Today is day 2 of another day without added sugar, chocolate to be specific. I wish I didn't even have it in my house, but as I don't live alone, I have to honor other family members desires to have it.
I have insisted though, that we no longer buy cheap sugar candy. They seem to be the most addictive. If I bite into chocolate again, I want the best quality chocolate with the least added sugar.
Birthdays, parties, any celebration, especially here in Hawaii, revolves around food and there is usually a tempting dessert somewhere in the buffet.
I actually am pretty good and can limit myself to a small piece of whatever, or better, refuse it all together. Will power is amazing, but I'm not bulletproof when it comes to some favorites, and my friends and family know exactly what they are. It's why I love them...ha ha
To get myself off sugar, I crank up my proteins and especially my omega three's. A really good quality fish oil, I take good supplements, and avoid simple carbohydrates.
You can't get all your nutrients from food, especially omega 3's. Not only does it balance your mood, it has so many benefits, especially for children. Please choose a good quality fish oil! Make sure your fish oil comes from a good source. My fish oil is from anchovies and sardines from the cold waters of the Mediterranean. Small fish, short life span, less possibility of mercury. Don't pick a fish oil from big fish, mackeral, or even salmon as it usually is just treated as a cheap by product of the fishing industry.
My favorite omega 3 Link: http://www.shop.com/ul!1358008!Omega+3-trends+260.xhtml?credituser=C3929526
There have been almost no withdrawls or crankiness and cravings are gone today. The first day is always the hardest because, I had allowed it as almost a usual part of my day.
It takes 90 days to start any habit, but it can take even less time to stop a bad habit.
Distractions are the biggest help, and avoiding all possible access to sugar in all its forms.
Let's be realistic, sugar is in almost everything, I'm not afraid of natural sugar-honey, real maple syrup (without added sugar), agave, or fruit. Sugar substitutes, made from sugar, like stevia and splenda seem to be ok. I don't seem to have any serious sugar cravings from having added them to things. Of course, everyone is different, and you will have to see how it affects you.
Sugar has so many disadvantages, besides the addictive qualities, it can cause your body to age, weight gain, and illness. Our bodies were never meant to process the amount of sugar that seems so acceptable in American diets.
I wish you your best health. I wish it so much for my loved ones. Life truly is sweet and I would never say, you can't eat dessert ever again, just make the best decisions in the rest of your diet, so you can indulge a little.
Everything in balance, be kind to those you love and stop sharing cake, go for the chocolate dipped strawberries instead.
My favorite alternative to ice cream...frozen bananas! Naturally sweet and really yummy. I don't feel a twinge of guilt even when I add a big handful of almonds. Salty sweet...ugh, I know another craving thing.
Eat the best quality proteins, veggies, fruits and nuts you can afford. Treat your body with love and care, and skip the processed sugar and carbs, it won't take too long for your body to adjust and kick the sugar habit.
If I can do it, anybody can. I believe in you!
Love and Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
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