Sugar, Sugar

Well, it's been over a week since my 21 day sugar detox officially ended, and it was a success!  I think a huge factor was that I started out prepared, both practically and mentally. I was 'all in'. No, I wasn't sure I'd make it all the way, but I had a better chance at finishing. 

It wasn't hard to follow the meal ideas, because honestly, most of them were very tasty! I prepared a few dishes I had never had before, and that made it more interesting.

A few of my favorite eats were:

• mashed cauliflower (instead of mashed potatoes) - completely YUM! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor did not disappoint. I think I could do the switch quite easily. 
• zucchini strips (made with a veggie peeler), sauteed in coconut oil or butter (instead of spagetti noodles) - amazing how zucchini goes so well with tomato based sauces. Delicious!
• shrimp slathered in hot sauce - I'm not a seafood person, but in this case it didn't matter. It was de-lish. 

I have decided to continue with not consuming sugar and eating very few grains,  although I am not quite as 'rule oriented' as I was on the 21 Day Detox. But so far, I am able to say 'no' to sugar. I did have a small piece of cake to celebrate my son's birthday yesterday, but it didn't make me want to go crazy for sweets, so that's good! 

I have been feeling more energetic and alert in general, although I have to admit today was a 'low energy' day. Not sure why, but I think I may be fighting a bug or something. Or maybe it's this long, cold winter... (at least it feels long!)

Now, if I was motivated to get outside and exercise, life would be peachy! ;)

Oh, if you are considering a sugar detox, I recommend this one!