I previously took one spoonful, so I’d anticipated it wouldn’t be that difficult.
People I spoke to who’d done it said it would probably take around 2 – 3 weeks before I adapted.
But it’s now nearly 3 weeks in and my tea still tastes bitter and unpleasant. I used to really look forward to my first brew of the morning, but now I’d almost rather do without it.
It’s strange, as I don’t have a sweet tooth in general. I rarely buy sweets and hardly ever order a dessert in a restaurant.
If I was reasonably sure I’d adapt within another 2 – 3 weeks I’d persevere. But if it’s going to take months then to hell with it – my mental wellbeing counts for a lot more than any marginal health benefits.
In any case, as I would normally only have perhaps 2 or 3 cups a day the amount of sugar I was taking in was hardly a massive health risk.
So what’s the experience of others who have given up – or tried to and failed?
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