Happy New Year!!!!
As we kick off 2013 it's the perfect time to bring our attention back towards taking care of ourselves, primarily our health. Those 3 wonderful holidays right in a row starting in October are my lowest point of self-discipline when it comes to my diet. . . The 30 day Sugar Sweet Challenge was born of a desire to bring awareness back to my diet, but knowing I will have more chance of really applying myself if I have a community of support. We are each others biggest fans.
So here are the details.
For the next 30 days, until January 31st, we will try to keep our sugar intake of table sugar ( this includes other sugars such as high fructose corn syrup) below the maximum recommended level.
For women that number is 5tsp, which is equal to 20 grams.
For men, 9 tsp or 36 grams.
I encourage each of you to keep a food journal so that you have a daily account of what you have eaten. I am personally using an android app called MyFitnessPal to track my food intake. This is one of the apps that will show the sugar content of food.
This is not a contest. Please don't get down on yourself if you go over the threshold! I will be reporting my intake on a daily basis and yes, I may blow it now and again. The purpose of this challenge is ultimately to bring awareness to how much sugar we are eating. Today's average consumption in America is 44 grams per day! What we eat does impact our health. Just like chiropractic is a vital part of optimal health and functioning, so are the nutrients we supply our bodies with.
Just today I did a test run. However, I was in the middle of consuming a belgian waffle, complete with syrup, blueberries and whip cream before I remembered the challenge. After a night of little sleep due to a vomiting child my mental facilities were not that sharp and I forgot. However, my dog, Sadie, was looking out for me. When I left my plate to get child 1 a drink, she ate the remaining half. So, know that I will be right there along side of you, trying to eat better and feel better.
So, during January I hope that you all read/reply to my blog and also check in with via facebook on a daily basis. We can do this!!!!
Good Luck everyone :-)
3 comments:
I like the challenge! And what a great way to start the new year!
Hi Erin,
I forgot about the challenge yesterday, but did really well all day until I ate way too many lemon cookies in the evening.
I'll be more aware and thoughtful today.
xoxo
I was reading this as I was sipping my coffee with pumpkin spice creamer. At 7 grams per T I know what is the first thing to go! Thanks for the reminder :)
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