A Day of Reckoning

The day after Baking Day is always the hardest for me, for fresh baked goodies are a little too tempting.

I had a sample of each bread throughout the day, and noticed an immediate change in my energy level- in fact, I didn't have an energy level! I thought about what I had eaten that day and was surprised to find most of it was flour and sugar based (mostly flour)- the two things I should be having the least of! No wonder I had no energy!

I'd also grazed all day- you know, a little bit here, and a little bit there...not really having a sit down meal. Cows graze, and I was feeling like quite the bovine when I looked into the mirror- not something I wanted to think about! I hope to break this habit during my weight loss.

One thing I did do was grocery shopping, where I had listed fruit and veggies, and stuck to the list- though I admit, those potato chip bags were calling me! If I were a superhero, potato chips would be my Kryptonite- I love those things! But I resisted, managing to get out of the store with my determination in tact.

I highly suggest making a grocery list that includes veggies and fruit, and stick to it (list them by name if need be- many times I listed 'vegetables' only to rationalize potato chips as a veggie!) If you are inclined to wander off the list, pick things that are better for you or try something new- I never knew what a Jicama was, but I now use it in stir-fry- it has the taste and texture of water chestnuts!

So try something new. or something you haven't had in a while- as long as it's fresh. Me? I gave some of my goodies out to my kid's teachers, and my husband took some to work. The rest I'm putting out of eyesight so I'm not tempted!