so, I’ve written a “I quit sugar” ebook…
* this post has been updated*
…and I thought I’d tell you about it in advance of it’s release in a few weeks. And to give you the chance to sign up to be alerted when it arrives.
Basically, because so many of you kept asking how I quit sugar eight months ago, I thought it best to put together a bit of a guide.
It’s one of those issues that just grabs at people. I think most of us know we eat too much of the white stuff…and we wish we didn’t…and we wish there was a short-cut, simple way to get on track…that wasn’t too painful. I get stopped at markets, at the bank, on planes, and am asked about how I quit.
It’s an issue that hurts people. I think everyone is very hard on themselves about how much of it they eat. And would like to be freed of the bind, even just for a while.
Anyway, I’ve spent several weeks (months?) writing up answers to everyone’s questions and compiling an 8-week program. I reckon it takes two months to quit, and there are specific steps that I took – after researching all the material – that make it effective and (relatively) smooth.
If you want, enter your email here and I’ll send you a little email alert when it lands.
(I promise your email won’t be used for anything else!)
And so…the I Quit Sugar ebook
It includes:
* an 8-week program with weekly things to do to get sugar out of your system, and that best beat cravings – both emotional and physical – and detox issues
* an overview of why quitting sugar is a good idea (the scientific explainers that you can hold up to your mates when they think your bonkers for even trying the idea out).
* a bunch of recipes and ideas for snacks – both “sweet” and otherwise
* tips on how to shop and read labels
* non-sugar breakfast ideas
* non-sugar ideas for kids
* a list of herbs and supplements to help you with cravings and withdrawal
* a shopping list of ingredients to have in your pantry ready for cravings and “treat” needs.
In the meantime, a little taste from the beginning of the book….
This is so exciting Sarah…inspired by your journey I quit sugar a month ago. I have to say I feel pretty fabulous, and an amazing clarity. Even a week in Bali, my second week in, didn’t get me back on the white stuff! Really enjoying “Eat yourself sexy”…your outfits are to die for.
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September 10th, 2011 at 9:17 am
Please put me down for the book. Thanks
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I’m very excited to read this.
I have quit sugar a few times, but always seem to go back for a little dark chocolate, or a few dates after a couple of weeks. Not a major blow out by any means, but I’m love to hear your tips on kicking the habit for good. : )
After all, I feel amazing each time I quit, it’s incredible for the mind as well as the body.
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Dying to read it
Thanks Sarah!
I would love to sit down with you and ask you a million questions!
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September 9th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Yes Please Can I have this information on Sugar. Thank you so much for alerting us all. Kathy
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hope you got my email address
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September 8th, 2011 at 9:44 am
yes, we did, thanks Lesley!
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Can’t wait to read it.
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Awesome! Love your work Sarah.
I’ve started a new project (launching on the 27th – hopefully) called ‘Think Beautiful’. It’s blogazine covering 5 main categories – mind, body, spirit, inspire and work. It’s totally a passion project and I’m funding it myself. Would love you to do a piece on quitting sugar. Shoot me a line if you are interested?
Loving Eat Yourself Sexy too!
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Sarah, this sounds great. Thanks for sharing. I’d really love to be notified.
I think I consume sugar in the same way you did – ‘healthy’ versions. But because of reading your blog I have become more aware and will opt out of honey in my tea more often and perhaps treat myself every now and then to dark chocolate instead of nightly. I struggle with the fruit thing – I love a banana in my smoothie or poached apples on my porridge! I hope your book will help me take the leap to being more sugar free!
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I can’t wait. Put my down for one!
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Sounds exciting. I cut back on sugar a lot after reading Sweet Poison by David Gillespie. Now I’m interested in your journey!
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please sign me up!
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Gave my email, which hopefully you can see…somewhere! And congrats! Sounds like a great ebook!
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Really looking forward to reading the book! x
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I can’t wait to read this book! I recently found out gluten is now out of my diet and I seem to be replacing Gluten with sugar. Love your blog Sarah and Eat Yourself Sexy is a great show!
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Like many others who have already commented I have tried to give up, but then drift right back to those healthy ‘sugars’ dark chocolate, the odd teaspoon of honey. It’s a slippery slope. Mix that in with perfectionist guilt – nightmare. Looking forward to the e-book.
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Looking forward to reading this ebook, Sarah. Need more sugar free breakfast ideas.
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September 12th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I just want to give a shout out for oats groats! Sarah has mentioned them briefly before.
I like mine with raw milk or with natural yoghurt with LSA mix & psyllium husk. My bf has his with raw milk, raw cacao powder and a touch of stevia. It’s like cocoa pops for grown ups… without being nutritionally barren
They are hard to get hold of in shops but you can get them online from a few places in Aus.
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I. Need. This. Please.
I hate how the white stuff gets a grip on me!! I need to end the relationship…pronto!!! Love love love your blog Sarah!!
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Hi,
Would love notification of sugar e-book……..thanks
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can’t wait to read it……….:)
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Yes please.
Silly question but how do e-books work? Do you buy a copy then read it on-line?
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September 8th, 2011 at 9:52 am
It’s a fancy pdf. You can print it out or read it in an e-reader like a kindle or ipad or just on your computer screen.
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September 28th, 2011 at 9:34 am
How do you read it on a kindle? I have one and love it but am not very techno firendly so short sentences please! Thanks
Kay
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Pumped for your e-book. I’m reading gillespie too, (but I like your writing better) so gearing up for a full sugar quit… Thanks!
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Hi Sarah- why not call it your I quit sugar 8 week online program. Sorry but Ebooks aren’t very sexy, and I can see this is so much more than an Ebook! Just a little marketing tip!
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September 9th, 2011 at 11:51 am
For what it’s worth, i’d much prefer an ebook. they seem to be pretty popular around the world too.
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Hi,
I can’t wait to read it! I quit sugar almost a year ago today and lost 25kg, I love hearing other people who have done it and love it as much as I do!
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I am so excited to read it! Well done on compiling such important information.
xxx
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Ooh, would love to know when the book is available….I first read of your journey in the Sunday paper and would love to learn more about is and how you did it!
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I can’t wait to read it!!
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Please please sign me up!
This is thrilling!
I’ve been mostly sugar free for 8 weeks but once every week or so I’ll have a binge
Im getting there though and am 100% convinced it’s right for my health. The clear mInd is phenomenal when I’m on track.
