7 DAYS SOBER
Sober you ask? Yes, Sober. Oh, you didn't know I have a problem? Well it's not a drinking problem, but my problem will cause heart disease, diabetes, obesity, headaches, and many other things. My problem is with SUGAR. I have been consuming WAY to much sugar, mostly in the form of CHOCOLATE.
The interesting thing is that we only eat (besides my treats) whole grains (whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc.) we don't eat high fructose corn syrup, we eat lean meats, no partially hydrogenated oils, and so on. And then, after we get the kids tucked safely in bed, I pull out the goods; Toblerone, Toffifay, Symphony, Cadbury.....(it's Easter time and right now you can find one of my favorite treats which is mini cadbury eggs.....YYUUUMMMMYYY!!) Mason never even had a taste of sugar until he was 2 1/2; No soda, no cake, no ice cream, no candy, NOTHING, not even a lick because I know how bad it is for the body, and here I am sneaking it EVERY NIGHT.
But not anymore. I do think it would be nice and not too harmful to enjoy some chocolate now and then but the problem with me is that I am an ADDICT. You wouldn't tell an alcoholic that they can have a drink now and then just like I can't have a candy bar every now and then because I know that it would always be out of control. So my relationship with chocolate is now over. I feel like I am losing a best friend. I have always eaten chocolate if I am sad, happy, excited, if i get good news, bad news, if I am bored, if a child has a tantrum, if I need a break.... It does not matter the situation for me, chocolate makes everything BETTER!
The last 7 days have been hard but I DID IT. I am so proud of myself and I am sure that I will drop this last 10 lbs because I bet I am cutting at least 400 calories a day (sad I know) or more. I did lose 2 this week, so we'll see.
So...
Dear Chocolate,
Goodbye my dear friend. We can no longer have a relationship because I have had a problem with self-control in the past. I am working on my problem and am learning self-control in other areas of my life as well but since I am an addict, it has to be over. You have brought so much pleasure and satisfaction to me throughout the years. I am sorry it has to be this way, but my health is more important. You'll have to find someone else's thighs to hang onto.
With Much Love and Longing, Tara
9 comments:
Why are you so hilarious? I am so proud of you . . . . your letter really brought a tear to my eye, just one eye though! The other one was laughing! Keep up the good work my little friend . . . Oh, and thanks for finally posting something new!
My addiction is coffee (it is 2:40 in the afternoon and I still have a cup next to me!). I drink so much coffee, at least 4 cups a day and I will hit Starbucks any chance I get... Sadly, I have no motivation to give it up... at least not until the kids start sleeping a little later!
Do I know who "the mama" is? Please reveal your identity.
Oh, sorry Mandy, I just figured it out. Glad you found us. Do you have a blog?
Oh Tara--YOU are so good! I'm on the wagon, too but mine is from caffeine. I've been free for a month and a half (although I did have a root beer float from in n' out with barq's on Fri. night). I think it gets easier the longer you go and the more it gets out of your system.
GOOD LUCK my friend. if the lbs. keep shedding it will make it way easier.
Yeah, I have a chocolate problem (not even going to try to kick that one!) and a Pepsi problem. Trying that for a long time, but it just tastes so good...
Good job on giving it up!
Glad we found each other!
Hi Tara, this is Lesley Mickelsen! I hope you don't care that I found your blog thru Libbie but I just wanted to say hi! Your kids are adorable and way to go on the sober for 7 days! I need to do that! It seriously gets out of control sometimes! I hope all is going well! I really like your hair dark! It looks really good!
Good job on the sobriety!! Last time I was with Cheryl she told me about all this healthy eating- whole grains, no hyd.oils, fructose syrup, etc. I have a request- for you and Cheryl. Do a post on what you eat. I am trying to wean us from all of the quick and easy foods, but don't know what to put in their place. What do your kids eat when they need a snack???thanks in advance!
I'm cutting out fast food for the next few months. I usually have to stop and pick something up mostly because of poor planning on my part. So I'm right along with ya. Sweets aren't my weakness, I love salt. BE STRONG!! :)
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