Yes it’s another month where people give up something in the hopes of raising money for charity. You have probably heard of Dry January or Stoptober. I have given up alcohol before and found it too easy. Not to belittle anyone’s achievement I just don’t drink much during the week and at nights out I can have just as much fun sober. But no sugar? That is going to be tough!
For 4 full weeks I’ll be giving up everything that contains processed sugar and only eat foods that contain natural sugars. So no crisps, chocolate, sweets, white flour…believe me the list goes on. But why I hear you ask? To raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is a charity close to my heart as, like most people, I have known people touched by cancer. Thanks to the incredible research going on that person thankfully survived. Sadly though not everyone does. That’s why I want to help raise as much money so that one day everyone diagnosed will be cured.
Support comes in many forms so if you wish to donate to the cause then please visit my page here.
Oh and don't forget that 4th February is National Cancer Day to help raise funds and awareness for CRUK, you can purchase a unity band here.
Any words of wisdom and encouragement will be greatly appreciated. And if you happen to know any amazing sugar free baking recipes I would love to hear them!
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For 4 full weeks I’ll be giving up everything that contains processed sugar and only eat foods that contain natural sugars. So no crisps, chocolate, sweets, white flour…believe me the list goes on. But why I hear you ask? To raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is a charity close to my heart as, like most people, I have known people touched by cancer. Thanks to the incredible research going on that person thankfully survived. Sadly though not everyone does. That’s why I want to help raise as much money so that one day everyone diagnosed will be cured.
Support comes in many forms so if you wish to donate to the cause then please visit my page here.
Oh and don't forget that 4th February is National Cancer Day to help raise funds and awareness for CRUK, you can purchase a unity band here.
Any words of wisdom and encouragement will be greatly appreciated. And if you happen to know any amazing sugar free baking recipes I would love to hear them!
I have a unity band but don't think I could go totally sugar-free, so I take my hat off to you! There are some recipes here http://www.sugarfreemom.com/ and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/24/sugar-free-baking_n_1228591.html in case they're of any use.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best with it, it's certainly for a great cause.x
Thank you for the recipes! I'll be sure to check them out!!! :)
DeleteGood luck. I'm taking part as well!!
ReplyDeleteThank you and good luck to you too! Find any good recipes please share!
Deleteooh this is brave i know i would end up with the biggest headache ever , im used to intaking sugar in my cups of teas all day and finishing with a choc cake or bar at the end of every day , i would love to do this for health reasons though i wouldnt know where to start however x
ReplyDeleteThankfully I don't take sugar in my coffee but not being able to jump to the shop during work for a quick snack is going to prove difficult. I'm dreading the time when the headaches come but I am assured they will pass
DeleteGreat idea, I admire your commitment! My Gran died from complications of lukeameia (is that how you spell it?) and others in my family have met a similar fate with different variations of this terrible disease! If I hadn't been going for my regular smear tests (especially when they used to be offered to under 25s in Scotland), I would have developed cervical cancer by now... it definitely puts things in perspective! I'm looking forward to seeing how you're getting on, and further supporting you, when I get back from my honeymoon! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! I didn't know about that, my best friend from childhood died of leukemia so I know how it feels. Hopefully my mood swings will have passed by the time you get home, just please don't bring home any American 'candy' haha
DeleteOh I am wishing you lots of luck with this, it is shocking how much sugar is in everything x
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah the list of things I need to give up seems to really outweight the food I can eat...
DeleteGood luck with giving up sugar! I'm not sure I could do but it's for an amazing cause x
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's going well so far but it's only halfway through day one ha!
DeleteI could not get by without sugar, so seriously, good luck! I'll be rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I feel sorry for my work colleagues when the mood swings and cravings start!
DeleteThis is something I really want to try but building up the courage is another matter lol I would be really interested to hear how you get on. x
ReplyDeleteI think doing it for charity is definitely motivating. I'll keep you updated, if I can do it then anyone can!
