Sugar Free Lifesavers

Cameron and Rebecca said I had to be positive when I post to the blog. That is against my nature because no one can make fun of me like I can, they just don't have access to the same material!

But, respecting the spirit of the blog, I will do my best.

I began this week by following the advice of Elder Reynolds of the seventy. He was the presiding authority at our Stake Conference last week. Elder Reynolds gave a talk about fasting that I found very intriguing. In it, he spoke of widening our view of what it means to fast. We can fast in a lot of ways. We can have a fast of "no TV," for example, or in Elder Reynolds case, he fasted from sugar which he said he was horribly addicted to.

And that was it for me! I too, am completely addicted to sugar. I love my Mountain Dew sodas. I love desserts even more. So I decided to heed the words of Elder Reynolds.

No sugar.

I am happy to report that I had no sugar this week and that makes me happy. Thank goodness for small victories. They make you feel good.

I even went as far as going and buying "sugar free" candy, which actually tastes good. I got through my first bag (not all at the same time) before I read that "too much consumption may have a laxative effect" on the back of the label. Doesn't that just ab out beat all?

My report for this week is:

294 pounds.

That is seven pounds down from last wee! WOO HOO!

I attribute most of the weight loss to the detoxification process from not having sugar. Wow, I ate a lot of sugar. I gotta tell you, it feels really good to have not had any sugar this week. I also attribute some of my weight loss to sugar free life savers (but I prefer not to discuss that because it is little gross!)

I am hoping to even out my weight loss. I think losing two pounds a week is pretty healthy. I will keep you posted. Literally!

-Joe