When I first heard of this challenge, I feared it immensely. However, now on the fifth day, I realize the challenge wasn't much of a challenge. Also, I genuinely liked the way I have felt all week.
What I have found challenging is physically removing sugar from my diet. Sugar is added to almost everything! I was amazed at the effort that is made towards sneaking sugar into prepackaged foods. Terms like "Pure Cane Extract" and "100% Cane Juice" were very amusing. It made me wonder how busy families shop in a healthy manner. Not wanting to drown their families in sugar, I can understand how terms like that are overlooked because we're looking for "Sugar" or "Corn Syrup". Hence, my major complaint of the week: Sugar is in everything!
What have I learned from this challenge? I consume entirely too much sugar. I now understand that the energy I get from sugar is minimal and not at all worth it. Now, after I push myself via workout or running I am not more tired than when I consume sugar, but more absolute. Here's an example; While consuming large amounts of sugar, once tired, I would generally watch television until I eventually drift off to sleep. This week, I barely get out the words "I'm tired" and I'm dead asleep. My quality of sleep has improved as well. Last, but certainly not least, my energy has improved. I can push myself to new levels while maintaining for longer periods of time. Last night was an all time high. I worked with great intensity for approximately 4 hours. I was impressed with myself to say the least.
The result: I will never consume as much sugar as I once did. Now that I know what and what not to purchase, I can make better nutritional decisions. We do not have to consume as much sugar as we do on a regular basis. Sugar is now a treat, not a necessity...
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