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Crystal ball may not predict future.
I have a crystal ball, but it doesn’t mean I can predict the future. The poison I struggle with most is sugar. Like I mentioned in my previous stories, I consumed so much junk it was destroying my mental health until I took a vow to Quit My Love Affair with Sugar.
It’s been nearly 9 months since I took my “no sugar vow.” I’ve stuck to my vow as best as I could, but eventually I still ended up cheating now and then. But I’m much more self-aware when I’m tempted and I try to be selective and mindful as to what and how much I eat and haven’t binged yet — fingers crossed.
Eating sugar regularly gave me nasty mood spikes. It would give me a burst of energy and I’d feel great, but I’d eventually end up in Shitty Land. Going forward, as I gaze into my crystal ball, I can’t predict if I’ll give up and crash into a donut binge-festival. But it’s clear to me that sugar is poisonous for the brain and body, and the reason I try to stay away from it is to stay in a stable state of mind where I’m feeling good.
