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Just thought you might find it interesting to know that, after almost 2 weeks sugar-free, this former frequent user of advil hasn’t needed it at all! Well, actually, the first 3 days of the challenge I had a headache constantly — it’s like I was addicted to the stuff! But now I can gladly say that I haven’t had a headache since!!!
Now if I could just lay off the over use of exclamation points. 
I’ve also noticed that I don’t have the typical midday slump as much as I used to. Sure, I still feel a little groggy around 3pm - 4pm, but before going sugarfree I couldn’t help but HAVE to nap. It was definately a big interruption in my day. Now I just keep going along.
I will admit — it was pretty difficult to keep it sugar-free over my fourth of july vacation. My family LOVES to eat out and, unfortunately, seems to always make a few stops at McDonald’s. You know the ONLY sugar free thing they have is a side salad? The bigger salads are full of sugar in the chicken and the cheese :(. But, I brought some almonds and apples to add…. it really wasn’t so bad, and in the long run I’m so glad I didn’t break down. It’s hard to know when you’re at a restaurant what exactly is in your food, but I tried to choose the least sugary-sounding options.
To anyone debating upon going sugar free…. I recommend.
See what Melissa’s up to by clicking here.
July 29th, 2009
I am delighted to let you know that, thanks to Ana’s Sugar-Free
Challenge, I lost 9 pounds during the month of June.
I have been able to down on dessert after meals. I only have a fresh
fruit cup instead. Although I have been trying to sweeten my morning
mug of coffee with Splenda, I still don’t enjoy coffee as much as I
did when I used granulated sugar. I shall try to sweeten it with maple
syrup tomorrow and I will let you know whether or not I like it.
I look forward to tasting the ice cream “treats” Ana recommends in her blog.
Keep up the good work, Ana!
Your faithful follower,
Barbara
Amherst, MA
June 29th, 2009
LaBuenaLife.com member, Katie, is doing her own Sugar-Free Challenge from Lexington, Kentucky.
She checks in on day 6 with the following…
I have more energy now than I have in a long time! I can honestly say that I feel great today.
The first few days, as you can read from previous posts, were challenging, but now I am starting to see and feel benefits from the sugar free challenge. All I can say is if you aren’t staying away from refined sugar I highly suggest at least attempting the 30 day challenge. you will benefit I promise.
Something else - my Pilates workout. I have noticed that the better I get at doing them, the more I can control the intensity of my workout if that makes any sense to anyone. . . I can have a really intense tiring workout, or I can have a light energizing workout depending on how much I control my movements. (If you are a Pilates fan, then you know exactly what I”m talking about. If anyone knows a better way of putting it, please leave a comment!)
For example, on Sunday I worked out really hard and controlled my movements moreso than usual and tightened my muscles a lot. Well, I was a little sore from it Monday, so I made it a little easier by tighting my muscles less, so it was not as intense as Sunday.
The benefits of Pilates are numerous and honestly, I often forget that I’m “working out” while doing them.
Until next time. . .
Katie
To follow more of Katie’s progress, click here.
June 26th, 2009
