Spring 2009 12-week "No Sugar" challenge (Page 25)

kcovert1 - 2009-05-16 9:57 PM

So we're coming in on the last week of the challenge....how does everyone feel??

starrlinda - 2009-05-19 9:56 PM

 I have been reading Jillian Michael's new book "Master Your Metabolism" to move on from here.  She talks about hormonal balance through managing your diet by removing certain foods and adding other foods.  Sugar just happens to be one of the foods she says needs to be removed.  Has anyone else read the book?  It's quite interesting!

starrlinda - 2009-05-19 9:56 PM

Is the challenge really over this week? I have thought all along that it goes until June 1st. I may have to keep going for another week just to keep my mindset! I have been thinking about how I will continue some significant non-sugar modifications to my diet when this is over. I feel like I have really made great, healthy adjustments that I want to keep up. I have been reading Jillian Michael's new book "Master Your Metabolism" to move on from here. She talks about hormonal balance through managing your diet by removing certain foods and adding other foods. Sugar just happens to be one of the foods she says needs to be removed. Has anyone else read the book? It's quite interesting!

Happychick - 2009-05-22 3:57 AM

Starrlinda ~ I've looked at getting that book...what do you think of it?  Is it worth it?

A bunch of you have really been doing well. I have not been doing so well. But I guess my heart wasn't really into it from the get-go. I think the lesson I've learned is that a restrictive diet just doesn't work for me. I just really need to work on moderation. I'll look forward to tallying the results on Monday!

~Sue

kcovert1 - 2009-05-28 1:57 PM I miss the rules!!  I've had a rough week, and have kind of been craving the rules again.  Anyone else??

Happychick - 2009-06-01 2:13 AM

Kelly, I totally agree!  I had less issues when I had to report to others than I do now.  It is such a conscience effort for me since this ended.  WHY is that??  Actually I know why...during the challenge I didn't have a "choice" to make whereas now I know sugar is allowed and it's harder for me to say no.  I will say, however, that as the days go by it's getting easier since I just keep telling myself just because I don't have anyone to report to doesn't mean I have to change the way I was doing things!

kcovert1 - 2009-06-02 2:04 AM
That is exactly it!!  Yesterday, I just had to put my foot down with myself and say no more!!  I have relaxed my "rules", so to speak, but hopefully I can maintain the will power!

surfnturf - 2009-06-05 11:53 AM Hi all. I wasn't sure if anyone was still reading this thread but I have something I want to share for those who are still checking in. At the end of the challenge, I had gained 3 pounds and didn't understand what was going on but I decided that I was on a mission to reduce my sugar intake so I decided to stick with it. The first weekend after the challenge I was tempted by catered food for a weekend training event. I did good resisting the food on Saturday but on Sunday I gave into temptation and had pizza, chips and cookies. I thoroughly enjoyed it until I got home and sat on the toilet for several hours!! According to a "health nut" friend of mine, my body was rebelling against the "bad food" I had consumed. I decided that I like the way I feel without sugar so I got back to it again. Since that weekend, I have only had one ding and I have dropped those mysterious 3 pounds that I gained during the challenge. Just this week I received several comments about being more toned and "cut" and I am starting to notice too! Just today, I missed lunch and was on my way to get my kids and rather than grab a pack of cheese crackers, I decided to run into a grocery store and get 1/8lb of turkey breast from the deli. It filled me up and when I took my kids for an ice cream (to celebrate the last day of school) I didn't even want any!! So, this is my approach to food now. I am doing way better than I was BEFORE the challenge and I know my body appreciates the changes I am making. I know that long term I will make better food choices because I feel better all around...I certainly don't want to feel the way I did after the pizza and cookies! Why am I sharing this? Because no matter what happens, we are all better off for trying to reduce our intake of processed food and sugar. If it means you need a BT challenge to keep you on track, by all means create another challenge! The end goal is to create a healthier lifestyle for YOU. You shouldn't feel bad b/c you "mess up". Just find a system that works for you and that you can maintain long term. I think I am on the right track (for me) and expect to enjoy sugar once in a while but I don't want to be dependent or crave it like I used to. Sorry for the length of this post but I really wanted to share since you all helped me get to where I am now!! Good luck and I hope to see you around BT!