I was scrolling through TikTok one day and I cam across a video about a 30 day no sugar challenge. I was really interested, so I dug in some more and learned about what it was. This challenge is for the whole month of January. You have to completely cut out all sugars, and yes that means sugar from fruits as well.
30 Day No Sugar Challenge
Once I saw all the items on the list that you could and couldn’t have, I was a bit worried that I may not be able to do it. I love fruit, and not being able to have that for a whole month will be tough, but I’m really going to try to make this work. You can’t have any sugar at all through the whole month of January. You’d be surprised to see how many things actually have sugar in them too. Lots of hidden sugars are in products as well, so I had to be careful what I bought.
I’m not doing this challenge to lose weight or anything, but more to just better myself. I want to try to stick to a more healthier diet, and if I can stick to this challenge for the month, I think I can do it more often. I know how much sugar can really keep you down and feeling crummy. There is a great page on Facebook with a lot of good recipes and advice and such.
It is only day four of me trying out this challenge so far, but overall I’m doing good. I’ve stuck to it so far, and hope to make it the whole way through. The group on Facebook has really helped me out a lot. Everyone is very supportive and encouraging. It’s nice to see what everyone comes up with for foods and recipes as well. It can be challenging trying to come up with something different, but it has been interesting trying to figure it out.
The hardest thing for me, is finding out what kind of snacks to make to eat. I recently gave zucchini chips a try for a snack, and they were surprisingly good. My oldest daughter ate some of them with me as well. She really loved them too. I’m not surprised though, because she loves her vegetables. Normally I just snack on plain veggies, but I know eventually I’m going to want something more.
The Wellness Way also has a website where you can get a lot of information off of. You’ll find recipes to help you along the way, along with some articles, books, and so much more. I highly recommend checking out their website to learn more of what The Wellness Way No Sugar Challenge is all about before you start.
There are going to be a lot of side effects from doing this challenge as well, but stick to it. The side effects are only temporary. You can do it! I’ve already had some side effects myself, which would be trouble sleeping and headaches/migraines. Of course I went in to this being sick already with a cold, so that probably had a big part to do with all this as well. I’m hoping that will all pass very soon. The best you can do is keep going through with it and have lots of water and do light exercises.
I’m interested to see how each week will turn out to be as I continue with this challenge. I know it isn’t always going to be easy, but I love a challenge, and I know my body could use this. No sugar for the whole month of January. Lets do this!
I couldn’t do this, but good luck to the people who do! I know I should eat healthier but so long as I can fit into my pants, I won’t worry much about it.
I figured for the month I could give it a try. It has been hard, but I’m sticking to it.
This is a tough challenge for me but it is useful information to know. I have been trying to cut back on sugar as it causes my lungs to be more inflamed.
There are so many products with sugar in it. It’s crazy after giving this challenge a try how many things really do have sugar in them.
Sugars from fruits and veggies are really not that bad for you. I would not be able to do this.
That’s the challenge, and once it’s done I’ll be slowly adding in fruit again. I just really want to give this a try to see how it does. It’s just like a detox for 30 days. You can add in some of those fruits again after.
Coming off sugar is super hard because it seems like it is hidden in everything. I would have a hard time giving up the heathly fruits like berries, rice and pasta. But I think I could alter the amount of sugar I eat by watching my portion sizes or finding an alternative that I do like.
It is hard not being able to have fruits. Once the 30 days are up though, I’ll be adding some fruits back in. It’s more like a detox for 30 days for me.
I like this challenge! I’m gonna share this with my sister she’ll enjoy this for sure!
Thanks for sharing!
Everyone who wants to lose weight should do this Challenge. I’ve done this before when I do fasting and it is so effective!
Agreed! I’m not looking to lose weight, but in the first four days I’ve started, I’m already losing weight.
Sugar is the worst for me. I can feel the impact it has on my body and I try my best to avoid it. These tips may make that easier.
I know it does a lot to the body. I can always tell after eating it too.
As much as I know this works and you lose lots of weight… I could never do it. 20 days is like crazy long… I remember when JLo was doing a 10 alb challenge and that may be more feasible for me but may not even… LOL> Especially with having to cut out fruit… if I could at least have that I could possibly do it.
It has been really hard without all the fruit, but I’m still going through with it. I’ll add those after the 30 days are up though.
This is just what I am needing to feel better after the holidays.
Yes! I think it’s a perfect timing too.
This is a hard one! I’m about to go a 21 day all liquid fast. I’m trying to get mentally prepared!
That sounds tough too.
I bet this will be great and easier in the long run! My son and DIL put out a sweets ban in their home because my grandson was doing THE MOST to get to sweets!!
It’s always great to just get rid of the sweets and not buy them. Luckily I’m not a big fan of sweets, so I don’t crave them often.
I’ve been off sugar for a long time. and I feel so great. There are times I do go off the handle, and I can tell the difference.
It does feel great to not have to want all that sugar. I just hope when the month is up I don’t go back.
It’s amazing how many foods have sugar in them. I have avoided foods with added sugar for the past year and I feel so much better.
Right! There are so many with sugar.
In a world where there’s sugar in almost anything, this can be a hard challenge but I’m sure to those who want to try this that they can do it.
I’m currently on day 6 and doing better than when I first started. Hope to finish it off strong.
wow! This is definitely a healthy challenge that I am interested in.
Right! It’s been tough at times, but I hope to get through the whole month.
Does anyone have a menu option for the thirty day challenge. I need something to follow that’s not boring or tast bad.
You can join the group on Facebook. They have a lot of great ideas. https://www.facebook.com/groups/467454553953642 or you can also go to their website to get some great recipes too. https://www.thewellnessway.com/healthy-recipes/