days like this and a sugar update

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Okay, I need a little something to kick me in the butt today. Don't you love Pinterest? I'm convinced our new house is going to look like a compilation of my Pinterest boards. A girl can dream, right?

Today has barely started but it's already one of those days. I don't have those days too often, so I'm giving myself a pass to feel yucky for a few minutes, then suck it up. Between Micah being sick, him not wanting to fall back asleep this morning at 3 a.m., the unhelpful and rude Walmart worker that didn't want to help me find the iPad camera connector cord, and a not so nice person at work, it's all kind of catching up with me. Oh wait, and the sugar withdrawals. That might have something to do with it...

I was waiting for the changes in my diet to catch up with me. Maybe that is why I had such a headache this morning? I honestly am so proud of myself. This is day three. The last few days I have eating nothing processed and nothing with over 1g of sugar, like greek yogurt. I've been reading Everyday Paleo (the blog and book) for some inspiration. The Paleo diet is very interesting and intriguing to me. Calling it a "diet" is not completely accurate to me, it's more like a lifestyle. I mainly could use some recipes (and motivation) and this seems to be great resource. I'm definitely interested in learning more about it.

Alright. It's time to work and have a better attitude about today. It's almost the weekend!

somewhat sugarless

There was a time when I was not exactly known to have a sweet tooth. I wasn't one for deserts but would enjoy the occasional candy bar or ice cream cone. Well once I got pregnant I started craving the worst: soda, ice cream, candy, fast food. When I finally had Micah, it was still there. I can now eat cookies (and dough) like it's my job. I have no filter when it comes to this junk! I decided I needed an intervention.

And wouldn't ya know it, Danielle blogged about going to a Naturopathic doctor and cutting out sugar for a few weeks, including breads and pastas. Just the extra motivation I needed! Now I am usually not extreme like this, and I strongly believe in moderation, but I have just had no self-control and just can't (ha!) lose that extra baby weight. I don't feel great about my body, and besides walking, I just haven't had a lot of time to do "real" exercise. That all stops now! No more excuses! (See, if I put it in writing, I'm somewhat accountable!).

Here's where I start eating like a caveman. Here's to feeling better about myself. Here's to a hot bod and even better skin. I'm hoping this sugar detox will do it all for me ;) I'll keep you updated as I rack my brain for ideas for tasty meals. Do you know how much stuff has sugars in it?! Ugh!

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated...