Well ladies and gents, I made it. It was a small feat and I still have a few more weeks ahead of me but I have gone seven days without eating a one bite of refined or artificial sugar. All I can say is “Go me!” While I can’t say everyday had been peachy and there was one incident where I begged and pleaded for a piece of chocolate calmly asked for chocolate and Ty gently talked me out of eating some it has not been terrible. The first two days went very smooth and there was nary a want or desire for something sweet. Day three and four the urge struck but I reminded myself that sugar was not in my daily food repertoire anymore and by day six and seven things have started to smooth out with only the minor need for something sweet. Fruit has for the most part been sufficient enough.
There have been other changes and that most reflects my taste preferences. Food just tastes better. Once I removed the thick layer of sugar in my diet I am finally beginning to taste my food. I bought a watermelon at the store to help squelch those times when I really need something sweet and the first bite was like eating candy. Ty disagreed with me on this one because when he tasted the same watermelon he deemed it had no flavor. That’s because he is still on the sugar train. It’s not just fruit that tastes sweeter either. It’s savory stuff as well. I feel like when I eat foods that are meant to be salty or savory they actually taste more so. I’m so interested to see the continued changes as I progress and mark days off on the calendar.
You know what else is in seven days and counting, well, counting down that is? My impending move. I can’t believe that in one week I can officially call myself a Portlandian. I can’t wait to feel that west coast love. I suppose at sometime I should tell my story about why I am moving back to the west coast but that will have to be another post.
If eliminating sugar will help all other food taste more amazing, you have my attention. Unfortunately, I do not think I am as a strong. =(
You could do it. Really, if can do it you can do it. The first days are hard but after about a week you get into the swing of it. Food does start to taste different too and that’s when you really know you are getting the hang of it. It’s been a few short weeks that I haven’t had any sugar and I am finding I can’t eat foods that are super sweet anymore. It’s just way too much sugar.