2 Days to go

9:30am This morning I did not want to get out of bed, serves me right for staying up past midnight. In my desperate need for coffee, the first cup completely drained out when I realized that I had forgotten to place a mug underneath. I can't tell you how disappointed I was, that stuff is like liquid gold.

A few friends of mine will be joining me in the 90 day challenge, and that is just so exciting. Not only is it great that we together are committing to 90 Days to a healthier life style, but 'multiple studies have shown that people are more successful in acheiving their health & fitness goals when they strive to acheive them with others as a means of support and accountability.' I have tried countless times to eat healthier as a new years resolution, only to end up with the same discouraging results, therefore going back to my old habits within a few days. So what's so different this time around? This time I am not alone. I have a whole team of support, even people I don't personally know, cheering me on.

Blogging about my experience is way for me to chart my progress, and focus on the positive rather than the negative. I expect that it may get worse before it gets better as I withdrawl and go through cravings. I noticed something last night that I had never really given any thought, until now. Shortly after dinner hour last night I began to get this pulsing headache. Usually I get them coincidently on days that I don't drink coffee or consume enough sugar, but almost instinctively I went into the freezer and ate a scoop of ice cream.

So let's get this straight...
1. Lack of sugar
2. Withdrawl
3. Another dose of sugar

I used ice cream as a way to medicate myself to feel better again!! This my friends, is what you call and addict. Some people may not believe that one could be addicted to sugar, but I am living proof and my testimony states otherwise.
What I write about are 'confessions of a sugar addict.'

5:30pm I ate sensibly today. Not fantastic, but not horrible either. I definetely have a strong preference for fruit over vegetables, so I need to make veggies more of a priority as well, considering you can still eat too much fruit. When I was pregnant with Becca, my doctor actually told me that I needed to eat less fruit, and that I needed to dilute my juice by half with water, as I was at high risk of gestational diabetes.

I read labels today, and I have never really cared so much before what I put in my mouth... it was educating to be aware and compare. For example:

Strawberry yogurt vs. Plain yogurt - 1/2Cup serving
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Calories 140 - 60
Fat 2g - 1g
Cholesterol 10mg - 5mg
Sugar 21g - 4g

I'm sure you get the point. Look at the difference, just in sugar! So today I became aware and compared not just the nutritional value but also the ingredients. I opted for plain yogurt today, and added frozen blueberries. The tartness of the yogurt tasted great with the fruit. I actually enjoyed it more and felt satisfied after eating.