Friday, January 3, 2014

A new resolution for 2014

I admit having a sweet tooth, which I have been struggling with for years. I recognize that I need to cut back as I rather be proactive and avoid becoming diabetic. As a result, I will attempt to limit myself and try to be an abstainer. I already abstain from drinking any soda including diet soda, consuming processed candy bars (though I allow myself some during october in the spirit of Halloween), and avoid for the most part all food items with corn syrup. I wondered what I would like to do differently this year as to help me decrease the amount of sugar I consume on a daily basis. I already eliminated the sugar I used to add to my coffee or tea. Though I came to recognize that while I have some success doing this, I also failed as I consume "sugared coffee based drinks" such as caramel macchiato or even Starbucks' frappuccino. I will hence attempt to abstain from such sugary drinks this coming year. Like Gretchen Rubin describes it, I am not good as a moderator instead I am rather successful as an abstainer. It seems drastic though I admit wanting to be healthier, which requires I decrease and limit my sugar intake. I admit believing that in the long run, I'll feel better and happier with myself for taking such step to be in better control of my sugar addiction. As to help me, I will allow myself some fake fall back such as the permission to eat "sweet desserts" at fancy restaurants, and on special occasions such as a birthday (though I already don't consume cake on such events if made from cake mix as I find it to be artificial).
Another exception will include ice-cream. I will continue to allow myself occasionally some all natural ice cream (I avoid the ones made with corn syrup). Last, I would like to limit my consumption of carb. I am French and love my bread. I will still allow myself to consume fresh baked bread on occasions but will attempt to decrease my carb intake, will avoid flour except in fresh all natural baked goods. I will also permit myself to enjoy pasta on occasions.

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