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Posted on Dec 16th 2008 7:30AM by Jacki DonaldsonFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Sugar gives me a headache, which gives me a really killer reason to avoid the stuff. Now, I don't live a perfect sugar-free existence. If the stuff is buried in my generally-healthy food, I don't worry about it (a few grams per serving doesn't seem to mess with my head). But sticky-sweet anything -- I don't eat it. That means no cake, cookies, candy, brownies, donuts, holiday-inspired pie, you name it -- if it's considered a "sweet," it's dead to me.Banning sweets keeps my noggin free from pain. And it keeps my body free from fat (well, from some of it, anyway). I like it this way. And honestly, I think I'll never, ever let a sweet treat pass through my lips. Not a taste of frosting, not a lick of the batter-covered spoon. It's like my own personal challenge now. I simply must emerge victorious. And I think I will -- because keeping headaches at bay is really great inspiration.
You may not have a medical reason to scratch sweets from your diet, which makes things a little more difficult. But I wonder if you think you can do it anyway -- can you go without sweets, for a day, a week, a month, a year (you can do it, Martha)? Tell me in the poll below and consider making this your own personal challenge. I think you'll like how you feel without that refined stuff coarsing through your veins. You'll likely feel less sluggish, more energetic and if weight loss seems attractive to you, I'm guessing you'll shed a few pounds too.
| I can do anything for a day. | |
|---|---|
| I'll give it a week. | |
| A month will be tough, but I'm willing to try. | |
| A year -- not a problem. | |
| A year-- I wish! | |
| Are you joking? Never. | |
| Other -- tell us in the comments. |
