Day 14 Sugar Detox Report - From Challenge to New Normal
- rickdalechek
- Jan 19
- 2 min read
Day 14 of Sugar Detox!! Where did the time go? What did I learn? How amazing is the human body!!! This journey is not easy, but worth it. I feel accomplished and renewed.
Day 14 Sugar Detox - Morning Check-In
Weight: 193.8 lbs
Fasting Glucose (CGM): 99 mg/dL
Oura Readiness: 79
Oura Sleep Quality: 73
Energy Level: 8 – woke up ready to go
Mood: Alert and ready to move
Breakfast: 3 eggs over easy with cheese, 2 sausage patties, bowl of blueberries & raspberries
Notes: Woke up energized and grounded. Even though it is the last official day, my mindset isn’t “it’s over.” It’s what did I learn, and what comes next? This feels less like the end of a challenge and more like the beginning of a lifestyle.

Day14 Sugar Detox - Afternoon Check-In
Glucose (CGM): 105 mg/dL
Meal: Two gluten-free protein wraps with turkey, Colby cheese, cream cheese, and ranch
Snacks: None
Hunger: Minimal today
Cravings: None
Mood/Energy: Energetic and motivated
Notes: Light appetite today with no urge to snack, no desire for sweets. This is a noticeable shift from the early days when cravings came in waves. The body clearly understands this new rhythm.
Day 14 Sugar Detox - Evening Check-In
Glucose (CGM): 88 mg/dL
Dinner: Two chicken thighs with Brussels sprouts and carrots
Snack: Four pieces of 72% cacao chocolate with cashew butter
Exercise: Ran today and refueled afterward
Cravings: None
Notes: Even after a run, hunger felt normal and cravings stayed completely quiet. That’s a sign of stable blood sugar and hormonal recalibration.
Day 14 Sugar Detox - Daily Recap
CGM Range: 87–129 mg/dL
Total Activity (Apple Watch): 3,098 calories
Water Intake: 180 oz
Overall Energy Level: 8 – steady, alert
Overall Mood: Excited and proud
Overall Cravings: None
What Day 14 Really Represents
Day 14. I made it.
But today, instead of thinking about “reward foods” or the finish line, I found myself reflecting on what I accomplished and how different I feel from just two weeks ago. After years of relying on sugar, this was no small feat. My body responded. It adapted. It recalibrated. And it reminded me that when you give it the right environment, it will turn toward health.
The human body is extraordinarily resilient, responsive, and always trying to heal.
This challenge wasn’t about perfection. It was about reclaiming control.
Today marks the end of the detox, but the beginning of a new normal.
Congratulations—this is where the real journey begins.




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