Is Sugar Your Friend?

As we all know, sugar is everywhere.  The power of  sweetness is legendary.  Your loved one calls to you, hey sugar, and you smile as you sway your way towards him or her . 

What we do for it!  Yes.  As  a young child, oh  I can take you back to the days when penny candy existed.  It was a highlight of the day or of the weekend, going to the store to purchase as much candy as you could.  We have sweet memories.  Yet, such a practice morphed into diabetes for some or what is known as metabolic syndrome, or swollen abdomens or even a sense of futility of feeling you will not have the sweetness you feel as though you need in your life.

I recall a co-worker, years ago now, who thin as a rail, maintained a desk full of candy (literally).  The hard stuff.  We never saw her eat food.  Only candy.  And we know why that was don’t we?  Sugar is terribly addictive.  Its seeming satisfaction is fleeting.  And before you know it, if you are unaware you will be  back at it.

Sugar sets up terrible fights and fits between parents (who are seeking to parent) and children who may throw tantrums behind  their desire for the sweet white crystals.

Cravings are not our friends, despite advertisements suggesting we need them.  Bodily cravings are truly a call for change. 

What’s your relationship with sugar?
Would you say you are in control or do you feel a constant need for more?  Take a bit of time to reflect on your relationship with the sweet stuff.  It can be helpful.

Peace.