Steven and I recently made the decision to give up sugar (as much as we can). The sweets seem to take over our lives and our self-control, so giving it up is something we've both been really, really, really wanting to do. We used to talk about it a lot, and we've even tried several times before (halfheartedly).
But this time is supposed to be different. It's supposed to be fer real. (That's what I told Steven, "Let's give it up fer real.") And I'd love to say I've done well so far, but I have to confess . . . I've been cheating. Isn't that so bad of me? I had no idea I was such a weak person when it came to stuff like this.
So I'm admitting my problem. "My name is Luci and I'm a sugar addict", and all that. I'm telling myself that today's secret chocolates were my last, and that's it. In order to be a healthier person, I'm going to try and evaluate all my reasons for turning to sugar and sweets, and maybe answer the real need instead of using the substitute. I know that sounds heavy, but I think this is a serious issue for me. I'm certain right now---in this moment---that I am capable of taking control, but I know tomorrow (and even tonight) will be hard. Wish me luck!
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As much as I admire this effort, I think you are crazzzzzy trying to give up all sugar!!!!!!
The very thought of it is making me crazy! You should just limit yourself!
Secret chocolates are fine. you are a woman for crying out loud.
this is my opinion and in most circles it isn't worth beans!
We limit ourselves to only having sweets at parties and never making or buying anything for ourselves at home. This works well for us.
We did this in California. Our trick was to put all the candy in the bottom of the food storage Rubbermaid tub at the bottom of the food storage tub stack, and it worked better than I thought it would. I knew it was there, and I could have some if I really wanted it, but I had to stop and think every time about whether I really wanted it or not. Both Josh and I felt healthier that way.
Now, of course, I live here, and we're trying to balance that kind of healthy control with the fact that we won't live here forever... and the German chocolate wins more often than I would care to admit, lol.
You can do it! I believe in you! :-)
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