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September 9th, 2011 at 10:10 am
its so frustrating when everyone around you stares boggle eyed at you wanting something sugar free as a snack…. I totally feel your pain (binges hurt) but its definately worth it!
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Yes please!
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I have been sugar-free for around 6 months now, but it wasn’t an easy road. I’m happy to say I really don’t miss the stuff, now. Your blog posts were a great help along the way and I would love to read your e-book, to see all that good advice in one place. Everyone needs that information. Good on you for making it happen.
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Can’t wait…
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Looking forward to this ebook.
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I look forward to purchasing when it comes out!! Especially love the idea of stocking pantry with the goods needed when cravings hit,
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hanging for this! really looking forward to it Sar. my sugar addiction is crack addict like. i can get to about 4 days before i break and inhale all sugar in my path. i think i need hypnosis. but will start iwth your book
And on a superficial note, love your hair in that pic – any tips on how to get those curls?
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September 10th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Try a curling wand!
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Thanks Sarah!
Really looking forward to reading the e-book & giving up sugar
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Thanks, looks good!
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Fantastic. Can’t wait…
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All hail Sarah for being our trail blazer…
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Yes Please!!!
I know I need to do this.
I have fluctuating energy levels, espeically now with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and rely on sugar to pep me up…especially at work each morning and mid-afternoon. I am very keen to break the cycle, however my addicition with the stuff dates back to my early years.
Due to recently diagnosed Celiac and other identified food allergies, I have been able to successfully eliminate Gluten, Dairy and Eggs from my diet…..but can’t seem to kick the sweet poision!
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yes! i really needed this, thank you
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I just quit Tuesday this week! I’d LOVE the plan now, but will pretend I have some level of patience. But geez, I know I’m on the right track because I’ve felt so dreadful. Like I said on my blog last night, it can’t be good to continue to eat it when it feels this bad to quit. I mean, I wouldn’t feel this bad if I gave up lettuce!
Looking forward to it.
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I have tried being off sugar for 2 weeks at a time and I notice the difference straight away. THough it is a battle. I love my sweets, but my wellbeing does suffer. I go through those moodswings and my skin gives away the telltale signs. Looking forward to the release of your e-book!! Thank you!
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Sensational – bring it on! x
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Can’t wait! I love your website and the start of your book sounds fabulous!
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I would like an alert, can’t wait to read it Sarah!!
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Sounds great – look forward to see it!
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Sign me up for updates!
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Thanks so much for this, Sarah.
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Thats great – look forward to reading it! Thanks for sharing.
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yes! would love to be alerted when this is ready to go!
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yes please! I have been wanting to give up sugar for a while but keep wondering once the processed stuff is gone, how?? Thanks
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Looks great, cant wait to try this!
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Sign me up!
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So looking forward to it Sarah. You’ve a fabulous gift for breaking the complex down into easily digestible bite-size chunks. Love your work. Well done you!!! L x
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Would like to be notified, thanks!
Even with all the evidence of how bad it is, I don’t think I could ever give it up completely, but I’m still interested in your experience.
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Thanks! I also have autoimmune thyroid disease so I’m really looking forward to reading this and making the change.
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I would like to be notified
Thanks
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Fantastic! Alert me please. I’m always in need of a little reminder. =p
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Thanks would love to receive the e-book, very excited.
I am on Day 11 of no sugar, (I think) I am out of the head-fog and can feel everything getting a little bit easier and clearer.
Cheers
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Let me know when it’s out:-)
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Oui merci! I would love an “alert”
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can’t wait
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sign me up to hear when the book lands. Thanks X
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Wow…absolutely over-the-moon about this ebook, which I know will be amazing and life changing!!! Thank you for putting the effort in to share your tips & tricks with us xx
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Looking forward to the ebook. Struggling to make it through 1 day so a book with tips from a ‘real’ person would be welcome.
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Sarah- you’re website is fabulous. Its the first thing I do when I get to work each morning (and now part of my morning “grounding” ritual!)
Cant wait until the e-book arrives. Thank you for all of your work and sharing this valuable information.
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i got off sugar in February – after reading your first round of posts – and have been (mostly) sugar free since then. i noticed a huuuge difference, mostly in how bloated i was (face, stomach); how much sugar messed with my appetite (it would make my hunger seem insatiable); and also in my mood – i had no idea how snappy and cranky sugar made me! i think i’m a lot calmer now.
i was really strict for the first three months or so but since then i’ve had birthday cake on occasion, and actually I still eat a fair bit of fruit… i really believe in this whole ’cause’ though, and love talking to (interested) people about it.
it’s so great that you’ve written an eBook. i’m sure it will be a really accessible way for more people to explore this issue.
p.s. also enjoying EYS. i was spewing when i sat down to watch it yesterday afternoon because it hadn’t been recorded properly by foxtel, nooo! will be tuning in tonight, though.
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Yes please, one for me. x
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Would love to know when Sarah’s e-book launches.
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Yes please!
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Wicked!! I’m in.
Also that is a very cute photo! Sexy, healthy looking woman with an avocado. I know a lot of men who would be salivating messes after that. Lucky I’m straight. xx
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Yes please, would love to be notified!
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Woo hoo! Your ebook sounds fab! I’ve been cutting down sugar and carbs over the past 2 weeks and have dropped 1.5kgs!! It’s so hard to cut down, especially on things like fruit!! Can’t wait to read it!
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That would be awesome as I’m starting on a new plan to cut out refined sugar from my diet.
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Sign me up also hun – I, too, need to break this addiction!
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totally would love to read this… I”m almost sugar free….but i love tricks and tips….and reading people’s stories….. awesome!!
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Yes please! Thank you
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p.s. love the cover.
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I just “stumbleUpon-ed” this. It’s like reading a story about myself! Coincidence? I think not. Can’t wait until your book comes out!
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Can’t wait to read this! Very excited.
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I am so excited to read this! I’ve been trying to kick the sugar bucket myself and it is TOUGH!
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I am so impressed with your productivity!!! Excellent idea.
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yes please, i would like a notification.
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Sounds great! Can’t wait to read it.
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Yes, please send me a notification
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Yes, fantastic! I would like notification.
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I would love to be notified! I have tried and tried xx
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Would love a notification
x
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me too. I’m still not certain about eliminating fruit… would love to read your thoughts on this.
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Your “I quit sugar” posts have helped me so much – I can’t wait to read even more about your experience!! LOVE your writing.
