I’ve read that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.  That makes me really think about who I choose to spend my time around.  My husband shared a quote with me recently that said, “If you hang around with dogs you get flees, if you fly with eagles […]

From the heart-   On my Day 17 it was Halloween.  Given what I knew was ahead in my path, I was unstoppable in my plan!  I attended a party with my family and I ate before I went, even though I knew there would be food there.  I also made my mind up NOT […]

What have you done for me lately?  Remember that song by Janet Jackson?  Well, that’s what your body is saying to you these days!  We know that we’re cutting sugar off or keeping it super low, but what other good things have you done for yourself lately? I got a massage recently as part of […]

You’re two weeks down and one to go on this challenge!  2/3 of the way there!  I’m full of energy and enthusiasm.  My body feels great, my confidence is high, and I’m so thankful for this time of reflection and redirection.   TO DO: Keep your momentum for the week ahead.  Start to evaluate how […]

Whoa!  Today my desire for sugar started to knock on the door!  It was cold and I wanted a hot chocolate when we were having some family time.  In the past, a sweet drink would be calming when the fam and I were enjoying some down time.  Also, it was a certain time in my […]

TO DO: After yesterday’s book (grin!), I’m keeping this simple today.  Keep tracking, reducing, sharing your story, and above all, take this seriously.  If you’ve fallen off, oh well.  Consider this your Day One and welcome back!  Your health is important to me.  Let’s solve your issue so you can live the big life that […]

Warning: Long post, personal story, but you’ll want to read this!!  Please take some time to do so! As I’m not eating nor wanting sugar, I’m starting to notice how it truly is everywhere.  I’m looking at what I CAN eat and sometimes that’s hard to find.  That said, it’s such an awareness now that […]

TO DO: Keep journaling and reducing AND tell someone about your Challenge!  I was with some friends and I told them proudly what I was doing and most of them replied, “Oh, I could never do that!  I want to, but could not do it.”  Of course you can’t…you just made up your mind not […]

For those that are doing this challenge from the get-go, today is the candiest day of the year….it’s Halloween!  If you have kids and they dress up to go out, WARNING: you will encounter sugar today!  Maybe you’ve cleared your zone to keep it out of sight, smell, and mind and that’s helped to keep […]