Hi bloggy friends!
First, I want to address an issue that has recently been brought to my attention! Ever since I switched over to self-hosting for my blog, my new domain name hasn’t been updating in Google Reader! Ugh!! Fortunately, I figured it out:
Please update your Google Readers to:
http://healthyhoggin.com/feed/
Problem solved!! Thanks to all of you who let me know it wasn’t working. 
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Anyone else disappointed that The Biggest Loser isn’t on tonight?! So much for Treadmill Tuesday… 
Instead, I’m going to be a lazy bum, switching back and forth between American Idol and the Olympics, and of course, I’m recording LOST! I have a feeling I could be sucked into a TV coma while the husband’s gone if I’m not careful! I swear I’ll be more productive tomorrow. I get one day of wallowing, right?
I’m also re-committing to the raw food challenge for Lent tomorrow! I should have known better than to try and do something drastic before my husband left– today was way too emotionally draining for me to be concerned with eating all raw. I didn’t even have any fresh groceries in my fridge! I have now remedied that situation, and I’m raring to go for tomorrow!
I’m even going to take it one step further… I’ll be joining Gina in committing to no sweets for Lent! As terrible as it sounds, I really loved how I felt when I gave up ALL sweets during the two months before my wedding. After a while, your taste buds become more sensitive to the sweetness in other foods! Plus, I’m a big believer in going cold-turkey when it comes to giving up sugar. Did any of you see Dr. Oz on Oprah last week? He said sugar can be almost as addicting as cocaine! Yikes!
I will still be eating fruit (since they are a “whole food” and very healthy!) and I will most likely use a drop of stevia to sweeten my homemade salad dressings– because it helps me eat more salads! But other than for that purpose, I will be avoiding the use of pure maple syrup, agave nectar and stevia. No raw treats, not even Larabars. (unless I’m in a desperate situation– I always keep a Larabar in my purse, just in case!!) Let’s see if I can kick my sugar addiction!!
As I write this, I feel like stuffing a cookie into my face! Anyone having a “Last Supper” of sorts before giving something up tomorrow?
I really like the idea of adding the sweet-free challenge to my raw food challenge, because I remember reading an article saying the more things you try to change at once, the more likely you are to succeed at changing your habits! We’ll see how it goes, won’t we? 
Need another reason to re-think agave nectar? Check out this article!
Reader Feedback: Anyone else giving something up for Lent? Or, perhaps, adding something?
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Hey! I’m very impressed. I would LOVE to give up my sugar addiction but I don’t think I’m ready just yeet. I agree with going cold turkey. I’m bad with sugar with now. After EVERY meal (including breakfast) I crave something sweet now. I need to nip it in the butt!
Thanks
xo
Jocelyn
I’m giving up fish for lent… I’m already a pescatarian, but I want to see if I can handle the full vegetarian commitment. I’m really intrigued by your giving up sugar though and might try to do the same as well.
I’m going to be starting the raw challenge for sure on Monday.
My motivation has returned. Not quite sure what was up with the past few days but I guess stress was getting to me too. Good luck! I need to get lots of fruit for Monday,fruit is what keeps me going on raw. <3
I've never given anything up for Lent although two of my friends do it all the time. I'm just not sure what I would give up, maybe sweets but I already eat so little of that.
Good luck with no sweets! That’s a great idea for a challenge. I totally forgot about lent….I’m a bad Catholic. I’ll think of something to give up….better late than never
I should really be jumping on this wagon with everyone. I could ton down on my raw treats….and maybe give up my 1 cup of coffee a day? UGH…..its work….but you will feel great after!
I had a major issue with sugar cravings (and I don’t even eat white sugar!) but more the natural ones…..and I killed my candida which was the best thing I ever did!
Good luck!
XXOO
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