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Great job Sarah. Looking forward to it. x
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Yes please! I definitely want to know when your ebook is ready
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Yes! This is just what I need!
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Please sign me up for your “I quit sugar” e-book. Thank you!
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Would love a notification! thanks Sarah
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oh yes please! My relationship with sugar is definitely one I want to end ASAP. Thanks!
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I NEED THIS BOOK! I can’t wait for the release!
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Thanks Sarah, can’t wait, sounds fantastic! Keep up the great work!
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Look forward to reading it!!
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Yes, I would love to know when it is released. Thank you
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Yes please. Been following Amanda’s meal plan from Week 1 from Eat Your Self Sexy and loving it. It’s so great to have a meal plan which is also gluten free…Thanks
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Sounds great Sarah, look forward to reading what you have to say….
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Yes please! Looking forward to getting my sanity back and not relying on sugar to get through the day.
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I am an interested sceptic… mainly because I tend to ascribe to the ‘all things in moderation’ view of the world! Also, can’t get my mind around the fact that you should eliminate all fruit from your diet – fruit & its associated fibre, vitamins & minerals is good for you, isn’t it? Isn’t it??! I am open minded though Sarah, so please include me in your distribution list, I look forward to being convinced!
PS Will Eat Yourself Sexy be available on DVD at some stage? We don’t have Foxtel so have resigned myself to missing the show as it airs, but wondered if I may eventually be able to borrow the DVD from my local library?!
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September 8th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
My take on fruit is… yes, it has good stuff in it. Fibre, vitamins, etc. It also has bad stuff in it, ie fructose. Whether the good stuff outweighs the bad in your opinion, is up to your individual constitution and immune system, etc.
Another point is, that you can get all the nutrients in fruit from vegetables, usually in much higher quantities and without sugar. You dont NEED fruit, by any stretch, if you are eating enough veg.
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September 10th, 2011 at 9:39 am
As someone who has fructose malabsorption I can assure you that various vegetables also contain fructose and certain sugars that also play havoc with the internal workings of the digestive system! You also have to watch the portion sizes of vegetables in this case too! Too much and you are in inner strife!
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September 12th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
I agree with everything in moderation, but I think a big problem for us is that we as a culture don’t have any concept of what an appropriate amount is. We don’t need to have fruit every day. I have fruit about three times a week and that’s still far more than my body would have to process than if I had a cave-man diet. And it’s hard to think in those terms because we don’t live in caves anymore, but despite the fact that our lifestyles have changed, our bodies as an organism have not.
Basically I agree with Monkey Mia… we’re all a little bit different and we get to choose what we eat. But your body doesn’t need fruit.
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Sign me up please…sounds interesting!!
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I really want to hear more about this book! thanks for sharing
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What a great idea! Can’t wait to read it.
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onya sarah!!
hey guys how much will this cost?
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would love to be notified when the book is available, thanks.
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Hi Sarah
I would love to recieve a copy of this! nikki.reid@dhhs.tas.gov.au
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Bring it on! I’ve known for quite some time now that dietry change is needed in my life … but I just keep falling in to old patterns. I look forward to the education and inspiration that will come from your book and your experience. Thank you!
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sign me up please. Thanks
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Very excited to learn and read .. can’t wait!
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Yes please, I would love your e-book
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I would love to quit sugar and this book sounds great after following your sugar quitting journey on your blog. I’d love to know more so I can do the same!
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I quit sugar, aside from one apple a day, just over 3 weeks ago. Had a few relapses, but not too serious… have lost weight. It’s great, but still quite hard. Hard socially. I’m not used to saying no to sweet things, and no to alcohol!! wd love to read your book…. Philippa
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Thanks Sarah! Can’t wait to read about your journey … Does your ebook include sugarless (not chemically sweetened) chocolate substitutions?
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Can’t wait!!
Please email when its ready
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Sounds like a great read! Looking forward to it!
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Sign me up!!
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Yes, please let men now when the book is available.
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& me too!
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Looking forward to it, Sarah! Congratulations
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P.S. not sure how others feel, but I wish you hadn’t added the commenter’s photo feature. All of a sudden your site is NSFW.
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September 8th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
I also like the look better with no photos
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Yes, please:-) !!!
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Yes please.
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me also please!
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yes please.
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Yes Please! Can’t wait to read it!
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Yes please, sign me up. Was looking at David Gillespies plan but will wait for yours
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Great taster snippet. I’d love to be notified please
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Another interested party here
Love the layout too, Sarah. It looks fab!
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Yes, please sounds great!
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Ohhh fabulous! Yes please! Great idea.
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Hey Sarah
Congratulations!
I read David’s book a year ago and have been sugar free since.
Would be nice to enjoy the occassional piece of cake at a party but it’s too great a risk to potentially fall back down that path given all the good a sugar free existence has brought to me.
Life is easier without sugar, it’s just not an option and therefore I am not tormented with temptation.
It is a wonderful thing watching the sugar-free phenomenon take off!
I look forward to the growth of this niche in the market as the options available currently are very limited (stevia sweetened is good, I stay away from the artificial sweetened products).
Sarah, this comes at an excellent time as my options are limited.
Can’t wait, please send!!
xx
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Sign me up please.
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I can’t wait for this to be released sarah! Have loved following you on your sugar free journey & have replaced my sugar cravings with looking for ways to not have sugar cravings… Slowly getting there!
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Look forward to reading it!
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I want to do this 8 week program.
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I have quit sugar too but could do with a little motivation at the moment
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This sounds like me!
Very keen to read this when it launches…
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Yes please!
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Brilliant – can’t wait to read it!
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Would love to see it when it’s launched!
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I’d love to have a copy when it comes out!
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Hi Sarah,
i would love an email to let me know when the e-book is out…my email is kgill@hwbc.info
thanks heaps,
Katherine
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Sounds great, please let me know when!
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I would love to be notified, thank you
great website, I just stumbled upon it!
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Yes, please notify me about your e-book!
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I would love to read this book when it is released! Thanks Sarah!
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yes please!! thank you
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Awesome, can’t wait to read it! Please add my email address to the notification list.
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Reading Sweet Poison right now so your ebook is JUST what I need to put it all into practice! What an amazing contribution you’re going to make to people’s lives – helping them feel vibrant, healthy and performing at their best. Thanks Sarah! x
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Sounds great! Let me know when it’s out so I can be further motivated and inspired!!
