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Zero Sugar / One Month: Reduce Cravings - Reset Metabolism - Lose Weight - Lower Blood Sugar
Experience the benefits of eliminating sugar from your diet
It’s no secret that cutting sugar from your diet can yield overall improvements in your longterm wellness. But that knowledge does little to prevent us from wanting to eat it, and many of us might find ourselves turning to sugar more than we would like. Removing sugar from your diet requires action, and that requires motivation and a new perspective. This 30-day handbook gives you those necessary elements. Whether you’re looking to eliminate sugar from your diet altogether, or achieve a new relationship with less dependence on it, this guide is for you.
Zero Sugar / One Month provides quick-reference guides that share the ground rules, what to eat when sugar is off the table, how to temptation-proof your life, and a timeline of what to expect.
Each day offers timely tips, targeted action steps, and fun and inspiring testimonials to guide you through emotional ups and downs, build confidence, and keep you moving forward one day at a time. You can do it!
It’s no secret that cutting sugar from your diet can yield overall improvements in your longterm wellness. But that knowledge does little to prevent us from wanting to eat it, and many of us might find ourselves turning to sugar more than we would like. Removing sugar from your diet requires action, and that requires motivation and a new perspective. This 30-day handbook gives you those necessary elements. Whether you’re looking to eliminate sugar from your diet altogether, or achieve a new relationship with less dependence on it, this guide is for you.
Zero Sugar / One Month provides quick-reference guides that share the ground rules, what to eat when sugar is off the table, how to temptation-proof your life, and a timeline of what to expect.
Each day offers timely tips, targeted action steps, and fun and inspiring testimonials to guide you through emotional ups and downs, build confidence, and keep you moving forward one day at a time. You can do it!
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218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2024
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February 1, 2024
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Everyone knows sugar isn’t a healthy addition to the modern diet. This book serves to emphasize this fact and help the reader gain control over cravings and impulses with stories, encouragement, humor, and medical information. It doesn’t hit the reader over the head with too much formal jargon about diabetes, heart disease, etc. - you can get that in another book. This book focuses narrowly on getting the reader through 30 days without sugar - quite an accomplishment in America.
Everyone knows sugar isn’t a healthy addition to the modern diet. This book serves to emphasize this fact and help the reader gain control over cravings and impulses with stories, encouragement, humor, and medical information. It doesn’t hit the reader over the head with too much formal jargon about diabetes, heart disease, etc. - you can get that in another book. This book focuses narrowly on getting the reader through 30 days without sugar - quite an accomplishment in America.
May 19, 2024
The book "Zero Sugar / One Month" by Becky Gillaspy serves as a comprehensive guide to eliminating added sugars from your diet for 30 days. The aim is to help readers lose weight, lower blood sugar, reduce cravings, and reset their metabolism, leading to overall better health and well-being. Sugar is prevalent in many foods and beverages, often contributing to weight gain, high blood sugar, cravings, and a slow metabolism. This book outlines a structured plan to eliminate added sugars for 30 days, offering a detailed daily guide to help readers achieve their health goals. The challenge is open to everyone, regardless of their current diet or health status. Before starting the challenge, readers are encouraged to set a start date and complete a Day 0 Self-Assessment. This involves recording their current weight, body fat percentage, BMI, and measuring the circumference of their chest, waist, hips, and limbs. Taking "before" photos can provide additional motivation.
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Days 1-10: Setting the Ground Rules
The first ten days focus on establishing the basics:
- Avoid foods and drinks with sugar listed among the first three ingredients.
- Natural sugars from fruits, nuts, seeds, and yogurts are allowed in small amounts, but fruit juice is to be avoided.
- Noncaloric sweeteners like allulose, monk fruit, and stevia are permissible initially but should be reduced towards the end of the challenge.
- Use a calendar to track daily progress, marking each successful sugar-free day with a check mark, smiley face, or sticker.
Key Actions:
- Day 2: Set up your environment for success by removing sugary temptations from your home.
- Day 4: Prepare a "survival pack" with high-fat, low-carb snacks like beef sticks, raw nuts, or stuffed olives to curb hunger pangs.
- Day 7: Introduce "Stoppers" – activities or items that help prevent overeating or turning to sugary snacks, such as taking a walk, sipping hot tea, or brushing your teeth.
