(... okay, cue Amy Winehouse...)
Today, I'm officially going into detox...here in the comfort of my own home...
After being sick (with an eye infection, laryngitis, and coughing up more lungs than I'm sure I had) since December 27, I finally feel strong enough to face my addiction and deal with it once and for all.
"My name is Nenette, and I'm a sugar-holic."
My sugar addiction is my final frontier. I've easily improved the other aspects of my health - taking my vitamins, drinking my water, cutting out dairy, and increasing my protein intake - but sweets and bad carbs are my Mt. Everest and my Achilles' Heel (... oh, cue Brad Pitt in Troy...).
Like an alcoholic, I can't stop at just one. At Halloween, a taste of candy will lead to a whole box, and at Thanksgiving, a spoonful of garlic-fried rice will lead to a couple of bowls. Before you know it, I'm feeling sluggish, foggy, nauseous, and not quite myself anymore. And the next day, my sinuses are stuffed up, and I've gained weight.
This is what pushed me off the CRON wagon the first time, and I know that, if I don't kick this, with my insulin resistance, I'll never be where I want to be health-wise.
So, I've set my goals, and today, the first day of my detox (and the first day in 2008 where I actually feel human again), I'm moving all of the things that trigger my addictive cravings into a different cupboard, pulling out my copy of Joshi's Holistic Detox
and planning my menu for the week. One step at a time. It's a start.
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I've never detoxed before, although I've thought about it...
Hi Nenette
I read your comment on Deborah's blog. So I hpe you get your CR back on track after the holidays. I think it's a similar pattern for all of us. I dated someone from the Phillipines for three years, so I'm aware of some of your holiday treats. Besides its just that the holidays are about getting together with family and friends, and that usually happens around eating events.
Cheers, Arturo
Good for you! Sugar is a real addiciton and I battle with it as well. Keep us posted how things go and how you are feeling.
Good news is that sugar addiction is *really* easily broken. :-) Not so sure about those bready carbs though; they really hold on tight. Good luck!
@ Zandria:
I highly recommend it, especially if you eat a lot of wheat, dairy, and/or sugars. I always feel lighter, less sluggish, and energetic after. If you're interested in doing one, there are many different ones out there you can try. I'll keep you all posted on how this one goes for me.
@ Arturo:
Thanks, Arturo. :) Yes, those Filipino treats always do me in! I'm feeling more optimistic about getting back to my regular CR levels. It's been a couple of days, and I'm already feeling a difference. Cheers, my friend!
@ Jen:
Thanks for the support, Jen! Welcome to lifecandy, and thanks for commenting.
@ Sara:
Thanks, Sara! Bread is an issue for me too, but I find that I can kick the bread habit more easily than the sugar habit though... but so far, so good. :)
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