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Would love a notification about the ebook.
Thanks
KC
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Sounds great – please add me to the list!
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Yes please!
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Hi Sarah!! I’m just kicking off this sugar-free journey too so your ebook is perfect timing! Can’t wait to read it
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Yes please!
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perfect! exactly what i didn’t even know i was waiting for. sign me up please
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sign me up pls -
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I am following David Gillespie’s book, but I’d love to hear your story too!
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Please let me know when your e-book comes out.
Thanks
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Sign me up please
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Look forward to it
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Oh yes please, I would love to be notified.
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Yes please Sarah!
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id love a read. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to be one of the first to read it. x
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This couldn’t be more timely for me. Big long chats today with my Chinese doctor about my sugar addiction and how i’m going to get off the stuff. I cant wait to read more. Thank you Sarah!!! XXX
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Sign me up please Sarah
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You could have been writing about me! I look forward to reading it in full.
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Yes Please! Thanks Sarah!
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Would love to read it, thank you Sarah!
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Sign me up, please!
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Dear Sarah,
Can you pretty please include me for an ebook. Reading your work is so refreshing!!
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Can’t wait to read your tips!
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Yes, please sign me up! I’ve been discussing kicking the sugar habit with my sister just today! I love all of your tips so far and would to see all of them together in an e-book.
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Yes please! Would love to try and cut down my sugar intake
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Yes please, can’t wait to read this one!
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Hi Sarah
Would love to read your e-book. I am now reading David Gillespie’s book after following your recommendation. I’m blown away. I am so thankful that I was lead to your blog (from a post on Table Tonic) and found out about sugar addiction, something which I now realize has haunted me my whole life. Now I have an end in sight!
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Hi Sarah, would love to read your 8 week plan!
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Really interested to embark on a sugar free journey too. I’m seriously addicted to sugar like almost everyone
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Yay how exciting! Look forward to reading it.
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Hi Sarah, I’m excited to read your e-book. I am in an -unhealthy- relationship with sugar and it needs to end!!
<3
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Yay! Sign me up for sure!
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I’ve been patiently waiting for you to put this post up. Cannot wait to read it!! Starting the removal of sugar now but I want to do a better job of it. Great cover shot Sarah. You look really happy and healthy!!
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This is exactly what I need.
Look forward to reading it. x
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I’d love to be notified, thanks Sarah!
Since reading your posts and David’s book I have been consuming far less sugar… And the sugar that I am consuming is mindful. By that I mean that I am no longer consuming sugar unthoughtfully and I am aware of its effects. Slowly slowly, but I am getting there.
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Thank you for putting this together.
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Cool! Thanks
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September 9th, 2011 at 3:19 am
I´m really waiting for this book!
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Yes! Can’t wait to read this!! Thank you so much for putting this together!
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I would love a copy Sarah! Thanks for such a terrific blog.
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Can’t wait. Thanks Sarah!
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Thanks Sarah! Looking forward to reading your e-book.
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Can’t wait! Love your blog, look forward to it every day! xx
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Thanks Sarah. Looking forward to reading it
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Fantastic news. I look forward to reading your e-boo Sarah.
I am really struggling with my diet and self-care at the moment. Maybe this will help me. I’m a total sugar addict. I quit sugar for about 3 weeks then started eating it again. I had such bad withdrawal symptoms that I know I am addicted. I need to find that belief that I can do it. I can eat well, exercise, meditate, etc. With a busy part time job, uni studies and a 3 year old , time runs out, and eating is often my reward, my way of comforting myself. It represents love and nurturing. But it doesn’t love or nurture you. Once you have finished over eating it hurts. Hurts your health, self-esteem, you self-worth. Hurts your soul.
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September 21st, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Hey, Lou…
You should check out ‘Weight Loss For Food Lovers’ by Dr. George Blair-West. It was recommended to me this week and I just finished it…. Definitely in keeping with your comment here.
-Kind regards
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yes, please
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Sign me up..thanks Sarah!
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Sounds interesting – love to read it.
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Yes please. Sign me up.
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Would love to read this. I suspect giving up sugar would be a good thing for me, but I’m not sure I can give up fruit! We’ll see…
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Please sign me up for the e-book notification!
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Thanks Sarah, sign me up please
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Thanks Sarah, I enjoy your journey. Look forward to reading the Quit Sugar
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Hi Sarah,
I have been an avid reader of your blog Sarah and finally i am going to comment! I know that you have struggled with you AI Disease. I have IBS, fructose malobsorption, lactose intolerance, wheat/rye intolerance – possible gluten too! This subject interests me as many suggest that quitting sugar includes fruits as they contain fructose. However, there are many vegetables that also have fructose sugars in them too. As I have fructose malobsorption I have many fruits and vegetables that have to be eliminated in order to help my IBS. But it doesn’t just stop there. It also includes various nuts and seeds, grains, garlic( garlic additives), onions (onion additives) and artificial sweeteners. I will be interested to read the sorts of ‘substitutes’ that you use as I wonder as to whether or not they are in fact tolerable. I question the ‘cheating’ aspect – are you really avoiding the sugar? Some of the recipes I have read include ingredients such as avocados and dried fruits and honey – all things are are frightful for the fructose malobsoprtion sufferer!
On a brighter note – I am enjoying your new role as host of Eat Yourself Sexy. You show a good balance of compassion along with just ‘cutting to the chase’ and really putting the participants in the position where they have to really question themselves and their motivations – confronting, but necessary. Something maybe more of need to have in our lives in order for us to really ‘walk the walk’. We are very good at the ‘talk’ bit!
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September 9th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Miranda, thank you for your comments…on the fructose malabsorption front – I specify that the ebook doesn’t cater to this…
Also, some of the recipes I’ve posted on this site are not just geared at sugar-free folk.
ON another note, I feel for you with your issues. I hope you don’t lose faith and ease your way to health.xx
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September 10th, 2011 at 7:43 am
Thanks Sarah – most appreciated. I am still interested to read your e-book as any or all avenues are worth exploring. The only sugars I include in my diet are from fruit or vegetables, but you never know do you! When you know better, you do better!
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Thanks Sarah, looking foward to reading it and sharing it with my blog readers xxx
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Thanks Sarah, please sign me up! I’ve just started my journey of eliminating sugar from my life.
