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Fueled By Sugar

8/19/2018

 
In real life, I try to keep my diet clean eating as little processed goods as possible. However, I do have a heckuva sweet tooth. In the summer, I tend to overindulge in ice cream, so that basically I am working out just to eat ice cream. My workouts are usually 45 minutes of strength-training, three times a week. This means I hit the gym and lift weights but I eschew cardio specific exercise- just because I hate it. Getting on bike or walking or the only ways I work cardio into my life. (I have been trying to refigure this, but I simply hate cardio exercise.) Well, on this bike tour, I rewarded myself plenty and just ate a lot of calories each day because I knew I was burning them. My bike weighed in at 35.6 lbs and my gear weighed somewhere in the ballpark of 30-50 lbs at different times. Daily sweets helped motivate me when I lacked enthusiasm, but after my return I needed a sugar detox to get myself off the addicting white stuff. This by the way lets me know I am an addict through and through- I could be addicted to anything that makes me feel good, including sugar. I have a real problem with portion control when it comes to sweetened foods.
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8/29/2018 18:27:03

My sugar addiction is also a constant sparring partner. I recently read the Sherzai's, " The Alzheimers Solution" and found sufficient reason to get serious about countering this, for me, addictive substance. Sugar really sets the stage for dementia, and, of course depression. I have cycled long distances and the activity definitely stems my desire for sugar as long as I am getting enough food of other kinds. "How Not To Die" by Michael Greger is another valuable standby resource for my guidance. I hope you find all the help and peace you need. I am hoping to pull a trailer on my next tricycling trip-- lots of calories out and low speed/distances! All my best. John Foster

J
9/3/2018 17:02:04

John, thanks so much for your comment. I actually own the book by Greger! I'd love to hear about your trailer adventure. Best, J


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    Hi, I'm Reverend J, a queer+ sober wanderer, activist, writer and ordained minister.

    To pay my bills and support my travels, l toil 7-3 as an educator. 

    ​Although I collected many tales as a wild drunken solo female over the years, my globetrotting adventures continued throughout my recovery from alcohol and drugs, which began in 2004. 

    Throughout my travels I've noticed there aren't many other sober queer folx on the road. I hope to connect with others while on the road, and be a connector for others as well. Booze isn't necessary to have a good time.

    One of my passions is plants and making herbal medicine. I studied herbal medicine with Wild Gather in Hudson, NY, and in Orlando with The Florida School of Holistic Living.

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