So I did good yesterday, had a delicious and healthy lunch which set me up well for the rest of the day. Unfortunately my husband came back from his trip with some candy and was very excited to give it to me. It was awkward but I ate some. I threw the rest away this morning. So I got a little off track but it doesn’t have to be in today is a bad day.

Hope the Cheetos are gone!

Kate

NP. I have a friend who swears taking cinnamon supplements has curbed her sweet tooth. Just throwing that out as an option - I'm rooting for you all!

Good morning guys- yesterday was super busy and I probably had too many carbs but low sugar (no treats!) and no chips. Also a good run; I’ve been pretty consistent lately and that’s feeling good. Hopefully my son finished off the Cheetos…

Alexandra

Yesterday I did really well despite some stressful things. I am proud of myself. Time for me to run also!

Alexandra

Good morning everyone. Had a bad day yesterday with an offsite meeting at a hotel followed by a happy hour. Work events are not good for my will power.

Feeling good today though and have a lot of healthy food in the house. Would say more to all of you but I want to get out for my run!

Today can be a great day!

Kate

I’m 7:03 on 4/26: my schedule has gotten much more hectic lately and so I’ve done some backsliding with regard to caffeine.

I’ve been drinking caffeinated tea the last week or so after having given it up for a couple months.

Still steering clear of added processed sugar, though, although it’s hard to say no to delicious desserts.

Will try again with caffeine. It’s tough.

Cara here - doing well with no added sugar. I've been listening to and reading a ton about the gut microbiome and the benefits of fiber, and my sugar cravings really have gone away since eliminating sugar about a week and a half ago. This is why abstention works better for me than moderation. Hope everyone else is having a good day!

Yesterday was not the best. F-ing Cheetos. My son really needs calories so we let him eat what ever in moderation but god it’s hard to resist. No sugar really so that is good but even one big serving of Cheetos has a ton of calories. I was proud the other day I just had like 5 but I guess I can’t trust myself.

Kate I also just got my period and I think it’s making my cravings more intense. Feeling a bit frustrated with myself but trying to move on.

Alexandra

Chips are very addictive. We switched to Skinny Pop which everyone likes but is much better for you. Also, it’s really hard to want to keep eating lightly salted popcorn!!

Got my period this morning. Did not weigh in. Just sticking to plan today and hoping for the best.

Alexandra here-

I have been trying to up my protein intake and I think that’s been helping. Had a day with my kids with activities and it was mostly good. I did have a couple bites of my husband’s dessert when we were out and then a few of my son’s Cheetos (GOSH they are addictive). But otherwise not too much junk or big portions. Going to try to keep it up and forget we have Cheetos in the house…

Just wanted to chime in that I’m listening to a podcast episode that seems like it would be of interest to people posting in this thread. It’s a diabetic podcast, but this episode is all about what sugar and carbs do to everyone (not just diabetics). It’s an interview with Jessie inchauspe (the glucose goddess)

https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/episodes/jbp902

Great to hear you had a good day. I kept added sugar low today but had a few more calories than I needed. Anyway heading to bed a touch hungry so I think I’m OK. Walked 17k steps. DH is out of town and things are calmer with one person gone. Had a healthy dinner with DD and heading to bed on time.

Here’s to a good start to the week!
Kate

Thanks Kate. Had a great run and low sugar yesterday. Saw a lot of family which helps with perspective. Hoping for another healthy day today.

Alexandra

Good point about how special prom shopping is and not regretting anything. I did wake up with the normal headache and foul taste in my mouth that I get when I eat too much sugar the previous day.

I did fine on added sugar today but ate too much. I had a late and filling lunch and definitely was not hungry for dinner but ate it anyway. Could be worse. Going to eat less tomorrow.

I can't imagine why anyone feels the need to comment on anyone else's body for any reason. You have to let it go, of course, because if you feel good about where you are, it's all that matters. You are clearly a kind, supportive, and caring person. You would tell anyone else that's what matters. Let's do good tomorrow. I really wanted a doughnut tonight but I told myself that I wouldn't feel any better if I ate it and actually I would feel worse. So I didn't get one!

Onwards. Be kind to yourself. -Kate

Anonymous wrote:Oh, Alexandra, that’s upsetting. No one deserves to be told that. It’s mean and unnecessary. I’m sorry. I hope you have them a side eye glare and walked away. This whole life thing is hard enough without other people piling on.

Back from the mall. Got everything for prom for about $200 so I was happy with that. We had frozen yogurt so I probably blew my sugar but after a six day streak, I’m alright with that. Calorie-wise I did fine. My breasts are so painful with the water retention so I hope that water weight will drop when my period comes.

Hug your babies tight. They love you. You’re a great mom.

Kate

Thanks Kate. I truly don’t understand. This was the second nasty comment about my appearance I’ve gotten in the past 4 months or so despite unequivocally being in better shape than a year ago and I don’t remember any comments like this back then. It’s really weird and makes me want to give up.

It was a shitty day for other reasons and I skipped dinner because of the kids schedule and nonsense then ate a bowl of cereal and 2 cookies at 9. Could have been worse but I felt like crap.

Ugh well it’s a new day. Trying to not let this get me too down.

The thought of taking my daughter prom shopping gives me all kinds of feelings. What a special day- don’t regret anything about it.

Alexandra