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Sweet! (no pun intended)
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Please sign me up
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Would love to read this e-Book. I’m 10 days into cutting out sugar, and would love some more inspiration to keep going. Thanks
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Please sign me up for the e-book.
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Yay! Please sign me up:-)
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Would love to read this!
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Amazing! Sign me up please
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Sign me up….
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Thanks Sarah would love to read your ebook when it is ready. I am definitely addicted to sugar! Loving EYS too – was inspired to get myself a skipping rope!
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Please sign me up for the e-book. KR
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Yay! Can’t wait xox
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Sign me up please!!
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Please sign me up
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Sign me up please Sarah!
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Yes please! Would love to know when the e book lands
Thanks
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Hi Sarah, I admire what you’ve done. I’ve actively cut out as much sugar as I can in my diet but I could do more. Sign me up!
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Hi Sarah
I’d love to be notified when your e-book is ready. Thanks for all the sharing.
Jodie
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Sign me up!
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Looking forward to reading your e-book.
sugar free is the last bad food to eliminate from my diet. Im hoping it works
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Desperately need the book so please let me know when it is available!
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Sign me up Sarrah!! Cant wait…
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I hate to be *that* person, but “dried currents” in the cinnamon rolls in the excerpt should be “dried currants”.
Hopefully this is a snippet from an earlier draft and not the finished product!
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Would love a copy of the ebook, thanks!
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me too please!
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i am interested in the I quit sugar book
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Yes please Sarah, a copy….. what a fabulous response.
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Yes please!
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yes please!
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Thanks Sarah!! I’ve read Davids book and am interested in how you did it!
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I’m scared but I’m interested
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Sarah please let me know when the ebook is available.
Thanks Anna
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Looking forward to it. Thank so much Sarah. Please sign me up!
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Yes please!
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Yes please, Sarah. Thanks!
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Interested to read more on your journey and getting further insights. Giving up five months ago has been very freeing, and I too am a much nicer, more stable person!
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I’m a 48 years old semi-retired male who’s getting plumper by the minute but loves brewing his own beer,’ old school stuff’, but I can see the benefits of this sugar free diet thing.
I come from the country myself & have mostly eaten quite well compared to townies but as you say it’s way too much sugar. They say it takes 21 days to kick a habit, how many habits would I have to kick????
p.s I love your story.
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I’ve tried once before to quit sugar and get lured back in, I’ll be interested to give your 8-week program a go.
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Looking forward to reading the ebook. Have been trying to cut down on sugar but I am sure there are some hidden ones out there.
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Cannot wait to read it! x
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Can’t wait to read the entire thing Sarah.
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very much looking forward to the ebook Sarah – great idea! thank you.
i am really fascinated by this topic. because of my auto immune diease i’ve been told to steer clear of fruits and sugars by numerous naturopaths (as well as avoiding gluten and dairy).
it’s something i am really strict about for a few months, but inevitably fall back to bad habits through laziness / time poor / disorganised days that lead to poor meal planning.
the other difficulty i always come up against is social meals. it’s near impossible to know what ingredients have gone into dishes at restaurants.
any tips you have on “safe” meal options or better options when eating out would be amazing!
thanks again, can’t wait!
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please alert me to your “i quit sugar” ebook – cant wait to hear about it. I did the schkinny maninny detox and felt amazing with no coffee or choc cravings but now ive fallen back into those old habits. Its not that i “crave” coffee, I just really like the quick full feeling I get after warm fluids which is why I really liked the juice cleanse. Anyhoo – looking forward to reading your information. Kat
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Sounds wonderful – can’t wait to read the ebook, a passion close to my own heart
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Yes please can you let me know when available….
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Yes please….let me know when its available.
I read somewhere that sugar is like chards of glass in your veins and arteries…and does exactly the damage you imagine it could do…
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Thank you! Looking forward to it.
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Would love to see this when it comes out
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yes please!
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Hi,
Any idea if the quit sugar thing is ok to do when pregnant?
Looking forward to hearing more about your quit journey!
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Yes please!!!!
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Let me know when the ebook is available, I look forward to reading it!
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Please let me know when the ebook is available thank you
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It is amazing how much sugar our foods have! it is scary! i am sure you feel a whole lot healthier now!
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Thank you, in anticipation of its awesomeness!
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HEEELLLLPPPP!
Hi Sarah, not sure if your book covers this but I am desperate for help. In general I eat well and maintain a healthy weight BUT the week before my period I go on a chocolate binge from hell! I can’t stop eating chocolate and crave it all the time. I can only assume that my body needs something the week before my period that its not getting from food and would much rather take supplements to fill in the missing gap than go on these guilt ridden choc binges (have had 3 chocolate bars already today and am now onto chocolate coffee beans)…. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Hate that my life gets taken over by hormonal demands. Thanks griz
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September 9th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
oh my goodness – i am exactly the same! Chocolate and carb type foods like peanut nutter on toast, ice cream etc as well!! Hormones!!!
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I Quit Sugar e-book reminder please Sarah
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What a great idea Sarah, please sign me up!
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Yes please – sign me up!
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I would love to receive a notification of this book please. Looking forward to it very much!
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Sign me up please! I’m trying to kick the habit now, and am finding it a little hard… looking forward to your ebook
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Sign me up
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sign me up for I Quit sugar e-book please Sarah
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Yes please! Sounds great.
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Sign me up please! Sounds great!
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Yes please for the ebook notification
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Yes please! I’m most interested in you saying that quitting sugar has made you a “nicer person”.
I’m a mum of two young kids and know that sometime a little after lunch if I haven’t had some sort of sugary/chocolatey/nasty ! kind of fix then I’m a bit of a monster. !
Please ebook help me!!
Naomi
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Count me in for e-book alert – thanks!
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Yes please for the e-book X
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Yes please
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Please send me the e-book when it comes thanks.
I went off sugar and lost 6lbs in about 3 weeks,with out dieting.
Regards,
chickabea
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Please include me on your distribution list for the ebook. Thanks.
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Sign me up for the ebook, thank you!
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Thanks Sarah!
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Can you please alert me by email on your Quit Sugar book. Thanks.
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fantastic. cant wait!
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Can’t wait to read your e-book! Count me in!
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Yes please would love to get this book. I have RA and since reading your story Sarah I am trying to cut the sugar from my life!
Hope you got my email address.
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Im a big David gillespie fan and really looking forward to reading your ebook
If i could look half as healthy and glowing as you i would be happy!
