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Hey Folks! We’re excited to introduce Rosa H., a 21DSD alum. Rosa’s testimonial is part of a series featuring participants who rocked their 21DSDs! Enjoy! – Diane and Team Quick-fire facts Level completed: Level 2 What was your “Why” that got you motivated to do the program? “The reviews of this program were excellent, both me and my husband decided …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to introduce Melissa O., a 21DSD alum. Melissa’s testimonial is part of a series featuring participants who rocked their 21DSDs! Enjoy! – Diane and Team Quick-fire facts Level completed: Level 1 What was your “Why” that got you motivated to do the program? “My birthday is in July and instead of celebrating the day, I turned …
Today’s Lesson: The long game: Finding what works for you in the long term In this case, “long-term” means beyond this post-detox week, and beyond the next month. I don’t expect you to jump on and off the 21DSD for years and years. I want you to find what works for you for the next year and the years to …
Today’s Lesson: Short-term strategies for balancing healthy eating and now-and-then indulgences Integrating healthy choices into daily life can look different for everyone, so here are a few ways to move through an indulgent moment, a meal, or a day or two of indulgence without guilt, shame, or spiraling out of control. There’s no need to give a treat power over …
Today’s Lesson: Finding your new normal, part 2 Yesterday we looked at two common approaches to life post-detox. Today we’ll look at two more. Scenario 3: “Why would I keep following your rules when I can make my own rules now?” Post-21DSD, you feel glad that you did it—it was worth it and based on sound reasoning—but now you’re unsure …
Today’s Lesson: Finding your new normal, part 1 For the last three weeks, you’ve had strict rules around what to eat and, more importantly, what not to eat. For many of you, the idea that there are no longer rules hanging over your head may leave you wondering, “Now what? How do I move forward from here to create a …
Today’s Lesson: Everything in moderation? We’ve all heard that the best diet advice is “everything in moderation.” (You may have heard it from friends and family during your detox—it’s a common criticism.) But this isn’t always true, not for everyone, and not for every food. Some people do well with the concept of “everything in moderation,” but others truly do …
Today’s Lesson: Reintroduction reactions This week is all about assessment! Taking a slow, strategic approach to reintroducing non-21DSD foods will help you make a smooth transition to a sustainable healthy-eating lifestyle instead of feeling like you are always either “on” the plan or “off” the plan. It also helps you find out which foods you’re better off cutting out completely. …
Today’s Lesson: Bringing back foods you’ve missed! This week is designed to help you transition back to your “normal life” while incorporating what you’ve learned over the last twenty-one days. The first thing you’ll probably want to do is bring back some foods you’ve been missing. To really get the benefits of the detox, reintroduce foods slowly, over the next …
What’s new for The #21DSD in 2018 Since 2010, The 21-Day Sugar Detox has been a 3-level program to help you bust sugar and carb cravings, reset your palate, and get rid of the sweets and processed foods. The official Yes/No list has remained largely unchanged for seven years, with the exception of a few additions as new questions arose …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Beth Romanski. Beth’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Congratulations on making it through your 21DSD and for committing yourself to consistent healthier eating! While there is something magical about the timeframe of 21 days that is supposed to form new habits, …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Rebekah Reddy. Rebekah’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team I know I don’t have to tell you this, but life is stressful! As Americans in a modern world, we experience many types of stress: the societal stress of a fast-paced life, the …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Lindsay Dam. Lindsay’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Let’s face it, conquering your carb and sugar cravings isn’t easy. For many of you, you’ve probably made some big changes to how you plan, prepare and even think about food over the …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to introduce Certified 21DSD Coach Natalie Washabaugh. Natalie’s article is part of a series of articles contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Coaching people through their 21-Day Sugar Detox journey has been an amazing experience for me. One of the things I have enjoyed the most is being able to bear witness …
Hey Folks! We’re excited to introduce Certified 21DSD Coach Angelique Trigueros. Angelique’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team One of the biggest concerns for the participants in my groups centers around dining out. When I first did The 21-Day Day Sugar Detox (21DSD), I was afraid my first experience with dining out would …
After completing The 21-Day Sugar Detox, you’ll want to think about the following before chugging a glass of fruit juice, a pile of candy, some cookies, or even a piece of pizza: What was your diet like before The 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD) and were you on Level 1, 2, or 3? How do you feel now that you’ve reduced …
