What is the So Long, Sugar! Challenge?
The So Long, Sugar! Challenge is a fun Wellness challenge designed to motivate you to remove processed sugar from your diet for 30 days and reap the health benefits. These might include better sleep, increased productivity, weight loss or weight management, an increase in energy, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, fewer illnesses and a sharper brain! So why not say, “So long, sugar!” and feel better today?
How do I participate?
Register for the challenge by the first day of the month. Check the Wellness Calendar to see when the challenge is offered. Print out our So Long, Sugar! tracker and post it where you’ll see it daily. Then, start cutting sugar out of your diet for 30 days and check off each day you stick with the challenge.
Do I have to be completely sugar-free the whole 30 days?
You’re allowed no more than 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of sugar each day to count that day toward the challenge (excluding fruit).
Is there a prize for completing the challenge?
All participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an awesome prize.
How will I know if I’ve won?
We’ll post the winners’ names on Scentral.
Who can participate? And how much does it cost?
All current employees are welcome to participate in this Wellness challenge. And it’s free! As with all our Wellness programs, please review the Scentsy Wellness Terms and Conditions.
What are some tips for success in this challenge?
• Weigh yourself and take your measurements on Day 1, then record it on your tracker. (Don’t worry, this
information is for your eyes only.) You can also take full-body forward-facing and profile photos before you
start. Repeat these steps on Day 30 to see your progress.
• Write down what you eat each day so you can make sure you’re getting healthy foods in your diet.
• Toss all processed, sugary foods from your home before you start, so there are no temptations.
• Read food labels. Sugar is in most things, so watch for it in foods like ketchup, bread, salad dressing and
peanut butter.
• Cook at home so you know exactly what’s in the food you’re eating.
• Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t.
• Fruit in its natural state does not count toward your daily 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of sugar. So, eat up!
• Snack on foods like hard-boiled eggs, nuts, berries, avocados, light popcorn, veggie chips, beef jerky and lots
of vegetables!
• Need a treat? Try a bowl of fresh berries with whipped cream and a few slivered almonds.
• Drink more water!
• Eat slowly and enjoy what you’re eating.
• Be committed and make a plan.
information is for your eyes only.) You can also take full-body forward-facing and profile photos before you
start. Repeat these steps on Day 30 to see your progress.
• Write down what you eat each day so you can make sure you’re getting healthy foods in your diet.
• Toss all processed, sugary foods from your home before you start, so there are no temptations.
• Read food labels. Sugar is in most things, so watch for it in foods like ketchup, bread, salad dressing and
peanut butter.
• Cook at home so you know exactly what’s in the food you’re eating.
• Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t.
• Fruit in its natural state does not count toward your daily 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of sugar. So, eat up!
• Snack on foods like hard-boiled eggs, nuts, berries, avocados, light popcorn, veggie chips, beef jerky and lots
of vegetables!
• Need a treat? Try a bowl of fresh berries with whipped cream and a few slivered almonds.
• Drink more water!
• Eat slowly and enjoy what you’re eating.
• Be committed and make a plan.
Do I get a cheat day?
Nope. If you eat more than 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of processed sugar in one day, you can’t count that day toward the challenge.
What do I do when the challenge is over?
After Day 30, record your days without sugar to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an awesome prize.
How can I connect with the So Long, Sugar! Challenge on social media?
Post pictures or updates of your progress on Scentral. That way, other employees can follow your journey and you can motivate others to take the first step toward a healthier life!