Day 13 (edited!)

My last post was apparently a bit premature.  It was day 8.  I think I calculated correctly this time, day 13 is today!! Which means, only today and four more days to get through until I can cheat.  I admit, Christmas cheat day is a major motivating factor in keeping myself sugar free.

I just got home from the gym, where I completed one hour of cardio.  Kippi set up a challenge for us - complete 5k (3.2ish miles) in some fashion for five days in a row.  Today was her 5th day, woot!!  Today is my first day and I kicked ass.  It definitely helps having someone to keep me accountable. Four more days to go.

How did I not include Kimberly's visit when I wrote this???  She drove up from San Diego to visit for a day and to learn......to knit!  I didn't do so well with explaining how to cast on, and we eventually went to youtube.  However, I did get her knittin' and purlin'.  I'm pretty sure she will find some awesome knitters in San Diego to help her going.

hiding from the rain, knitting at Starbuck's!

In other news, it's been raining here practically nonstop for the past 3 days.  It's making me incredibly lazy and not wanting to drive anywhere.  However, it is helping me get through my Christmas knitting projects.  I'm almost done with one of the three I have left.  Send me more good luck vibes please.

Day 8 and stuff.

I'm kicking ass so far on my sugar challenge.  It's day 8, and I have not eaten any of my usual sweet treats!  Now, I have developed a slight love for honey on my Greek yogurt, but I'm thinking that a little bit of honey instead of all of the other junk I was eating is ok.  Right?!  I have switched back to black coffee or iced coffee with soy milk for my daily caffeine fix.  I'm still loving the Clementines, as well as apples and Craisins.  I feel better and better every day.  I probably should have weighed myself when I started this whole thing because I have a feeling I'm losing weight from dumping the extra calories. 

FREAKOUT.  It is 10 days until Christmas, and I have only finished one of the five gifts I am knitting for my family.  ONE.  Uh oh.  I'm 3/4 done with two others, and I haven't even cast on the last two.  I'm starting to worry - I'm thinking this weekend will be totally dedicated to my projects.  I'm looking forward to being able to post photos of the finished gifts after Christmas.

I managed to find time in November to participate in a little spinning challenge set up by my favorite Ravelry pen pal, Kippiann.  The challenge was to spin some god-awful neon green and red, er, wool, and make an ornament for a secret partner.  Kippi and I ended up with each other as partners, and I received this crazy adorable monster girl with pigtails and even a flower.

Here is the "cute" little bunny (or as Brian said, "WHAT IS THAT?! An alien?!") I made for her. This is her pretty photo. 

 

and today, I got another package from Kippi containing an adorable snowman and edible snowman poop (Ha!!), plus a WPI tool.  Cute! 

SUGAR!!! eep!

Oh.Em.Gee.  I'm writing this in a sugar induced crash....seriously, my sugar addiction has spiraled out of control.  I think about it constantly and I will often eat sweets until my stomach hurts.  The cravings are ridiculous.  I'm now getting headaches if I don't have a sugar fix in the afternoon.  I'm totally embarrassed about it and I'm hoping that by outing myself it will be motivation to stick with my plan.

What's the plan you ask?  Sugar decontamination!  

The rules:  No sugary treats, candy, coffee drinks, etc.

The time frame:  30 days with cheat days being Christmas and my birthday.

Coping strategies:

• Carry fruit and nuts in my purse for cravings
• Increase exercise to at least 30 min/day
• Increase water intake to at least 80 oz/day
• I still get my coffee dammit.  Just sans any syrups or chocolate.  

I sure as hell hope this will reset my bodies "need" for sweets.  Anyone have any other helpful strategies?

Yup, I can't believe I'm posting this.