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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On June 1st of this year I went cold turkey on sugar including: processed sugar, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, honey and agave… basically ALL sugars except that which is naturally found in fruit. I learned quite a few things during this challenge… most of those I will share with now, although I may expand on …

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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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27 days of sugar-free living have passed. I’m doing much much better everyday with less and less cravings. I have found that I am beginning to plan what sugary treats I may consume when I finish this challenge. Part of me can’t wait… and another part of me is scared. to. death.  The “what ifs” …

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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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23 days done! Today I passed on pizza and homemade ice cream during our staff meeting at work… both sugar-infused and previous favorites of mine! I’m finding it easier and easier to resist sugary foods as I get closer each day to my 30 day goal! PS I enjoyed another latte today without flavorings! It’s a …

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