How to Go Sugar-Free for a Week Straight Without Hating Your Life

I am not misrepresenting when I state that surrendering sugar for 30 days was the best dietary upgrade I've at any point attempted. I state this not on the grounds that it gave my vitality and center an unparalleled lift, everything except relieved my a sleeping disorder, and even gave me a look at abs without precedent for, um, ever—yet chiefly in light of the fact that it was feasible. So feasible that once my 30-day objective was up, I continued onward. I felt that incredible. 

Also, perhaps it shouldn't have been astounding, given that numerous researchers and specialists indicate sugar as the absolute generally damaging (and addictive) fixing in the normal present-day diet. Most Americans eat more sugar in one year than our progenitors did in their whole lifetimes—and that is on the grounds that it's all over the place.

The beauty of this plan is that it has some allowances to keep you sane should cravings strike. While sugars and sweeteners of any kind—as well as refined grains and juices—should be eliminated entirely for the week, you are permitted to have limited amounts of dark chocolate, fruit, whole grains, and even alcohol. (A juicy glass of red? That's practically cheating—except it's not.) For the best results, you'll want to moderate that second category and indulge in the bare minimum.

On the flip side, you want to make whole, clean foods (the third category) your main focus—which, speaking from experience, is easiest when you take the time to prepare delicious, thoughtful meals. Does this all sound easier said than done? 

1. Plan and prepare

First of all: Clean out your washroom and ice chest of any culpable tidbits or nourishments, in light of the fact that far out, out of mind(ish). At that point, your best system is to design the vast majority of your suppers. In the event that you need some motivation, there are such huge numbers of sites and food writes that have some expertise in plans that are so scrumptious, you won't feel like you're passing up anything—Minimalist Baker, Green Kitchen Stories, and Sprouted Kitchen are a couple of top choices. 

"Take a gander at the plans and dinner plans you need to follow, and get any fixings you will require," exhorts Maguire. "Recollect the well established saying, on the off chance that you neglect to design, at that point you intend to come up short. Take a gander at your timetable for the coming week. It is safe to say that you are voyaging a great deal or have any meals out? Plan by taking a gander at the menu in advance or have a convenient go-to without sugar snacks. It'll make staying with this all the simpler." 

When you hit the supermarket, the trickiest part is rehearsing a solid measure of doubt with regards to prepackaged or arranged nourishments. "The hardest piece of a sugar purge is evading the entirety of the slippery sugar stowing away in even those most clueless things, for example, pasta sauce, dried natural product, juices, and yogurt," says Seti. "Make certain to check the fixing list on all that you purchase."

2. Spoiler alert: The first couple of days are the hardest

Because sugar is so addictive—studies show that it's even more addictive than cocaine—you might even experience some withdrawal symptoms in addition to cravings. "These symptoms usually occur in the first few days and can include headaches, stomach upset, irritability, and fatigue," says Seti. "They will pass, so stick with it!"

3. Know how to tough out cravings and withdrawal symptoms

For me, delicate exercise and getting heaps of rest likewise helped hugely. Getting my fill of adaptogenic spices additionally helped balance my emotional episodes and hunger, since they help control out cortisol (which is regularly the guilty party behind these side effects). 

Maguire includes that in instances of extraordinary yearnings, your best procedure is to permit your body to enjoy—a solid way. "The body is hoping to fulfill the prize place in the cerebrum," she clarifies. "In the event that you locate that any hankering hits, at that point going after great low-sugar snacks, for example, dim chocolate (above 70% cocoa), nut margarine, nuts, and seeds, or berries with Greek yogurt can execute the yearnings."

4. Drink lots of water

"A helpful tip while adjusting to a sugar cleanse is to drink a large amount of water throughout the day," says Seti. Water will help balance your blood sugar, keep your system running effectively, and minimize the impact of any withdrawal symptoms."

5. Eat a lot of protein and fiber

Protein is the category of food you want to focus on, with fiber coming in a close second. Those are the foods that will curb your cravings and keep your energy up. Stock up on lean meats and fish, as well as nuts and seeds to munch on when cravings hit between meals. Broccoli is high in both, and so is edamame. Avocados are high in fiber and fat. The key is to know which foods you should load up on and which you should avoid. Knowing what you intend to eat beforehand will make things much easier when making decisions on the fly.

6. Avoid trying to "replace" your day-to-day foods

Don't expect that you'll be able to eat the sugar-free versions of things you like or replace sugar-filled coffee with tea, and just go on like everything is the same. You're making a major alteration—don't fight it.

7. Give yourself room to breathe

It's easy to press yourself, expecting that you'll be able to perform at the same level you were beforehand while you're detoxing. But you can follow all of the right steps to mitigate the side effects and still experience them.

Stress will actually cause you to crave sugary, easy-to-eat foods. Exercising will mitigate some stress, but you are going through a form of withdrawal and will likely feel cloudy. Try to avoid situations in which you need to perform at your peak at least for the first couple of days, and instead focus on taking care of yourself physically and mentally. This includes not being too hard on yourself if you break and have a piece of dark chocolate.

8. While some of these tools can help, a lot of it is mind over matter

"The most important thing when doing a sugar cleanse is to take it one day at a time," says Seti. "Simply focus on getting through the day ahead of you before focusing on the next. Each day's success will build on the one before it. And if you struggle or don't succeed immediately, each day represents an opportunity to try again." In other words: If you slip, don't sweat it. The fact that you're even trying is an accomplishment in itself.

And if you're ever waning on motivation, think back to your initial goals—even write them down so you have a constant reminder. "Maybe you are looking to lose weight, improve your skin, or stop mood cycling," says Maguire. "Whatever the reason, figuring out your goals will help you through this challenge. Anytime you feel like stopping or giving up, come back to why you started this in the first place, and it will give you the motivation to keep going or continue beyond your original timeline."

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9. Get ready to see (and more importantly feel) results

The best news is that after you get over the hump of those first tough couple of days, you'll be amazed by how energized and how great you feel—your mood will start to regulate, you'll sleep better, and you might even see some improvements in your skin and body. Be mindful and observant of the good, because it will power you right through

 the end (and perhaps beyond).

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After any detox, the worst thing you can do for your body is an overload on the thing you were detoxing from the second you're "allowed" to. Instead, celebrate with some dark chocolate, bread, and cheese, or a little wine—something sugary that isn't a piece of cake. Slowly integrate sugar back into your diet (if you want to at all); it'll be a shock to your system if you eat too much so soon. Plus, you might not have as much of a taste for sugar anyway.

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