No sugar challenge... anyone with me

Hey everyone. I've been trying to lose the weight I've gained over the past few years (cough *31 lbs* cough). Since last summer I've lost a total of about 8 pounds. But it has been so slow, and I know slow is good, but this is a little to slow for me. I weigh 163 and I want to be at my happy weight of about 140-145lbs. But I don't want to just be thin, I want to be toned and in great shape. I used to be able to run 4 miles in one workout and now pushing 1 out is challenging, and I know a lot of this has to do with my diet. And lately I've been noticing that sugar plays a major role in the reason for not being able to get into good shape. It spikes my blood sugar, only to make me crash, it makes me feel lethargic, and over all like crap. So I am going to go 1 week with out sugar! I have a feeling that I'll feel so good that I won't crave it anymore, and only eat it in moderation. I would love it if anyone else would like to join me!

Original Post by jennc2:

I feel like a bad person right now. I couldn't help myself and ordered a mocha this morning! then I got on here and started reading your guy's posts and I just feel aweful! I've only had about a 1/4 of the drink... but I'm tossing it! Thanks for being so good, I feel like a failure.

I do feel a lot better though. I have more energy... not necessarily right now b/c I stayed up too late and had to be to work really early, but in general. (I'm blaming sleep depravation for my poor choice!) 

 Jennc-  it's funny, but when I'm sleep deprived, I, too get very irratable and not care about my food choices as much as I would if I actually got enought sleep. 

You are not a failure at all!!

I feel the same way... not getting enough sleep SUCKS. :(

just checking in-  how's everyone doing?

Still strong :)  Doing good!

My baby sis and I baked my mom a birthday cake on Tuesday, and it took EVERYTHING in me to not lick those dang beaters!  And I left the house before they cut into the cake, to avoid any temptation. 

I've been doing fine, no cravings or anything until I whipped up that cake batter and had something sweet right in front of my face.....but if it's not there, I don't crave it.

Hang in there ladies!

i'm doing sooo bad but im jumping back on the wagon NOW. see you guys there ;)