Challenge Accepted

I'm feeling good about sugar abstinence today. It's my 2 AM feeding and I woke up with a feeling of relief, clarity, and mental readiness for the challenge that lies ahead. 

Here's my commitment: I commit to abstaining from junk food with refined sugars until 6 months postpartum (134 days from now, November 3, 2015). I will not have weight loss as my primary goal, but instead will focus on creating a positive relationship with healthy food and my ability to stand up for myself in situations where this is challenged. 

Challenging situations that I can anticipate include a weekend in the Poconos for the Fourth of July, my return to work on July 13th, vacation in New Hampshire at the end of July, Labor Day BBQ at my sister's house, Halloween, and basically any given day at work or family gatherings. Knowing this, I will prepare myself with coping techniques for each unique situation and ensure I don't get over-hungry or feel deprived by having attractive food alternatives. 

It will be challenging not to focus on my weight but I will commit to weighing myself only once a month. 

Here's to yet another Day 1!