Well, kiddos, I'm taking a stand. I'm saying "NO" to sweets for a full three weeks. It's said that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Well, by darn, I'm gonna break the maddening cycle of licking my lips and salivating over sweets--of course, until I stuff my mouth full of them.
Now, I make myself out to be someone who has a large tub of ice cream to my chest 24-7. No, no, I just know that this is something I could do better at. Work my mind-over-matter skills in this part of my diet department. And hopefully loose some weight in the process. Yippee!
So, I started the 3 weeks free of sweets on Sunday, May 20. And I expect myself to stay true to my goal. Therefore, I've invited my sister-in-law to join with me in my fight against the candy bar, brownie, dish of ice-cream, etc... I've gotta have someone to report to, right?
Right-e-o!
And she is going sweet-less with me. What a good sister-in-law to help out! BTW: She's awesome!
So, have you ever taken a stand and given up sweets, soda pop (read my last post here for more about soda pop or coke or whatever you call it), biting your nails, picking your nose (haha), etc...??? What helped you to succeed? Was it having someone else help you? Have you ever reported to a CP to help you finish your book?
And by golly, if you want to join me in my goal to conquer sweets or whatever, let me know. We can work on it together!
PS: I'll keep you updated on my blog posts of how I'm doing. Right now, I have 5 days of no sweets under my belt. 16 to go! And I hope to have many more sweets free days after that!
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I had to give up chocolate completely when I started getting really bad heartburn. It actually wasn't too hard. Chocolate isn't so good when you get horrible burning pain every time you eat it. Good luck going sweet free!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very good reason to quite eating chocolate. I have a low pain threshold. Anything that makes me uncomfortable is out. Hope your heartburn gets better. :)
DeleteI can't remember cutting something out completely, but I have in the past reduced my consumption of certain things. What works for me is not buying it in the first place(jars of Nutella I'm looking at you). If it's not in the house, I won't be tempted. Also, sports or some regular physical activity helps a lot too. Good luck, I'll be checking in on your progress!! (:
ReplyDeleteNutella is sooooooooooo good! I have a jar of it hidden in the back of my cupboard. It hasn't taunted me yet. I'm still holding strong to my no sweets goal. I'm even eating a salad right now for lunch. Nummy! And I'll be going to the gym soon. Woot!
DeleteJulia, two days ago I started a 25 day challenge of no dessert. It is really hard for me when I get into a sugar cycle to get out of it but I do a lot better mentally and physcially when I don't eat desserts. So I am with you. When you come over this week I will have delicious but sugar free snacks (think fresh fruit/popcorn/chips and salsa). Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, fresh fruit! Liz, I love you with your porcorn adoration. Good luck with the 25 day no dessert challenge. You can do it. We can do this. Woot!
DeleteI'm not a sweets person, so I'm afraid my stand wouldn't have much of an impact. (I don't tolerate them well.) I can cheer for you, though. Goooo, Julia! :D Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carrie! You are wonderful.
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