At the end of the first ten days, another self-assessment is conducted to track progress.
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Days 11-20: Keep On Keeping On
This period emphasizes persistence and handling setbacks:
- Accept that slip-ups may occur but aim for quick recovery and continued adherence to the plan.
- Celebrate small victories to maintain motivation.
Key Actions:
- Day 12: Address Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) by recognizing and replacing them with empowering thoughts or actions.
- Day 13: Have a "That Went Well Day," celebrating every small success to boost positivity.
Another self-assessment on Day 20 helps track further progress, reinforcing the achievements made so far.
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Days 21-30: Preparing for Life Beyond the Challenge
The final phase focuses on preparing for sustainable habits post-challenge:
- Continue marking your progress on the calendar to stay motivated.
- Gradually eliminate noncaloric sweeteners and limit fruit intake to reset taste buds and establish a healthier baseline.
Key Actions:
- Day 24: Shed the crutches of noncaloric sweeteners and excessive fruit consumption.
- Day 27: Recognize that cravings will pass and focus on the benefits of abstaining from sugar.
The challenge concludes with a final self-assessment on Day 30, capturing weight, body fat percentage, BMI, and measurements to evaluate the full impact of the 30-day journey. Reviewing these changes and comparing photographs can be rewarding and motivating.
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Eliminating sugar is a challenging but worthwhile endeavor. In just 30 days, a sugar-free diet can result in significant health benefits, including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, reduced cravings, and a boosted metabolism. Improved skin clarity, increased energy, and better digestion are additional rewards. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their experience and decide on their future relationship with sugar, whether they choose to continue a sugar-free lifestyle or simply moderate their intake. The book provides a practical, supportive framework that readers can revisit whenever they need a motivational boost or a reminder of the benefits of a sugar-free diet.
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Days 1-10: Setting the Ground Rules
The first ten days focus on establishing the basics:
- Avoid foods and drinks with sugar listed among the first three ingredients.
- Natural sugars from fruits, nuts, seeds, and yogurts are allowed in small amounts, but fruit juice is to be avoided.
- Noncaloric sweeteners like allulose, monk fruit, and stevia are permissible initially but should be reduced towards the end of the challenge.
- Use a calendar to track daily progress, marking each successful sugar-free day with a check mark, smiley face, or sticker.
Key Actions:
- Day 2: Set up your environment for success by removing sugary temptations from your home.
- Day 4: Prepare a "survival pack" with high-fat, low-carb snacks like beef sticks, raw nuts, or stuffed olives to curb hunger pangs.
- Day 7: Introduce "Stoppers" – activities or items that help prevent overeating or turning to sugary snacks, such as taking a walk, sipping hot tea, or brushing your teeth.
At the end of the first ten days, another self-assessment is conducted to track progress.
-
Days 11-20: Keep On Keeping On
This period emphasizes persistence and handling setbacks:
- Accept that slip-ups may occur but aim for quick recovery and continued adherence to the plan.
- Celebrate small victories to maintain motivation.
Key Actions:
- Day 12: Address Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) by recognizing and replacing them with empowering thoughts or actions.
- Day 13: Have a "That Went Well Day," celebrating every small success to boost positivity.
Another self-assessment on Day 20 helps track further progress, reinforcing the achievements made so far.
-
Days 21-30: Preparing for Life Beyond the Challenge
The final phase focuses on preparing for sustainable habits post-challenge:
- Continue marking your progress on the calendar to stay motivated.
- Gradually eliminate noncaloric sweeteners and limit fruit intake to reset taste buds and establish a healthier baseline.
Key Actions:
- Day 24: Shed the crutches of noncaloric sweeteners and excessive fruit consumption.
- Day 27: Recognize that cravings will pass and focus on the benefits of abstaining from sugar.
The challenge concludes with a final self-assessment on Day 30, capturing weight, body fat percentage, BMI, and measurements to evaluate the full impact of the 30-day journey. Reviewing these changes and comparing photographs can be rewarding and motivating.
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Eliminating sugar is a challenging but worthwhile endeavor. In just 30 days, a sugar-free diet can result in significant health benefits, including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, reduced cravings, and a boosted metabolism. Improved skin clarity, increased energy, and better digestion are additional rewards. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their experience and decide on their future relationship with sugar, whether they choose to continue a sugar-free lifestyle or simply moderate their intake. The book provides a practical, supportive framework that readers can revisit whenever they need a motivational boost or a reminder of the benefits of a sugar-free diet.