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sign me up for the e-book cheers
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Yes please add me to the ebook list!
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Thank you sounds wonderful! It really is time for me and sugar to go our separate ways! I am so looking forward to putting it into action and know I will be on the right path with your e book xo xo bless you and your work
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PLease sign me up for the ebook!
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Yes please! Can’t wait for the inspiration!
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Please sign me up! Thank you.
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yes pls!!!!! Your tuesday eat blogs are so awesome, they get me motivated with my eating!!!! xx
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Add me to the list
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Hi Sarah,
How exciting, would love to read more. I have to admit I am the same as you – pretend I am living this ultra healthy life, buying all the hyped up health alternatives but have recently started with a personal trainer and have to record and breakdown my food by protein, carbs and fat – what an eye opener. All this effort and money I have been putting into ‘healthy’ alternatives turns out to be not much different from the old days of my diet!
Very keen to learn more…
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Yes, yes please sign me up
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Oh my gosh YES!
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Yes please I’d love to sign up!
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Please sign me up for the alert.
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Me too please!
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I’d love a notification of the ebook release, sounds great. Cheers
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Can’t wait to read this!
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Sign me up please. I am two weeks in and doing well but would like some healthy sweet things to look forward to! I find I am having too many chips now!
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Would love to be notified when the ebook is ready
Thanks Sarah
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SUCH a great idea, i’d love to be notified, please!
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would love to read it, thanks
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Please sign me up, can’t wait for it. Thank you
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Me please!
Thks
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Thx Sarah, would love to get a copy of your ebook. I’ve been trying to be sugar free for 8 weeks but can’t say Ive lost much weight unfortunately which makes me want to eat chocolate!
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Thank you Sarah. Sounds great and just what I have been looking for. Please notify me when your ebook is available. Blessings Fleur
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Yes please Sarah x
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Please sign me up! I give up sugar, then it creeps back in all too quickly! As soon as I introduce a bit of ‘healthy fresh fruit’ the other stuff creeps in with it!
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Yes please, count me in!
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Would love to read this too, but have never read an ‘e-book’ before. Is there any way to get bigger print….my eyes aren’t what they used to be!
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i would love to read it….gave up sugar for about three weeks, then forced to start again because i was traveling and starving and sugary breakfasts was all there was to eat. already feel the difference. that shit is so bad for you….why am i only figuring this out now?
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I would love a copy! sounds really good
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Can’t wait to read the ebook…I look forward to your Friday newsletter! Thank you!
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I’d love more info please!
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I’d definitely be interested in reading this!
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send the book my way please! Thanks Sarah – looking forward to the treat it will be! X
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I hope I’ve done this correctly and you get my email
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Great stuff Sarah! Sugar is nasty stuff. I also think a lot has to do with Fructose Malabsorption, a condition in my opinion which is very under diagnosed. Having struggled as a teenager and in my early 20′s with GI problems, fatigue, mood instability etc., I came across Fructose Malabsorption after exhausting other possible reasons and treatments of. I eliminated the offending foods; the transformation was instant and profound. I’d love to know your thoughts
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I’m ready for it!
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Please notify me when your quit sugar ebook is available. Thanks, Naz
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Yes please notify me when the ebook is available – thanks K
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Please let me know when the ebook is available
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Looking forward to the book
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Hi Sarah, yes please – sign me up!
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Please let me know when the e-book has been published.
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Hi Sarah. Definitely interested in reading your e-book! Thanks heaps
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Yes please notify me when the book has landed. Thanks!
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Please let me know when the book is ready for reading…I shall devour it!
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Love to read your e-book
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Yes, please add me to the list. I am very much looking forward to it.
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I would also love an email for this! P.S. love the show “Eat Yourself Sexy” – I’m slowly introducing this ‘lifestyle’ as of Friday
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Pls add me to the list – can’t wait.
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Hi Sarah, Thank you for all your posts and your coloumn which I have really loved reading and got a lot from. Lots laughs! Inspiration and encouragement to keep mending my health which is getting there. I’d love an email notice for your new e-book – thankyou:)
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I kind of don’t want to but I think I NEED this. WOuld love to get some more info!
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Sign me up!
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Hi Sarah, can’t wait to read the book! Please include me on your notification list. Thanks!!
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Please register me for sugar book alert.
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definitely need help giving up the sugar!! coming up to exams means more difficult times ahead…
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I’m in . Cant wait.
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pls send me the notification, cant wait to get this!
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hey, please sign me up for this. Thanks x
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Would love an alert
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Hi Sarah, Please add me to the list, it sounds great.
Wish I could see the show too, but alas! no pay tv!
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Can’t wait to read your book – have loved seeing you on Eat Yourself Sexy this past month.
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Love to know when a copy of the ebook comes out.
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Love to be informed when a copy of this ebook comes out. Thanks
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Hi Sarah, Yes please – would love e book alert. Just watched Eat Yourself Sexy – was fabulous!
Many thanks
Susan
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Can’t wait…
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Yes please
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Can’t wait! x
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Please sign me up.
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would love to know when it’s available!
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What a wonderful thing! I love it and would love the ebook.
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Hello! Please let me know when the book is ready. My e-mail address is ericab410@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
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Please sign me up!
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Tried before and failed on the sugar front so need as much help as I can get
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Please send me a copy of your book I Quit Sugar
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I’d love to find out more and give it a crack!
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Yes please. Have started the sugar free thing a number of times, 9 weeks with no sugar has been my best effort but have since really struggled to maintain it.
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Sounds great Sarah! I would love to be notified when it’s available.
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As a sugar-addict who is trying hard to kick the habit, I’d love to know when your e-book is available – I need all the help I can get! Love your blog btw – it’s a must-read.
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Fantastic! This is exactly the help I need. Thanks!
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Yes please!
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Would definitely love notification of your book Sarah!
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me please – cant wait to have a read
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Sign me up please! 7 weeks sugar free and loving it. I won’t go back
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I would love to receive your email alert when your Why I Quit Suger E Book has arrived thank you.
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Yes please, Sarah!
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yes please, thank you!
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Alert please
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Hi Sarah,
Please let me know when your e-book has arrived!
Cheers!
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Yes please.
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Please let me know when the e-book is available. Thanks!
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Can’t wait for the e-book!
