Sugar Cravings & the Beastly Dragon

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Honestly, I didn't really get over it all day, but this morning, I was a beastly dragon. I don't know if it was a shortage of sleep or what, but I was EXTREMELY emotionally charged. Glad to be home now. By myself.

Scale says I'm about 4 lbs down now. Again, I'm not sure I'll trust to that completely, but it sure feels good to see results. Honestly, I'm not sure how I'd react if I didn't  see them. Negative emotions would inevitably seep in & discouragement would probably take over again. That can't happen, but irregardless of scale results, my tummy bloating seems to be lessening a bit every day, & except for today, I've had more energy.

I was craving sugar last night like no other. I made Aaron take me to the store to find some healthy options. I wanted cherries & watermelon, but whoa Safeway, simmer down on the produce prices. I settled for a SunRype fruit strip (check link for nutritional info) & it was DELICIOUS & nutritious & satisfying. I don't think I'll keep these in stock in my house, because knowing me, I'll eat the whole stock in 2 days or less, but it's a fabulous snack option/candy replacement.

While we were there, we also picked up some Naked Juice coconut water. I've been hearing the benefits of coconut from so many sources lately & though some of them are controversial, I figured 2 things: 1) it's worth a shot & 2) it'd make an excellent mixer for smoothies of which I hope to be making many for breakfasts of the future.

Found a book at Goodwill tonight that I'm excited to read. It's part of Reader's Digest's Health & Healing: The Natural Way series & is called "Eating For Good Health."

 

It explains in terms I can understand how to formulate my diet to encourage my PERSONAL health. Thank you Reader's Digest & whoever donated this book to Goodwill. I'll let you know what I learn from it as I read, but my expectations are high :)

Well goodnight, friends! Happy Friday! Oh, & CLEARLY this is me today: