ad⋅dic⋅tion [uh-dik-shuhn]
–noun persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmfulSugar IS physically harmful. Not in the obvious ways like drugs or alcohol. But physically, it takes a huge toll, and it is damaging to your body, even in small amounts. Look at the sky rocketing obesity and adult diabetes rates. That should be enough to tell me to STOP.
Why can I not stay away, or 'eat responsibly'? Because I am an addict. I binge EVERY TIME I eat sweets. EVERY TIME. ALWAYS.
Take my brother's wedding. Recently I have been on a no sugar kick, but decided that since my brother surprised us with a quick wedding, I would have a piece of his wedding cake. I mean, he only gets married once you know! And wedding cake, seriously, is in a class all its own. So, there I am helping out, so I basically miss out on the wedding cake. I grab two bites from Sweet Love who is sharing with The Boy. That should have been enough, I want that to have been enough, I fervently yearn for that to have been enough. BUT NO! Later, I spy a piece of cake that looks like no one touched it... so I dig in, and swallow every last friggen bite. Now, if you know me, you know I kind of have a spit thing. I do not like to drink after people, and I do not eat after anyone. That little 'incident' really opened up my eyes.
What do I have to do to break this addiction? It is not like they have therapy, and honestly, I would feel weird about that and would quite frankly think it is ridiculous... I mean, it is just FOOD.
Ugh. What is one to do?
On the bright side. I have decided to give up cokes forever. I just don't need them. It has already been over a month. Somehow, that does not seem terrible. Giving up sugar, however, is impossible. How do I live with that beast?
2 comments:
girl.. sugar IS addictive.
i have read so much about sugar its nuts... i know how bad it is for me. what it does to me.. and how bad it makes me feel. I have come to realize that i can not live in a world saturated by sugar and NOT ever eat it again... but what i can do is change what i do MOST of the time. and when i start diving back into sugar again.. be aware of the fact and back off again. I have drastically cut back the sugar in my life and i can feel it... now instead of feeling BAD when i dont have sugar..i feel BAD when i do.
just hang in there. dont be too hard on yourself and realize sometimes it is one meal at a time kinda day..
sugar addiction is real. and its strong.. you can do it.
(great job on the cokes..!)
'Sweet" post (no pun intended)hehehe
If you figure out the secret, let me know! I am starting detox cleanse #2 after Thanksgiving...maybe that will help!
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