You are probably aware that you eat too much sugar. But you are not alone, most people in the world feel this way. But you should also be aware that you can control your sugar consumption. We offer you with the Sugar-Free Challenge a small motivational aid.
Try living without the "white powder" (i.e. sugar-free) for 30 days. You will certainly have to give up some of your favorite products and habits, but you can also enjoy such a time. The purpose of this challenge is that you try out for a month whether it is worthwhile for you to live sugar-free. Maybe you feel so good that you want to keep it up. If not, then you have tried it once and know it.
Framework information around our sugar consumption
There are some great guides about sugar, its effects on our body and the benefits of avoiding sugar. We have no claim to completeness here, but would still like to offer you some brief framework information.
The Sougar Free Challenge is of course also part of the Timeless Challenge!
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Where does sugar hide in our everyday lives?
Sure, there's sugar in chocolate, gummy bears, soft drinks (sure, there are sugar-free soft drinks, too) and other sweets. That's no secret.
But did you know that sugar is also in bread, ketchup and sausage? Or in numerous dairy products, many mueslis, in applesauce, pickled cucumbers! or beet from the jar?
On the manufacturer's ingredient list, you should be suspicious of the terms "glucose, sucrose, dextrose, fructose syrup, glucose syrup, lactose, maltose, malt extract, dextrin, maltodextrin".
What happens in your body when you live sugar-free for 30 days?
Giving up sugar will demand a lot from you, but it will also bring you many benefits. The first days you will suffer from cravings for sugar, maybe you feel the lack of the "booster" and maybe you even suffer from a slight headache. But hang in there!
After about a week, the situation changes fundamentally. Now your blood sugar level has adjusted, your metabolism is now adapted and you feel more energy throughout the day. You sleep better and deeper, but right now it is hard to keep up the sugar renunciation.
After about two weeks your skin will be better and more elastic. The reason is that sugar increases inflammation levels and by avoiding sugar, the skin regulates itself and appears healthier and more vital.
Your defenses become stronger (after all, you have less inflammation in your body) and you notice that you no longer get sick so easily. Through the natural insulin release, your blood pressure will regulate itself and also the mirror and the scales will show you changes.
But also your craving for sugar will decrease and you will taste food much more intensely again. An apple suddenly tastes so much sweeter than before your abstinence phase!
A few tips on how you can make your everyday life sugar-free
Okay, you've decided to follow the Sugar-Free Challenge for 30 days and give up sugar for 30 days. Applesauce, honey and agave syrup are also not allowed.
If you still want to enjoy your morning cereal or a cake, there are a few sugar alternatives you can fall back on. Okay, we admit it's not a full replacement, but they'll get you by for 30 days.
- Fruit pulp (not fruit must),
- Baking Cocoa,
- Nutmeg,
- Ground nuts,
- Dried fruit,
- Cinnamon,
- Bourbon vanilla,
- Gingerbread spice,
- grated lemon (or orange)
- Coconut flakes or coconut oil
You can start your day with a sugar-free porridge or semolina with nuts and fruit. This way you start the day full of energy and vitamins.
For your lunch, you should avoid ready-made food (e.g. ready-made sauces such as ketchup or pasta sauce). If you want to go really hard, then google the "Clean Eating Strategy". As I said, the point of these 30 days is to try things out and be open.
If you're really craving sugar, take heart. These alternatives will help you:
- Fresh fruit and berries
- Dried Fruit
- Nuts
- Fruit pulp (e.g. apple pulp)
- Natural yogurt with fruits
- Crackers, crispbread
- Carrot and cucumber sticks (yes guys, this is good for you too)
Okay, despite all these tips, you have to be strong for 30 days. But honestly, if you can't do it, who will? Maybe it will help if you can convince your partner to join in too! It's more fun together and you can coordinate your purchases.
Rules for the Sugar-Free Challenge
You're not allowed to eat sugar for 30 days 🙂 Well, actually, it's (if you're accurate) "no processed sugar".
Here's how you can join the Sugar-Free Challenge
- If you have given up sugar for a whole month (or even better a whole year) you can fill out the form below and let us know that you have completed the challenge. We will then get in touch with you!
- If you post your pictures regarding the challenge on Instagram, Twitter, etc. anyway, then tag us @timeless_challenge and add the appropriate hashtag (see below).
Life-Score Punkte für die Sugar-Free Challenge
We know how hard it is to live without sugar for 30 days. That's why you have 30 Life-Score Points earned! For each additional month you last, you'll earn another 10 Life Score points.
The Sugar Free Challenge on social media
You can imagine how much added value you create if you also encourage other people to give up sugar. Therefore, feel free to share your experiences. Every person can make this world a little better.
The Sugar Free Challenge on Facebook
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