I Quit Sugar: week 6

On October 29 I started an experiment to quit sugar and for 8 weeks this blog will document my efforts. I was feeling a bit unconvinced of the whole IQS thing these past few weeks thinking it doesn't make a difference to me but after a few incidents of  sugar loaded food this week my skin and energy levels are pretty low.

How I felt: Aside from working lots and planning for our move, I've had a few headaches and feeling run down. My skin is looking not so good either :(

Peer attitude: I keep getting offered lollies at work and I keep saying no. No one finds it odd though.. but they keep asking every half an hour!

What I did well: Green smoothies, cooking at home.

What I didn't do well: There were a few fails this week. Basically, if it's hot and we are tired and hungry.. we want to eat the closest and quickest thing. Especially if we are out and it's hard to find an open restaurant at 9pm.

Good food: After all the bad food I ate I tried to counteract it with green smoothies every morning. 

Not so good food: Ice cream was consumed, as was Coke and awful pizza.

I Quit Sugar: week 5

On October 29 I started an experiment to quit sugar and for 8 weeks this blog will document my efforts. This was the final week of no fruit and we are both ready for some sweetness back.. we may have gone a little over board though.

How I felt: early in the week I was feeling pretty ill and nauseous (plus hayfevery).. I even had to leave work early one day. I've been feeling a bit disheartened about it all as I really don't think I am feeling much better or looking different than what I did 5 weeks ago. 

What I learnt: Stevia is super sweet. Ryan LOVES hot chocolate so we finally bought some hot chocolate with stevia mix.. the packet said use 4 teaspoons.. he only needed one!

Peer attitude: Mother in law (who thinks we are crazy) has been asking a few questions about it.

What I did well: When I was sick I ate ok.

What I didn't do well: So many things!! It all started at our friends house & I had a small ice cream (it was literally TINY, but still!) Then we went away for the weekend and went to the drive in and shared a can of Solo.. then we went cherry picking and ate ALOT of cherries and then we went out for dinner and ordered a whole dessert each. If I didn't eat the dessert then I wouldn't feel so bad.. it was really just a big snowball effect. But this is new week and I am back on track.

Good food: It's nice to have fruit back! Although I'm sure the amount of cherries we ate was quite over the top. I made some icey poles out of leftover smoothies.

Not so good food: See above..