Hey friends!
Sorry I’m late today! I had a chiropractic appointment this morning. Last night, we got a bit of “winter weather” if you can call it that, and so I had to leave my house extra early to get there. Everyone forgets how to drive when there are flurries.
We don’t get much winter weather here… if ya couldn’t tell. :)
I have a vlog for you all today coming from Luvy’s office!!
Today I’m sharing my experiences with New Year, New Rules.
In short, I loved the program!
It was hard giving up sugar. I never realized how much stuff sugar was in. Including my beloved Trader Joe’s sunflower butter!!
Going forward, I want to be more mindful of the amount of sugar I take in.
I was a lot less shaky when I gave up refined sugars… and my craving went away!! (I forgot to mention that in the vlog!)
If you all want to do Round 2 of New Year, New Rules, they are offering a special 20% off to my readers! Use the code NYNR20 when you sign up here.
What are you up to this weekend?
Do you all have a hard time giving up sugar?
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You go girl, I couldn’t do this so I give you credit
You totally could!! You underestimate yourself!
Nice job on making it through the challenge. Giving up sugar is quite a challenge so you should be really proud for making it through! Cereal is my weakness too!
This vlog made me so happy! Sugar is my arch-nemesis and I feel like I’m in this constant battle to keep my sugar cravings at bay, mostly because I eat at least a bit more of it than I used to and the more I have, the more I want. I’m working to control my sugar intake which I know will help reduce my cravings but also make my body feel better. It’s a work in progress that’s for sure!
Well we need to put you on a sugar detox my friend! Get that out of your system. You would feel so much better.. promise!
1. You are the cutest. Sarah is going to give you hugs from me
2. I was also shocked when I did a “no sugar” challenge, by how many foods you wouldn’t expect to have sugar to have it: jars of marinara sauce, or canned beans for instance. I remember being shocked by those two and countless more, such as my beloved turkey jerky! It really is incredible how the cravings stop though after a while. Its just before the craving stop when its hard and my husband says I’m not fun to be around
It is crazy what all it is in!! I want to keep sugar out of my diet as much as possible, but I’m eating up my stash first… lol I am so sad that there is sugar in TJ’s sunflower butter!
This weekend is a little weird for me, since I’m in Austin through tomorrow early evening for a work event (and meeting Lindsay!) and then getting home late. Sunday will start with a 10K and then we have a 3 hour bike to fit in. Crazy!
Oh my gosh, give my love to Austin!!!! [And Lindsay
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ahh i love you both! Brittany, you are doing well. I know it’s hard, glad you are learning. just remember.. NO STRESS! hehe
Yes ma’am!!
I would fall over if I did a 10k and a 3hr bike ride. I could drive along side of you and cheer you on!
Oh my goll, this makes me SO excited to come see you in person…20 days?!?!
I haven’t ever done a true sugar elimination diet, but it–like salt–truly is hidden in EVERYTHING. I think cereals and yogurts–and yes, my Nutty Butter–woud be the hardest thing to give up. I don’t have a lot of sugar cravings, in general, though, so I think perhaps my processed sugar intake might actually be pretty low overall. [Or I'm just lucky?] I mostly eat natural sugars or stevia, which is sounds like was allowed.
Squee! I can’t even tell you how much I love watching your vlogs! You’re just too adorable
My body isn’t super sensitive to sugar so I never really bothered trying to eliminate it… but most of the sugar I eat tends to come from fruit anyways. Aside from the things I bake and some of my cereals, I don’t take in a lot of processed sugar, so I guess I’m doing okay 
Sounds like you are doing great!!!
Thanks girl.. I’m always so nervous posting vlogs!
Congratulations on making it through the challenge. I’m not quite sure I’d EVER be able to do such a thing!! Have a fun weekend w/ all you have planned girl
Congrats on making it all the way! I’ve been off sugar (and grains, starches, caffeine, and dairy) for a week now and the first 3 days were rough but I’m not craving sugar at all. It’s amazing how it goes away when you don’t have it!
You are a rock star for being off all that! I should cut down my starches… but I’m a carboholic. lol
Just watched the vlog, you are just the cutest! I’m glad you really enjoyed this challenge and are more mindful of your sugar consumption! I definitely think it’s important to know! I don’t take in too much sugar, so I’m not too worried but I do have hypoglycemia so I’m mindful of my intake, otherwise I’ll end up in a shaky mess on the floor haha. Love you!
Thanks love! I shake too! I have never been tested for hypoglycemia though. Since I cut out processed sugars, my shakiness has gone away!
Loved the vlog in the office. That totally cracked me up. You know there is only one store I can find sunbutter without the sugar? It is a pain in the rear. I have never had it with sugar, but it taste fine to me without.
I wish I could find it without sugar!!! Ugh.. I have looked everywhere!!
You are super adorable! I’m happy to hear you had a good experience with this program. I removed added sugar from my diet a few years ago. It makes me feel better to avoid it.
Thanks girl! You are too sweet!!!! I feel so much better without the added sugars too!