I didn’t want to post on day 1 or even before because we all know my thoughts leading up to this. We have all heard that sugar is bad for you. We also have had the thoughts that you wouldn’t want to go without it either. So here is my journey without added sugar starting on day 3.
The last two days I’ve only had 4 grams of sugar according to myfitnesspal app which is well below the World Health Organizations (WHO) recommendation of 25 grams. Even though my period started on the same day I haven’t felt the usual fatigue or pain associated with my period. Usually my period is a week I celebrate by allowing myself to eat a package of Oreos (dubbed Oreo week). It’s the only time I’m allowed to eat that cookie. That whole thing started when I was a teenager and I got my first period. My dad got me Oreos and left me alone. It was the only time I was allowed Oreos and it got me to start looking forward to my periods. Needless to say my dad was a genius (no teenage pregnancy in this house). I have kept the tradition alive even as an adult.
I had my meals planned out, all except for supper. Today was the first day I was throwing fruit into the mix and I went over my 25 gram limit by a little bit. I wasn’t too worried since it was fruit but it made me realize how hard it was to keep to the WHO limit.
The first two days were easy. I thought that a weekend would be hard but staying busy made it easier. Now sitting at my desk stationary, it’s hardier. My coworker brought the Girl Scout cookies I ordered forever ago and forgot about. I forgot my wallet today so I can’t buy anything more today so I have to eat only what I brought with me. Luckily when I did eat it really filled me up. I had beef roast with carrots and I had my sides later for a snack I was so full. Also I think my stomach has shrunk a bit. The fruit did a nice pick me up when i was feeling a little low in the afternoon and was craving sugar.
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