I Quit Sugar: Week 2

Let's talk about last week, which was full of ups and downs. Try not to be too excited about it.

FAIL: I had lemonade from two different restaurants. There was definitely sugar in both.
SUCCESS: I only had a couple sips each time. It was just too sweet, and one tasted really fake. I was happy to know I wasn't missing out on much.
CONCLUSION: My plan to give up fountain drinks entirely--forever--shouldn't be too hard since fountain drinks are kind of gross anyway.

FAIL: I gained two pounds.
SUCCESS: I have more energy and haven't had any headaches.
CONCLUSION: There are too many other factors involved for me to expect quitting sugar to help me lose weight. Since I changed medications in November, for example, I've been gaining pretty steadily. I don't love it, but it is what it is. Besides, wanting to play with my kids AND actually having the energy to do it? No complaints here.

FAIL: I ate syrup on a German pancake yesterday.
SUCCESS: It was the tiniest drizzle and it was totally sufficient.
CONCLUSION: I don't need nearly as much sweet in my life as I once did. A little bit goes a long way.

FAIL: All I want to do is bake and eat cookies all day, every day. My cravings have not subsided in the slightest.
SUCCESS: I haven't given in. I stare down the chocolate chips every time I open the freezer, and not once have I heeded their siren call. What's more, I figured out a way to adapt my favorite muffin recipe so that it has no added sugar and tastes really good.
CONCLUSION: Experimenting with recipes is fun and cookies are not a necessity.

...Oh who am I kidding. Cookies are totally necessary. I will be making some in two weeks and they're gonna be awesome.