Addicted to a white grainy and sometimes powdery substance!
They say the first step is to admit you have a problem. Well, I have a serious addiction to a white grainy and sometimes powdery substance known as sugar. It doesn't matter in what form. Candy, cookies, cake, sweet tea, or any delectable yummy sweet treat. I don't smoke, rarely drink, and try to avoid drugs of any kind like the plague. The substance that I can't seem to shake is that darn sugar. It has to be the real stuff too. I have tried the artificial sweeteners, the all natural sweeteners, and all of the other substitutes that are supposed to be better for you. They do me absolutely no justice!
I can have warm fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for breakfast and a delicious candy bar for lunch with little to no shame. My addiction has brought some concerns to mind in my older age. Like weight gain, cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and the simple fact that it is just really bad for my health. I blame my mother. (Sorry mom.) I was deprived of the sugary sweetness as a kid. Which I am certain is the cause of my vending machine insanity as a teenager. Once I had free reign to eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, it was down hill from there. I have tried to curb my addiction by staying away from it for days. Then even when I don't crave it, I still eat it. I find myself feeling guilty for trying to convince my family members who smoke to stop. Acting as if it is an easy choice to quit something your body is so used to having day in and day out. I am not sure if I will ever kick my sugar habit. As long as I find a way to get it under control, I am happy. No amount of torture or determination will ever make me give up chocolate chip cookies or chocolate cake with a creamy whipped frosting.
Yum! I think I will go and have a snack.
