The biggest thing I didn't do well at last month is that I exceeded my sugar allowance a few times, however; I am able to recognize my weak points now. First of all, being apart of gatherings where sugary items are in view is incredibly difficult place for me to be. For instance, at one of the gatherings I attended, I had the hardest time because I saw so many different kinds of sweets! I ended up grabbing a small cookie even though I exceeded my sugar allowance by doing so. I don't grab a sweet right away, but I end up grabbing something towards the end of an event after I've argued with myself for the longest time about whether I should have that sweet or not. I have to remind myself of some advice I received from a nutritionist I saw last year about buffets or gatherings which is (1)scan, (2) plan, and (3) scram. Scan the food available to see what you really want, then plan or think about what you are really hungry for, and then leave the area with the food. I think the last part is the hardest for me!
I was very good about making my own breads as well as eat plenty of fruits last months. I'm excited for spring to get here so I can enjoy lots of berries and such. I think I'll just remove the allowance for sugary things. I think I had it so that I could enjoy food still and get used to having sugar on rare occasions, but honestly having this allowance just sets me up for a really bad time these past couple of months. I had this in place originally so that I could have an easier time really giving up sugar, but honestly, it was kind of an excuse. I think I will try to see how far I can go without white, refined sugar, and reward myself with $.50 a week. Hopefully, I can get quality chocolate chips (which are like $5 a bag) or cocoa butter (kind of pricey, too) to make chocolate chips at home... C:
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