Hi all!
Last year I did a very successful 30 day 'low' sugar diet. Essentially, I cut out all refined sugar (choc, sweets, cakes, biscuits, cereal, etc). I felt better than I ever have in my life. The first week was the hardest , and it got easier with every week that passed. I felt so strong, positive and all-round much better (better sleep, lighter and less painful periods, more energy and motivation / zest for life).
The last few weeks (who am I kidding? months..) I have really overindulged and have found myself to be dependent on sugar. Last week, I ate 3 bags of the 1kg mini eggs to myself, in a week (and that's probably the tip of the iceberg!). I have gained belly fat, my clothes are tight, I am tired all of the time and my skin is terrible. I go to the gym 5 times a week and am very active, and have of course still gained weight due to the sheer amount of calories in these things and the impact of such huge glucose spikes. I know this is so bad for me, and I've been able to see the native impact of this (hungry al the time etc) but even that hasn't been enough to make me stop!
So, I have decided to go cold turkey, like I have done previously am I'm currently on day two (very proud of this given how reliant I have been on sweet treats to get be through each hour of the day!). Currently, I am allowing myself to eat tangerines (full of sugar, but then everything is!) to get my 'hit' when needed and have stocked up on diet coke, Pepsi max etc.
My goal is to feel better in myself, physically and mentally. I've not weighed and don't want this to be the focus. I want to live a healthier life and to feel more 'in control' than I have been.
Would anyone like to join me with this? Has anyone else gone through a similar journey and would like to share their reflections on what worked well, etc?
I have started to read 'Atomic habits' by James Clear to support my journey. Great so far!
Interested to hear other people's experiences! :)