Little Victories

I wrote last week that I have failed all three BelleToday challenges so far—no-sweets, steps, and water.

Or have I really?

It's amazing—those challenges have already passed; but because of the duration at which we were doing them, a week at a time, my habits as of late have been influenced by the challenges.

One example—before the no-sweets challenge, my breakfast and snack would always be something sweet, if not made of refined carbs. White bread, cake, cookies, and the like.

Since then, I no longer crave for something sweet when I wake up. I've increasingly switched to more savory food or at least on to slightly better carb choices for mid-meal snacks.

I've also stopped my daily desserts and alcoholic drinks. I'm going back to my old habit of a drink once a week and desserts thrice a week. The challenges helped me curb those bad habits and open me up to healthier options.

I was already good with both water and exercise even before the challenges started, but sweets have always been my biggest hurdle. I don't expect to quit sweets any time soon, but relearning to limit them is the little step I can do for better health.

Be sure to also read Laarni's blog on the community aspect of group challenges!