The Skinny...

So, While I was on the sugar detox, I lost a grand total of 9lbs and 12inches.  Yayyyy me!  That's awesome because I wasn't even doing it to lose weight.  I feel empowered.  Yesterday was my first official day back on my regular diet.  I had a can of iced tea, about a cup of potato salad and half of a roll.  (That's not all I had to eat! LOL  That's all I had that contained sugar.)  And let us not forget about the 6 mini vanilla creme puffs I ate at the BBQ last night!

That's lightweight compared to the amount of sugar I used to consume daily.  I was thinking last night and I decided that I am going to give up white bread, pasta and potatoes indefinitely.  When I was eating the potato salad last night, I felt weird, like I shouldn't be eating it.  It will be tough because I am definitely a bread girl.

I also decided that I am giving up soda.  I really crave the carbonation at times but I found a great recipe for sparkling lemonade which uses sparkling water.  It has enough of a fizz for me...I hope!  LOL  I will keep you updated.

I promise to keep blogging throughout the summer while I am off.  Once I begin teaching and go back to finish grad school in September, I can make no promises.

And So it Went...

So listen!  I officially ended my sugar detox last night.  I lasted a week!  I'm extremely proud of myself.  I know that I said it would be three weeks but it was just beginning to get ridiculous!  I miss food that is good for me, like Raisin Bran and Cupcakes!  LOL  Just kidding, but I have stopped craving the sweets!  I found myself still eating the same sugar free diet this morning even though I can have sugar again.

I tried to have a Coffee Coolatta from Dunkin Donuts and almost gagged.  I took three sips and had to give it away because it was too sweet!  Go figure.  I am determined to keep a hold on this thing here!  I'm going to keep bloggin cause I'm working out and trying to make some body changes as well!  Stay tuned!

I Am Not A Quitter!

Not yet anyway!  I was in a place of despair yesterday.  I was so bad off!  I think my sugar level was extremely low.  If I had not been with my friend Taryn, I would be writing a very different post today, something like...."I'm a loser, I gave up." LOL

However, she was on me like white on rice.  (I don't really know what that phrase means but it's understanding is pretty universal).  But, by 6pm I was done.  Cooked.  I had absolutely no energy.  I need more protein but my body has been rejecting meat.  It's not breaking down correctly so I've been avoiding it.  Someone suggested a protein shake so I think I will try that.  I also have to make sure and take my multi-vitamin everyday.

Today I am beat.  I slept for 8 hours and I really feel beat up.  I didn't go to the gym today and I feel bad but maybe I'll make it up tomorrow.  

I have committed to at least completing one week of this detox.  We'll see...

Three Weeks is a Looooooong Time!

I'm a little late posting today because I had a ton of stuff to do today.  I've been really busy and that actually helps me forget that I can't have sugar.  I'm doing MUCH better today.  I think the worst is over!  Hallelujah!  (Even though I have yet to attend the 2 BBQ's and party and picnic that are coming up in the next two weeks).

I spent about 30mins last night talking about dessert.  Oreos and milk, Chocolate Molten from Chili's, Blondie Brownie from Applebee's, even chocolate covered strawberries.  Mmmmmm, I miss them all.  I was so desperate that I created a concoction of my own: milk, vanilla, cinnamon and blueberries.  I boiled it down and it actually tastes good.  I think it would be awesome with some natural peanut butter and saltine crackers.  How's that for satisfying a sweet tooth?  Now I understand how crack heads will sell anything to get that next hit.

Someone remind me again why this has to last for three weeks?  I mean, one week might not really do the job but two weeks seems like a perfectly good number to me.  Plus, shopping for healthy food is expensive.  I'm a teacher; my funds are severely limited.

What a Difference a Day Makes...

Yesterday was a nightmare!  I started the day feeling really well and excited that I'd survived 24 hours of this crazy feat.  As lunchtime approached, I began to get a headache and en I got really sick to my stomach.  My body is rebelling!  It needs sugar.  By dinner (which I was too sick to eat) I was ready to head on over to Dunkin Donuts for a Coffee Coolatta.  I began to hallucinate about coffee and sugar...I kid you not.  I decided to eat a few cherries and I actually felt good for an hour, but the natural fruit sugar was not enough and I was soon sick again.

I woke up this morning feeling much better and really good after my workout.  I had cereal for breakfast and made a whole wheat pasta salad for lunch.  I'm having tacos for dinner so hopefully I'll be okay.  I really need some kind of treat for moments when my body spazzes out.  I don't think I can deal with that for the next 18 days...

19 Days to Go!

Okay, so I rescind my statement about Wheatfuls.  I had a bowl this morning with milk, blueberries and bananas and they were good.  I think that I'll just stay away from eating them plain.

Today is Day 2 and I feel good.  I cooked this morning so that I could have a hot lunch.  I think that I might be okay.  Even though, I probably couldn't have done this at a worse time.  In the next three weeks I will be attending a Bar-B-Que, 2 picnics and a birthday party!  Guess I'll be bringing the Veggies!  LOL