After a weekend filled with decadent desserts and donuts I decided I need a sugar detox. Allow me to briefly recap what was consumed: donuts (twice), two slices of chocolate mousse cake from two different restaurants and then there were the Reese’s Peanut Butter cups I finished off on Sunday night so that I wouldn’t be tempted to eat them this week. Probably not the route I should have gone, but it happened. Yesterday I made a pact with myself that I won’t eat any sweets for the entire week (Monday-Friday). You’re probably thinking, five days? Come on, Jess. Go easy on me. After that I’ll reevaluate my mental state to see if I can stretch it out a little longer.
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| My Instagram is a testament to my love for donuts. |
I used to think of myself as a gal who craves salty, fried and cheesy. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat plenty of that stuff, but one look at myfitnesspal log and it’s apparent the real issue is any food item that lists sugar as the first ingredient. I’ve even got a stash of candy at work. Who am I?! I’d like to get back to a place where sweets are a special treat. Not an every single day, sometimes even twice sorta thing.
Now that my sweet tooth is aching like crazy, I’m telling you all this to keep myself accountable. I’ll be sure to follow up and make you aware of any withdrawal symptoms I experience 🙂 What’s your kryptonite?
Good Luck! 🙂 My sweet tooth is crazy too!! I can easily pass on salty indulgences like chips or fries, but when it comes to cookies and donuts its a whole different story!
Oh man…good luck! I have a terrible sweet tooth…TERRIBLE! I have a weakness for sour/gummy candy, so I gave that up for lent. It hasn’t even been a week and I’m dying. I can’t wait to see how this goes for you. Maybe you’ll inspire me to try it too! Good luck! <3
xo Madeleine
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Oh man, sugar is my JAM. I seriously have a problem – so let me know how your detox goes {maybe I’ll be inspired!}
Okay, I’m really glad to hear that I’m not the only one who will eat something just to get it out of the house/to keep me from eating it later in the week.
Alissa from The Adored Life mentioned you were going to do dinner with us on Saturday post-KCFW! Excited to meet you! 🙂
-Ashley
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Glad I’m not alone 😉 I will for sure!
Love everything about this!!
Oh man, is it a bad sign that I’m sitting at my desk drooling over that picture of donuts? Ugh…yes…I know…
Good luck! I’ve been wanting to do a sugar detox too. I just crave it all of the time, it’s just not healthy! Be sure to report back to us and share any tips you might have.
GASP! NO sugar? How can you live? Just kidding. But really, just kidding. I’ve been eating so much sugar lately it’s gross so I realllllyyy need to cut back!
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No way! I think it’s fairly normal 😉
Thank you! It’s really hard not to! I’ll report back for sure.
I was grossed out after I realized everything I ate over the weekend. But that hasn’t stopped my cravings this week!