Wanting sugar

Saturday I struggled some with wanting something sugary. In the beginning of the week, I had bought two slices of chocolate cake from Kroger before deciding to try this experiment. I had eaten one, but left the other. It sat there on the counter, calling to me.

Also on Saturday, my friend Jonathan came for dinner, and fixed some sweet tea to drink. I had water. The tea pitcher sat there by the chocolate cake, making me think of how delicious it would be.

I resisted. I told myself that I couldn't falter now, not when I've just started trying to heal myself. One sugary snack could undo whatever progress I've made. I sent the last piece of cake home with Jonathan, and am going to ask my sister to finish off the tea. Or I will pour it out. Tea and cake will still be around when my eating experiment is over. If Jesus could go 40 days in the desert without any food, surely I can go 40 days without sugary stuff.