The goal of the challenge is to cut out all sources of added sugar for 10 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. This is not a keto challenge – it’s a NO SUGAR CHALLENGE!
The purpose of this challenge is to help you get started on a lifestyle towards optimal health.
More than ever there are undesirable additives and loads of hidden sugar being added to our foods to make them hyper-palatable, which means you want to eat more and more of them and it’s almost impossible to stop! In taking on this 10-day challenge, you’ll be more mindful about what’s in your food.
Do any of these sound familiar?
- You’ve cut out sugar before but you just can’t stick to it for more than a few days at a time.
- Your sugar cravings are impossible to get rid of; you cave every time!
- Sometimes sugary foods or treats are all you think about!
- You really want to clean up your diet but you’re not ready to give up EVERYTHING quite yet.
- It’s impossible to give up sugar if you’re not allowed diet soda, or sweeteners in your coffee.
- You’ve heard about the keto diet but it’s too restrictive for you.
- You’re confused by all the conflicting health information on the internet.
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 10 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 is addictive 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! Eat when hungry. Stop when full.
COMPLETE FOOD LIST AND GUIDELINES 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
- 5 LIVE interactive sessions with world-renowned experts, Dr. Eric Westman, Dr. Vera Tarman & Sugar Addiction councellors, Molly Painschab and Clarissa Kennedy.
- 10 days of support in a private {challengers-only} Facebook group .
- 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 10 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
- You will learn what foods to eat and which to avoid.
- You will learn how to read food labels so that you can make informed choices.
- You will learn how to crush your sugar cravings for good!
- You will learn how to gradually improve your diet as you get healthier.
- You will learn how to change your food without uprooting your entire life.
- You will learn how to strengthen your mindset about food.
- You will learn how to curb your sugar addiction (if you have one)!
- You will get the support you need to succeed (we’ll be with you all the way).
Benefits of eliminating added sugars and limiting carbs
- Reversal of chronic metabolic diseases associated with high blood sugar and insulin.
- Reducing 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 10 days of support, education, and expert guidance in a safe, welcoming space free of food shaming and judging. We get started on September 15 and the challenge runs through September 25.