This whole quitting sugar thing isn’t just a fad diet. It’s a lifestyle change that can really transform lives for the better.
And we love seeing the difference quitting sugar can make for real people out there. It’s the whole reason we do this!
From the multitasking mum to the couple who convinced their doctor to quit sugar, here are seven of our favourite inspirations who’ve taken this sugar-free thing and made it their own.
Rosie and John lost 20kg in total!
Rosie and her partner John wanted to slim down for their wedding at the end of the year. And though they did lose an amazing 20kg in total, it was the unexpected health benefits of quitting sugar – improved liver function, clearer skin and reduced inflammation – that have really changed their lives.
“I have been able to come off one of my rheumatoid arthritis medications,” says Rosie. “My flare ups are very few and far between, and now I can manage them with a wheat pack and very rarely need painkillers. I haven’t had to take a day off work for arthritis in a very long time.”
Alice quit sugar with her young family of four.
Like many young families, Alice’s was struggling to eat healthily. But in just eight weeks on the Program, Alice discovered the tools to completely transform her and her family’s relationship with food. Now, they’re all thriving without sugar.
“It was ridiculously easy!” says Alice. “From the outside in it looks like a potential fad diet. But we’re stoked to be eating proper food that’s healthy as well as delicious.”
Tabitha got healthy after having a baby and lost 15kg.
After gaining 40kg during pregnancy, Tabitha was firmly stuck on the diet rollercoaster – trying out fads like diet shakes and not eating after 6pm. Nothing worked… until Tabitha quit sugar.
“I saw Sarah Wilson on TV and she was talking about sugar. I was shocked! Those shakes I was having had icing sugar as the first ingredient!” says Tabitha. “At first, people kept telling me it’s impossible, sugar is in everything, but the results speak for themselves. I’ve now lost 15kg and feel better than ever.”
Trish and her husband saw such great results, their GP bought our book!
Trish suffers from polycystic ovarian syndrome, while her husband is an insulin-dependent type 2 diabetic. And, while these conditions are not yet curable, this dynamic duo found them much easier to manage after quitting sugar.
“My husband has more than halved his insulin intake and is possibly not far off being insulin free,” says Trish. “For the first time in almost 30 years, I have had regular periods. Our GP is amazed and has gone and bought Sarah’s book!”
Ashleigh became a great, healthy example for her patients.
Ashleigh is a physiotherapist studying to be a doctor – but, she experienced the same conditions she was trying to prevent in her obese patients and had already undergone knee surgery. When she clocked in at 107 kg, she knew things had to change.
“I felt like a hypocrite at work because I didn’t feel as though I could encourage my patients in their pursuit of health,” says Ashleigh. “The sugar-free life is great! I sleep well, have energy every morning to train hard and don’t get a 3pm slump. I don’t have major mood swings, can concentrate forever and my skin is acne-free for the first time since I was about 13 years old. Plus I’ve lost 15kg and I’m still shrinking.”
Simon took care of his physical and mental health.
Simon had quit sugar before and felt a significant improvement in his mental health. But after tragically losing his girlfriend to suicide, his health hit rock bottom. Knowing that he couldn’t keep that kind of lifestyle up, he decided to quit sugar for good.
Simon says: “I have more energy, and more of my time is filled with looking after myself. I don’t think I’ll ever be fully free of depression. But having a diet filled with fresh and nourishing food has helped enormously with the range of the swing I experience. And I’m able to spot the change and act on it faster than I have before.”
Adriane lost 37kg (and counting!) and completely transformed her health.
Adriane was rabidly addicted to the sweet stuff. In fact, sugar controlled her whole life. Since kicking it to the curb, Adriane’s been getting to know her happier, healthier self (and lost an incredible 37kg so far!).
“I’m not sick all the time. My skin glows. The pounds are still flying off. My energy has skyrocketed. And that’s all because of what I am putting in my body, and also what I’m no longer putting in my body.”
We originally published this article in June 2016. We updated it in October 2016.
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