Recently I've really been looking at labels on foods I've been purchasing or even more closely looking at the break down of items I'm plugging into myfitness pal (it's an application for your phone that allows you to track food, exercise, water, etc) and it almost astounding as to how much sugar is in practically EVERYTHING. And when you're trying to clean your body or do a "reboot" or "reset" of your metabolism it can be tricky these days to avoid sugar completely.
However that being said, put down the spoon with ice cream, take your hand out of the cookie jar. And do not suddenly go for the "sugar free" or some other alternative to sugar. Like everything else sugar in moderation is not a terrible thing, the problem comes in when you have it every single day for every meal. Now there's foods like bananas, apples, and oranges that have natural sugar in them. However too much of even that can cause problems. Especially if you're diabetic (I'm not thankfully, but I have friends and family that are and I know their struggle).
Here's the problem I've been having lately (like almost the past two months, and trust me my waist line and body has noticed), I've been eating out, buying "easy" and "quick" foods just because it was "cheaper" "convenient," and slipping on my workout routines. Today was the last straw for me, I've been trying for the past two days to start a 14 day reboot (if you want more information on specific details contact me directly :) ) which will help me cleanse my body of fat, and boost my metabolism. The past couple of days have started out wonderfully and perfectly to plan, but then by dinner I'm falling so far off the wagon that the only thing I can do is start again tomorrow. So I've realized that in order for me to move forward, and seriously want this reboot, is to be completely sick of sugar. And for you who know me, that is no easy feat. But I did it once a few years ago and it's time to saddle up and stay focused and positive. I got this. I will beat this sugar and junk food fix. lol... That is not to say after the 14 days of reboot that I won't have something "off plan" or something sweet but not going back to the person I was a few years ago or even a year ago.
Keep moving forward, and try not to beat yourself up. If you are struggling with exercise or food choices (I don't believe in "diets" persay; that's another post someday), perhaps you need to find someone who will help hold you accountable and work with you until you can comfortably do it on your own.
Stay positive,
Namaste
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