Sugar, Oh Honey, Honey

I gave up sugar on December 26, 2010.

This was not by choice. 

After allergy testing, I had to cut out most of my favorites.  Like goat cheese.  And bread and oil.  And peanut M&Ms.  Oh, I can hardly bear to talk about it.  

At first, things were going famously.  I felt great, had tons of energy, and was promoting that everyone go yeast free, gluten free, dairy free, peanut free (oh, and there's more)...

But my doctor warned me that there are studies connecting sugar withdrawal to cocaine withdrawal (sugar also affects dopamine and serotonin).  Ugh.  Having never withdrawn from a substance, I'd like to think this is easier.  But I must admit that this week I seriously considered taking up smoking.  And I had to text a friend from Meijer for support so that I wouldn't buy chocolate donuts (thanks, Heidi).

Now I have some new addictions.  I call them, reminder-of-the-glorious-sugar-days products.

Sweet Potato Chips and Crystal Light.

And yes, I realize that neither one fits into my mostly organic diet.  But, I figure it's better than smoking for now...

Posted in: Gluten and Yeast Free