I. Love. Sugar… There are actually days where I come to the end and reflect on my nourishment for the day only to be deeply saddened by the list before me. Latte and pancakes for breakfast. Applebee’s blondie for dessert at a lunch date with my dear fellow carb-loving husband. A few cookies (i.e. most […]
Higher Power
As with most 12-step groups, Food Addicts Anonymous uses the concept of a higher power to surrender your addiction to. This is a term I have struggled with throughout my years in various recovery meetings. A Higher Power can be anything at all that the member believes is adequate. Reported examples include their twelve-step group, […]
The Food Plan
{Update: I’ve tried many programs over the years since I started sharing my addiction journey in this online space. This is the food plan I honestly believe I found the most success on. I’m starting it back with a few tweaks, including adding fasting days and allowing certain natural sugars, such as honey, that don’t […]
Witch’s Brew
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is just right, not too hot or cold, somewhere exactly in the middle. The neighborhood kids are all dressed up, running around, begging for candy. I think it is the decorations though that are the most fun. This is a tutorial to show […]
The Promise of Forever
The day we adorn ourselves with a breathtaking gown and strategically placed veil to walk down the aisle to our awaiting soon-to-be spouse is filled with an incredible amount of hope and love. We make so many radical promises. The promise to choose each other again every day. The promise to be faithful. The promise […]
