Sometimes it's easy

I just took a long, scorching hot run. I feel amazing; strong and energized. This me can't believe I ate approximately 13 ginger cookies with butter icing last night. What a weakling! I'll never do that again. Today is different. Today is the end of August, the 31st. Today is the day I really give up sugar.

And that is how every day starts. I make signs to hang around the house. I make notes for nighttime me to read before she treks to the kitchen to make a bowl of cookies. I have actually written notes BEGGING myself to stop eating so much sugar. None of it works.

So just eat the sugar right? I'm not fat. I'm normal to slender. I exercise more than anyone I know. I run at least 5 miles per day. I eat healthier than anyone I know. No meat, minimal dairy. Mostly vegetables, fruits and whole grains. I eat in more than I eat out. I never eat fast food. I commute to work by running or biking, rain or shine. I deserve a treat, don't I?

Here's the problem: I am a die hard addict. You don't even know.

I'll be back tonight. Instead of eating sugar, I am going to write. I can do it! Today is the day I really give up sugar.