Vacation from Sugar



So yesterday I felt inspired to do a sugar detox for a week. I haven't done one for a really long time mostly because I am a proponant of moderation and I've felt like eating just a little bit of sugar is better than trying to go off of it all together. A little can't hurt right? That's how Ive been thinking except for lately Ive been a little bit of an overachiever and have been going all out! The biggest reason that I want to cut back on my sugar this time is not to lose weight but to seriously just feel better.

Yesterday was a perfect example, I was feeling sluggish and a little blah and I thought maybe splurging and eating a couple donuts will help me feel better... but I was wrong. I realize that I often have this kind of thinking but sugar never comes through for me the way I think it should.

So even though it is more towards the extreme side.. I decided that I could use a little bit of extremism this next week! I am going to eat lots of fresh fruit with possibly some healthy goodies (such as homeade granola bars) . All of today has gone great and I'm feeling awesome.  I was tired from not sleeping well last night which always makes me feel especially needy for sweets but I stuck through. And now I dont have that edgy feeling after a sugar crash! So heres cheers to a sugar free week and feeling good. :D

Magic Meatloaf!

Making February a month of charity, why I think using a food diary would be helpful, why women need to give themselves a break..... these are just a couple of blog post ideas that I never followed through on.I took different pictures of meals ive made etc. Lets just say nothing seemed to ever fit. In fact I even thought maybe I could do a blog post about blog post ideas! :)

Well tonight I made meatloaf and I must admit without being too humble that it was delicious ;) So heres my post:I think the reason I loved the meatloaf so much was because I just decided to add what sounded good and crossed my fingers. Somtimes doing something new is fun even if it doesnt turn out perfect.But to my delight it was even better than I expected. There is something so envigorating about throwing things up in the air and seeing where they land. It always takes a little bit of courage to take the chance but it feels so good. Maybe it was just a meatloaf but I think the principle is relevant in so many places in life.Whether it be starting a new hobby, keeping up with an old hobby or choosing what outfit you wear there are so many places to find spontaneity and creativity.

Note to self: doing something new and different is fun even if it doesn't turn out perfect!

( The meatloaf is hiding :D )