Okay, I just deleted a looong beginning to my entire diet history because I thought, "Do these people really want to know this much information about my life?" Let me try to simplify...
I have been on a lot of diets in my life. Some have worked, most have not. The ones that worked, were a temporary fix, some lasting a month, some lasting years. The most recent diet (before this one) that I went on was about 2 years ago, and it worked wonderfully! I counted everything that I ate and kept my daily intake at or around 1,500 calories, 40 g fat, and 150 carbs. This, plus exercise, helped me to lose 35 pounds in about 6 months, and I kept it off until we moved here 7 months ago. I have recently figured out what happened to cause my relapse into my old ways of eating. While I was dieting I kept the numbers right, and I tried to eat whole foods, but I also ate anything else I wanted; as long as it stayed within the numbers. But my body never had a clean sweep of the "toxins"(like sugar) , and once the going got tough, I grew more and more dependent on them. I have finally discovered what is going on with my body. I am a sugar addict. I always knew that sugar and I had problems, but I didn't realize just how much it was affecting me. On Dec. 25 of 2007, I gave up sugar. Just 2 days later I woke up feeling so much better! A week went by, and already my stomach felt flatter. By then my sugar cravings had also disappeared. It's only been about 3 weeks, but sugar has lost its appeal to me; and I feel GREAT! I have since done some research on the subject, and found that sugar addiction is a real thing. I have been reading the book "The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program" It's helping me really understand what's going on with my body. There is a test to see if you are sugar sensitive; if you think this may be you, go here.
So, that's where I am today. I am trying to live sugar-free, or nearly that at least. So far it's been wonderful, and I've even lost 6 pounds. The book warns that after 6-8 weeks, some of these great feelings can disappear and I might want to give up, so I'm preparing myself. Hopefully, this blog will help me towards accountability. I've been trying lots of new recipes, and I hope to post some of the better ones in the future.
My next challenge to tackle is getting back into a regular exercise routine. I used to be so good about exercising....I loved how it made me feel. But lately, it seems to feel better to sleep in.
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So how did you feel with the whole foods? We've come a long way in eating "real" foods, but I'm far from being off sugar (yes, even as a diabetic!) completely!
I love eating whole foods! Now, in comparison to the processed white stuff....no....I still think the white stuff tastes better; but if I don't eat it, then my taste buds have nothing to compare and I'm satisfied.
About the sugar...I guess for me it's an all or nothing kind of thing. If I still keep a little sugar in my diet, it will be there to trigger all the cravings; and the years have proven that I cannot control myself.
Sorry I'm just now getting over here. I've been down with female issues the past 4 days. I haven't been posting on either of my blogs. But I'm here now and going to add you to my list on my journey blog. I will be checking back regularly!!
Together with the help of the Lord we can do this new way of eating and getting to a thinner and more healthy person that God would have us be.
Dear Pam, I am looking forward to coming here to help me with what I am trying to do in "Glorifying God in my Body." I am so glad that you started this blog also. I love you other one and I am sure this one will be a blessing also.Thank you so much. connie from Texas
Pam,
I like you, feel like I have DONE IT ALL...
no sugar, no msg,no preservatives..no this and no that...
Diet lists: ENDLESS..have even taught them...even CHRISTIAN ones..
I know this
most bodies work on Calories in...Calories out...
not always simple...as there truly are foods that make us feel better than others, yet sometimes my struggle is the ease of faster type, more unhealthy foods...or fellowshipping, feeling like a wet blanket..because *I am not eating___* fill in the blank...
God did not make the most of the foods we find in our markets...maybe the exterior rows...so where is balance..
Right now my husband and I are doing Weight Watchers points on our own as it is life friendly..do I think it is the healthiest out there..no...you can have a Snickers, if you know the points..
so I am looking forward to this blog..the comraderie...as I see many familiar commenters...ideas..iron sharpening iron in this area of our life and HELP....
This is a sin area for me..and the first thing anyone sees when they meet me(us) and I do believe it affects your testimony, and right away they know..self control is a problem area for you...
so I have rambled too long..
Deby
who has felt so unhealthy these past months .
Oh Pam I am happy I found your new blog and can even post now.
As you already know it has been over 2 years since I have had sweets of any kind and it has done wonders. I have always told myself from what I have read that sugar is addictive and it can bloat you and is a depressent. On the other hand green tea is an anitdepressent and helps you to not bloat, hope that made sense.
I love not eating sugar and that is the only thing I really track is if it is not a natural food then how much sugar is in it. I even try to stay away from sugar free stuff because the alternatives are not good or natural for you.
I too have let my exercise routine get out of hand but that has been due to moving and a hurt knee but I know it will all get back to normal really soon because I have soooo much more energy and time it seems when I do workout.
Take care hun and I am going to keep reading.
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