Single Mom Seeks Sugar Daddy

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Sugar Daddy[quote]I am going to be honest.  I have this ongoing fantasy.  Although I am not proud of it, I want a sugar daddy.[/quote] I sometimes think about it when I first wake up.  The thought of it even creeps in during the afternoon slump.  I will admit, however, that my yearning is at its peak late at night,  after I have put the little guy to bed, and I am sitting all alone.   Sometimes, it is ALL I can think about.  I feel like a sugar daddy would be a quick fix to all of my needs!

You see, I have recently committed myself to clean eating.  I am very proud of this decision.  I am very committed to this decision.  As a single mom, I want to be a healthy role model for my son.  I do not want him to have to fight this battle when he grows up as well! I am also very aware that I have to stop myself from literally taking candy from babies.  (Yes, the force is strong with this one!)  Sometimes, all I want is one of those sugar daddy candies from my youth! You know, the ones with the yellow wrapper and red writing!? The pure sugary goodness of that stretchy candy!?!? Oh, for the love! But then I realize I can beat my sugar daddy addiction.  I am willing to fight the craving and reap the rewards.  But it hasn’t been easy.

When you first commit to a sugar detox you need to know a few things:

Sometimes your cravings actually hurt.  Literally.  For the first few days I did have a slight headache.  I was grumpy.  Okay, I was very grumpy.  Volatile you may say. But I promise, this too shall pass.  The hardest things for me was giving up sugar in my coffee.   I am now happy to report I can drink black coffee with the best of them! I realized I was really only tasting sugar and creamer, and I hadn’t yet discovered the wonderful world of java.  A very life changing discovery for this coffee lover!

It is best to be a turkey.  A cold one.  In my many failed attempts at clean eating I have learned a few things.  Quitting cold turkey is the very best method for me.  Sugar addiction is a slippery slope.  I know that if I let myself indulge on just a small treat, I often find myself having gone coo coo for Cocoa puffs before I even realize it. Science attests to this as well.
Sugar is addictive. We all know this.  We all suffer.  We CAN all overcome our addictions!  Eventually, you get to the point where things are too sweet, even inedible.  ( I know, I didn’t believe it either!)

The more, the merrier!   I am a very social being.  I am energized by spending time with people, and I love to share ideas.  This worked well for me during my sugar detox too!  We have all heard the saying,” misery loves company.”  What made clean eating really stick for me was having a community of friends I could go to for support. My colleague and I could sit at our end of the lunch table and swap new recipes.  We started a Pinterest board, and made new treats to bring to work and share! It was also nice for someone to understand why I was slightly on edge for a few days at the beginning of my detox.  She understood my pain, and didn’t take my attitude too personally.   It is also helpful if you can get your household on board.  I, for one, find it hard to resist a cabinet full of goodies.  I hope you are stronger than I!

I am currently in month 4 of my clean eating journey.  I FEEL AMAZING.  I have lost ten pounds! On those days when I do “indulge” or find myself at a dinner party with no clean options, I can dabble without going overboard. I enjoy trying new recipes at home, and have learned to navigate a menu when eating out with friends.  I encourage you all to try it too! Remember, no pain, no gain!

Do you have any tips for sugar detox? What are you favorite healthy snacks for kids! Please share! I love to try new recipes with my son!

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