[cinnamongrrl]

I finally realized if I just give up the things I love and crave it sets me up to fail...

Instead, I have found healthy replacements for the foods I know I can't live without.

For example:

Ice cream. I started making my own version in my food processor. It starts with 3 frozen bananas and I add to it to make whatever flavor I want.

For a salty snack, I got a whirly gig type popcorn popper. I use coconut oil in a minimal amount and use good sea salt. Im also going to add nutritional yeast on occasion for that yummy cheesy flavor.

I've started reading labels and cutting back on sugar. But if I do eat something really "bad" I just have less of it.

Now I don't feel deprived nor do I feel heaped with guilt when I do partake.

Still no replacement for beer though. I've read that wine is better so maybe back to that. I only get to drink on my,nights off any how. ...