So I decided today that I'm going to start a new diet way of life. I refuse to call it a "diet" because I fail at those. Miserably. I was recently inspired by my new favorite blog Heather Eats Almond Butter and her story is incredibly inspiring.
Do I have some cool story to share with you all about my trials and tribulations with dieting and losing weight?
No.
But I do always seem to yo-yo, despite my healthy cooking, and realized today I MUST keep myself accountable...hence sharing this with all of you. Dieting never works for me because as soon as I deprive myself of the foods I enjoy, I end up over-indulging and putting any weight I've lost right.back.on. In college I found success with Weight Watchers, but I'm horrible at counting calories and keeping track of everything which may surprise you since I do calculate them for each of my recipes. Well confession. I do that for YOU! But I should really be doing that for myself as well. So what is this "new way of life" I speak of??
I'm giving up sugar. ALL sugar.
{GASP!}
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How am I going to do this? I HAVE NO CLUE. But honestly I think it will be the best way for me to still maintain a healthy diet and eat the foods I enjoy, while losing the unnecessary weight that's crept on. I've found that I've become addicted to diet coke. And when I say "addicted" I seriously mean I may suffer from withdrawls within the first 5 hours of giving up any and all sugar products. Why sugar you ask? Because I love carbs and I just can't part with them.
But alas I'm excited for this new venture and I am very serious about it. All diets are different for everyone and I'm looking for a way to just FEEL better after eating. Will I still have the occasional glass of wine? Of course. No one is perfect and I certainly don't claim to be. But I will do my best and see if this works for me. No worries, I'm not cutting sugar out of my entire blog! I still have a sugar-loving boyfriend to cook for as well as wonderful friends so I don't plan on changing up my recipes, BUT I'm excited to share some yummy sugar-free recipes too!
Here's some fabulous sugar-free blogs to get me started:
My other new venture that will be incorporated into this new way of life is that I plan on running a half-marathon this Spring (maaaaybe a marathon if I can work up to that but c'mon, baby steps). Like I've shared with you before, me and running have a love/hate relationship and I'm horrible at keeping up with it once I've started. With that said, maybe setting this goal for myself will help me stick with it. Thank gawd fall weather has graced itself upon us and it won't be so hot!
Well thanks for hearing my ramblings, I'll keep you updated on how this works for me. Who knows, maybe this will become my new addiction! Most likely not, but hey ya never know.
Oh and random side note, did I mention I recently met Luke Bryan??
::LOVE::
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
38 lovely comments:
Work it girl! It is amazing the amount of sugar that is in a lot of products. Hope it works well for you. Have you tried stevia?
I already think you look beautiful, but totally support you with your no-sugar eatting. and I feel your pain on the Diet Soda, I am addicted to Diet Pepsi
I know how you feel about the sans-sugar diet. I did it on South Beach and it was really rough for the first few weeks, but the pounds just fell off. It was tough to sustain for me, because like you mention, once i had sugar that was all I craved again. Blast!!
Good luck, and can't wait to read about your success. I'm on WWatchers now, and it's helped quite a bit already, maybe this sugar-free thing will help me over the next weight loss hump. All the best ~Megan @ Wanna Be A Country Cleaver
I was addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper. I always had one in my hand just about. I got an infection and the first thing they asked was how many carbonated drinks did I drink in a day. When I could not answer I knew it was bad. I quit cold turkey and have not had as many headaches and I feel so much better in general! Almost 2 months later I don't even crave them anymore. I wish you the best of luck! I can't wait to see some sugar free recipes and ideas. I would love to try reducing the amount of sugar in my diet.
You already look fab! Wish you the best in your journey :) I too am addicted to Diet Sodas.. particularly Diet Cherry soda!! You should try Stevia if that is another option for your sugar free journey
looking forward to see some ideas
I love Luke Bryan, how fun!
Good luck on your new venture Kelly. I am looking forward to hearing about this journey. It's always hard to make changes like this but so often they are majorly worth it!
Uh oh, I stumble I upon your blog today? The day you give up sugar? I guess you better not visit me...my blog is just bad for you "Shugary Sweets." But I love what you're doing over here! If you ever indulge, stop on by :)
Aimee
Wow, what a big endeavor! I've given up sugar before and if you can get past the first week or two of cravings, after that you don't even miss it. And the best part is that other foods suddenly taste sweet - it's like your taste buds have been reawakened from years of a processed sugar-induced coma. Best of luck to you!
I applaud you. Sugar would be the hardest for me to give up. But so much smarter than giving up carbs. I teach 7th grade Science and everytime we get to the nutrition part -- and how carbs are necessary to rebuild cells in your body -- I think about all those people who give up the carbs without actually knowing why it does what it does. Sugar on the other hand, you can live without refined sugar just fine. Actually, a whole lot better! Good luck, Kelly!
Can't wait to watch this journey of yours! I try to give up sugar sometimes too bc it makes me crash really bad and at some point my metabolism is going to crash also...it's SO so hard! Especially when eating out! Best of luck and we're here for you!
I think you look great as is bit totally understand! I do only natural sugars and it seems to work good! Diet coke may very well be all you need to lose your unwanted (although I don't see it) weight!
Awesome on running! I am with you, I love things about it but hate actually doing it!
I don't think it should ever be about going on a diet. It's about changing your LIFESTYLE. But you look amazing anyway.
