As you wait patiently on the edge of your seat to find out whether or not I gave up salt and sugar this week I can proudly say that I gave up ADDED salt and sugar. It was hellacious! No sugar in my coffee or oatmeal, no salt on my food...it was torture! However, I did it. What I realized was that by the end of the week, I actually craved 'healthier', 'tastier' foods and did not crave the additional salt and sugar that I usually poured onto or into my foods. Yeah, me. Did I eat what I wanted? Hmmmm sometimes, but not as much. I tested myself in the worst way and got cookies with my lunch yesterday. Cookies are one of my all time weaknesses. I ordered 12...one dozen cookies of all my favorite flavors and I ate two. Under normal conditions and with no one around to tell me no, I could have and would have demolished more cookies than the Cookie Monster himself bringing him to absolute shame. BUT, I ate TWO...and not at the same time either. I had one with lunch and one before I went home and ended the day. Ok, so I passed the cookie test. *whew*
What I also did was ADD things to my daily routine such as Green Tea which I drank about 3 cups a day (this also seems to be helping me get over my coffee addiction) - Green Tea without sugar is so not tasty, but you get used to it after a few cups - by the way, I reuse my tea bags, so yes, I'm that frugal at times. I also added more water, which I HATE, but I survived, so I guess it stays. And...RAW VEGETABLES! Not my absolute favorites, but I did eat more vegetables this week.
I don't feel like I've lost weight - let's face it, I'm not expecting a miracle, but I do feel better physically and I have more energy...I also noticed that I have far less swelling in my legs and hands which is a huge plus. So this week, I'm going to add something physical while I continue to break the salt and sugar habit...WALKING.
I used to run track in elementary and Jr High (that would be Middle School for today's kids) so walking shouldn't be too difficult. I just have to discipline myself enough to just get up and do it. Ok, well, if you're keeping up:
Week 1: No more ADDED Salt and Sugar (I was too weak to cut out all of it at once and I don't recommend anyone do that, either, just so we're clear).
Week 2: START Walking!!!
See ya next week!
