Hi, my name's Lisa and I'm addicted to sugar.

I know that this is my third post for the day, but since this is more of a journal than anything, why not?!?  Yesterday I took my daughter to Brigham City, Utah for a gymnastic competition.  While she watched videos, I had a lot of time to think.  I have been back and forth on the whole "treat" debacle.  Should I or shouldn't I have an occasional sweet?  When I began this a month ago, I didn't have any processed sugar until book club last week and a half of a pumpkin muffin at work the week before that.  I haven't had anything sweet, but dark chocolate since.  On our way home, I stopped at a bakery and purchased clean bread for me and cinnamon rolls for my family (I have to give in to them once and a while or else there will be mutiny).  I'm not a big fan of pastries, so I haven't been tempted by these.  The bakery and lunch on Friday got me thinking: I have done so well not treating myself with sweets, should I just call it quits all together.  I explained it to my husband that I am like a recovering alcoholic, but instead of alcohol, I'm addicted to sugar.  Why even have a little bit?  In December I have a wedding shower and a wedding that I will be attending.  I will be in Las Vegas for 4 days for the shower and Arizona for 5 days for the wedding and to visit my little sister.  These events will be laden with processed sugar and flour "anti-foods."  I have decided that I will not eat any sweets at these events. Better yet, no sugar for the rest of the year.  Maybe I'll let myself have some Dove Dark Chocolate on Christmas.  I'm going to do it!!! I am not afraid! Well, maybe a little bit.

I read a post on the Eat Clean Diet facebook page that said that treats don't have to be food.  This weekend I treated myself to some colorful skinny jeans because I lost 10 pounds.  One pair was a little on the tighter side (none of them gave me much wiggle room), but they are so cute that they are inspiring me to kick it into gear.  My next treat will be to get a new dress for the wedding (I haven't bought a new dress in 2 or 3 years) and maybe some shoes.  These might be more expensive than a piece of cake, but so much more worth it!