Day 2

So I didnt get around to posting last night because I was too exhausted. Yesterday when well. We decided to go to the nearby nut farm and have a picnic so I knew I would be tempted by all the goodies in the general store, so I brought some apple slices for my after-lunch-sweet-tooth. And it pretty much worked. But right after lunch I was hit with big-time fatigue. Its really weird, just outta no where. So I took a nap after we got home and the rest of the day went fine. After dinner I was looking for some sugar-free or low-sugar cookie recipes because I was really craving cookies last night.

I found one that was kind of like an oatmeal raisin type cookie. I made them but I dont think I baked them long enough. They came out really soft and crumbly. But they were good enough to stop my craving. Except, there were a lot of raisins in them and Im not a huge fan of raisins anyways. Plus they have a lot of sugar in them naturally so I didnt really want the raisins in them at all, but I though, if I leave them out it might effect texture of the cookie or effect the baking process.

Anyways... Day 2 done.

Day 1 of Sugar Fast

1st day of my Sugar Fast. It went well. My first craving hit after I ate lunch. Which was to be expected. I usually always feel I need a sweet after a meal. Much like a smoker needs a cigarette after a meal. I tried to wait for the craving to pass and ended up feel hungry still. So I ate another small snack.

I did eat more that I usually eat in a day, I think. I think that may have to do with the boredom that went on today, or maybe my body and mind needed a substitute for the lack of sugar. I did "treat" myself after dinner with a rounded teaspoon of Almond Butter (soooo good).

Ive had a slight headache off and on today, nothing too bad that I took meds for but enough to notice. Also I felt very lazy. There were a few times where I felt anxious, but I think it was due to being bored and stressing over the fact that I wanted a sweet and I wasnt sure if I could contain myself.

But I did. Day 1 a success.

Sugar Fast

Ok so after a few months of not doing much of anything....

Where do I start? I am a sugar addict. Plain and simple. I think I have been for most of my life. And why not? Sugar and sugary sweet things have been readily available to me pretty much my whole life. And no one really to tell me "NO". I wont blame anyone but myself of course. I am an adult and I make my own decisions now. That includes what I put in my mouth.

But I do love sweets. Especially chocolate. What I dont love is how sugar is making me fat. Im steadily making my way back to my post pregnancy weight which is NOT GOOD. I want to get back to my wedding weight. I think realistically I can get there by the end of the year. Hopefully sooner.

So in order to start my journey to weight-loss, I need to kick this sugar habit of mine. Its not only to loose lbs, but to get healthy in general. Ive been reading a lot of sugar and it is pretty toxic if you break it down. I now know sugar is the reason for my low energy and moodiness on occasion. Not to mention my flabby belly.

So....Fast starts tomorrow. Im very excited and scared. I will be praying for strength during this fast of course. I will be tracking my fast daily (or every other day, depending). My hope is that this fast will give me some clarity in my life, but physically and spiritually. Something that Ive been missing for a while.

Yes I will miss cookies and brownies, iced mochas and cupcakes, but I will be happy when my jeans arent tight anymore and Ill have enough energy to tackle the day.

Keep me in your prayers :)