Now, you need to look at the data.
You want to look for patterns:
Are there certain times of day when you crave sugar?
When are they?
When are the cravings the worst?
How do you feel physically after you eat sugar?
How do you feel emotionally after you eat sugar?
Is there a crash later?
How does that feel emotionally and physically?
With this information, decide where to start with cutting back:
Choose the easiest sugar item to replace first.
This should be a daily treat you can easily live without as long as you have a substitute.
The goal is to replace this item every day.
If you don’t think you can do this every day, start with every other day.
I wouldn’t recommend spreading it out any further than that…but…
If you need two days between substitutions, use a calendar to keep up with your schedule.
Choose a tasty substitute for the sugar item you are replacing. This can be anything without refined sugar: fruit, nuts, and/or seeds are the best choices.
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