One Month Without Sugar

^ Basically, this is me right now if I got my hands on some sugar. ^

One month without sugar is now in the books.  I can honestly say that I didn't think I would make it this far.  With Easter only two weeks away, some of the BEST candy is out (in my opinion) and its hard to resist that temptation.  I'm wayyy past feeling good and I'm ready to cave and eat everything in sight.  Right now, my dream cheat meal would be a Turtle Waffle Bowl from Dairy Queen with a Penn Station chocolate chip cookie and Cabury Creme Eggs piled on top.  And a Moonpie on the side.  And an Ale-8.  Oh, and a Reese's egg.  I think you get my drift here.

Actually, that gave me a headache just thinking about it.  But I miss the sugar.  I miss chocolate.  Banning sugar from my life has changed my eating habits drastically.  Not only are my food choices obviously healthier, but I'm getting fuller quicker, and my portions have become smaller.  One thing that has happened that I know isn't good is that I'm actually forgetting to eat.  I never thought I would be that kind of person.  I am CONSTANTLY thinking about food and planning my next meal.  But when it comes to lunch, there have been many days that I will look up at the clock and see that it's past 2:00 pm and I haven't eaten yet.  So that is something that I need to work on.  But I've also noticed I've become more of a 'grazer' and less of a 'three large meals a day' type of eater.  And as far as my weight goes, I've lost a total of 15 pounds since I started four weeks ago.

So I've got two weeks left.  I am hoping I stick with these healthier habits, with a little bit of sweetness here and there.  I'm ready to try something sugary just to see how much my taste buds have changed.  Going without sugar for so long can drastically detox your taste buds making them more sensitive.  Eating foods high in sugar content can dull your senses, and by cleansing yourself from that sugar you are able to taste and have a better appreciation for REAL ingredients.  I can vouch for this.  I have a new love for fruits and vegetables without feeling the need to douse them in sugary dips and dressings.  Even meat tastes better without being smothered in A-1, Heinz, or Baby Ray's.  And I don't even like meat that much to begin with.

Aside from these ridiculous cravings, I'm loving all the positive changes so far.  We'll see how the next two weeks go.