Body, Heal Thyself
Okay, I’ve decided I’m committing to 30 days without sugar. I was telling my friend Ann tonight that I really need to develop this attitude about sugar that has a more positive slant. It’s not that I want to give up sugar. No one wants to give up sugar. It’s delicious, and when I eat a bunch I feel like I’ve taken a wonderful drug. Who wants to give that up?
What I really want to do is to take care of my body. I spent so many years eating loads of sugar in response to negative emotions and being bored that I have done a number on my system. It was not unusual after my second divorce to go an entire day eating nothing but chocolate. One of those big bags of Dove chocolates was a single serving on too many occasions. Somehow my body coped with it, but eventually I developed hypoglycemia. Now even a little sugar sets me off on a blood sugar roller coaster. My eating habits have damaged me.
So, I want to approach this as an amends to my body. It got me a long way despite my abuse. I would love to commit to a 6 month hiatus to give my body a chance to heal and rest, but I don’t know that I can commit to that. I’ll do it for 30 days. If I’m feeling good enough and want to continue, I’ll do it. Who knows, I might develop some new habits that I enjoy more than eating sugar and certainly more than dealing with the aftermath.
I am now on Day 3 without sugar, and I’m feeling pretty good. I didn’t have any cravings today after two days of really strong ones. I’m eating a lot of fruit to keep my sweet tooth at bay. I know that fruit has natural sugar, but it also has lots of healthy nutrients, too. If I feel like I later need to cut that out, I will. But for now, it seems to have no negative effect. I slept really hard the last two nights, and I’m sure I’ll sleep good tonight too. And, without sugar ramping up my adrenalin, I don’t have an issue with coffee. So, that’s a perk! (Pun intended.)
April 4 will be my Day 30. I’ll use this as a journal, so if you don’t want to read about my quitting sugar you may as well take a Midlife Moments vacation. If you’d like to join me, please do so. I know … I know. But it might be good for you! As for today, I’m feeling good. I’m going to measure my progress by detailing the following:
- Sleep – I’m sleeping harder and waking up less. I’m still a little groggy when I wake up, but I wake up early. And I have great, crazy dreams!
- Energy – Not very energetic today. I got up at 4:30 to workout. I did workout, but it was pretty painful. I was so sleepy after lunch that I had to stand up in a meeting. But I had plenty of energy after work to meet a friend and go for a walk. It’s 9:18, and I’m getting sleepy but am not super tired.
- Joint Pain – I’m achy today. I worked out my legs this morning, and they ache.
- Mood – I laughed a lot today. I mean I really laughed a lot.
- Brain Fogginess – I was foggy this morning, but I was engaged at work and able to think through things until I got sleepy after lunch. It was hard to rebound even though I drank some matcha.
- Cravings – I was hungry but was not necessarily craving sweets. I ate a good deal of fruit for snacks.
Goodnight y’all. I’m so happy to go to bed so I can sleep and then drink coffee in the morning!
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Dianne and I just started Whole 30, which is mostly giving up sugar, booze and a lot of processed foods for a month. It’s all easy except for the $%@# sugar! But at least we can eat all the fruit and meat we want.
Yep! One of my coworkers did Whole 30. He said he felt amazing. I asked him the other day if he kept any of the habits after he was done. “I still eat,” he said. Lol
They sugar is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Have you lost weight? Feel better?
Good for you Sharon! I know you can do this! I’m going to do it after my birthday which is next week. Since my mom’s death I’ve been comfort eating…alot! And sugar has been one of those comfort foods. So, next Week it’s back to healthy eating and healthy living. I’m not finished grieving but I don’t have to make myself sick in the mean time!!! I support your effirts Sharon!!! Kiss Ashok fior me!💜😘💜 and here’s a hug for you!!🤗