You guys! I made it; I survived the 21 days No Sugar Diet Challenge, and for the past twenty-five days I have been checking in this diary sharing my thoughts and what was going on in my crazy head.
Day 1-7:
I am completely regretting the decision to embark on this challenge.
I went to the supermarket to find better options; immediately became evident that almost everything in the world has added sugar. Read the labels my peeps!
This week was a snowstorm, the perfect setting to binge watch tv and eat delicious treats. Instead, I’m stuck with healthy food, boo.
Over the weekend, we celebrated, Gabi, my 14-year-old baby.
I baked her an Oreo cake, and it was complete torturous. The cake, I was told, was one of the best cakes I have ever made.
Just as I’m starting to adjust to my new lifestyle, the headaches and mood swings posses my body, lord have mercy on mi Familia!
Day 8-14
I feel completely drained, very low energy and not happy at all.
The weird but good thing is that I’m not massively craving sugar.
The headaches got intense this week; however, I have an easier time falling asleep.
My diet is still very healthy, example: for breakfast, I have eggs with lean proteins and a green juice with ingredients like; beets, carrots, kale, apple, ginger, and lemon.
I’m not a big snack person, which I’m trying to change.
For dinner, I have baked chicken with brown rice and salad. For dressing a lemon, pepper & light salt.
Day 12 I am headache free! I am feeling more in control of my bitching, and my skin is clearing up.
Day 15-21
For the first time in my challenge, I am craving sweets.
Right around Easter, everything looks so freaking delicious. But I have willpower, and I am determined.
Day 17 of my challenge I went to my doctor for a physical, when I got weighed, I could not believe the scale.
I weight 125 pounds; I have not been this weight since I was in my early 20s!
To be completely honest, I did not embark on this challenge with hopes of losing weight but that was such a clear way of realizing that sugar is in no way, my friend.
Or anyone else’s, it causes more damage than benefits.
Today April 7, 2018, twenty-four days since that first day, I still have not had a single piece of candy, ice cream, cake, soda, juice or even wine.
I feel great, my skin is clearing up, I sleep like a baby, and I lost two more pounds. I have zero desire to eat sweets.
Seriously you guys, I’m embarrassed to think back to twenty-something days ago. The way I was abusing my body its crazy, and I’m lucky I didn’t have more health issues.
Will I ever have deserts again? Absolutely! But only really delicious ones and in moderation.
The no sugar diet challenge has completely changed my relationship with desserts. I recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve their lifestyle.
Like everything else in life, balance is everything, and when I decide to have yummy sweets, I will make sure is worth the Calories.
♥ I decided to extend my No Sugar Diet until my wedding anniversary. I will pick up a Red Velvet Cheesecake and Hagen Dazz I’m sure it will be delicious!
My husband took this picture as I was ready to schedule this post, as you can see I treated myself to a Red Velvet Cheesecake from The Cheese Cake Factory. I’m proud to report that while it was delicious after a few bites I had enough.
With a little amount, my sweet tooth felt happy and satisfied.
I showed great self-control. It is safe to say this challenge has completely changed my lifestyle for the better.
Have you tried going sugar-free?
Love You Guys, Thanks For Reading
