Days 11-16

Have I really not written anything in almost a week? Wow, this last week has flown by. When I started blogging, I did so with the intention of writing everyday. But I've been getting the kids ready for school, and getting myself ready as well, during the past week and I haven't been thinking about this little project as much.

Over the past week, I've had a couple of people mention not wanting to tempt me with the sugar snacks they were eating while we were talking. Honestly it's not much of a temptation to me right now. I even offered to let my husband eat ice cream in front of me when we were out on a date, but he didn't take me up on my offer. I really hope I can keep this up after I'm done with my little experiment this month. I don't want to go back to having the near constant sugar cravings. It's so nice to feel like I am in control and not my sweet tooth.

I weighed myself on Sunday, and I've lost 2 pounds. I was pretty excited about it, although I'm not sure if it's a normal weight fluctuation or what, but it felt nice. Even if I don't lose any weight from limiting my sugar intake, I feel like I am in a better position to make more lifestyle changes soon, especially those that can help me get the baby weight off. I'll weigh myself again this week and let you all know how I did.

Someone asked about a recipe that I mentioned last week. So here it is...

Energy Bites

3/4 cup oats

1 scoop protein power (I used some I bought at Good Earth that includes a natural sugar alternative: not cheap but delicious)

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/4-1/3 cup honey (the recipe calls for 1/3 cup, but I made them with 1/4 and I like them better)

Mix everything together and roll them up into 1 inch balls. Then refrigerate.