If you know me at all, you know that I love coffee, and that I love it SWEET. This is how I used to fix my coffee: 2 tsp. sugar, 1 T flavored creamer, top with whipped cream & cinnamon. So, ummmm, yeah. Loads of sugar. 18 grams to be exact.
In Sarah's book she states that the recommended daily allowance for a woman is no more than 20 grams (or 5 teaspoons) of sugar per day. Obviously I was going WAY over that on a daily basis. I have known for a long time that I needed to cut out (or at least cut back on) my sugar intake. I have a pugdy belly that I like to blame on "baby weight". But really, the baby is almost three, so I don't think I'm allowed to use that excuse anymore.
This first week hasn't been so bad. Her book lays out an 8 week plan for getting yourself off of sugar. The first week is basically making better choices. Cutting out as much sugar as possible and swapping sweet treats for more healthy options. Although the plan doesn't "require" that you cut out all sugar until week 3, I decided to go ahead and just go for it...mostly. I've had between 5 and 7.5 grams of sugar per day. This week has been a lot of trial and error, discovering that certain foods I considered "healthy" have loads of sugar, and finding replacements. I've been drinking a lot of hot tea, and have replaced my morning cup of "high sugar" coffee with an iced coffee with cream only.
I'm telling you, it really isn't that bad. If it's something you have been considering, I say go for it! I'll let you know if I stil feel that way in four weeks :)
Go Alison Go!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Alison! I remember cutting out sugar in coffee and it was so hard, but such a good thing in the longrun. My husband is diabetic, so we have to cut out sugar, but I agree it's amazing when you consider the food it is in...it's everywhere!
ReplyDeletethis is something i've been considering but i don't know how to do it! i know several people who i have lost weight by doing this. i need to get rid of the baby weight from having our 2nd 2.5 mths ago. i guess i should look into this book for some guidance because for some reason it just seems overwhelming to me.
ReplyDeleteYou are a braver woman than I! I'm sure I eat way too much sugar...but I think I'd have to cut back instead of going cold turkey. ;) Good for you, though!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you!!! If my babies weren't so young I might consider this. But...sugar gets me through a lot of days ;) Keep it up girl!!
ReplyDeleteProud of you but don't think that I could do it. Somedays a reece's cup helps me keep my sanity, I know you'll do much better than I ever would.
ReplyDeleteI want to do this! I want to read that book too. Does she consider naturally occuring sugar, like fruit, a no-no? Also, I miss you and my kids HAVE to get better soon so that we can hang out. Next week should be the week! Lastly, you are so my hero for doing this.
ReplyDeleteyou are a brave woman...I don't know if i could go sugar free. i was forced to for a little while when i was preganant, due to gestational diabetes, but I did slip a little sugar in here and there.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed that you're doing this! Way to go :)
ReplyDeleteway to go, friend! i have taken "breaks" from sugar. yikes. i really ought to let it go for good. maybe i should read that book, too! love ya, alison. you're so inspiring all.the.time.
ReplyDeleteIm super impressed that you are doing this, I know I need to cut sugar out of my diet, I probably double my daily intake in my coffee alone.
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