Attempt 2

 So my last attempt at a sugar-free existence failed abysmally, and I'm trying again starting today. I desperately need to lose weight. I'm going well on the exercise front so far, and now I need to sort out the diet thing. I am able to blame my previous failure on stress (still recovering from crazy stress of work, and dealing with crazy stress of moving), but now all that is done I have no more excuse.

Wish me luck, because I want to see myself making progress over the next 11.5 weeks. I'd like to be at a reasonable size (12-14) and a reasonable level of fitness (able to handle lots and lots of walking) by the time we fly out.