May 19, 2024
Summary:
Zero Sugar One Month by Becky Gillaspie, discusses that eliminating sugar from your diet is undoubtedly a challenge, but one that comes with a tremendous host of benefits. In just 30 days, a sugar-free diet can help you lose weight, lower your blood sugar, reduce cravings, and reset your metabolism. You'll also be rewarded with clearer skin, more energy, and fewer bathroom issues, all by cutting yourself loose from this one additive. Whether you choose to remain sugar-free for life, or simply re-evaluate your relationship with sugar from here on out, know you can turn to this guide whenever you need a little boost of focus or motivation.
Zero Sugar One Month by Becky Gillaspie, discusses that eliminating sugar from your diet is undoubtedly a challenge, but one that comes with a tremendous host of benefits. In just 30 days, a sugar-free diet can help you lose weight, lower your blood sugar, reduce cravings, and reset your metabolism. You'll also be rewarded with clearer skin, more energy, and fewer bathroom issues, all by cutting yourself loose from this one additive. Whether you choose to remain sugar-free for life, or simply re-evaluate your relationship with sugar from here on out, know you can turn to this guide whenever you need a little boost of focus or motivation.
July 8, 2025
What i most enjoyed with this book is the day to day guidance and action steps. While most of the information about sugar i already knew because i read a lot of other books before this one - the guide aspect of the book made the difference for me. i successfully did the sugar free month and intend to keep going.
May 19, 2024
10 day focus and journey for anyone
1) choose a start date
Weight
Body fat
BMI
Measurements
Snap before photos
Sugar should not be in the first 3 ingredients
No fruit juice
Day 1 start how you want to continue
Day 2 set up your environment for success - remove sugary drinks
Day 3
Day 4 prepare a survival pack: high fat (beef stick)
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7 be active, powerful stoppers: take a walk with the dog, brush teeth
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10 record weight, body fat, bmi measurements
Day 11-20:
Day 12: exterminate negative thoughts (ANDs)
Day 13: celebrate every small win, “that went well”
1 month calendar for sugar free “I did it report card”
Perfection is the goal but it’s not reality
Prepare for slip ups
Keep on keeping on
Most people abandon on day 19
1) choose a start date
Weight
Body fat
BMI
Measurements
Snap before photos
Sugar should not be in the first 3 ingredients
No fruit juice
Day 1 start how you want to continue
Day 2 set up your environment for success - remove sugary drinks
Day 3
Day 4 prepare a survival pack: high fat (beef stick)
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7 be active, powerful stoppers: take a walk with the dog, brush teeth
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10 record weight, body fat, bmi measurements
Day 11-20:
Day 12: exterminate negative thoughts (ANDs)
Day 13: celebrate every small win, “that went well”
1 month calendar for sugar free “I did it report card”
Perfection is the goal but it’s not reality
Prepare for slip ups
Keep on keeping on
Most people abandon on day 19
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 5, 2025
I loved how this book help you step by stay and day by day ! I was reading it daily for a month and doing what it asked me for the day ‘ and I am one month in !!! No sugar , no wheat and no rice or potatoes. Very low carb diet and it felt rewarding going back to page number 13 to do my check mark that one more day is done ! Recommend strongly - give yourself the gift of one month and you’ll see how easier it is to pick up healthier habits later
March 10, 2024
Frankly, it was easier to quit sugar than finish this book. The intentions were good and I get how some people might need motivation but this book was not my thing at all. This said, I did cut out shuvra and stuck with it and this book was definitely a motivation for me to start but I could get through it by sticking to the goal and not reading this book.
October 13, 2024
Helpful!
This book is very helpful and easy to follow. It's not a diet but a life changing plan of eating that is doable. I plan on doing for another 30 days to make it a lifestyle for me. Nothing else has worked for me to lose weight like this plan has helped in feeling better all around.
This book is very helpful and easy to follow. It's not a diet but a life changing plan of eating that is doable. I plan on doing for another 30 days to make it a lifestyle for me. Nothing else has worked for me to lose weight like this plan has helped in feeling better all around.
August 11, 2024
I can appreciate a good meal plan I don’t have to fret over
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