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The Sugar Detox Challenge – We Quit

As a general rule, I am not a quitter. Even if I start something I don’t like, I usually have to finish it or it drives me nuts…..except that one cross-stitch thingy. I am NOT talented at that….I just stick myself and get blood everywhere. But guess what? We quit the Sugar Detox Challenge. Yes, it’s true. I know you’re astonished…….or relieved. One of those. I think Barry was relieved. Sometimes it just feels good to say “I QUIT!” Try it….I’ll wait. See? Sometimes I like to say “I quit!” even when I don’t really mean it – but I mean it this time. We quit. We’re done. Adios amigos. Hasta la bye bye. [Read more…]

Sugar Detox Challenge – Week Five

Okay, let’s have a recap. Our family decided to go on a Sugar Detox in order to get rid of a lot of the bad sugars that we still had in our diet, even though we were on the path to Whole Foods. I’ve rid the house of High Fructose Corn Syrup, all white flours, desserts even with healthy sugars, and all sugars except those like honey, Sucanat, and maple syrup. We’re still doing great. Our only challenge comes in trying to explain to others why we’re passing the dessert table. At this point, I’m used to people thinking I’m weird, so it’s no big deal for me. [Read more…]

Sugar Detox Challenge – Week Four

Before we get into Week Four of the Sugar Detox challenge, let’s review. So far, we’ve kicked out High Fructose Corn Syrup, refined white flours, and all desserts. How are we doing? Very well actually. Last night was the first time I craved sweets. However, I’ll just tell you that it might happen to be in line with a certain thing that occurs on a monthly basis…….and I ate a handful of almonds instead and was perfectly satisfied. I think it might all be in my head. Week four wasn’t that bad either. Let’s see how it went. [Read more…]

Sugar Detox Challenge – Week Three

So, you know we’ve cut out High Fructose Corn Syrup and white flour. We’ve really not had a problem with it. I’ve also cut out soda for myself (Barry still has one occasionally) and I’ve been soda free for a little over a month. I don’t miss it as much as I thought I would. I’m going to attempt to make my own soda when summer busyness slows down around here. J Annie has never had a soda, a fact of which I am very proud. The more I read about artificial sweeteners, the more I get freaked out. Anyway, on to week three! [Read more…]

Sugar Detox Challenge – Week Two

Well, we made it through week one. It wasn’t bad at all. I find that even after a week, I’m not craving sugar as much as I used to. Also, I’ve not had any sodas for several weeks, so maybe that helps. Research proves that diet soda makes you crave sweets….and I could really knock back the diet soda y’all. BUT, I was nervous to get my next email. I was afraid it was going to be something super drastic and my family would call the looney bin to get me admitted. They have threatened it in the past. Of course week two continues eliminating the High Fructose Corn Syrup, but it also adds that now I should eliminate Corn Syrup as well. Good thing I did that right along with the HFCS. They are different. Who knew? Better safe than sorry. [Read more…]