stopping sweets and sugar

Hi Eric and everyone -

Last year at this time Eric had us quit sugar. I lasted three days. So I'm trying again. This is the third day, and so far, so good. I met with a nutritionist this time, who told me to eat more protein and leafy greens. Wish me luck. Anyone else trying this?

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Permalink Reply by Melinda on December 31, 2011 at 12:13pm

I'm going to cut back on sugar but I don't think I can quit completely. I have so many dietary constraints already that I don't think I can handle another one! I'm allergic to eggs and wheat and don't eat dairy. Thank god for bacon and avocados.

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Permalink Reply by Noreen Sullivan on January 1, 2012 at 7:52am

Wow, Melinda, you don't need any more food things to think about. Yes, thank God for what you CAN eat. Happy New Year!

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Permalink Reply by Mindy Ward on January 4, 2012 at 9:19pm

Something is seriously wrong if we all can't say thank God for bacon and avocados. :) (not meaning to offend any bacon-free people.)

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on December 31, 2011 at 4:50pm

Eat more healthy fats (grass-fed animal, olive oil, fish oil, etc.). Essentially you avoid grains, legumes, sugar, and veggie oils. If fat is our primary fuel, it should be our primary calorie source. Reference the Perfect Health Diet (.com). You won't miss the sugars because you're body will be so happy getting what it needs.

With abandon,

Patrick

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Permalink Reply by Noreen Sullivan on January 1, 2012 at 7:53am

Thanks Patrick. That's about what the nutritionist said, and so far the cravings are much less than last time. It's the habits that are hard to change. Happy New Year!

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on January 1, 2012 at 9:21am

Wow! You've got a great nutritionist there then! Most don't get the fat thing.

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Permalink Reply by Margot Watters on January 4, 2012 at 4:12am

Yes, starting tomorrow for 20 days. I have tried this before and havn't lasted very long. Good luck to you.

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Permalink Reply by Noreen Sullivan on January 4, 2012 at 5:25am

Well, Margot, good luck. It really helps to have someone to keep you going. I agreed to meet with the nutritionist once a week for 15 minutes. That helps me when someone drops chocolates on my table. Also eating more healthy fats, as Patrick says, helps, too. And more protein. My diet was not the best before. Let me know how it goes!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Callendar on January 6, 2012 at 1:23pm

Me too. I'm part of a CrossFit gym that is doing a "Cave Month" - basically following the Paleo Diet for one month. This mean no grains, no legumes, no dairy, no alcohol, no coffee, and definitely no sugar. Mostly just veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, and of course lots of meat!

Some purists are also cutting out starchy tubers like potatoes and yams, but I don't think my running would go well if I cut back on carbs that much!

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Patrick on January 6, 2012 at 1:54pm

Chris, you just described the Perfect Health Diet. See: http://perfecthealthdiet.com/

It advocates inclusion of safe starches (potatoes, white rice, yams, etc.) for better health (very necessary in my own personal experience/testing of n=1), with high aerobic athletes getting about 30% of calories from safe starches.

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Permalink Reply by Melinda on January 6, 2012 at 2:11pm

I have to check this out. It sounds similar to the Paleo Diet for Athletes. It includes some modifications tailored to the needs of athletes for performance and recovery. For example, their homemade recovery brew has whey and dextrose in it.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Callendar on January 6, 2012 at 2:13pm

Wow, that is really exactly what I'm aiming for. Thanks for sharing! I agree it's a little too difficult to cut out those "safe" starches and train at high volumes and intensities.