The Good and Bad That Comes With Losing 10 Pounds After Giving Up Sugar for 6 Weeks

Photo by Alex Weiner Do you ever feel like your brain is so cloudy and you can't stop blanking out in the middle of class? It's possible that this is happening because you are ODing on sugar. Americans are consuming at least 19.5 teaspoons of sugar daily. Not only are we in danger of getting diabetes, but also fatty liver disease. I realized that literally everything has added sugar. Foods that are considered to be "healthy" such as yogurt and multi-grain bread have added sugar. Why does sugar need to exist in bread?! After spending about two hours at the grocery store in search of sugar-free bread and plain greek yogurt, I realized although frustrating, it is possible to find foods with no added sugar. From there, I began my sugar-free journey. Week 1 After my first week, I felt great. I felt like my body was going through this detox and cleansing my liver of all the crap I was consuming prior to this diet. I felt very motivated to begin this challenge. Before the week started, I made grilled chicken and sweet potatoes to last me for the whole week. As far as meal planning, I made sure I was eating low-carb and high-protein meals. Although I cut out added sugar and artificial sweeteners, I did not cut out fruit. I also had to get real crafty at my school's cafeteria which was definitely difficult because my options were limited. Week 2 Photo by Zoe Zaiss Week two also went really well. At this point, I had no sugar cravings whatsoever. I know that sounds crazy but...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news