My Promise
'we often break promises we make to ourselves as we have no one to hold us accountable, but make a promise to someone else and see what happens'.
The Last Supper
As I scrape my plate and finish the second helping of triple berry
cheese-cake (it was brilliant if you were wondering) and wash it down with my second glass of Pinot Gris for the night – I tentatively ponder over Sarah Wilson’s I Quit Sugar 8 week plan. Is this lady insane slightly delusional?? 8 weeks without sugar??
I don't think I could last a day. To be honest, I have thought about the idea before. I even read David Gillespie's Sweet Poison. A damn good read, and it all makes perfect sense. Just didn't think I, miss-inhale-a-jar-of-Nutella-before-you-even-realised-we-had-some, would be able to give up my beloved 'poison'.
Apparently there is a whole host of health benefits to:
- increased energy
- clear skin, clear mind
- better sleep
- less bloating and tummy upsets
- no more cravings
- weight loss
Personally, I don't want to lose that much weight, I'd just kill to be able to fit into my Levi denim cut-offs once again - without the muffintop - so the weight loss is simply an added bonus. What I would love to be is free from the sugar monster and the killer cravings + binge eating that is associatd with it. I also haven't been sleeping well of late, seem like I always feel bloated and I'm not the hugest fan of my dull complexion at the moment. (or is that just what happens after you turn 30??) So with all that in mind, I am just a little interested in this 'experiment'.
Pass the Vegemite please
As I continue reading, and no I didn't have a third slice of cheesecake (there was none left thank you very much) I see that Sarah is actually quite
realistic about this – it’s not an all or nothing approach (read: I don’t have
to give up sugar cold turkey tomorrow) and
I love her frequent reminders that this is an ‘experiment’ and to just ‘see
how you go’. Nothing too full on.. or so it seems. In Week 1 we are encouraged
to just ‘cut back'. Gently and Calmly’ OK, OK this I can do. I've always been a I'll-start-the-diet-on-Monday kinda girl so doing this thing gently and calmly works for me. I am to swap my toast
with jam to toast with vegemite (easy peasy); eggs for breakfast instead of muesli (can do) and popcorn at the
movies instead of Maltesers (does that mean no Choc-Tops either?). So I have
decided..tonight at exactly 9.28 pm, Sunday 20th January, 2013 I am
QUITTING sugar..well I am going to try anyway. Can I finish my wine first?
P.S I have to be up at 6 am for boot camp.. I'd hate to be my husband this week.
Hi Nicky! Great first post. I relate to your thinking in so many ways (in particular the reference to Nutella inhalation and Malteasers at the movies...). I also drew my inspiration from Sweet Poison and I Quit Sugar, check out my blog for a bit of background. Seems like we are on the same page! Keep us updated on your progress! Bec x
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DeleteHi Bec, thanks so much for your comment! Ha, I believe there are many of us ladies that could inhale nutella! How's this though - there is something I am hanging to try in Sarah Wilson's cookbook that apparently will give the real deal a run for it's money! Very keen to try, will let you know how I go. Am just about to pop over to your site now :)
DeleteGood on you Nicky. I gave up sugar three years ago and have never looked back. (BTW I'd skip that bootcamp - exercise just makes you hungrier ;) )
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana- that's so great to hear! lol about the exercise. I need to do that though - otherwise I will go crazy! I figure it just gives me permission to eat a bit more ;)
DeleteI am doing the same Nicky, I just read Sweet Poison and although I have only around 4kg to lose, it will make a big difference to lose the muffin top in jeans and also not to be craving sweet things, the health benefits will be worth it. I am also doing it like an experiment, just maintaining my normal exercise routine of walking, occasional jogging and swimming, but no hard core stuff!! Good luck with your sugar free journey!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyne! I too, only have a few kg to lose, mum would strongly oppose this though, being an Italian mumma and all! I have found some amazing websites with a whole range of recipes - so I have a lot already on my 'to cook' list. Have you got Sarah Wilson's ebooks? They're are fantastic! Keep in touch and let me know how you go!
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