Friday, August 13, 2010

The Contract

I have a horrible time of sticking to resolutions. I hate that word. It seems to imply failure.

I tend to rely on Rick a lot to help me keep up with the new things I want to change. However, I tend to forget I'm trying to abstain from things when Rick reminds me to stick with it. (Especially if it pertains to my sugar cravings.) That's where contracts come in. :)

I wrote up this contract last night:

From this day forward I will focus on:

  • Not consuming sugar
  • Not consuming grains
  • Abstaining from soda
  • Only eating 70% cocao or greater chocolate bars, 1 per week, and no more
  • Eat more natural fats to offset the sugar cravings.
  • Focus on eating low-carb foods
  • Staying away from honey and sugar!
  • Drink water or tea, no coffee or soda
  • Increase my protein intake
  • Decrease my consumption of processed foods
  • Exercise regularly
August 12th, 2010

Mark Sisson from Mark's Daily Apple always says to focus on the 80/20 rule. If I can stick with this list 80 percent of the time or more, I will feel a lot better, physically and emotionally. 


2 comments:

  1. Sounds like a good plan. Maybe I'll try that too. I feel like crap!

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  2. It's amazing how much what you eat affects your mood. :) I was reading an article last night and have finally fessed up to the truth: I am addicted to sugar. I might have to go into a Sugaraholics Anonymous group. :D

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