2/5/2018

Hello everyone my name is Sara and I am a sugar addict.

No I am not mocking those in AA, sugar addiction is very real. And current research is saying that with the over consumption of sugar around the world that sugar might begin causing more deaths per year than cigarette smoking.

Crazy right?

Such a simple substance that lights up the happy receptors in the brain… like many other substances. Sound familiar?

Anywho, what stirred this post into creation is that I have been clean for a little over a month of sugar. I wish to share with you all my findings on the bumpy road off sugar… and it has been a bumpy one for sure (but beyond worth it).

First Week

Death, pure death. No not really (obviously), but it was seriously very hard. I also started the Keto diet at this time, so with eating all the (healthy) fats my hunger was tremendously less, not to mention the nausea. I was exhausted, temperamental, and very moody during this time. Extreme cravings for sugar came in waves, I would honor myself with a small piece of dark  chocolate (80% cacao low sugar) everyday to ease me off.

Second Week

At around the 10 day mark I started to feel better, and it was becoming easier to meal plan once I got down the principles. Cravings were decreasing around this time as well. I found I did have much more energy and clarity of mind… but still a pretty intense nausea. The increase in energy really caught me off guard, and so did the loss of seven pounds in 10 days (mostly water weight but still). I was excited positive changes were happening.

Third Week

During this time I was really excited because I started to truly feel healthier. It’s as if the barrier that blocked the pure energy my body was ready to supply me was fully removed (best way I can describe it). I feel rejuvenated (I would say younger, but seeing as I am still quite young in the scheme of things I’ll just say rejuvenated). The best part besides the energy and clarity of mind is the fact that my cravings for bread and sugar are completely gone. So weird, never thought it could even be possible. Now I walk by fresh loaves of bread and dessert when the same feeling of walking past a table (or some other random object), it doesn’t elicit strong emotions anymore.

Fourth Week Onward

More or less the same as above. I go out to eat with family/friends and when they order sweets or even offer some to me I politely but firmly decline. It doesn’t make me feel sad or like I am missing out on something because of how great I feel now I know it isn’t worth it for my body. Once you reach your breakthrough, though tempting it may be, you know how you feel without sugar in your life and won’t want to go back once you feel the increased quality of life.

Other revelations:

I normally get sick at least three times within the first few months of the year (during flu season). This is the first year (probably in my whole life honestly), that I haven’t gotten sick at all despite being constantly surrounded by sick people (in the hospitality industry). I’ve never felt so strong and healthy before.

I finally feel like my own body has got my back, like we are working in tandem together instead indifferent roomates sharing the same house.

It’s been a beautiful journey to say the least.

Also worth noting:

I know the word ‘Keto’ is a triggering word for my vegan friends out there who know what this is. I want to clarify my being on Keto is not just all bacon and steak (not at all), I eat mostly avocados, coconut, olives, nut butters, some fish, and all the vegetables. Which I think is honestly the best way for health when it comes to going Keto. Eating a bunch of meat and cheese all the time will only make me sluggish honestly, it’s not the way to go.

So basically I am eating only veggies, some fruits, some seafood, and a massive amount of healthy oils/butters in my current diet. It seems to be the perfect combination for my body anyway, play with your nutrition struction and find out what works best for you!

Free yourself from the addiction of sugar that the majority of civilization is currently suffering from, and heal your life in more ways than one.

With much love,

Sara