I know, another post from me where I say something is going to be different than it has been in the past...and then you don't hear from me for months at a time. I get it. So, this time there's no promises. At all. I started a devotional this morning by Wendy Speake called The 40-Day Sugar Fast. She's real, and raw, and she'll call you out on your sin in a way that makes you thankful and cringe at the same time. I'm accepting the challenge to go 40 days without sugar, and my prayer is that I will chronicle my journey here. Day 1 - It's almost 5pm, and I've not really even craved sugar yet. It's been a great day of homeschooling the kids, and we started at the Y again with Homeschool PE which gives me dedicated time to get in a workout. Done. I've outlined that the only sugar I will have will come from protein powder (which has minimal sugar) in a shake after a workout, BBQ sauce, ketchup, or marinade that is already on the menu for the month
Lots can happen in 3 weeks! For example: I know which way to turn out of my neighborhood to get to several grocery stores, the Y, the church, and various other locations. And, most of the time I can find my way between those locations and back home. It's amazing feeling a little more settled. I also know where I should go to buy certain things, and when to avoid HEB like the plague. I'm learning about my new friends, and I'm grateful to be making some. But what I'm learning mostly is that I'm forgiven. 3 weeks ago I felt like I had gone off the rails completely with my eating habits. And I had. I had fallen into loving food so much that it became an idol in my life. You may be reading this and thinking that I'm crazy - but here's my reality. Maybe you've heard the story where the Israelites melt down all the gold they have between them and make a golden calf to worship. They couldn't see the One True God, and they were struggling