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Becoming Sugar-Free… The Sweet Rush of Giving Something Up
Part 1 of 2… Becoming Sugar-Free
There’s a feeling of power… a certain rush that you get from giving something up. There’s an odd sense of control it brings to your life. It makes you feel that you are in control of your desires… that you are the boss of your wants. It’s like mind over matter. Maybe there’s an appeal in being a monk. But no, I wouldn’t wanna give that up forever…
I recently decided to give up sugar, including artificial sweeteners. The effects? I’m not sleepy at bedtime anymore. But this is certainly a positive because it means I have more energy that lasts all day. It means I don’t fall asleep on the couch anymore and wake up at 3am and then have to take a shower, brush my teeth, and then go to bed. At which point, I’m not even sleepy anymore.
The other effect is my main goal — losing weight. I’ve lost 5 lbs since Tuesday! Today is Saturday. If past experience is any guide, the weight loss probably won’t continue, but there’s a strong possibility it will.
Because this is a MAJOR change for me.
All my life there’s no food I’ve craved more than dessert. I mean the filling kind, as in cakes… and brownies… and cheesecakes… and ice cream. Not just carriers for sugar like tootsie rolls and hard candy. More…
