Cutting added sugar for a month is one of the most impactful short-term dietary changes you can make. Here's what typically happens, week by week.
Days 1-3: Withdrawal-like symptoms. Sugar activates dopamine pathways similarly to other addictive substances.
Days 4-7: Energy begins to stabilize. Without the blood sugar spikes and crashes that come from high-sugar meals, many people report more consistent energy throughout the day by the end of the first week.
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