Stop the Sugar!
In exactly 13 days I will be giving up sugar. Not cutting down or using it in contnrolled situations, but white knuckle, cold turkey, giving it up completely for 30 days, and truth be told, I am the tiniest bit panicked about the prospect. It’s the next phase of my “Never Say Diet” fitness and nutrition program and in all honesty, it didn’t sound bad at the time I decided to commit to this plan. I had four weeks to talk myself into it. It was a month away. I would be fine. As D-Day looms nearer, however, I am realizing how resistant I am to the idea. Not only do I not want to give it up, I am actually a bit fearful of it…which if I am not mistaken, is a pretty clear sign of addiction. Yep, it’s true. I am a sugar addict. This means that I really need to end my love affair with the stuff. I am truly, honestly, really nervous.
I am very, very fearful of failure. I know I need to approach it like I have the exercise program…one day at a time (man if that doesn’t sound like an addict!), but ending the sugar feels a LOT more overwhelming than finding an hour in my day to work out. Silly? Perhaps, but a very accurate portrayal of my feelings. I know that God can give me the strength, I am just not sure that after a long day of teaching first graders that I will want it.
I am considering creating a non-food related reward system for myself. Two days sober, and then a reward of some kind (no idea what…I have expensive tastes and this could get out of hand quickly!), two more, reward, then three day increments, four, and then a week. It sounds like a behavior management plan for one of my students, and in reality, it kind of is, only I am the student. I really feel like I need to reinforce positive behavior in myself.
I really would welcome comments on this idea…if you think it’s completely juvenile, and have a better suggestion, I am completely open, and if you think this is a wise way to go, I would appreciate the encouragement. Also, if you have suggestions for little rewards for myself, they would be appreciated also.
Oh…I did 11:27 miles today at the gym! I know it should proably be more like 9, but the this fitness challenged girl, it was a victory! Yea me!
