See? Okay, maybe I won't take it that far but I do think that would be a good look for me. Truth is, I'm terrible at self-control. All I can say on that topic is that it's a darn good thing I was born into a religion that prohibits drinking addictive beverages. My Mormon addiction...sugar. And it's becoming a problem. Why am I sharing this with the world? Well, for that very reason. If I have no accountability to something other than myself, it just won't last. Case in point...remember my New Year's pep talk? Um...in the last month I went from 5 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight to 10 lbs? Say what? Yeah, it happened that fast. Another confession I've come to realize....I'm 100% an emotional eater. Thanks Biggest Loser for guiding me to that truth. Oh how I love that show and dream of joining the Ranch. Please Bob?
So my dear friends, I desperately need help. I've sat down and thought long and hard about what I'd like to achieve. Yes, I have some other issues that are making it so I don't feel fabulous all the time, but I'm also not taking control of things I CAN do to make myself feel better. So let's get the hardest thing out of the way. I have first and foremost decided I am doing a 14 day sugar cleanse. No sugar for 14 days. Don't think I've EVER done that. I thought about adding other goals like working out like a crazy woman, only eating fruits and veggies, but the sugar thing may be all I can handle for now. Baby steps.
One more thing I can hopefully handle.....only allowing myself to watch TV if I am walking on Teddy the Tready (I know what you're thinking, "Who names their treadmill?" Yes, he has a name. I figure if we are going to be friends we need to be on a first name basis.) So, there they are. Two weeks without sugar, and no TV without Teddy. Done and done.
Okay, I have accountability. If I don't do it, I have to write a post of shame. Who wants to join in on the sugar cleanse!
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It sounds like a really good idea. The sugar cleanse...I just don't know if I can do it. Hmmm I might think it over.
BTW you look super skinny and fit.
That picture is so nasty! I think a sugar cleanse is a GREAT idea. I think I'll join you! And two things that are my main motivation for working out - free babysitting for Britton (and he gets worn out), and I have the same TV watching rule. I bring our iPod and have Scrubs and the Office on there and bust up laughing as I'm running. I get some weird looks as I'm cracking up, but it makes the running more bearable! :) I think you look great though...
Oh I love you Suz! You crack me up!! First of all your muscles are almost as big as that ladies. Second I'm totally in. Wait. Am I? I really want to. So the sugar cleanse is just no sweets. Or no sugar period in other things like bread, drinks, etc...??
Suze, I would love to join you, but I think we all know that would be physically impossible for me. I can't keep my hands off anything sweet. Instead, I like to work out for no reason at all. I stuff my face with sweets, and then try to negate the fact that I did by running. :) I think your idea is much better!
Yay ladies! So glad I have some buddies! So on the sugar thing, I'm just eliminating like dessert sugars. I'll still eat like a peanut butter and jelly, but no Snicker's bar afterward. So natural fruit sugars...yes. Artificially sugared treats...no. Thanks for joining me!
I just pounded a bag of cinnamon bears and feel very guilty. I added up the calories, over 800, that is just wrong. I've been wanting to do something like this and I also have no self control. I am so in! The treadmill thing may not happen. Baby steps for me too. I'm doing the 14 day cleanse but at least 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week. I love you for this. I may be texting or calling if i am tempted to give in!
You can TOTALLY do it!! My treadmill turns on and says "Hi my name is Rhonda are you ready for your work out" So mine is named too!
Great post. You and I are so a like it reminds me why we are friends! I am there for you! I am heading out now to go for a walk want to come?
You have more self control than I! I don't think I could go that long without sugar, pathetic I know!
Suzy you are so funny! K first of all you are so tiny I am jealous! I know how not having self control with sweets is I am too working on that one but it is tough! Some weeks will be great for me and then the next week I give in! Good luck we can do it!!
If you are serious about eliminating sugar I suggest you purge your house of it first. I swear it is a drug and you will crave it so bad you will search the house over to find it in any form,(and if you can't find it you will be very tempted to go to the store to get it). Then if you need a lifeline call me, hee, hee. My little trick is to save it for the weekend. When you start craving something write it down in it's specific form and then on the weekend go to town. Seriously eat everything on your list; by the time Monday rolls around you will be so sick of it you will be grateful for another week off. Then by the time Friday rolls around you will be so ready for hog heaven again! BTW, what did you find out about your blood tests?
Hey Suz! I am so proud of you for coming out of the closet about being an emotional eater-I'm right there with you! Over the last year I've been having crazy dizzy spells and feeling like I'm gonna pass out many times a day-remember, I thought for sure it was just anxiety attacks? Well, over the last three weeks I've been pretty much staying away from all white flour, and sugar and guess what? No more dizzy spells or panic attacks! my body has totally been reacting to the food I've been stuffing in my face-long story short-wait, it's really long already! I went on a free 7 day challenge through: kristiapproved.com that gave me a complete eating, workout routine for a week-I have loved it!!! Check out their website, I think it might be what you're looking for! :) I'm now doing the 12 week program!
If you ever look like this I'm disowning you as a sister.
And I'm sorry I couldn't hack the cleanse with you..you're on your own!!
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