One day at a time

So, I made it for one whole day, no junk food!! Then I almost made it day 2 but I broke down at the end of the day and ate a ton of Halloween candy. So it is Day 1 again. Hopefully, my mind can be stronger than it was yesterday.

Junk Food Addict

I think you could qualify me as a junk food addict. It is 10 AM this morning and all I want is a piece of cake or chocolate. I am almost shaking trying to avoid it, like an addict trying to get off drugs. It is awful. Step 1: Remove yourself from the stuff you are addicted to. That goes back to my daily challenge for today. I'm trying really hard to just stay away from it. As part of Step 1, I have committed to only allow myself sweet treats only 4 times a year: My birthday, 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas. If I can't do this, then I'm going to have to avoid sweets completely for the rest of my life just like an addict should. Hopefully, I will have the will power to do this. We will see.

I love this picture by Adam Fields:

Back Again!!

Well, it has been a long time since I've posted on this blog. I was doing really well and got down to 155. Then I became pregnant and could only keep down carbs. I gained about 35 pounds when I was pregnant and started up the bad habits again of eating what I crave and not focusing on my health. So, here I am again at 170 and trying to continue to lose.

TOMORROW'S DAILY CHALLENGE: Do not eat any junk food

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Quick Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 package active dry yeast/instant yeast 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot tap water (120 - 125°F) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or olive oil work well too) 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar 1 tablespoon* gluten* Optional ingredient*