In an effort to regulate my hormones and lose weight, I have cleansed my liver of sugar completely. What does this mean? It means:
- No candy- even on Easter
- No ice cream
- No bread- yes, bread has sugar
- No "Muffin Wednesdays" at work
- No rice
- No starchy veggies (carrots, peas, potatoes)
- No sugary fruits
- No fast food
- No sauces
- No dressings
- No juice
- No soda
- No chocolate
- and the worst....NO ELEPHANTS! (Okay, maybe I don't eat elephants, but this was one of my favorite childhood books. Random, I know.)
It's been hard and I have been tempted, but for 2 weeks now I can honestly say I have not cheated once. There are times when all I want is a giant BBQ bacon burger, but all the cravings leave when I see the number drop on the scale and my jeans get a little looser. The best thing is I feel healthier, and I have more energy. It's weird how eliminating sugar gives you
more energy. When I hit my goal, you can count on me celebrating with my good friends Ben and Jerry. I'll just be sure to share them, so history does not repeat itself.
4 comments:
Hi Chelsea! Love the "But No Elephants" part!!! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I'll definitely continue reading about your progress. You've motivated me to want to give it another try (perhaps this summer when I can really focus on it!) and maybe you can start posting some of the things you do eat and sharing recipes ... maybe but only if you have time! Thanks again!!!
Aunt Michelle
Wow...that would be so hard!! Way to go!
So what DO you eat? Sounds like you've eliminated everything but the weeds out of the backyard. :)
OK Chelsea ... sounds like all of us want to know what you eat! Spill the beans ... NOW! :)
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