I've decided I have to revise one of my goals (already!)--I'm not doing well with "less refined sugar." I think the problem is that "less" is such a vague and easily justifiable word. And once I talk myself into a sugary treat, my blood sugar skyrockets, plummets, and leaves me in a puddle of exhaustion. I then justify more sugar to help me get through the afternoon (or whatever my excuse happens to be at the moment) and the cycle starts all over again. Yesterday I found myself sneaking my daughter's potty treats and new that it was time to re-evaluate.
So, I'm going back to my original goal of NO REFINED SUGAR!! I'm thinking of allowing myself definable breaks (like eating cake at my sister's wedding, etc). Do you think I'm just justifying more? I'd love your opinions.
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vegan cooking
seasonal cooking
desserts with little or no refined sugars
menus
exercise
homemade cosmetics
homemade cleaning products
general health philosophy and tips
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Shauna: a mother/social worker currently trying to eat more real food in season and less meat. Also learning how to make her own household cleaners and cosmetics for a more sustainable, less toxic lifestyle.
Anne: a mother/P.A. who eats mostly out of her own backyard. She raises her own poultry and keeps bees. She is a master at preserving the bounty of her harvest as well.
Angie: a mother/English teacher who makes delicious food (vegetarian and otherwise), is a master at giving dinner parties, and interested in keeping cancer-causing agents out of her home.
Becca: a mother/teacher/folklore specialist who also eats mainly out of her own backyard. She *is* blessed with an exceptionally long growing season, due to location.
Beka: a mother/Registered Nurse/marathoner who has plenty of great tips about health and exercise, along with yummy recipes. She is also an accomplished photographer.
Erika: an actor/hair stylist who has a gift for cooking and is interested in creating delicious, healthy food. She is also musically gifted, and has recently added knitting and sewing to her list of can-dos.
Lara: a mother/teacher/poet/novelist/I could go on all day...who can create delicious food out of thin air. She is interested in eating locally and committed to teaching others about the importance of sustainable eating.
Shelby: a mother/certified speech pathologist who cooks delicious meals and makes her own babyfood. Also has her own etsy shop and is extremely craft-gifted.
Shelly: a mother/mathematician who has great recipes for food and kitchen cosmetics. She got me (shauna) started down the path of less toxic living. Also very manually gifted.
Anne: a mother/P.A. who eats mostly out of her own backyard. She raises her own poultry and keeps bees. She is a master at preserving the bounty of her harvest as well.
Angie: a mother/English teacher who makes delicious food (vegetarian and otherwise), is a master at giving dinner parties, and interested in keeping cancer-causing agents out of her home.
Becca: a mother/teacher/folklore specialist who also eats mainly out of her own backyard. She *is* blessed with an exceptionally long growing season, due to location.
Beka: a mother/Registered Nurse/marathoner who has plenty of great tips about health and exercise, along with yummy recipes. She is also an accomplished photographer.
Erika: an actor/hair stylist who has a gift for cooking and is interested in creating delicious, healthy food. She is also musically gifted, and has recently added knitting and sewing to her list of can-dos.
Lara: a mother/teacher/poet/novelist/I could go on all day...who can create delicious food out of thin air. She is interested in eating locally and committed to teaching others about the importance of sustainable eating.
Shelby: a mother/certified speech pathologist who cooks delicious meals and makes her own babyfood. Also has her own etsy shop and is extremely craft-gifted.
Shelly: a mother/mathematician who has great recipes for food and kitchen cosmetics. She got me (shauna) started down the path of less toxic living. Also very manually gifted.
1 comment:
Quitting cold turkey could be hard and maybe impossible! :) I think on special occasions you should be able to indulge just a little.
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