Inspired
Between Laura's journey into health and weightloss; Shay's running (and a number of other blogger/runners I love) and Haley-O over at Cheaty Monkey, I am inspired. Haley is trying to eat more healthfully and responsibly, she is already a vegan, but now she is doing a 3 week sugar and caffeine cleanse. Well after 2 months 2 years of indulgence, my sugar cravings are through the roof and I have found myself drinking a cup of coffee and about 6 cups of tea a day. It is time to quit cold turkey.
So I am going to go without sugar and most caffeine for the next 3 weeks. I am also trying to eat a healthful, clean diet and get some (30 minutes minimum) exercise in each day. Yesterday was the first day, and it was a failure. I gave in to my chocolate cravings and ate some chocolate chips. That lead to a few spoons of peanut butter.... But, I didn't eat the chocolate bars in my fridge or the cookies or the tarts on the counter! And the day before? I would have eaten all three.
Today I am doing great! I replaced my morning chocolate milk with hot chocolate made with skim milk, cocoa and a touch of splenda. I think tomorrow I may add some vanilla and cinnamon too. Omelette for breakfast to keep me full all morning.
To head off the afternoon cravings I am making berry smoothies for all of us, with a bit of choco flavoured, sugar-free protein powder. I find protein really helps keep food cravings at bay, and the sweet berries fill that need for sugar.
If I need a treat tonight, I will make myself a skim milk, decaf latte with maybe a touch of splenda or cocoa powder.
Wish me luck in breaking the terrible habits I have gotten into. I need it! And I hope I start to lose some of this spare tire I have been lugging around. It is depressing and when depressed I eat emotionally. ugh. I need to work on that too!
If you need some more cuteness in your day, hop on over to Immortality Art and check out my cuties, lots of layouts up over there.
So I am going to go without sugar and most caffeine for the next 3 weeks. I am also trying to eat a healthful, clean diet and get some (30 minutes minimum) exercise in each day. Yesterday was the first day, and it was a failure. I gave in to my chocolate cravings and ate some chocolate chips. That lead to a few spoons of peanut butter.... But, I didn't eat the chocolate bars in my fridge or the cookies or the tarts on the counter! And the day before? I would have eaten all three.
Today I am doing great! I replaced my morning chocolate milk with hot chocolate made with skim milk, cocoa and a touch of splenda. I think tomorrow I may add some vanilla and cinnamon too. Omelette for breakfast to keep me full all morning.
To head off the afternoon cravings I am making berry smoothies for all of us, with a bit of choco flavoured, sugar-free protein powder. I find protein really helps keep food cravings at bay, and the sweet berries fill that need for sugar.
If I need a treat tonight, I will make myself a skim milk, decaf latte with maybe a touch of splenda or cocoa powder.
Wish me luck in breaking the terrible habits I have gotten into. I need it! And I hope I start to lose some of this spare tire I have been lugging around. It is depressing and when depressed I eat emotionally. ugh. I need to work on that too!
If you need some more cuteness in your day, hop on over to Immortality Art and check out my cuties, lots of layouts up over there.
Sounds like you're off to a good start. I eat badly too when I'm feeling down but if I get a chance to exercise at all it really helps. Those smoothies sound good!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!!!! Sounds like you're doing great. I've left out exercise for now. Focusing on one thing at a time -- diet! But, I notice I'm more active with this better diet, in general! Go girl! :)
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed! I too, have a sweet tooth and I know how hard it is to cut out or cut down on sugar. I am in awe you are going cold turkey!! Bravo! What a great example you are setting for your kids :)
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I've elimated soda completely. I only drink it when we eat out as a treat. Trying to drink only water. I do better when I'm flying...I take much better care of myself. At home it's easy to get wrapped up in everyone else.
ReplyDeleteCheering you on!
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteHaley-O and Laura are such inspirations!
If only my little guy didn't like baking cookies so much!
You can do it...just one good decision at a time...and if you make a not so good decision, then make the next one good!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
I am cheering as loudly as I can for you.
HUGS, SUPPORT and BEST WISHES.
Good luck! I know you can do it :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Ice cream, cookies and chocolate have taken over my life lately. I think in my state of pure exhaustion, these foods keep me sane. Or so I think!
I have vowed to slowly wean myself. There's progress but still a long way to go!
wow! I am so proud! I'm happy I can encourage you but I am feeling the same way you are about my eating. I've decided to start Monday with a new no-sugar diet myself. It just creeps in and is so very very addicting. I can't wait to hear how you do. Maybe we could keep each other accountable?
ReplyDeleteI am catching up on old posts and wanted to say, GOOD FOR YOU!! I am on Day 10 of Phase I of the South Beach diet which means I have had 10 days of no sugar and no starches. I won't lie, it's been challenging. BUT, I have lost 4 pounds!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have also been exercising everyday but that isn't as big of a challenge for me. I have always been pretty consistent with exercise, it's the eating that I have to get control over.