I know its the winter season where we do not want to go for a walk or even get out of our bed the very mornings. And then we know that summer is ahead and who does not want to look all fit. For some time now actually for many years I have been eating the sugary stuff way too much especially the bakery, which I am obsessed with ever since I was a kid. But there was a huge difference at that time as then I did not like sweet stuff much. So, I would indulge into some only on special occasions. Every day I would drink sweet milk as a kid but my mom would add the unrefined form of sugar rather than the refined. I remember my dad telling all of us three kids that sugar will make the bones hollow. 

              Photo of the sugar jar with the danger sticker on :-0 :-)

Once I was out of home and this happens to many of us, that once start pursuing studies or careers we kind of shift the focus from our health. I remember I used to eat a biscuit right after the meal even though I did not wanted to. I am one of the kind who can never gain weight. Still let me tell all of you that no matter you are the one who always stays slim or never seem to gain weight - if food is not disciplined it will take a toll. Even though I have a very good metabolism still with very less workout and eating refined sugar in some or the other form each day I believe has let me gaining weight. Surely it is not just the sugar but then a lot of junk and eating more than what my body wanted from a single meal. So, I have decided not to continue gaining and instead have a discipline in eating, especially the sugary stuff. Even too much of a banana can be harmful. Actually too much of everything can be bad we all know. And a thing like refined sugar which we know is deprived of the nutrients and has been termed "empty calories", surely if is a lot in our diets, can prove bad. 

So, from the past week I am not having sugar. This is the reason I felt like sharing it with those of you who are up for this challenge. If you find it difficult I would recommend just try it out for a day. I am sure next day your gut will tell you to do more. I do not want you to take my words here for sugar or any procedure and encourage you to do your own research and decide with your doctor if you are interested. For the first three days I was totally without sugar and the fourth day I experienced headache. I do not know was it because of sugar or something else because I was still having fruit and honey. I am still about to get a stock of unrefined sugar for my home so at this time its more of honey that I use. The fourth day I gave up and had tea with sugar because it was a full day of headache. From this experience, I feel that we need to be slow and gradual otherwise we would on one day be all healthy and then give up on our temptations the other day. For rest of the days I made sure that I was not having more than two teaspoons of sugar a day and that is only when I have tea. I am working on getting rid of refined sugar as much as I possibly can. On the first day I had tried to get rid of both sugar and tea but as I already said how I ended up deciding to be gradual with the process.

                                   

Another exciting thing that I have noticed that even though my refrigerator is filled with muffins and ice-cream, I have not had them for the entire week. For this I feel really proud of myself. I seriously feel that these should be limited to the special occasions like these were when we were kids. This is the lifestyle challenge that I have given myself.

There is one more reason I felt that why I gave into my temptation the fourth day, it was because I was unprepared. All of a sudden one day I decided sugar free from now and I did not plan my meals. It can be very handy to be prepared before any such decision that is to say to have honey at home, to have fruits and whatever healthy options appeal your tongue. Getting rid of refined sugar is certainly not easy but it is for the health.

I would love to hear from you guys on your thoughts on refined sugar. 

P.S. These pictures are without any added photoshop or any such effects. I have tried doing it in different light settings to make the results more clear,  and it was already sunset by the time I took these pictures.

As I already spoke to you I am definitely finding an alcohol free shampoo and researching which one to try next. Do tell me if you are using one. Love you all. Have a good holiday season time. Will see you in my next blog.