This is my journey of going sugar-free, it’s not perfect but i mostly for me to keep me accountable and for future reference. I wanted to share this because to show that if I can do this you can too!
Please enjoy and tell me what you think.
FYI: I am doing this on my phone so don’t expect nothing fancy on here.
-Missy-
**Day 1 (9/6/24)**: today I started my sugar free journey, here is what I attempt to do.
- I will attempt not to eat food with add sugar
- If I eat something with added sugar, It will not be the end of the world.
- I will attempt to make it one month, again if I can not, I will learn from my experience.
- If I accomplish not eating candy, dessert and sweet drinks I will be happy.
- Eating natural sweets like honey and maple syrup is OK.
My first day was like what I should and should not do. So far smooth sailing but this is just the beginning.
My I also add that I have no urge for sugar today as well, but when I saw cake in on tv my thought was maybe I should make a cake and then I remember.
**Day 2 (9/7/24)**: In the morning I laid in bed and I wanna something sweet like a donuts, which I won’t get. The thing is that I have celiac disease is when when you crave something like a donut you can’t get just one you have to get a package, and when I buy that package of donuts, I most likely would eat them in a day and that not good for anyone.
I noticed my craving for soda, I am substituting it by drinking water, unsweetened iced tea, coffee with creamer. If that’s the only craving I’ll get, I’ll take it. I just realized that my craving is just my body telling me that i am thirsty.
**Day 3 (9/8/24)**: have to keep in mind not to substitute sweet for savory junk food, make sure it’s a balance.
Had an urge to put sugar in my coffee, but I didn’t I just added milk.
Just had some craving for some sugar snacks, didn’t have much but found some fruit cup with no sugar added, does not satisfy as much but I guess it will do until find different substitutes.
Did I just find away to satisfy my cravings without eating anything, I doubt it, but this is what I did, basically, I just kept my mind occupied by looking for some sugar-free options and now I don’t have the cravings anymore.
For supper I had a salad kit and the dressing had added sugar, but it is within my guidelines of no candy, dessert or sweet drinks.
I realized why I am doing this challenge yes because I saw someone do it on TikTok but 2 to prove myself wrong, that I can do this.
**Day 4 (9/9/24)**: Did not sleep good last night, I don’t know if it is because of no sugar or something else.
Had a craving for a candy bar, hopefully I don’t get a candy bar at the Vending machine.
Was told be my mom that I should watch my carbs instead of going sugar free.
**Day 5 (9/10/24)**: Last night I slept like a baby only woke up once.
The last few days I got a mild headache and was a little sweaty, when I walking around outside, which I read that symptoms of low blood sugar is a symptom withdrawals. I feel like I am starting to heal if that makes any sense.
I have confidence that I can and will finish and stay with this detox for a month, but we will see when this goes on.
**Day 6 (9/11/24)**: Last night I went to sleep right away, but I also slept through my alarm this morning.
I had 2 warheads without even thinking about it, I will keep moving on. To be honest with you I feel a little yucky when I ate them. I am a little disappointed in myself.
I have the bad case of brain fog, I don’t know what it is, but here are my choices 1) I been gluten 2) the candy I ate. 3) taking medicine Later, instead of when I was supposed to. 4) the sugar free diet.
**Day 7 (9/12/24)**: I noticed I been doing some portion control without trying.
I had a bad of brain fog this morning, it got better throughout the day.
I been really into drink water, during and after lunch. Of course I drink coffee in the morning.
Just bought some grapes, bananas, apple. I felt if I put some natural sugar, I will feel a little better and not have brain fog.
One last thing before I go to bed, my headaches are gone for now, we will see how tomorrow goes.
**Day 8 (9/13/24)**: This morning I have a headache, we will see how the progress. I also bought a Maple ice latte and banana.
Brain feels a little, and I had grapes for lunch.
Talk to the work LPN, she said that it is good what I am doing, and if I eat sugar not get so hard on myself.
Today i forgot to drink water until 1:00 but I had 1 1/2 cups of coffee. I didn’t drink a lot a water at work but, I did drink about to bottles of water.
**Day 9 (9/14/24)**: I feel like giving up today, I still have brain fog, but there is a part me that says keep on going. I am going to see my primary care physician and see what she says.
I forgot to mention that my mom bought me two packs of Oreos, she also knew that I am on a sugar-free journey.
**Day 10 (9/15/24)**: Am I actually feeling better or is it just a façade? It is 12:30p right now my brain doesn’t feel that foggy and I don’t have a headache, I also didn’t take any Tylenol at the moment either. We will she as the day goes on, I guess. As the day went on no headache or brain fog, let’s see how tomorrow goes. OK, I have a little headache so I took some Tylenol but I think it might have to do with my neck surgery had two years ago(2022). I was also lying in bed for a while too.
**Day 11 (9/16/24)**: I feel I have brain fog again but I feel it’s not that bad as it has been, my back of neck hurt a little but not as bad as it was. My theory is that I have a clear head because all the sugar am not consuming making it feel like brain fog.
Well I was attempting to a fruit in my diet for healthy sugar, I forgot to a veggies to my diet as well. I guess I am only human.
Throughout the rest of the day I noticed I was think and speaking clearer or it can just be an illusion. My base of my neck was a little sore at night so I took some Tylenol, but the brain fog went away.
Sleep wise, I am not sleeping that bad, I pretty much fall asleep in less than 30min which is good for me.
**Day 12 (9/17/24)**: Was listening Britney spears’ Toxic and I swear I knew were being played (violin). I say that proves my brain is starting to clear.
