I've never really done New Year's Resolutions before, but after reading Angela's blog post about them, I was attracted to a few of hers, so I will get into the spirit this year.
Here are my resolutions:
- No refined sugar or corn syrup: Refined sugar is a poison and I think I am clearly addicted to it if I have something sweet every single day. This will also help me eat more fruit and vegetables, because I will likely snack on them, rather than sugary things.
- Grains... Grains...: I will eat fibrous grains at every meal. The average American apparently has 4 grams of fiber a day, when they should have 50.
- Limit TV Show Watching: Libby and I don't have access to live television, but we often get DVDs of shows. Like most people, cliff-hangers really get us and we often watch many episodes in a row. So, we will only watch movie-length amounts of shows, meaning a maximum of 3 episodes for a show like Buffy (which is our current show.)
- More Exercise: Every morning I do crunches and push-ups, but I used to do more daily exercises. (For example, I used to have a particular weight-lifting regime, but I lost my weights in our move from MA.) So, I'm bringing back some of these.
Should be fun!
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I didn't eat any sugar at all for more than a year and it was definitely good for me. I got less easily annoyed and lost about 15 lbs (the weight came off pretty quickly).
I've since started eating it again, but only when the dessert is something special (certainly nothing that comes wrapped in plastic!).
O wow! My resolution last year (2008) was to go without sugar...I just made it as of midnight last night! I also blogged all about my experiences, so if you are interested in any pointers, especially when the cravings kick in, let me know. Cravings almost did me in. My conclusion is that sugar is not only addictive physically and psychologically, but it is a mind-altering drug. How else can I describe the fact that if I am eating it, IT starts to take control and makes me eat more of it...
Anyway, be encouraged this year. You can do it and you'll find you feel wonderful!
Does raw sugar count?
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