Three days ago, JM
and I started the 3-day sugar detox, which we hope to turn into a long-term habit. He’s doing more than cheering; he’s doing
this with me! J
It’s been a
challenge! (A bigger challenge, in fact, than I thought it would be!)
Today we’re halfway
through Day 4 (which is really the beginning of Week 1 of 4), and I’m feeling much better
than I did those first three days! I didn’t suffer
the possible side effects of headache or irritability during those first three
days! (At least not any more irritability than a “normal” day can bring… Wait!
What’s a “normal” day?! But I digress...) But I definitely felt “fogginess”
and “fatigue” on and off.
However, adding a
(generous!) “splash” of rich whole milk to this morning’s coffee really helped!
Immensely! (I’m back to normal on that score! And thrilled!) And the (Gala)
apple enjoyed at lunch was amazingly sweet! The feeling of a re-calibrated palate is amazingly satisfying.
I’m now looking
forward to the serving of dairy later today. (I’ll probably make it a half
serving of cheese and a half serving of plain yogurt; I’ve missed both!)
And I’m doing the
best I can to find (I hunted all over the supermarket last night!) “Triscuit-like”
crackers so I can add those in, but the best available aren’t as “high-fiber” as I’d like. But! Uruguay
isn’t Kansas – or SC! I’m here, so I’m going to do the best I can
with the whole wheat & flax-seed crackers I did find...
Overall, I’m encouraged
that this is looking like a sustainable life-style change. There will be additional challenges (like summer family camp in ten days). But, we’ll “make do” and keep
going!
Because of family
history of Type 2 diabetes (on both sides), JM and I already
consistently try to avoid refined sugars, choose whole grain options, make “desserts”
an occasional treat, etc. But this Sugar Detox made me see how quickly I reach
for a sugary quick pick-me-up (candy, left-over Christmas turrón,
etc.) – especially as a mom of little people and part-time teacher. (I wouldn't
have otherwise admitted or even realized that fact!)
I’m thankful to be
feeling so happy in so many ways about taking this challenge. It’s already been worth it. And I’m looking forward to looking better, too.
Now to improve on
the consistent exercise part of life… J
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