Talk to my primary care provider, about being sugar-free. She told me that being addicted to sugar is just as bad as being addicted to cocaine. I also told about my neck hurting and headache, she called those caffeine headaches. I also got a flu and Covid Vaccine.
**Day 13 (9/18)/24**: last night I got no headache and I did not have to take any Tylenol.
Writing a list of things to do after the 30 days. Let’s see what I stick to and don’t.
Forgot to bring snacks to work, but had a rice cake with peanut butter and it was delicious.
**Day 14 (9/19/24)**: last night finally went to sleep around 10:30-11, and took 2 showers to relax.
My was aching again at the base of the neck, so I took Tylenol.
Is the non-marshmallow cereal, part of Lucky charms a gateway drug to sugar, because I had three pieces.
**Day 15 (9/20/24)**: Last night once I fell asleep, I slept through the night. I also had to take are you Tylenol because my head hurt.
If I hear people complain about groceries prices, i am going to tell them try buy from the natural food section and then tell me about price. I mean come on people I shopping for gluten free food for 21 years and i never once complained about it.
**Day 16 (9/21/24)**: Honestly, today, I didn’t feel like writing, but I want to keep myself accountable.
Last night I went to bed the time I usually go during the weekday instead of staying up later, but that did not work as plan. I took two showers and fell asleep at the time I usually do on the weekend. I am doing this to get all my errands done and over with so I don’t forget to pick up my meds. Maybe when I get home I’ll take a nap.
**Day 17 (9/22/24)**: The past few day I made my own specially coffee. I’ll I did was Maple syrup, milk, and sometimes cinnamon and froth it and put it on my coffee, it is delicious and half the price if I would go to a café.
**Day18 (9/23/24)**: I did not want to go to work today, I just don’t feel like dealing with people.
Note to self: just because it says gluten doesn’t mean I need to get it especially sweets.
Made gluten almond cookies with maple syrup they were pretty good. Now let hope I don’t eat them in one sitting. I had a few cookies and I am feeling a little yucky, maybe I can only have One or two cookies. The recipe will be on my Pinterest under gluten-free.
**Day 19 (9/24/24)**: I did not over eat the cookies I baked yesterday. I had 2 cookies today did not feel sick and I didn’t eat all the cookies yeah me!
**Day 20 (9/25/24)**: I had a headache today, took Tylenol for it. I also think my brain fog is coming back, my thought not as clear as it been last week.
I only had two cookies, no over eating for me.
**Day 21 (9/26/24)**: My brain is not coming up with the words fast enough today, I wonder if it is brain fog or if it is something else. I always had this problem, but it felt like last I was think a look clearer. The only thing I could think of is that I put Maple syrup for sugar substitute, but yet that is a natural sugar… so I don’t know what to think. (thank you for letting me vent.)
**Day 22 (9/27/24)**: I my first drink with refine sugar since 3 week, I just want to say I really think I can keep it up, no cravings or wanting more. My low sugar future is looking bright.
**Day 23 (9/28/24)**: Today is a lazy day, I really not doing any and don’t really want to do anything.
**Day 24 (9/29/24)**: Another somewhat lazy day. Went to Costco got a few things, even went to target and did not stop at Starbucks and to be honest with you didn’t even want it.
I realized that this sugar-free adventure, is saving me good chunk of money… I bought no soda or candy from the bendy machine at work. I hope I can keep up with it.
**Day 25 (9/30/24)**: This morning I slept through my alarm, thank goodness I woke up when i did. You never seen a person dress so fast. I also made it to work right on schedule.
Drink half of those Ice drink (flavor, sparkling water.) it has no sugars so I am good, but why do I feel guilty drinking it. I have to admit that it went down quick and taste so good.
**Day 26 (10/1/24)**: Nothing really happened today… wanted a surgery Starbucks drink, but was not craving any drink there.
I also had a good night sleep as well.
**Day 27 (10/2/24)**: 9:15 started to get a headache.
Few more days and I am done with this Adventure. Here are some questions that I should answer.
1) did I lose weight, I don’t think so but I did not weigh myself in the beginning.
2) Is my skin clear or thinner face: again I really didn’t Pay attention.
3) Do I feel like I am going to keep up with this: I am not completely going to but I hope this help me limit myself on how many sugary snacks I eat.
let’s be honest I wasn’t completely sugar-free, but I already said that in the beginning you have this Journey.
Had a bubblr for lunch don’t worry no sugar but it still feels wrong drinking it.
**Day 28 (10/3/24)**: this morning I had some self doubt that I will not be able to follow through when I’m done with this Adventure. I guess all I can do is try.
**Day 29 (10/4/24)**: This morning I almost got a PSL but decided to get a maple spice.
I ate to much food today, I hope this doesn’t mess things up.
The last few day I been getting those sugar carbonated drinks but no soda, which is also my down fall.
I still don’t know if I am going to document the aftermath.
One more day to go.
**Last day (10/5/24)**: Today I think it’s going to be another lazy day, I will be doing is some House chores.
I am going to edit this and put it in a blog, for tomorrow. Edited this brought me back to the days when it all happened.
I can’t wait this sugar free thing is dine, I can’t wait to eat a sugary cookie.
Here are somethings that I might be doing to not eat so much sugar like before.
-try not to drink soda
-only keep one sweet treat at home.
-eat one serving of sweet a day.
-try healthier sweet treats
-try to make my own sweet treats
-just because it says gluten free doesn’t mean I need to get it especially sweets.
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