Ok Kelly, can I first tart by saying you are already on the right track and a beautiful girl.
The no sugar thing is great. Lowering your carbs and sugars is the first and for-more way to lose weight and get you on a very healthy track. Like you, I LOVE my carbs. Fake sugar is terrible so raw or simple sugar in the smallest portions are ways to start and the same for carbs... I save my favorite for once a week (like mac and cheese or pizza).
Look into the 'Paleo' diet (aka the caveman diet) and it's simply just whatever a caveman ate, veggies, fruits, nuts, meats and fish. Love it!
You already fabulous so keep on keeping on, love to read what your up to :)
Laura @ A Healthy Jalapeño
I've never thought of giving up sugar, but I defiantly favor on the side of all things savory so I'm interested in seeing how this goes for you-- Maybe it's something I'll try in the future.
oh, and for the record, you're beautiful with or without sugar :)
Happy Friday
Good luck Kelly! I do the same thing. A friend of mine signed up for a half marathon recently and got seriously in shape because of it. Makes me want to do it too.
love your blog~ good luck w/this new adventure!
you are gorgeous already, but I could probably use less sugar in my life also...you do the work for me! :)
good luck on the run, I've done 3 halfs and I am so happy I did!
Totally looking forward to your sugar-free creations! I can also completely relate to your diet coke addiction, whenever I'm out I have to remind myself to buy a bottle of water rather than instantly reaching for the coke... it can't be healthy, right?! And for the record, every picture I've seen of you looks stunning, healthy and happy!
You go girl! I have the exact same problem that if I try to diet or tell myself that I CAN"T have something than I majorly devour that one item... Sad I know. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
You inspire me. I too have ADDICTED to diet coke and I need to give it up...I just don't know if I am ready! :/
Good for you! It's amazing how addicting sugar and its bi-products are! Good luck!
FINGERS CROSSED for you! Maybe (being a bit cheeky here mentioning it..!) you want to join my blog for help (!?) wwww.losingitinmunich.wordpress.com, would love it if you did as wanted to feature you on my Blogroll anyway! Good luck, oh and I know where you are coming from with the diet coke...I love it to!
Hey, good luck giving up sugar! I can so relate about the dieting stuff, I was calorie counting for a while and it did my head in! My focus these days has been on clean, healthy eating and lots of exercise. I also chucked out my scales and now go by how my clothes fit, it was very freeing mentally.
I seem to be reading about more and more people who are giving up sugar at the moment, sounds tough but like it's worth a shot. Have you read 'sweet poison'?, it's got lots of ideas about how to give up the sweet stuff. More info here: http://sweetpoison.com.au/
All the best!
x.Erin
Wow! A sugar free diet?! Very inspiring kelly!
Tq for all the link of those sugar free recipe dear! Will looking forward for next sugar free recipe again! Great idea of diet! ;)
And I just want u to know that u won an award on my site Kelly... congratulations! ;)
Wishing you the best! I am looking forward to your sugar free recipes, because my parents always request things low in sugar/fats. Good luck!
I kind of feel your pain right now, haha...I'm off chocolate, coffee, and caffeine. Yup.
Oh, and I pretty much try to stay away from sugar! You and I can be partners! :)
How exciting! Good for you girly for taking this step. As long as you don't beat yourself over a treat every now and then (because your a hot babe already), then I think this is awesome. And I can't wait for the new recipes!!! I don't eat wheat either, so I'll love this new direction. And thanks for sharing the other blogs!
you go girl.
Wow I am impressed! Good luck! I can't even fathom doing that and I'm very excited to see how you progress! I am also running in a half marathon at the end of winter (Disney Princess half!)! I hope you track that progress too to keep us all going through training!
All the best in your new quest! You look great already, so I don't think you really have to worry about dieting. If it's difficult to cut off sugar instantly, you can just try to reduce intake. I normally reduce the amount of sugar in most of the recipes I bake, simply for a more healthy option :).
Hey Pretty Lady!! I think it's great that you are embarking on a new journey. But, I have to say, I think you're gorgeous & you look absolutely fabulous!! I know what it's like to struggle with weight & I am a die-hard WW advocate, but I will support my friends in any of their endeavors!! Good luck & I cannot wait to see some of these sugar free alternatives!!! I'm super excited for your journey! <3
Yay Kelly! You can do it! I try really hard not to eat sugar but it always seems to creep in to my snacks! I gave it up earlier this year for a good 4 months - it actually wasn't that hard since I used Truvia to sweeten things. Good Luck!
Good luck! There's no way I could do that! lol
Good Luck on your new diet! I've been sugar-free for almost five years now, and I do not regret it. You may find that you like being sugar-free! it really isn't that hard after you do it for a while. If you ever need help or advice, feel free to email me. I also have some helpful links on my site about going "sugar-free"
Thank you so much Alex! I actually really enjoyed reading through your blog for inspiration and some delicious recipes, it's very helpful!! xoxo
Good luck with the new lifestyle! I wish I had that much willpower! Keep strong :)
Hey there Kelly! I sympathize with you about sugar. I've had a problem with it my whole life until the last year or so. Check out http://foodbabe.com for really great things to try to end sugar cravings for good. I am there and it feels great. I don't feel like I am limiting anything in my life anymore either. I enjoy something sweet if it is offered and can actually put it down after a few bites. :)
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