No sweets forever is not a sustainable philosophy. I knew this going into my diet. But I wanted to at least get a solid start before "relaxing" my moratorium.

One week was enough.

Sunday, at brunch after church, I decided to allow myself one dessert. I figured if I only gave myself permission to eat crap once one day a week I would still be far ahead of my old habits.

It's amazing how much your body can change in just one week. I ingested a slice of chocolate fudge cake at the local Golden Corral, and within an hour it had passed through my system, if you get my meaning. Tastier than prunes, but twice the effect!