This page shows how to quit sugar and lose weight with the “T Minus 30″ gradual sugar withdrawal method. I used this method to lose twelve pounds in two months!
To follow my daily progress using the method, click on the links below:
Day 1: Getting Started
September 7, 2013
In this video, I describe the program and try my first drink. It tastes like candy!
Day 2: Transitioning
September 8, 2013
Fell off the wagon on the first day, but I decide to remain on the program as my body adjusts to the new drinks.
Day 3: Dangers of Sugar I
September 9, 2013
I discuss the three main food types: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. I concentrate on carbohydrates and discuss the dangers of sugar and refined carbohydrates wrt spikes in blood sugar and insulin.
Day 4: Dangers of Sugar II
September 10, 2013
I discuss a relatively recent second theory on the dangers of refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup: both contain fructose which is toxic to the body and readily converted into fat.
Day 5: When to Begin?
September 11, 2013
When is a good time to begin a sugar withdrawal program?
Day 6: Caffeine vs. Sugar Withdrawal
September 12, 2013
Withdrawing from sugar is much easier than withdrawing from caffeine. I discuss why I am concentrating on cutting sugar alone, rather than carbohydrates in general.
Day 8: Smooth and Easy
September 14, 2013
No noticeable withdrawal effects so far. Feel like I’m about to lose some weight.
Day 10: Losing Weight
September 16, 2013
Sugar seems to worsen my acid reflux. Starting to lose some weight even though I’m still ingesting more sugar than recommended.
Day 14: Salt, Sugar, Fat I
September 20, 2013
I’ve reached an inflection point, consuming the AHA recommended 9 tsp. of sugar a day. Started book report on “Salt, Sugar and Fat” by Michael Moss.
Day 17: Salt, Sugar, Fat II
September 23, 2013
I discuss the dangers of fat in the diet as discussed in Moss’s book. Continue to lose weight gradually.
Day 20: World’s Easiest Weight Loss Program
September 26, 2013
I’ve lost more than 6 pounds in 20 days with no hunger at all!
Day 21: Salt, Sugar, Fat III
September 27, 2013
My weight ticked up a bit. Discussed the dangers of salt, and particularly potato chips. Will refocus on sugar in the next video.
Day 23: Body Changes
September 29, 2013
I discuss Robert Lustig’s book “Fat Chance”. My body seems to be going through some significant transition with respect to sugar withdrawal.
Day 26: Sugar: the Bitter Truth
October 2, 2013
I discuss Robert Lustig’s book “Fat Chance” and his YouTube video “Sugar: The Bitter Truth.”
Day 27: Caffeine-Sugar Connection I
October 3, 2013
I discuss the connection between caffeine and sugar. I propose that allowing the sale of products that contain both caffeine and sugar is the root cause of the obesity epidemic.
Day 28: Caffeine-Sugar Connection II
October 4, 2013
I further discuss the connection between caffeine and sugar. I propose an alternate approach that encourages more research and education.