Today was my fifth day without refined sugars; still going strong on that. Today's test was that I was going out to lunch with some coworkers and didn't have a choice of restaurant. I was pretty nervous about being able to find whole foods and to avoid sugars. Luckily, they chose a Mexican restaurant, so it was pretty simple. I had a fish burrito that had chunks of fish mixed in with beans, rice, lettuce, and tomato. They even had a salsa bar where I go pico de gallo, making sure to only get the good bits and not the watery parts, which I was afraid had sugar in it. I really do see my mindset changing and I'm thrilled! Now, if I can make it through the baby shower I have tonight and the bridal shower tomorrow, I'll be golden!
I also ordered my first box of food from Full Circle Farm and I'm psyched! After placing my order today (which I'll get next Wednesday) I was able to review my box contents and make substitutions from a short list. I also was able to look in their "Green Grocer" section and add a few more things to my cart. We're getting turnips, green onions, strawberries, broccoli, and carrots, amongst other things. I'm really excited! I will still have to make a trip to the market to fill out the order, but it's all for non-organic things which is fine. I can see this working pretty well!
I've found myself talking more and more about this to others and am finding that I'm really passionate about it. Now I just have to avoid being Militant Food Mommy. :)
I am seriously thinking of taking a sugar break. i'm glad you're feeling so good about it!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I'm so impressed with your commitment and how quickly you've embraced these changes. And there's nothing wrong with being a militant food mommy. Welcome to the club. ;-)
ReplyDeleteChris at www.spoonfedblog.net
(BTW, I don't know if you realize this, but your comments section doesn't allow an open URL option. It appears that commenters must have an account with one of the named services, which could be a deterrent to people commenting. And you don't want that!)
Janaya, I am feeling great! I have to admit, there have been a couple of times when I would have liked, say, a scone, but it's not worth it. I really want to break my addiction!
ReplyDeleteHi Chris! Love your blog. I didn't know that about the comments, but am not sure what to do about it. I'll check my settings.
As for being a Militant Food Mommy, I don't mind being one for the safety and health of my family. I just am trying to not be one of those people that turns every conversation about anything into a spiel on HFCS. Militant Food Mommy at home, advocate everywhere else. Hope that makes sense. :)
Ah... figured the comments thing out. Hope it works!
ReplyDeleteMakes perfect sense!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks so much for supporting and linking to my blog.
(Just tried the URL option and, as you can see, it indeed works.)