TOMORROW

So, tomorrow I begin my experiment. Though I would like to follow the plan past the 8 weeks outlined in the book, it's easier for me to think about this as a little experiment. The first week merely requires that I start to "cut down" on sugar. I've come up with a few ways of my own.

1. I will only drink water and unsweetened tea starting tomorrow morning

2. I will limit dessert to a piece of fruit and only once a day.

3. I will start finding things to eat for breakfast that don't involve sugar, which means I will have to manage my time better each morning.

It occurs to me now that I may not have chosen the best time to undertake this experiment. On May 12th, I will be graduating with my Masters in Social Work. The next 8 weeks will be filled with transition and stress and honestly, numerous instances in which I would usually use sugar as an emotional crutch, coping mechanism, or a way to celebrate. In a way, I'm interested in seeing what creative activities I'll be able to come up with to fill that space. On the other hand, I'm wondering if I'm adding stress when I really don't need any more. At the end of the day, I think that anything I can do to improve my health is probably not a bad idea, regardless of timing.

So here's to the start of something good!