Icing on brownies and sprinkles on cookies, cake with fudge topping and bright colored candy.
Double-stuffed mint Oreos straight from the store, these are a few of my favorite things.
I could go on and on, but the gist is that I have a slight obsession with sugary concoctions. I truly don't discriminate against dessert in any form. But I have come to the realization that this relationship with sugar will cause diabetes in a matter of months.
Sugar and I have been at battle before. I've had small victories and some failures. But this time I need something different to break my eating habits. Nothing extreme, nothing I can't maintain, just a form of helpful control.
I've been thinking about this problem a great deal this past week. I then remembered a story a new friend told me about a woman who wanted to stop smoking. She decided that if she smoked another cigarette she would give $2,000 to an organization she detested, the KKK. Every time she reached for a cigarette, images of lynchings and burnings came to her mind and helped her put the cigarette down. She quit. Cold turkey. Very impressive.
Well, I've decided to adapt her method. I'm not going cold turkey, but I am limiting myself to one treat a day. This could be one Tootsie Roll or a cupcake, but the goal is to begin being selective in the sugary delights I put in my mouth until August 31 (the day before my birthday).
So what happens if I eat more than one treat (definition of treat: anything considered a dessert including granola bars and full calorie soda) per day? Well, I've written out a check to Jason Chaffetz's senate campaign to be sent out on my birthday if I fail. I have no desire to get myself in political hot water with this blog. I'm a fiery independent that dislikes extremism, and Jason Chaffetz somewhat embodies this Tea Party movement that I have a hard time understanding. I also would be just sick if Jason Chaffetz won a senate seat after Bob Bennett lost his. (I have a baby crush on Bob Bennett and always will. Such a great guy.)
Anyway, so this blog (my very first blog) is to monitor my progress for my new 18 week goal starting tomorrow. Wish me luck. I'll need it.
I could go on and on, but the gist is that I have a slight obsession with sugary concoctions. I truly don't discriminate against dessert in any form. But I have come to the realization that this relationship with sugar will cause diabetes in a matter of months.
Sugar and I have been at battle before. I've had small victories and some failures. But this time I need something different to break my eating habits. Nothing extreme, nothing I can't maintain, just a form of helpful control.
I've been thinking about this problem a great deal this past week. I then remembered a story a new friend told me about a woman who wanted to stop smoking. She decided that if she smoked another cigarette she would give $2,000 to an organization she detested, the KKK. Every time she reached for a cigarette, images of lynchings and burnings came to her mind and helped her put the cigarette down. She quit. Cold turkey. Very impressive.
Well, I've decided to adapt her method. I'm not going cold turkey, but I am limiting myself to one treat a day. This could be one Tootsie Roll or a cupcake, but the goal is to begin being selective in the sugary delights I put in my mouth until August 31 (the day before my birthday).
So what happens if I eat more than one treat (definition of treat: anything considered a dessert including granola bars and full calorie soda) per day? Well, I've written out a check to Jason Chaffetz's senate campaign to be sent out on my birthday if I fail. I have no desire to get myself in political hot water with this blog. I'm a fiery independent that dislikes extremism, and Jason Chaffetz somewhat embodies this Tea Party movement that I have a hard time understanding. I also would be just sick if Jason Chaffetz won a senate seat after Bob Bennett lost his. (I have a baby crush on Bob Bennett and always will. Such a great guy.)
Anyway, so this blog (my very first blog) is to monitor my progress for my new 18 week goal starting tomorrow. Wish me luck. I'll need it.
I'm with you on this Rachel. I am a firm believer in the hazards of too much sugar. After a sugar filled Easter weekend I am ready to swear off sugar completely.
ReplyDeleteRach you can do it!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Rach.
ReplyDeleteGood for you in many ways! I don't like Chaffetz and I really hope that check does not go out :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Rach! I will be sure to make the caramel rolls on a day you have not already partaken of sugar. That check must not be sent :)
ReplyDeleteYou better not give in. You might think about allowing this website to help you in your goal: http://www.stickk.com/
ReplyDeleteGood luck! That's a great goal and a great way to stick to a goal. I'm excited to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're using the story from RadioLab for your method to combat sugar. And even more than that, how did we never get to the topic of politics on our trip? I'm right with you. Strong independent with a crush on good ol Bob too. You've just climbed yet another notch, Miss Rachel.
ReplyDeleteRach,
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze! And, donating to the Chaffetz campaign is scary enough to make anyone stay away from sugar!
I'll be right here to cheer you on and do whatever it takes to prevent the check from being sent! One treat a day is such a manageable idea — good one.
ReplyDeleteYou are so completely adorable. This is Erin Thornhill (Reeder) from the LRC. Love the post--the link came up on my fb newsfeed. Way to go! Love the whole idea!
ReplyDeleteStarting tomorrow, I will be sending you a dozen lemmon macaron cookies from Lakoda Bakery in Arlington, MA 6 days a week until 8/31/11!!! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Now to start running!
ReplyDeleteOh Rachel. If only I were as strong as you...
ReplyDeleteI love this Rachy. Me and my cousin did a sugar time out, and had to eat a can of dog food if we gave in. It worked quite well. Giving your money to Republicans is basically the same thing.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I saw Emily's link to this on facebook and couldn't help myself. I'm thrilled about it. Way to go, Rachel.- Kristie (Anderson)
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