Around January, I decided to try something that was unusual for me: go without sweets for two months. Not as a diet, or anything like that, but just to cleanse myself of the sugary gunk that I consume at least twice a week, somewhere or other. Also, I felt it might be good to discipline myself and have a little self-control (which, when it comes to food, I am not so swell at).
Unfortunately, all did not go as planned, as you might imagine. Birthdays came, holidays came, special treats came...I don't think I even lasted a week. And so I gave up, and the months went by. I was my usual indulgent self once more...
Last week, randomly and out of the blue, I decided it was time for a change. This time, I dragged Olivia into it, and we both solemnly promised last Tuesday that from that second onward, for two full weeks, we would stay away from artificial sugar and desserts. Now, a week later, I am proud to say that aside from a finger tip of frosting {we couldn't frost a cake without knowing whether or not the frosting was edible!} and one chocolate chip, we have remained completely sweet-free.
*APPLAUSE*
..Thank you, thank you. :) Yes, it has been hard. It is funny that we should pick graduation week of all weeks...do you realize how many m & m bowls, cookies, grad. cakes, and ice cream punches we have had to forgo? Not to mention the fact that our church has a potluck every week, complete with a table full of goodies which tempt and mock. :P But, it feels good to know that my system is being cleared of unwanted icky stuff, and certain steps have been taken to ensure that we still get treats along with the others. :)
Just in case you decide you want to join us, here are some examples of sweet alternatives we have been partaking of:
• Blueberries
• Almonds
• Rice Crackers
• Various Smoothies
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Banana-Berry Smoothie
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 cups frozen strawberries
2 bananas, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup coconut milk
Simply blend all ingrediants together with blender
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• Sugar-free popsicles
...Have you ever tried a sweet-free challange?
