It has been a pretty awesome last {almost} two weeks. It’s been rough on the sugar free living. Little amounts slipped in under the radar. Eating out and being a house guest will do that to a person. Anyone. My house is entirely Sugar Free Suger proof. The ingredients I have on hand, the snacks, everything is set up so I can stick to the program.
Because a little bit leaves you wanting more.
So here I am, home again, ready to grocery shop and ready to go cold turkey again. Time to get back on the wagon and get some match fitness under my belt before the rum balls start rolling out for the festive season. My plan is to re-reset my taste buds. Refine my tastes to anti-sugar again after letting a few too many things slip through. It’s my quick reset plan.
So here are my tips for going sugar free, again!
- Skip fruits and artificial sweeteners all together. You’re starting from scratch here. Say goodbye to anything that will continue to make you want sweet things.
- Stop eating out. All of it. Just for the reset period until you’ve got your taste buds in order again.
- Go back to basics. Stop baking dextrose treats, skip the processed snacks that normally fit in. Eat simple, fresh foods. Think salad, vegetables, meat and cheese.
- Drink loads of water. It kills cravings and it helps dispel toxins faster. Which, you’re going to need! Ugh withdrawal headaches. Again. Sigh.
- Get prepared. Chop vegetables, stock up on milk and cheeses. Have snacks ready to keep your blood sugar even as you withdraw again. I believe a lot of the symptoms I had when I originally detoxed were due to low blood sugar*.
So there you go. These are the rules I plan to stick to to get myself back on track. I have been craving sweet things all day. I’ve also just wanted to eat and eat. Sure fire signs that I’d let things go too far. My weight hasn’t shifted but I can feel the puffiness and bloating. I’m excited to reign in the little holiday over indulgences and get back to losing some weight.
The holiday is over Suger.
*FYI – I read within the I Quit Sugar eBook how important it is to keep your blood sugar level and I just went, uh huh! That was my problem, I think. Being prone to low blood sugar anyway {it’s a family thing, I hear} this would have been a big factor in my withdrawal headaches, nausea and dizziness. Keep this in mind. Safety first people.
Suger 
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