50 Days, 500,000 Steps… and 31 Days Without Sugar
Halfway.
I’m officially 50 days into my 100 days of 10k steps challenge — 500,000 steps down, 500,000 to go!
This challenge has become less about numbers and more about commitment. There have been nights I’ve found myself on the treadmill at 10pm, squeezing in the last 500 steps before bed. Other nights, I’ve paced around the house — barefoot, tired, but determined — just to hit the final 200.
There was even one night I decided I was fine skipping the day altogether. I told myself one missed day wouldn’t matter. But around 10:30pm, something in me shifted. I got up, laced my shoes, and jogged on the treadmill until my watch buzzed 10,000.
Those are the moments that define this journey.
Because while the best days are the ones when I hit 10k early or don’t need the treadmill at all, the most meaningful ones are when I do it anyway.
The Ripple Effect of One Challenge
Somewhere around day 20, something shifted. Staying consistent with my walks gave me the confidence to take on something I never thought I could do:
I gave up sugar.
Not forever, not perfectly, but intentionally — on my own terms. I still allow honey, protein shakes, and sugar-free electrolytes, but pastries, candy, and desserts? Off the list.
Today marks 31 days without them!
If you know my story, you know how big that is. I’ve battled binge eating for years. Dessert wasn’t a treat — it was a coping mechanism. If I didn’t have something sweet in the house, I’d get restless. I’d get dressed just to drive to the store and buy something that made me feel better… for about ten minutes.
This isn’t just about willpower. It’s about finally feeling like I’m in the driver’s seat again!
What I’ve Learned From Cutting Sugar
1. My body looks for substitutes.
When I quit sugar, my body immediately started searching for its replacement — crackers, chips, anything to fill that quick-energy gap. It was fascinating (and a little humbling) to watch it happen in real time. It reminded me that our cravings often have a biological root — they’re signals, not weaknesses. Paying attention to what my body reaches for has taught me more about how it tries to find balance than any nutrition plan ever could.
2. Abstaining is easier than moderating.
Once I start eating sugar, stopping is a battle. But removing it completely quiets the noise. The “should I, shouldn’t I?” conversation finally ends.
3. Hard things are proof, not punishment.
Every day I walk or say no to sugar is another reminder that discipline builds confidence. If I can change this one habit — one that felt impossible — what else have I been underestimating myself on?
4. My body thrives when I pay attention to its needs.
This challenge has pushed me to tune in more closely — not just to how much I move, but to what my body actually needs to feel balanced. Through the lens of metabolic typing, I’ve started noticing how certain foods and macronutrient ratios affect my energy, focus, and mood. The most surprising benefit of eating to my metabolic type has been the significant decrease in cravings - who knew??
Instead of chasing what works for someone else, I’m learning what works for me. And that’s exactly the kind of personalized approach I’ll soon be helping others uncover — because when you fuel your body in alignment with its unique design, everything starts to click.
What 50 Days Have Taught Me
These 50 days have changed how I see health. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about staying curious and consistent. It’s about noticing when my body is trying to tell me something, and choosing to listen instead of push through.
I’m halfway there. 500,000 steps walked. 31 days sugar-free.
But more than anything, I’ve built trust — with myself, with my body, and with the process.
And I’m not stopping here!
Because when you start proving to yourself that you can do hard things, it changes how you face everything else.
