8 Tips to give up sugar

Let’s admit it, it is not an easy task. Having a better lifestyle and learning to love ourselves well is something that takes time, strength and will, but BELIEVE ME, it is worth all the time in the world, because in the end, our body is our temple and it is the only thing we really own, therefore we must take care of it and love it as we should. The key is to give up sugar. That’s why today I bring you 8 good ways to make your renunciation of sugar simpler and more definitive 1. Admit your addiction Let’s be realistic. Do you get in a bad mood when you don’t have sugar? Do you have big cravings for dessert every afternoon and/or night? Is your soda REQUIRED with food? Is your refrigerator full of sugary things? Is it customary to have snow in the freezer? Does it bother you when people talk about eliminating sugar from their diet? (this really happens) Maybe you are an addict. Sugar is as addictive as cocaine. The more you eat, the more you love. Let’s start by accepting it, it’s the first step 2. Define sugar. What exactly are you giving up? Sugar is everywhere. Are you leaving out sweets, baked goods, packaged everything, white everything (milk, processed carbs, etc.)? We call sugar a lot of different things. Outline exactly what is off limits and what you can have. A good idea is to completely stop anything with high fructose corn syrup, check the labels. 3. Get it out of your house Just get rid of the temptation. My biggest downfall is opening the pantry or refrigerator and finding something quick and sugary. If chocolate chips are your downfall – take them out. Stop buying Oreos, the “candy” granola bars (you know, the Q kind uaker), the cereal with a thousand sweets (such as Zucaritas), and everything that is on your sugar-fan list. Telling yourself that your kids will be upset or that it’s not their fault or that your husband will be hungry is just another excuse you’re making to keep things in your house. Who says “My kids will go crazy when I take the drugs out of the house”? The truth is that the rest of your family will benefit from taking the trash outside. If you do, you will be able to give your best line of defense. Stock your shelves with other quick and easy-to-chew snacks. Have jars of raw almonds, pine nuts (buy at Costco), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and all kinds of natural fruit. 4. Give yourself 3 weeks The first couple of weeks are difficult. It may take some people 3 weeks to get the sugar out of their system, others three. It is like detoxification from a medication or drug. You’re going to think about it like crazy in the afternoon, you’re going to have a hard day at work, you’re going to see other people eating a delicious dessert and you’re going to hate them for it. But you have to hold on, it gets better. And let’s be honest, during those few weeks, you will have to close Pinterest or any social network where you come across delicious recipes. Distract yourself and read a good book. 5. Drink A LOT of water When you’re having a super sugar craving, your best help is a big glass of cold water. Water is very good for your body; It cleanses and detoxifies but it will also update the system which helps with cravings. Add some slices of lemon or lime for a rich flavor. 6. Treat yourself Giving up sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have a “treat” in your life. During the first weeks avoid any type of reward, I mean after the detox. You can have a certain type of pr emios like Sugar-free chocolate Dark chocolate Apple with almond or peanut butter (unsweetened) Raspberries or berries with Greek yogurt You can eat them once a week. 7. Advance eating out plans Remind yourself, your spouse, your friends and family that juice is out, as is any type of dessert. They have to be held accountable, and they have made a mental plan in advance. 8. Get your family involved Just because you’re cutting out sugar doesn’t mean they are too, however, they can also make some changes to healthy choices. Make sure you’ve replaced it with something easier to grab and chop. It may even be letting them keep a secret hiding place somewhere. My husband had some hiding places in the house.