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Sugar in everything
While it could be easy to deny yourself chocolate or ice-cream, other goods like ketchup, mayonnaise or mustard may be more difficult.
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Strange side effects
Side effects that you might not have considered at first includes a fuzzy head, memory loss, sleep problems and some irritability.
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Other people's reactions
It is easy to recruit others to take part in giving up sugar. People may ask you a few questions that will lead them to join right alongside you.
There could also be people that will be offended by your choice. A good strategy involves not drawing attention to yourself. For example, suddenl...
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Deprivation tastes better with friends
If you're going to give up sugar, find some friends to detox with you. Keep each other accountable and celebrate healthy choices together.
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Sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation does not affect everyone, but if not kept in check, can become a frustrating habit.
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Cravings can be conquered
Cravings for sweets things may increase as you start a sugar detox. If you persist, the battle will be won in about a week.
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Constant grazing
In the beginning of a sugar detox, you may lack energy and find yourself eating more frequently. As the weeks pass, you will find your energy levels returning.
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Weight loss
Giving up sugar cuts out a lot of your calories. While you focus on avoiding sugar instead of calories, weight loss happens naturally.
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Complacency can sneak up on you
When you reintroduce a little sweetness, be aware that you may battle with the internal debate of "Should I? Shouldn't I?"
Sometimes it is easier to keep to a stricter option of avoiding sugar altogether.
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