So, we were camping with some friends last week just north of San Diego (thanks for letting us stay Kidds, we had so much fun and it was great to catch up with all of you!!). Crayton (their 9 yr old boy) is doing a one year no sugar (i.e. sweets, candy, junk food etc) challenge. 7 months and going strong, attaboy Crayton. Well, in driving home, we got to talking about it, and my good, loving, supportive wife made the comment, that I could never do that... Way to throw down the mat Danell!!
What a challenge. So, I decided, starting August 1, I am going to go one year without eating junk food. A definition would be - candy, icecream, cookies, cake, etc etc... I have been wanting to help the young men in my ward understand that we are only as good as our word. So I am giving my word to everybody that I know (at least who reads our blog) that I can keep my word, and not eat the above mentioned junk food etc for one year. Similar to Crayton's challenge, I get four free days (one for each quarter - Crayton only got three, but he is also only 9 and hasn't got thirty five yrs of carb addiction to overcome!!). I was going to add soda to the list, but one year without junk food is one thing, insanity is another. One vice at a time.
Today, July 31st, in preparation for the next 365 days of misery, I went to Walmart and bought three ice-cream bars and ate them all.
When asked why he was doing it, Crayton responded, "because I am broke, and I am getting $200 bucks if I make it". Good for you Crayton. Me, I am doing it A. To show my good wife what a stallion I am.. and B. because I am 35, have had high stress occupations for the last 10 yrs, don't exercise, and I don't want die of a heart attack when I am 40. Having said that, if anybody reading this wants to pony up and offer me cash incentives for completing the challenge, I be happy to take you money!!
Crap... it's 10pm, Friday 31st. I have two hours left, and there is no junk food in the house... I am too tired to drive to Walmart for a last minute icecream snack-attack.
For those who care, I will try to keep you updated...
-Adrian (soon to be, lean mean fast fighting machine)
