Lana Foster understood she wanted a long-term fix for weight loss, not another diet that would be limiting. “Cutting back on sugar changed everything for me.” She adds. She aimed to cut added sugars instead of excluding dietary groups, so still enjoying her meals.
Identify Hidden Sugars
“Sugar is sneaky; it’s in so many unexpected foods,” Lana notes. She became adept at reading labels for components such maltose, dextrose, and high-fructose corn syrup. “Even some ‘healthy’ yogurths and salad dressings are loaded with sugar!”
Choose Natural Sweeteners
Lana substitutes natural sweeteners including fruit, maple syrup, and honey with refined sugar. “I love either using dates in baking or adding mashed bananas to my muesli,” she says. These substitutes give more nutrients together with sweet taste.
Focus on Protein and Healthy Fats
Lana gives protein and good fats first priority in her meals in order to stifle appetite. “I’m happy for hours from a breakfast of eggs and avocado,” she says. Her diet is heavy in nuts, seeds, and fatty fish like salmon.
Opt for Low-Sugar Snacks
Rather than commercial snacks, Lana prefers whole-food choices such homemade trail mix, almond butter on apple slices, Greek yoghurt with berries. “It’s all about making swaps that taste great and feel fantastic,” she explains.
Be Mindful of Beverages
Among the first items Lana cut out were sugary beverages. “Sodas and fancy coffee drinks were my weakness,” she says. She now savours flavoured sparkling water, black coffee, and herbal tea instead.
Lana has maintained excellent energy levels while steadily losing weight by cutting sugar without feeling deprived. “It’s not about perfection,” she notes. “It’s about choosing to support my happiness and health.”
