Sugar is evil

Thanks so much for your recent comments. I have had regular advice from many of you to cut out sugar. It has been a struggle for me to commit to that because I have always loved the freedom that intermittent fasting has allowed me and sugar was a big part of that.

I think I will go the middle way and greatly reduce rather than eliminate all together. I have a new plan to try to get moving again towards my goal.

I want to incorporate eating similarly to the South Beach diet but without actually dieting and without being 100% off of anything.

Here is what I am thinking:

MONDAY through THURSDAY:
19 hour fast, 5 hour window. Make small adjustments to what I already eat most days eliminating sugar as much as possible and eliminating grains.

Salad:
Spinach
Brocoli Coleslaw
Cucumber
Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds
Feta
Chicken Breast
(need some kind of crouton substitute, something really crunchie any suggestions? Nuts are an option but I prefer something similar to croutons or tortilla chips without the grain.)

Home Made Dressing:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sesame Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Ginger
Garlic
Natural Peanut Butter

Side:
Hard Boiled Egg

1/4 Avocado

Cheese Slices

Nuts

Snack:

Hard Boiled Egg

Celery

Cucumber

Zucchini

with Hummus Dip

Sweet:
3 Squares of Chocolate

NOTE: Avoid all the extras! There are always extra treats and goodies around the office. Just say no.

FRIDAY: 
24 hour fast, break fast at dinner, 5 hour window. Cook at home, healthy, hearty recipes that may or may not include grains, carbs, or dessert.

SATURDAY:
19 hour fast, break fast at dinner, 5 hour window. Free day, eat out, don't go overboard, but enjoy.

NOTE: On Friday and Saturday, stick to 5 hours, have a tendency to go over...

SUNDAY:
All Day Fast 36+ hours.

NOTE: Once per month do an extended 60-72 hour fast.

REACH GOAL AND STAY THERE!!!