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Hi All,
The biggest challenge I thought I would have yet in taking sugar out of my diet happened last Friday. I was at a holiday party and there were sweets galore. There was also really healthy food, a cut above the usual holiday fare. I thought I would have a hard time at the party but I didn't. I really enjoyed the good food and didn't miss the sugar at all.
The most interesting thing that happened at the party was how people reacted when I was turning them down as they asked (repeatedly) if I wanted sweets. It seemed so crazy to them that I didn't want dessert! The host asked me probably five times if I wanted something from the dessert table. It was as if, since I didn't imbibe, something was a little off kilter for them
The tough day I think will be on December 17, my birthday. I hope I can treat it as just another day of avoiding what I know is not good for me.
The next step is to get my diet back in order, re-incorporating more raw and whole foods. I've really been "off the wagon" in my eating habits. I'd like to think that I will eventually get rid of the "wagon" concept altogether. Eating well is a lifestyle, not a "diet." To this end, I hope I will begin to lose the unwanted weight I have gained.
The good news is that even while being "off my feed," I have been doing 30 minutes of cardio four or five days a week as well as lifting weights. After being so burned out after my last bodybuilding contest, this is nothing short of a miracle. For this I am wildly grateful!
Well, that's it for now. Thanks to those of you who have been keeping up with my quest.
All the Best,
Andrew.
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Comment by Victoria Moon on December 13, 2011 at 10:53pm -
I felt proud reading this. It takes something to say "no" once, but 5 times, I mean, that's a real sign of commitment! And it's really interesting what you said about their reactions to you not indulging in the sweets. What I've noticed is that because food is so intimately tied with how we express our love and appreciation, sometimes others may feel like their expression of love is being thwarted when we are simply saying "no" to dessert. It's important, and it sounds like you did this, to keep GIVING OURSELVES THE PERMISSION TO SAY "NO," so we remain empowered and can simply say the words, while still graciously receiving the intent. Others may keep asking, (although, watch--if they really get that you get their love, they'll stop asking) and that's okay...because we know they are really saying, "I LOVE YOU." This is the listening of a healer that makes all the difference!
Thanks for sharing, Andrew. And I must tell you I have started to look forward to your posts! You really add something to the conversation. Namaste.
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