Comments on: A Year Without Sugar

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:09:25 +0000

You didn’t go off sugar.

“I stocked my kitchen beforehand with natural sweeteners like dried fruit, dates, maple syrup, honey, molasses, date sugar and brown rice syrup.”

Sounds like sugar to me. Do it over again, cut ALL sugar, even the “natural” ones.

By: Marcus @ JuiceFeastingPDX

Marcus @ JuiceFeastingPDX — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:24:26 +0000

I dabble in sugar from time to time but, I’m also aware of it’s powerful addictive effects. When I do ingest sugar in those rare moments it reminds me of why it’s not part of my daily diet.

By: michele

michele — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:28:48 +0000

Great diary you have here. I went off sugar as well any and all kinds. The first week was difficult and now a month and few days later. I feel so good. I almost never am tired these days and that feeling is so good. My body id different and my complexion is so noticeable clear. Again, I feel good all the time!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:15:41 +0000

I stopped eating sugar last year and its worked out pretty well. As long as I can have natural sugars which are found in fruits, then I’m totally satisfied.

By: my year without

my year without — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:20:06 +0000

Karen-Congratulations!

Michelle-Teeccino….never heard of it but I’ll keep my eyes peeled!

Michelle S. and Vicki-Thanks!

Katherine-I don’t understand your question…

Naomi-I agree that natural sweetness is the best, by far.

Diane-Thanks, and I hope you can find practical/useful tips for yourself in the realm of sugar-free.

Ros-Happy to hear about the cravings and tiredness disappearing. Unfortunately, I’m not a great source of information for diet books, except for the books I listed which are very inspirational… I recommending perusing this site. I bet you come up with what you’re looking for. I actually just started reading the “Thrive Diet”….

Rebecca-Happy to inspire!

Grace-There are some natural sweeteners that I find I am somewhat weak around, depending on what I’m craving. At least my horrendous cravings for white sugar items is completely gone.

Teresa-I hope that you outline for yourself exactly what you want–and then just go for it! It’s totally possible to be of the sugar slavery. Not every moment is a pretty sight, but I’ve come a LONG way since ingesting sugar. I highly recommend the journey!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:46:49 +0000

I am so a slave to sugar. I come from a long line of Germans that love sweets with every meal. I need help!

By: Grace

Grace — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:53:23 +0000

Sugar is my weakness; otherwise I eat pretty well. Since you can still have natural sugars, going sugar-free doesn’t sound so bad. Maybe it’s time for me to try.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:42:06 +0000

I am so in awe of the willpower of anyone who can give up sugar for a year… congrats! I am probably one of the biggest sugar-fans out there, but this article along with the comments is really making me think I ought to tone down my sugar consumption. I mean, I already knew I should just for basic health reasons (and the weight loss wouldn’t hurt for me either!), but now that I’ve heard how it helps mentally I really feel inspired to cut back. Thanks!

By: Ros

Ros — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:29:59 +0000

I gave up sugar and gluten two months ago. My afternoon cravings and subsequent tiredness have totally disappeared and I love that. I feel so much better. I want to take it a step further. I want to follow a balance diet to lose weight too. What do you recommend? I took great encouragement from your post. Thank you for much for passing on the information.

By: diane

diane — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:15:06 +0000

Thanks so much for this article. I found out about it fro Make up and Beauty blog. I have a very big sugar issue and it makes me gain a lot of weight…You’re inspiring!

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