Not Just A Blonde

We are "Not Just" who we seem to be on this Earthly plane, but so much more. We are ALL children of a loving God who is calling us home to Love. This blog is dedicated to those of us on that journey together…

Part of my spiritual journey is trying to live a healthier life. Last month I went 30 days without sugar. So now here I am experiencing life post sugar-detox… and what have I noticed?  Well, for one, I noticed the huge SUGAR CRASH that follows any indulgence of a highly sugary treat such as a …

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It’s been a couple of weeks now since I concluded my 30 day sugar-free challenge and I’d like to offer you an update! I’m pleased to say that the 30 day challenge was indeed a success. I was being consumed by sugar cravings and eating a sugar dominated diet. I was addicted… and I believe …

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A little something sweet I ate today… Actually the only something sweet! Unsweetened Greek yogurt with ripe raspberries and raw honey drizzled on top… delicious!  I’m doing VERY well with managing my sugar consumption lately. I do believe that the 30 Day Sugar-Free Challenge definitely helped me detox! Honey now tastes better… and sweeter than …

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I did it! I completed my 30 Day Sugar-Free Challenge! I learned SO many things along this journey and I’m sure as I continue post sugar-detox I will continue to learn even more!  It’s crazy to me to think I’ve been without sugar in my diet (no processed sugar,no artificialsweetner,no honey, no agave, and no …

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Today marks the 30th day of my sugar-free challenge! I’ve almost completed my goal and will be going one additional day to cover that accidental sip that happened at the 2 week mark (see day 14 image for details😝)! What a month! What a journey! I’ve leaned SO much about myself, about others, about food, …

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Well, it’s day 29 folks and day 30 should technically be my last day eating processed sugar, honey, agave and artificial sugar FREE! What a month! Hard to believe that for this whole month if I wanted something sweet, fruit was my only option!  Why isn’t day 30 my last day of my 30 day sugar-free …

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My sugar-free journey is soon coming to an end and I am still finding I crave sugar. Everyday I continue to be acutely aware of what I’m not able to eat. It’s not as hard to resist though as saying no is almost a habit. I’m curious to see how I will continue once this …

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In just a few days I will go out to eat without menu restrictions! I’ve been having to avoid eating certain menu items because of the certainty of lurking sugar! No honey walnut shrimp at Panda Express today… instead I had mushroom chicken. Don’t get me wrong, it was good. In fact, it was VERY …

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I’ve come to realize by making healthy choices and directly extending myself love, patience, forgiveness and compassion I can become the me as I was intended to be! Without my health, excess weight and food:drink cravings as distractions I can pursue my purpose and my dreams with confidence and without distractions! Big lessons I’m learning …

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I made it day 24…. down 3# from week1 and I am feeling pretty good. I can’t say I feel better than I did before I quit, but I might and just not remember how I felt because of the difficult early detox days! 😉 I’m having 80% less cravings too so that’s been nice! …

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