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Two weeks ago I put myself on a sugar detox.
And two weeks ago I continued to eat sugar each day.
I failed in the detox part.
But really I won.
You see, I didn’t cut out all sugar. My goal was to detox the processed sugary sweets from my diet. As in, those cookies pictured above.
Which I did! Instead of mindlessy munching on cookies, I thought about what I really wanted. Was I hungry? Okay, eat some real food – apple + peanut butter.
Was I thirsty? A spinach, marionberry and banana will do the trick.
Did I just want something sweet? My chobani peach yogurt can help with that.
Sometimes a handful of dark chocolate chips were I really wanted… so I had it. Whoops!
I never truly cut out sugar during this detox. I actually had a loaf of lemon poppyseed bread that I baked up the day before the detox. I probably should have just put it in the freezer, but instead I munched on it a bit each day.
Even though I never cut sugar out completely, I regained the control I wanted. I felt like I was unable to stop myself once I got started eating cookies, but now I can stop again at one. Or even have none. I guess it was more of a recalibration than a detox.
I found out that if I really listen to my body, it tells me what I need. Sometimes all it takes it slowing down for a moment to hear what it’s saying.
How would you have done on this sugar detox? Failed, but won? How’s your week going so far?
Heather
Awesome job!!! I am trying so hard to cut out sugar!!!
It can be tough! Gotta find that balance that works for you 🙂
AWESOME POST! It actually pairs well with what I posted today, about mindful eating.
So, basically you gave up processed sugar, or sugary foods that don’t come with any type of nutritional benefit. I think it’s brilliant!
Yup it sure does! And when I saw those cupcakes… I wanted one of them! 🙂
If I did a sugar detox I feel as though I would fail and LOSE. haha. Seriously though, I have tried before and couldn’t do it. Maybe I should try your tip about listening to my body and what it is actually craving when I feel like I’m weak and ready to cave. Thanks for the inspiration!
Haha you crack me up Ashley. Obviously I couldn’t cut it all out either, but I wasn’t looking to. Just to get a little more balance.
Whenever I’ve tried to cut out something entirely, I find myself failing at it. I think it’s more of a mind thing for me than anything! That being said, I don’t cut anything out anymore. Regaining some self control from time to time is necessary, but I don’t think I could ever cut something out entirely that I love!
Ya I don’t really see myself cutting anything completely out either. Obviously, I still like my sugar, just in my terms 🙂
I love this post! Healthy eating is not about cutting out everything you love forever, its about feeling in control so you’re not a slave to the cravings. Everything in moderation. Def counts as a win:)
Bla ya being a slave to cookies is no fun. Moderation for sure!
Good for you! I’ve done something similar and come out with the same result! Sometimes a little more control is exactly what you need!
Yup a little more control was just what I needed. And I got it!
Earlier this year, I cut out all added sugar. It was hard, but it forced me to realize how filing and satisfying whole, clean foods are. But, I have to say, I’m much happier eating sugar again : ).
I definitely like sugar too, but whole foods do make me feel the best!