So if you’ve read my blog posts before, you know that back in 2017/2018, Randy and I embarked on a low carb journey and both lost considerable weight that way. Then I started IVF and shots, med and stress eating took back over. And then I got pregnant at 45 years old and had SaraAnn and the rest is history. And I gained back almost everything I lost. It makes me sad that all of that hard work and dedication didn’t stick. But we are so thankful for our miracle baby and would do it again. Maybe with less ice cream and peanut butter. LOL! The picture above was taken at the beach in late May 2021 and serves as my inspiration and “before” picture.
I have shared before that I don’t have a healthy relationship with food and have always been an emotional eater and comfort food snacker. I have often struggled with why this has such a hold on me and why I can’t just stop. I had heard of the https://www.wendyspeake.com/sugar-fast-book and read some reviews about it and felt like maybe this was the route I should try this time…my problem with food is obviously deeper than counting calories. I also picked up https://asheritah.com/books/ because the author of the 40 Day Sugar Fast highly recommended it. I haven’t started it yet, but plan to later today.
For many folks, myself included, food has taken up way too much room in our lives. Even in trying to eat better, one can spend SO much time shopping, meal prepping and counting calories, carbs, etc that it seems to take over our lives. I can’t honestly say that I turn to Jesus over food in times of stress and chaos in my life, and I genuinely would like to change that.
This journey is 40 days long – at least the duration of the book is anyway. So here goes my current attempt to figure this deal out and kick the sugar habit. Hopefully for good this time.
