No Sugar Added...

I realize that I haven't blogged for several days. I hear from people that I don't see on a daily basis that they keep up to date by reading my blog, so I guess it is only fair to write something.

I was getting REALLY tired during the day, so I decided to implement some diet changes to see if it would help. The first thing I did was eradicate, (NO NOT COFFEE) sugar from my diet. I completely cut out anything processed with sugar. Including soda and imitation sugar products. I figured I would cut out EVERYTHING just to make it easier. I did this the week before Christmas... do you KNOW how many sugary products are around at Christmas!!!? It wasn't easy... I did have a half of a piece a fudge or chocolate per day. This is the first time that chocolate products have lasted more than two days in our house. I actually still have some chocolate covered coffee beans from a month ago. That has NEVER happened!

Breakfast hasn't been easy. Have you ever tasted oatmeal without sugar? It's disgusting! Take a look at the list of ingredients on your cereal box. The second ingredient in most cereals is some form of sugar, including the so called "healthy" cereals. I know, fruit is good.....

I have had a lot more energy during the day. I am still exhausted after dinner, but I think that has more to do with getting up at 3:am, not my diet. I eventually want to cut back on my coffee intake... I actually have. I am down to one pot of coffee per day. :) And I want to increase the water I drink. I think that would really make a difference.

Anybody want to join me??? It would be fun! We can call it the "Winter Sugar Challenge".