As a cake enthusiast and lover of all types of sweets, I took it upon myself to prove I was not dependent on anything — including sugar. I thought, what better way to feel refreshed than to quit sugar cold turkey for a few days. Maybe it would even change my life and I would no longer be tempted by the pastries or cookies that surprisingly were always present at my house.
On the very first morning, I was eager to begin this empowering journey. After all, if our ancient ancestors could live off of nuts and vegetables, my body didn't really need any of that sugar. Sure a banana would've been nice in the morning, but I followed The Three-Day Sugar Detox to a tee.
After the first day of feeling as if I'd eaten like a bird (the two tablespoons of hummus just weren't cutting it). I began to miss fruit the most. I could almost taste the strawberries and feel myself slicing an apple. I surprisingly didn't feel this overwhelming healthiness that normally comes after eating a few celery sticks. The only saving grace of the whole day was being able to drink one cup of black coffee. I knew it would only go downhill after realizing I regarded black coffee as a treat.
The second day was met with even more resistance. Instead of feeling like I would never get a heart attack because of all the vegetables I had ingested, I felt my jaw revolting every time a brussels sprout hit my taste buds. My black coffee no longer brought my joy, but only served as a reminder that I had yet another depressing 24 hours ahead of me.
On the third and final day, I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. This motivation helped me digest kale chips and bok choy (which I had to look up). Instead of thinking of all the healthy foods I had been eating, I had daydreams about cake and eating a simple grape. After my dinner on the third day, I found myself feeling exhausted. I didn't have any energy to work out or do anything. I felt just about as tired and sad as all the "food" I had been eating. Then and there I realized, sugar would always hold a special place in my heart, and in my stomach.
Some say sugar is the devil's food, but I'd say they've never tried a piece of chocolate cake. Maybe I'll forever be dependent on sugar, but there are worse things in life to be addicted to. If you're thinking about detoxing from sugar, all the best to you. Maybe it'll change your life and the way you eat, or you'll realize what a luxury a cup of fruit and yogurt was in the first place.
