I’m Back!

My back was bothering me last week so I took the week off from exercise.  I felt like it was about to go out but the time off did it’s job.  I also took a week off recording what I ate.  That, unlike the break from exercise, was a big mistake,   I’ve been on a sugar binge.  That’s right, I’m talking pie, cake, cookies, you name it, I’ve eaten it in the last week.  Pizza also came into play.  I’ve also gain back 3 pounds.  Yes, I ate a SHIT LOAD of sugar. 

But today  is a new day and a new month.  It’s June 1 and it’s Day 1 of NO SUGAR.  I’m finally going to do it.  I’ve committed to 30 days of no sugar.  I’ve heard it’s 30 days to a new habit and I’m figuring the intense cravings won’t subside quickly so I’d better do the 30 days.  I’m giving up all baked goods, bread, pasta and white rice.  I’m also giving up wine, which is very high in sugar.  Dear God, help me. 

You might wonder how it’s going so far.  It’s okay, but I figure I’m still living off the sugar fumes from the previous 7 days.  I’m also taking a break from the gym and doing my exercising at home this month.  I’ve been getting bored so this will provide a much-needed change of pace.  Don’t think that means I’m slacking off, though.  Today I took a 2 hour hike, which kicked my ass. 

Right now, I’m terrified about what tomorrow will bring.  I fear the sugar cravings like someone else might fear withdrawal from heroin.  But there’s only one way out of this and that’s by going through it.