EVERYWHERE I go, there are temptations: the discount store chocolate,
checkout… candy, the craft store…candy! I am a recovering sugar-aholic. I had
so much fun at Christmas, eating everything I wanted; pies, cookies, candy, you
name it. Now, I am back to my usual way of eating which includes lean protein,
vegetables, whole grains and fruits. Oh, I know that sounds boring, but I
really do know how to make some very tasty dishes. However, I sure miss the
twizzlers, m&ms, jelly beans and chocolate kisses. Seriously, I wish I
could eat them with reckless abandon. Even if watching my weight were not an
issue, I know that too much sugar is not good for me. Sugar is necessary for
our bodies to function, as is fat and protein. However, too much simple sugar
can cause a domino effect in your body. I’m not talking about the piece of
birthday cake you had at your son’s party; but what if this is a normal
everyday occurrence? Your body goes into fight or flight mode because it is
under stress. Your immune system is compromised, making you more susceptible to
colds, (and possibly other diseases). You produce more insulin than necessary.
Which will cause 2 things: your body will store the extra glucose (sugar) as
fat, and you may become insulin resistant. Dominoes…insulin resistance can
lead to diabetes. Yikes.
SO…as hard as it is for me to pass up that candy, I figure
it would be even worse to deal with the other consequences. Hence, as I sigh
and walk past all the pretty packages, I am reminded that I am feeling much
better now than I did in December. And I’m 5 pounds thinner.
