Let me draw you a picture: a woman, nearly 40, married to a great guy, has 3 beautiful and amazing kids. She has all the reasons to feel great and be happy. But She is overweight, tired, not happy, not satisfied, her head is full of voices that she can bearly hear her own. This is me. Well, that was me. Over a month ago I felt so lost, with no direction. I wasn’t patient with my kids, the house was a mess, I didn’t feel good. Well, you get the picture.
I cannot tell you exactly why I decided to change, it was a process that led me to the decision that things had to change. And I knew that the first step is to change my diet. The idea that I am addicted to sugar is not something new to me. Every diet I did in the past I always had rewards, a treat once or twice a week. It was chocolate or something else. And the craving for sweets never died, it was always there, lurking in the dark, waiting for me to eat a little bit more. And I always did. And that is why I always failed and gained back everything and more.
This time, I decided to cut it all out! I decided to stop the chocolate, the white bread. Everything. The first few days were so hard. I was looking around the house for something to eat. The struggle was real!
Every time I looked for something sweet I decided to eat a fruit or a vegetable instead. After a few days, the desire for sweet calmed down and it got easier. I was looking for it less and found healthy and better ways to fill my days.
Here are some of the ways that helped me in my process:
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Remove the house from obstacles.
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Make meals in advance.
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Create a meal menu so I know what I eat and when.
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Drink lots of water. I drink almost 4 Lt. these days.
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I added exercise to my routine in the morning. At first, it was 10 minutes and now I do an hour 3 times a week.
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I listened to motivational lectures about health and self-development. It helped to motivate me and keep me on the path.
The difference in who I am today and who I was a month ago is huge. I’m not talking only about the 4 kg I lost (though I cannot say I don’t like that change 🙂 ). The craving for sweet is gone. There is some chocolate in the cupboard that my kids got and I don’t even remember that it is there unless they ask for it. I feel more energized, I can clean the kitchen at the end of the day and not just lay on the couch with no power. I feel much clearer in my head. That I can find solutions for things much more easily. I have a plan and I’m not lost as I used to think. I feel more positive about everything.
I just feel great. It has been a long time since I felt this way. I love it and I love me (which I wouldn’t say in the past). This is my win!
It is a little change but it makes a huge difference. With all the work that I have done the past month, I feel that I am changing my life and making it better for me and for my family.
I have a long way to go and more work to do, but I feel much stronger and confident about it than I ever been.
Did you ever try a change in your life that made a big impact on your life?
I will continue to update you here on my journey.
Until next time,
Don’t forget to smile 🙂
This is how I feel right now…I know I need to change.. I thinking going to start tomorrow but tomorrow never comes or it come for a 1/2 of a day then back to old habits. It’s so frustrating. I hate the way I look! I hate the way I feel! I hate the way my mind thinks! But do I take the steps to change no I haven’t! Why!?! I don’t understand I’m the only one that can change my thoughts feeling and actions. I want that person holding my hand, telling me what to do and how to do it but on the other side of the coin I want to do it myself to prove that I have it within me to change, to succeed and become the person I was meant to be. Stronger. Healthier. A good example.
Hi Laura,
I know what you are feeling right now is hard and difficult to deal with. It is hard to take the first step. However, maybe try and take just a little step first. Try a decide on one little thing (really little!) that you want to add to your life or change and do that until you feel more comfortable to add another thing. That really helped me in the process. For example, try to drink one more glass of water every day, or add a vegetable to every meal (If changing your diet is what you want to change). Baby steps. Another thing is by educating yourself more by reading a motivational book or watching videos. I hoped that helped a little bit more. I will do more posts about this. Also, you can write to me at lifeinsimplewords at gmail dot com.
All the best and good luck
Michal
It’s because you have an addiction and you are afraid to let go. You think if you give it up there will be nothing to enjoy in life. But once you finally do it, you’ll find it wasn’t so.
I was praying that the Lord would help me lose this weight then I ran across this article that is describing my life. I need the motivation to continue. Everything you described is me.
You can find the one thing that you can do today that will help you move forward. Find something small, be consistent with it and you will see results. All the best and good luck!
I went sugar free for about a month and a half…until the Halloween candy started coming in (im a teacher). However in that short time my headaches disappeared, my body no longer ached, my mind was clear, and the darn cravings for my next sugar treat/fix were just gone. I felt in control. I felt great. Starting it again tomorrow.
Good for you! You can do it! It is amazing how much it affects our life!
Well it’s been a few years since you wrote this but I’ve come across it here in the very beginning of 2019. 11 months ago I made the biggest change of my life, I got sober from opiates after 10 years of abuse. Even though my life is really good I find myself feeling just as you have described. I know it’s the sugar. But I keep telling myself that I’ve made enough major changes for now. Coming across your post gave me the little push I needed to start another improvement in me. Thank you!
Good for you for doing changes in your life. Every step moves you forward! Good luck!
I have been working out ( on a exercise bike) for a month evert day. Didn’t lose a pound. After reading the article I remembered what I had to do years back to lose weight. I’m in my late 50’s, and it has always been hard for me, but reading this gave me hope. Thank you.
Wow- riding your bike every day! what an accomplishment! Every step moves you forward! Good luck!
I’ve recently given up sugar cut out all the crap and I feel great less tired more energetic etc only suppose to do it for a month but looking into carrying this on