Riot and Frolic

Hahahaha.  When I wrote the post title, I accidentally wrote "The Sugar-Free Thong".  That is something very different.

not this. ever

No, this is just about giving up sugar, not my choice in undies.  

I started doing a no-refined-sugar thing about two weeks ago and wanted to tell you how it's going, because people seem to be interested.  Or are feigning interest.  Either way, it gives me something to write about, so pretend away!

I have to tell you, as much as I try to eat healthy and you know, cram my face with salad, the ye olde sweet tooth always got me.  I had (ok, have) nooooo problem polishing off a half a pan of brownies (not a 9×9 pan, mind you, the BIG pans), eating 3 Cadbury creme eggs at a time, sitting down with a bowl of chocolate chips, or making friends with a jar of Nutella.  

Big fan of sugar.  BIG.  FAN.

i love you, too

I decided to go sugar-free on a whim and more or less for the challenge.  

Me: I bet you can't do it.

Me: I sooooo can!

Me:  Oh yeah?  Let's see it!

Me: Oh.  It is ON!

[Don't judge my chocolate-lovin', self-talkin' ways!]

It hasn't been too crazy; I still eat lots of treats.  You might have already read about some of the sugarless delights I've tried.  I'm on the search for more.  "MORE!" I say.

I talked to a friend of mine who is a bit of a miracle-worker in the health field, makes turtle brownies from pumpkin puree and with no sugar taste like HEAVEN, and she likes these three sites, sooooo guess what I'm doing after this?

Anna's Top Three Awesome Healthy Treats Websites:

1. Chocolate Covered Katie– duh
2. Elana's Pantry
3. Healthy Indulgences

Anyhoo, the "baking" (there's a lot of no-bake goodies) has been fun and interesting and delicious.  

The pay-off?  For three days, I thought it was making my skin clear up like never before, but then I remembered I started using a different soap.  I haven't weighed myself very recently, but I have read that most people lose a few pounds, so that's a plus.  I'd say my energy is up, but I'd be lying.  I haven't had any sort of amazing epiphanies since laying off the sugarcane, but I likened it to giving up soda.  You might not feel any different, but it is no doubt better for you.  

If you're looking for an easy health upgrade, I'd recommend trying this out.  Remember, this is coming from a girl who hates change (routine is our friend), loves sugar, and bakes a lot.  

What's your eating downfall?  Love the carbs?  Can't live without a rare steak every night?  Let's commiserate!

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