Everyone loves sugar, the taste of something sweet after a meal is essential to most people. And so, cutting back is one of the hardest things you can do. However, there are so many benefits to it that you should give it a try!
There’s no need to cut sugar out of your diet completely but limiting the amount you consume is a move forward. Setting rules for this is essential and can make this new regime easier for you to stick to.
The Process
At first, you will experience a withdrawal period, especially if you consume sugar every day. After about a week you will start seeing the benefits and your body will adjust.
Try to add one “sweet” treat into your daily meal plan, something filled with natural sugars and not dense in calories. If you eat it at the same time every day, your body will get used to it and you can still look forward to that snack/meal.
After two weeks of limited sugar intake, your cravings will lessen. You will stop looking for those afternoon treats to give you that hour boost of energy. And when you do try those sweet treats that you used to eat daily they might actually seem too sweet for you to enjoy.
Benefits
Once your body is over the withdrawal, you will feel more alert and focused throughout the day. No more crashing an hour after eating that piece of cake.
In addition, you’ll see better results for working out. You will feel less bloated and will be able to workout harder and longer. The puffiness will go down from the lack of sugar and you will start to see more definition in your muscles.
Cutting down on sugar will be very beneficial to your skin as well. You will have fewer blemishes and your skin will glow.
