Added Sugars

I was on Facebook last week, when a friend of mine posted a “no sugar” challenge. She and another friend, in preparation for friend #2’s wedding, had decided to take a break from products with added sugar, such as cookies, soda and the like. Of course, within 15 mins. of being updated, myself and others saw the post and decided to join the challenge as well. Unfortunately, the Milano cookies, Buttercrunch cookies and juice I consumed on the first day disqualified me, but I started over the next day. I tried to use my brain on the matter, convincing myself that Frosted Flakes wasn’t added sugar because I bought it that way, but decided to give it a break anyways. Here I am on Day 4 – drinking lemon water, eating oatmeal with dried cranberries and getting back on my exercise routine. If I told you I have a new burst of energy, I’d be lying to you. BUT… I do feel better about myself, knowing that I can make it without my Frosted Flakes and Berry Punch juice.

Sometimes we need to give ourselves a break from the “added sugars” in order to recognize what we can truly accomplish. Many times our activities become overcrowded with non-essentials, causing us to forget about the simple things that bring joy and peace to our lives. Almost anything in moderation is good, but nothing is wrong with fasting every once in a while. Your “added sugar” may be TV, the internet or pound cake. It may not seem like much at the time, nevertheless I’m sure you’d be surprised at what you can accomplish by giving it a break.

I’m heading out for a spin on bike. What about you?