No Sugar Please!

 

hello!

 

 

 

today i am celebrating

having been {almost} sugar free

white flour free

practically processed foods free

for six weeks.

 

i say 'almost' & 'practically'

'cos

i allow myself one day a month

to indulge in anything i may be totally yearning for

&

sometimes a little tiny bit of white flour or sugar may

creep into a meal

as a thickener or to enhance a flavour

but

for as much as possible i have stuck to it.

 

was it easy?

not at first.

it was ok for the first few days

then it got harder

before it got easier again.

the best video inspiration?
go to youtube,
watch "sugar: the bitter truth"...enlightening!

 

meals were not much of a problem...

basically meat or protein with veges/salad.

 

snacks...

i have learned to love nuts, raisins, dates

& fresh fruit,

sometimes a bit of cheese.

 

desserts...

my favourite is

greek full fat yoghurt, banana,

a tsp honey and a bit of fresh cream...yummo.

this satisfies all my sweet 'n' creamy desires!

 

have i lost weight?

yes...not really fast but it's going.

 

what are the advantages then?

i sleep better.

i'm happier with a clear conscience knowing

my body is getting vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive and heal.

i am more energetic.

i'm setting a better example for my family.

 

i want this to be a way of life, not a diet.

it's early days yet

but

i've got this far!

 

what good things are you doing for yourself today?

 

naturally Carol xox

 

 

p.s...what did i indulge in on those two days?  first day in july, american marshmallows and sausage rolls for dinner....second day in august, sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and cream! i wonder what september's will be?