Sweet Challenge
 

So lately I have realized that I am not doing to good in not eating as many sweets. I for the longest time would not deny myself anything--especially sweets--brownies, cakes, pies, ice cream especially. Every NIGHT I would have to have something sweet. I decided that I need to TRY to stay away from sweets. This is a HUGE step for me....and I know that is a good step to take. My challenge to myself is 30 days of no sweets. I am very determined to do this. Wish me luck...because I am gonna need it!

Good luck!

That is not an easy goal but you can do it! Post and let us know how it goes.

I like it! I haven't had sweets in..... 3+ weeks I think. Since around first of Aug. I don't keep them in the house. The longer I go without, the less I crave it. Just trying to change my palate and appreciate tastes other than ice cream & chocolate, ya know? When I want a dessert, I have fruit. (gasp) This is what folks did in olden times. ;) When I traveled in Europe I found people would have a simple fruit plate for desert. I never understood how that could be satisfying. I've come to realize how Sweet fruit is. When you're not imbibing sugary cereals etc, you can really appreciate natural flavors.

Good luck and even if you stumble, let us know how it goes. I'm right there with ya.

Sounds like a good idea. Sometimes temporary abstinence is the best route to eventual moderation. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Freelance

I've been craving ice cream. Maybe it's the holiday weekend to blame. Maybe something else. So far, I've been fine having an orange or something instead.

Good luck! At night, I've had good luck with herbal tea. In particular, Bengal Spice tea by Celestial Seasonings. It has lots of wonderful flavors and makes a nice end to the day.

So to update you....I have not had any sweets....it's not been easy...but I am very glad that I am sticking to it! I am doing good...even with my DH tempting me yesterday when shopping...I said NO...I am sticking to this challenge! Now...because I want to prove to myself I can.

That's awesome. Keep it up! I went out for drinks last night and sipped on unsweetened iced tea. Alcohol is nothing but sugar and I was proud of myself for skipping it.

"...When I traveled in Europe I found people would have a simple fruit plate for desert. I never understood how that could be satisfying...."

I noticed too even in European places known for their pastries, (Bavaria) those pastries and desserts were not nearly as sweet as the Americanized versions, much more to my liking in fact.

We tend to not eat dinner at our house but instead have a small protein source (couple of oz) and a fruit smoothy. They are very satisfying sweet treats, loaded with nutrients and under 300 calories.

I think sugar addiction is a real problem in our society. Best of luck to you.

Cathy

So I have to let y'all know...I was doing sooooo good! then a neighbor that my husband and I tend to give homecooked food to(they don't cook a whole lot and appreciate it!!) brought over a helping of peach cobbler and ice cream for the top. I really couldn't say no--they don't bring us food over very often... I only had a bite of the cobbler...didn't touch the ice cream! I made my DH eat most of the cobbler. Thankfully it wasn't super sweet...but that is only "sweet" that I have had. I am still moving forward with no sweets...so I will say out of the 7 days...I am still doing good, only a bite of peach cobbler...

Good luck!!

I can't blame you for tasting it, since they brought it over. I also just wanted to suggest frozen grapes. I freeze them into 1 cup servings (100 calories) and they end up tasting amazing! I try to make sure that I have no more than 1 bag a day but I sometimes have two.

So I have 2 things to share....we had a new food store open today that was giving away samples....including sweets....I told myself...NO...do NOT take anything! As I was finishing the walk around the store I realized that I was tempted...so I told myself...GET OUT NOW!!! and I did! I feel like it was a huge accomplishment! The second thing, I realized that I wanted sweets....however my tea is a mix a just a standard black tea and some herbal(flavored)tea....and I have considered it my sweet! I feel like I am gonna get this sweet challenge kicked in the butt! Thanks for keeping me accountable!!

It's great to see you doing so well! Don't let your guard down, you know those sweets are conspiring to tempt you.

PorkyPiggin, great job on saying no to the alcohol. Hard to do especially while others drink.