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Please let me know when the book is available
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I never really tried quitting sugar deliberately, with my great addiction to chocolate (I have switched to organic dark ones though). But there was once I didn’t have sugar for a few days, and my mind suddenly felt so tranquil and calm and I felt that I had always been in this ready-to-get-excited mode before the experience.
Not sure if i can be totally free of sugar but would definitely get a copy of your book to help get less sugar!
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September 12th, 2011 at 12:24 am
I left the comment before reading the teaser for your book, and I found myself in a very similar situation as you did 7 months ago, a covert addict! i guess that just makes me need the book more. xx
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Yes please!
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Me too. Thanks
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moi aussie, merci. x
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yes please, i’ll try!
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I would love to know when this book hits the stands.. Its hard to eat healthy these day’s with so much processed food taking over our stores..
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Thanks Sarah – can’t wait to read it!
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please let me know when e book comes out!
thanks
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Would love to be notified of when this launches, thank you!
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Yay! Please let me know when it launches!
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Yes please!
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YES PLEASE – let me know when it is out
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Have quite sugar once before and felt A-MAZING. I was intending to try to qut it again soon (hopefully for good this time!) so please alert me when your book comes out.
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I fell off the bandwagon for a few weeks (after two months) after a wisdom teeth operation… let’s just say ice-cream was the only thing that could heal my pain. Would love to hear when the book comes out, I’m sure it will be fantastic. Keep up the good work Sarah! x
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yes please!
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Yes please!
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I can’t wait!!
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Very exciting! And generous of you to share your experience with us all in your e-book x
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Yes please!
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Yes please! I’m such a big fan of yours Sarah, love reading this blog.
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Would love to be alerted, sounds brilliant!
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I’m on day two of a quit sugar experiment. I need your book NOW! This is hard, hard, hard. Thanks
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Hi Sarah!
Please add me to your notifying mailout list. Would love to read your theories and comments. See how ‘healthy’ I actually am!
Take care x
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[...] I’ve been reading a lot on sugar. Journo Sarah Wilson has recently written a book on her successful ousting of sugar. And not just the white stuff. She’s banished all forms of [...]
gosh look at the response – so many of us are hooked!!
seeing this on sunday night was the spur on I needed to get on with my sugar removal…. started monday – got a massive headache 24 hours later – one that doesn’t go with panadeine and wasn’t caused by stress so i figure it was withdrawals.
i’m so looking forward to your e-book to make this health journey a little easier…
best wishes
Helen
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I’m really looking forward to reading this book. I, too am almost tempted to write a book about this. I first read about quitting sugar in your Sunday article. Since then, I have lost 20kg JUST by changing my diet. I always have played tennis once or twice a week, but my “experiment” was to not increase my excercise at all and see what the change in diet did. Well, the proof of my pudding is in the eating – 20 kg lighter. I have now started going to the gym on my next quest – the Wolverine workouts. I am also reading the Michael Pollan books after your mention of them and think that his book, “Food Rules” should be on everyone’s reading list – especially schools!!!!
Thank you so much for all these tips – I am considering a change of career from Engineering to Nutrition…..we’ll see.
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Hello Sarah,
This is my first ‘blog’ but I felt so inspired by reading your ebook I had to thank you. you just make sense and your writing style is so lovely, so inclusive and just never sets off my b*sh*t alarms as so much ‘self-help’ writing does. Congratulations and thanks so much. I am excited about my sugar free journey. I’m thinking this is for me.
Kay
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Hi Sarah,
As an editor by trade may I suggest the following
Page 22 – you have ‘curd’ instead of ‘curb’
Page 23 – you are missing some full stops
page 25 – the fraction one-eight needs to be small sized
page 39 you have ‘Mars’ instead of ‘bars’.
Sorry to be pedantic. Love the book and just want it to be better.
Kay
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your book is great – thanks Sarah! I’m looking forward to trying your plan out.
I have quit sugar before as part of a diet to help with adrenal fatigue, and found it great how clear my head felt, and how in control of eating I was (I too am a Miranda-like, cake-in-the-bin-with-water-to-stop-me person). One of the more surprising things I found with the change in eating was the change in allergy-like responses to food. After a several weeks of my new diet, I accidentally ate an almond one day, and was very surprised (and pleased!) when my mouth didn’t swell up!
Some of the good habits have stayed with me (sugar-free cereal with seeds an blueberries for breakfast), but I have lapsed into eating more sugar than I like, and it doesn’t not help very much when stressed! Can’t wait to get back to feeling “clear and clean” again!
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[...] I found an ebook published by this Australian tv personality who also blogs. It’s her “how i quit sugar” story. It seems pretty comprehensive. I’m not endorsing this yet, but I’m [...]
I’m so excited to read this book and give it a try!
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i find it interesting that you say that fruit in sugar is the same as sugar in a mars bar. I think you are missing a little bit of research- fructose or fruit sugar is a monosaccharide whereas sucrose is a disaccharide, the molecule of sucrose is made up of a fructose coupled with a glucose, and just like high fructose corn syrup is dramatically different from sugar, fructose and sucrose are also dramatically different.
Calling them the same is kind of like saying that water is the same thing as milk. sure milk contains a lot of water and they are both liquids but they are not the same.
Just like every food group, moderation is the key to health. The molecules that your body processes to create energy are, chemically sugars, and if you give those up, that is called starvation, and you die.
There are lots of different types of sugars or carbohydrates, some very simple and some very complex, but our bodies need a variety of molecules including sugars, fatty acids, fats, and protein as well as vitamins and minerals, in order to survive.
I would love to see the chemistry you use to support your hypothesis and I would be happy to explain in additional detail the science I have mentioned here.
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please sign me up.. i’d love one! I also want to get healthier & off of sugar. I just dont know where to start!!!!!
THANKS!
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please alert me when your book comes out
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oh goodness i would love this! i am desperate to find something to ease me through perimenopause – maybe this will help!
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Please alert me when the book comes out.
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You cannot be serious that you think eating fruit is bad for you. That is patently absurd. Any fresh, natural, unprocessed food is good for you. Period. I do not contend one should live on fruit, and perhaps it’s best to avoid dried fruits for the most part, but fresh fruit is a boon to any healthy lifestyle.
And surely you know those little raisin-like things are CURRANTS … a CURRENT is something you find in the ocean or a river.
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November 28th, 2011 at 7:53 am
I agree with this. Fruit can’t be compared to Twinkies, no matter the sugar. Anyone remember learning about scurvy?
