Okay....I've made a decision. To help strengthen me for the half marathon I've decided to not eat any sweets (candy, cookies, cake, ice cream *gulp*, all things sugary and delicious) until the race is over. I started this on Monday the 12th of July (yesterday) and so far it's been tough. I have a huge sweet tooth with ice cream being my weakness, and our office has bowls of candy everywhere.
BUT!!! I also have made a decision that right after I'm done with the race ... okay and proabably after I take a shower or two to get all the sweat and dirt off and maybe take a short nap I'm going straight into Disneyland and I"m getting myself a churro! and maybe an ice cream treat from The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street ... but definitely a churro! As my friend Jeff said, "It's fried dough!" and then I reply with "covered in cinnamon and sugar!" YUM!
Oh and just to prepare you, I may be a little irritable for a few days or weeks with going through sugar detox. This decision will not only help me nutritionally and physically, but I do believe it will also help me mentally during the race. After every mile I pass I'll think "yay! only so many more miles till a churro!!!" It's the little things that get me going and I'm probably being very silly about this whole thing, but oh well!
You my friend are a brave woman. I could give up the candy, cookies and what not but my weakness is ice cream. Good luck. I know you will be outstanding!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, girl! You'll feel better without the sugar bogging you down, too.
ReplyDeleteKnow that there are your bestest friends (and mom) encouraging you and know you will succeed. You are amazing as you take on this challenge.
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