The No Sugar Challenge

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It seems like everywhere you look, there is new information out about how bad sugar really is for you. And yet it’s in EVERYTHING these days. Even typically healthy eaters have to watch their intake of natural sugars. (Something I often struggle with myself). *Blasted sweet tooth!* But I have found that this no sugar challenge helps me in ways I never imagined.

Sugar really is incredible stuff when you think about it. Few things can addict us in such a way and still allow us to function for years on end before showing any real, ill health effects. It’s sweet, it’s comforting, and it’s widely accepted as a normal part of life. Even for healthy eaters, it’s easy to slide down that slippery slope sometimes. An extra bit of honey in your coffee, a little extra maple syrup on your protein waffles, or just one extra healthy cookie because they taste sooo yummy, can really put you in just as bad a place as if you were eating the refined garbage. I know, it’s happened to me numerous times, and I don’t even realize it’s happened until I notice I’m seeking out something sweet because I’m craving it. Not good.

So in an effort to clean up my healthy eating plan, I’m hosting this No Sugar Challenge. Will you join me?

No Sugar Challenge For Healthy Eaters

NOTE: If you want to join the challenge, bookmark THIS page now!

When Should You Start?

This challenge starts now! (Or on whatever day you want to start.)
You can choose to do this challenge for either 2 weeks or a full month. Just keep in mind that anything less than 2 weeks won’t do you much good. So you really need to commit to at least 2 weeks.

No Sugar Challenge Guidelines

Guidelines and rules for the challenge (how it works)

No Sugar Challenge Recipes And Meal Plans

View more recipes by searching for recipes by category.

Remember: The guidelines include 1 nutrient-dense smoothie per day. You don’t have to have it for breakfast, but it should be one of your 5-6 meals of the day (or a snack if you eat three meals per day). When you have it is entirely up to you. It’s just important to get all those fabulous nutrients that are going to help you feel better than ever.

• Meal Plan Calendar

• LIST-STYLE meal plan

No Sugar Added Smoothie Recipes

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And remember, if you have any questions or need support, leave a comment here or join us all on Facebook! There, you will find a VERY active community to help support you through the process.

• The Gracious Pantry on Facebook

PLEASE NOTE: While stevia is not sugar, it is also not allowed on this challenge, as is the case with any sugar substitutes, including things like Xylitol. The idea here is to get you past the NEED for something sweet. Even if the craving isn’t there.

First challenge originally posted on 4/21/12.