tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post7164482390479344998..comments2024-03-28T07:22:54.615-04:00Comments on What Julia Ate: Sugar-Free JanuaryJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-63919156411689891302012-01-20T14:17:44.233-05:002012-01-20T14:17:44.233-05:00Erin - Really? Cool! I wonder how long you do it f...Erin - Really? Cool! I wonder how long you do it for. I've got so much to learn! <br /><br />Shae - That sounds SO good. Shae. I'm on it!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-49441194424118303492012-01-19T23:49:51.132-05:002012-01-19T23:49:51.132-05:00Now I am up to speed! Plus, I want to make that ca...Now I am up to speed! Plus, I want to make that cake <i>and</i> the dried fruit and nut balls. A friend gave me something like that the other day -- dried figs and cherries rolled in nuts. She called them truffles, which made them go down even better. I respect what you're doing, Jules!Shaehttp://www.hitchhikingtoheaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-60535307454029928442012-01-19T11:22:05.421-05:002012-01-19T11:22:05.421-05:00Julia, I am with you on the sugar free thing so fa...Julia, I am with you on the sugar free thing so far this year. I've done it before ( for years acutally) and it's so rough at first, but, like you said, you do get used to it and surprisingly end up enjoying new things - like your banana;) Right now, dates are seriously my best friend. I giggled when I saw your first photo - that picture tells the tale.<br />-Eyummy supperhttp://www.yummysupper.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-71870352288917289932012-01-17T20:07:30.292-05:002012-01-17T20:07:30.292-05:00Laura/GfL - It's so true, that's why I gav...Laura/GfL - It's so true, that's why I gave up honey and maple syrup as well. It seemed way too easy. Being able to have dried fruit, and fruit juice (apple cider!) was certainly not that incredibly hard. But gol dang, I really, really don't think I can take you up on your challenge. This was huge for me. A few weeks of absolutely no sugar would be a true feat for me. Baby steps, says I. Although the gauntlet you throw down will stay with me. Maybe next January? <br /><br />I have to ask: how long have you gone without anything sweet?Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-84666670132713015892012-01-17T15:00:15.453-05:002012-01-17T15:00:15.453-05:00This cake looks so light and appealing! I'm la...This cake looks so light and appealing! I'm laughing because I don't think it's at all hard to give up sugar if you can eat all the fruit and honey you want. Dried fruit is practically pure sugar. I challenge you to go a couple of weeks without any of that! You'll notice that the pounds come off and your palate is truly transformed.gluttonforlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10820997691640642485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-37689554861222054502012-01-16T19:29:38.442-05:002012-01-16T19:29:38.442-05:00Rebecca - It's so true. The mindfulness has be...Rebecca - It's so true. The mindfulness has been a really big thing for me. It does all add up! And the whole family has benefited from my mindfulness. (It was my secret plan all along!)<br /><br />Allison - I know! Everything has sugar in it. I stocked up on a few things that I figured would be good treats, neglecting to look for sugar (a red pepper dip, and an eggplant dip- both from Trader Joe's) and when I went to grab for them, I realized I hadn't really checked. Sure enough: sugar! Only a little, but still. Sugar is pervasive.<br /><br />Denise - I was, and it was really, really hard! Thankfully, Steve, although he has good taste, is easy to please.<br /><br />I respect your way of moderation and wish I could apply it to myself, but I get so out of control it's only real severity that will get me back in line!<br /><br />Joy - hey, those brownies sound good! Are they on your blog?Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-7826704078274454802012-01-16T14:12:40.852-05:002012-01-16T14:12:40.852-05:00I've not officially given anything up, but my ...I've not officially given anything up, but my husband's given up meat (except fish), dairy, and eggs, and most sugar (we do use honey and maple syrup), so my diet's kind of changed by his. We've been loving some vegan "brownies" that are about 1 c dates, 1 1/3 c walnuts and 1/4 c cocoa run through the processor. I'll have to try that applesauce cake!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060348867028803879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-9489670476203875422012-01-16T12:41:01.639-05:002012-01-16T12:41:01.639-05:00I cannot believe all you were cooking without tast...I cannot believe all you were cooking without tasting. You've got the power, Julia. I'm better with focusing on "eat more this and that" than "eat less this and that". These are the games I must play w/ myself...Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-64875923625162261852012-01-15T19:59:11.748-05:002012-01-15T19:59:11.748-05:00I have been trying to cut out the refined sugar in...I have been trying to cut out the refined sugar in our diets and replace it with honey, maple sugar, or sucanant and you are right, it is not easy. SO MANY things have sugar in them :( And most especially my home canned goods!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069117326093443006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-81882370667607154062012-01-15T13:50:55.559-05:002012-01-15T13:50:55.559-05:00I think the best thing of going sugar-free has bee...I think the best thing of going sugar-free has been the mindfulness. I hardly realized how many times a day I popped something sweet (homemade, yes, but still sugared) into my mouth. If nothing else, I am encouraged by just the simple act of paying attention to what I eat, eating it slowly and with the respect it deserves. I feel better, and have an improved appetite. <br /><br />I do still kinda want sweets, but not nearly as much as I did in the first few days. I'm so glad we did this together, since I feel more accountable! Before even liking the spoon of *whatever*, I think twice, and all that adds up!rcakewalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646758033700076277noreply@blogger.com