Hi Guys,
I hope that you will follow me on this challenge. Don’t leave me in this by myself :) I want to know that there are other people in this world who will say no to every treat, chocolate and sugar in general for the next 30 days. If I can do this, then you can too and we will reward ourselves with something nice that will always remind us of our strong will. I will reward myself with a nice charm for my Pandora bracelet. I was thinking that maybe some crystal charm from Swarowski would be nice, because I have always wanted something from this store. The reason why I am doing this is because lately I have been eating chocolate almost on a daily basis. Not much, a small piece with my coffee – but it is happening more often then is good for me. It’s quite an addictive little ritual, so I have decided to break this habit before it really takes hold. The other thing is that we are really focusing down on our fitness for the summer – and a big part of getting the results we want will be tightening up on our diets. This challenge will help us do just that by essentially removing all of the junk.
Sorry for not letting you rest, but I just need to do something today. If it’s cold and damp outside, it can have a negative impact on your mood, so it’s important to keep your energy high and push through it and an intense workout can be just the thing to help with this. I know that working out on days like this might be the last thing you want to do, but just imagine how much better you will feel after the workout and after your shower. Then you can crawl into your comfortable bed with a cup of hot tea and relax with a great mood and feeling of accomplishment. Trust me – that’s the best ;)
Checkout the pictures and descriptions for this workout here, and if you don’t have your Gymboss Interval Timer yet, then you should seriously consider getting it, because we will be doing a lot of high intensity interval workouts as we focus down on getting into shape for the summer. Enjoy your day and your workout.
Best,
Zuzana.
I cannot do this one month challenge. I eat really clean daily and I am not trying to loose weight, however when I take away a small piece of dark chocolate or a small glass of wine ( I only have one once a month and I mix it with club soda) I feel like I am depriving myself and that has only led to binging later. Do you find this? Will you do a little crazy when the one month is over? I find balance the key to maintaining my healthy goal weight.
Ahead of you. Been sugar free for almost 2 months and going for the third. A cup of tea (never liked coffee), three fruits (07:00, 12:00, 18:00) and two salads per day. If you like bananas you should know that in many diets it counts as two fruits since it hasn’t much juice. Prefer fruits that aren’t sweet like apple and Kiwi.
I lost 11Kg in the last three months, eating everything else normally and weighting now 74Kg (180cm height).
The trick is to eat all the vegetables and fruits before anything else.
Keep up the Good work
Hey, describe your average daily food intake, please in details!
DO you workout? how often? I have been struggling myself with weight and cant figure out the trick..
Ahead of you. Been sugar free for almost 2 months and going for the third. A cup of tea (never liked coffee), three fruits (07:00, 12:00, 18:00) and two salads per day. If you like bananas you should know that in many diets it counts as two fruits since it hasn’t much juice. Prefer fruits that aren’t sweet like apple and Kiwi.
I lost 11Kg in the last three months, eating everything else normally and weighting now 74Kg (180cm height).
The trick is to eat all the vegetables and fruits before anything else.
Keep up the Good work
I came across youtube video of urs and saw this video with one month of challenge. I have decided to take this one month challenge and see how long I can hold this challenge. Good luck to me and all others who have decided to take this challenge.
I’m in!! I just finished my very own ultimate 30 day body transformation and am ready to get going with your challenge!!
I’m on Day 6 of the 30-Day Challenge! I’m a total chocolate addict, and I am definitely guilty of eating more sugar than is good for me. I’m finding it a bit tough today, I think because it’s a weekend and I often eat when I’m bored. So, I’m pushing myself to do some type of physical activity instead. So far, so good. Keep up the great work everyone! :)
I’ve been with no treat no sugar one month challenge since 2/22/10 and yesterday, 2/27/10 we went to a party with tempting cakes and rocky road ice cream and cream and cookies ice cream which happen to be my favorite, but I said I’m still on my challenge. I didn’t eat any sweets eventhough they’re my favorite, isn’t that amazing? Wow! I’m proud of myself. :)
I am a fitness-trainer from Hungary. I find this side three mounths ago, I “stolen” many exercises from Suzanne. She is the best, I am so happy that I find her!!! Thank You so much!
okay,
Ill take your challenge. And to be honest, im not very determined but I’ll try!
