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Day 1 — Breaking Up with Sugar - Demo Post

  • Writer: Mansoor Hussain Akbar
    Mansoor Hussain Akbar
  • Oct 17, 2025
  • 2 min read

It’s Day 1 of my 14-Day Sugar Detox, and to be honest, it feels both exciting and intimidating.After decades of using sugar as comfort, reward, and energy, I’m finally ready to see what life feels like without it. This isn’t about punishment — it’s about curiosity. I want to understand how my body, mind, and emotions respond when I stop feeding them the daily dose of “sweet chaos.”



Standing on one leg activates the glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, and your core — all essential for posture, walking, and daily movement.


Morning Check-In


  • Fasting Glucose (CGM): 110 mg/dL

  • Sleep (Oura Ring): 6h 40m – restless, woke up twice

  • Mood: Foggy but motivated

  • Cravings: Already noticing them creeping in


Breakfast was simple — eggs, spinach, and black coffee. I missed the creamer. I missed the toast. But I reminded myself that every craving is a sign my body is recalibrating.



Midday Reflections


The afternoon crash hit around 2:00 PM — normally the time I’d reach for a granola bar or something “healthy” that’s really just sugar in disguise.


Instead, I went for a walk, drank water, and focused on slowing my breathing.


Here’s what I’ve noticed already:


  • My hunger is more real — not emotional or habitual.

  • My focus comes in waves but feels sharper when it’s there.

  • My body feels like it’s detoxing — tired, headachy, but lighter somehow.


Evening Recap


Dinner was grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and olive oil. Simple. Clean. Satisfying.


By 9 PM, the sugar cravings had quieted a bit, replaced by an odd calm. My CGM showed fewer spikes than usual — something I’ll share in tomorrow’s data comparison.


What I Learned Today


  • Sugar hides everywhere — reading labels is eye-opening.

  • The hardest part isn’t physical; it’s emotional.

  • “Feeling bad” is actually part of healing.


Tomorrow’s Focus


  • Stay hydrated (at least 100 oz of water)

  • Add electrolytes to support detox

  • Focus on better sleep hygiene tonight (dark room, early wind-down)

References & Resources

  1. Lustig, R. H. (2012). Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease. Penguin Books.

  2. Harvard Health Publishing (2023). “The Bitter Truth About Sugar.” Harvard Medical School.

  3. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) — Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Lists

  4. National Institute of Health (NIH) – “Effects of Added Sugars on Human Health: A Review.”

  5. Ageless Pursuit YouTube Channel (Coming January 2025) – 14-Day Sugar Detox Video Series



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