So for the next little while I'm going without alcohol, candy or treats. This might seem like an obvious thing for someone is this line of work. But the truth is it's usually fitness professionals who enjoy the biggest cheat days and splurge the most when it comes to food and drink. Case in point last August I registered our summer intern and I for a pub crawl while at a conference in Long Beach. But back to the story.I'm not going to have any chocolate, candy, popcorn, wine, beer or alcohol of any type until Easter. This all started last Wednesday and goes for 40 days until April 8, which is Easter Sunday.Now while this might be a Catholic tradition you don't have to be of this faith, or any faith for that matter, to participate. All you need to do is pick things that are treats for you and you go cold turkey for the next 40 days.Think of all the things you could give up for the next 40 days which don't add to your health and performance. Besides the ones I've listed you could also add:* smoking* watching tv* checking your facebook profile* going to movies* watching your favourite tv showsBut you don't have the limit this experience to only giving things up. Although, I always recommend eliminating a negative makes more sense before you look to add a positive.So if you don't have a sweet tooth or enjoy a cold one while at the hockey game maybe it makes more sense to add some positives to your life for the next 40 days.Some examples would be:* go for a walk after dinner* walk or bike to work - the weather is getting better for this* eat more green leafy vegetables* drink more water* get more sleep* add one more...