Today is the first of march, so I guess I’ll see you again in april :D
xx
i dont eat much sweets, but anyway i pick it up + workouts, i hope i will look better then now !
I have decided to take up this one month task of giving up sugars! I have a sweet tooth, but I want to see if I can do this because I have done this stuff before but never saw anyone who had a program/ video with people who actually do it too! I want to prove to other people that I can do this and so can they!
I want to take this challenge as well..! Hopefully everyone will succeed!
Good luck!
I love the idea of a challenge for 30 days. Even though I’m starting later, I’m in and will stay for the 30 days. Good luck to everyone!
I’m up for the challange, no sugar till Easter:), than I’m getting myself nice spring girly shoes::), ha! Cheers everyone and good luck.
I am a little late joining, but Zuzanna I commit to you and the others to be sugar free until April 4th. BTW, I love your workouts and recipes and the positive attitude and knowledge exchange on your site. Thank you for sharing your inspiration and expertise!
Hi Im new watching your videos, and I have a very sedentary life after I have my child. Before I was very compromise to my health and body, but lately is so hard for me. I see your videos and you gave me hope to start again. Some advice for start from 0, I am 33 years old, high 5.1 cm. and 130 pounds, please help me
Hi Jane,
Just start following my Daily Workouts and have fun!
I started this challenge at 1 March. So far it’s okay, from the moment I’ve decided not to eat a thing that contains sugar, it’s easy … I usually avoid pastas, pizza, cakes, and food that contains white flour. Besides, I go every day to aerobic, but my weight is not less and I dont’ know why… I’m 177 cm and 71 kg, and I wanna lose 10 kgs … can you tell me what to do to start losing weight?!
Thanks
a fan of yours
Don’t lose weight, lose fat and gain muscles. That is perhaps what you have been already doing – muscles are heavier that fat – that’s why your weight stays the same. What is recommended – be carefull about your waist centimetres. Usually 1cm less means 1kg of fat less.
Count me in! I started February 19th and will be sugarfree until March 21, two more weeks to go :)
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Since you’re starting you 30 day challenge over today…I will start it for the 1st time. I need something new from just running and this interval training sounds great!
Glad I have you to follow during this month…your workouts look awesome.
Thanks!
Aimee from Canada:)
How much thinner can you get? Whats the point?
Love your workouts, for me (31) they’re ridiculously effective, unlike anything i tired in my life… doing 50% of reps only once for a week or two make me look and feel so much better.
I figured out eating all those diets just makes one look sad and unhealthy and worrying person. After I stopped putting sugar to tea, and a butter on bread result were really not good. We just need to eat all that stuff like a normal person… What works for me is eating everything, moving more, more sun, thats all, don’t overdo it, professional olympic grade, sport is not healthy at all.
Cheers
Hello :)
I’m joining your challenge as of today. Wishing everybody success and all the best!
Going back on this challenge tomorrow after drinking Tim Horton’s ice cappuccino, energy drink at the airport. Not a big set back, I was going great since the first day Zuzana threw out the challenge. Damm ice cap!!
Hi Zuzana and Fredrick,
I wanted to share an amazing yummy recipe with you. It is a sweet treat that satisfys the craving for something bad!! Best of all it is all raw and no sugar at all….just honey. I try to use all organic ingredients as well if you can. You can make this in a food processor or a blender. Here it is:
Coconut Fudge:
1 cup melted coconut oil
2 cups of nut better (peanut, almond cashew butters)
1 cup of honey
1 cup of cocoa
Add whatever crunch/texture you want: ground raw seeds or nuts, coconut,raisins,cranberries…
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender, mix it all up and pour in a cooking pan and put in fridge to set.
That’s it!! So easy and you will be blown away at how yummy it is. I keep mine in the freezer. It’s the perfect guilt free treat!! I hope you like it!
Cheers…. Emma
Emma, I’m sure it’s yummy but isn’t coconut oil unhealthy?
Hey Rebecca,
I think coconut oil is one of those healthy fats. I’m no expert but here is a link I found:
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
I actually also love adding a chunk of it to my bath. Your skin feels soooo luxurious!
Hi Emma
Also a fan of Z&F’s workouts and have just tried this amazing recipe of yours … thank you! Yummy!
