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…

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’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 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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An update for those of you following my (processed) sugar-free journey: Yesterday was a special day as days go… it was my 18th Wedding Anniversary. To celebrate my hubby and I went out to eat at Outback Steakhouse and had a wonderful meal! I had a huge slab of beef, a baked potato with extra …

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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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I made it one week processed sugar-free! Today was ever-so-slightly easier craving-wise… eating more protein is definitely key! 🔑❤️  I am hoping each day gets a little easier… I’d like to stop feeling such a strong pull towards thoughts of sugary treats and beverages! I’m looking forward to my daydreams drifting to other things! 😝  …

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I am closing down on Day #3 of eating sugar-free! Today was the longest yet! 😳 I’m not gonna lie, I’ve had some serious food cravings today! I imagined at times how yummy a big dish of cake batter fro yo with caramel and white chocolate chips from The Pink Walrus would be!  I swear …

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Day One of my Sugar-Free Challenge is DONE! 29 days to go! It was an easy start, but a rough finish! Ha! I began my day with several spoons of almond butter…. Yum!    For lunch I enjoyed a lettuce-wrapped sandwich of roast beef, cheese and mayo with an unsweetened iced tea. I smacked later …

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