21 Day Sugar Detox - Day 5

The challenge continues and it sure will be challening this weekend as the family travels to Connecticut for the weekend.  I've made arrangements to eat healthy and I believe I'm ready to continue the sugar detox for the weekend.

Today's Meals: 

• Breakfast:  Granny Smith apple
• Lunch:  Parm Pepper Chicken Caesar salad from Quaker Steak and Lube
• Dinner:  Small salad with grilled chicken, dry roasted peanuts for snack

Mood:  Anxious for the weekend ahead.

Weight:  236 (-6 pounds)

21 Day Sugar Detox - Day 4

I can really go for an ice cream right about now.  It was yet another stressful day at work combined with a hot afternoon.  A hot fudge sundae sounds just about perfect.  Even a piece of chocolate would be great.  But, I'm going to be good.  I'm seeing results.  I'm dropping weight and my clothes are fitting better after just four days.  I'm not going to blow this.  I am going to exercise to burn off this stress.

I'm traveling to Connecticut this weekend to visit family.  I have already made preparations to stay on this diet.  I can't let friends and family get in the way of a diet plan that is working.

Today's Meals:

• Breakfast:  Granny Smith apple
• Lunch:  Cracked pepper grilled chicken Caesar salad (from Quaker Steak & Lube)
• Dinner:  Parmesan crusted chicken over greens

Mood:  Cranky.

Weight:  236 (-6 pounds)

21 Day Sugar Detox - Day 3

I'm now in Day 3 of the sugar detox diet and I'm really craving a cookie right about now.  It was another hectic day at work and I'm certainly stressed.  It's almost 9pm and I've been able to resist the urge so far.

Today's Meals:

• Breakfast:  Tabbouleh
• Lunch:  Grilled chicken with brown rice
• Dinner:  Grilled, boneless Cajun chicken wings, steamed broccoli, and tabbouleh
• Snack:  Handful of unsalted, roasted peanuts

Mood:  Thankful to get through the day without sugar.  I really wanted some today.

Weight:  239 (-3 pounds)

21 Day Sugar Detox - Day 2

With Day 1 in the books, I'm ready to start Day 2.  I'm taking this challenge one meal at a time.

Today's Meals:

• Breakfast:  Granny Smith Apple
• Lunch:  Tabbouleh
• Afternoon Snack:  Unsalted, roasted peanuts
• Dinner:  Ham and eggs

Mood:  My first craving for sweets kicked in.  I'm really in need of some chocolate.  I've resisted the temptation so far.

Weight:  240 (-2 lbs)

Onto Day 3!

21 Day Sugar Detox - Day 1

OK.  Let's do this.  No sugar and no refined carbs for 21 days.  If I break, I start over.

Today's Meals:

• Breakfast:  Granny Smith Apple
• Mid Morning Snack:  Unsalted, roasted peanuts
• Lunch:  Jalepeno brat
• Dinner:  Grilled chicken with brown rice

Mood:  I feel like I'm accomplishing something.  This detox will go a long way towards improving my blood sugar levels.

Weight:  242

Cinnamon Challenge

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