As of February 25, 2009 I completed one year with no sugar added. It all started when I went to my Cardiologist who said I needed to get off sugar while I was pregnant. He did say I could have honey, but to lay off the sweets. This means that I didn't eat a donut, Twinkie, or ice cream for a whole year. I also didn't drink any of my beloved Diet Coke. I was able to eat sugar substitutes which did help. I don't think I have ever eaten so much sugar-free chocolate pudding in my life! I also got to cash into the challenge that my Dad gave to our family for whoever is able to abstain from sugar for a whole year would get $500 bucks.
Jake only has 3 more months left doing the no sugar too! Even though it has been difficult, it has made the difference having Jake do it with me. Jake would always tell me that he had no problem doing it because he knows that a piece of cake is not worth the $500 he would be giving up if he ate it. I told you he is a true business man at heart.
On the morning of the 25th Jake had a beautiful chocolate donut waiting for me. I immediately felt sick after eating it, but it was awesome! My co-worker, Steve, made me a plate of my favorite pumpkin bars and I felt sick after eating those too. I think I should probably just stay off the sugar for good because I feel so much better without it. It is so hard to live without chocolate and caffeine!
Jake only has 3 more months left doing the no sugar too! Even though it has been difficult, it has made the difference having Jake do it with me. Jake would always tell me that he had no problem doing it because he knows that a piece of cake is not worth the $500 he would be giving up if he ate it. I told you he is a true business man at heart.
On the morning of the 25th Jake had a beautiful chocolate donut waiting for me. I immediately felt sick after eating it, but it was awesome! My co-worker, Steve, made me a plate of my favorite pumpkin bars and I felt sick after eating those too. I think I should probably just stay off the sugar for good because I feel so much better without it. It is so hard to live without chocolate and caffeine!
9 comments:
Um... I don't think I could do that... especially with Glenneth living at my house...
OK that's impressive. I could never do that...really I couldn't, not even if I was offered $500! Crazy...congrats to you though...that is quite the accomplishment!
Way to go Maria! I think we would all be healthier without refined sugar. But it is so hard to give up. You are awsome!
That is so great! I don't know if I could do that. It would really be a huge change for me! Get something nice for yourself with the money!
Maria, I amazed by you and Jake! What an incredible feat of self-control! I have such a sweet tooth, I don't think I could ever do it, but girl, you are an inspiration! And no Diet Coke? Unbelievable! YOU GO GIRL!
That's SO awesome!! Congrats! you definately deserved that chocolate donut even if you did get sick after that. You GO GIRL!!
I know I couldn't do this. I have a huge sweet tooth.
Maybe a little too huge.
Good for you though
Way to go Maria! You are awesome. Enjoy that $500. I love you!
You are awesome! I'm so glad I don't have to feel guilty about eating sugar around you anymore!
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