I am only human.

A frail, ashamed, defeated human.

I’ve experienced a fall from grace. It’s actually common with keto and intermittent fasting, to fall out of those strict diets. That doesn’t make it easier for me to reconcile how badly I screwed up.

Me, a two liter of soda and Godiva.

I doubted coming on here and admitting my fall. Like an addict, I hid my dysfunction behind a veneer of normalcy. I didn’t want to blog because I thought I would feel shame on a level I was unprepared for. I noticed one thing about my behavior though. It falls within the textbook definition of addiction. I am addicted to sugar. So it’s time for a change.

Guess what, there is a 12 step plan for food addictions. While the name conjures up a negative visual cue, “Overeaters Anonymous” it states exactly what it’s about. I’m learning that there is more to my dietary changes than just changing what I eat. It’s also about changing why I eat. So, I contacted my local chapter to attend a meeting. I plan to let you know how it goes.

I’m digging out. Wish me luck!

Peace, Charlene