DeleteGood luck with the challenge, it's great that you are doing this to raise money for charity. Sugar is so addicting and it's in so many foods, I admire your courage in attempting this!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouraging words!
DeleteGood luck. Not sure i could give up sugar for a week, not even a month x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've almost completed my first day and so proud ha!
DeleteBest of luck on going sugar-free! I had a friend do it for the month of January and she slept better and lost weight.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thankfully February is the shortest month!
DeleteIt is amazing that you are giving up sugar to raise money for cancer research, I think that is brilliant. Good luck on your journey x
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!!!
DeleteWow that's some challenge! Not sure whether I'd know how. Sugar is in everything - even fruit and veg! I think it will make you much more aware though and for an amazing cause 😊 x
ReplyDeleteThe sugars in fruit and veg are all natural so I am allowed to eat them it's only processed sugar I'm giving up...which yes is in A LOT of things
DeleteGood luck with the challenge, I know for a fact that I couldn't do this x
ReplyDeleteI think given the right support and motivation anyone can achieve whatever they set out to do, thank you for the support!
DeleteI tend not to take part in these as I like to give money to more local charities plus many of them don't apply to me, changing anything. I hope you achieve your goal though and not only raise money but feel good too x
ReplyDeleteThank you! This is a charity close to my heart for many reasons but I agree for support is needed for smaller local charities
DeleteGood luck with the challenge. It sounds really tough.
ReplyDeleteI'm only just realising how tough it's going to be! Thank you!
Deletegood luck see its not something I could do I crave sugar and drink far too much tea with 2 sugars each time
ReplyDeleteThankfully I drink my coffee without sugar or that would be the biggest hurdle to overcome
Deletegreat cause and good luck, myself I couldn't do it but I'd donate !
ReplyDeleteThank you! Any support is much appreciated
DeleteI cut out sugar in December. It was hard at first, my coffee was so bitter. But I feel better for it in the long run. Good luck
ReplyDeleteOmgh December must be the most difficult month to give up sugar! Well done to you!! Thank you!
DeleteI love your reasoning for giving up sugar. It is definitely for a very important cause! I don't think I would ever be able to give up sugar completely. I wish you the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteI think given enough reason we can all achieve any goal set :) thank you for your support
DeleteLots of luck with this, I couldnt do this!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try to do this too, for health reasons. Good luck,
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you! :)
DeleteWow good luck! Such an amazing cause too.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteGood luck going sugar free. I'd love to try it but I don't think I could do it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I didn't think I would last a day... it's been a week now and I'm still going strong!
DeleteGood luck! I'd find it really hard to give up sugar but I think its good to give up something challenging for Christmas
ReplyDelete*charity- not Christmas! God I'm so pregnant! lol
DeleteHaha! Definitely couldn't do it for Christmas :p thank you so much!
DeleteGood luck! I've given up meat and dairy products.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good luck with to you too! I don't think I could give up cheese
DeleteI know it sounds daft, but honestly don't know how I could do this. Go you for doing it for such an amazing cause! Like you, I don't find dry January much of a challenge, but again I'm not a bigger drinker. I've only drank once since New Year's Eve. I tend to drink every couple of months as opposed to a few nights or over a weekend. Good luck with the challenge and look forward to hearing how you get on! x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kinds words! Yeah I'll have a gin or two at the weekend but could easily give that up for a month. Sugar has proven to be much more difficult but it's Day 7 and im still going strong!
DeleteI'm a total sugar monster so I have huge respect for you doing this! Good luck and keep us posted xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! Me too! I love baking, sugar free cakes just don't cut it!!
DeleteI so couldn't do this! But more power to you! I wish you all the luck! I'm curious to know how you are getting on 7 days in? x
ReplyDeleteThank you! The first week has been difficult and a huge change of lifestyle! I generally eat relatively healthy already but there is sugar in things I didn't even think of! My energy levels took a dive but I seem to be overcoming that now :)
DeleteThankfully I don't take sugar in my coffee or I would be in huge trouble ha!
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