Sara loved sweet things more than anything else. Every day, she ate chocolate, cookies, and candy. She put three spoons of sugar in her morning coffee. Her favorite dessert was ice cream with chocolate sauce. One day, Sara went to see her doctor for a check-up. The doctor looked at her test results carefully. 'Sara, your blood sugar level is too high,' said the doctor. 'You need to reduce the amount of sugar you eat.' Sara felt worried about this news. She decided to quit eating sugar completely. The first day without sugar was very difficult. Sara kept thinking about chocolate all day long. Her body felt tired and she had a headache. 'This is withdrawal,' she told herself, 'it will pass.' Sara replaced her sugary snacks with fruits. Instead of candy, she ate apples and oranges. She started drinking her coffee without any sugar. At first, the coffee tasted terrible to her. But after a week, she started to enjoy the natural flavor. The second week was still challenging. Sara sometimes walked past bakeries and smelled the cakes. It was hard to resist, but she stayed strong. Her friends noticed the changes in her diet. 'Why are you not eating dessert?' they asked. Sara explained her health situation and her decision. Some friends were supportive and encouraged her. Others tried to convince her to eat just a little bit. 'One cookie won't hurt you,' they said. But Sara knew that one cookie would lead to another. She politely refused and drank water instead. After one month, Sara noticed amazing changes. She had more energy throughout the day. Her skin looked clearer and healthier. She also lost three kilograms of weight. Most importantly, she slept better at night. Sara went back to the doctor for another check-up. The doctor was impressed with her progress. 'Your blood sugar level is now normal,' he said with a smile. Sara felt proud of herself and her accomplishment. She realized that quitting sugar was one of the best decisions she ever made. Now, two years later, Sara still lives without sugar. She discovered that natural foods taste delicious on their own. Fresh strawberries became her new favorite treat. She makes smoothies with bananas and berries every morning. Sara started a blog to share her sugar-free recipes. Many people read her articles and found them helpful. She received messages from readers who also quit sugar. They thanked her for inspiring them to change their lives. Sara's story shows that change is possible with determination. Breaking bad habits takes time, but the results are worth it.
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Quitting Sugar
English Story for Intermediates (B1)
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After a doctor's warning about high blood sugar, Sara decides to quit eating sugar completely. The first weeks are difficult with cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but she replaces sweets with fruits and stays determined. After a month, she notices improved energy, clearer skin, and better sleep. Two years later, Sara lives sugar-free and shares her experience through a blog, inspiring others to make healthier choices.
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