The I Quit Sugar Program - Week 8 Update and Program Wrap-up

So there we have it, 8 weeks of no sugar! Yep that's right, the I Quit Sugar 8 Week Program has finished today. Whoa. It's been almost 60 days of repeatedly saying no to sugar (well apart from my fall offs). I'm so beyond proud of myself for sticking with this - my life has changed so much in the last 8 weeks and it's amazing.

Week 8 consisted of:

• Meal plans/shopping list/sunday cook up - I was a bit disappointed to see that this weeks meals where repeats from recipes in previous weeks. I would have much preferred some new ones!
• Weekend read - going over exactly how far we've come in 7 weeks (and it's amazing!)
• Movement plan - this was an 80's inspired workout (LOL) but as I've said previously I've been doing the Kayla Itsines bikini body workout
• Try this - loads of tips to keep going sugar-free after this week ends
• Tuesday eats - loads of sustainable hacks (such as how to regrow shallots)
• Expert tips - how to keep going sugar free as the program closes and you're forced into the 'real world'

Overall this has been a fantastic program and for me, 100% worth the $150 investment. I've learnt so much and I'm in a headspace now with food that I never thought I'd ever be. I am more me than I've ever been - no more stupid emotional rollercoaster, rewarding myself and punishing myself with food. Food is no longer my enemy and that is absolutely priceless. Don't get me wrong this program was HARD especially at the beginning - detox is a bitch - but it's great to sit here now, full of energy, knowing that every shitty day has resulted in this :)

So now what?

I'm going to keep going. I'm going to keep sugar out of my pantry and off my plate. I feel healthier than I ever have. My skin is clearer than it's ever been. My depression and anxiety, although still something I struggle with, are more under control than they've ever been. I am less bloated. I have less PMS at that time of the month. I am less tired. I sleep better. It's easier to get out of bed in the morning. I lost weight. I'm no longer hungry. I no longer think about food constantly. I only eat till i'm full. With all these positives how could I ever go back to before?

I'm not going to be super crazy about the whole thing and get obsessive, I'm just going to carry on eating like I have done for the past 8 weeks. Basically I'm just going to eat real food. The main fact is I don't crave sugar anymore - so if I realise I've just eaten something that's been sweetened with honey it's not going to kill me and it's not going to send me on a sugar binge. I have control over sugar now, it doesn't control me and that's the best thing!

I'm excited for my new sugar free life!

If you have any questions about the 8 week program, please comment below or email me at pinklipgloss85@gmail.com as I am more than happy to share my tips or recipes or anything!