I Was Totally Grouchy
OMG, Foggy Brain
I also couldn't remember a thing! I felt as if I were walking around in a fog, only half paying attention. I couldn't remember why I'd walked into a room (probably to look for a snack I couldn't have) and had a hard time staying focused on work and in conversations.
Sleep Was Awful
I also slept terribly in that first week to 10 days. I woke up in the middle of the night and had a hard time getting back to sleep. I was restless and didn't feel like getting out of bed, but I couldn't figure out how to fall and stay asleep.
I Was Constantly Hungry
I cut out the sugar cold turkey. I tried to eat as low carb as possible, too. My sugar-free friends warned me that I'd have mad cravings at first—and I did. But I also felt constantly hungry, as if I couldn't get enough to eat. The key, I was told, was to eat something fatty like bacon, cheese or a pork chop or something. After a few days, I stopped feeling constantly empty. But I also never wanted to see a pork product again.
My Skin Cleared Up
After Day 5, despite terrible sleep, my face looked more rested and my skin looked better. I had fewer breakouts and diminished dark circles. I even glowed just a little.
I Had More Energy
By Day 11, I started having more energy. Like, a lot more energy. I'd been going on walks to eat up time in the day and to get me away from the kitchen. At some point, I felt as if I could take off running, like I could go on forever.
I Lost Weight
Unsurprisingly (to me now), I lost weight. In the three weeks that I stayed completely off sugar, I lost about 10 pounds, just like that.
