For the past several years I’ve adopted a different diet for Lent. This year I’ve decided to try going sugar-free. To be fair, not completely sugar free. I’ll still be consuming naturally occurring sugars in foods such as fruit and yoghurt. However, I’m going to be giving up all added sugars. This means no chocolate, baked goods, candy, honey, maple syrup, dried fruit, etc. No, I’m not religious, I just find it to be a good opportunity to try new things and experience ways of living that can help me be a better dietitian.
Anyone want to try to do this with me this year?
If you’re interested, as much as I wasn’t a huge fan of the Fed-Up movie, they have some helpful resources on their website. I have a feeling that this may be the most difficult challenge yet.
Feb 13, 2015 at 9:23 am
OMG…..
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Feb 13, 2015 at 9:51 am
What?
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Feb 18, 2015 at 8:18 am
That’s Impressivley difficult!!
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Feb 18, 2015 at 10:21 am
Thanks Em! One breakfast and one snack down.
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Feb 13, 2015 at 4:59 pm
I thought you opposed temporary, limiting diets, and now you yourself want to forego basically 95% of treats in existence for a whole year? What prompted you?
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Feb 13, 2015 at 6:19 pm
I oppose unsustainable diets for weight management. Did you read my post? I have tried a different diet for Lent for the past several years. Lent is only about a month and a half; nowhere near a year. I find it’s a good opportunity for me to experience various diets that clients may be following so that I can better relate to them. I’m not doing this to lose weight. I’m doing this to gain experience and awareness.
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Feb 15, 2015 at 4:06 am
Guess I should’ve googled what Lent is before posting. Oops!
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Feb 17, 2015 at 11:07 am
I am also planning on giving up added sugars for Lent.
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Feb 17, 2015 at 12:33 pm
We can commiserate or celebrate together! Good luck!
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