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.
This is not a keto challenge – it’s a NO SUGAR challenge.
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.
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 8-day challenge, you’ll be more mindful about what’s in your food.
Do any of these sound familiar?
- You’re unable to stop eating sugar even though your binges and “secret eating” have led to serious medical problems.
- You think about sugary foods and treats all day – they seem to control your mind!
- You feel powerless around your trigger foods – no matter how many times you’ve promised yourself “this time will be different,” you lose control every time.
- You sometimes hide food wrappers, bags and packages because you feel ashamed and don’t want anyone to see how much you’ve eaten.
- You feel completely hopeless … “Will I ever be able to change my eating habits?”
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 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! When you’re hungry, eat as much protein as you like. Stop when you’re comfortably 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 food list and skipping the rest — we want this to be EASY and ENJOYABLE for you.
What you get in the challenge
- 2 LIVE interactive sessions with world-renowned addiction medicine expert, Dr. Vera Tarman.
- 2 LIVE interactive sessions with certified counselors who specialize in coaching people to recover from sugar and food addiction.
- 8 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 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 change your food without uprooting your entire life.
- How to strengthen your mindset about food.
- How to start curbing your sugar addiction (if you have one)!
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 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.
