After over a week of reducing my added sugar and saying no to cookies, cakes, candy, pies, and pastries, PMS has reared its ugly head. It was nearly 20 degrees above normal today, so my first indulgence was a stop at the local froyo. Ice cream was the one sweet I decided to keep on my acceptable list, so I wasn’t too upset by giving in to the melty, creamy deliciousness. Afterward, I felt kind of icky, which confirmed to me that giving up added sugar is a good thing.
After grocery shopping, I logged onto the computer. It was moving slowly, so I grabbed some plain, baked chips. I saw the Lindor Truffles in the cabinet. I tried to say no, but PMS had its grip on me. I was able to stop at one and a few chips, and realized shortly after that I was ready to press on with the no added sugar plan.
I feel pretty good about being able to stop the sugar attack without too much damage, but I have to admit my gut doesn’t feel as good tonight as it has this past week without the added sugar. I hope I can remember this feeling in a month or so when the sweet and salty cravings monster pays another visit.
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