My name is Tracy, and I’m an addict!

Some call it the most pervasive and addictive drug in America.  No, I’m not talking about crack coccaine, heroine or weed.  This substance is actually classified as a poison…devoid of any nutrients.  Even worse, this substance actually leaches nutrients from your body. 

I recall taking an anthropology course taught by Dr. Rosa DeJorio, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of North Florida (go Ospreys!).       Dr.  DeJorio is an anthropologist and scholar of West Africa and the Beng (tribe) in West Africa.  Having studied the Beng for decades, Dr. DeJorio recounted that, historically, the Beng had extremely, even non-existent occurrences of diseases like cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. It was only after the introduction of, you guessed it, refined sugar and salt, that their health started to tank.  Sad thing is, even though I know all this, I absolutely love the stuff.  Like I said, I’m a sugar addict!

Here I am Facing Change again.

The Goal:  Drastically reduce or eliminate refined sugars for 90 days.

Why 90 days?  Well this is the time period during which I am embarking on my P90X® journey.  Coincidentally, maintaining a proper diet is a key part of the P90X® fitness plan.  In case you haven’t considered the significance of the goal, it cuts out a lot what I currently eat and drink.  No sodas, sweet tea, milkshakes, cakes, cookies or pies.  I’m not going to cut out breads completely, but I will cut back.

Wish me luck!