Cold Turkey

I believe in moderation, but I think I am going cold turkey this time. 

I constantly whine and feel guilt about the way I fuel my body.  I am pretty sure that my food choices are the reason I feel tired, annoyed, and sometimes lethargic.  This week has kinda been an overload of negativity for me, and whenever that happens, I feel the need for change.  That feeling has led me strongly consider giving up sweets.  That is right.  All sweets.  In any form.

I tend to overload myself with reasons that I deserve to indulge.  I have a few mini-PB cups after my morning coffee to clean the taste out of my mouth.  I grab a cookie or two after lunch because I have convinced myself that all meals should end with a sweet treat.  After work, I nibble on a few sugary snacks because I want something that my body can process before my run.  And, then, in the evening, I cap my night with a larger portion of dessert to feel like I am treating myself for working hard throughout the day--I always seem to ignore that fact that I was "treating myself" the entire time.

I do not plan on giving sweets and sugars up forever, just a short while.  On March 9th, Lent begins.  Although I am not a huge church-goer, I remember trying to give things up for lent as a kid, and, as an adult, I am going to give it a go once again. 

Honestly, I want to see if it makes a difference.  I am so healthy in other aspects of my life.  I run marathons, practice yoga, and most of my actual meal choices are made based on good nutritional value.  I just have this one vice.  I am hoping that by not eating sweets for a while my body will not crave them as much, and after the sweet-less stint, it will be easier for me to say no.

I like a challenge, and I know putting my challenge up on this blog will hold me accountable.  NO SWEETS FROM MARCH 9--APRIL 25!***

***Chocolate Outrage Gu is not a sweet, but a necessary racing tool :)