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…

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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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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I have now completed  day 19 of my sugar-free challenge! I’m holding on strong and I am feeling pretty good about it! This challenge has been SO much more than just eliminating processed sugar and artificial sweetener… it has taught me a lot! One BIG thing it has taught me is that I can do …

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My 18th day proved to be quite a bit easier than some of the rest. I’m much more at ease in eating unsweetened foods and more comfortable with my options. I’m not nearly as stressed about trying to figure out what I can eat and what is on my forbidden list. This makes me much …

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Whoo! Hoo! I’ve made it halfway to my original goal of 30 days without sugar! It has now been a total of 15 days without processed sugar* (including corn syrup, honey and agave) and the journey continues. I definitely felt an increase in cravings on day 15 despite taking my Candida supplement. I realize though …

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I’ve made it 13 days (processed) sugar-free! Today was no harder, but no easier. I definitely am becoming more and more aware of what foods have added sugar and what don’t. I’m also learning of new things to enjoy that are sans sugar, so that’s cool. 13 days of learning how much I depended on …

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So maybe I DO have a bit of a BAD attitude! There is something very therapeutic and indulgent in being perfectly honest… 10 days down and being sugar-free sucks! Right now it is just not good. Blah. Bleck. Booooring! I honestly feel sorry for myself. I’m wondering if this was a bad idea.  10 days …

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I’ve made it 5 days of eating (processed) sugar-free! The cravings are no better, but no worse and… happy me! I’ve discovered hamburgers off the grill seem to take away my sugar craving! Go figure! 😉 Bring on the beef and bring on the protein!  I ate 2 extra thick and juicy ones on a …

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