“The average American consumes more than 150 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year.” U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
“Sugar is the cocaine of the free world.”

Hungry for Change

Easter time is a tough time for me – I love Easter candy – I always have and many times consume way too many calories and sugar. I was tested to the max this last week.

I hate going into any kind of store like Walmart this time of year – Easter Candy – yeah – definitely a huge temptation for me. Marshmallow Peeps – get out! Yes – I eat the whole package. It’s just air, right? So I’m right there and I actually picked up the package of chick peeps and fully intended to buy them (noon – so I was very hungry!). Okay, I paused and my subconscious told me to read the ingredients. Ouch! So much sugar! Who cares about the fat at 0 or even the calories at 130. There are 12 peeps in a pkg. I cannot stop at 1, 2, 3 or 4 – so when I do consume that whole pkg. of peeps in one day, I would have consumed 390 in calories (not ridiculous); but I would also consume 89 grams of sugar! Daily recommendation is 32 grams. I was headed for a huge headache, upset stomach and probably 1 lb. up the next day. I put the peeps down and walked away. Whew – close call!

My main motivator though to not buy the peeps was going home to Nebraska for Easter to see my family. I have a goal to lose 2 more pounds. This was not going to help me meet my goal. I’m proud of my success that day; and I also know I should not go to store when I’m hungry – the temptation is too strong and I am very weak at times. Next time you are in the store, before you buy, read the label - you may change your mind!

If you want to watch a great documentary on sugar and how we are starving to death on the inside I highly recommend this video: http://www.hungryforchange.tv/online-premiere Lynette