Getting through the rough patches

I have noticed that the most difficult times for me are during my kid's nap time in the afternoon and in the evening after the kids are asleep. A couple of things that I do to help are to eat a more healthy snack, like cheese and crackers or fruit/fruit leather, and to keep myself busy so that I am not thinking about how much I want sugar. I was wondering what others use to help get through those sugar cravings and if anyone has some other healthy snack options to tide off the evening munchies?

By the way, today is day three for me. It feels like I should be farther along, but it is also helping to know that others are going through this with me and are rooting for my success.

H2O

I have found that a big glass of water really can help curb a craving. Even if water doesn't sound desirable at all, just go drink a big glass of it, and you'll be full for a little while.

What I said no to the last two days...

Things I have resisted eating (I didn't realize there was so much sugar at my fingertips):

1. Root beer at lunchtime (leftover from Katelin's birthday again)
2. Birthday cake (yes it is still sitting on the counter)
3. Popsicles (I ate a bite of Katelin's before realizing what I was doing; but I stopped)

Solo Sunday

Today will probably be a hard day to not eat sweets because this is Steve's day off. The day he will want me to make some yummy desert. But I'm not going to cave in and have any today because of who ever is reading this, will want me to keep on my goal. So here's to you! Hope your day goes well too.

p.s. I think I will make some sugar free pudding for a desert for me. If you've never had it, it's not calorie-less, but it's sugar free none the less, and fits into what I think would be okay. Also, last night after the kids were all in bed, I really really wanted to eat something. I resisted by drinking a huge glass of ice water and that seemed to help for the time being. Then I just went to bed. I hate those late night cravings!

Kellie's 21 Reward

Amy, I've been planning to buy myself a Modbe Swimming Suit as a reward ever since Seth was born in March (before I decided to sell Modbe) -- I just haven't earned the reward, but I'm going to. Here are the two I'm deciding on. I know the olive one looks kind of boring, but this cut just slims me down (just in case that perfect body never does come); I haven't tried the blue one on in my size. When they arrive I will choose. Any preferences?? If anyone else wants a Modbe swimming suit, check out my blog -- kelliesmodbe.blogspot.com. Just my little push.

I would have put this on the sidebar, but I don't have priveledges for that Amy. Feel free to move the pictures if you'd like.

Confessions of a Sugar Addict

The truth about me and sugar -- we are old time friends. When I haven't had something sweet, I start eating anything, things I don't even like -- like fruit snacks, fruit cereal bars, donuts, most cakes, sugary frosting, etc. When I eat my favorite hot fudge chocolate sunday, that is enjoyable, it's worth it. But when I eat a two day old Krispy Kreme glazed donut, I just hate myself. But when you are home with kids, stressed, bored, etc. it is very easy to just continually, unconsciously put things in your mouth.

Yesterday, I kept walking past Katelin's 3 day old birthday cake; finally, I decided to get it out of the house so I wouldn't be looking at it. In the process, I have to admit -- I took a lick of frosting. And then Trevor talked me into putting the cake on a plate and taking it to our neighbors (cause I'm sure they are trying to get fat on cake) so now it is on a paper plate, still staring at me.

On the bright side, Trevor said he might join me on the sugar fast, or at least support me. We'll see.

Good start Saturday

I got my exercise in for the day. Even though I was tired from being up with a sick baby during the night, I knew I'd feel much better if I just did it. And I do! And I'll be that much stronger in eating healthy because of it. Good luck today everyone, we can get thru a Saturday with no sweets.

Gold Star Day

Today was good enough to earn a gold star! I made myself a sticker chart and posted it on the wall in my room. I borrowed Blake's gold stars to track my progess for the next 21 days. I can officially say, I've earned 1 gold star! I even said no to a milk shake. One no today makes future no's much easier don't you think? The only questionable thing I ate all day was a poptart... and at 11 pm at night. Why??? I need to get over my desire to snack, even late at night. Okay, I'm banning pop tarts. But Kellie, I think that's just fine to drink what you want. I will still drink juice too, just not sodas. Good night! Pop tarts and all....

Exercise - good for the soul!

I went to the gym to exercise today, and boy does that make a big difference in my day. I feel motivated to eat healthy because of it. It's when I don't excercise that I want to binge in food. That's a bad combination.

But today is going to be a good day!

21 day sugar detox

Ready to start eating healthy? Want to stop stress eating? 21 day sugar detox. You can do it! Just leave a comment with your email address and I'll add you as an author so you can start posting. I'll set up some rules and guidelines for the challenge. By the way, I started now. No more "just one last day" for me. I'll post again tomorrow to let you know how I did.

C'mon! Please do it with me!