So....I am still sweet free! YAY!!! My DH and I went out to dinner last night where we are known...I always get asked...do you want the dessert menu...last night it gave me great pleasure to say no thank you. I have challenged myself to no sweets for 30 days. The server was like...man...I should do that...I have to have a cookie every day!

So here it is....day 19....and still NO sweets! I am super excited that I have made it this far. It's been a great accomplishment....I didn't think I would be able to do it. I am still all in on the no sweets. I have been eating fruit smoothies...trying to make that my "sweet" for the day! It seems to be working....because I don't want the sweets. I will admit that I was tempted yesterday when I was grocery shopping....but I walked away and told myself NO...you are doing so good! Keep it up!

Excellent job. We went to Costco today and they have a couple of temptations there. I just keep on walking. If they sold things by the piece it might be a different story should an occasion be warranted.

Fruit smoothies are our sweet treats too. Our old dog had her 13th birthday which calls for a vanilla ice cream cone, Tastee freeze, Dairy Queen or the like for her. Normally we take a bite off of the top and she gets the rest. I had my taste and it was blah. I like my fruit smoothies/shakes better. A revelation.

Carry on with the good work.

Good for you! I love the idea of having fruit as a sweet treat! I'm a total sugar addict and know that dropping the habit will be one of the hardest things I ever do! Keep up the good work and keep us posted! Anymore tips you pick up along the way would be good to know, too!

Way to go vintagecat and KYgirlinSC!

KY looks like you're well on your way to 30 days. :)

I made it 6 weeks. A few days ago I had sourdough bread, orange juice and cookies. No one tempted or pressured me, I just wanted a certain type of meal and went for it.

The next day, I had sourdough bread again, orange juice and no cookies.

The following day, I was back to no sugar. I craved it more than usual, but did not binge on sugar and carbs like I normally would. I splurged and went back to business as usual.

I'll be honest, I hated my actions for that first day and part of the 2nd day. Then I tried on my size 6 pants and they still fit just fine. I reminded myself you don't gain alllll your weight back in two unhealthy meals or lose it allll in two healthy meals.

Back to no sugar until the next time I *choose* to have it. I love that it feels like a real choice and not this uncontrollable urge. I think that's what a lifestyle choice is? Deciding sugar is not part of my regular nutritional intake. It's just off the menu in general. Not forbidden, just not part of my modus operandi.

I used to jump through all kinds of hoops trying to justify why I should have sweets. Like you, I felt I needed every evening to end in something sweet. I even went so far as to go on a lolly diet - yes you heard correct. the theory is to eat healthily every day then have any bag of lollies after dinner (but not chocolate). Well it sounded good, but in reality I just wasn't satisfied with that one bag of lollies and ended up wanting more sweets. Like you I finally came to the conclusion that I just needed to give up the sweets completely. I swapped evening sweets for Greek fruit yoghurt, then later on down the track slowly allowed myself a small sweet treat, a tube of mini M&M's or something similar. This is working for me, but I have stayed away from the cakes at this stage because they're too many points, but I did have a surprise moment about a month ago when the boss brought in apple turnovers for morning tea. I couldn't be rude and not eat it, so I made allowances for it and I enjoyed it by savouring each bite. I'm starting to notice lately that sweets are not having the same hold over me as they were. I halved a 50g pack of jelly beans last night and it was enough, I didn't crave any more. Keep us posted with your progress and good luck!

So I realized that I haven't updated in few days....still doing good...no sweets and coming in on 30 days! I can't believe it! I am so excited about this! On Saturday I will let myself finally have a sweet!!!

Soooo....I made through the 30 days with no sweets!!!! Yay for me! I am super excited....but I have to share this story with you all...last night I went to a friends wedding...and was asked to eat a homemade praline that was made by the brides mom...I took one bite..and flinched from the amount of sugar that was in it...it was WAY TOO sweet for me! That is a huge step for me! Thanks to everyone who supported me...and I am moving forward in my journey with less sugar in my diet!:carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carr ot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot ::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot: