Learn to control food cravings

Well, I haven’t checked in often, but I’ve done REALLY well so far! I got through Thanksgiving almost without a hitch by allowing myself to splurge on a controlled Thanksgiving meal. I had about two or three instances of losing my mind around cookies and candy during the last couple weeks of school when people were bringing it in, and I obviously was stressed (or one time drunk with my two friends from class on the very last day. The professor knew and didn’t mind. It was just a potluck—no we’re not delinquents or alcoholics!), so I ate a million sugar cookies, a million peanut butter cookies, and a million and one mini butterfinger/twix/3 musketeers/etc. All of that being said, I think I still did very well, avoided all temptation at work, so it seems that school may be the trigger. Luckily, I’m not at school now, and the big final test is coming up: Christmas. I already have a plan for it, and have allowed myself some wiggle room to enjoy myself in moderation. Let’s see if I succeed!

Tis the season. Halloween hits, chocolate is all around, and I find myself losing my mind. For three months out of every year I struggle endlessly with this sugar craving. Well, actually, I fight it all year round, but these three months is when it’s difficult because although I do not stock my cupboards with this food, you can now find it everywhere! And I can’t resist! It’s like I literally lose my mind and I NEED it. I lost 30 pounds last year after a 10 pound Holiday increase, so I will not allow myself to ruin all of that hard work. The past week I’ve noticed I’m craving more sweet stuff, and when it’s around I’m eating it. Insanely eating it. I must snuff this out before I put on actual weight from this. I haven’t yet gained an actual pound, but I’d be surprised at this Sunday’s weekly weigh in if I hadn’t gained a pound. It might be good if I do just to wake my ass up. Well, I’m already awake, and I’ll see if an immediate change doesn’t prevent that weight gain. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, so, Hi. I’m Erika and I’m a sugar addict. Now fix it! My goal is to get through these three months without gaining a single pound. I can work on losing those last 5 pounds once the holidays are over.