Season of SUGAR.
I have never been so thankful for November and December. And that is saying something, because I HATE the cold. But after 9 months of a strict diet, intense workout schedule and craziness at work…I am really looking forward to some downtime and being able to enjoy a glass of wine without the guilt of an upcoming long workout looming over me.
I am also excited to get back into a regular Crossfit routine and get my strength and muscle tone back. Running a ridiculous amount of miles is great for how my jeans fit and all but I just feel scrawny and weak.
What I am NOT looking forward to is the fact that the “season of sugar” is officially upon us. And the season in which my self control is no where to be found. After every Holiday season it takes me months to recover and kick my sweet cravings, because I get such an overload over the holidays.
“But Jilllll you workout.. you can afford to have ONE cookie!” You are correct. But one cookie leads to 4 cookies which leads to pumpkin pie and then maybe some fudge and then some more cookies…all in one sitting. I don’t think even a marathon would cover the amount of calories I consume daily during this time of year. Which is why I have decided to not eat ANY sweets over the Holiday season except for on actual Thanksgiving Day and actual Christmas Day. I am very relieved by this decision, actually. I can enjoy some special things on the special holidays instead of constantly gorging myself and then not being able to fit into any of my clothes and have my skin look like I am going through puberty all over again. NOT happening. MUST STAY STRONG.
It is so easy to get caught up in the “But it’s the holidays!” thought process and allow yourself a treat every day. Co-workers will be bringing in non-stop sweets, holiday parties are every weekend- where does it end? Don’t get sucked in! It is the worst to start the new year feeling crappy about yourself and your holiday weight. Don’t let all the hard work you have put in go to waste! Give yourself ground rules to follow, maybe only sweets once a week, or at a party. You know yourself better than I do.
For me personally, when I allow myself a sweet every once in a while I enjoy it SO much more. I actually savor it. When I don’t give myself any rules, it is just a free for all. And I find myself eating things I don’t even like. What the what? Waste of calories!! But that is what sugar does to you, it makes you CRAZY! It is evil. I hate you sugar, but I love you, but I hate you. I won’t let you win this year! But I love you.
Stay blessed in the mess 🙂
