Sugar Fast is OVER

Yes, that is breaking news. But, here is the thing, I don't plan to do much differently now that I've adapted my eating habits to a much healthier level. I didn't make a run for a chocolate bar or a sinful dessert, though I thought about it to be honest. I actually picked up and then put away the Seattle Chocolate bar that's been in my pantry for months now. Now that's progress.

Really, I will maintain my recent habits and indulge in moderation when I am dining out mainly, and only then, when it's truly worthwhile. I will continue to cook and bake with alternative sugars, like agave nectar, maple syrup, date sugar and more.

Although, with today's snowy, rainy weather, I could use a nice cup of hot chocolate. I am talking about the good stuff, not from a packet made with water but the high quality, thick drinking chocolate. Let's see what I can find in NYC...sweetened with agave or at the very least cane sugar.

Pour Some Sugar On Me

Believe it or not, I am almost a month into a 90-day sugar detox. I never thought I would utter those words. Yes, me -- "Queen" of desserts and dark chocolate lover. Sigh. To clarify, I have not eaten any food made with refined white sugar or cane sugar (or derivative product, such as cane juice or Sucanat). I will soon post some research on the dangers of refined sugar in this space. Cane sugar? Definitely not as damaging but I am off that, too, for good measure.

In case you are wondering why I would embark on such an unpleasant and restictive diet, it was recommended (er, mandated?) by my holistic nutritionist, who I trust implicitly. Let's just say I was not a happy camper when I heard my mandate and had serious doubts over whether or not it was possible for me.

I admit, getting starting was extremely difficult because I had cravings for that sugar "high" for the first week straight, especially during stressful situations. But, once I got over that week of withdrawal (I assume that's what it was, considering all the sugary goodness I normally eat), the cravings and temptation magically fell away. It was amazing. Though, at times, it is still hard to refrain from ordering dessert when I am dining out but otherwise, I am under control. In particular, I wouldn't mind a taste of the chocolate burrito at Tula in New Brunswick, NJ. Just a bite.

Alas, this means I will miss the chocolate show in NYC, which I really was looking forward to. It's for the best, though.

Not only have I survived a sugar detox when I had serious doubts and lodged some very vocal complaints, I have actually thrived. My diet is now a paradigm of healthful goodness since I lost my vice. Now that's sticky sweet.