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November 28th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Actually for the 40% of the population with fructose malapsorption (and to the greater number than that who are sensitive to fructose,) it’s not absurd at all, it is quite accurate. I think you are oversimplifiying when you say any “fresh, natural” food is good for you. Rhubard leaves are poisonous. The leaves and seeds of many stone fruits are toxic. Potato plants and raw potato are pretty bad for you. You can even give yourself beta-carotene poisoning eating too much carrot. Why not apply the same logic to fruit? Eat the low-fructose stuff and not too much, was what the book actually suggested.
And your richest source of vitamin C to prevent scurvy is actually capsicum. Most fruits are comparatively low in nutrients and high in sugar compared to vegetables. You can give fruit up completely and be perfectly healthy, if you eat adequate vegetables.
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November 28th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Bravo Mia Bluegirl! You obviously know your stuff.
There is so much misinformation out there and sooooo much resistance to the idea of giving up sugar. It seems to push so many buttons. I am close to a year without it and my life has changed for the better in many ways.
We have been indoctrinated about fruit being a virtuous food, but there is, as with so many things, much more to the story. I was very glad to read your comments. Thanks!
November 28th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Thanks Lucy.
Honestly I was just kinda hoping nobody would pick up that capsicums are technically a fruit…
I am excited to receive your newsletter. Really enjoy your blog.
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I am excited to learn how you did it!
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I would love to see the guide!! I have been trying to go gluten free and SUGAR free is the most difficult thing I’ve been dealing with, and it severely effects me… its obviously an addiction.
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Hi there, your book sounds absolutely fascinating. I stopped taking sugar in my tea a couple of months ago and havent really felt the pinch. Although I still eat fruit and sweets, chocolates and “naughty” things. Once you get rid of the naughty things, do you replace it with anything because I would have thought replacing it with fruit would be really good for you?
Thanks for your help.
Shirley
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This sounds AWESOME!! Love this.
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Hi!
I am allergic to yeast and mold a whole bunch! Almost two weeks ago I started the Yeast Diet. Which means no sugar!!! I am just now starting to feel a bit better. And it is getting easier! I would like your ebook to supplement my information. Of course I would not be able to eat items that had yeast but I bet it would help! Add me to the list please.
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I eat a lot of sugar daily. would like to know how to quit!!!
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March 3rd, 2012 at 4:01 pm
As Sarah would say, buy the IQS and find out for yourself.
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March 4th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
There has been an 8 week IQS program which has just wrapped up. I would suggest buying the ebook and reading this blog. Also David Gillespie’s books are great to read for info and helping to quit as well!
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You are dumb. How are you gonna say fruit or honey is bad for you when its been proevn to have antioxidants and promote health. dumb.
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March 4th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Oh dear. Ash, you should perhaps check your facts and do some research, such as reading the information on this blog, before making insulting remarks that say more about you than anyone else. I can only assume you are very young, so there is hope for you. Besides, no one is saying fruit or honey are bad for you, just that in large amounts, they contain a lot of fructose which can cause health problems when consumed in excess.
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March 4th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Thanks Lucy, I was going to respond but you said it perfectly
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Wow…I can’t believe that Ash person would call this concept dumb when she clearly is the ignorant one! Anywho…I am really looking forward to reading this because I have come to realize I am a sugar addict. If I eat sugar, especially refined, I just want more and more and more! Then, I feel a little crazy…probably a mix of guilt and huge spike in my blood sugar. People see me as healthy person, I am a healthy weight, I workout 5 days a week and eat healthy as far as whole grains, good fats, lean protein etc…little do they know. I seriously think its similar to people with alcohol addiction…which does run in my family. I do enjoy alcoholic beverages but I’m deathly scared of becoming an alcoholic so I have many rules about drinking ie. don’t drink alone, don’t drink when I’m sad, frustrated or emotional, don’t drink everyday, don’t waist calorie intake on a drink, etc. Maybe I should apply these rules to eating sugar as I think I’ve become a sugarholic instead!
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Hi, might sound daft but I have just paid for the ebook using paypal (never bought an ebook before), and it says that my paypal e-cheque will clear in 5-7 days… so how will I access the ebook after that? Will it get emailed to me? I’m so confused of how this works! Any help much appreciated, can’t wait to read the book =)
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Thank you
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I was curious if you were also going to have a hardcopy of your book available too. I guess I’m old fashioned that way. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks.
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Please help me!
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Yes please send. I do need help
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help!
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I would also love this book. I actually have quit most bad foods, but sugar (particularly chocolate) is a horrible weakness of mine still. I have lost 80 pounds in 10 months and I know I could tone properly and take the rest of the fat off if I could just learn to live (mostly) without most sugar.
Thanks!
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yikes – this all sounds great and would be great for me, except, what about fruit? i pretty much live on it and don’t eat much meat….i will def read the book.
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Would love to read your book!
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Just FYI – your “my story” section talks about wanting a “cinnamon scroll”.
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My mom gave up sugar ( and all substitutes) 35 years ago as she came to understand that sugar was her addiction and she just couldn’t have any. I gave up sugar 12 years ago but I do use Splenda. People always asked me how I did it, and all I can say is if you just can be tough for a month and it gets easier and easier. The hardest part to be honest, is refusing desserts that people have made when you go visiting. Having my clothes fit, is way better than eating something sweet for a brief moment in time. Make a decision then DO IT!
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i adore your blog. i am currently on the anti-candida diet under the guidance of my naturopath and it’s been a journey to get here and to finally see the foods that were harming me. I’m looking at it in a positive light, but days I still struggle and trying to get my menus in order. I can’t wait to read your e-book!
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finally people who want to eat like me!!! most people act like i’ve lost my mind
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please put me down for notifications. Thanks!
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Thanks for this post! Sugar is so hard to break an addiction from. Kudos for becoming sugar-free and educating others on how to do so. It’s amazing how eating well can make us (almost instantly) feel and look before.
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I am diabetic and could really use your help. Carbs are just deadly because they are so addictive. Your email alert above doesn’t allow me to put in my email address and I would love to receive your new meal plan. Thank you!
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November 30th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Hi TM, yes that 8-week program closed a few weeks back. We’ll be running more next year. Meantime subscribe to my standard newsletter (see home page top right) and simply follow the program in the book (presume you’ve downloaded). Of course, you’re welcome to follow the conversation on the IQS Facebook page, but you will need to have read the book to follow it.
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