And well done you!

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Crystals35 · 09/07/2023 17:05

If you read this, you'll never want to eat sugar again.
( I haven't given it up completely, I must admit).

Pure, White and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It https://amzn.eu/d/e8vCsxH

beeny · 09/07/2023 17:05

I feel inspired !

TheOutlaws · 09/07/2023 17:05

@SugaryTwat Thanks OP, I promise you can do it and you’ll be all svelte and gamine in no time Grin (I’ll never be svelte and gamine)

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:06

itwasntmetho · 09/07/2023 17:02

I stopped eating all processed foods including sugar for two weeks, I’m a month and a half in now, I don’t have cravings since week one and don’t want to stop it.
i mean obvs up to you but I’d advise to do for longer because the first week is the hardest so you won’t experience the free from cravings feeling for very long and you’ll only remember the hardest part so be less likely to do it ever again.

Thanks, that's really useful to know and I'll keep it in mind

I think I'd just give up, probably by about 10am, if I thought it was a fairly long thing. But a week feels do-able. Even if I end up doing it longer (I hope so), I need it to feel quite short term right now!

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SugaryTwat · 09/07/2023 17:06

Crystals35 · 09/07/2023 17:05

If you read this, you'll never want to eat sugar again.
( I haven't given it up completely, I must admit).

Pure, White and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It https://amzn.eu/d/e8vCsxH

Thank you, I'll give it a read! Bracing myself....

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