8 Unexpected Benefits of Avoiding Sugar

I have been off sugar since 2005. There have been obvious and expected results to my sugar abstinence, but below are some of the unexpected benefits of avoiding sugar:

1. Meeting Like-Minded People

A lot of people will think you’re nuts when you stop being sweet. Those who understand will become your friends and allies.

2. Responsibility

By blogging about my journey, I have become a role model for others who want to get off sugar. This helps me stay off sweets. When you stop being sweet, you will blaze a path for the people who meet you. They can follow your example, which in turn keeps you honest.

3. Interviews

It’s fun and rewarding to get the opportunity to talk with people about something I’m very passionate about.

4. Less Consumption Overall

The food court in the mall holds little to no appeal. Buying stuff is less fun. I only get what I truly want or need.

5. Car Culture Changed

I used to be tempted into drive-thrus for snacks when driving. Now I don’t even notice signs for junk food. It’s just not on my radar. Convenience store—what’s that?

6. Saving Money

It wasn’t until I went shopping for Halloween candy that I came to see how much money I’m saving by avoiding sugar.

7. Saving Time

The amount of time I used to spend thinking about, planning, hunting down, and eating sweets was insane. When you stop being sweet you’ll have that much more time to deal with your life.

8. Enjoying Life for What It Is

It used to be that I’d have to eat some sweets to enjoy myself. A movie wasn’t a movie without some kind of treat (okay, I still snack at the movies but it’s something I smuggle in from home and it’s not imperative). A party wasn’t a party without some cake. Now a party means being with people I love and laughing.

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