I just put all the ingredients into a saucepan over low heat and melted the lot then added three cups of meusli cereal to give it that crunch … divine!
Thank you again
Tam’s
Hey Tamarah,
So glad you liked the recipe. The muesli sounds great. My sister also makes this for her kids and doen’t feel bad when the gobble it up!!
Take Care….Emma
Hi Zuzana, I was just wondering, is bodyrock.tv your job or do you have another job?
Good news Zuzana, for all us chocolate lovers !
http://www.thatsfit.ca/2010/03/11/yes-you-can-have-your-chocolate-red-wine-and-coffee-in-moder/
I vote dark chocolate to be excluded from one month challenge the same way fruits and honney are :P
Take care
~ Nathalie ~
Yes I am trying the one month challenge and am 5 days into it and im doing good but it’s hard when my husband always eats sweets and has them just lying around. But I am doing the six week program and this is the first site and exercises that i have done in a while that I was sore. I really like it and will continue and try to finish.
where are you zuzana!!!! I miss ur workouts…I workout the same days as u do and i already had a week off
I everyone I want to tell you that I survive the one month chalenge and I bought myself a Gymboss timer
Congrats!!!
Since Feb 22, 2010 I started this 30 days no sweets challenge and now is already 3/17/2010 and I’m still strong not to break it. I’ve been to some birthday parties and handed me some ice cream, cakes, even chocolates but I let them know I cannot eat them as I’m on my challenge. I might go and buy that Gymboss timer once I hit March 22, 2010. Well, I’m getting use not to crave for sweets anymore. I usually look for candies in the afternoon, and now no more. Thanks to your site. :)
im starting the 30 day challenge tomorrow..i ate my last bowl of triple chocolate icecream today…i weigh 135 and i am 5 foot 5 in..i am hoping to lose 10 pounds in fat and to become for slim and toned….i have not had asoda for a month…and i have limitd my fats and my sugar by far!!!!..now im going to try and cut it out of my diet…..i have a tip thta has helped ease my soda cravings..instead of soda i drink selzer water by isself or with a little crystal light mixed in..it helps alot!!! wish me luck!!! :)
Arghhhh, I ate sugar on my 20th day. It kind of sneaked up on me, I didn’t even realize I was eating it until I was half way through :/
Aside from that, I have been really disciplined, but I will start a month over anyway. It can’t hurt :)
Ahoj Zuzi,
podarilo se mi vydrzet one month challenge a je to super pocit! Diky za inspiraci!
Jsem puvodem z Brna, ale ziji ve Velke Britanii, kde je fitness mnohem popularnejsi nez v Cechach.
Drzim Ti moc palce!
Pa Zuzka
Hi Zuzana well I’m new at woking out I’d seen you website 3 days ago but I started to workout with your vids to beginners and I like it a lot but I have a problem with mi back and I can’t stretch my right leg very much and when I do some excercise in which I need to stretch my right leg it hurts me a lot =S it would be wonderful if you could make some videos to impove the capacity of stretching plz
Thank you! Ana.
Soo, when you fisrt started the challange, I couldn’t even imagine that I could give up eating sugar, buut after doing my exercise challanges, doing them everdyday for more than a month now, it really became a good habit, so I’m hopig that if i eliminate sugar then maybe I gonna lose 2 kg which I’m trying to lose for the longest time, and plus give up eating cookies everyday and plus putting sugar in my oatmeal, I gave up drinking tea with sugar about 2 months ago, and now I can’t even drink it with sugar, so today is April 18 th and I’mn hopefully gonna be finished by May 18 and in May 22nd I gonna finish school too, YAYYYY and in a few days I gonna go back to my country, so exciting, so I wanna look really goood. and before that I’m also gonna do at least 20 Z’s wotkouts,plus my tennis practises, everyday for 2 hours, plus gym and running, OHH and I’m gonna become semivegeterian.
If not you I would have probably given up for exercising, or just exercise lightly, so tahnk you so much for everything, and for making me believe that I can do it!!!
I want to know if we follow the same routine for 30 days. Do we do cardio too?
Signs of weight gain, disruption of sleep patterns, sexual dysfunction, increases in cancer, MS, Lupus, diabetes, and a list of epidemic degenerative diseases.
If this is the effects you are looking for then By all means go ahead and continue using those artificial sweeteners.