Day 9 Sugar Detox Report - Adaptation and Steady Progress

Day 9 of the sugar detox challenge was interesting but nothing dramatic. I woke up with a little less energy than the past few days and a light craving for something sweet. It wasn’t overpowering, more like a gentle nudge from the old habit trying to remind me it still exists. But mentally, I stayed calm, clear, and steady.

Day 9 Sugar Detox - Morning Check-In 💬

• Weight: 194.7 lbs

• Fasting Glucose: 103 mg/dL

• Sleep Readiness: 82

• Sleep Quality: 75

• Energy Level: 7

• Mood: Steady and relaxed

• Breakfast: 3 eggs over easy with cheese, 2 sausage patties

Notes: A little sluggish compared to Days 7 and 8. Mild cravings which is totally normal around this phase as the body keeps recalibrating its energy systems.

Day 9 Sugar Detox - Afternoon Check-In 🏃

Lots of movement today. I played two hours of pickleball plus a two-mile run.

• Glucose: 109 mg/dL (spiked to 132 mg/dL during pickleball)

• Lunch: Salmon, brussels sprouts, mashed parsnips

• Snacks:

  • 2 high-protein wraps with turkey, cream cheese, ranch, and cheese

  • Apple slices with cashew butter

Notes: The glucose spike during pickleball is normal causing my body to mobilize quick energy during intense activity. Hunger was high afterward, which makes sense given the physical output.

Day 9 Sugar Detox - Evening Check-In

• Glucose: 100 mg/dL

• Dinner: Chicken-crust pizza with mozzarella and pepperoni

• Snacks: Halloumi with marinara, apple slices with cashew butter

Notes: Still no afternoon crash. Energy stayed steady, and mood remained strong. Hunger lingered into the evening but likely activity-driven, not craving-driven.

Day 9 Sugar Detox - Daily Recap

• Glucose Range: 99–132 mg/dL

• Total Activity: 3,700 calories burned

• Water Intake: 240 oz

• Overall Energy: 8 (physically tired but mentally strong)

• Overall Mood: Positive and encouraged

• Overall Cravings: Mild, especially at night

What Day 9 Reveals About Sugar Detox Adaptation

Today shows a pattern that is very common around this point in the detox:

• Energy can dip slightly as the body continues shifting from sugar-based energy to more stable metabolic pathways.

• Light cravings return, but they’re weaker and shorter as my brain is beginning to accept the new normal.

• Exercise-related glucose spikes are expected.  They is a sign my body is responding appropriately to physical demands.

• No midday crash means my blood sugar is stabilizing beautifully.

• Hunger today was likely tied to my very active schedule, not to cravings or withdrawal.

Day 9 shows that my body is deep in the adaptation phase still adjusting, still learning, but no longer fighting the change. I feel like I have turned a major corner, even if energy wavers a bit. I need to remember to stay steady, focused, and consistent.