I work best under pressure

Hi Everyone.
I'm going out today to shop for next week. I've got two separate lists, one for myself and one for my husband, Rich, and company coming this weekend. I thought I would gradually work into this, like Gina suggested, but I find I'm very much a procrastinator. It's the "rebel" in me. Even though I haven't overdone, I've eaten more sweets then usual this week. And this weekend, I know I'm not going to stick with cutting back because we have a little weekend improptu party with out-of-town friends. Not good for cleansing. I may be kidding myself but I do think I'll be ready to kick in Monday morning. The one thing I know since signing up for this is that I've been even more aware of everything I'm thinking, eating, drinking, etc. And I'm trying to guess what kind of reactions I'll have when I start the cleanse. I'm expecting a headache, grouchiness, lack of energy, mood swings, frustration, self-criticism. But I'm hoping it will be temporary.
I don't know if any of you watch Saturday Night Live. But there's a skit I hate called Debbie Downer (I don't like the actress). Anyway, I told Rich that I said I mentioned the little starving girl in Sudan with the vulture standing over her at the kick-off meeting for the cleanse and he called me "Debbie Downer". It's true, it's a downer to think about, but thinking about it gives me strength because whatever I'm giving up FOR ONE WEEK is so minor compared to someone who has nothing to give up. I'm really serious when I say that little girl is going to give me strength...along with all of you. Namaste. And I promise, no more downer bloggging from me!