Day One

Today was my first day of no sugar...
It wasn't too bad. There were cookies out on the counter this morning and I wanted one but I resisted. Go me! There are still some Sour Patch Jolly Rancher gummies that I got at the movie last night that I need to chuck. I don't want any temptation near me if I have anything to do about it! Rachael and I went to the H-4 dessert social tonight and they had brownies and rice krispy treats and sugar-filled juice but I had none! For breakfast I had yogurt. Then after church I had a Healthy Choice dinner. Then at 3 pm I had an orange. At 7 pm, I had chicken and tomoatoes (not my choice, I went to a goodbye dinner party) and a breadstick and then at 9 pm, I had half of a green pepper and another yogurt. I still really want one of those cookies.
From what I've heard, day two and three are the worst. Mindy said you get the "shakes"! Nuts. Tomorrow will be difficult because there is an ample candy supply at work and we have a birthday celebration. The person whose birthday it is, he's a pretty healthy person. So maybe he'll pick fruit for his treat. I can only hope.
When Rachael and I were talking about our sugar intake, I realize that there probably hasn't been a day that goes by that I haven't had some sort of processed sugar. That's scary. Sugar is like my crack. I have to go through the mental and physically withdrawls!

A Spoonful of Sugar...

I've always known that I can accomplish something if I really try. Sometimes I put goal off or slack off because of procrastination (aka being lazy). But now I have a new goal - no sugar for a week. Pick your jaw up off the floor. I've always wanted to try this but never thought I had the willpower to do so. My inspiration to do this is because of things my siblings have done in the past. My brother Greg had a goal to go without TV for awhile. I know he reached his set goal (it was one month, I believe) and I think he is surpassing it. I know that when Mindy lived back in California, she and Laurie Goff set a goal of no sugar for awhile. I think that they actually made it! And most recently, Sandy's latest blog post about running. I have accomplished goals that were difficult too - like graduating college! It took me awhile but hey, I finished!

This is something that I think will be very difficult. I've never tried this before! But just so we are clear on what Holly is NOT eating - processed sugar. Candy, cake, brownies, soda, etc. I will still be having fruit and the SMALL amounts of sugar found in things like my oatmeal (Weight Control oatmeal , 2 grams of sugar per packet) and my Healthy Choice dinners. Keep those frosted brownies and delicious doughnuts away from me!

I figure the more people I tell, the more people will ask how I am doing and encourage me to keep on the right track. A week doesn't seem like that long but I know it will feel like forever! I hope that this will get the sugar crave out of my system somewhat. I know that in order to get fit and stay healthy, this is something I need to cut back on!

A Little Taste of Paradise

Wow. That's all I can say. Wow.

With views that took my breath away (and how fast the bus

drivers drove), this was an amazing adventure!

The water was warm, the people were friendly and helpful,

the sand felt soft and the sun was glowing.

Due to the swine flu, the resort was pretty bare until Friday. I wouldn't have

it any other way though!

I did so many things that I haven't done before - snorkeling, using the Mexican

transportation system and swim in the Carribean Sea just to name a few!

One week!

The time has FINALLY arrived! I don't know if I've ever been more excited for anything in my life... Well, maybe that one time The Rock came to town. But my trip is almost here!

Nothing but beach and sun for four days - who wouldn't love that?

There are nifty little pools to wash the sand off your feet for when you leave the beach area

Look at that view - gorgeous! And I might be tempted to take home some of the room decor...

I have things planned every day until my trip to help these last few days fly... Tonight is kickboxing and The Biggest Loser. Wednesday I'm going to the Food Bank to volunteer. Thursday is kickboxing and Southland (awesome new TV drama!). Friday night is a get together with some of my high school buddies. Saturday is my wax appointment and going shopping for the little items I still need. Sunday is Mothers Day -woo hoo! A home cooked meal always is good. Monday night is pedicures and packing! I wish that there was a bootcamp class fixed in there somewhere to kick my butt one last time before I go - here's to wishing!