There’s something about this moment just after Easter that makes you want to reset.
Maybe it’s the post Easter chocolate sugar-shame, maybe it’s the shift in season, but mostly it’s Spring. We naturally start clearing out our homes, opening windows, letting things feel lighter again. It makes sense to do the same for our bodies.
Not in a dramatic way, and not from a place of guilt, just a gentle reset. A pause. A chance to feel a bit clearer, a bit lighter, a bit more like yourself again.
So I’m doing a simple 7-day sugar reset, and you’re very welcome to join me.
Why I’m Doing It
This isn’t about cutting sugar forever. It’s about noticing what happens when you step back from it, even briefly.
Over time, sugar creeps in sometimes without us really realising. Not just in obvious places, but in everyday foods, drinks and habits. And while it might not feel like a big deal in the moment, you do start to feel it. Energy dips, more cravings, that slightly wired but tired feeling.
And I think, as you move into your forties, it becomes more noticeable. You don’t just want to eat something quickly, you want to eat something that actually supports you. Something with protein, something that sustains you, something that feels like it’s working with your body rather than against it.
Waiting for Test Results
I’ve also recently done a Viome Full Body Intelligence test, and I’m currently waiting for the results.
If you haven’t come across it before, Viome is a health test that looks at your gut microbiome, blood markers and how your body responds to food at a cellular level. From that, it gives you personalised recommendations on what to eat more of, what to minimise, and what your body specifically needs.
I first became interested in it after attending a virtual event earlier this year, where they spoke about how individual our responses to food really are. Two people can eat exactly the same thing and have completely different reactions in terms of energy, inflammation and gut health.
That made a lot of sense.
So much of wellness advice is still quite general or the opposite and incredibly complex; , this feels like a move towards something far more tailored. Understanding your own body, rather than following broad rules.
I’m really curious to see what comes back from my results, especially in terms of sugar and how my body processes it.
In the meantime, this reset feels like a good place to start. A way to gently clear things, become more aware, and create a bit of space before bringing in something more personalised. If you’re curious about your own microbiome and how your body responds to food, you can explore Viome here.
What This Reset Actually Looks Like
I’m keeping this very simple. No strict rules, no extremes, just a bit more awareness across the week.
The first couple of days
I’ll start by noticing where sugar is actually showing up. In coffee, snacks, sauces, things that don’t always register.
That awareness alone tends to shift things.
Midweek
I’ll begin to reduce it where it feels easy. Less added sugar, fewer processed snacks, and more proper meals that actually satisfy. More protein, more fibre, more real food. Throwing away the lest over chcolaate!
Towards the end of the week
It becomes about support.
Eating well, sleeping properly, drinking enough water, and letting things settle. This is usually where cravings start to ease.
At the end
I’ll check in: Energy, mood, sleep, cravings. Not to judge it, just to notice what’s changed.
A Few Things That Help
From experience, it’s rarely about willpower, it’s about breaking the pattern.
Drinking a glass of water before reaching for something sweet, going for a short walk, eating something proper instead of grazing, or simply pausing long enough to ask what you actually need. More often than not, the moment passes.
This Isn’t About Being Perfect
Sugar isn’t the problem, it’s just too easy for it to become constant (at least for me).
This is about stepping out of that for a moment, resetting your baseline, and then choosing how you want to bring it back I, more consciously, and in a way that actually feels good.
If You Want to Join Me
Start when it feels right.
Keep it simple. Keep it kind.
And if you do it, I’d genuinely love to hear how you feel at the end of the week.
Lauren
#TheArtOfWellness
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