Today I’ve had the pleasure of attending the London B2B Show as an exhibitor. I have been telling people all about my sugar challenge, which is now available to the public under the name ‘Stronger Without Sugar’.
I’m delighted to say that people have been very positive about the challenge, and there has been interest in taking part, so I am starting a brand new challenge on Monday 23 May. Find out how to join me and my new challengers at the end of this post.
People did have questions, though, so I decided to use today’s post to answer them. After all, my readers may have similar questions too. Here is a selection of the questions people asked today, along with my answers.
There is no need to feel like this when you are Stronger Without Sugar
Will I be hungry?
Personally, I dislike being hungry intensely, and I would never have come as far as I did if I were frequently hungry. Many people do experience hunger in the first two weeks, because they are not yet used to what they can eat, and therefore do not eat enough. However, portion sizes are not restricted, and you can have three meals and up to two snacks per day, so there is no need to be hungry at any time.
Do I need to buy lots of expensive and rare foods?
You can, if you want to, but it’s really not necessary. Some people enjoy experimenting with different kinds of food; perhaps you have never used coconut yoghurt before and would love to give it a try. However, I appreciate that not everyone has access to a huge range of ingredients, and not everyone has the finances to try the more expensive things. It is absolutely possible to do this challenge using supermarket or grocery store ingredients without spending a fortune. I buy a lot of my fruit and vegetables from street markets, which are really good value. In fact, you may be surprised at what you save from all the foods that you are no longer buying, and which you no longer miss.
Just a small sample of what you will be enjoying
Is the programme suitable for vegetarians?
The Sugar Challenge needs a bit more thought for vegetarians, but it is perfectly possible to do. You still have your 50g of permitted grain per day, and this can be split over two meals. For example, you might have a serving of porridge in the morning, and some brown rice or lentils in the evening. Eggs are, of course, permitted. If you are a vegetarian and you find you are hungry, you can contact me and we can look at increasing the pulses. This Sugar Challenge may not be suitable for vegans, as they will struggle to obtain sufficient nutrients.
What about *ahem* bowel habits?
Some people find that their digestive issues, specifically bloating and wind, improve during the Sugar Challenge, but of course I cannot say whether this will happen for you. Some people find that their bowel habits change in the first couple of weeks as they adjust to the programme, but they soon resume a more familiar pattern. You should be getting plenty of fibre from vegetables, fruits and your grain allowance and this should facilitate normal bowel movements. If you do have ongoing bowel issues on the programme you should contact me, as the programme may not be suitable for you. It’s worth reminding anyone considering this programme that it is intended for people in good general health, and if you have a specific health condition it may not be suitable for you. If you have any doubts about your suitability to participate you should consult your doctor.
Become Stronger Without Sugar today!
I hope that you will join me on the Sugar Challenge very soon. If you would like to know more about what’s involved and how to join, click here, or contact me if you have more questions.