I had a good day yesterday, despite getting off to a sleepy start. I'm starting to notice my energy leveling out, headaches are weakening, cravings are starting to lessen, and the perpetual bloat is starting to subside. None of these things are gone yet, and I know I still have my work cut out for me in the days ahead, but I have typically found if I can make it through the first three days, my chances of lasting longer term are pretty good.
It's Friday and the weekends can be challenging, especially since this weekend I may be seeing my family. I don't have a lot of support for my no sugar lifestyle with my family. My sister and my mom tried cutting back a bit once but I think they don't understand why I want/need to eliminate it. So I will be working with feelings of deprivation going into this weekend so they don't get the best of me on Sunday. I will have an alternative so I don't feel deprived, and need to work on my mental game to be prepared and not cave under the pressure. It's important, especially at the beginning to try and anticipate stressful/challenging situations as much as possible. Things will always come up that you don't expect but to the extent that is possible, a bit of preparation can make the difference between staying the course and quitting. So I am planning well in advance because I know what situations are difficult for me. And family gatherings are definitely up there!
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