Until Mother's Day

I'm Sugardating until May 12.  Who's with me?  Anyone???

I did it! (1/2 Marathon and Sugardate)

Well, I'm happy to report that I survived the 1/2 marathon.  It was a fantastic experience filled with lots of friends and laughter.  It was so great to run it with my wonderful husband, Ed.  He could have gone much faster, but chose to share the race with me.  Our time was 2:16:45...

And after the race, our Sugardate arrived!  It was nice to sink my teeth into a long-awaited treat.  It felt really great to make such healthful eating choices the whole month of January and I'm ready and motivated to Sugardate again...

So, no treats until Valentine's Day...  February 14.

Almost Ready to Cheat!

When I Sugardate, usually the first few days are ok.  I'm motivated and usually grossed out by how I've eaten in the days leading up to it.  Then by day 4 or 5, I get a little craving.  This time was no different.  This is what I resorted to:  Homemade Protein Bars and Sugar Free Protein Brownies.  They were both new recipes and turned out pretty decent.  Best thing is that now my little craving is gone and I can push on!  Crisis averted, feeling great, my body loves me!

Sugar Alternatives

Ugh...  It seems that as soon as I start using the newest sugar substitute, research shoots it down with all kinds of terrible side effects.  It is hard to know for certain.  In the last year, I've really been trying to use Stevia, a natural, herbal sweetener.  I even carry the packets in my car and purse in case I need it on the run.  And I grow it in my garden.  What are your thoughts???

My Sugardate

It's time for me to hit it!  I did a great job of exercising over the holidays, but I did manage to eat enough to know it is time to Sugardate again.  So my date will be February 2.  That is the day I run my first (likely my only!) half marathon.  I figure it will be great to cut empty calories out of my diet while I train to get my body really healthy and ready for the race.  Who's with me?!?