The perfect jumpstart toward better health – with expert support every step of the way.
The goal of this challenge is to cut out all sources of added sugar for 8 days and to limit your carbs to 150 grams per day. We will give you the full list of allowed foods. You will focus on consuming nutrient-dense, whole foods that don’t contain added sugars. Natural sugars, which are found in foods like vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, are permitted.
Making just one change to your diet – eliminating sugar – may not seem like a big step, but you’ll be amazed at the impact this can have on your physical and mental wellbeing.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- It’s hard to stop eating sugar for more than just a few days at a time.
- Sugar cravings make it nearly impossible to stay away!
- It would be nice to “eat clean,” but it’s unrealistic to give up EVERYTHING all at once.
- Giving up sugar would be easier if artificial sweeteners and diet soda were allowed.
- The keto diet seems way too restrictive – who could stick to that for the long term?
- The conflicting diet & health information on the internet is so confusing!
You’re not alone!
We will show you exactly what to do and how to get started the simple way, so you can kick your sugar cravings to the curb and be on your way to optimal health. We can help you! You’ve got nothing to lose!
The plan is simple and straightforward:
- Commit to 8 days of NO added sugar.
- Cut out all added sugar and excessive carbs.
- Limit your carb intake to 150g per day.
- No counting macros!
- No measuring food!
- No fasting!
Is sugar in fruit and dairy allowed?
Yes! Although sugar exists in whole fruit, vegetables, and dairy, eating these in their natural, unprocessed forms is acceptable.
Are artificial sweeteners ALLOWED?
Yes! We want to get you OFF the toxic stuff: SUGAR!
SUGAR AFFECTS YOU LIKE A DRUG.
It lights up the same ‘feel-good’ chemicals in your brain. It’s no wonder you can’t give it up on your own! Sweeteners, on the other hand, hardly affect your blood sugar, so in this challenge, they’re perfectly fine to consume.
DO I NEED TO LIMIT MY PROTEIN?
No! When you’re hungry, eat as much protein as you like. Stop when you’re comfortably full.
COMPLETE FOOD LIST PROVIDED
You’ll know exactly what to eat and what to avoid. We’ll even give you a list of challenge-friendly snacks! You can customize for yourself by choosing what you like best from the list and skipping the rest — we want this to be EASY and ENJOYABLE for you.
What you get in the challenge
- 2 LIVE coaching sessions with Dr. Vera Tarman, a world-renowned doctor and expert in diagnosing and treating sugar and food dependency.
- 2 LIVE coaching sessions with certified counselors who specialize in coaching people to recover from dependency and compulsive behaviors around sugar and food.
- 8 days of focused support in a private [challengers-only] Facebook group where you can ask questions and get answers from the experts.
- Food list & guidelines (based on phase 3 of Dr. Westman’s book, End Your Carb Confusion).
- PDF guides that will help you move forward.
- Delicious & easy recipes to get you started.
- Rockstar team of Adapt Your Life Academy admins to help you succeed.
What the challenge is NOT
- A competition: this isn’t about weight loss; it’s about breaking free from sugar.
- A detox: your organs do that 24/7, so you’re good on that front!
- A purity contest: your food does NOT have to be organic, grass-fed, or pasture-raised.
- A cold-turkey break from everything sweet: artificial sweeteners and stevia are allowed!
- An expectation that you will never eat sugar again.
What we need from YOU
- Commit to 8 days of being mindful about what you eat.
- Avoid all forms of added sugar in anything you eat and drink.
- Focus on fueling your body with nutritious, delicious whole food.
What you will learn
- What foods to eat and which to avoid.
- How to read food labels so that you can make informed choices.
- How to crush your sugar cravings for good!
- How to gradually improve your diet as you get healthier.
- How to change your food without uprooting your entire life.
- How to strengthen your mindset about food.
SOME OF THE LIFE-CHANGING BENEFITS OF ELIMINATING ADDED SUGARS AND LIMITING CARBS IN YOUR DIET
- Reversal of chronic metabolic diseases associated with high blood sugar and insulin.
- Reduced inflammation – less joint pain and stiffness, clearer skin.
- Reduced cravings for sugary foods and refined carbs.
- Increased energy.
- Less heartburn.
- Increased mobility.
- Clearer thinking.
We can’t wait to help you get started!
Join our free challenge and get 8 days of support, education, and expert guidance in a safe, welcoming space free of food shaming and judging. We get started on September 23 and the challenge runs through September 30.
