I love behaving myself {in the sugar department, that is}. It just makes me feel more alive and in control {you know, of the miniscule parts of my life that I actually have control over}.
Day 2 went well. Just 98 to go. Sheesh.
Took the kiddos for a walk today. Tomorrow I’m breaking out my 6 pound hula hoop. Yes, you read that correctly. If less sugar doesn’t cause my waist to reappear…I’ll beat it into submission with this baby. It’s awesome. Granted, it’s been a few years “while” since I used it, so I’m not glossing over the fact that I anticipate some pain, possible bruising and slight kidney damage {kidding}.
It’s incredible to me how already I’m finding that I’m craving sugar less…even after only 2 days without it…because I’m not eating it in it’s simplest form. However counterproductive it may seem, I find having an entire bag of MMs sitting in our cupboard quite inspiring. It makes me feel like I’m choosing to not eat them…versus just resigning myself to the fact that there is nothing sweet to dip into. I like to pretend as though I’m able to control myself in the face of hundreds of colorfully coated sugar-pebbles…but if that bag was open, watch out. I’d be less excited about it’s presence and more intimated by my rabid love for chocolate.
Moving right along.
I’m thrilled that our 100 Days to Healthy team is growing…
- Renee
- Sara {Michigan}
- Mae from {Maryland}
- Bernice
- Lisa
- Abbigail {Washington}
Welcome on board!
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Check out my beautiful corn. I love growing my own vegetables and simply adore our fabulous little garden…and despite having weeds taller than our tomato plants…it keeps on loving us back.
{Intermission ends, I return you to your regularly scheduled blog post}
I got to spend 10 hours {seriously…10 delicious hours} with a precious friend of mine today, my sweet “T”. We met 9 years ago when we worked in radio together and have treasured every ounce of contact we get the joy of sharing ever since.
She’s a delight to my heart and a treat to the senses {and is totally an inspiration on this 100 day journey as she’s lost over 50 pounds by cutting out processed foods and by upping her exercise…she looks incredible!}
We indulged in fresh potatoes, corn and cantaloupe from the garden, and herbed {crock pot} pork loin over a glass of wine. I have yet to figure out a way to grow Barefoot Zinfandel in my garden.
Random facts about T: I accidentally sent a {very personal} email to her early on in our working relationship that was intended for some guy I was dating 8+ years ago, she actually edited it and emailed it back to me thinking I was asking for her input. She thought I was wishy-washy about my faith and not bold enough about the issues I was addressing. I was mortified. On a happier note: she was my wedding day coordinator, and is thoroughly adored by my husband {who is not the recipient of the aforementioned email. Praise God}.
It’s been over a year since we got the delight of spending time together. Needless to say, getting reacquainted with a considerably sassier version of Cricket was a highlight…
For a day without sugar, it sure was filled with sweetness.
{Yes, I know that was corny, but it worked}
