Road Block

We have learned a lot thus far on this journey, haven't we....I caved. I ate a desert that contained chocolate chips. Nothing else bad, but still. I literally felt like I needed it. As I crammed the chocolate down my throat, I felt relief. I felt the way you feel when you are extremely thirsty and gulp down water, or when you have been holding your pee forever and finally get to squat on the john. My body is under the control of sugar, obviously! Moments after I ate it, I had a sore tummy. I had forgotten how annoying my daily tummy aches were, and this reminder brought to my attention the fact that since I got off sweets, my tummy aches were diminishing.

So, sugar is bad. This we know. However, we have been doing more research and I fear that perhaps our alternatives; honey and agave, are not much better. Should we then conclude to use moderation in all things? Are raw sugar and cane juice the best options when we need a sweetener? Do we move to removing processed foods and worry less about sugar intake? Thoughts?

Day...What is it?

I feel like I'm loosing track here. The other day I was so proud that I was doing so well on my sugar fast, until I looked at the calendar and realized that it had been only a week and a half! Today is day 14, so we're about half-way there. I really am ok for the most part; it's the chocolate that taunts me the most. I'm also realizing that social events are always surrounded by sugar! I'm trying to make plans with a friend, and we've already exhausted the desssert and coffee shop options because both interfere with my no-suar rule. Interesting that those are the first 2 things we'd go for. I'm going to another friend's house friday night (yes, I am just oh so popular) and I found myself stumped when I realized we can't pair our girls' night with some nice chocolatey fondue. I'll be happier when it's much nicer out and I can take my Shape magazine advice and make my friends outings involve a hike or a walk in the park, then maybe a stop at Whole Foods for a bowl of fresh berries. Where is my friend Brady when I need her!? (we were great at this. Although, we usually still ended with dessert ;). In the meantime, I will learn to sever the dessert expectation that always pairs a gathering. Can you even imagine a baby shower without cake!? Just a suggestion.