Darn That Facebook

They look soooooo good. Eye candy. You know what I mean. I'm referring to those delicious looking recipes that uninvitedly appear on our Facebook feeds. Many are loaded with cheese, sugar, heavy cream, etc. There are also many nutritious recipes also. However, the ones that quickly catch my eye are recipes such as 'Red Velvet Cheesecake'. Oh yea. Delicious.

I love to cook for family and friends. I love to cook foods that are rich and sweet. The problem is that it is vertually impossible for me to cook those types of dishes and not partake in their rich goodness, which can completely blow my diet and make my diabetes worse.

Therefore in order to keep my diet headed the right direction, I must find satisfaction in cooking dishes that are not going to be a diet buster for my. Perhaps it's time for me to put myself first in this aspect of my life.

By Losing I have Won.......

Yesterday I bought me some new jeans----one size smaller!!!! Thank you, thank you for the standing ovation!

It felt so good to to walk through the store and ignore the larger sizes and the plus sizes. Standing in the dressing room, trying on the jeans, and looking in the mirror at myself was great!!!

By losing 25 pounds (so far), I have won.... fitting in smaller clothes, looking better in my clothes, liking what I see when I look in the mirror, lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar levels, more energy, and a general sense of well being.

Yes, winning these things and more, is worth saying 'no' to processed sugar, and processed carbs. Right now I don't even remember all the foods to which I have said no. Instead I am just excited about being able to wear some of my 'not so fat clothes'.