Breaking the Addiction

Do they have rehab for sugar addicts? They really should, cause this is not going to be easy. This blog will follow one serious addict's trek into a sugar-free lifestyle. It's more of a journal to keep myself accountable, but if you read it and find it helpful, then even better. :)

Like many people I tried so many things. I exercised daily. I did strength training and I was running atleast a 5k every day. Sure, I saw results, but nowhere near what I had expected. What was I doing wrong? Why was a busting my butt and only getting minimal results, I was eating what I thought was healthy. I cut out a lot of processed foods. No more boxed or frozen dinners. I opted for fresh fruits and veggies over canned. But in my mind all these healthy choices justified a snickers bar or bowl of ice cream after a long day of working, working out, and meal planning. Right? RIGHT?! Everything in moderation, right?! A girl deserved a treat, damnit! These are the things I told myself. Until I read a comment on Facebook and started doing my research. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't completely ignorant to the fact that sugar is bad, I just never really thought about it. Or maybe I didnt WANT to think about it. Because I was (am) addicted. A heroin addict will justify their addiction anyway they can. Well, so will a sugar addict. And,oh boy, did I justify it! So, this is the begining for me. I know the withdrawals will come. I know I will walk passed that vending machine at work and think "oh, one snickers won't hurt me." But now I armed with my books I Quit Sugar By Sarah Wilson and What Can I Eat? Sugar Free Diet( by Vivianne Parnell), and I will keep walking to the fridge where my kiwi will be waiting. Sugary "goodness", I bid you adieu. You will (not?) be missed.