Okay, so you overdid it on the candy, now what?

I know, I'm the LAST person you're going to tell, right?

Don't worry, I've heard it all before. I've done it all before. You don't spend 8 years being overweight/obese and not over-indulge on candy. Why do you think I take the no-candy pledge now?

But seriously, it started out as one a day, a handful a day, candy corn, chocolate candy bars, candy suckers, and those awesome candy corn pumpkins. What was a handful a day now turns into a handful an hour and you start snipping at anyone who comes near the candy jar and wondering just how much more you can get at the 80% off candy at Kroger. You just need a little something-something to get you through now. Every day, every hour. Pretty soon, you start noticing:

• A definite change in your attitude. It's everybody else, you say, who's in a crappy mood. They just need some of your candy, damn it. 
• A cloudiness that just doesn't go away. Can't finish a sentence, a thought, a project. Crap, so unmotivated. 
• Parts of your body are jiggling a little bit too much now. When you walk up the stairs, somebody else's ass is coming with you. When you wave goodbye, there is jiggly skin under your arm now. The jeans are NOT fitting now and dang, that button makes such an impression on the skin on your belly. 
• Your skin looks bad so you put on more makeup. 
• You feel helpless. 

Now what?

First, breathe. It's going to get better. I won't even say "I told you so"... let's get you feeling better. First steps to detox your body from candy:

• Drink water, lots of it. If you drink 16 oz. water bottles, strive to drink 4-6 a day. 
• Limit sodas and alcohol during this time. Cut up lemon or lime and put slice in your water. Lemon is a natural detoxifier. 
• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Eat these in place of the candy. A banana in the morning, an apple in the afternoon. Have a green vegetable with dinner, like broccoli or asparagus.
• Make your snacks in advance. You can find plenty of snack recipes on my fanpage under "Notes". 
• Get out and exercise, even if it is just to walk. Push your body a little bit. 

And here's the hardest steps, if you can:

• Stop eating the candy. Just stop. 
• Start writing down why you started eating it in the first place. Keep a journal of your frustrations, your dreams, your goals - physical goals. Keep track of your emotional health like you do your food and workouts. Why does candy have such a hold over your life? Start writing. Start the healing process. 

You CAN overcome a candy overload. You CAN. You just have to buck up soldier and do it. So, will you?