So, not too long ago I posted about my 30 day no-sugar challenge. When I was single I often pushed myself to go a week or two without sugar. Why is it that now that I have kids I have no willpower for this stuff??? I did it for 4 days, then went camping with the Swanson's and sat around looking at all kinds of sweets and caved in. I came back and started up again, but realized I need to do more than go 30 days with no sugar. That's not really a lifestyle change. I know I can't give up sugar for the rest of my life. What I need is to eat less sugar every day from here on out. So that's why I've started little changes. Like keeping lots of fruit around for some of those sweet cravings. And cutting the sugar in half for some of my everyday recipes. (Guess what? They're actually still good with less sugar!)
I'm a bum. I couldn't finish the challenge. Am I rationalizing things by taking this new twist? Yes, but for me I think it's a better change. One that will last.
4 comments:
jen, you are so not a bum...i think your new approach is realistic and doable! good luck to you, one of these days i will join you.
signed,
procrastinator
Very realistic... but still hard. Way to go, Benj!!
you are not a bum! I started a food diary a few days ago- you know- I have about 50 lbs to lose now- and I did good for 3 days- and blew it all yesterday. Think baby steps. Allow yourself a treat a day - then maybe every other day- and then maybe once a week- that is what I am going to try -- baby steps- and you will get there :)
Hey, at least you made it 4 days! That's about 3 days longer than I made it the first 27 times I attempted to go without sugar! :)
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